# Congressional Record Index

A SAFE PLACE, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1110 [21JN]

AARP (organization)

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2616 [10MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act investment protections, S1718 [15MR]

Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, S2498 [18AP]

ABBEVILLE, LA

Remarks in House

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3412), H3997, H3998 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3412), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3412, Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA, H3997 [26JN]

ABBOT, JAMES L., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2015 [31DE]

ABBOUD, FADY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E989 [6JN]

ABDIN, MISBA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1085 [19JN]

ABDNOR, JAMES (a former Senator from South Dakota)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H2824 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3724 [5JN]

Tribute (S. Res. 475), S3613, S3659 [24MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 475, tribute, S3640, S3659 [24MY]

ABEDIN, HUMA

Remarks in House

Members of Congress: condemn remarks alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), H5075 [19JY], H5196 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Members of Congress: condemn remarks alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), S5106 [18JY]

ABEL, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Nevada: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, S3275 [17MY]

ABERCROMBIE-WINSTANLEY, GINA K.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S2084 [27MR]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

ABILENE, TX

Articles and editorials

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

Remarks in House

Abilene Christian High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E350 [8MR]

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

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

ABILENE (TX) REPORTER-NEWS

Articles and editorials

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

ABINGTON, MA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1027 [8JN]

ABINGTON, PA

Remarks in House

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

ABORTION

Articles and editorials

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S163 [30JA] (see S. 2092), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE] (see H.R. 3982), H640 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

District of Columbia: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Health care professionals: require an abortion provider, before performing an abortion, to wait for a certain period (see H.R. 3802), H114 [23JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

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

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

Telecommunications: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

Women: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

Letters

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

——— Senator Collins, S1168 [1MR]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services: Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., S1133 [29FE]

——— Helen M. Alvaré and Kim Daniel, S1117 [29FE]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, S1133 [29FE]

——— Patrick J. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

——— several organizations, S1133, S1134 [29FE]

——— several pediatric and adolescent health organizations, S1134 [29FE]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk: Andrea Lafferty, Traditional Values Coalition, S3884 [11JN]

——— Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life (organization), S3884 [11JN]

——— Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S3883 [11JN]

——— Jay A. Sekulow, American Center for Law & Justice, S3884 [11JN]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

——— Thomas McClusky, Family Research Council, S3884 [11JN]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Remarks in House

China: forced abortion policy, E1227–E1229 [11JY]

——— mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, H3743 [19JN]

Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, H86, H92, H93, H94, H102–H108 [23JA], H380 [2FE], H5623–H5626 [1AU]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 374), H86 [23JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H223 [1FE], H380, H385, H430, H436–H438 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H520, H549 [7FE], H578, H582, H584, H586, H589, H591, H592, H593, H623, H625–H629 [8FE], H644, H664 [9FE], H713, H722 [14FE], H737, H738 [15FE], H808, H815, H819 [16FE], H906, H929, H930 [17FE], H975, H1004, H1013 [28FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031, H1091 [29FE], H1132 [1MR], H1270 [7MR], H1298, H1300 [8MR], H1537 [22MR], H5624–H5626 [1AU], E129 [3FE], E209 [16FE], E305 [1MR], E341 [8MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3180–H3191 [30MY], H3272, H3274, H3279, H3280 [31MY], H3691 [8JN], E916, E919, E920, E921, E922, E924, E935, E943 [31MY], E945, E946 [1JN], E972 [5JN]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 361), H105 [23JA]

District of Columbia: prohibit publicly funded abortions, H4673 [9JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

Health: maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding of abortions, H1537 [22MR]

Health care professionals: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), H103 [23JA], H3279 [31MY]

Journal of Medical Ethics: reaction to article supporting after-birth abortions, H1220 [7MR], H1291 [8MR]

‘‘October Baby’’: tribute to film, H1523 [22MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1536–H1539 [22MR]

——— modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (H.R. 358), H3279 [31MY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H1221 [7MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H430 [2FE], H887–H894 [16FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

Priests for Life (organization): anniversary, H5623–H5626 [1AU], E1425 [3AU]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H86, H102–H108 [23JA], E51 [23JA], E74 [25JA]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding, H226 [1FE], H385 [2FE]

Women: impact of access to contraceptive services and supplies, H1270 [7MR], H5634 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S316 [2FE], S330 [6FE], S370, S372–S374, S376–S379, S381 [7FE], S398–S400, S412, S413, S485, S489 [9FE], S549, S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S880, S882–S885, S898–S900 [17FE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3879, S3882–S3889 [11JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1077–S1082 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112, S1113, S1115–S1129, S1132–S1139, S1141, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173 [1MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (S. 1467), S330 [6FE], S550 [13FE], S2162 [28MR]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding, S375–S379 [7FE]

Women: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1497, S1498 [8MR]

——— health care for women, S1497–S1499 [8MR]

Reports

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

Reports filed

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA): Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3541) (H. Rept. 112–496), H3176 [29MY]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Testimonies

China Forced Abortion Policy: Guo Yangling, E1228 [11JY]

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services: Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Law Students for Reproductive Justice, S1135 [29FE]

Texts of

H.R. 3541, Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA), H3180–H3182 [30MY]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

ABORTION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 361), H105 [23JA]

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

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

ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

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

ABRAMOFF, JACK

Letters

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into scandals associated with criminal activities of Jack Abramoff: several Senators (2006), S3941 [12JN]

ABRAMS, AMANDA

Articles and editorials

First Person Singular—Carmen Castro-Conroy, 40, Gaithersburg, Housing Counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership, E1261 [17JY]

ABRAMS, ELLIOT

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H2698 [15MY]

ABRAMS, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E67 [24JA]

ABRAMS, RONNIE

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1191 [1MR], S1646 [14MR], S1981–S1984 [22MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

ABRAMSON, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E36 [18JA]

ABSHIRE, RICHARD F.

Remarks in House

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA: designate (H.R. 3412), H3997, H3998 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA: designate (H.R. 3412), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3412, Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA, H3997 [26JN]

ABT, EUGENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1887 [7DE]

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC

Remarks in House

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]

ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES ARTS AND SCIENCES

Remarks in House

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR JOB CREATORS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2940), H120 [24JA]

ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED REPORTS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1974) (H. Rept. 112–663), H5764 [10SE]

ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT MISSING CHILDREN ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 225), S5976 [2AU]

ACCESS TO PAPERS LEADS TO UNINTERRUPTED SCHOLARS (A PLUS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ADVISORS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1206) (H. Rept. 112–694), H6396 [15NO]

ACCESS TO VETERANS BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5881), H3362 [31MY]

ACCOMACK COUNTY, VA

Amendments

Public lands: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1392 [19MR], H1415, H1416 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (see S. 2214), S1847 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (see H. Res. 587), H1390 [19MR]

Motions

Public lands: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1418 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Public lands: prohibit sale of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility for use by adult entertainment or foreign governments, H1418 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1411–H1419 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (H. Res. 587), H1405–H1410 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), motion to recommit, H1418 [20MR]

——— require appraisal and payment of fair market value for a parcel of public land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415, H1416 [20MR]

——— require independent appraisal of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility prior to removal of deed restriction, H1416, H1417 [20MR]

Reports filed

Accomack County, VA, Land Parcel Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility Deed Restriction Removal: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2087) (H. Rept. 112–369), H77 [18JA]

Consideration of H.R. 2087, Remove Deed Restriction From a Parcel of Land in Accomack County, VA, Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 587) (H. Rept. 112–415), H1390 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 587, consideration of H.R. 2087, remove deed restriction from a parcel of land in Accomack County, VA, next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1405 [20MR]

H.R. 2087, remove deed restriction from a parcel of land in Accomack County, VA, next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415 [20MR]

ACHIEVABLE DREAM (organization)

Remarks in House

Achievable Dream Tennis Ball: anniversary, E1595 [21SE]

ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE (ABLE) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3423), H1524 [22MR]

ACHTERMAN, GAIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H379 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S259 [1FE]

ACKERMAN, DAWN

Remarks in House

Outsmart Office Solutions (company): National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce LGBT Supplier of the Year Award recipient, E1783 [16NO]

ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1543 [22MR]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H5202 [24JY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H7425 [20DE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2447 [8MY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H115 [23JA]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H1392 [19MR]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H6061 [14SE]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H1210 [6MR]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H221 [31JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Small Business Lending Fund and provide for an appeals process (see H.R. 3147), H694 [9FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H950 [24FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H376 [1FE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1571 [26MR]

——— improve safety (see H.R. 1483), H376 [1FE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1210 [6MR]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H694 [9FE]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3405 [1JN]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (see H.R. 3992), H1101 [29FE]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H7429 [21DE]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H1391 [19MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H376 [1FE]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1210 [6MR]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6701 [11DE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H2813 [16MY]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2648 [10MY]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 6201), H5291 [25JY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (see H.R. 1748), H1017 [28FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site: anniversary (see H. Res. 715), H4604 [28JN]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (see H.R. 6613), H6578 [30NO]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H802 [15FE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see H. Res. 177), H3662 [7JN]

Taxation: allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H2034 [19AP]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H1741 [28MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H2329 [7MY]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 376), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H1135 [1MR]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H5711 [2AU]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1135 [1MR]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3164 [18MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H1741 [28MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2289 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: acquire a statue of ‘‘The Unknown Slave’’ for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4080), H943 [17FE]

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

Constitutional authority statements

Capitol Building and Grounds: acquire a statue of ‘‘The Unknown Slave’’ for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 4080), H944 [17FE]

Taxation: extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (H.R. 4038), H802 [15FE]

Remarks

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2488• [9MY]

National Marfan Awareness Month: observance, E277• [29FE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H3359 [31MY]

Subpoena Notices

Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, H4892 [17JY]

Tributes

Laino, Anthony, E1794• [16NO]

Levander, Seymour S., E1384• [1AU]

Shafinoori, Safar, E1794• [16NO]

Weinstein, Evelyn, E999• [6JN]

ACOSTA, INGIANNI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1814 [19MR], S5894 [1AU]

ACRES, EBBY HALLIDAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E341 [8MR]

ACT! FOR AMERICA (organization)

Letters

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes, H4681 [9JY]

Petitions

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes, H4681 [9JY]

ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Remarks in House

Coard, Robert M.: renaming of headquarters building in honor, E1084 [19JN]

ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS (organization)

Remarks in House

Children and youth: tribute to ‘‘Share Your Breakfast’’ initiative, E349, E352 [8MR]

ADAIR, IA

Remarks in House

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

ADAM WALSH CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT see Child Protection and Safety Act

ADAM WALSH REAUTHORIZATION ACT see Child Protection and Safety Act

ADAMS, ALBERT P.S.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6441 [19SE], S6620 [21SE]

ADAMS, ALTO L., SR.

Remarks in Senate

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (H.R. 1791), S78 [24JA], S6666 [21SE]

Reports filed

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1791), S4821 [10JY]

ADAMS, CHARLES G.

Biographies

Personal, H1375 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1375 [19MR]

ADAMS, DAVID S.

Letters

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

ADAMS, ERIC L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1823 [28NO]

ADAMS, HERBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E263 [28FE]

ADAMS, KEITHA

Remarks in House

Conference USA: Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E368 [13MR]

ADAMS, MARILYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E877 [18MY]

ADAMS, SANDY (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H159 [24JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Armed Forces: leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 503), H803 [15FE]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H694 [9FE]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H1846 [16AP]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H159 [24JA]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

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

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see H. Res. 695), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H3363 [31MY]

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H7425 [20DE]

EPA: limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H571 [7FE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1274 [7MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H3578 [6JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1571 [26MR]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 3061), H1428 [20MR]

——— permit eligible fishermen to approve certain limited access privilege programs (see H.R. 2772), H512 [6FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H476 [3FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H115 [23JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 692), H3807 [19JN]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H3976 [21JN]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H182 [25JA]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H1101 [29FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1808 [29MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H4864 [12JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4656 [29JN]

Members of Congress: allow to decline certain retirement benefits and contributions by the Federal Government (see H.R. 981), H802 [15FE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H5767 [10SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4657 [29JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1274 [7MR]

——— modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H1741 [28MR]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2289 [27AP]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H220 [31JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6234 [20SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

——— express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H115 [23JA]

Taxation: make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 3087), H79 [18JA]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 3308), H1017 [28FE]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H1101 [29FE]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6623 [4DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1808 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

NLRB: prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

NLRB: prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (H.R. 3991), H693 [9FE]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (H.R. 6185), H5291 [25JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2275 [27AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3183 [30MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5444 [31JY]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405• [21MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4168, H4169 [28JN]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242• [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3466 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address issues in management of Orlando, FL, VA Medical Center construction project, H3277 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3277 [31MY]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498• [29MR]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452• [10SE]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097• [20JN]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245• [27FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3466 [5JN]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95• [31JA]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451• [10SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4758 [10JY]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632• [24AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4163 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4168, H4169 [28JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, H1158 [6MR]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452• [10SE]

Krohne, Austin N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1140• [26JN]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550• [17AP]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453• [10SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4758 [10JY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (H.R. 6185), H5792 [11SE]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795• [15MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2634 [10MY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2770 [16MY]

——— funding, H2634 [10MY]

——— protect victims’ identity to avoid retaliation, H2780 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2745, H2763, H2767, H2769, H2770, H2774 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), motion to recommit, H2780 [16MY]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236• [11JY]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347• [26JY]

Tributes

Mallory, Peter E., E1391• [2AU]

Terry, Brian A., H4163 [28JN]

ADAMSVILLE, TN

Remarks in House

Adamsville Junior-Senior High School: tribute to band, E236 [21FE]

ADAMY, JANET

Articles and editorials

Study Sees Cuts to Health Plans, H4712 [10JY]

ADDISON, CARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1360 [31JY]

ADDISON, DENISE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3621 [24MY]

ADDISON, TX

Remarks in House

Christian Faith World Ministries Church: tribute, E1672 [28SE]

Volpi, John: Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Corporate CTO of the Year Award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3637 [7JN]

Appointments

British-American Interparliamentary Group, H3148 [18MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6578 [30NO]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4686 [9JY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H376 [1FE]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H2813 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H4908 [17JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H79 [18JA]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4064 [26JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H6234 [20SE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— condemn President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iran for addressing the U.N. on Yom Kippur (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6276 [21SE]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H4656 [29JN]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H2813 [16MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H3578 [6JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3976 [21JN]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H375 [1FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6152 [19SE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see H.R. 1173), H27 [17JA]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H1209 [6MR]

Power resources: streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H5766 [10SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6001 [13SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6326 [6NO]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6314 [23OC]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3733 [18JN]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H3808 [19JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 518), H78 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (see H.R. 4850), H2204 [26AP]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

Tariff: man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags (see H.R. 4975), H2267 [27AP]

——— non-woven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases (see H.R. 4974), H2267 [27AP]

——— sleeping bag carry cases (see H.R. 4973), H2267 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), H2208 [26AP]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

Tariff: man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags (H.R. 4975), H2275 [27AP]

——— non-woven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases (H.R. 4974), H2275 [27AP]

——— sleeping bag carry cases (H.R. 4973), H2275 [27AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5 [10JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5 [10JA]

Poems

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

Remarks

Abortion: tribute to film ‘‘October Baby’’, H1523 [22MR]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

——— Great Lakes search and rescue operations funding, H3551 [6JN]

——— report on costs of reactivating or interest in purchasing Polar Sea (vessel) before decommissioning and disassembling for scrap, H3552 [6JN]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file privileged reports, H2745 [16MY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), H3985 [26JN]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6604 [4DE]

Cullman, AL: tribute to Cullman Area Teenage Republican Club, E1450• [10SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement funding through reductions in environmental mitigation funding, H3540 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding, H3529, H3537 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3538 [6JN]

——— cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3535 [6JN]

——— cybersecurity infrastructure funding, H3619, H3636, H3637 [7JN]

——— cybersecurity personnel funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— ensure sensitivity of treatment in the security screening process for children, the elderly, and the infirmed traveling by air, H3542 [6JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Child Exploitation Center funding, H3542, H3543 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations funding to combat child exploitation through reductions in detention and removal operations funding, H3541 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3499, H3505, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3532, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3536, H3537, H3538, H3540, H3541, H3542, H3543, H3544, H3549, H3551, H3552, H3556, H3557, H3560 [6JN], H3618, H3619, H3620, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3630, H3631, H3632, H3634, H3635, H3636, H3637, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3642, H3649 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

——— Office of Civil Rights and Liberties funding, H3530 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for Public Advocate position within Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3622 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3635 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

——— prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3642 [7JN]

——— provide training to State and local law enforcement to identify, process, and detain possible immigration offenders, H3634 [7JN]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3560 [6JN]

——— supplement Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding in Puerto Rico with general appropriations when a shortage occurs in Puerto Rico Trust Fund, H3632 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program suspension of reimbursement to States for costs of incarcerating unknown documented aliens, H3544 [6JN]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E142• [6FE]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3536 [6JN]

——— National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

——— Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556 [6JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3532 [6JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security science and technology research funding, H3557 [6JN]

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391• [2AU]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1088 [29FE]

Law enforcement: respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Point of order, H3537 [6JN], H3622 [7JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1481• [11SE]

Tornadoes: tribute to first responders in Alabama, E651• [25AP]

Transportation Security Administration: Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H3549 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3641 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3631 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide certain employees uniforms or badges resembling those of law enforcement officers, H3630 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to restrict participation in Screening Partnership Program (SPP), H3640 [7JN]

——— surface transportation inspection program funding, H3638 [7JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

Tributes

Colson, Charles W., H2803 [16MY]

Culbreth, Dennis, H1647 [28MR]

Duboise, Stephen, II, E828• [17MY]

Goldman, Arthur E. (Gene), E1444• [3AU]

Lightfoot, Robert M., Jr., E1955• [19DE]

Pierson, Jay, H6860 [18DE]

Schaffer, Gregory P., E331• [7MR]

Wetzel, Joshua, E1897• [11DE]

ADING, JACK

Statements

Enewetak People—Challenges Facing the Only Population Ever Resettled on a Nuclear Test Site, H4891 [17JY]

ADJUSTING FOR INCOME DISPARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4260), H1570 [26MR]

ADKISON, JARROD AND FAMILY

Remarks in House

Washington County, FL: Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1738 [9NO]

ADLER, ANDREW

Remarks in House

Obama, President: condemn comments relative to assassination, H94 [23JA]

ADLER, JON

Letters

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S408 [9FE]

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts

ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations

ADRIAN, MI

Remarks in House

Adrian City Band: anniversary, E1072 [19JN]

ADULYADEJ, BHUMIBOL (King, Thailand)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1883 [5DE], E1889 [7DE], E1953 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7454 [5DE], S7742 [11DE]

ADVANCING AMERICA’S NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3834), H186 [27JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3834), H2222–H2227, H2252 [27AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3834) (H. Rept. 112–420), H1541 [22MR]

Texts of

H.R. 3834, provisions, H2223–H2225 [27AP]

ADVANCING BREAKTHROUGH THERAPIES FOR PATIENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR]

ADVANCING INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

ADVERTISING

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

HHS Signs $20M PR Contract To Promote Healthcare Law, S3391 [22MY]

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

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

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

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

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

FDA: ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety (see H.R. 3847), H218 [31JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 6259), H5628 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce Federal advertising budgets (see S. 3540), S6340 [13SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Fish and fishing: enhance national seafood marketing efforts by creating National Seafood Marketing and Development Fund, regional seafood marketing boards, and national coordinating committee (see S. 3615), S6625 [21SE]

Labor unions: require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (see H.R. 6322), H5706 [2AU]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign (see H.R. 5894), H3480 [5JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY] (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Taxation: deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 646), H2320 [7MY]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: motorsports sponsorship funding, H4947–H4951 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H3473 [5JN]

Drugs: address issues relative to composition, marketing, and regulatory approval of OxyContin, H5532 [1AU]

FCC: require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1617, H1620, H1621 [27MR]

FDA: ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety, H3225 [30MY]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (H.R. 5691), E752 [9MY]

House of Representatives: prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683, H3684 [8JN]

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1138 [5MR], H1157 [6MR], H1213, H1218 [7MR], H1300 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign, H3486 [6JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR], H3744 [19JN], H4074 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE], H5622 [1AU]

SEC: clarify that general advertising regulations only apply to certain securities offerings and permit only qualified institutional buyers to purchase securities from secondary market, H1260, H1261 [7MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1240, H1245 [7MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (H.R. 2940), H120 [24JA]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Taxation: deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (H.R. 6599), H6419 [16NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation in check off programs to provide research and information for a particular commodity or brand, S4281 [19JN]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

Las Vegas News Bureau: anniversary, S2914 [7MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938–S1940 [21MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (S. 750), S285 [2FE]

SEC: eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, S183 [31JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2667 [25AP]

——— support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (S. Res. 439), S8318–S8320 [20DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 439, support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC, classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2736 [25AP], S8319 [20DE]

S. Res. 487, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships for the Olympic Games, S3843 [7JN]

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH, CARE, AND SERVICES

Bills and resolutions

Diseases: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP] (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2067 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Diseases: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, H2825 [17MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 434, support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, S2659 [24AP]

AERAS (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Diseases: tribute to tuberculosis vaccine research, E429 [22MR]

AERONAUTICS see Aviation

AFFIRMATION OF THE U.S. RECORD ON THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 399, provisions, S1792 [19MR]

AFFRONTI, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E627 [24AP]

AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

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

Amendments

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6661, S6676 [21SE]

Announcements

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

Articles and editorials

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a Tomb of Remembrance for interment of unidentifiable or unclaimed remains of members of the Armed Forces killed in Afghanistan, Iraq, or a subsequent conflict (see H.R. 5735), H2645 [10MY]

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

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

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

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

——— require a report on designation of the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 6036), H4156 [27JN]

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

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

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

Foreign policy: express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (see H. Con. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

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

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

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (see S. Res. 395), S1614 [13MR]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Taliban: prohibit release of certain Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until Muhammaed Omar has been turned over to U.S. custody (see H. Res. 529), H182 [25JA]

Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (see H.R. 5787), H2812 [16MY]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Maryam Durani, S1499 [8MR]

Essays

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

Letters

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

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

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

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4874 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4874 [17JY]

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

Lists

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

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

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

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

Poems

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

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

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

‘‘Greater Than Gold,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1437 [3AU]

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

‘‘Intel,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1439 [3AU]

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

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

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

Remarks in House

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crocker, Ryan C.: condemn remarks on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

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

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

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

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

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

——— make available to the public the total costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Dept. of Defense website, H3005 [17MY]

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

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

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

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), H4873–H4875 [17JY]

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

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H177 [25JA], H805 [16FE], H1120 [1MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— call for congressional hearings on war, H813 [16FE]

——— express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (H. Con. Res. 104), H2200 [26AP]

——— support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

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

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

Illinois: tribute to Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall, H1629 [27MR]

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

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

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H4678–H4681 [9JY]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H2310–H2314 [7MY], H5987 [13SE]

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

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

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit funding to negotiate or implement a security agreement with Afghanistan unless the agreement is in the form of a treaty or authorized by law, H5061, H5062 [19JY]

U.S. policy, H2200–H2202 [26AP], H5849–H5851 [11SE]

Veterans: provide veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan access to health and mental health services, H1394 [20MR], E425 [22MR]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S7148, S7149, S7151, S7152 [29NO]

——— strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3224–S3226 [16MY]

——— tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, AK, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to B Co., 1st Battalion, Airborne, 143d Infantry Regiment of Alaska Army National Guard, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1190 [1MR], S6100 [11SE]

——— tribute to members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

——— tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S8578 [31DE]

——— tribute to members from Wisconsin killed in military action, S1447 [7MR]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S6433 [19SE]

——— tribute to Montana Army National Guard, S2296 [16AP]

——— tribute to Nevada National Guard 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, S8037 [13DE]

Corps of Engineers: electric power infrastructure project funding, S4844 [11JY]

Cunningham, James B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, S6006 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7160 [29NO], S7331 [3DE]

——— funding, S3219 [16MY]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (S. 2060), S265 [1FE]

——— report on the effect of insider attacks upon the progress of the Afghanistan war, S7205 [29NO]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), House amendment, S5624, S5625 [26JY]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573–S6576 [21SE]

Fort Wainwright, AK: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (S. Res. 459), S3133 [14MY]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Schofield Barracks soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S2582 [23AP]

Human rights: condemn international human rights violations against women and human trafficking, S2477, S2478 [18AP]

——— increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

National Guard: anniversary, S8018 [13DE]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (S. Res. 395), S2279 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6676 [21SE]

Operation Enduring Freeedom Veterans Day: observance, S6892 [26NO]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Taxation: impose special tax to finance war, S4406 [21JN]

Treaties and agreements: require any proposed security agreement with Afghanistan be submitted to Congress before entering into agreement, S7188 [29NO], S7280, S7281 [30NO]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Reports

Armed Opposition Groups (AOG) Initiated Attacks: Afghanistan NGO Safety Office (excerpt), H812 [16FE]

Reports filed

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Statements

Resignation of Ryan C. Crocker as Ambassador to Afghanistan: Senators McCain, Graham, and Lieberman, S3511 [23MY]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan: Ryan C. Crocker, E84 [27JA]

Texts of

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

S. 1959, Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

S. Res. 395, honor sacrifices of NATO personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL, S1618 [13MR], S2279 [29MR]

S. Res. 459, tribute to Fort Wainwright, AK, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, S3132 [14MY]

S. Res. 472, Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day, S3639 [24MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 593, leave no Armed Forces member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S6801 [14NO]

AFGHANISTAN EXIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1735), E895 [30MY]

AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN STUDY GROUP

Remarks in House

Establish, E1978, E1994 [21DE]

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

AFL–CIO

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2840 [17MY]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2243 [27AP]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act, H4007 [26JN]

Press releases

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, S1723 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Houston, TX: anniversary of AFL–CIO local chapter 716, E355 [8MR]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Annual Community Labor Awards recipients, E108 [1FE]

AFRICA

Addresses

Malawi Presidential Swearing-In: Joyce Banda, President, Malawi, E707 [7MY]

New Constitution of Kenya and the Role of the Judiciary: Willy Mutunga, Supreme Court of Kenya, E652–E654 [25AP]

Taiwan Food Donation to Kenya: Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., S2914 [7MY]

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

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

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4831, S4833 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants, E686 [27AP]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E1869 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Diseases: support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

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

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

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

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

Kwanzaa Week: anniversary (see H. Res. 520), H78 [18JA]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2274 [27AP]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

——— promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

——— initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 719), H4655 [29JN]

Women: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H2713 [15MY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

Declarations

Joyce Banda recipient of Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award, E1856 [30NO]

Letters

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Messages

Generalized System of Preferences Least-Developed Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for Senegal: President Obama, H4652 [29JN]

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S347 [6FE], H464 [3FE]

National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S5256 [23JY], H5082 [23JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5084 [17JY], H4872 [17JY]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S1373 [2MR], H1139 [5MR]

Remarks in House

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Algeria: condemn human rights abuses of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, H6741 [12DE]

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

Banda, Joyce: Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

China: assessment of role in Africa, E516 [30MR]

——— status of international economic relations, H2197 [26AP]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

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

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Mali: U.S. policy, E1201 [29JN]

Nigeria: condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization) attacks against Christians, H5208 [25JY], E1234 [11JY]

——— recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (H. Con. Res. 121), H5696 [2AU]

——— U.S. policy, E1234 [11JY]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, H6591 [4DE]

Rwanda: U.N. report on support of rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, E1569 [19SE], E2033 [2JA]

South Sudan: independence anniversary, E1215 [10JY], E1249 [13JY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Taylor, Charles: conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, E685 [27AP]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— recognize the growing threat of terrorist organizations, E684 [27AP]

Women: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (H.R. 5748), E788 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8530–S8541 [30DE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn use of slave labor for mining minerals used in the manufacture of cell phones, S1783 [19MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY], S4200 [14JN]

Foreign aid: allocation, S6577 [21SE]

Foreign policy: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

Ghana: democracy efforts, S5294 [24JY]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

Mali: U.S. policy, S7426 [5DE]

Morocco: U.S. policy, S5727 [31JY]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, S6845 [15NO]

South Sudan: call for the release of Elton (Mark) McCabe, S6929 [27NO]

Sudan: promote peace and stability (S. Res. 397), S2280, S2281 [29MR]

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4832, S4833 [10JY]

Reports

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi: Senators Lieberman and Collins, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8530–S8539 [30DE]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Promote Peace and Stability in Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 397), S2166 [28MR]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Statements

Declaration to Moroccan-Controlled Western Sahara and Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Algeria—Summary of Preliminary Observations: Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights (organization), E1647 [21SE]

Moroccan Initiative in the Western Sahara: Moroccan American Center for Policy, E1963–E1965 [19DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

S. Res. 397, promote peace and stability in Sudan, S1740 [15MR], S2280, S2281 [29MR]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 429, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S4833 [10JY]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

S. Res. 594, Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select) establishment, S6802 [14NO]

AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION TASK FORCE

Remarks in House

Oakland, CA: tribute to the African American Education Task Force Academic Achievement Celebration, E791 [15MY]

AFRICAN AMERICANS

Articles and editorials

Day Slavery Officially Ended, H6663 [5DE]

Honoring Achievements, H509 [6FE]

John Payton’s Life of Principle, H1838 [16AP]

Lawyer Louis Stokes Became Ohio’s First Black Congressman—Black History Month, H788 [15FE]

Navy Pilot, Board Director Recalls Life in Reston as an African American, E2035 [2JA]

Toni Morrison, Author, Won Pulitzer, Nobel Prizes—Black History Month, H508 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR] (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acquire a statue of ‘‘The Unknown Slave’’ for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4080), H943 [17FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 99), H693 [9FE]

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

Children and youth: prevent childhood obesity (see H.R. 6461), H6231 [20SE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H475 [3FE]

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

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 617), H1845 [16AP]

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

Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4130), H1133 [1MR]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (see H. Con. Res. 132), H4907 [17JY]

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

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

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H374 [1FE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Kwanzaa Week: anniversary (see H. Res. 520), H78 [18JA]

Law enforcement: provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 4398), H1977 [18AP]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (see S. Res. 518), S4773 [29JN]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 2474), S2823 [26AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Res. 520), S5047 [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities: support goals and ideals of Movement Is Life initiative (see S. Res. 535), S5870 [1AU]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

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

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

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

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE] (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

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

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (see H.R. 5593), H2442 [8MY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

Factsheets

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

Histories

Royal Oak Charter Township, MI (excerpt), E1932 [13DE]

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, and Florida State Conference of the NAACP, E98–E100 [31JA]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Lists

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

Montford Point Marines from Louisiana, S6618 [21SE]

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

Obituaries

Fleming, Joseph, E1835 [29NO]

In Remembrance of Sylvia Woods, February 2, 1926–July 19, 2012, E1364 [31JY]

Poems

‘‘And From These Hands,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E264 [28FE]

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

Remarks in House

Alabama: anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches, E308 [5MR]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Miami-Dade County, FL, for contribution to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, E1 [6JA]

Augusta, GA: tribute to NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, E33 [18JA]

Bascomb, Paul: FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, E243 [27FE]

Black History Month: observance, H464 [3FE], H505, H508–H510 [6FE], H796 [15FE], E135 [3FE], E153 [7FE], E160 [8FE], E185 [14FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, E264 [28FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (H. Con. Res. 99), H658 [9FE]

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

Carrollton, TX: tribute to Carrollton Black Cemetery, E1181 [29JN]

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

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1303), E135 [3FE]

CIA: increase recruitment and retention of racial and ethnic minorities to professional intelligence positions, H3301, H3302 [31MY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H464 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H1110 [1MR]

Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Wilkerson Chapel, E982 [5JN]

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

——— tribute to Faith Forum, H3279 [31MY]

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

Cureton, Anthony: New Jersery State Conference of the NAACP Outstanding President Award recipient, E1614 [21SE]

Davis, Belva: Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1528 [14SE]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute, H522 [7FE]

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

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

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

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

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H4914 [18JY]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, E527 [16AP]

——— tribute to Black Pride Festival, E875 [18MY]

——— tribute to Woodland Cemetery, E139 [3FE]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance, H2024 [19AP]

Doar, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Eatonville, FL: anniversary, E1366 [31JY]

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

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, H7518, H7520 [1JA], E1464 [10SE], E1663 [28SE]

Esnault, Betty: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]

Faith & Politics Institute: tribute to Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, E454 [27MR]

Fitts, Howard M., Jr.: NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631 [21SE]

Florida: tribute to Florida Highwaymen artists, E821 [16MY]

Flowers, Ira L.: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738 [9MY]

Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (H. Con. Res. 132), H5744, H5745 [10SE]

Grambling State University: anniversary, E1430 [3AU]

Greenville, MS: anniversary of Elks Serene Lodge 567, E1768 [15NO]

Greenville Industrial College: tribute, E483 [29MR]

Hartsfield, Wallace S., Sr.: Missouri Walk of Fame inductee, E1564 [19SE]

History: anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery, H6663 [5DE]

——— tribute to contributions of African American inventors, H969 [28FE]

Hollowell, Alescia M.: Miss Black Michigan USA pageant winner, E160 [8FE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), H1817–H1820 [16AP]

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

Hughes, Cathy: NAACP Chairman’s Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Indianola, MS: tribute to da’ House of Khafre (business), E1718 [23OC]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (H. Res. 929), E1663 [28SE]

International Federation of Black Prides, Inc.: tribute, E12 [13JA]

Jackson, Frank G.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E1529 [14SE]

Jackson (MS) Advocate: tribute, E1761 [15NO]

Jefferson County, MS: tribute to Prospect Hill, E1113 [21JN]

Johnson, Ed: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP honoree, E1456 [10SE]

Johnson, Mark (Too Sharp): International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, E1402 [3AU]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1049 [15JN], E1076, E1079, E1080 [19JN]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Delta Big Four (musical group), E1843 [29NO]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1646 [28MR], H1831 [16AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 4398), E573 [18AP]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Arlington, VA, chapter, E297 [1MR]

——— tribute to Conyers, GA, Azalea City chapter, E304 [1MR]

Lynn, Louis: Dept. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award recipient, E1959 [19DE]

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

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1396 [20MR], H1437 [21MR], H1501, H1521, H1533–H1535 [22MR], H1646, H1651, H1652 [28MR], H1795, H1796 [29MR]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H40 [18JA], E70 [25JA]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, E1079 [19JN]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution, E1998 [21DE]

——— establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (H.R. 2181), H4809 [11JY]

Mound Bayou, MS: tribute to J&W Smokehouse (business), E1720 [23OC]

NAACP: anniversary, H4673 [9JY], E1298 [23JY], E1460 [10SE]

National Bar Association: anniversary of Women Lawyers Division, E1240 [12JY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: observance, H523, H550 [7FE], E157 [7FE]

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

New York, NY: anniversary of Boyer Lodge No. 1 of Free and Accepted Masons of New York City, E432 [22MR]

——— anniversary of Sylvia’s Restaurant, E1364 [31JY]

——— NAACP Mid-Manhattan branch NAACP Thalheimer award recipient, E1298 [23JY]

——— tribute to Harlem Fine Arts Show, E428 [22MR]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Oakland, CA: tribute to the African American Education Task Force Academic Achievement Celebration, E791 [15MY]

Omega Boys Club/Street Soldiers (organization): anniversary, E1720 [23OC]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter, E2033 [2JA]

——— tribute to Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter, E1773 [15NO]

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

Parks, Rosa: tribute (H. Res. 832), E1945 [17DE]

Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization): tribute to Ms. Delilah Beasley Tea reception, E1528 [14SE]

Republican Party: historical analysis of impact on pursuit for equality, H796 [15FE]

Robinson-Briggs, Sharon: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP Certificate of Achievement recipient, E1454 [10SE]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento African-American Art Collective, E443 [26MR]

Southwest Belmont Community Association: tribute, E144 [6FE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Pilgrim Baptist Church, E1300 [23JY]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (H.R. 5593), E730 [8MY]

Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1521 [13SE]

Virginia Beach, VA: tribute to Virginia Beach Police Dept., event to honor Black Law Enforcement Pioneers, E1376 [1AU]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, H94, H97, H101 [23JA]

Wesby, Maya: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Essay Contest award recipient, E1718 [23OC]

Women: tribute to achievements of African American women, E129 [3FE], E185 [14FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3235 [30MY], E1147, E1148, E1154, E1158 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), E691 [27AP]

——— tribute to premiere of ‘‘Red Tails’’ movie about Tuskegee Airmen, H83 [23JA], E27 [17JA], E54 [23JA]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E41 [18JA], E232 [17FE]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Alpha Delta Zeta chapter, E1758 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Black History Month: observance, S250 [1FE], S345 [6FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 387), S1368 [1MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (H. Con. Res. 99), S802, S803 [15FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

——— unveiling of bust of Sojourner Truth in the Capitol rotunda, S4411 [21JN]

Cheyney University: anniversary, S1144 [29FE]

Diseases: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 529), S5626 [26JY]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, S2233 [29MR]

Hickman, George: tribute (S. Res. 567), S6469 [19SE]

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (business): James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S.J. Res. 45), S4304 [19JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— observance, S4231 [18JN]

——— observance (S. Res. 496), S4308 [19JN], S4410 [21JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Denver, CO chapter, S6535 [20SE]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention, S4769 [29JN]

——— tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (S. Res. 518), S7308 [30NO]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (S. 2474), S2830 [26AP]

NAACP: anniversary (S. Res. 520), S5023, S5024 [16JY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

——— direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall, S4411 [21JN]

——— tribute (S. Res. 618), S8232, S8233 [19DE]

Portland, OR: anniversary of First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, S2164 [28MR]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, S1433 [7MR]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (S. Res. 508), S4642 [26JN]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S4669 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S6426 [19SE], S6618 [21SE]

Reports filed

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

Memorial Establishment on Federal Land in the District of Columbia To Honor Free African Americans and Slaves Who Fought During the American Revolution: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 883) (S. Rept. 112–118), S41 [23JA]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia Emancipation Day anniversary: District of Colubmia City Council, S2234 [29MR], E527 [16AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 99, use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, H658 [9FE]

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3444 [5JN]

H. Con. Res. 132, GPO funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents, H5744 [10SE]

H. Res. 562, compile oral histories from current and former Members of Congress involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1104 [1MR]

H.R. 1022, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, H134 [24JA]

H.R. 1815, posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

S. Con. Res. 45, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S3734, S3738 [5JN]

S. Res. 387, Black History Month, S1208, S1368 [1MR]

S. Res. 493, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S4206 [14JN]

S. Res. 496, Juneteenth Independence Day, S4304, S4308 [19JN]

S. Res. 508, recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, S4639, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 518, tribute to election of Fred Luter, Jr., as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention, S4777 [29JN], S7308 [30NO]

S. Res. 520, NAACP anniversary, S5023, S5049 [16JY]

S. Res. 529, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 535, support goals and ideals of National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities Movement Is Life initiative, S5882 [1AU]

S. Res. 567, tribute to George Hickman, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 579, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S6631, S6681 [21SE]

S. Res. 618, tribute to Rosa Parks, S8044 [13DE], S8232 [19DE]

Tributes

Ali, Muhammad, H38 [18JA]

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6004 [2AU], S8626 [1JA]

AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

Amendments

Foreign trade: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

AFRICAN UNION

Bills and resolutions

International relations: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

AFRIDI, SHAKEEL

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Immigration: classify as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the U.S. (see H. Res. 723), H4655 [29JN]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3260), S3688 [4JN] (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 5924), H3660 [7JN]

Relief (see S. 3259), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 3901), H475 [3FE]

Remarks in House

Immigration: classify as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the U.S., H5774 [11SE]

Relief (H.R. 3901), E134 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN], S6260 [12SE], S6316 [13SE], S6598–S6601 [21SE]

——— prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4619 [26JN], S5054 [17JY], S5186 [19JY], S5279 [24JY]

Relief (S. 3259), S5279 [24JY]

AFTER SCHOOL FOR AMERICA’S CHILDREN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Lights on Afterschool!: support goals and ideals of event (see S. Res. 587), S6626 [21SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 587, support goals and ideals of Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

AG AGENDA (American Farm Bureau Federation newsletter)

Articles and editorials

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

AG ONE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

AGAN, SHAUNA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5688 [30JY]

AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615–S1617 [13MR]

Texts of

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

AGED see Senior Citizens

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State; Foreign Aid

Amendments

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

Bills and resolutions

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

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

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 3577), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6436), H6150 [19SE]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Food: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

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

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Lists

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

Remarks in House

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

Diseases: HIV/AIDS research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

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

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

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

World Water Day: observance, H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (S. Res. 378), S607 [14FE], S803 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 3577), S6462, S6463 [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (S. 3341), S4638 [26JN], S6673 [21SE]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

Hurricanes: supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR], S8626 [1JA]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

Reports filed

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Nomination of Earl W. Gast To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Tribute to George McGovern, E1960 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3341, Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act, S6673 [21SE]

S. Res. 378, express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care, S704, S803 [15FE]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

AGRELLA, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E650 [25AP]

AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

AGRICULTURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6233): consideration (H. Res. 752), H5647 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6233), H5524 [31JY]

Enact (H.R. 6233): consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

Enact (H.R. 6233), H5650–H5658, H5681, H5697 [2AU]

——— consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644–H5649 [2AU]

——— motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 752, consideration of H.R. 6233, provisions, H5644 [2AU]

H.R. 6233, provisions, H5650–H5652 [2AU]

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4284), H1739 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (S. 2141), S1150 [29FE]

Texts of

S. 2141, make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter, S1150 [29FE]

AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

AGRICULTURE related term(s) Food; Rural Areas

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

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

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

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

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY], H2228 [27AP], H3147 [18MY]

Disasters: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5647 [2AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Programs: continue (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study Finds, H1900 [17AP]

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

U.S. Corn Growers Farming in Hell as Midwest Heat Spreads, S4856 [11JY]

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Vision Realized, S4413 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see S. 2133), S1049 [27FE]

Animals: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4284), H1739 [28MR]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 3545), S6340 [13SE]

Birds: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

Brazil: authorize negotiations to eliminate tariffs and trade barriers to U.S. ethanol exports (see H.R. 4621), H2123 [25AP]

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

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

Business and industry: promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

——— anniversary (see S. Res. 458), S3087 [10MY]

——— award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

——— clarify maximum distance between Farm Service Agency county offices for purposes of the closure or relocation of a county office (see S. 3258), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 4330), H1804 [29MR]

——— convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

——— establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 4162), H1272 [7MR] (see H.R. 4328), H1804 [29MR]

——— establish the Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program (see H.R. 4012), H693 [9FE]

——— establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

——— expand coverage under crop insurance plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 6022), H4063 [26JN]

——— extend and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program (see S. 2126), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4085), H944 [17FE]

——— improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H3362 [31MY]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S2730 [25AP] (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4333), H1804 [29MR]

——— permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3914), H567 [7FE]

——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6231 [20SE]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 5825), H3103 [17MY]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program (see H.R. 4015), H696 [13FE]

——— require annual disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies in the public interest (see H.R. 6270), H5629 [1AU]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H1803 [29MR]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 6231), H5331 [30JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see S. 2114), S699 [15FE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (see H.R. 4849), H2204 [26AP]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3384), S4950 [12JY] (see S. 3395), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 4948), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 6167), H5130 [23JY] (see H.R. 6192), H5291 [25JY] (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (see H.R. 6233), H5524 [31JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Economy: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 3559), S6454 [19SE]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (see S. 3467), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6093), H4774 [10JY]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

Federal aid programs: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (see S. 3552), S6340 [13SE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign trade: establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture (see H.R. 6538), H6276 [21SE]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: establish (see S. 2274), S2242 [29MR]

Government regulations: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (see H.R. 4116), H1133 [1MR]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H5999 [13SE]

Immigration: simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 6373), H5859 [11SE]

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

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see S. 3584), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Product safety: establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 4759), H2125 [25AP]

Programs: continue (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Public lands: establish criteria for the rate of fees charged for grazing private livestock on public rangelands (see S. 3374), S4893 [11JY]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3285), S3976 [12JN] (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Senior citizens: encourage the use of locally grown food in meals programs (see S. 3592), S6545 [20SE]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

Tariff: daminozide (see S. 2862), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4784), H2126 [25AP]

Taxation: exclude certain farm rental income from self-employment net earnings if the taxpayer enters into a lease agreement relative to such income (see H.R. 5990), H3974 [21JN]

——— exclude certain farmland and family-owned business interests from the value of the gross estate of decedents (see H.R. 6271), H5629 [1AU]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax (see S. 2200), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3393), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6462), H6231 [20SE]

——— increase quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes (see H.R. 5320), H2274 [27AP]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

——— provide for Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 6276), H5704 [2AU]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 3403), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6279), H5704 [2AU]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 3674), S7976 [12DE]

Urban areas: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

Cloture motions

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

Programs: continue (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Essays

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

——— Travis Koester, S2815 [26AP]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Dept. of Labor procedures clarification for issuing ‘‘hot goods orders’’ on agricultural enterprises and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act: several Representatives, E1951 [19DE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

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

Normal trade relations status with Russia extension: several Russian dissidents, H5974 [13SE]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

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

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

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

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

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

Lists

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2815 [26AP]

Motions

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

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

Disasters: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

Programs: continue (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7392 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Adkison, Jarrod and family: Washington County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1738 [9NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

Alden, NY: tribute to Alden Farmers Market, E1578 [20SE]

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

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Barton, Ken and family: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1668 [28SE]

Bucks Beautiful (organization): tribute, E2023 [31DE]

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

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

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

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

——— protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association: anniversary, E1416 [3AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3676, H3677 [8JN]

Champaign County, IL: anniversary of Champaign County Farm Bureau, E127 [3FE]

Colleges and universities: anniversary of land grant college program, H3398 [1JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5856 [11SE], H6085 [19SE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

Congressional Peanut Caucus: establish, E510 [29MR]

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, H2666, H2667 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], E774 [10MY], E793, E795, E799, E800, E803, E805, E806 [15MY], E1047 [15JN]

——— anniversary of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, E815 [16MY]

——— improve crop insurance, H5656, H5697 [2AU]

——— include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, H4660 [9JY]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (H.R. 5873), H3365 [1JN]

——— reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1657 [28MR], H1849, H1869, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H2606, H2623–H2625 [10MY], H6488–H6491 [28NO], E551 [17AP], E584 [19AP], E612 [23AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H2605 [10MY]

——— tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3537–H3539 [6JN]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559–H3561 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: clarify procedures for due process after a farm inspection relative to enforcement of labor laws on farms, H6584 [3DE], H6835 [18DE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (S. 997), H3715 [18JN]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), H2227, H2228 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), corrections in engrossment, H2252 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), Senate amendment, H3147 [18MY]

Disasters: extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5139 [24JY], H5854 [11SE]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5650–H5658, H5681, H5697 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644–H5649 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

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

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

Eldon, MO: tribute to Eldon High School FFA Knowledge team, E1737 [9NO]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 3158), H5608, H5609 [1AU]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

Federal aid programs: repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments, H2144 [26AP]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (H.R. 1385), H701 [14FE]

——— sugar price support program funding, H3710 [18JN], H4660 [9JY]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), H6024–H6042 [14SE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program, H2578 [10MY]

——— Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

Flinn, Shannon and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1283 [19JY]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno County Farm Bureau, E1178 [28JN]

Geitner, Rex E.: San Mateo County, CA, Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, E202 [15FE]

Georgia: impact of agriculture on State economy, E803 [15MY]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, E1232 [11JY], E1360 [31JY]

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Government regulations: provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (H.R. 4116), H5163 [24JY]

Growing Power (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1758 [15NO]

Hines, Dale: Wisconsin Agriculturist (publication) Master Agriculturist award recipient, E655 [25AP]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY], H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 2895), H6617 [4DE]

Imperial Sugar Co.: anniversary of explosion of sugar factory in Port Wentworth, GA, H520 [7FE]

Joe Ringhausen Orchard and Apple House: Illinois Cider and National Cider Contest winner, E229 [17FE]

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

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

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association: anniversary, E105 [1FE]

Mann’s Choice, PA: anniversary of Fair Family Farms, E1603 [21SE]

Matsushima, John: National Western Stock Show (organization) Citizen of the West honoree, H7278 [19DE]

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

Mississippi Poultry Association: anniversary, E606 [19AP]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Good Egg Breakfast, E1717 [23OC]

Monsanto, Inc.: tribute to Sustainable Yield Pledge Award recipients, E922 [31MY]

Mosby Farm (business): King County, WA, Executive Rural Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1524 [13SE]

National Dairy Month: observance, H3811 [20JN], H4078 [27JN]

National forests: extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]

National Teach Ag Day: observance, H1221 [7MR]

New Jersey: tribute to agricultural industry, E1397 [3AU]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of Beef Products, Inc., E499 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H5852 [11SE]

Pleasanton, CA: anniversary of Alameda County Fair, E1080 [19JN]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H3273 [31MY]

Programs: continue (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Public lands: establish a pilot program to test a small increase in Federal grazing fees, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746, H3761, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— protect opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation from domestic production of critical minerals and materials promotion activities, H4847, H4848 [12JY]

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

Rawson, David and Pat and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5686, H5687, H5688 [2AU]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status, H4912, H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5136, H5137 [24JY], H5974–H5980 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1098 [20JN]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO], H6374 [15NO], H6401–H6418 [16NO], E1835 [29NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380–H6390 [15NO]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of California Flower Market, E1101 [21JN]

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: anniversary, E1816 [27NO]

Stokoe Farms LLC: anniversary, E1645 [21SE]

Taxation: exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, H7361 [20DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (H.R. 696), H923 [17FE]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief, H5546, H5593 [1AU], H5646 [2AU]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, repealing fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, and terminating certain direct payments to farmers, H5958, H5960, H5962 [13SE]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes, H5757, H5759, H5760 [10SE]

Taylor, Howarth: Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H4894 [17JY]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]

Tracy Ranch (business): anniversary, E714 [7MY]

Turkey: tribute to Mobile Turkish Coffee House Project, E728 [8MY]

Turlock, CA: anniversary of Turlock Irrigation District, E214 [16FE]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, E1802 [27NO]

Veterinary Service, Inc.: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1700 [16OC]

Ward, Bruce and Shirley: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1667 [28SE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644–H5647, H5654, H5656 [2AU], H5927 [13SE]

Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival honoree of Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, E1754 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Advertising: prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation in check off programs to provide research and information for a particular commodity or brand, S4281 [19JN]

Animals: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (S. 2141), S1150 [29FE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Baldwin Apple Ladders (business): tribute, S5209 [19JY]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 3545), S6342 [13SE]

Birds: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S4282 [19JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 3239), S3633 [24MY]

Bousman, Joel: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

Business and industry: promote biobased manufacturing, S4171, S4196 [14JN]

California: anniversary of commercial rice production, S8137 [18DE]

CFTC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, S4138, S4139 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, S7030 [28NO]

Dakota Rural Action (organization): anniversary, S6735 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

——— allow community land grant-mercedes and land grant councils access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— allow frontier communities access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— anniversary, S3164–S3169 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S3273 [17MY], S3509 [23MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 458), S3103 [10MY]

——— assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4196 [14JN], S4344, S4345 [20JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— Biomass Crop Assistance Program funding, S4173 [14JN]

——— biomass research and development funding, S4172 [14JN]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— consolidation and streamlining of conservation programs, S4139 [13JN]

——— determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— eliminate Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

——— Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

——— encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

——— ensure that farmers are able to buy public varieties of seeds, S4127 [13JN]

——— establish a pilot loan program to assist organizations providing healthful food for the hungry, S4345, S4346 [20JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S4143 [13JN]

——— extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— Farmers Market Promotion Program funding, S4357 [20JN]

——— Federal milk marketing order program reform, S4268 [19JN]

——— improve agricultural land easements, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— improve crop insurance, S3230 [16MY], S4195, S4198 [14JN], S5201 [19JY], S5836 [1AU]

——— improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

——— improve livestock forage disaster plan, S4267, S4268 [19JN]

——— include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, S4358 [20JN]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3950–S3952 [12JN], S4263 [19JN], S4355, S4356 [20JN]

——— limit farm subsidy payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4273 [19JN]

——— limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

——— move the sugar import quota adjustment date forward in the crop year, S4356 [20JN]

——— oppose promotion of Meatless Monday initiative in departmental newsletter, S5359 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY]

——— permanently establish the Office of Tribal Relations, S4266 [19JN]

——— price support programs for milk, S8346 [21DE]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

——— promote access to healthful foods in areas known as health deserts, S4196 [14JN]

——— protect agricultural and forested lands from urban development, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— provide Non-Insured Disaster Program funding to eligible producers facing a loss due to freeze or frost, S4338 [20JN]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

——— reform Federal grazing fees, S3935 [12JN]

——— repeal Biorefinery Assistance Program, S4348 [20JN]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and Conservation Reserve Program, S4343 [20JN]

——— replace dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) programs with a program to protect dairy producer income and establish a dairy market stabilization program, S4407 [21JN]

——— require more frequent dairy reporting and conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing two classes of milk, S4273 [19JN]

——— require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

——— require the FCIC provide insurance to organic crops similar in terms and conditions provided for other crops, S4335 [20JN]

——— Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

——— Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program funding, S4390 [21JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing a business disruption insurance policy and a catastrophic event policy for poultry producers, S4274 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing an insurance product that covers food safety recalls, S4276 [19JN]

——— value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3292 [17MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

Depts. of Agriculture and Transportation: conduct study of rural transportation issues relative to movement of agricultural products and domestically produced renewable fuels and resources for electricity production, S4350 [20JN]

DeSalvo family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743 [11DE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S5836 [1AU], S6314 [13SE], S8118 [18DE], S8437 [27DE], S8482, S8483, S8485, S8497 [28DE]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (S. 3395), S5810 [1AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

EPA: establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (S. 3467), S5872 [1AU]

——— establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

Federal aid programs: phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (S. 25), S606 [14FE]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

——— sugar price support program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4118–S4125, S4130 [13JN], S4349 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), S6370 [13SE]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S4393 [21JN]

Foreign countries: improve international food security, S3274 [17MY]

Foreign trade: establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, S7653 [6DE]

——— promote U.S. agricultural export programs, S3816 [7JN]

4–H (organization): anniversary of 4–H Club of Utah, S4819 [10JY]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, S4633 [26JN], S5948 [2AU]

Government regulations: exempt farms with aboveground fuel storage tanks of a certain size from EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new EPA rule on municipal and industrial stormwater discharges prior to completion of evaluation of current rule, S3960 [12JN]

Hardy, Gene: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2814 [26AP]

Indiana Prairie Farmer (publication): tribute to Master Farmer award program, S4237 [18JN]

Innovative Livestock Services, Inc.: anniversary of Ward Feed Yard, S4237 [18JN]

Iran: exempt from sanctions humanitarian trade licensed by Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S3324 [21MY]

Jackson’s Sugar House and Vegetable Stand (business): tribute, S1929 [21MR]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 502), S4375, S4377 [20JN]

Lane, David J.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador for Food and Agriculture, unanimous-consent agreement, S3651 [24MY]

Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs: anniversary, S125 [26JA]

National Dairy Month: observance, S4149 [13JN]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 470), S3519 [23MY], S4250 [18JN]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Portland, ME: tribute to Oakhurst Dairy (business), S4149 [13JN]

Power resources: economic impact of ethanol production, S5828 [1AU], S6326 [13SE]

Programs: continue, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— reduce funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Richland County, WI: anniversary of Richland County Fair, S4819 [10JY]

Rural areas: strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7653, S7660–S7663, S7680 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), motion to proceed, S7392 [4DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent agreement, S7435 [5DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent request, S7644, S7645 [6DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (S. 3285), S5125 [18JY]

SBA: promote Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

Schools: encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

Shelburne, VT: tribute to Shelburne Farms, S4413 [21JN]

States: clarify exemptions from certain Federal regulations regarding maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers during planting and harvest seasons, S1603, S1604 [13MR]

——— expand exemption from certain Federal regulations for farmers to transport their products across State lines in farm vehicles, S1440 [7MR], S1603 [13MR]

Task Force To Promote National Security by Reducing Childhood Obesity: establish, S3818 [7JN]

Taxation: exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, S7674 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY], S5265 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY], S5093 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (S. 3650), S7219 [29NO]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S4924–S4926 [12JY], S5336, S5340–S5345, S5357 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY], S5840 [1AU], S7695 [10DE]

United Farm Workers of America: anniversary, S2236 [29MR]

Water: conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5175 [19JY], S5339, S5340 [25JY], S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5835 [1AU], S5956, S5966 [2AU]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Farmer’s Privacy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 112–643), H5628 [1AU]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6156) (H. Rept. 112–632), H5524 [31JY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Sugar price support program funding: St. Mary Parish, LA, Chamber of Commerce, E1206 [9JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H. Res. 752, consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5644 [2AU]

H. Res. 808, consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H6380 [15NO]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.R. 3158, Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, H5608 [1AU]

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

H.R. 4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H6401–H6404 [16NO]

H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5650–H5652 [2AU]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

S. 997, East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, H3715 [18JN]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. 2217, Rural America Preservation Act, S1936–S1938 [21MR]

S. 2225, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program reauthorization and improvement, S2003 [22MR]

S. 3239, provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S3634–S3636 [24MY]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3393, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5087–S5089 [17JY]

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

S. 3545, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Tax Clarification Act, S6343 [13SE]

S. 3552, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act, S6370–S6387 [13SE], H6025–H6041 [14SE]

S. 3650, Ditch and Irrigation Company Tax Reform Act, S7219 [29NO]

S. Res. 410, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S2172 [28MR]

S. Res. 458, Dept. of Agriculture anniversary, S3091, S3103 [10MY]

S. Res. 470, National Day of the American Cowboy, S3519 [23MY], S4250 [18JN]

S. Res. 502, Land-Grant College Act anniversary, S4374, S4376 [20JN]

Tributes

Chavez, Cesar E., S2082 [27MR], H1648, H1649 [28MR], E474 [28MR], E496 [29MR]

AGRICULTURE REFORM, FOOD, AND JOBS ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 3240): motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Letters

Provisions: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Motions

Enact (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: sugar price support program funding, H3710 [18JN]

Enact (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: exempt farms with aboveground fuel storage tanks of a certain size from EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S5836 [1AU], S6314 [13SE]

——— prohibit issuance of new EPA rule on municipal and industrial stormwater discharges prior to completion of evaluation of current rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— promote biobased manufacturing, S4171, S4196 [14JN]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S4393 [21JN]

——— promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

——— promote U.S. agricultural export programs, S3816 [7JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S4282 [19JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

——— strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

——— sugar price support program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4118–S4125, S4130 [13JN], S4349 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

——— water conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

Animals: ensure that extras in film and television who bring personal, domesticated household pets do not face unnecessary regulations, S4353 [20JN]

Budget: require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, S4138, S4139 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, S3960 [12JN], S4353 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

——— allow States to obtain a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to incentivize healthier food purchases by beneficiaries, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4196 [14JN], S4344, S4345 [20JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— Biomass Crop Assistance Program funding, S4173 [14JN]

——— biomass research and development funding, S4172 [14JN]

——— clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

——— Community Wood Energy Program biomass cooperatives grant funding, S4353 [20JN]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— consolidation and streamlining of conservation programs, S4139 [13JN]

——— determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— eliminate Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

——— encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

——— end State bonus payments for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— ensure that farmers are able to buy public varieties of seeds, S4127 [13JN]

——— ensure that performance bonus payments are used by State agencies only to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— establish a pilot loan program to assist organizations providing healthful food for the hungry, S4345, S4346 [20JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S4143 [13JN]

——— Farmers Market Promotion Program funding, S4357 [20JN]

——— Federal milk marketing order program reform, S4268 [19JN]

——— Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

——— improve agricultural land easements, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— improve crop insurance, S4195, S4198 [14JN], S5201 [19JY], S5836 [1AU]

——— improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

——— improve livestock forage disaster plan, S4267, S4268 [19JN]

——— include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, S4358 [20JN]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3950–S3952 [12JN], S4263 [19JN], S4355, S4356 [20JN]

——— limit farm subsidy payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4273 [19JN]

——— limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

——— move the sugar import quota adjustment date forward in the crop year, S4356 [20JN]

——— permanently establish the Office of Tribal Relations, S4266 [19JN]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4270, S4271 [19JN]

——— promote access to healthful foods in areas known as health deserts, S4196 [14JN]

——— protect agricultural and forested lands from urban development, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— provide Non-Insured Disaster Program funding to eligible producers facing a loss due to freeze or frost, S4338 [20JN]

——— repeal Biorefinery Assistance Program, S4348 [20JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and Conservation Reserve Program, S4343 [20JN]

——— replace dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) programs with a program to protect dairy producer income and establish a dairy market stabilization program, S4407 [21JN]

——— report on impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on obesity and human health and examine public health proposals that affect cost and size of such beverages, S4143 [13JN]

——— require more frequent dairy reporting and conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing two classes of milk, S4273 [19JN]

——— require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

——— require the FCIC provide insurance to organic crops similar in terms and conditions provided for other crops, S4335 [20JN]

——— revise Housing Act requirements for areas to be considered rural areas, S4348 [20JN]

——— rural broadband telecommunications services programs funding, S4279 [19JN], S4335, S4343, S4358 [20JN]

——— Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

——— State Rural Development Partnership funding, S4347 [20JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing a business disruption insurance policy and a catastrophic event policy for poultry producers, S4274 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing an insurance product that covers food safety recalls, S4276 [19JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3754 [6JN], S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4119, S4122, S4125, S4144 [13JN], S4278 [19JN], S4352 [20JN], S4393 [21JN]

——— The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4346 [20JN]

——— value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

Depts. of Agriculture and Transportation: conduct study of rural transportation issues relative to movement of agricultural products and domestically produced renewable fuels and resources for electricity production, S4350 [20JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Economy: express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

Enact (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

EPA: establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

FDA: repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S4265 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

Forest Service: reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN]

Forests: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4127 [13JN], S4339 [20JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4388, S4389 [21JN]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN]

Schools: encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, S3932 [12JN]

Task Force To Promote National Security by Reducing Childhood Obesity: establish, S3818 [7JN]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, S4264 [19JN], S4385 [21JN]

Water: amend consumer confidence reporting requirements for community water systems, S4383 [21JN]

——— clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S3932 [12JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Sugar price support program funding: St. Mary Parish, LA, Chamber of Commerce, E1206 [9JY]

Texts of

S. 3240, provisions, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

AGUILAR, DAN

Remarks in House

Premio Internazionale Solidarietà Alpina (organization): Silver Plaque International Alpine Solidarity Award recipient, E897 [30MY]

AGUILAR, LUIS A.

Statements

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, S1970 [22MR]

AGUILERA, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E6 [10JA]

AGUIRRE, YVETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E173 [9FE]

AGUSEN, CANDONINO

Remarks in Senate

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

AHEARN, RAYMOND J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1861 [3DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7032, S7033 [28NO]

AHERN, HOLLY

Remarks in House

Diseases: promote Lyme disease awareness and treatment programs, H3393 [1JN]

Statements

Forum on Tick-Borne Diseases, H3394 [1JN]

AHLSTROM, MARK

Statements

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power, E1209 [9JY]

AHMAD, MASROOR

Bills and resolutions

Religion: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Religion: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (H. Res. 709), H4078 [27JN]

AHMADINEJAD, MAHMOUD (President, Iran)

Bills and resolutions

Genocide: call for arrest and prosecution for incitement to genocide (see H. Res. 807), H6318 [26OC]

Iran: condemn President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iran for addressing the U.N. on Yom Kippur (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6276 [21SE]

AHMED, ANEESA

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Aneesa Ahmed, S1500 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

AHMED, QANTA A.A.

Testimonies

American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization Within Their Community, E1255–E1258 [17JY]

AHO, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Costa Concordia (vessel): failure of safety measures aboard cruise liner, E328 [7MR]

Testimonies

Costa Concordia (vessel) Cruise Liner Safety Measures Failure, E328 [7MR]

AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6792 [13DE]

AIKEN, SC

Remarks in House

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

——— H-Canyon Chemical Separations Facility funding, H11 [17JA]

——— Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility funding, E1028 [8JN]

South Carolina: Dept. of Energy decision to install small modular nuclear technology at the Savannah River Site in Aiken and Barnwell, SC, H1138 [5MR]

AILLS, WADE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E521 [16AP]

AIR AND HEALTH QUALITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE DESIGNATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

AIR FORCE see Department of Defense

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

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

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

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

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

AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL

Press releases

ALPA Hails Agreement on Eximbank Reauthorization, H2474 [9MY]

AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution

Amendments

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic, S5638 [30JY]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Game Over for the Climate, S3073 [10MY]

Green ‘Drivel’ Exposed—The Godfather of Global Warming Lowers the Boom on Climate Change Hysteria, H4650 [29JN]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, S3074 [10MY]

IPCC Lead Author Misleads US Congress, S5856 [1AU]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

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

Bills and resolutions

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

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

——— clarify a certain provision relative to prevention of accidental releases (see S. 3529), S6107 [11SE]

——— provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (see H.R. 6507), H6274 [21SE]

Climate: adopt a target of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies and ensure the flexibility of such policies (see H. Res. 835), H7264 [18DE]

——— express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3362 [31MY]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

EPA: allow for a reasonable compliance deadline for certain States subject to the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 2300), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4387), H1976 [18AP]

——— clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 2226), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H2317 [7MY]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

Motor vehicles: improve certain laws relative to use of high occupancy vehicle facilities (see S. 3191), S3234 [16MY]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

Power resources: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Tariff: polycrystalline fibers (see S. 2642), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5604), H2442 [8MY]

Taxation: modify credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see S. 3581), S6545 [20SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6578 [30NO] (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances, reduce deficit, and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 6338), H5706 [2AU]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Letters

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Position of James Lovelock on global warming: Gordon J. Fulks, H4650 [29JN]

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, S1510, S1514 [8MR]

——— W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, S1510 [8MR]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Lists

Global cooling predictions, S5857 [1AU]

Motions

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

Press releases

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

America’s Natural Gas Alliance: report contesting EPA study on greenhouse gas emissions and natural gas development, H3812 [20JN]

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H1578 [27MR]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4041 [26JN], H4614 [29JN]

Clean Air Act: impact, H2058 [24AP]

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Public Power proposed gasification plant, E35 [18JA]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (H. Res. 672), E933 [31MY]

——— global warming, H4649–H4652 [29JN], H4778 [11JY], H5017 [19JY]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H5645–H5647 [2AU], H6357, H6359–H6361 [14NO]

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

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy: require consultation and input of National Energy Technology Laboratory relative to clean air rules, H3898 [20JN]

Dept. of Labor: issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 522), H520 [7FE]

Economy: promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H3664 [8JN]

——— issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, H5756 [10SE]

——— issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H5756 [10SE]

——— prohibit consideration of feasibility and cost in revising and supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone, H3901, H3902 [20JN]

——— prohibit delay in finalization of rules to establish clean air standards and to reduce air pollution if such rules will provide protection against asthma and other health effects, H3899, H3900 [20JN]

——— proposed rule relative to manganese alloy production, H1583 [27MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H1645 [28MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

——— uphold scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare, H6214 [20SE]

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc.: Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization) CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009 [30DE]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H2193–H2197 [26AP], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208–H213 [31JA]

——— preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2535, H2536 [9MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H634 [8FE]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3399 [1JN]

——— impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934, H1937, H1938, H1957, H1958 [18AP], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H4623 [29JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

——— impact, S488 [9FE]

Climate: global warming, S673–S679 [15FE], S2221 [29MR], S2487 [18AP], S3073–S3075 [10MY], S3266, S3269 [17MY], S3612, S3613 [24MY], S3775 [6JN], S4184 [14JN], S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S4853–S4856, S4859–S4862 [11JY], S5196–S5198 [19JY], S5458–S5460 [26JY], S5635–S5642 [30JY], S5836–S5839, S5841, S5853–S5858 [1AU], S5925–S5927 [2AU], S6306–S6308 [13SE], S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7017 [28NO], S7427–S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE], S8160–S8162 [19DE], S8620 [1JA]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5637 [30JY], S6770 [14NO], S7676 [6DE]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: grant States use of Congested Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds toward transit system programs, S1131 [29FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2948–S2950 [8MY], S4922 [12JY]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

EPA: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S3942–S3945 [12JN]

——— delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

——— establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

——— implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule, S2220 [29MR]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S331 [6FE], S1508–S1511, S1513, S1514, S1523, S1528 [8MR], S1573 [12MR]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

Inhofe, Senator: call to rethink opinion that global warming is a hoax, S5635–S5638 [30JY]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 389), S1431 [6MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN]

Oceans: impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE]

Power resources: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

——— national energy policy, S6307 [13SE]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 3512), S5986 [2AU], S6516 [20SE]

U.N.: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change endangerment findings relative to impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S5856 [1AU]

Reports filed

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

Resolutions by organizations

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 61, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, S7687 [6DE]

S. Res. 389, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1425, S1432 [6MR]

AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers

AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION PILOT (publication)

Articles and editorials

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

AIRLINE FIRST RESPONDER WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3824), H181 [25JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3824), E76 [25JA]

AIRLINE MAINTENANCE SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation

AIRLINES FOR AMERICA (A4A) (organization)

Press releases

A4A Commends Important Reforms in Bipartisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Agreement, H2475 [9MY]

AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H136 [24JA]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H136 [24JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H136 [24JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

Texts of

H.R. 3800, provisions, H135 [24JA]

AIRPORT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA

Letters

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H4013 [26JN]

AIRPORTS, HIGHWAYS, HIGH-SPEED RAIL, TRAINS, AND TRANSIT: MAKE IT IN AMERICA ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

AITKEN, MICHAEL P.

Letters

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates, S7424 [5DE]

AKAKA, DANIEL K. (a Senator from Hawaii)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4104, S4106 [12JN], S4244 [18JN], S4266 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8204 [19DE], S8306 [20DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6954 [27NO], S7045, S7046, S7056 [28NO], S7159, S7219, S7228, S7234, S7238 [29NO], S7359 [3DE], S7384 [4DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8407, S8453 [27DE]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S6652, S6670 [21SE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2507, S2508, S2511 [18AP], S2646, S2650 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S864 [16FE], S925 [17FE], S1148 [29FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1747, S1755 [15MR], S1806 [19MR], S1853 [20MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5622 [26JY], S5777, S5778, S5788 [31JY], S5885 [1AU], S5980 [2AU]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1371 [2MR]

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

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

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

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2656 [24AP]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 1980), S699 [15FE]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2929 [7MY]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 600), S6894 [26NO]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S5258 [23JY]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

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

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S3901 [11JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 43), S4419 [21JN]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S4951 [12JY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S5732 [31JY]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 64), S1049 [27FE]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 1984), S351 [6FE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE]

Courts: require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3786 [6JN] (see S. 3522), S6457 [19SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

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

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S3729 [5JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5872 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (see S. 65), S6455 [19SE]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (see S. 3365), S5085 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative (see S. 3421), S5257 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

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

Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see S. 2283), S2394 [17AP]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S6458 [19SE]

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

District of Columbia: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2345), S2655 [24AP]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

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

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S133 [26JA]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 558), S5871 [1AU]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S3175 [15MY]

FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3394), S6547 [20SE]

Firearms: prevent gun trafficking (see S. 1973), S1614 [13MR]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S5733 [31JY]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S699 [15FE] (see S. 3394), S6547 [20SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S568 [13FE]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S208 [31JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S2244 [29MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3130 [14MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

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

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S4299 [19JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S43 [23JA]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 604), S2245 [29MR]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S3281 [17MY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S6341 [13SE]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S6341 [13SE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

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

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 417), S2243 [29MR]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 451), S3042 [9MY]

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

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

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

——— make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]

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

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see S. 2321), S2545 [19AP]

NLRB: modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S2244 [29MR]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 750), S164 [30JA]

——— require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see S. 1360), S132 [26JA]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S2547 [19AP]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see S. 648), S850 [16FE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 755), S3042 [9MY]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S6108 [11SE]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S2325 [16AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S6456 [19SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S5086 [17JY]

Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see S. 3698), S8203 [19DE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S495 [9FE]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S5488 [26JY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S2547 [19AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S6745 [13NO]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2497 [18AP]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S568 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 3685), S8071 [17DE]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

Federal employees: authorize certain employees to be automatically enrolled to increase contributions to Thrift Savings Plan accounts (see S. 3175), S3129 [14MY]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (see S. 2249), S2166 [28MR]

FEMA: reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN]

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

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 2474), S2823 [26AP]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act: clarify certain provisions relative to fundraising and location of the memorial (see S. 3548), S6340 [13SE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see S. 2170), S1459 [7MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

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

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S5008 [16JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1371 [2MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4266 [19JN]

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144• [29FE]

Alcohol Awareness Month: observance, S2598 [23AP]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, S6617 [21SE]

Boyd, Jamie Kamailani: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S153• [30JA]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144• [29FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

——— permanently establish the Office of Tribal Relations, S4266 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 3685), S8072 [17DE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S893 [17FE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project, S6617 [21SE]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

Federal employees: authorize certain employees to be automatically enrolled to increase contributions to Thrift Savings Plan accounts (S. 3175), S3131 [14MY]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, S893 [17FE]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (S. 2249), S2168 [28MR]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2582, S2584 [23AP], S2647 [24AP]

FEMA: reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (S. 3362), S4775 [29JN]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S2234 [29MR]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 675), S8267 [20DE]

——— observance of Month of the Hawaiian Language, S257• [1FE]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Schofield Barracks soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S2582 [23AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (S. 2474), S2830 [26AP]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 561), S6464 [19SE]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (S. Res. 561), S6464 [19SE]

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act: clarify certain provisions relative to fundraising and location of the memorial (S. 3548), S6344 [13SE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S2764 [26AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of the Hotel Lexington Hawaiian Room, S8586• [31DE]

Oahu Mathematics League (organization): tribute, S2235• [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1138 [29FE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S1461 [7MR]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5070 [17JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2582, S2584 [23AP], S2647, S2650 [24AP]

——— permit postmasters and other supervisory organizations to participate in the planning and development of changes in work schedules and benefits, S2650 [24AP]

Privacy: modernize and improve Federal privacy laws, S5913 [2AU]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S2399 [17AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1138 [29FE]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7765 [12DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1782 [19MR]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5070 [17JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5351 [25JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5913 [2AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: anniversary of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, S34• [23JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2764 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7711, S7714 [11DE], S7765, S7787 [12DE], S8032 [13DE], S8199 [19DE], S8254, S8260, S8268 [20DE], S8349 [21DE], S8411, S8412, S8445 [27DE], S8498 [28DE]

Reports filed

Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3193) (S. Rept. 112–207), S6062 [10SE]

Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2467), S6625 [21SE]

Deem Certain Claims Presented to an Indian Health Service Contracting Officer Pursuant to Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as Timely Presented: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2389), S6339 [13SE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2389) (S. Rept. 112–228), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior Authority To Take Land Into Trust for Indian Tribes Reaffirmation: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 676) (S. Rept. 112–166), S3279 [17MY]

Determine Blood Quantum Requirement for Membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1560), S5731 [31JY]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1684) (S. Rept. 112–263), S8363 [21DE]

Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 379) (S. Rept. 112–201), S5976 [2AU]

Kotzebue, AK, Property Conveyance From the U.S. to the Maniilaq Association: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 443) (S. Rept. 112–250), S8041 [13DE]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 112–198), S5976 [2AU]

Lumbee Recognition Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1218) (S. Rept. 112–200), S5976 [2AU]

Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 134) (S. Rept. 112–218), S6451 [19SE]

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1272), S5870 [1AU]

Native American Languages Survival and Continuing Vitality Program Reauthorization: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3546), S7744 [11DE]

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act Clarification Relative to Fundraising and Location of the Memorial: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3548), S7744 [11DE]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 675) (S. Rept. 112–251), S8071 [17DE]

Nomination of Kevin K. Washburn To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S6545 [20SE]

Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1763) (S. Rept. 112–265), S8451 [27DE]

T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act Amendments: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2024), S7744 [11DE]

Texts of

S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act, S1461 [7MR]

S. 2249, Senior Executive Service Reform Act, S2168 [28MR]

S. 3175, Save More Tomorrow Act, S3132 [14MY]

S. 3362, Dam Safety Act, S4775 [29JN]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

Tributes

Fetz, Scott, S1144• [29FE]

Hasson, Matt C., S8664• [2JA]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8090 [17DE], S8267 [20DE]

Liu, Hong, S8587• [31DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S2228 [29MR]

Schatz, Senator, S8411 [27DE]

Sonson, Jessica, S1144• [29FE]

AKARAS, ANDREAS N.

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5092 [23JY]

AKERELE, EVARISTO O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1821 [28NO]

AKIN, W. TODD (a Representative from Missouri)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

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

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H4864 [12JY]

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

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H1154 [5MR]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H375 [1FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4158 [27JN]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 3982), H727 [14FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H4828 [11JY]

EPA: provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1978 [18AP]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

Foreign aid: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6280 [21SE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1742 [28MR]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H5630 [1AU]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H3733 [18JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H4065 [26JN]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2134 [25AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H1391 [19MR] (see H.R. 2810), H3578 [6JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H1359 [9MR]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4657 [29JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H3703 [12JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5766 [10SE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H2134 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H221 [31JA]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1543 [22MR]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6250), H5766 [10SE]

——— expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 1957), H2569 [9MY]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (see H.R. 5963), H4606 [28JN]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H4064 [26JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 488), H220 [31JA]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

——— treat Korea Defense Service Medal recipients as war veterans for purposes of determining whether contributions to posts and organizations of war veterans are charitable contributions (see H.R. 5903), H6397 [15NO]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H3405 [1JN]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H4828 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Immigration: require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Immigration: require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (H.R. 6000), H3975 [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (H.R. 4971), H2275 [27AP]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5447• [31JY]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2836 [17MY]

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

Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building, St. Charles, MO: designate (H.R. 3248), H707 [14FE]

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO: designate (H.R. 3247), H706 [14FE]

Navy: shipbuilding funding, H2836 [17MY]

Thanksgiving Day: observance, H6373 [15NO]

Votes: position on missed, H395• [2FE], H980•, H995•, H997• [28FE], H1408•, H1411•, H1419• [20MR], H1558• [26MR], H1599•, H1626•, H1629• [27MR], H2108• [25AP], H3601•, H3618• [7JN], H3688•, H3691• [8JN], H4616• [29JN], H4711•, H4725• [10JY], H4855• [12JY], H4926• [18JY], H5072• [19JY], H5150• [24JY], H5320• [26JY], E262• [28FE], E450• [27MR], E1030• [8JN], E1217• [10JY], E1277• [18JY], E1292• [19JY]

Tributes

Knowles, William S., E1095• [20JN]

Moses, Frederic N., E491• [29MR]

Siebert, Oliver, E1601• [21SE]

Uhland, William, E913• [31MY]

AKPD MESSAGE AND MEDIA, LLC

Articles and editorials

Strassel—Axelrod’s Obamacare Dollars, S4442, S4446 [25JN]

AKRON, OH

Remarks in House

Gordon, Terry: Akron, OH, Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]

Rosary Hall (organization): anniversary, E1067 [19JN]

AKRON, OH, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Gordon, Terry: Akron, OH, Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]

ALABAMA

Amendments

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: conduct suitability and feasibility study for expanding boundary (see H.R. 4630), H2123 [25AP]

Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see S. 3601), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6459), H6231 [20SE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

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

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 361), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 518), H78 [18JA]

Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment (see S. Res. 591), S6744 [13NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6231 [20SE]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

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

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Lists

State provision of witness travel services funded by Crime Victims Fund victim advocates, S8303 [20DE]

Motions

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Anniston, AL: anniversary of Parker Memorial Baptist Church, E921 [31MY]

Benn, Alvin: Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E204 [15FE]

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

Civil rights: anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches, E308 [5MR]

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.: commend efforts to rebuild Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Plant after destruction by tornadoes in Alabama, E1433 [3AU]

Faith & Politics Institute: tribute to Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, E454 [27MR]

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

Gregorius, Robin: SBA Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831 [17MY], E947 [1JN]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H779, H780 [15FE], H3910, H3911 [20JN]

Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E758 [10MY], E1508 [13SE]

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

Hundley, Barbara: Jackson, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Jacksonville, AL: tribute to Jacksonville High School girls’ basketball team, E383 [19MR]

Lightfoot, Robert D.: Medical Association of the State of Alabama Samuel Buford Word Award recipient, E1400 [3AU]

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

Oxford, AL: tribute to Oxford High School baseball team, E915 [31MY]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, H1079 [29FE]

Roads and highways: prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Thurmond, Aretha: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1329 [25JY]

Tornadoes: tribute to first responders in Alabama, E651 [25AP]

United Way: anniversary, E1107 [21JN]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team, E572 [18AP]

——— tribute to football team (H. Res. 518), H32 [18JA]

——— tribute to men’s golf team, E1365 [31JY]

——— tribute to women’s softball team, E1367 [31JY]

Uptagrafft, Eric: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1324 [25JY]

Uptagrafft, Sandra: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1319 [25JY]

White, Sally: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H120 [24JA]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska Preparedness Month: observance, S6441 [19SE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, S1383 [5MR]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (S. Res. 361), S222 [31JA]

Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment (S. Res. 591), S6761 [13NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget: Alabama State Legislature, S8450 [27DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 562, compile oral histories from current and former Members of Congress involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1104 [1MR]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

S. Res. 361, tribute to University of Alabama football team, S213, S222 [31JA]

S. Res. 591, recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment of Veterans Day, S6747, S6761 [13NO]

Tributes

Sewell, Representative, E308 [5MR]

ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Benn, Alvin: Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E204 [15FE]

ALAFOYIANNIS, LOULA LOI

Remarks in House

Association of Greek American Professional Women: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1558 [19SE]

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Alameda County Fair Association: dedication of Alameda County Historical Monument, E1080 [19JN]

Bravewomon, Lynn: Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality (GLOBE) (organization) Pryor Conrad Award recipient, E1684 [5OC]

East Bay Bicycle Coalition: anniversary, E1775 [15NO]

Pleasanton, CA: anniversary of Alameda County Fair, E1080 [19JN]

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Alameda County Historical Monument: dedication, E1080 [19JN]

Pleasanton, CA: anniversary of Alameda County Fair, E1080 [19JN]

ALASKA

Bills and resolutions

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

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 3633), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6619), H6535 [29NO]

——— tribute to Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team (see S. Res. 571), S6546 [20SE]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR] (see S. 3613), S6625 [21SE]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Denali Commission: reauthorize and modify membership (see S. 3590), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6478), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: issue a report on the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (see S. 3373), S4893 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide for Indian trust asset management reform (see S. 3679), S8041 [13DE] (see H.R. 6617), H6535 [29NO]

Forest Service: resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program (see H.R. 3777), H26 [17JA]

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

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

Mount Chosin Few: designate (see H.R. 5928), H3660 [7JN]

Mount Denali: designate (see S. 2272), S2242 [29MR]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 3973), H568 [7FE]

Pipelines: promote availability of natural gas to North American markets by facilitating construction of Alaska-based pipelines (S. 1812) (see S. 3629), S6800 [14NO]

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

Roads and highways: authorize establishment of a Niblack mining area road corridor (see S. 3330), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6227), H5327 [26JY]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (see S. 2251), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4347), H1811 [30MR]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 3299), S4203 [14JN]

Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Talkeetna, AK: designate (see S. 2273), S2242 [29MR]

Letters

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims, H3745, H3758, H3759, H3765, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

——— resolve land claims of the Bering Straits Native Corp. (S. 292), H3439, H3440 [5JN], H3575 [6JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H461, H462 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H631, H634, H636 [8FE]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Coast Guard: report on costs of reactivating or interest in purchasing Polar Sea (vessel) before decommissioning and disassembling for scrap, H3551, H3552 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, H752–H755 [15FE]

——— expedite a program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, including at least one lease sale in the Reserve each year during a certain period, H3887 [20JN]

EPA: repeal designation of the Colville River as an aquatic resource of national importance, H3895 [20JN]

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

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, E1431 [3AU]

James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 1710), H1141, H1142 [5MR]

Mount Chosin Few: designate (H.R. 5928), E1346 [26JY]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

——— require additional rights-of-way in and out of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, H3895 [20JN]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), H5104, H5105 [23JY]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: submit report evaluating upside potential of Eielson AFB, AK, before dismantling or relocation of assets, S7290 [30NO]

Alaska Quarterly Review (publication): anniversary, S2918 [7MY]

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame (organization): tribute, S698 [15FE]

Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (S. 3633), S6856 [15NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S1035 [27FE], S2460 [18AP]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

Armed Forces: tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, AK, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to B Co., 1st Battalion, Airborne, 143d Infantry Regiment of Alaska Army National Guard, S6729 [13NO]

Civil rights: observance of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and anniversary of Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act, S827 [16FE]

Coastal zones: impact of debris from Japanese earthquake, S5848–S5850 [1AU]

Crime: tribute to ‘‘Choose Respect’’ initiative to reduce rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, S2204 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy, S2143 [28MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S1708 [15MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S1708 [15MR]

——— issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 302), S8609 [31DE]

Disasters: tribute to Coast Guard and Alaska National Guard for response to severe weather, S115–S117 [26JA]

EPA: impact of regulations, S5460–S5462 [26JY]

Fort Wainwright, AK: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (S. Res. 459), S3133 [14MY]

Healy (vessel): tribute to Coast Guard icebreaker for ensuring the transfer of fuel for Nome, AK, refueling station, S112 [26JA]

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S6051 [10SE]

Juneau (AK) Empire: anniversary, S6795 [14NO], S6850 [15NO]

Murkowski, Senator: tribute to interns from Alaska, S5848 [1AU]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, S1182 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska participants, S6534 [20SE]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

Renda (vessel): tribute to Russian flagged tanker for ensuring the transfer of fuel for Nome, AK, refueling station, S112 [26JA]

Roads and highways: authorize establishment of a Niblack mining area road corridor (S. 3330), S4420 [21JN]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), S6666, S6667 [21SE]

——— designate (S. 2251), S2246 [29MR]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Ted Stevens Day: observance, S5462 [26JY]

Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Talkeetna, AK: designate (S. 2273), S2253 [29MR]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Reports filed

Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

Convey Real Property of NOAA in Ketchikan, AK: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1307) (S. Rept. 112–239), S6800 [14NO]

Dept. of the Interior Right-of-Way Permits for Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation Utility Systems in Denali National Park and Preserve Nonwilderness Areas: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 302) (S. Rept. 112–107), S41 [23JA]

Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 441) (S. Rept. 112–129), S42 [23JA]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 112–692), H6314 [23OC]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2251), S8451 [27DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4347) (H. Rept. 112–614), H5077 [19JY]

Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 292) (H. Rept. 112–428), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 4347, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, H5104 [23JY]

S. 292, Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act, H3439 [5JN]

S. 302, Dept. of the Interior issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve, S8609 [31DE]

S. 1710, James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK, H1141 [5MR]

S. 2147, Arctic Ocean Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act, S1199 [1MR]

S. 2251, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, S2246 [29MR]

S. Res. 459, tribute to Fort Wainwright, AK, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, S3132 [14MY]

S. Res. 571, tribute to Anchorage, AK, Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team, S6555 [20SE]

Tributes

Begich, Senator, S196 [31JA]

ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Bering Straits Native Corp.: resolve land claims (S. 292), H3439, H3440 [5JN], H3575 [6JN]

Native Americans: provide for the settlement of certain claims, H3745, H3758, H3759, H3765, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 292) (H. Rept. 112–428), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 292, Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act, H3439 [5JN]

ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: promote availability of natural gas to North American markets by facilitating construction of Alaska-based pipelines (see S. 3629), S6800 [14NO]

ALASKA QUARTERLY REVIEW (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2918 [7MY]

ALASKA RURAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: issue a report on the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (see S. 3373), S4893 [11JY]

ALASKA SPORTS HALL OF FAME (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S698 [15FE]

ALASKAN ENERGY FOR AMERICAN JOBS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

ALASKAN NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

al-ASSAD, BASHAR (President, Syria)

Bills and resolutions

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 549), H802 [15FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

Letters

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership: Mahmoud Khattab, American Syrian Coalition, E1385 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (H. Res. 742), E1384 [1AU]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, H1301 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H2138 [26AP], H3729 [18JN], E1046 [15JN]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (H. Res. 549), H1029 [29FE], H1144 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Reports filed

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S503 [9FE]

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

S. Res. 424, condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves in Syria, S2502 [18AP]

S. Res. 428, condemn human rights violations in Syria, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 435, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S2734 [25AP]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

ALBANIA, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Victims of Communism in Albania: Joseph J. DioGuardi, E1253 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

History: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see S. Res. 601), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 812), H6397 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Albanian Cultural Garden, E1580 [20SE], E1666 [28SE]

Independence: anniversary, H6473 [28NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 601, recognize Albania independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust, S6948 [27NO]

Tributes

Nishani, Bujar, E1666 [28SE]

ALBANIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE

Bills and resolutions

Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see S. Res. 601), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 812), H6397 [15NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 601, recognize Albania independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust, S6948 [27NO]

ALBANIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see S. Res. 601), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 812), H6397 [15NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 601, recognize Albania independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust, S6948 [27NO]

ALBANIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Albanian Cultural Garden, E1580 [20SE], E1666 [28SE]

ALBANY, GA

Remarks in House

Cardiology Associates of Albany, GA: anniversary, E1811 [27NO]

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]

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

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

ALBERS, ALISON

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5317 [24JY]

ALBERT E. BRUMLEY & SONS, INC.

Remarks in House

Hartford Music Co.: anniversary of ‘‘I’ll Fly Away’’, H6809 [17DE]

ALBERTSON, JENESSA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

ALBRIGHT, MADELINE

Remarks in House

Women: tribute to Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, E930 [31MY]

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, FEDERAL LAND CONVEYANCE ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3370), S5870 [1AU]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Bills and resolutions

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see S. 3370), S4892 [11JY]

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

Remarks in Senate

Moore, Jackie Kerby: New Mexico State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni honoree, S6850 [15NO]

Reports filed

Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3370), S5870 [1AU]

ALCARAZ, BENJAMIN

Briefings

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

ALCATEL-LUCENT CORP.

Remarks in House

Bell Labs: tribute, E1220 [10JY]

ALCINDOR, YAMICHE

Articles and editorials

Boy Lost in the Shadows, E1952 [19DE]

ALCOA INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S560 [13FE]

ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S2598 [23AP]

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Articles and editorials

More Businesses May Pull Plug on Welfare Cash Cards, H318 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

——— reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2262), S2242 [29MR]

Drunken driving: modify minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (see H.R. 3810), H114 [23JA]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4156 [27JN]

Immigration: make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5871 [1AU]

Taxation: extend the increased limitation on the cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 4374), H1914 [17AP]

Veterans: establish veterans’ treatment courts (see S. 3702), S8302 [20DE]

Letters

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act: Tom Hansen and Barbara W. Ballard, National Conference of State Legislatures, H318 [1FE]

——— Tracy L. Wareing, American Public Human Services Association, and Paul Lefkowitz, National Association of State TANF Administrators, H318 [1FE]

Lists

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization) Law Enforcement Award of Excellence recipients, E2038 [2JA]

Remarks in House

Alchemy Brewing, LLC: tribute, H5933 [13SE]

Bacardi & Co. Ltd.: anniversary, E65 [24JA]

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

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

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

Hitchcock Center for Women Inc.: anniversary, E1375 [1AU]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to Prince William County, VA, chapter, E936 [31MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: development of alcohol detection system to prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities, H4107, H4108 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H226, H315–H322 [1FE], E152 [7FE]

Veterans: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts, H2389 [8MY]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): anniversary, E2038 [2JA]

Remarks in Senate

Alcohol Awareness Month: observance, S2598 [23AP]

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

Bull Jagger Brewing Co.: tribute, S258 [1FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S4336 [20JN]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 536), S5898 [1AU]

Statements

Tribute to Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol Free Foundation: Senator Hoeven, S3622–S3625 [24MY]

Texts of

H.R. 3567, Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H315 [1FE]

S. Res. 536, National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, S5883, S5899 [1AU]

ALCORN, WALTER

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E402 [21MR]

ALDEN, IA

Remarks in House

Tibbs, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1554 [19SE]

ALDEN, NY

Remarks in House

Alden Farmers Market: tribute, E1578 [20SE]

ALDIE, VA

Remarks in House

Mercer Middle School: tribute to winter food drive, E478 [28MR]

ALEJANDRE, ARMANDO, JR.

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

ALEXANDER, KEITH B.

Letters

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012), S5704 [31JY]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8457 [28DE]

ALEXANDER, LAMAR (a Senator from Tennessee)

Addresses

Bipartisan Policy Center Century of Service Honorees: Howard H. Baker, Jr., S2127 [28MR]

Filibuster—‘‘Democracy’s Finest Show . . . The Right To Talk Your Head Off’’: by, S7318 [3DE]

Film Introduction About Howard H. Baker, Jr.: by, S2126 [28MR]

Fund for American Studies Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner: by, S5206• [19JY]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3846 [7JN], S4275 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8208 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7238, S7258 [29NO], S7297 [30NO]

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

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6860, S6869 [15NO]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3453, S3455 [22MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2515 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S543 [9FE], S787, S796 [15FE], S861 [16FE], S1152 [29FE], S1389 [5MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5383 [25JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY], S4896 [11JY], S4973 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5213 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2865 [26AP]

Appointments

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S1399 [5MR]

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, William Lawson, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S4319 [20JN]

Do You Want the Good News First? Thomas L. Friedman, New York (NY) Times, S3761 [6JN]

Filibuster Reform—Avoid the ‘Nuclear Option’, Richard A. Arenberg, Washington (DC) Post, S7317 [3DE]

Puff, the Magic Drag on the Economy—Time To Let the Pernicious Production Tax Credit for Wind Power Blow Away, by, Wall Street Journal, S6530 [20SE]

Republicans Blow With the Wind—Another Industry Wants To Keep Its Taxpayer Subsidies, Wall Street Journal, S1453 [7MR]

Senate Rule Changes Come With Risk, Martin P. Paone, Hill (publication), S3250 [17MY], S7316 [3DE]

Time for a Medicaid-Education Grand Swap, by, Wall Street Journal, S3762 [6JN]

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, Robert Knox, Boston (MA) Globe, S670 [15FE]

Turbines in the Backyard—The Sound and the Strobes, Andy Webster, New York (NY) Times, S669 [15FE]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, Robert Bryce, FoxNews.com (Internet site), S669 [15FE]

Wind Farms Multiply, Fueling Clashes With Nearby Residents, Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S670 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agriculture: phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see S. 25), S1089 [28FE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 36), S1195 [1MR]

Collective bargaining: ensure fairness in election procedures with respect to collective bargaining representatives (see S. 1425), S1050 [27FE]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3901 [11JN]

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S351 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S4205 [14JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. Res. 176), S4152 [13JN]

Economy: provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S8507 [28DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

FDA: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (see S. 2289), S2392 [17AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4893 [11JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6628 [21SE]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S2324 [16AP]

——— repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see S. 19), S5047 [16JY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

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

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S5213 [19JY]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

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

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S4369 [20JN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3300), S4203 [14JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S4239 [18JN]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S5382 [25JY]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1173), S4822 [10JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S7040 [28NO]

Motor vehicles: improve certain laws relative to use of high occupancy vehicle facilities (see S. 3191), S3234 [16MY]

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

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

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

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

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

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

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

National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week: designate (see S. Res. 603), S7215 [29NO]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S5134 [18JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 3221), S3730 [5JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S3731 [5JN]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see S. 1368), S4418 [21JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8452 [27DE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6342 [13SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5305 [24JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see S. 3471), S5980 [2AU]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S75 [24JA]

——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 2258), S2242 [29MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 3695), S8203 [19DE]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see S. 3494), S6746 [13NO]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 1461), S132 [26JA]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4725 [28JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S2497 [18AP]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S3088 [10MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

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

Excerpts

‘‘Good Fight—Hard Lessons From Searchlight to Washington’’: Senator Reid and Mark Warren, S7316 [3DE]

Letters

Marketplace Fairness Act: several Senators, S817 [16FE]

Lists

Quotes from Senators and ‘‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’’ (motion picture) relative to Senate filibuster rules, S7319 [3DE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4275 [19JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S1041, S1042, S1044, S1045, S1046 [27FE], S5112–S5114 [18JY], S5271, S5272, S5273, S5274 [24JY]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8426 [27DE]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400 [22MY]

Budget: deficit, S8026 [13DE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3199 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3199 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3199 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3199 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3199 [16MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4880 [11JY]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S815–S817 [16FE]

Colleges and universities: improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): investigation of fungal meningitis outbreak resulting from tainted medication, S6846 [15NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6476 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: port deepening projects funding, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3610 [24MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2896 [7MY], S2942, S2944 [8MY], S3003 [9MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2733 [25AP]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, S3760 [6JN], S5722 [31JY]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration nuclear modernization program funding, S815 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S2942, S2944 [8MY], S3004 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3199 [16MY], S3258, S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7728 [11DE], S8026 [13DE]

——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258, S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S4628 [26JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S668 [15FE]

Education: reduce higher education costs, S396–S398 [9FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S3952, S3954 [12JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4318 [20JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S2127 [28MR]

FDA: regulation and oversight of compounding pharmacies to prevent manufacturing and tainting of medications, S6846 [15NO]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4627 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3400 [22MY]

Fowlkes, John T., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S4802 [10JY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8426 [27DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3949 [12JN]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN]

Libraries: anniversary of founding of Carnegie libraries, S4629 [26JN]

Medicaid: funding, S2896–S2898 [7MY]

——— impact of increased funding obligations on States, S2942 [8MY], S3761 [6JN]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, S3002 [9MY]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, S7729 [11DE]

National Academy of Sciences: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 447), S3002 [9MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S286 [2FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, S2011, S2012 [26MR]

——— repeal, S2011, S2012 [26MR]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400 [22MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2371 [17AP], S2468 [18AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3248, S3249 [17MY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2127 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S1453 [7MR], S2128 [28MR], S3952, S3954 [12JN], S5721 [31JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S286 [2FE]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1590 [13MR], S4802 [10JY]

Senate: legislative process, S3248–S3250 [17MY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S7314 [3DE], S7728 [11DE], S8027 [13DE]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3248, S3249 [17MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5271 [24JY]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S668 [15FE], S1452 [7MR], S5721 [31JY], S6530 [20SE], S6846 [15NO], S8026 [13DE]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2944 [8MY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4880 [11JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S668 [15FE]

Votes: position on missed, S4760• [29JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Robert R. Bell: Tennessee Board of Regents, S4362• [20JN]

Statements

Filibuster and Its Consequences: Robert C. Byrd (2010), S7317 [3DE]

Marketplace Fairness Act: Several Individuals, S817 [16FE]

Tributes

Baker, Howard H., Jr., S2127 [28MR]

Bell, Robert R., S4362• [20JN]

Boozman, Senator, S1043 [27FE]

Hoffman, Bill, S2468 [18AP]

Hoffman, Wilbur K. (Bill), S1130 [29FE]

Iman, Neena, S5721 [31JY]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8106 [18DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S2229 [29MR]

Russell, Lowell, S2468 [18AP]

Summitt, Pat, S2480 [18AP]

Watson, Franklin N., S2468 [18AP]

ALEXANDER, MARQUIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2081 [25AP], E605 [19AP], E641 [25AP]

ALEXANDER, MICHAEL L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8297 [20DE]

ALEXANDER, MIRIAM A.

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S840 [16FE]

ALEXANDER, RODNEY (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H613 [8FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H376 [1FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H513 [6FE]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H2289 [27AP]

America’s Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 253), H115 [23JA]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3981 [25JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H3363 [31MY]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H1847 [16AP]

Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see H.R. 6459), H6231 [20SE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 1558), H79 [18JA]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H5292 [25JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6578 [30NO]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2569 [9MY]

Medicare: provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H28 [17JA]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3700 [8JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H903 [16FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H513 [6FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2447 [8MY]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2072 [24AP]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6280 [21SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2447 [8MY]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H1209 [6MR]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H571 [7FE]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H613 [8FE]

Burmah, Norman and Norma: Louisiana Family Forum (organization) Marriage Hall of Fame inductees, E286• [29FE]

Corps of Engineers: exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613 [8FE]

Grambling State University: anniversary, E1430• [3AU]

Monroe, LA: tribute to St. Francis Medical Center auxiliary members, E285• [29FE]

West Monroe, LA: anniversary of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, E1318• [25JY]

Tributes

Addison, Carl, E1360• [31JY]

Bolton, Roscoe A., E390• [20MR], E1759• [15NO]

Bruscato, Angela, E285• [29FE]

Carter, Roger M., E1821• [28NO]

Cascio, Victor, E1584• [21SE]

Cleveland, James F., E1511• [13SE]

Davis, Charlie D., E1758• [15NO]

Lemoine, Bonnie, E1147• [27JN]

Mintz, Saul, E1588• [21SE]

Pyles, Jimmy, E1826• [28NO]

Stassi, Annette, E1586• [21SE]

ALEXANDER CREEK, AK

Bills and resolutions

Native Americans: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Remarks in House

Days of Remembrance: observance, E550 [17AP]

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

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Arlington, VA, chapter, E297 [1MR]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E1552 [19SE]

Rodriguez, Andrew: Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award recipient, E482 [29MR]

ALEXION INC.

Remarks in House

Smithfield, RI: tribute to Alexion Inc., biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, E1636 [21SE]

ALEYNIKOV, SERGEY

Remarks in House

Courts: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

ALFORD, EDWARD M.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4297 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility: tribute to recipients, S3726–S3728 [5JN]

ALGAZE, DAVID

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4786 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4786 [11JY]

ALGERIA, PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Africa: condemn human rights abuses of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, H6741 [12DE]

Statements

Declaration to Moroccan-Controlled Western Sahara and Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Algeria—Summary of Preliminary Observations: Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights (organization), E1647 [21SE]

Moroccan Initiative in the Western Sahara: Moroccan American Center for Policy, E1963–E1965 [19DE]

ALHAMBRA, CA

Remarks in House

Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]

ALI, MUHAMMAD

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

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

Tribute, H38 [18JA], E228 [17FE]

ALI, QUASEM

Remarks in House

Bangladesh: call for release of political prisoners, E1176 [28JN]

ALI, RUSSLYNN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1913 [12DE]

ALIBHAI, SULEIMAN

Remarks in House

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington: Professional Service Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees

ALL TRUST HOME CARE, INC.

Remarks in House

Rohan, Mike: SBA Illinois Small Business Entrepreneurial Success of the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

ALLARD, MONICA

Essays

State of the Union, S123 [26JA]

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Ameris, Philip: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Man of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

Coultas, Carol: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA, LABOR COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Ameris, Philip: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Man of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

Coultas, Carol: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

ALLEGRO, NICOLAS

Remarks in House

Virginia: tribute to students selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band, E1 [6JA]

ALLEN, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1644 [21SE]

ALLEN, CHARLES

Poems

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

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6539 [20SE]

ALLEN, ERNIE

Letters

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders, S2757, S2793 [26AP]

Tribute: Senator McConnell, S6836 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5634 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6835 [15NO]

ALLEN, JACQUELINE C.

Proclamations

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

ALLEN, JALISA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1104 [21JN]

ALLEN, JESSICA

Remarks in House

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

ALLEN, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1757 [15NO]

ALLEN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2214 [27AP]

ALLEN, JULIANNE E. MARKS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1597 [21SE]

ALLEN, LaVERDA O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E145 [6FE]

ALLEN, NORRIS K., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E14 [13JA]

ALLEN, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E443 [26MR], E523 [16AP]

ALLEN, PHILLIP C.

Remarks in House

South Florida Business Leader of the Year: award recipient, E119 [2FE]

ALLEN, SHAWANDA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1300 [23JY]

ALLEN, WEST

Letters

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S8013 [13DE]

ALLEN, WILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1758 [15NO]

ALLENTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1637 [21SE]

ALLENTOWN (PA) MORNING CALL

Articles and editorials

Paterno Built Penn State On, Off the Field, H669 [9FE]

ALLERGY & ASTHMA NETWORK MOTHERS OF ASTHMATICS (organization)

Letters

Breath of Fresh Air Act, E1425 [3AU]

ALLEYNE, ATNRE

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

ALLIANCE FOR BIOSECURITY

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7294 [19DE]

ALLIANCE FOR NATURAL HEALTH USA

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S5384 [25JY]

ALLIANCE FOR NUCLEAR ACCOUNTABILITY

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2843 [17MY]

ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS & WRITERS

Remarks in House

Anderson, Anthony: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

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

ALLIANCE OF NUCLEAR WORKERS ADVOCACY GROUPS

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2842 [17MY]

ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 406), S2030 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 406), S2517 [18AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 406, anniversary, S2033 [26MR], S2517 [18AP]

ALLISON, KEVIN M.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

Shaw, Mike: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1420 [6MR]

ALMEIDA, BRYAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4946 [12JY]

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONORARY ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1620 [21SE]

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Theta Lambda Omega chapter: tribute to Debutante Scholarship Cotillion, E777 [10MY]

Tribute, E676 [26AP]

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Beta Beta Lambda Chapter for contribution to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, E1 [6JA]

ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS ADDITIONS AND PRATT AND MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE RIVERS PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 322) (S. Rept. 112–108), S41 [23JA]

al-QAEDA (terrorist organization)

Remarks in House

Africa: recognize the growing threat of terrorist organizations, E684 [27AP]

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

ALSHOUSE, ALEX J.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

ALTA, UT

Remarks in House

Public lands: convey certain parcels of land to Alta, UT (S. 684), H3714 [18JN]

Reports filed

Land Parcel Conveyance to Alta, UT: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 684) (H. Rept. 112–434), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 684, Alta, UT, land parcel conveyance, H3714 [18JN]

ALTADENA, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1857 [30NO]

Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]

Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]

ALTERMAN, STEPHEN A.

Letters

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H4013 [26JN]

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy

ALTHEA GIBSON EXCELLENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4130), H1133 [1MR]

ALTMANN, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E3 [6JA]

ALTMIRE, JASON (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3027 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4980, H5011 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

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

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H903 [16FE]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H2072 [24AP]

Appalachian Development Highway System: allow a State to use toll credits toward the non-Federal share requirement for funds made available to carry out highway projects (see H.R. 1218), H159 [24JA]

Armed Forces: prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H1741 [28MR]

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

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H802 [15FE]

Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1210 [6MR]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H5130 [23JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H572 [7FE]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H802 [15FE]

——— provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see H.R. 1547), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of HHS: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (see H.R. 1325), H1543 [22MR]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1847 [16AP]

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

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H5130 [23JY]

Diseases: authorize and support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection and encourage interdisciplinary collaborative research on the relationship between psoriasis and its comorbid conditions (see H.R. 2033), H1391 [19MR]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H2813 [16MY]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H182 [25JA]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H1741 [28MR]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3916 [20JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H5711 [2AU]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1210 [6MR]

Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6413), H6280 [21SE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5631 [1AU]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H1306 [8MR]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1154 [5MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1847 [16AP]

Members of Congress: clarify whether a House Member is subject to a deduction in pay due to absence by defining absent as missing any vote held in the House on a given day (see H.R. 6085), H5010 [18JY]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H28 [17JA]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1367 [16MR]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1810), H7429 [21DE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5711 [2AU]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H3662 [7JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President (see H.R. 4093), H1016 [28FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H802 [15FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1154 [5MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6318 [26OC]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5860 [11SE]

——— increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H3577 [6JN]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H3807 [19JN]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H3578 [6JN]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H115 [23JA]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H5860 [11SE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H1134 [1MR]

——— treat Korea Defense Service Medal recipients as war veterans for purposes of determining whether contributions to posts and organizations of war veterans are charitable contributions (see H.R. 5903), H5712 [2AU]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3481 [5JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1543 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H3732 [18JN]

Tariff: Bayderm bottom DLV-N (see H.R. 4639), H2123 [25AP]

——— chloromethylbenzene (see H.R. 4633), H2123 [25AP]

——— ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers (see H.R. 4636), H2123 [25AP]

——— iminodisuccinate (see H.R. 4641), H2123 [25AP]

——— Mesamoll (see H.R. 4642), H2123 [25AP]

——— phenylisocyanate (see H.R. 4635), H2123 [25AP]

——— p-nitrotoluene (see H.R. 4638), H2123 [25AP]

——— p-toluidine (see H.R. 4637), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene (see H.R. 4634), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2-chlorotoluene (see H.R. 4632), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol (see H.R. 4640), H2123 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (H.R. 5996), H3975 [21JN]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (H.R. 5954), H3733 [18JN]

Tariff: Bayderm bottom DLV-N (H.R. 4639), H2127 [25AP]

——— chloromethylbenzene (H.R. 4633), H2127 [25AP]

——— ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers (H.R. 4636), H2127 [25AP]

——— iminodisuccinate (H.R. 4641), H2127 [25AP]

——— Mesamoll (H.R. 4642), H2127 [25AP]

——— phenylisocyanate (H.R. 4635), H2127 [25AP]

——— p-nitrotoluene (H.R. 4638), H2127 [25AP]

——— p-toluidine (H.R. 4637), H2127 [25AP]

——— 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene (H.R. 4634), H2127 [25AP]

——— 2-chlorotoluene (H.R. 4632), H2127 [25AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol (H.R. 4640), H2127 [25AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H905 [17FE], H6809 [17DE]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H716, H718, H719, H720 [14FE]

Business and industry: eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3031 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7372 [20DE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4980 [18JY]

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

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3535 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3535 [6JN]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians, H4624 [29JN]

——— State distracted driving prevention grant funding, H3953, H3954, H3955 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: construction of VA health care center offsite from Butler, PA, Medical Center, H3318 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3318 [31MY]

DiCarlo, Victor: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H6681 [11DE]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (H.R. 2505), E48• [19JA]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6836, H6864, H6866, H6867 [18DE], H7438 [30DE], H7520 [1JA]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6866, H6867 [18DE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H202, H204, H205 [31JA], H716, H718, H719, H720 [14FE]

Farrell, PA: anniversary of Croatian American Civic Club ‘‘Hrvatski Dom’’ Croatian home, E1686• [5OC]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6771 [13DE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3744 [19JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3039 [17MY]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H718 [14FE]

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

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3744 [19JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3039 [17MY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6193 [20SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6193 [20SE]

Journal: question of approval, H6835 [18DE]

La Roche College: anniversary, H6670 [5DE]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (H.R. 5738), H6480 [28NO]

Medicare: reform, H6864 [18DE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 3643), H905 [17FE]

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (H.R. 5788), H6479 [28NO]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H44 [18JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4899, H4900 [17JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Fox Chapel Area High School for participation in Library of Congress Veterans History Project, E850• [18MY]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (H.R. 3892), H6481, H6482 [28NO]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (H.R. 3533), H202 [31JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3744 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4624 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3039 [17MY], H3953, H3954, H3955 [21JN]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (H.R. 5954), H6484 [28NO]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7278 [19DE]

Staff: tribute, H7473 [31DE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7520 [1JA]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H6538 [30NO]

——— permanently extend the research and development credit, H716, H718 [14FE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H6810 [17DE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3592 [7JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H202, H204, H205 [31JA], H720 [14FE]

——— infrastructure funding, H202, H204, H205 [31JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H7474 [31DE]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5905 [12SE]

ALTON, IL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1223 [11JY]

Parker, Garret: Illinois Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1349 [30JY]

Union Baptist Church: anniversary, E775 [10MY]

ALTON (IL) TELEGRAPH

Articles and editorials

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

ALTOONA, IA

Remarks in House

Guldner, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1937 [17DE]

ALTOONA, PA

Remarks in House

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

ALTURAS, CA

Remarks in House

Railroads: anniversary of Lake County Railroad, E1633 [21SE]

ALUM, ROLAND A.

Articles and editorials

Cuba’s Culture of Poverty Persists, E59 [23JA]

ALVARADO, VICENTE

Remarks in House

Modesto, CA: inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

ALVARÉ, HELEN M.

Letters

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1117 [29FE]

ALVEREZ, FRANCISCO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E809 [16MY]

ALVIS HOUSE (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E382 [19MR]

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Letters

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act, S325 [2FE]

Remarks in House

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

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606, E1618, E1636 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, S6617 [21SE]

AMADOR, ANGELO I.

Letters

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S854 [16FE]

AMADOR, BRIAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5154 [18JY]

AMASH, JUSTIN (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4970 [18JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2171 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 3583), H115 [23JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H2569 [9MY]

——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 3709), H945 [17FE]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 3785), H115 [23JA]

Budget: eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H2289 [27AP]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see H.R. 3581), H115 [23JA]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (see H.R. 3578), H159 [24JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H115 [23JA]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1831), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H7516 [31DE]

Dept. of Justice: transmit to the House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing U.S. citizens and targets abroad (see H. Res. 819), H6536 [29NO]

Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H27 [17JA]

Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 3090), H2329 [7MY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 3609), H79 [18JA]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3609), H116 [23JA]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 3835), H221 [31JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1807 [29MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3734 [18JN]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H6061 [14SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

IMF: repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, repeal increase in the U.S. quota in that Fund, and certain other authorities, and rescind related appropriations (see H.R. 2313), H6152 [19SE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5293 [25JY]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H3164 [18MY]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H5631 [1AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H903 [16FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Taxation: provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H6152 [19SE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 3308), H115 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see H.R. 6495), H6274 [21SE]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (H.R. 6495), H6277 [21SE]

Eximbank: abolish (H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3077, H3079 [17MY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H4970 [18JY]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H3079 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4970 [18JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5153 [24JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2171 [26AP]

——— prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171 [26AP]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H3077 [17MY]

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION

Remarks in House

Rodriguez, Andrew: Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award recipient, E482 [29MR]

AMBROSE, JILLIAN

Articles and editorials

UK Offers New Tax Breaks for Remote Fields, S2051 [27MR]

AMBROSE, JOSEPH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6718 [13NO]

AMBUL, MARIA

Remarks in House

American Heritage Girl (organization): Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

AMERICA CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEANINGFULLY PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCE (AMERICA COMPETES) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

AMERICA INVENTS ACT

Amendments

Correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8512, S8517 [28DE], H7455 [30DE]

Analyses

Correct and improve (H.R. 6621), E2016 [31DE]

Bills and resolutions

Correct and improve (see H.R. 6621), H6578 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Correct and improve (H.R. 6621), H6842–H6844 [18DE]

——— Senate amendment, H7455–H7457 [30DE], H7559 [1JA], E2034 [2JA]

Enact (H.R. 1249), H969 [28FE]

Government regulations: exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6427 [19SE]

Correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8517 [28DE]

Enact (H.R. 1249), S4194 [14JN]

Patents: transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S4194 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 6621, correct and improve, H6842 [18DE]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7294 [19DE]

AMERICAN ACTION FORUM (organization)

Letters

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H537 [7FE]

AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Articles and editorials

Pikeville Medical Center, S3271 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Pikeville, KY: Pikeville Medical Center recipient of American Alliance of Healthcare Providers Hospital of the Year award, S3271 [17MY]

AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS

Remarks in House

Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation: Dept. of State Museums Connect grant recipient, E1671 [28SE]

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

Letters

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements, S7028 [28NO]

AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2473 [9MY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CANCER RESEARCH

Remarks in House

Diseases: cancer research funding, E938 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Martins, Clarissa: American Association of Cancer Research Thomas J. Bardos Award recipient, S5480 [26JY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Remarks in House

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES

Letters

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement, H4153 [27JN]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS see AARP (organization)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Remarks in House

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

Remarks in Senate

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S879 [17FE], S1192 [1MR]

AMERICAN BANKER (publication)

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Dressel, Melanie: American Banker (publication) Community Banker of the Year award recipient, E117 [2FE]

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Letters

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach to be circuit judge, S5646 [30JY]

Paycheck Fairness Act, S3699 [5JN]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4607 [26JN], S5643 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S3229 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Access to Justice Committees: tribute, H1963 [18AP]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION

Amendments

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

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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

Motions

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

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding for salary or compensation of a Director of Construction and Facilities Management who does not meet certain qualifications, H3344 [31MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 2489), H3760 [19JN], H5735, H5736 [10SE]

Reports filed

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 112–605), H4906 [17JY]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Battlefields Under the American Battlefield Protection Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 779) (S. Rept. 112–116), S41 [23JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2489, National Park Service acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, H5735 [10SE]

AMERICAN BOILER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S1510 [8MR]

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E36 [18JA], E92 [31JA]

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2241 [27AP]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1133 [29FE]

AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE

Letters

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3884 [11JN]

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

National Chemistry Week: observance, E1570 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

Remarks in House

Brown, Chuck: ACLU of the Nation’s Capital Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

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

Grabill, David: Northern California ACLU Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

AMERICAN CLOTHING FOR AMERICAN OLYMPIANS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6132), H4907 [17JY]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S840 [16FE]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Remarks in House

National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute: tribute, E671 [26AP]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

Letters

Limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster, H1512 [22MR]

AMERICAN COLLEGE TUITION TAX RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4038), H801 [15FE]

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2237 [27AP]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H986 [28FE]

Lists

Members, H2237 [27AP]

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL

Letters

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates, S7424 [5DE]

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Remarks in House

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

AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO.

Remarks in House

Moorhead, MN: decision to lockout factory workers, H386 [2FE]

——— restart of negotiations to settle labor dispute and lockout at factory, H3489 [6JN]

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH

Amendments

Goals and ideals: support (S. Res. 600), S7275, S7276 [29NO]

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see S. Res. 600), S6894 [26NO]

Remarks in House

Observance, E1735 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Goals and ideals: support (S. Res. 600), S7276 [29NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 600, support goals and ideals, S6896 [26NO], S7276 [29NO]

AMERICAN DREAM ACCOUNTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

AMERICAN EAGLE DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Observance, E1067 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 498), S4308 [19JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 498, designate, S4305, S4309 [19JN]

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Goals and ideals: support (H. Res. 811), E1794 [16NO]

Observance, E1763 [15NO]

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO., INC.

Remarks in House

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

AMERICAN ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 7): consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Articles and editorials

In the House, a Transportation Train Wreck, H527 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7), H218 [31JA]

Enact (H.R. 7): consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

Letters

Provisions: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Press releases

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period: Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H744 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H461, H462 [3FE]

Economy: importance of job creation, H662 [9FE]

Enact (H.R. 7), H201–H207 [31JA], H386 [2FE], H461–H463 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H526 [7FE], H632, H635 [8FE], H662 [9FE], H699, H720, H721 [14FE], H731, H732, H737, H739, H759 [15FE], H818, H894–H897 [16FE], H930 [17FE], H952 [27FE], H978 [28FE], H1161, H1189, H1190 [6MR], H1221 [7MR], H1433, H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1603–H1607 [27MR], H1668 [28MR], H1748, H1749, H1755–H1760 [29MR], H1934–H1937 [18AP], E213, E217 [16FE], E514 [30MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H750 [15FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H477 [6FE], H631 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 7), S585, S587 [14FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 7, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Provisions: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 112–397), H696 [13FE]

Statements

Provisions: Executive Office of the President, H745 [15FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 7, provisions, H740 [15FE]

AMERICAN ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS FINANCING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3864), H374 [1FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 112–396), H696 [13FE]

AMERICAN ENERGY AND JOB PROMOTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2201), S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4254 [19JN]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for wind power, S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4254 [19JN]

AMERICAN ENERGY FIRST ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4211), H1390 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4211), H1375 [19MR]

AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 352), S1708 [15MR]

AMERICAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Letters

Provisions: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, H6605 [4DE]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

Enact (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6582, provisions, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Three Cheers for the Magnitsky Act and American Values, H6407 [16NO]

AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5874), H3362 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5874), H6518 [29NO]

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.

Remarks in House

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Articles and editorials

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Champaign County, IL: anniversary of Champaign County Farm Bureau, E127 [3FE]

Geitner, Rex E.: San Mateo County, CA, Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, E202 [15FE]

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

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Letters

Increase contribution by new Federal employees for defined retirement benefits, H920 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Cox, J. David: American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center (organization) Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award recipient, S3039 [9MY]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Letters

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H329 [1FE]

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2243 [27AP]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2242 [27AP]

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

MacLaine, Shirley: American Film Institute Life Achievement Award recipient, E1022 [7JN], E1108 [21JN]

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE YITZHAK RABIN CENTER (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Cox, J. David: American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center (organization) Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award recipient, S3039 [9MY]

AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS (organization)

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity, S5431 [26JY]

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6603 [4DE]

AMERICAN GROWTH, RECOVERY, EMPOWERMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (AGREE) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3764, S3765 [6JN]

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S841 [16FE]

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

Remarks in House

National Wear Red Day: tribute, H443 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: tribute to participation in American Heart Association Go Red for Women cardiovascular disease awareness campaign, S4293 [19JN]

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H201 [31JA], H817 [16FE], E128 [3FE]

AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5092 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Kavadas, Nick: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Chapter, District, and National Ahepan of the Year award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Kavadas, Pete: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association honoree, E1808 [27NO]

Skora, Joseph: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Prometheus Award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

AMERICAN HERBAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S5383 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E187 [14FE]

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRL (organization)

Remarks in House

Ambul, Maria: American Heritage Girl (organization) Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

AMERICAN HEROES COLA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4142), H1153 [5MR]

AMERICAN HIGHWAY USERS ALLIANCE

Letters

Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act, H5606 [1AU]

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Remarks in House

Motor vehicles: anniversary of U.S. car production, E1768 [15NO]

AMERICAN HORSE SLAUGHTER PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2966), H2144 [26AP]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E759 [10MY]

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC)

Letters

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, S3253 [17MY]

Limitations on U.S. assistance, S6572 [21SE]

AMERICAN JOBS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

AMERICAN JOBS IN AMERICAN FORESTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

AMERICAN LEGION

Letters

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding, H5059 [19JY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, S4858 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E341 [8MR]

Bangor, ME: anniversary of James W. Williams American Legion Post 12, E1650 [21SE]

Berea, OH: tribute to restoration of Victory Arch at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, E1379 [1AU]

Maine: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary, E1048 [15JN]

Mineral Wells, TX: tribute to Mineral Wells Independent School District and American Legion Post 75 Veterans Day of Remembrance program, E1948 [18DE]

Plymouth, MA: rededication of American Legion Post 40, E1412 [3AU]

AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Political ethics: influence on State legislators, H1920 [18AP], H2019 [19AP], H2073 [25AP], H2141 [26AP]

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

Press releases

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2240 [27AP]

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health, S4321 [20JN]

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5865), H5830–H5835 [11SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5865) (H. Rept. 112–659), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5865, provisions, H5830 [11SE]

AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK TINIAN ANNEX ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 112–597), H4906 [17JY]

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Remarks in House

National Nurses Week: observance, H2819 [17MY], E747 [9MY]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 83), H2333 [8MY]

AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER

Remarks in House

Madison, WI: St. Mary’s Hospital designation as magnet facility by American Nurses Credentialing Center, E134 [3FE]

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity, S5431 [26JY]

AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Evans, William: American Pharmacists Association Remington Honor Medal recipient, E389 [20MR]

AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E422 [22MR]

AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E906 [30MY]

AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 528), S5304 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E936 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 528), S5318 [24JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 528, anniversary, S5308, S5318 [24JY]

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Mental Illness Awareness Week: observance, E1677 [2OC]

AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6603 [4DE]

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2243 [27AP]

AMERICAN PUBLIC HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Letters

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H318 [1FE]

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION

Letters

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3532 [6JN]

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 460), S3174 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 460), S3177 [15MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 460, National Public Works Week, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT

Amendments

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

Bills and resolutions

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

Taxation: extend program to provide grants for specified energy property in lieu of tax credits (see H.R. 4468), H2030 [19AP]

——— modify and extend the making work pay credit (see S. 3680), S8041 [13DE]

Cloture motions

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

Motions

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

Remarks in House

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

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (H.R. 5976), H4037 [26JN], H4119 [27JN]

——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H4037, H4038, H4040, H4041 [26JN], H4119 [27JN]

Economy: impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements, H2623 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

Economy: impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S823 [16FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S898 [17FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Amendments

World War II: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles (S. Res. 471), S4424, S4429 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

World War II: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Duval County, FL: anniversary of American Red Cross Life Saving Corps, E676 [26AP]

Green-Byrd, Danielle: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Greenwalt, Sophia: American Red Cross Everyday Hero Award recipient, E754 [9MY]

Houston, TX: tribute to American Red Cross, the Texas Arrhythmia Institute (organization), and the Methodist Hospital DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center for Save a Life Community Heart Training Day, H663 [9FE]

Hurricanes: tribute to Connecticut first responders, mayors, and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6349 [14NO]

——— tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, E1755 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska Preparedness Month: observance, S6441 [19SE]

National Preparedness Month: observance, S6441 [19SE]

World War II: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles (S. Res. 471), S4428 [21JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 471, tribute to women who served in American Red Cross Clubmobiles during World War II, S3519 [23MY], S4429 [21JN]

AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT EXTENSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3307), H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for wind power, H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE]

AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) War

Bills and resolutions

Constitution—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (see S. Res. 376), S699 [15FE]

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3818), H158 [24JA]

Remarks in House

Canada: tribute to International Memorial Service at Fort Chambly, E599 [19AP]

Casimir Pulaski Day: observance, E310 [5MR], E1748 [13NO]

General Society Sons of the Revolution: tribute to Kings Mountain, TN, chapter for signing of the U.S. Constitution anniversary observation, E1477 [11SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution, E1998 [21DE]

——— establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (H.R. 2181), H4809 [11JY]

National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 2489), H3760 [19JN], H5735, H5736 [10SE]

Wilkes County, GA: anniversary of Battle of Kettle Creek, E189 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Constitution—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (S. Res. 376), S4780 [29JN]

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3822 [7JN]

Reports filed

Memorial Establishment on Federal Land in the District of Columbia To Honor Free African Americans and Slaves Who Fought During the American Revolution: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 883) (S. Rept. 112–118), S41 [23JA]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 112–605), H4906 [17JY]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Battlefields Under the American Battlefield Protection Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 779) (S. Rept. 112–116), S41 [23JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2489, National Park Service acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, H5735 [10SE]

S. Res. 376, commemorate anniversary of signing of the U.S. Constitution and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values, S703 [15FE], S4780 [29JN]

AMERICAN RIVERS (organization)

Letters

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181 [6MR]

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5109 [23JY]

AMERICAN SAMOA

Bills and resolutions

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Health: extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories (see H.R. 6585), H6326 [6NO]

Immigration: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4021), H725 [14FE]

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

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3812), H158 [24JA]

Letters

Insular Areas Act: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4889 [17JY]

Memorandums

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

Remarks in House

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

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (H.R. 5897), E974 [5JN]

Immigration: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (H.R. 4021), E192 [14FE]

Medicaid: adjust cap on payments and statutory matching rate for territories, H2607, H2611, H2614, H2627, H2628, H2630 [10MY], E1247 [12JY]

Minimum wage: delay increase, H4890–H4892 [17JY]

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

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (H.R. 5824), H2820 [17MY]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 3812), H130 [24JA]

Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), H4888–H4894 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

AMERICAN SHORE AND BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

Letters

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H834 [16FE]

AMERICAN SHRIMP PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Countervailing duties application to nonmarket economy countries, H1169 [6MR]

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA)

Remarks in House

Tucson, AZ: tribute to organizations supporting lives of shelter animals, E125 [2FE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Remarks in House

Employee Learning Week: tribute, E1938 [17DE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Bills and resolutions

Tariff: check valves of steel approved for use in nuclear facilities (see H.R. 5219, 5225, 5226), H2272 [27AP]

——— hand operated globe type valves of steel approved for use in nuclear facilities (see H.R. 5222, 5223, 5224), H2272 [27AP]

AMERICAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COUNCIL

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1724 [15MR]

Surveys

Economic State of Small Business, H5239 [25JY]

AMERICAN SYRIAN COALITION

Letters

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership, E1385 [1AU]

AMERICAN TAXPAYER AND WESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMER PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2915) (H. Rept. 112–431), H1844 [16AP]

AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 8), S8592, S8608 [31DE], H7536 [1JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 8): consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 844), H7565 [1JA]

Letters

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 8), H7551 [1JA]

Remarks in House

Budget: reform entitlement programs, H7556 [1JA]

Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, H7556 [1JA]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7575 [2JA], E2034 [2JA]

Enact (H.R. 8): consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7531–H7536 [1JA]

——— Senate amendments, H7518, H7519, H7520, H7526, H7536–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7575 [2JA], E2034 [2JA]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments, H7526 [1JA]

Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, H7558 [1JA]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H7552, H7556 [1JA]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H7555 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 8), S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S8584 [31DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 844, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 8, provisions, H7531 [1JA]

AMERICAN TRADITION PARTNERSHIP, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, S4452–S4455 [25JN]

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Letters

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement, H4152 [27JN]

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

Articles and editorials

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

AMERICANS FOR SMART NATURAL CATASTROPHE POLICY see SmarterSafer.org (organization)

AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM (organization)

Letters

Buffett Rule Act, H6100 [19SE]

AMERICANS FOR TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY COALITION

Letters

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S404 [9FE]

AMERICANS NEED A HEALTHCARE RULING ACT

Remarks in House

Members of Congress: extend pay limitation, H391 [2FE]

AMERICANS UNITED FOR LIFE (organization)

Letters

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3884 [11JN]

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT related term(s) Disabled

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR] (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2390), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: A. Anthony Antosh, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

——— Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

——— Fred Lamback, H2400 [8MY]

——— L. Dara Baldwin and Mark Derry, National Council on Independent Living, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

——— several veterans support organizations, H2399, H2431 [8MY]

——— Susan Henderson, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (organization), H2404 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396–H2406, H2431 [8MY], E749, E753 [9MY], E773 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5472–S5474 [26JY], S6511 [20SE]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2186), S1581 [12MR], S1583 [13MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), S1683 [14MR], S1685 [15MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2063–S2065 [27MR]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480 [26JY]

Tribute, S6938 [27NO], S7367 [4DE]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

AMERICA’S BLOOD CENTERS (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E271 [28FE]

AMERICA’S CAMP (organization)

Remarks in House

Children and youth: tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

AMERICA’S CUP ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1759) (S. Rept. 112–246), S7458 [5DE]

AMERICA’S CUP EVENT AUTHORITY LLC

Remarks in House

Newport, RI: tribute to America’s Cup World Series, H4076 [27JN]

AMERICA’S NATURAL GAS ALLIANCE

Remarks in House

Natual gas: report contesting EPA study on greenhouse gas emissions and natural gas development, H3812 [20JN]

AMERICA’S PROMISE ALLIANCE

Remarks in House

Solano County, CA: inclusion in America’s Promise Alliance ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People’’ list, E1863 [3DE]

AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service

AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Ferragina, Roberto: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year Award recipient, E314 [5MR]

AMERIS, PHILIP

Remarks in House

Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council: Man of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

AMES, IA

Remarks in House

Brinkmeyer, Brady: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E552 [17AP]

Graveline, Robert B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Hanson, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1287 [19JY]

Hurd, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1289 [19JY]

Keller, Nick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Strickland, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E590 [19AP]

Uhlmeyer, Joel H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

VanEvery, Dean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

AMGEN FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

AMHERST, MA

Remarks in House

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

University of Massachusetts Amherst: tribute to University Without Walls program, H3108 [18MY]

AMHERST, NY

Remarks in House

Western New York Safety Conference, Inc.: tribute, E320 [6MR]

AMHERST BALLET THEATRE CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E34 [18JA]

AMODEI, MARK E. (a Representative from Nevada)

Amendments

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3908 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2212 [26AP]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H3976 [21JN]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3916 [20JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H28 [17JA]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1018 [28FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1210 [6MR]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H4907 [17JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H160 [24JA]

Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. 856), H79 [18JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H694 [9FE]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H441 [2FE]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4864 [12JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4656 [29JN]

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

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H2329 [7MY]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H6587 [3DE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4908 [17JY]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6318 [26OC]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1620), H1846 [16AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H2647 [10MY]

——— deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H944 [17FE]

——— ensure that employees who violate certain civil laws do not receive bonuses (see H.R. 4481), H3481 [5JN]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H5728 [7AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Economy: spur economic growth and create jobs (see H.R. 3400), H115 [23JA]

EPA: prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see H.R. 2284), H441 [2FE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H376 [1FE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H2447 [8MY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H182 [25JA]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H115 [23JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H1306 [8MR]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H159 [24JA]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4908 [17JY]

——— address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, forest health, and watershed restoration (see H.R. 1485), H6001 [13SE]

Gambling: establish a program for State licensing of Internet poker (see H.R. 2366), H2033 [19AP]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H1209 [6MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H3578 [6JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H376 [1FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H641 [8FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2033 [19AP]

Israel: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3734 [18JN]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2212 [26AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H2033 [19AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H187 [27JA]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H3808 [19JN]

——— exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals (see H.R. 4127), H1133 [1MR]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H5860 [11SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H79 [18JA]

——— support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 757), H5707 [2AU]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H727 [14FE]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6234 [20SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H2813 [16MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6234 [20SE]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H375 [1FE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H3164 [18MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H221 [31JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H221 [31JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H7425 [20DE]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H2034 [19AP]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1433), H115 [23JA]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 5991), H4908 [17JY]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H4908 [17JY]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H3976 [21JN]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions (see H.R. 3288), H1210 [6MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H2033 [19AP]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified elementary and secondary education tuition (see H.R. 4075), H2329 [7MY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6505 [28NO]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 2327), H3481 [5JN]

——— extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3148), H2134 [25AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H5860 [11SE]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H5630 [1AU]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1004), H2033 [19AP]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H1915 [17AP]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H5923 [12SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H159 [24JA]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H3808 [19JN]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H1273 [7MR]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2813 [16MY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H1100 [29FE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2072 [24AP]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H3808 [19JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H3700 [8JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6505 [28NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H1274 [7MR]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1209 [6MR] (see H.R. 333), H726 [14FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H1571 [26MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 4304), H2289 [27AP]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3700 [8JN]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H2647 [10MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV (see H.R. 4039), H801 [15FE]

——— convey certain public land in and around historic mining townsites in Nevada (see H.R. 6497), H6274 [21SE]

——— convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land in Virginia City, NV, to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (see H.R. 6184), H5290 [25JY]

——— convey to Carlin, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (see H.R. 6282), H5704 [2AU]

Crime: reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 6496), H6274 [21SE]

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

Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (see H.R. 6236), H5524 [31JY]

——— convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see H.R. 3815), H158 [24JA]

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

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

Lincoln County, NV: facilitate planning, permitting, administration, implementation, and monitoring of pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects (see H.R. 6453), H6231 [20SE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2029 [19AP]

Public lands: convey small parcels of National Forest System and BLM lands to landowners whose lands share a boundary with such public lands (see H.R. 4976), H2267 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV (H.R. 4039), H802 [15FE]

——— convey certain public land in and around historic mining townsites in Nevada (H.R. 6497), H6277 [21SE]

——— convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land in Virginia City, NV, to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (H.R. 6184), H5291 [25JY]

——— convey to Carlin, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (H.R. 6282), H5708 [2AU]

Crime: reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 6496), H6277 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (H.R. 6236), H5525 [31JY]

——— convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (H.R. 3815), H158 [24JA]

——— convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (H.R. 3996), H693 [9FE]

——— transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (H.R. 6596), H6429 [16NO]

Lincoln County, NV: facilitate planning, permitting, administration, implementation, and monitoring of pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects (H.R. 6453), H6233 [20SE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H2031 [19AP]

Public lands: convey small parcels of National Forest System and BLM lands to landowners whose lands share a boundary with such public lands (H.R. 4976), H2275 [27AP]

Remarks

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV, H3760 [19JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3760 [19JN]

Dalton, Jacob: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1341• [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Gateway National Recreation Area (H.R. 2606), Senate amendment, H6350 [14NO]

——— prohibit transfer of any Solid Minerals Program function from BLM to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, H3908, H3909 [20JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5241 [25JY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4833, H4837, H4843 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4795 [11JY]

——— require mining companies to pay a royalty for value of hardrock minerals mined on Federal lands and designate revenues for cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines, H4843 [12JY]

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

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3908, H3909 [20JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H64 [18JA]

Tributes

Nixon, Patricia, E332• [7MR]

Raggio, William J., H1145 [5MR]

AMOS, JAMES F.

Letters

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7144 [29NO]

AMTRAK

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (see H.R. 4361), H1845 [16AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Motions

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses, E515 [30MR]

——— develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (H.R. 4361), E520 [16AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

Surface Transportation Board: funding, H4053 [26JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1478 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6606–S6609 [21SE], S8631 [1JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

AMVETS (organization)

Remarks in House

Geiger, Roger: Torrington, CT, AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]

AMY BIEHL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see S. 3370), S4892 [11JY]

Reports filed

Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3370), S5870 [1AU]

ANANIA, JAY N.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4298 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

ANAYA, RUDOLFO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2806 [26AP]

ANCHORAGE, AK

Bills and resolutions

Land use: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 3633), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6619), H6535 [29NO]

Sports: tribute to Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team (see S. Res. 571), S6546 [20SE]

Remarks in House

James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 1710), H1141, H1142 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Land use: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (S. 3633), S6856 [15NO]

Texts of

S. 1710, James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK, H1141 [5MR]

S. Res. 571, tribute to Anchorage, AK, Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team, S6555 [20SE]

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS IN AMERICA, INC.

Remarks in House

Guerin, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E131 [3FE]

Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]

ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

ANDEAN TRADE PROMOTION AND DRUG ERADICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

ANDERSON, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Alliance for Young Artists & Writers: National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

ANDERSON, BESSIE M. RUDOLPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1231 [11JY]

ANDERSON, CARMELL F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E102 [31JA]

ANDERSON, CLARENCE E. (BUD)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1790 [16NO]

ANDERSON, DAN

Remarks in House

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

ANDERSON, DAVID

Prayers

House of Representatives, H588 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H589 [8FE]

ANDERSON, DAVID E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4945 [12JY]

ANDERSON, FRANK W.

Remarks in House

Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH: Judge Felix T. Matia/Chester J. Koch award recipient, E164 [8FE]

ANDERSON, FRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E5 [10JA]

ANDERSON, HARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E35 [18JA]

ANDERSON, IN

Remarks in House

Anderson Police Dept.: express condolences for loss of police dogs, E1475 [11SE]

ANDERSON, JAMES

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4307 [19JN], S4729 [28JN]

ANDERSON, JAMES, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1779 [16NO]

ANDERSON, LEE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1661 [28SE]

ANDERSON, LEE S.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2081 [27MR]

ANDERSON, LEITH

Articles and editorials

Protect Immigrant Women From Violence, H2765 [16MY]

ANDERSON, MARGARET

Articles and editorials

Park Ranger’s Death Highlights the Risks in Federal Law Enforcement, E44 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (see H.R. 5788), H2812 [16MY]

Remarks in House

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (H.R. 5788), H6478, H6479 [28NO]

Tribute, E14 [13JA]

Texts of

H.R. 5788, National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA, H6478 [28NO]

ANDERSON, MARGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3179 [30MY]

ANDERSON, MATT

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to California participants, E1336 [26JY]

——— tribute to New York participants, H4829 [12JY], E1392 [2AU]

ANDERSON, NATE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E192 [14FE]

ANDERSON, RODNEY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E440 [26MR]

ANDERSON, SC

Remarks in House

T.L. Hanna High School: tribute to girls’ soccer team, E916 [31MY]

ANDERSON, SUSAN B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1671 [28SE]

ANDERSON, TEA

Remarks in House

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

ANDOVER, ME

Remarks in House

Television: anniversary of Telstar satellite first transatlantic television signal, E1248 [12JY]

ANDRADE, PATRICIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E483 [29MR]

ANDREA ROSE TEODOSIO FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Teodosio, Thomas and Linda: Catholic Commission of Summit County, OH, Bishop Cosgrove Justice Award recipients, E1889 [7DE]

ANDREAS, JAMES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E683 [27AP]

ANDREES, JoANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E928 [31MY]

ANDREW P. CARPENTER TAX ACT see Taxation

ANDREWS, ELEANOR K.

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]

ANDREWS, JAMES J.

Remarks in House

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase, E517 [30MR]

ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3127 [18MY]

Appointments

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

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Articles and editorials

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, Seth Hanlon, Center for American Progress (Internet site), H5543 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5328 [26JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H4908 [17JY]

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

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

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H1807 [29MR]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1498 [21MR]

Children and youth: establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2012), H3404 [1JN]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H5860 [11SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H5526 [31JY]

Cyprus: allow for certain property claims against Turkey arising out of exclusion of U.S. nationals from property such nationals own in Turkish-occupied territory (see H.R. 2597), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H4908 [17JY]

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

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

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2072 [24AP]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3105 [17MY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4157 [27JN]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H1273 [7MR]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H6344 [13NO]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H6397 [15NO]

Dept. of HUD: authorize use of multifamily housing subject to a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act as workforce residential housing (see H.R. 3825), H694 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see H.R. 6401), H6062 [14SE]

——— establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H641 [8FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H2289 [27AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H5292 [25JY]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H5202 [24JY]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H6300 [2OC]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H2211 [26AP]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H966 [27FE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H6234 [20SE]

——— reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 2159), H1642 [27MR]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H1807 [29MR]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H2569 [9MY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H7264 [18DE]

Education: aid gifted and talented learners, including high-ability learners not formally identified as gifted (see H.R. 1674), H1846 [16AP]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H6152 [19SE]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (see H.R. 4061), H966 [27FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H3662 [7JN]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (see H.R. 3737), H1017 [28FE]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1306 [8MR]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H3662 [7JN]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6062 [14SE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 1068), H2647 [10MY]

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

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H3267 [30MY]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6152 [19SE]

——— prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H2211 [26AP]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5861 [11SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H159 [24JA]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 4175), H1304 [8MR]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H6152 [19SE]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1018 [28FE]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H4065 [26JN]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H2329 [7MY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2896), H966 [27FE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5526 [31JY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H5079 [19JY]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H3808 [19JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5078 [19JY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H2813 [16MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 1589), H3163 [18MY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H694 [9FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

New Jersey: exclude from prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the State legislature (see H.R. 3809), H4605 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Northern Mariana Islands: include in employment services provided under Wagner-Peyser Act (see H.R. 4339), H1804 [29MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H726 [14FE]

——— guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 5981), H3914 [20JN]

Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H1978 [18AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H3976 [21JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H2288 [27AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1306 [8MR]

SBA: extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (see H.R. 2950), H2072 [24AP]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H476 [3FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H79 [18JA]

Sports: permit States to grant exemptions from certain laws for lotteries, sweepstakes, and other betting, gambling, or wagering schemes involving professional and amateur sports (see H.R. 3797), H4605 [28JN]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 4082), H1154 [5MR]

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6318), H5705 [2AU]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2320 [7MY]

Taxation: clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2466), H1391 [19MR]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4775 [10JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5860 [11SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3703 [12JN]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6061 [14SE]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H3733 [18JN]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H3807 [19JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H187 [27JA]

Ukraine: ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H5712 [2AU]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H1101 [29FE]

Workforce Investment Act: integrate public libraries into State and local workforce investment boards (see H.R. 1616), H3363 [31MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H4864 [12JY]

——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H2288 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to make preloaded debit cards available for the purchase of certain goods and services (see H.R. 6675), H7264 [18DE]

Employment: exclude employment contracts and employment disputes from arbitration (see H.R. 4181), H1304 [8MR]

House of Representatives: take any legislative action necessary to verify ratification of Equal Rights Amendment once additional States ratify the amendment (see H. Res. 794), H6232 [20SE]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (see H.R. 6571), H6306 [12OC]

Pensions: extend special funding rules for certain plans maintained by commercial airlines (see H.R. 5715), H2644 [10MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: establish a Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of U.S. Policy (see H.R. 5902), H3577 [6JN]

Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 4854, 4864), H2204 [26AP]

——— chlorotrifluoroethylene (see H.R. 4861), H2204 [26AP]

——— diaminodecane (see H.R. 4855), H2204 [26AP]

——— diphosphoric acid, polymers with ethoxylated reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (see H.R. 4862), H2204 [26AP]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced (see H.R. 4852), H2204 [26AP]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced, ethoxylated (see H.R. 4866), H2204 [26AP]

——— 4,4’-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone (see H.R. 4863), H2204 [26AP]

——— licorice extract (see H.R. 4868), H2204 [26AP]

——— licorice extract derivatives (see H.R. 4867), H2204 [26AP]

——— methoxycarbonyl-terminated perfluorinated polyoxymethylene-polyoxyethylene (see H.R. 4853), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethene, oxidized, polymerized (see H.R. 4856), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethylene,oxidized, polymerized, reduced (see H.R. 4859), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized (see H.R. 4977), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized, reduced hydrolyzed (see H.R. 4851), H2204 [26AP]

——— oxiranemethanol, polymers with reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (see H.R. 4865), H2204 [26AP]

——— p-hydroxybenzoic acid (see H.R. 4858), H2204 [26AP]

——— vinyldine fluoride-trifluoroethylene copolymer (see H.R. 4860), H2204 [26AP]

——— vinylidene chloride-methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile copolymer (see H.R. 4857), H2204 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to make preloaded debit cards available for the purchase of certain goods and services (H.R. 6675), H7264 [18DE]

Employment: exclude employment contracts and employment disputes from arbitration (H.R. 4181), H1305 [8MR]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (H.R. 6571), H6306 [12OC]

Pensions: extend special funding rules for certain plans maintained by commercial airlines (H.R. 5715), H2646 [10MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: establish a Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of U.S. Policy (H.R. 5902), H3577 [6JN]

Tariff: chemicals (H.R. 4854), H2208 [26AP]

——— chemicals (H.R. 4864), H2208 [26AP]

——— chlorotrifluoroethylene (H.R. 4861), H2208 [26AP]

——— diaminodecane (H.R. 4855), H2208 [26AP]

——— diphosphoric acid, polymers with ethoxylated reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (H.R. 4862), H2208 [26AP]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced, ethoxylated (H.R. 4866), H2208 [26AP]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced (H.R. 4852), H2208 [26AP]

——— 4,4’-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone (H.R. 4863), H2208 [26AP]

——— licorice extract derivatives (H.R. 4867), H2208 [26AP]

——— licorice extract (H.R. 4868), H2208 [26AP]

——— methoxycarbonyl-terminated perfluorinated polyoxymethylene-polyoxyethylene (H.R. 4853), H2208 [26AP]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethene, oxidized, polymerized (H.R. 4856), H2208 [26AP]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethylene,oxidized, polymerized, reduced (H.R. 4859), H2208 [26AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized, reduced hydrolyzed (H.R. 4851), H2208 [26AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized (H.R. 4977), H2275 [27AP]

——— oxiranemethanol, polymers with reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (H.R. 4865), H2208 [26AP]

——— p-hydroxybenzoic acid (H.R. 4858), H2208 [26AP]

——— vinyldine fluoride-trifluoroethylene copolymer (H.R. 4860), H2208 [26AP]

——— vinylidene chloride-methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile copolymer (H.R. 4857), H2208 [26AP]

Essays

Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest: Adam White, E1746• [13NO]

——— Akaash Patel, E1745• [13NO]

——— Deanna Paul, E1745• [13NO]

——— Eleni Finkelstein, E1746• [13NO]

——— Emily Ostrander, E1746• [13NO]

——— Harleigh M. Burke, E1745• [13NO]

——— Hope Barnstead, E1746• [13NO]

——— Kelli O’Neil, E1745• [13NO]

——— Sarah Marshall, E1745• [13NO]

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety: Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H2840• [17MY]

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

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

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

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

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

Motions

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4806 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4806 [11JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4024 [26JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, E1755• [14NO]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7575 [2JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7386 [20DE]

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

Barrington, NJ: anniversary of Barrington Band, E11• [13JA]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H525 [7FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H390 [2FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1683, H1726 [28MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (H. Res. 570), H1175 [6MR]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3750 [19JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3750 [19JN]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105• [1FE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H390 [2FE]

Cherry Hill, NJ: anniversary of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, E1753• [14NO]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4169 [28JN]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1175 [6MR]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, E976• [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2789 [16MY], H3008, H3016, H3025 [17MY], H3138 [18MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7386 [20DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2840• [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6778 [13DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6778 [13DE]

——— ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3025 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4958 [18JY]

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

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

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4024 [26JN], H4613 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2231 [27AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H982 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and other renewable energy development funding, H3355, H3356 [31MY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2231 [27AP]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6171 [20SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4024 [26JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6721 [12DE]

——— importance of job creation, H48 [18JA], H525 [7FE], H4742 [10JY]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7405 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H525 [7FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H140 [24JA], H619 [8FE]

EEOC: ruling granting discrimination protections to transgendered people under the Civil Rights Act, E670• [26AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3355, H3356 [31MY], E976• [5JN]

Erick J. Umstead Memorial Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1245• [12JY]

Federal employees: secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4613 [29JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5303, H5304 [26JY]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H3355 [31MY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1474, H1475 [21MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1446 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4742, H4744, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4748, H4749, H4750 [10JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4717 [10JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), motion to recommit, H4806 [11JY]

Historical Society of Winslow Township: tribute to Veterans Day Student Essay Contest winners, E1745• [13NO]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 788), H6171 [20SE]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4169 [28JN]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 827), H6721 [12DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7575 [2JA]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1089 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2691 [15MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5575 [1AU]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1076• [19JN]

Lawnside, NJ: anniversary of Lawnside Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, E1380• [1AU]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, H4747 [10JY]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H140 [24JA]

——— reform, H1683 [28MR], H4743, H4744 [10JY]

Members of Congress: require Members who repeal Federal benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H3593 [7JN]

——— require Members who repeal health care benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H4806 [11JY]

New Jersey (U.S.S.): tribute to volunteers preparing for ceremony to honor those killed at Pearl Harbor, E1862• [3DE]

NIH: anniversary of National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, E1056• [18JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H390 [2FE]

Olympic Games: tribute to New Jersey participants, E1353• [31JY]

Paralympic Games: tribute to New Jersey participants, E1452• [10SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on budget deficit, H4717, H4742 [10JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H4749 [10JY]

——— impact on tax burden, H4745, H4747 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4742, H4744, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4748, H4749, H4750 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4717 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), motion to recommit, H4806 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1446, H1474, H1475 [21MR]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H4745 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4746 [10JY]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H3355 [31MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H48 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6182 [20SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6171 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4613 [29JN]

Rowan University: tribute to RCA Heritage Program Museum, E1053• [18JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1034 [29FE]

Social Finance, Inc.: tribute, E1461• [10SE]

South Jersey Stand Down (organization): tribute, E1864• [3DE]

Taiwan: anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E367• [13MR]

——— imprisonment conditions of former President Chen Shui-Bian, E1258• [17JY]

——— tribute to donations toward Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, E1863• [3DE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E532• [16AP]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5542 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5542 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6171 [20SE]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H525 [7FE], H619 [8FE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3593 [7JN]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H391 [2FE]

——— tax cut for small business, H391 [2FE]

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

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit reductions to strategic delivery systems pending certification that Russia has met certain conditions, H3138 [18MY]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H619 [8FE]

Votes: correction, E1131• [25JN]

——— position on missed, H3685• [8JN], E629• [24AP], E1472• [11SE], E1809• [27NO]

Woodbury, NJ: tribute to Woodbury Rotary Park Memorial Walkway, E973• [5JN]

Reports

Effects of Incarceration on the Mental and Physical Health of Former President Chen Shui-Bian of Taiwan: Joseph Lin, Ken Yoneda, and Charles Whitcomb, E1258• [17JY]

Tributes

Barker, Margaret, E1454• [10SE]

Hammell, Joseph, E1591• [21SE]

Maley, Maurice J. (Bud), E14• [13JA]

Musciano, Mario G., Sr., E1874• [4DE]

Payne, Donald M., H1196 [6MR]

Raphaely, Marianne C., E239• [24FE]

Rouse, Charles, E17• [13JA]

Scriboni, Vincent, E1449• [10SE]

Selko, Rob, E529• [16AP]

Yu, Eugene Chin, E525• [16AP]

ANDREY, ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1103 [21JN]

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY, ME

Remarks in House

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E26 [17JA]

ANGHEL, DENIS

Remarks in House

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

ANGOLA, IN

Essays

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

ANIELSKI, MARLENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1519 [13SE]

ANIMAL FIGHTING SPECTATOR PROHIBITION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1947), S7393 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1947), S7393, S7394 [4DE]

Texts of

S. 1947, provisions, S7393 [4DE]

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Animals: protect birds, rats, and mice (see H.R. 6693), H7424 [20DE]

‘‘Exhibitor’’: modify definition (see S. 3666), S7686 [6DE]

Remarks in House

‘‘Exhibitor’’: modify definition (S. 3666), H7495 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

‘‘Exhibitor’’: modify definition (S. 3666), S7688 [6DE]

Texts of

S. 3666, Animal Welfare Act definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ modification, S7688 [6DE], H7495 [31DE]

ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7403 [4DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1879, H1881, H1882, H1883, H1885, H1886, H1887, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6636, S6638, S6639 [21SE], S6727, S6748, S6749, S6759, S6760 [13NO], S6807, S6808, S6809, S6810, S6811, S6812, S6821, S6822, S6824, S6826, S6827 [14NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: establish criteria for the rate of fees charged for grazing private livestock on public rangelands (see S. 3374), S4893 [11JY]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4284), H1739 [28MR]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (see S. 3666), S7686 [6DE]

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

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

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 6308), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

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

Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 3448), S5487 [26JY]

——— establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (see H.R. 5923), H3660 [7JN]

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

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Government regulations: protect birds, rats, and mice (see H.R. 6693), H7424 [20DE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H5999 [13SE]

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

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Morality and ethics: condemn practice of gassing stray cats and dogs (see H. Res. 761), H5707 [2AU]

——— disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 736), H5078 [19JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see S. 3208), S3329 [21MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

North American bison: designate as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6304), H5705 [2AU]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S323 [2FE]

——— recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6232 [20SE]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3606), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 4122), H1133 [1MR]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H1803 [29MR]

Cloture motions

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Letters

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Jonathan W. Gassett, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— several recreational sports and wildlife conservation organizations, H1875 [17AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3525, Sportsmen’s Act, S6560 [21SE]

Motions

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1895 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6502 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6727 [13NO], S6890 [26NO]

Remarks in House

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

Anderson, IN: express condolences to the Anderson Police Dept., for loss of police dogs, E1475 [11SE]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), H7495 [31DE]

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

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Crime: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (H.R. 2966), H2144 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, E815 [16MY]

——— Horse Protection Program funding, H2819 [17MY]

——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (H.R. 6308), E1396 [3AU]

Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004, H3032 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), H480, H481 [6FE], E161 [8FE]

——— establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (H.R. 5923), E1008 [7JN]

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge: anniversary, E1740 [13NO]

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

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

EPA: impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

Forest Service: prohibit from banning use of dogs while deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest, H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Georgetown, TX: tribute to Horses for Heroes program, E1721 [26OC]

Government regulations: exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

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

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Marine Mammal Commission: funding, H2414, H2415 [8MY]

Mississippi Poultry Association: anniversary, E606 [19AP]

National Park Service: clarify that all public lands under National Park Service jurisdiction are included in the hunting exemption, H1882, H1883 [17AP]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of Beef Products, Inc., E499 [29MR]

NOAA: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule requiring shrimp fishermen to use turtle excluder devices, H2522, H2523 [9MY]

Pendleton, IN: express condolences to families of victims of shooting, E1390 [2AU]

Pits for Patriots (organization): tribute, H6509 [29NO]

Pleasanton, CA: anniversary of Alameda County Fair, E1080 [19JN]

Public lands: establish a pilot program to test a small increase in Federal grazing fees, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746, H3761, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— preserve recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting while maintaining prohibitions on oil and gas development, mining, logging, and motorized activities in wilderness areas, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

Sea Otter Awareness Week: observance, E1602 [21SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1873–H1897 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5889 [12SE], E585, E589 [19AP], E621 [24AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860–H1872 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), motion to recommit, H1895, H1896 [17AP]

West Chester Fish, Game & Wildlife Association: anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

Wood, Dave: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee, E213 [16FE]

World Circus Day: observance, E546 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (S. 2141), S1150 [29FE]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S4282 [19JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 3239), S3633 [24MY]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), S7688 [6DE]

Armed Forces: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (S. 3689), S8139 [18DE]

Bousman, Joel: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Conservation of natural resources: repeal multinational species conservation funds reauthorizations, S6835 [15NO]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, S3960 [12JN], S4353 [20JN]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7394 [4DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— improve livestock forage disaster plan, S4267, S4268 [19JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4336 [20JN]

——— reform Federal grazing fees, S3935 [12JN]

——— Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program funding, S4390 [21JN]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), S1945 [21MR]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

Government regulations: ensure that extras in film and television who bring personal, domesticated household pets do not face unnecessary regulations, S4353 [20JN]

Hardy, Gene: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Johnson, Jhett: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo team roping competition gold buckle recipient, S33 [23JA]

Lutheran Church Charities (organization): tribute to response to school shootings in Newtown, CT, S8449 [27DE]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 470), S3519 [23MY], S4250 [18JN]

North American bison: designate as the national mammal of the U.S. (S. 3248), S3638 [24MY]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of Reptile Gardens, S4456 [25JN], S4671 [27JN]

Research: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (S. 810), S8037 [13DE]

Sports: importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada, S6794 [14NO], S6888 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), unanimous-consent request, S6604 [21SE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6415 [19SE], S6498, S6499 [20SE], S6727, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6766, S6794 [14NO], S6829–S6835 [15NO], S6877, S6884–S6891 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6501 [20SE], S6559, S6560, S6604, S6605 [21SE], S6715, S6726 [13NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), unanimous-consent request, S6415 [19SE]

——— violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (S. 3547), S6343 [13SE]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

Reports filed

Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 810) (S. Rept. 112–242), S7302 [30NO]

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]

Prohibit Importation of Various Injurious Species of Constrictor Snakes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 511) (H. Rept. 112–691), H6297 [28SE]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2834) (H. Rept. 112–609), H5077 [19JY]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Wildlife Disease Emergency Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 357) (S. Rept. 112–214), S6451 [19SE]

Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2236) (H. Rept. 112–372), H77 [18JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6890 [26NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 614, consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1860 [17AP]

H.R. 306, Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act, H480 [6FE]

S. 1947, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, S7393 [4DE]

S. 2141, make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter, S1150 [29FE]

S. 3239, provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S3634–S3636 [24MY]

S. 3666, Animal Welfare Act definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ modification, S7688 [6DE], H7495 [31DE]

S. Res. 467, Endangered Species Day, S3288 [17MY]

S. Res. 470, National Day of the American Cowboy, S3519 [23MY], S4250 [18JN]

ANNALORO, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1421 [3AU]

ANNANDALE, NJ

Remarks in House

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

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Remarks in House

Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association: anniversary, E979 [5JN]

ANNENBERG, WALTER AND LEONORE

Remarks in Senate

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

ANNENBERG FOUNDATION TRUST AT SUNNYLANDS

Remarks in Senate

Rancho Mirage, CA: tribute opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

ANNISTON, AL

Remarks in House

Parker Memorial Baptist Church: anniversary, E921 [31MY]

Saks High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E927 [31MY]

ANSALDI, JOSEPH C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E900 [30MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3276 [17MY]

ANTHONY, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

ANTHONY, WENDELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E334 [7MR]

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Remarks in Senate

Webb, Wilma J.: Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Civil Rights Award recipient, S563 [13FE]

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Reports filed

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

ANTIQUITIES ACT

Remarks in House

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889–H1891 [17AP]

ANTI-TERRORISM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5904), H3577 [6JN]

ANTITRUST POLICY

Bills and resolutions

Insurance: prohibit anti-competitive activities and provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to U.S. antitrust laws (see H.R. 5838), H3162 [18MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

Insurance: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers, H1509–H1511 [22MR], H4689 [10JY], H4788 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1142 [29FE]

Railroads: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads, S1129 [29FE], S1437 [7MR]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 3462), S5736 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 3462, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act, S5736 [31JY]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

ANTOLIN, JOSEPH A.

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S842 [16FE]

ANTONIO, NICKIE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1517 [13SE]

ANTOSH, A. ANTHONY

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

APFELBAUM, HANNAH

Essays

State of the Union, S154 [30JA]

APONTE, MARI C.

Cloture motions

El Salvador: nomination to be Ambassador, S4176 [14JN]

Letters

Nomination of Mari C. Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador: several former El Salvador Ministers of Foreign Relations, S4175 [14JN]

Remarks in Senate

El Salvador: confirmation as Ambassador, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador, S4174–S4176, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador, unanimous-consent agreement, S4170 [14JN]

APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES HEALTH EMERGENCY (ACHE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3405 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3412, H3413, H3415, H3416, H3418, H3419, H3421, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3429, H3430, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3457, H3458, H3459, H3460, H3461, H3462, H3463, H3464, H3465, H3466, H3467, H3468, H3470, H3471, H3472, H3473, H3474, H3475, H3476, H3477, H3482 [5JN], H3491, H3492, H3493 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Mississippi: add certain counties to the region represented by the Appalachian Regional Commission (see H.R. 4620), H2067 [24AP]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN], H3524 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: regional economic development programs funding, H3429, H3430 [5JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3467, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347–H3356 [31MY], H3366–H3390 [1JN], H3409–H3432, H3444–H3447, H3451–H3478 [5JN], H3489–H3499, H3513–H3526 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], E953 [1JN], E976, E977, E982 [5JN], E988, E993 [6JN], E1018, E1023 [7JN], E1026, E1028 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

Roads and highways: prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371 [1JN], H3464 [5JN], H3492 [6JN]

Tables

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3348–H3351 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5325, energy and water development appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

APPLETON, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E233 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S562 [13FE]

APPLIED EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Remarks in House

Insurance: tribute to health care innovations, E1319 [25JY]

APPROPRIATIONS related term(s) Budget—U.S.

Addresses

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

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Budget: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H611, H613 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H600 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

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

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

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1572 [26MR], H1705, H1710, H1717, H1731 [28MR], H1763, H1776 [29MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1661 [28MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H404, H405, H406, H407, H408, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), S6653, S6661, S6673 [21SE]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 117), S6468 [19SE], S6501, S6502, S6557 [20SE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3482 [5JN], H3528, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3541, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3546, H3548, H3549, H3550, H3552, H3554, H3556, H3557, H3559, H3578, H3579 [6JN], H3619, H3620, H3621, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3625, H3629, H3630, H3632, H3635, H3637, H3638, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3645, H3662 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE], H7583 [2JA]

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

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

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3405 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3412, H3413, H3415, H3416, H3418, H3419, H3421, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3429, H3430, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3457, H3458, H3459, H3460, H3461, H3462, H3463, H3464, H3465, H3466, H3467, H3468, H3470, H3471, H3472, H3473, H3474, H3475, H3476, H3477, H3482 [5JN], H3491, H3492, H3493 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3091, S3092, S3093 [10MY], S3146, S3148, S3150, S3152, S3156, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5894, S5896 [1AU]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611, S3641 [24MY], H3250 [30MY]

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

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3295, H3297, H3298, H3299, H3300, H3301, H3302, H3305 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S8508 [28DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S504, S505, S536, S538, S539, S540, S541, S543 [9FE], S570, S571, S572, S573, S574, S575, S576, S577, S581, S582 [13FE], S639, S640, S641, S642, S645, S646, S647, S650, S651, S652, S653, S654, S655, S656, S657 [14FE], S686, S687, S705, S706, S707, S708, S787, S788, S789, S790, S791, S792, S794, S795, S796, S797 [15FE], S860, S861, S862, S863, S864, S865, S866, S867, S870, S871, S872, S873, S874 [16FE], S913, S914, S919, S924, S925, S926, S927, S928, S1018, S1019 [17FE], S1051, S1052, S1053 [27FE], S1079, S1090, S1095, S1096, S1097 [28FE], S1151, S1152 [29FE], S1179, S1210, S1364, S1365, S1367 [1MR], S1385, S1386, S1387, S1389, S1392, S1395, S1396, S1397, S1398, S1399 [5MR], S1426, S1427, S1429, S1430 [6MR], S1463, S1464, S1466, S1467, S1468, S1470 [7MR], S1505, S1512, S1515, S1517, S1531, S1533, S1534, S1535, S1544, S1548, S1556 [8MR], S1573 [12MR], S1593, S1597, S1601, S1602, S1603, S1605, S1618 [13MR], S1647 [14MR], S1814 [19MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1750 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2742 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2698, S2737, S2738, S2741 [25AP], S2795, S2841, S2842, S2843, S2864, S2865, S2884 [26AP]

Analyses

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Press Release Regarding Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H2607–H2609 [10MY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 3454), S8514 [28DE]

National Rail System Preservation, Expansion, and Development Act, S1655–S1657 [14MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, H192 [31JA]

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

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

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

Articles and editorials

Backward on Domestic Violence, S3229 [16MY]

Central Subway Needs Money To Fulfill Potential, H4137 [27JN]

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Conservatives Should Break Transportation Bill Gridlock, S4707 [28JN]

Delay on Domestic Violence, S5288 [24JY], S5348 [25JY]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

End Flood Insurance Program Uncertainty, S2994 [9MY]

Executive Viewpont—Time To Bite the Bullet, H5056 [19JY]

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study Finds, H1900 [17AP]

G.O.P. and Violence Against Women, S7207 [29NO]

GOP Budget Doesn’t Even Say the Word ‘‘Veteran’’, E425 [22MR]

House Reaches Agreement on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization To Strengthen American Manufacturing, Spur Job Creation, H2477 [9MY]

In the House, a Transportation Train Wreck, H527 [7FE]

Military Funds to Spare?, H7366 [20DE]

Partisanship and the Violence Against Women Act, S3230 [16MY]

Protect Immigrant Women From Violence, H2765 [16MY]

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

Re-Authorize the Export-Import Bank, H2480 [9MY]

Ryan Has a Less-Painful Debt Plan, S2015 [26MR]

Ryan Plan Puts GOP in Long-Term Bind, H1655 [28MR]

Weakening Violence Against Women Act Betrays Immigrant Victims, S6302 [13SE]

Weatherization Assistance Is Effective Investment, E1184 [29JN]

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

Bills and resolutions

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

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see S. 2133), S1049 [27FE]

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

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

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 102), H726 [14FE] (see H.J. Res. 116), H5291 [25JY]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see S. 2086), S494 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (see H. Res. 540), H567 [7FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— provide incentive for Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

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

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

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

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

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 4966), H2266 [27AP] (see H.R. 6365), H5765 [10SE] (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY] (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 40), S2324 [16AP] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S2824 [26AP] (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1571 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 41), S2393 [17AP] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S2968 [8MY] (see S. Con. Res. 52), S5212 [19JY] (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1570 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (see H. Res. 597), H1641 [27MR]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

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

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— require 20-year cost estimates for bills or joint resolutions (see H.R. 6347), H5706 [2AU]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: provide supplemental appropriations for obesity programs (see H.R. 6143), H5008 [18JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H82 [19JA]

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

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5887), H3404 [1JN]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (see H. Res. 825), H6675 [5DE]

Congress: require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see S. 3359), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 3806), H114 [23JA]

Continuing: making (see H.J. Res. 117), H5765 [10SE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 4353), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Crime: reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 6496), H6274 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program (see S. 2126), S909 [17FE]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 5825), H3103 [17MY]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see S. 3602), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY] (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

——— provide additional funding for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (see H.R. 3887), H440 [2FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

——— repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see S. 3216), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

——— prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (see H.R. 6189), H5290 [25JY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 5770), H2713 [15MY] (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5742), H2712 [15MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6628), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 6014), H3975 [21JN]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

——— prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of the Interior: use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

——— reauthorize surface transportation research, technology, training, intelligent transportation, and university transportation programs, and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (see H.R. 3833), H186 [27JA]

——— withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (see H.R. 4236), H1497 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make supplemental appropriations for medical and prosthetic research (see H.R. 6071), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see S. 3206), S3280 [17MY]

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

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

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

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

District of Columbia: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2345), S2655 [24AP]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

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

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

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

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

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

EPA: reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (see S. 3264), S3729 [5JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6231 [20SE]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4302), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 5444), H2318 [7MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 533), H373 [1FE]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

——— limit authority to award bonuses to employees and require approval of, and reporting on high cost conferences (see S. 3481), S5976 [2AU]

——— reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6275 [21SE]

——— reduce Federal advertising budgets (see S. 3540), S6340 [13SE]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2030 [19AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 2085), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H692 [9FE]

FEMA: authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for mandated security personnel (see H.R. 5803), H3102 [17MY]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities (see H.R. 5802), H3102 [17MY]

——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 2344), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 3050, 3051), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5740), H2712 [15MY]

——— reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN] (see H.R. 4090), H965 [27FE]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 6728), H7565 [1JA]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Foreign aid: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6230 [20SE]

Foreign trade: reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE] (see H.R. 6656), H6806 [13DE]

Government: increase accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see S. 3600), S6546 [20SE]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (see H. Con. Res. 132), H4907 [17JY]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: prohibit funding to implement health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6054), H4603 [28JN]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2267), S2242 [29MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

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

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3454), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 5743), H2712 [15MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

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

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

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4097), H1016 [28FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide funding with a dedicated revenue source consisting of a tax on offshore oil production (see H.R. 3807), H114 [23JA]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H725 [14FE]

Lobbyists: prohibit use of appropriated funds for publicity, propaganda, or certain lobbying purposes (see H.R. 6520), H6275 [21SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

Members of Congress: impose a daily reduction in rates of pay if Congress fails to agree to a concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 4036), H801 [15FE]

——— prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

NASA: reaffirm and amend legislation authorizing appropriations (see S. 3661), S7458 [5DE]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 6474), H6231 [20SE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6441), H6151 [19SE]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6572), H6306 [12OC]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization (see S. 3281), S3838 [7JN]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5077 [19JY]

Native Americans: authorize appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 6708), H7435 [27DE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2243 [29MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4240), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 58), S5978 [2AU]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 2037), S132 [26JA] (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 6054), H4603 [28JN]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pennsylvania: reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (see S. 2131), S1049 [27FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (see H. Res. 515), H25 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA] (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public lands: suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 4193), H1304 [8MR]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (see H.R. 4239), H1541 [22MR] (see H.R. 4276, 4281), H1739 [28MR] (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP] (see H.R. 6057), H4603 (see H.R. 6058), H4604 [28JN] (see H.R. 6064), H4654 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (see H. Res. 600), H1739 [28MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

SBA: reauthorize the women’s business center program (see S. 3197), S3280 [17MY]

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

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

——— reform process for closure of field offices (see S. 3489), S5977 [2AU]

——— require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 4082), H943 [17FE]

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

Taxation: extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund and provide revenues for highway programs (see S. 2132), S1049 [27FE] (see H.R. 3864), H374 [1FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (see H.R. 7), H218 [31JA]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 6229), H5330 [30JY]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see S. 2128), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 3895), H475 [3FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR] (see H.R. 4970, 4982), H2267 [27AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 2104), S614 [14FE]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

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

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

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

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE], S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Conference reports

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

FAA Modernization and Reform Act (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Excerpts

Budget Control Act (S. 365): Senate budget enforcement, S6095 [11SE]

Factsheets

ManuFACTS—Ex-Im Bank and Export Finance, H2474 [9MY]

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

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, H3065 [17MY]

Histories

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program, H7494 [31DE]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Airport and Airway Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H136 [24JA]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H136 [24JA]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

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

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

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

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula: A. Webster Demmert III, Klawock Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— Dawn Hutchison, Wrangell Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— John Gomez, Jr., Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Joseph D. Hamilton, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Myron P. Naneng, Sr., Association of Village Council Presidents, S695 [15FE]

——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S694 [15FE]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

Child tax credit eligibility and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs, H2618 [10MY]

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

Committee of the Budget (Senate) revision of aggregates and allocations of spending authority: Senator Sessions, S3405 [22MY]

Constitutionality of tribal government provisions in Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: several law professors, S2680–S2682 [25AP]

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Corps of Engineers funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana: John F. Young, Jr., Jefferson Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

——— Paul P. Naquin, Jr., St. Mary Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dept. of Energy Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding: several organizations, H3454 [5JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding: A. Barry Rand, AARP, H2616 [10MY]

——— Joseph A. Antolin, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc., S842 [16FE]

——— Judy Sherman and Emily J. Holubowich, Coalition for Health Funding, S840 [16FE]

——— Margo G. Wootan, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S841 [16FE]

——— Miriam A. Alexander, American College of Preventive Medicine, S840 [16FE]

——— Nancy A. Brown, American Heart Association, S841 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Christine James-Brown, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), H2618 [10MY]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals, Inc., H2615 [10MY]

——— Larry Snyder, Catholic Charities USA (organization), H2615 [10MY]

——— National Foster Care Coalition, H2617 [10MY]

——— several religious organizations, H2615 [10MY]

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), S2719 [25AP], S2790 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization: Senator Coburn, S6733 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: A. Anthony Antosh, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

——— Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

——— Fred Lamback, H2400 [8MY]

——— L. Dara Baldwin and Mark Derry, National Council on Independent Living, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

——— several veterans support organizations, H2399, H2431 [8MY]

——— Susan Henderson, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (organization), H2404 [8MY]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act: Kerry D. Bolognese, George Mason University, H2095 [25AP]

——— several organizations, H2093, H2094 [25AP]

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

Eximbank reauthorization: Andrew N. Liveris, Dow Chemical Co., H2472 [9MY]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, and Kevin Burke, American Apparel & Footwear Association, H2473 [9MY]

——— Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of Washington, H2480 [9MY]

——— David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

——— George Landrith, H2477 [9MY]

——— Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, H2475 [9MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., and William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H2472 [9MY]

——— Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, H2479 [9MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2474 [9MY]

——— R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, H2475 [9MY]

——— Representative Carolyn McCarthy, H2476 [9MY]

——— Representative Yoder, H2477 [9MY]

——— several Governors, H2479 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H2472, H2475 [9MY]

——— several Representatives, H2480 [9MY]

——— Tim Keating, Boeing Co., H2470, H2473 [9MY]

——— Todd O. McCracken, Small Business Exporters Association of the U.S., H2472 [9MY]

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

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

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension: Maurice Veissi, National Association of REALTORS, H2785 [16MY]

——— several organizations, S2994 [9MY]

——— several Senators, S2769 [26AP]

——— SmarterSafer.org (organization), S2994 [9MY]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

FEMA programs and activities reauthorization: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6110 [19SE]

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding: Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, H3532 [6JN]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H3309 [31MY]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H3309 [31MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H7494 [31DE]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H6440 [27NO]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, S404 [9FE]

——— Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

——— Transportation Construction Coalition, S416 [9FE]

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

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

NOAA storm warning systems funding: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2356 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Marty Ford, The ARC of the U.S. (organization), H2617 [10MY]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

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

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

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Statutory public debt limit increase: Robert Boudiette, Jr., S92 [26JA]

Surface Transportation Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

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

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

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, courthouse construction funding: California congressional delegation, H2541 [9MY]

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, Ed Rendell, and Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, Building America’s Future Education Fund, H2102 [25AP]

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

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Democratic staff, H2771–H2773 [16MY]

——— Desiree Hoffman, YWCA, S3229 [16MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S2785 [26AP]

——— National Association of Attorneys General, S2594 [23AP]

——— National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S5347 [25JY]

——— Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, IL, Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA, and Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, S2593 [23AP]

——— Senators Leahy and Murkowski, S5348 [25JY]

——— several domestic violence organizations, H2737 [16MY]

——— several immigration, religious, legal, and domestic violence organizations, H2736 [16MY]

——— several religious organizations, S3228 [16MY]

——— several Representatives, S5348 [25JY]

——— Sue Else, National Network To End Domestic Violence (organization), S3228 [16MY]

——— Thomas M. Susman, ABA, S3229 [16MY]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2728 [16MY]

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, E1186 [29JN]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., E1187 [29JN]

——— several Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities members, E1187 [29JN]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Fifteen earmarks from Sean Hannity’s list of most egregious earmarks, S294 [2FE]

House of Representatives staff who worked on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H455 [3FE]

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

Organizations supporting the Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2247–H2250 [27AP]

Surface transportation extensions passed in the House of Representatives, H1756 [29MR]

Working and recreational fishermen of the Gulf of Mexico, H2427 [8MY]

Memorandums

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, Courthouse Condition: David M. Singer, U.S. Marshals Service, H2540 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act Provision Clarifying Tribal Court Jurisdiction to Issue Protection Orders and Due Process: Jane M. Smith, Congressional Research Service, S2786 [26AP]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE], H702–H705 [14FE]

District of Columbia Proposed Budget and Financial Plan: President Obama, S8070 [17DE], H6811 [17DE]

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

Statutory Debt Limit: President Obama, S37 [23JA], H7 [13JA]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

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

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H456 [3FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5967 [13SE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H417 [2FE]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 117), S6405 [19SE], S6502 [20SE], H5969 [13SE]

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

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3650 [7JN]

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

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN], H3524 [6JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3051 [10MY], S3137 [15MY]

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

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3306 [31MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), S83 [26JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S382 [7FE], S686 [15FE], S1172, S1179 [1MR], S1518 [8MR], S1605 [13MR], S1650 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2779 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2370 [17AP]

Preambles

Moment of Truth—Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, H1727 [28MR]

Press releases

A4A Commends Important Reforms in Bipartisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Agreement: Airlines for America (A4A) (organization), H2475 [9MY]

ALPA Hails Agreement on Eximbank Reauthorization: Air Line Pilots Association, International, H2474 [9MY]

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period: Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H744 [15FE]

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

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

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

Ex-Im Bank Support: several organizations, H2467 [9MY]

GAMA Urges Swift Action on Export Import Bank Reauthorization: General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H2475 [9MY]

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

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democrats, H2477 [9MY]

More Than 300 Organizations Oppose House GOP VAWA Bill: Representative Pelosi, H2771 [16MY]

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

NGA Opposes DATA Act Legislation: National Governors Association, H2094 [25AP]

President’s Budget Presents Dangerous, Costly Setback to Obesity Epidemic, Campaign Warns: Campaign To End Obesity Action Fund (organization), S841 [16FE]

U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Praises House Leaders for Reaching Deal on Ex-Im: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2475 [9MY]

Questions and answers

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

Remarks in House

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

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H2829–H2833, H2836–H2839 [17MY], H3271, H3274 [31MY], H3483 [6JN], H3741 [19JN], H4918 [18JY], H5135 [24JY], H5333 [31JY], H5864 [12SE], H6071, H6073 [19SE], H6258, H6262 [21SE], H6345, H6346 [14NO], H6371, H6374, H6379 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6507, H6512 [29NO], H6590 [4DE], H6703 [12DE], H6777 [13DE], E1076 [19JN], E1170 [28JN], E1298 [23JY], E1782 [16NO]

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

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

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H2831 [17MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ATF: Multiple Sales Reporting Program funding, H2455, H2456 [9MY]

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H39, H47, H48 [18JA], H120, H128, H129, H130 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H591 [8FE], H700, H702, H712, H715–H723 [14FE], H737, H738, H739 [15FE], H806, H816, H817, H818, H895 [16FE], H939–H942 [17FE], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H2012 [19AP], H2061 [24AP], H2572 [10MY], H3278 [31MY], H5691, H5695 [2AU], H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO]

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

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H5757 [10SE]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced, H470 [3FE], H712, H715 [14FE]

——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (H.R. 3883), H399 [2FE], H590 [8FE]

——— establish biennial cycle, H466 [3FE]

——— establish biennial cycle (H.R. 3577), H605 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H602–H615 [8FE], H663 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H593–H602 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), corrections in engrossment, H615 [8FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H3148 [18MY], H4078 [27JN]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H143–H149 [24JA]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

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

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

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (H.R. 3844), H383 [2FE], E119 [2FE]

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

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

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

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H402, H419–H426, H429 [2FE], H456–H458, H465–H468 [3FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), motion to recommit, H456, H457 [3FE]

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

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956–H5969 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], E1522 [13SE], E1541 [14SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY], H4918, H4920–H4926 [18JY], H5024 [19JY], H5208 [25JY], H5959 [13SE], H6160 [20SE]

——— sequestration, H5758 [10SE], H5926 [13SE], H6235 [21SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H811 [16FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1441 [21MR], H1500, H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1578, H1583, H1584, H1585, H1629, H1638 [27MR], H1644, H1648, H1649, H1651, H1652, H1665–H1738 [28MR], H1743, H1744, H1762–H1795, H1798–H1802 [29MR], H1849, H1857, H1858, H1859, H1860–H1872, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H1922, H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2332, H2333, H2335, H2336, H2338–H2340, H2343 [8MY], H2459 [9MY], H2621 [10MY], H5929, H5982–H5986 [13SE], H6565 [30NO], H6667 [5DE], H6751, H6753 [12DE], E485, E492, E496, E502 [29MR], E514, E515, E516, E518 [30MR], E543 [17AP], E570 [18AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1654–H1663 [28MR]

——— status report, H1975 [18AP], H3097 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3658 [7JN], H4772 [10JY], H5626 [1AU]

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

——— ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Social Security benefits, H6473 [28NO], H6835, H6837 [18DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

——— management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]

Bureau of the Census: American Community Survey funding, H2507–H2509 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate in the American Community Survey, H2505–H2507 [9MY]

Buy American Act: increase total domestic content of all steel, iron, and manufactured goods, including rolling stock, H4125 [27JN]

California: high-speed rail project funding, H4141 [27JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3676, H3677 [8JN]

CBO: establish website which features a calculator to allow taxpayers to enter their annual income and receive an estimate of projected contribution to or receipt from major legislation, H411 [2FE]

——— extend requirement to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Committees on Appropriations of each chamber, H406 [2FE]

——— include in macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation estimates of potential impact on SBA HUBZone areas, H408–H410 [2FE]

——— lower budgetary impact threshold to require a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H396–H419, H428 [2FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), motion to recommit, H417 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation grant funding, H3408 [5JN]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (H.R. 3796), H5450–H5452 [31JY], H5618 [1AU], E1379 [1AU]

Cincinnati, OH: prohibit funding for streetcar project, H4147 [27JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6626–H6644 [5DE], E1906 [11DE], E1939, E1940 [17DE]

——— ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

——— funding, H3504 [6JN]

——— Great Lakes search and rescue operations funding, H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file privileged reports, H2745 [16MY]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Committees of the House: adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees (H. Res. 496), H312–H314 [1FE]

——— revised aggregates and allocation of spending authority, H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY]

Congress: legislative process, H2637 [10MY], H3390, H3393 [1JN], H5945, H5953 [13SE], H6047 [14SE]

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

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 117), H5949–H5956, H5969 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1522 [13SE], E1537, E1538 [14SE], E1575 [20SE], E1710 [19OC]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), motion to recommit, H5970 [13SE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (H.R. 4353), E1041 [12JN]

——— coastal restoration project funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3466 [5JN]

——— coastal storm damage reduction projects funding, H3452 [5JN]

——— Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, E976 [5JN]

——— ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance, H3355 [31MY]

——— exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

——— finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3372–H3377 [1JN], E977 [5JN]

——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— flood protection funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— funding, H3352 [31MY], H3367–H3369 [1JN]

——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

——— operation and maintenance account funding through reductions in construction account, H3369 [1JN]

——— operation and maintenance funding, H3463 [5JN]

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

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

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

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana, H3472, H3473 [5JN]

——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees, H3354 [31MY]

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

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

Dept. of Agriculture: Horse Protection Program funding, H2819 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1657 [28MR], H1849, H1869, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H2606, H2623–H2625 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5027 [19JY], H5655 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H6225 [20SE], H6488–H6491 [28NO], H7405, H7406 [20DE], E551 [17AP], E584 [19AP], E612 [23AP], E1232 [11JY], E2025 [31DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H2605 [10MY]

——— WIC funding, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H6487–H6491 [28NO]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration and departmental management salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration funding, H2364–H2368 [8MY]

——— expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding, H2363 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2363, H2364 [8MY]

——— Minority Business Development Agency funding, H2370 [8MY]

——— SelectUSA Initiative funding, H2541, H2542 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board funding reduction, H4988, H4990, H4992, H4993 [18JY], H5034, H5035 [19JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— breast cancer research funding, H3030 [17MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H2788, H2793, H2794 [16MY], H2998 [17MY], E895 [30MY]

——— ensure funding items added to the overseas contingency operations account are war related, H3030 [17MY]

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

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

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

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5036, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

——— expedite strategic ports study, H3135 [18MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3024–H3026 [17MY], H4965, H4966 [18JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— limit funding to amount authorized under the Budget Control Act, H3075, H3076 [17MY]

——— limit funding to any institution or organization established by U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, H3081 [17MY], E850 [18MY]

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

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3023, H3024 [17MY]

——— make available to the public the total costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Dept. of Defense website, H3005 [17MY]

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

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

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

——— military musical units funding, H3135 [18MY], H4939 [18JY], E1265 [17JY]

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

——— motorsports sponsorship funding, H4947–H4951 [18JY]

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

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

——— overseas contingency operations account funding under sequestration, H3586 [7JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— prohibit funding to remove any portion of Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, CA, H4993, H4994 [18JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— require audit of financial records, H2837 [17MY]

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

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

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

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

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

——— require status report on sharing of environmental exposure incident data with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H3130 [18MY]

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

——— research, development, test, and evaluation funding, H4959 [18JY]

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

——— security clearance process funding, H4952 [18JY]

——— separate overseas contingency operations funding from base defense spending, H4942 [18JY], H5057 [19JY]

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

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

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

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

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

——— transport and escort of combat casualties remains funding, E1286 [19JY]

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

——— TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding, H5059 [19JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H3353 [31MY]

——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3410–H3412 [5JN], E993 [6JN]

——— Batteries and Electric Drive Technology Program funding, H3493 [6JN]

——— Defense Environmental Management Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration Office of the Administrator funding, H3425, H3426 [5JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3353 [31MY], H3378–H3383 [1JN], H3458 [5JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3383 [1JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program vehicle technologies funding, H3383, H3384 [1JN]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3412, H3413 [5JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

——— Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding, H3452–H3454 [5JN]

——— Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility funding, E1028 [8JN]

——— National Ignition Facility continued support of nuclear weapons stockpile, inertial fusion energy development, and basic science research funding, H3354 [31MY]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H2791 [16MY], H3006, H3007 [17MY], H3419, H3420 [5JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H3418, H3424 [5JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding, H3430, H3431 [5JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3415 [5JN]

——— nuclear energy research and development programs funding, H3410 [5JN]

——— Office of Science funding through reductions in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3379 [1JN]

——— prohibit Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

——— prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for certain Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international activities, H3461 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H3473 [5JN]

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

——— prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce showerhead water restrictor regulations, H3474, H3475 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement energy conservation standards for golf cart battery chargers, H3476 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3465 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to plan or undertake certain sales or other transfers of natural or low enriched uranium in the open market, H3475, H3476 [5JN]

——— regional economic development programs funding, H3429, H3430 [5JN]

——— renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H3454, H3471 [5JN]

——— U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center funding, H3464, H3465 [5JN]

——— Weatherization Assistance Program funding, E1183 [29JN]

——— wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and other renewable energy development funding, H3355, H3356 [31MY]

——— Wind Powering America Initiative funding, H3493, H3494 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, E2037 [2JA]

——— establish the American Center for Cures, H4069 [27JN], H7571 [2JA]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2229–H2250, H2252 [27AP], H2335 [8MY], H2602, H2604, H2606–H2609 [10MY], H2825 [17MY], H3736 [19JN], H3960 [21JN], E705 [7MY], E721 [8MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

——— Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2606, H2613 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3638, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement funding through reductions in environmental mitigation funding, H3539, H3540 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding, H3528, H3529, H3537 [6JN], H3619 [7JN], E1008 [7JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3537–H3539 [6JN]

——— cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3534, H3535 [6JN]

——— cybersecurity infrastructure funding, H3619, H3636, H3637 [7JN]

——— cybersecurity personnel funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Child Exploitation Center funding, H3542, H3543 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3545 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations funding to combat child exploitation through reductions in detention and removal operations funding, H3541–H3543 [6JN]

——— increase coordination with India on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, H3622 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3499–H3505, H3528–H3575 [6JN], H3618–H3652 [7JN], E1003 [6JN], E1008, E1022 [7JN], E1028, E1029, E1033 [8JN], E1040 [12JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

——— Office of Civil Rights and Liberties funding, H3529, H3530 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for Public Advocate position within Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3622 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3635, H3636 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3625–H3629 [7JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives, H3620, H3621 [7JN]

——— prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3641–H3643 [7JN]

——— provide training to State and local law enforcement to identify, process, and detain possible immigration offenders, H3633, H3634 [7JN]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559–H3561 [6JN]

——— supplement Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding in Puerto Rico with general appropriations when a shortage occurs in Puerto Rico Trust Fund, H3632 [7JN]

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

Dept. of HUD: administrative spending, operations, and management resources funding, H4055, H4056 [26JN]

——— allow public housing agencies to use operating and capital funds directly without going through the Operating Fund Financing Program, H4119 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4104–H4106 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

——— disaster relief funding, H4111 [27JN]

——— expand percentage of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding that can be used for demolition projects, H4117, H4118, H4123 [27JN]

——— Galveston, TX, low-income housing restoration funding, H4032 [26JN]

——— HOME Investment Partnership funding, H4109, H4110 [27JN]

——— homeless assistance grants funding, H4112 [27JN]

——— Housing Counseling Assistance Program funding, H4054, H4055 [26JN]

——— Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program funding, H4056 [26JN]

——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

——— National Affordable Housing Trust Fund funding, H4032 [26JN]

——— Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program and Section 184A Native Hawaiian Housing Loan Guarantee Program funding, E1156 [27JN]

——— Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program funding, H4103 [27JN]

——— Office of Community Planning and Development funding, H4096, H4097 [27JN]

——— Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity funding, H4099 [27JN]

——— Office of Housing funding, H4097 [27JN]

——— Office of Policy Development and Research funding, H4097–H4099 [27JN]

——— Office of Public and Indian Housing funding, H4096 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce regulations against veterans’ preferences in Dept. of HUD financed housing for the elderly built on a VA campus or using a VA-enhanced use lease, H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule to expressly prohibit an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing, H4150 [27JN]

——— Public Housing Capital Fund funding, H4101, H4102 [27JN]

——— Public Housing Operating Fund funding, H4102, H4103 [27JN]

——— require inclusion of owner-occupied units and rental units in property loss calculations used to determine disaster relief assistance, H4111 [27JN]

——— section 8 housing voucher program funding, H4100 [27JN]

——— veteran rental voucher assistance funding, H4634 [29JN]

——— vulnerable populations housing programs funding, E1239 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow private sector competition for performance of commercial activities within the Bureau of Prisons, H2406 [8MY]

——— Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

——— Civil Rights Division funding, H2426 [8MY]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H2500, H2501 [9MY], E837 [17MY]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2393–H2395 [8MY], E754 [9MY]

——— condition Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401 [3AU]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding, H2707 [15MY], H2733, H2735 [16MY], E780 [11MY]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423, H2424 [8MY]

——— Drug Courts Program funding, H2371 [8MY]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding through reductions in the general administration funding, H2377 [8MY]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), H5796 [11SE], H6650 [5DE]

——— Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program funding, H2536 [9MY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 5770), H2698 [15MY], H3737 [19JN]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

——— funding, H2376 [8MY]

——— impact of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding reduction on Trenton, NJ, H591 [8FE]

——— impose penalty on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program grants for States with Stand Your Ground laws, H2392, H2393 [8MY]

——— Internet Crimes Against Children task forces funding, H2392 [8MY]

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

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

——— legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

——— local community gang prevention funding, E735 [8MY]

——— Missing Children’s and Exploited Children programs funding, E750 [9MY]

——— Office of Juvenile Justice funding, E781 [11MY]

——— Office of Violence Against Women funding through reductions in general legal activities and salaries and expenses funding, H2379 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503, H2504 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544–H2547 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H2547–H2551 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420–H2422 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to bring action against States for implementation of State law requiring voter identification, H2504, H2505 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to defend against challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2498–H2500 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396–H2406, H2431 [8MY], E749, E753 [9MY], E773 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

——— prohibit State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H2524 [9MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), H5207 [25JY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6628), H6590 [4DE], H7579 [2JA]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), unanimous-consent agreement, H7580, H7581 [2JA]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5787–H5790 [11SE]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), H6844–H6848 [18DE]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (H.R. 6062), H5514, H5515 [31JY], H5619 [1AU], E1401 [3AU]

——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (H.R. 2800), H5790, H5791 [11SE]

——— Regional Information Sharing Systems Program funding through reductions in NOAA climate research funding, H2374 [8MY]

——— Second Chance Act grant funding, H2390, H2391 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— oil shale technology research and development funding, H3413, H3414 [5JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]

——— Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

——— distracted driving prevention and research funding through reductions in financial management funding, H4035, H4036 [26JN]

——— Federal Transit Administration formula and bus grants funding, H4041, H4042 [26JN]

——— Federal Transit Administration funding, H4047, H4048 [26JN]

——— high-speed rail projects funding, E1239 [12JY]

——— Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Deployment Program funding, E1237 [12JY]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (H.R. 5976), H4037 [26JN], H4119 [27JN]

——— Minority Business Resource Center funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— Office of Civil Rights funding, H4036, H4037 [26JN]

——— Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding, H4052 [26JN]

——— prohibit funding for the International Highway Technology Scanning Program, H4141 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H4143, H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement regulations to mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles, H4149, H4150 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle, H4137–H4139 [27JN]

——— prohibit Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirement of placement of line markers other than at public road crossings and railroad crossings, H4140, H4141 [27JN]

——— Projects of National and Regional Significance Program funding, H4041 [26JN]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), E83 [27JA]

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

——— State distracted driving prevention grant funding, H3953–H3955 [21JN], E1149 [27JN]

——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H4032, H4037, H4038, H4040, H4041 [26JN], H4119 [27JN], E1239 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: construction of VA health care center offsite from Butler, PA, Medical Center, H3318 [31MY]

——— ensure timely payments to non-VA medical providers, H3317 [31MY]

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

——— National Energy Conservation Policy Act energy management requirements funding, H3326 [31MY]

——— permit Office of Inspector General to review practices relative to collection and content of bids for certain veterans’ hospital construction projects, H3326, H3327 [31MY]

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

——— prohibit funding for payment of employee performance awards, H3346 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding for salary or compensation of a Director of Construction and Facilities Management who does not meet certain qualifications, H3344 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3342, H3343 [31MY]

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

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H3322 [31MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, H3129 [18MY]

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

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

Diseases: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H44 [18JA]

——— cancer research funding, H229 [1FE]

——— HIV/AIDS research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE], H6767 [13DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Economy: analysis of levels of unobligated funding relative to request for additional funding, H71 [18JA]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

——— science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP], H2522 [9MY], H6512 [29NO]

EEOC: funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce final regulations on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, E748 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3467, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347–H3356 [31MY], H3366–H3390 [1JN], H3409–H3432, H3444–H3447, H3451–H3478 [5JN], H3489–H3499, H3513–H3526 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], E953 [1JN], E976, E977, E982 [5JN], E988, E993 [6JN], E1018, E1023 [7JN], E1026, E1028 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H7362 [20DE], E287 [29FE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE], E1992 [21DE]

Eximbank: exceptions to required Federal Register notice relative to publication of trade secrets, H2467, H2468 [9MY]

——— reauthorize, H1217 [7MR], H2082 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2459, H2460–H2481 [9MY], E764 [10MY], E798 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 5444), E713 [7MY]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, H453 [3FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and fund the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H445–H447 [3FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H192 [31JA]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H447–H456 [3FE], E142, E147 [6FE], E155 [7FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

——— prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

——— reauthorize civil aviation research and development projects and activities (H.R. 970), H452 [3FE]

——— Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for sports stadiums implementation funding, H4125, H4126 [27JN]

FBI: funding, H2362, H2388, H2389, H2425 [8MY]

——— National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H2457 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending, H4781 [11JY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6768–H6771 [13DE]

Federal Highway Administration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act relative to the cliff swallow or barn swallow, H4148 [27JN]

Federal Maritime Commission: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H4121 [27JN]

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

Federal Railroad Administration: funding, H4045, H4046 [26JN]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3535, H3536 [6JN], E1003 [6JN], E1029 [8JN], E1998 [21DE]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for mandated security personnel, H4008 [26JN]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities, H4008 [26JN]

——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H6439, H6440 [27NO], E1836 [29NO]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2782–H2787 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, H3250–H3252 [30MY], E932 [31MY]

——— funding, H6350 [14NO], H6507 [29NO]

——— National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

——— Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (H.R. 2903), H6104–H6113 [19SE]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3554–H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3544 [6JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3531, H3532 [6JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security science and technology research funding, H3557 [6JN], E1028 [8JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Foreign aid: funding, E1983 [21DE]

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

Government: effect of a Government shutdown on Social Security payments, H6393 [15NO]

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

——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2146), H2082–H2095 [25AP]

Government regulations: prohibit funding for surveys in which money is included or provided for the benefit of the responder, H3462, H3463 [5JN]

——— SEC and CFTC cost-benefit analysis requirements and litigation costs funding, H5277, H5278 [25JY]

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

——— provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (H. Con. Res. 132), H5744, H5745 [10SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1926, H1934, H1938, H1944–H1946 [18AP], E592, E599 [19AP]

——— ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (H.R. 104), H3950 [21JN]

Hazardous substances: Millstone, CT, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H809 [16FE]

——— Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H32 [18JA], H171–H174 [25JA], H384 [2FE], H664 [9FE], H809 [16FE], H1581 [27MR], H1853 [17AP], H1963 [18AP], H2138 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H2817 [17MY], H3273, H3353, H3355 [31MY]

Health: health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

——— importance of disease and vaccine research, E2021–E2023 [31DE]

——— maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

House of Representatives: franking budget funding, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

——— prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3681, H3682 [8JN]

——— prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683, H3684 [8JN]

——— reduce allotment of printed copies of the U.S. Code, H3683 [8JN]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H2011 [19AP]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

Houston, TX: Port of Houston dredging project funding, E953 [1JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: preserve reauthorization, H4752 [10JY], E1254 [17JY]

Intelligence services: advanced technologies funding, H3293 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3290–H3309 [31MY], E955 [1JN], E2027 [1JA]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), motion to recommit, H3306 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), H7466 [30DE], H7479–H7485 [31DE]

——— counterintelligence resources funding, H3294 [31MY]

——— protect the civil liberties of ethnic and religious minorities, H3302–H3305 [31MY]

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

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

Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act: funding, E749 [9MY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4097), H2296, H2297 [7MY]

Law enforcement: respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Lewis County, WA: prohibit funding to build flood protection walls along certain section of Interstate 5, H4151 [27JN]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680, H3681 [8JN]

Los Angeles, CA: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539, H2540 [9MY]

LSC: funding, H2411–H2414 [8MY], E835, E837 [17MY]

Marine Mammal Commission: funding, H2414, H2415 [8MY]

Maritime Administration: Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program funding, H4051 [26JN]

——— Maritime Security Program and Cargo Preference Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

——— prohibit exemption from Federal Acquisition Regulations and disposal of National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels using less than open and transparent competition, H3136 [18MY]

Medicaid: prohibit reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for territories, E755 [9MY]

Medicare: home health care providers and caregivers funding, E1487 [12SE]

——— Medicare Advantage program funding, H701, H702 [14FE]

——— reform, H48, H67 [18JA], H433, H436 [2FE], H701 [14FE], H788–H796 [15FE], H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1441, H1461 [21MR], H3798, H3803 [19JN], H5913–H5917 [12SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 3643), H905 [17FE], H3108 [18MY]

Mental health: treatment programs funding, H5138 [24JY], H7280 [19DE], E1951 [19DE]

Miami, FL: Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center operating room construction funding, E1605 [21SE]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

NASA: Commercial Crew Program funding, H2498 [9MY]

——— consolidation of Arc Jet facilities, H2502, H2503 [9MY]

——— Voyager (spacecraft) funding, E1480 [11SE]

National Cancer Institute: funding, H2825 [17MY]

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

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: State enforcement of law relative to motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus funding, H4045 [26JN]

National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content, H5014 [19JY]

National security: counterterrorism initiatives funding, H735 [15FE]

——— cybersecurity funding, H1715 [28MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (H.R. 6150), E1285 [19JY], E1299 [23JY]

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

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

——— shipbuilding funding, H2836 [17MY]

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

NeighborWorks America (organization): funding, H4122, H4123 [27JN]

NIH: funding, H7380 [20DE]

NIST: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AmTech) funding, H2372 [8MY]

——— Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H717 [14FE], H2537, H2538 [9MY]

NOAA: Climate Competitive Research, Sustained Observations and Regional Information Program funding, E822 [16MY]

——— Climate Portal Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

——— Comprehensive Large-Data Array Stewardship System (CLASS) funding, H2522 [9MY]

——— coral reef research programs funding, H2501 [9MY], E752 [9MY]

——— Fisheries Management Commissions funding, H2536, H2537 [9MY]

——— John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Marine Debris Program funding, H2373 [8MY], H6642 [5DE]

——— National Sea Grant College Program funding, H2359 [8MY]

——— Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding, H2375 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for salaries of individuals who misuse Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, H2523 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2426–H2431 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule requiring shrimp fishermen to use turtle excluder devices, H2522, H2523 [9MY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), H2685–H2687 [15MY]

NRC: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site licensing activities funding, H3416–H3418 [5JN], H3586 [7JN]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2535, H2536 [9MY]

——— education programs funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Educational and Human Resources Account funding, H2551 [9MY]

——— funding, H2409, H2410 [8MY]

——— Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program funding, H2415 [8MY]

——— Political Science Program funding, H2543 [9MY]

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

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on improving methods of granting security clearances to subcontractors and notifying them of Federal classified contracting opportunities, H3298 [31MY]

——— require report to identify and assess risks from foreign suppliers of information technology with ties to foreign governments, H3305, H3306 [31MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Interagency Trade Enforcement Center funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2360, H2361 [8MY]

Older Americans Act: anniversary, E1217 [10JY]

Pakistan: coalition support funding, H4993 [18JY]

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

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

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

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

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

Portland, OR: streetcar investment anchored revitalization project funding, H518 [7FE]

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

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

Public broadcasting: funding, H4911 [18JY], H5014 [19JY], E1328 [25JY]

Public debt: ceiling, H5932 [13SE], H6786 [13DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H37, H45, H54–H69 [18JA], E47, E48 [19JA], E69 [25JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H46–H53 [18JA]

——— increase statutory limit, H1578 [27MR], H2826 [17MY], H5752 [10SE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045–H3049 [17MY], E910 [30MY]

Railroads: positive train control requirements implementation funding, H4047 [26JN]

Renewable energy: impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, E15 [13JA]

Research: ensure continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector (H.R. 3699), E252, E253 [27FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1448 [21MR], H1519, H1520 [22MR], H1586, H1594, H1595, H1603–H1608 [27MR], H1645, H1650, H1668, H1669 [28MR], H1746, H1747, H1750, H1756–H1761 [29MR], H1927, H1928, H1930, H1935 [18AP], H1994 [19AP], E418 [22MR], E513, E514 [30MR], E539 [16AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1600–H1609 [27MR], H1755, H1775, H1776 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4276), H1755 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1751–H1762 [29MR], E513, E514 [30MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1744–H1751 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817, H3881 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025, H4041 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3788–H3797 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN], E1149 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 6064), H4637 [29JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3652–H3658 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Sacramento, CA: Natomas Levee Improvement Project funding, E1041 [12JN]

San Francisco, CA: Central Subway project funding, H4136, H4137 [27JN]

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

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Small business: improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors, H2704 [15MY]

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

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6061), E1185 [29JN]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Surface Transportation Board: funding, H4053 [26JN]

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

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), E1874 [4DE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H201–H207 [31JA], H386 [2FE], H461–H463 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H526 [7FE], H632, H635 [8FE], H662 [9FE], H699, H720, H721 [14FE], H731, H732, H737, H739, H759 [15FE], H818, H894–H897 [16FE], H930 [17FE], H952 [27FE], H978 [28FE], H1161, H1189, H1190 [6MR], H1221 [7MR], H1433, H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1603–H1607 [27MR], H1668 [28MR], H1748, H1749, H1755–H1760 [29MR], H1934–H1937 [18AP], E213, E217 [16FE], E514 [30MR]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H750 [15FE]

——— encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

——— extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE], E71 [25JA]

——— importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— importance of public transit program funding, H1004 [28FE]

——— infrastructure funding, H201–H207 [31JA], H737 [15FE], H976 [28FE], H1531–H1533 [22MR], H1715 [28MR], H6514 [29NO]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, E1906 [11DE]

——— allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (H.R. 3173), H4015–H4017 [26JN], H4422 [28JN], E1171 [28JN]

——— Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H3547, H3549, H3550 [6JN], H3619, H3643 [7JN], E1029 [8JN]

——— Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3548, H3549 [6JN]

——— funding, H3546, H3547 [6JN], H3644 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3640, H3641 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3630–H3632 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide certain employees uniforms or badges resembling those of law enforcement officers, H3629, H3630 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to restrict participation in Screening Partnership Program (SPP), H3640 [7JN]

——— reform, H3547 [6JN]

——— require private companies contracted to provide security screenings to be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, H3644 [7JN]

——— surface transportation inspection program funding, H3637, H3638 [7JN]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit reductions to strategic delivery systems pending certification that Russia has met certain conditions, H3137, H3138 [18MY]

——— report on impact on national security of reducing nuclear weapons stockpiles, H3069, H3070 [17MY]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3095, H3096 [17MY], H3421–H3423 [5JN]

Veterans: health care funding, H3235 [30MY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3134 [18MY], H3341, H3342 [31MY]

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2727–H2729, H2732–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2726–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— funding, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding for religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2736 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4271), H1658–H1661 [28MR], H2143 [26AP], H2777 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2636, H2637 [10MY], H2705–H2711 [15MY], H2717, H2724, H2725, H2726, H2745–H2781 [16MY], H2818, H2826 [17MY], H3279 [31MY], H3947 [21JN], H5854 [11SE], H6044 [14SE], H6098 [19SE], H6258–H6261 [21SE], H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6716 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], E823 [16MY], E830, E831, E832 [17MY], E851, E865 [18MY], E881 [22MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726–H2744 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), motion to recommit, H2779, H2780 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), H2138 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3190 [30MY], H5322 [26JY], H6564 [30NO], E1713 [19OC]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4048–H4050 [26JN]

Women: impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S7181 [29NO]

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— exempt farms with aboveground fuel storage tanks of a certain size from EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new EPA rule on municipal and industrial stormwater discharges prior to completion of evaluation of current rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation in check off programs to provide research and information for a particular commodity or brand, S4281 [19JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

——— strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

——— water conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

Air Force: impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, S408–S410 [9FE]

——— prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing, S8336 [21DE]

——— restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

——— submit report evaluating upside potential of Eielson AFB, AK, before dismantling or relocation of assets, S7290 [30NO]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S7148, S7149, S7151, S7152 [29NO]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, S7391 [4DE]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

Army: study effectiveness of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, S7205 [29NO]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

BIA: revised funding formula for Indian Reservation Roads program, S692–S696 [15FE]

Bridges: repairs and reconstruction funding, S4619 [26JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S31–S33 [23JA], S57–S59, S60, S63–S66 [24JA], S546–S554 [13FE], S586–S593, S599–S603 [14FE], S663, S664, S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S814, S822, S824–S826 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1641 [14MR], S1835, S1836 [20MR], S2121 [28MR], S2530–S2532 [19AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143–S3146 [15MY], S3222 [16MY], S4623 [26JN], S5067 [17JY], S5100 [18JY], S5173, S5174 [19JY], S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6321 [13SE], S6478, S6481, S6485–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6586–S6590, S6593–S6595 [21SE], S7714 [11DE]

——— balance, S29 [23JA]

——— clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, S6093–S6095 [11SE]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced, S3193 [16MY], S8449 [27DE]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 24), S3275 [17MY]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S2990 [9MY], S3154 [15MY], S5053 [17JY], S7286 [30NO]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

——— establish executive line-item veto, S3275 [17MY]

——— impact of sequestration, S8566 [31DE]

——— increase statutory debt limit, S4623 [26JN]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (S. 2065), S323 [2FE], S3758 [6JN], S3938 [12JN]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (S. 1651), S6257 [12SE], S6317 [13SE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1517, S1518, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3671 [4JN], S3756–S3758 [6JN]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5117, S5119 [18JY], S5173, S5174, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5413 [25JY], S6293, S6296 [13SE], S6412 [19SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (S. 3228), S3740 [6JN]

——— sequestration, S6242, S6243 [12SE], S6479 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2522–S2526 [19AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S2015 [26MR], S2231 [29MR], S6031, S6039–S6042, S6044–S6046 [10SE], S6087–S6091, S6095 [11SE], S6250 [12SE], S6295–S6300, S6309–S6312, S6323–S6325 [13SE], S6409–S6411, S6414 [19SE], S6485–S6488 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3143, S3144, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3220 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

——— water projects funding, S4767 [29JN]

CFTC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), S6673 [21SE]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), House amendment, S7972, S7973 [12DE], S8028 [13DE], S8355 [21DE]

——— clarify restrictions on certain fishing vessels, S7972 [12DE]

——— require study on provision that no survival craft allow a person to be submerged in water include consideration of specific needs of individuals with disabilities, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

——— revise aggregates and allocation of spending authority, S3405 [22MY], S5053 [17JY]

Congress: legislative process, S1041–S1046 [27FE], S1063, S1064 [28FE], S5052 [17JY], S5100, S5112–S5114 [18JY], S5271–S5275, S5299 [24JY], S5424 [26JY], S5648, S5653 [30JY], S5726 [31JY], S6318, S6321 [13SE], S6396, S6416 [19SE]

——— prohibit earmarks, S197–S199 [31JA], S244 [1FE], S291–S295, S302–S304 [2FE], S671 [15FE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject, S4741–S4743 [29JN]

Conservation of natural resources: repeal multinational species conservation funds reauthorizations, S6835 [15NO]

Continuing: making, S5963 [2AU]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S6501–S6504, S6524 [20SE], S6595, S6596, S6603 [21SE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405, S6416, S6417 [19SE], S6492, S6495, S6496, S6499 [20SE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 117), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

Corps of Engineers: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432, S8438, S8439 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

——— flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

——— Great Lakes dredging funding, S8196 [19DE]

——— port deepening projects funding, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

——— require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

——— Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S609 [14FE]

Crime: provide transportation to crisis centers for battered women in rural areas, S3272, S3273 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

——— allow communities with rural development project loans to apply for certain other types of loans, S4281 [19JN]

——— allow community land grant-mercedes and land grant councils access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— allow frontier communities access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— Biomass Crop Assistance Program funding, S4173 [14JN]

——— biomass research and development funding, S4172 [14JN]

——— Community Wood Energy Program biomass cooperatives grant funding, S4353 [20JN]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— eliminate Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

——— Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

——— encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

——— end State bonus payments for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— ensure that farmers are able to buy public varieties of seeds, S4127 [13JN]

——— ensure that performance bonus payments are used by State agencies only to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3950–S3952 [12JN], S4263 [19JN], S4355, S4356 [20JN]

——— limit farm subsidy payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4273 [19JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S6499, S6524 [20SE], S8444 [27DE]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4270, S4271 [19JN]

——— prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

——— repeal Biorefinery Assistance Program, S4348 [20JN]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (S. 3602), S6553 [20SE]

——— require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

——— revise Housing Act requirements for areas to be considered rural areas, S4348 [20JN]

——— rural broadband telecommunications services programs funding, S4279 [19JN], S4335, S4343, S4358 [20JN]

——— Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

——— Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program funding, S4390 [21JN]

——— State Rural Development Partnership funding, S4347 [20JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4278 [19JN], S4352 [20JN], S4393 [21JN], S6087 [11SE], S7735 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S3832 [7JN], S7720 [11DE]

——— The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4346 [20JN]

——— value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board reduction of civilian workforce, S7391 [4DE]

——— audit financial statements, S1672 [14MR]

——— authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

——— authorize Transition Assistance Advisor Program, S7160 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S6878 [26NO], S7392, S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8273 [20DE], S8325–S8340, S8342, S8359 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), insert S. 3254 language in lieu, S7392 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), unanimous-consent agreement, S7786 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2467), S2828 [26AP]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S4141 [13JN], S4928 [12JY], S5191 [19JY], S5240 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S6294, S6296, S6320–S6322 [13SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995–S7016, S7018–S7030 [28NO], S7134–S7146, S7148–S7164, S7167–S7206 [29NO], S7279–S7300 [30NO], S7311–S7313, S7323–S7332, S7336–S7340 [3DE], S7381–S7393 [4DE], S7454 [5DE], S7680 [6DE], S7699 [10DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), motion to proceed, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6784 [14NO], S6829, S6833, S6841 [15NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreement, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent request, S6605, S6606 [21SE], S7152 [29NO]

——— clean energy technologies initiatives funding, S3266, S3269 [17MY]

——— conduct cost-benefit analysis of various green building rating systems, S7388 [4DE], S7454 [5DE]

——— conduct environmental impact statement and create plan for establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast, S7138–S7141, S7204 [29NO]

——— develop comprehensive policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the Armed Forces, S7142 [29NO]

——— economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— enhance annual reports regarding sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces, S7142 [29NO]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7281, S7282 [30NO]

——— establish drug take-back program, S7205 [29NO]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S6997–S7007, S7009–S7011 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S7299 [30NO], S8331 [21DE]

——— exhance authorities on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

——— funding, S3219 [16MY], S5125 [18JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, S7159 [29NO]

——— national missile defense system funding, S5127 [18JY], S6085 [11SE]

——— permit military police and civilian Dept. of Defense police officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines, S7389 [4DE]

——— protect and enhance domestic supply chain of battery-grade lithium metal, S7390 [4DE]

——— provide for auditable financial statements, S6785–S6787 [14NO]

——— provide for disposition of charges involving certain sexual misconduct offenses under the uniform code of military justice through court-martial, S7142 [29NO]

——— provide for inclusion and command review of information on sexual-related offenses in personnel service records of members of the Armed Forces, S7141 [29NO]

——— provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

——— report on the effect of insider attacks upon the progress of the Afghanistan war, S7205 [29NO]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

——— require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

——— retain certain forms in connection with restricted reports on sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces, S7141 [29NO]

——— set forth necessary and appropriate standards to guide naval decisions on vessel naming, S7389 [4DE]

——— small arms weapons and ammunition modernization funding, S5832–S5835 [1AU]

——— small business contracting reforms, S7299 [30NO]

——— submit report on feasibility of recycling rare earth elements, S7299 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

——— clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, S3760 [6JN], S5722 [31JY]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration nuclear modernization program funding, S814, S815 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S840–S842 [16FE], S2893–S2896, S2899–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2935, S2937–S2944, S2947, S2955 [8MY], S2996–S2998, S3004, S3006–S3008, S3013, S3015, S3016, S3024–S3028, S3030, S3031, S3034, S3035 [9MY], S3054–S3057, S3060 [10MY], S3263, S3268 [17MY], S3410 [22MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Federal Network Security funding, S6416 [19SE], S6495, S6496 [20SE]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate duplicate Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S2777 [26AP]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), S6674 [21SE]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 2554), S2930 [7MY]

——— improve accountability of Violence Against Women Act grant programs, S2773 [26AP]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S2592 [23AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2666 [25AP], S2789–S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8551 [30DE]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), S8516 [28DE]

Dept. of State: transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program and the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act, S1525–S1528 [8MR], S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR]

——— recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Dept. of Transportation: allow funds to be used to repair or reconstruct a bridge on non-National Highway Systems Federal-aid highways, S1188 [1MR]

——— allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S405 [9FE]

——— establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway, S665 [15FE]

——— grant States use of Congested Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds toward transit system programs, S1131 [29FE]

——— off-system bridge program funding, S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

——— Projects of National and Regional Significance Program funding, S1131 [29FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

Depts. of Agriculture and HHS: establish dietary guidelines for pregnant women and children from birth until the age of 2, S4334 [20JN]

Depts. of Agriculture and Transportation: conduct study of rural transportation issues relative to movement of agricultural products and domestically produced renewable fuels and resources for electricity production, S4350 [20JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7390 [4DE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

Disasters: environmental recovery and restoration funding, S8445 [27DE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7162–S7164 [29NO]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

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

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 3673), S7978 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

Education: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

Electric power: infrastructure funding, S4843–S4845 [11JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE], S8114 [18DE]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

Eximbank: make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154, S3157 [15MY]

——— phase out authority and require President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S3146, S3150 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151, S3152, S3157 [15MY]

——— reauthorize, S1686 [15MR], S1763, S1776, S1777, S1782 [19MR], S1817, S1822, S1823, S1830, S1834, S1837, S1841 [20MR], S1885 [21MR], S1972, S1974, S1995 [22MR], S2127 [28MR], S2486 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3146–S3158, S3159 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3051–S3053, S3058, S3062–S3065, S3070 [10MY], S3107, S3123 [14MY], S3137, S3139 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), S3871 [7JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent agreement, S3122 [14MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent request, S3069, S3070 [10MY]

——— reform, S2950 [8MY]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, S383 [7FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S329, S333–S344 [6FE], S382–S385 [7FE], S4194 [14JN]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), unanimous-consent agreement, S327 [2FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S382 [7FE]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

FDA: repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S3144 [15MY]

——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8308 [20DE], S8357 [21DE]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5894, S5896 [1AU]

FEMA: clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

——— ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program, S4758 [29JN]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611 [24MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), S2660 [24AP], S2768 [26AP], S2993–S2995 [9MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), unanimous-consent request, S3159, S3160 [15MY]

——— improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

——— reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (S. 3362), S4775 [29JN]

Forest Service: FLAME wildfire suppression reserve fund funding, S4661 [27JN]

——— hazardous fuel reduction projects funding, S4660 [27JN]

——— wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

Forests: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4127 [13JN], S4339 [20JN]

Government: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 1274), S56 [24JA], S6771 [14NO]

——— increase transparency, S881 [17FE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

——— prohibit use of emergency spending for persons having serious delinquent tax debts or for deceased individuals, S8433, S8434, S8439 [27DE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S5820 [1AU], S8343–S8345 [21DE], S8403 [27DE], S8513 [28DE]

——— specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (S. 3314), S4307 [19JN]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7202, S7206 [29NO], S7282, S7283 [30NO], S7390 [4DE], S8337 [21DE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4097), S3534 [23MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed, S4283 [19JN]

Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, S2675 [25AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), S592 [14FE], S3145 [15MY]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), unanimous-consent request, S3154 [15MY]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

NASA: funding, S6305 [13SE]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization, S7203 [29NO]

——— terminate Federal authorization (S. 3281), S3842 [7JN]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, S5105 [18JY]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (S. 2282), S2256 [29MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), S6006 [2AU]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4240), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 58), S6006 [2AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S880–S882 [17FE], S2298 [16AP], S2614, S2616 [24AP], S2991 [9MY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 2037), S133 [26JA]

——— reauthorize and improve (S. 3562), S6460 [19SE]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S83–S87, S89–S95 [26JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), unanimous-consent agreement, S77 [24JA]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7025–S7029 [28NO]

Railroads: positive railroad control crash avoidance systems implementation, S820 [16FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2209–S2212 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S364–S366 [7FE], S423–S486 [9FE], S545, S550, S559, S561 [13FE], S585, S587, S593–S595, S599, S605, S607, S609 [14FE], S661–S665, S671, S672, S685–S690, S692–S697 [15FE], S818–S822, S826, S832, S836–S838, S842 [16FE], S880, S885, S886, S892 [17FE], S1072, S1073, S1077–S1083, S1085 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112–S1139, S1141, S1142, S1155, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173, S1179, S1188, S1189 [1MR], S1371–S1373 [2MR], S1376 [5MR], S1405, S1407–S1410 [6MR], S1434, S1435, S1437, S1440–S1443, S1448–S1452 [7MR], S1495–S1497, S1502–S1536 [8MR], S1561–S1564, S1572, S1573 [12MR], S1583, S1589–S1606, S1608, S1609 [13MR], S1639, S1641, S1644, S1645, S1647–S1662, S1667 [14MR], S1729 [15MR], S1877 [21MR], S1955, S1986–S1988 [22MR], S2009, S2013 [26MR], S2049, S2050, S2056–S2059, S2062, S2076 [27MR], S2135, S2149, S2157 [28MR], S2202–S2204, S2206, S2208, S2209 [29MR], S2314 [16AP], S2384–S2386 [17AP], S2458, S2476, S2487 [18AP], S2590 [23AP], S3067 [10MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S400–S406, S414–S417, S420–S423 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), unanimous-consent agreement, S838 [16FE], S1455 [7MR], S1573 [12MR], S1814 [19MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), unanimous-consent request, S1409, S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2052 [27MR], S2202–S2204, S2206, S2208–S2212 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), unanimous-consent request, S2209–S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S3744 [6JN], S3813, S3815, S3827 [7JN], S3957 [12JN], S4114–S4118 [13JN], S4165, S4195 [14JN], S4452 [25JN], S4659 [27JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), insert S. 1813 language in lieu, S2615 [24AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 6064), S4779 [29JN]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, S3391 [22MY]

——— reauthorize the women’s business center program (S. 3197), S3281 [17MY]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

Schools: encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

SEC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize, S666 [15FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S1642 [14MR], S2747 [26AP], S7652 [6DE]

——— tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S1644 [14MR]

——— tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1925, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S2798 [26AP]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189, S191 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1518, S1528 [8MR]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

Sports: violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, S4767 [29JN]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize drawdown of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, S1709 [15MR]

Syria: establish no-fly zone, S7386–S7389 [4DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7693, S7695, S7698, S7699 [10DE], S8035 [13DE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), S585, S587 [14FE]

——— encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in public transportation projects, S4755 [29JN]

——— ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

——— use of Social Security, Medicare, and other trust funds to fund the Highway Trust Fund, S4690 [28JN]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2218), S1938 [21MR]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S7391 [4DE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S2776 [26AP], S3678 [4JN], S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5843, S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), S3160, S3162, S3164 [15MY], S3227 [16MY], S3678 [4JN], S3958 [12JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY], S5845 [1AU]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2204 [29MR], S2307 [16AP], S2698–S2720 [25AP], S2746, S2750–S2799, S2801, S2806 [26AP], S3160, S3162, S3164 [15MY], S3217, S3226 [16MY], S3272, S3273 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3678 [4JN], S3815 [7JN], S3958 [12JN], S4853 [11JY], S5288–S5291, S5295 [24JY], S5347–S5349 [25JY], S5422–S5424, S5444 [26JY], S5842–S5846 [1AU], S5968 [2AU], S6300–S6305 [13SE], S6521 [20SE], S6767 [14NO], S7207 [29NO], S7657–S7659 [6DE], S7698, S7699 [10DE], S7741 [11DE], S8034 [13DE], S8295 [20DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2370 [17AP], S2457, S2471, S2477 [18AP], S2519, S2530, S2533, S2534 [19AP], S2559, S2560, S2579, S2587, S2591, S2592, S2593 [23AP], S2613–S2616, S2630 [24AP], S2663–S2667, S2669, S2670, S2680–S2682 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), unanimous-consent agreement, S2697 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2338), S2603 [23AP], S2660 [24AP]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, S665 [15FE]

Water: amend consumer confidence reporting requirements for community water systems, S4383 [21JN]

——— infrastructure upgrade and modernization funding, S5186 [19JY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 2104), S615 [14FE]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S120 [26JA]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H177–H180 [25JA], H3097–H3100 [17MY]

Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization and the SAVE Native Women Act: Jane M. Smith and Richard M. Thompson II, Congressional Research Service, S2787 [26AP]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–489), H3166 [22MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–156), S2545 [19AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–160), S2730 [25AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–175), S3976 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–252), S8138 [18DE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 112–397), H696 [13FE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 112–396), H696 [13FE]

Baseline Reform Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 112–378), H218 [31JA]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112– 139), S131 [26JA]

Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1665) (S. Rept. 112–135), S131 [26JA]

Committees of the House Expenses Adjustment: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 112–362), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 840) (H. Rept. 112–707), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 112–423), H1641 [27MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 98, Disapprove the President’s Exercise of Authority To Increase the Debt Limit: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 112–365), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 112–389), H567 [7FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 600) (H. Rept. 112–424), H1739 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 112–485), H2811 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5743, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5856) (H. Rept. 112–493), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5856) (S. Rept. 112–196), S5976 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–705), H7263 [18DE]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–479), H2662 [11MY], H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3254) (S. Rept. 112–173), S3688 [4JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Programs Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1546) (S. Rept. 112–249), S8041 [13DE]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6062) (H. Rept. 112–636), H5524 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice Protection of Crime Victims’ Rights and Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 250), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H25 [17JA]

FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112–381), H373 [1FE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2132) (S. Rept. 112–152), S1049 [27FE]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 112–181), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4053) (H. Rept. 112–698), H6578 [30NO]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3454) (S. Rept. 112–192), S5658 [30JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 5743) (H. Rept. 112–490), H3166 [22MY]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4097) (H. Rept. 112–457), H2266 [27AP]

Legally Binding Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449) (S. Rept. 112–261), S8363 [21DE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1813), S350 [6FE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1494) (S. Rept. 112–215), S6451 [19SE]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 646) (S. Rept. 112–150), S1049 [27FE]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3479) (H. Rept. 112–666), H5922 [12SE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2282) (S. Rept. 112–217), S6451 [19SE]

North Korean Human Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4240), S5133 [18JY]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 962) (S. Rept. 112–151), S1049 [27FE]

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3582) (H. Rept. 112–377), H218 [31JA]

Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6189) (H. Rept. 112–648), H5764 [10SE]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Sequester Replacement Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 112–421), H1570 [26MR]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2013: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–465), H2441 [8MY]

Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 772) (S. Rept. 112–202), S5976 [2AU]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2218) (S. Rept. 112–180), S4950 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4970) (H. Rept. 112–480), H2712 [15MY]

Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization for and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2104) (S. Rept. 112–189), S5211 [19JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget: Alabama State Legislature, S8450 [27DE]

National security and veterans’ benefits funding: El Paso County, TX, Commissioners Court, E439 [26MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7285 [30NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4943, H4977, H4992 [18JY], H5029, H5043, H5058, H5062 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN], H3622 [7JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371 [1JN], H3464 [5JN], H3492 [6JN]

Government: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Executive Office of the President, H745 [15FE]

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Executive Office of the President, H1237 [7MR]

Ryan Budget Plan: Bruce Bartlett, S6095 [11SE]

Tax Expenditures and Budget Rescission Authority: Representative McCollum, H605 [8FE]

Violence Against Women Act Anniversary: Attorney General Holder, S6302 [13SE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Executive Office of the President, S2594 [23AP], S3228 [16MY]

Summaries

GAO Reports Addressing Violence Against Women Act Grants and/or Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, S2780 [26AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE], H1975 [18AP], H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3659 [7JN], H4772 [10JY], H5627 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4928–H4934 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H5627 [1AU]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3348–H3351 [31MY]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1699–H1705 [28MR]

H. Con. Res. 132, GPO funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents, H5744 [10SE]

H. Res. 496, adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees of the House, H312 [1FE]

H. Res. 515, consideration of H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H46 [18JA]

H. Res. 516, express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H143 [24JA]

H. Res. 533, consideration of conference report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H445 [3FE]

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H523 [7FE]

H. Res. 540, consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act, H593 [8FE]

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 597, consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1654 [28MR]

H. Res. 600, consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1744 [29MR]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2726 [16MY]

H. Res. 661, consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2827 [17MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5325, energy and water development appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5743, intelligence services appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H. Res. 825, concur in Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 2838, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H6626–H6640 [5DE]

H. Res. 829, return to Senate, S. 3254, and Senate amendment to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6739 [12DE]

H. Res. 840, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7365 [20DE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H54 [18JA]

H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations, H5949–H5953 [13SE]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 2072, Eximbank reauthorization, H2460–H2464 [9MY]

H.R. 2146, Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act, H2082–H2091 [25AP]

H.R. 2800, Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program reauthorization, H5790 [11SE]

H.R. 2903, FEMA programs and activities reauthorization, H6104–H6110 [19SE]

H.R. 3173, Transportation Security Administration allowance of transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H4015 [26JN]

H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act, H419 [2FE]

H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H404 [2FE]

H.R. 3796, Child Protection and Safety Act programs relative to sex offender management and registration reauthorization, H5451 [31JY]

H.R. 3800, Airport and Airway Extension Act, H135 [24JA]

H.R. 4053, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, H6768–H6770 [13DE]

H.R. 4097, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, H2296 [7MY]

H.R. 4239, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1600–H1603 [27MR]

H.R. 4240, North Korean Human Rights Act reauthorization, H2685 [15MY]

H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1752–H1755 [29MR]

H.R. 4305, Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program, H5787 [11SE]

H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7794–S7972 [12DE], H2847–H2996 [17MY]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, H2745–H2763 [16MY]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5740, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H2782 [16MY]

H.R. 5743, intelligence services appropriations, H3295–H3297 [31MY]

H.R. 5872, Sequestration Transparency Act, H4920 [18JY]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

H.R. 5890, technical correction to H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act, H3444 [5JN]

H.R. 5997, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H6439 [27NO]

H.R. 6014, Enhanced DNA Collection Act, H6844 [18DE]

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

H.R. 6062, Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization, H5514 [31JY]

H.R. 6064, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act, H4637–H4641 [29JN]

H.R. 6189, Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act, H5796 [11SE]

H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5957 [13SE]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

S. 1409, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, S5896–S5898 [1AU]

S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S423–S484 [9FE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 1998, DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

S. 2065, Down Payment To Protect National Security Act, S324 [2FE]

S. 2104, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S616 [14FE]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 2225, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program reauthorization and improvement, S2003 [22MR]

S. 2554, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2930 [7MY]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3197, Women’s Small Business Ownership Act, S3283–S3286 [17MY]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3250, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (SAFER) Act, H7581 [2JA]

S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7461–S7636 [5DE]

S. 3281, National Veterans Business Development Corp., Federal authorization termination, S3842 [7JN]

S. 3314, specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity, S4308 [19JN]

S. 3362, Dam Safety Act, S4775 [29JN]

S. 3454, intelligence services appropriations, H7479–H7481 [31DE]

S. 3602, Food Stamp Restoration Act, S6554 [20SE]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. 3687, EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program reauthorization, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2259 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 39, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2265 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 40, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2326–S2333 [16AP]

S. Con. Res. 41, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2401–S2405 [17AP]

S. Con. Res. 42, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2833–S2840 [26AP]

S. Con. Res. 44, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2971–S2977 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 52, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S5218–S5224 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 58, correction in enrollment of H.R. 4240, North Korean Human Rights Act reauthorization, S5995, S6006 [2AU], H5719 [7AU]

S. Res. 427, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2551 [19AP]

S.J. Res. 34, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, S45 [23JA]

AQUACULTURE

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4406), H2029 [19AP]

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

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO] (see H.R. 6385), H5922 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species, E988 [6JN]

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

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

AQUEOS ACADIAN (vessel)

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), E1940 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), S8355 [21DE]

AQUEOS CORP.

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), E1940 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), S8355 [21DE]

ARAB AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H1805 [29MR]

ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) Middle East

Amendments

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3047, S3048 [9MY]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions

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

Dept. of State: designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1496 [21MR]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

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

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE] (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

Freedom of religion: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

——— call for release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience and utilization by the U.S. of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to address human rights situation (see H. Res. 828), H6701 [11DE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Syria: condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

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

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

——— require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (see S. 2224), S2001 [22MR]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Lists

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S6433–S6437 [19SE]

Questions and answers

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

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

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

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

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

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Middle East Legislative Fellows Program, H4701 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7503–H7506 [31DE], H7560 [1JA], E2029 [1JA]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war, H3084, H3085 [17MY]

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

Israel: encourage continued commitment to Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H2490 [9MY]

——— U.S. policy, H3395–H3398 [1JN], H4825 [11JY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, H1145 [5MR], H1299 [8MR], H6391–H6395 [15NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H930–H934 [17FE], H1123 [1MR], H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6054–H6058 [14SE], H6267 [21SE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, H6591 [4DE]

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

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

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5932 [13SE], E1587 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S6433 [19SE]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

——— condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (S. Res. 613), S8379 [21DE]

Foreign aid: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

Foreign Service: tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Middle East: clarify authority to declare war or use military force in Iran or Syria, S2066 [27MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, S1414–S1416 [6MR], S5931 [2AU]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, S6845 [15NO]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3048 [9MY]

Reports filed

Presidential Requirement To Report to Congress on All Known Syrian Opposition Groups and the Number and Security of Weapons Used by the Regime and Opposition Forces: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2224), S2819 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H. Res. 834, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, H7503 [31DE]

S. Res. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 424, condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves in Syria, S2502 [18AP]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 613, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, S7745 [11DE], S8379 [21DE]

ARAB LEAGUE

Bills and resolutions

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Remarks in House

U.N. Security Council: invoke ‘‘Uniting for Peace’’ resolution to bypass China and Russia veto of Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H3274 [31MY]

——— veto of resolution by China and Russia supporting Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H587 [8FE], E147 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

Reports filed

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

ARAGON, AUDREY

Remarks in House

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

ARCANGIOLI, GIANLUCA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1850 [29NO]

ARCELORMITTAL (business)

Remarks in House

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

ARCHAEOLOGY

Bills and resolutions

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

Dept. of State: prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3908), H512 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (H.R. 2621), H2678–H2680 [15MY], H2781 [16MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 3908), E127 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Reports filed

Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 112–473), H2644 [10MY]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2621, Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act, H2679 [15MY]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

ARCHER, IRIS M.

Remarks in House

Congressional Coalition on Adoption: Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1463 [10SE]

ARCHER, WILFRED E. (BILL)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E785 [15MY]

ARCHULETA COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (H.R. 2621), H2678–H2680 [15MY], H2781 [16MY]

Reports filed

Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 112–473), H2644 [10MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2621, Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act, H2679 [15MY]

ARCTIC OCEAN RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND OBSERVING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

Texts of

S. 2147, provisions, S1199 [1MR]

ARCTIC REGIONS

Articles and editorials

Arctic Ice Melt Is Setting Stage for Severe Winters, S4855 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR] (see S. 3613), S6625 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H461, H462 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H631, H634, H636 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, H752–H755 [15FE]

Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S1035 [27FE], S2460 [18AP]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy, S2143 [28MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S1708 [15MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S1708 [15MR]

Power resources: implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

Reports filed

Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Texts of

S. 2147, Arctic Ocean Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act, S1199 [1MR]

ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR] (see S. 3613), S6625 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

Texts of

S. 2147, Arctic Ocean Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act, S1199 [1MR]

ARCTIC SCIENCE ENDOWMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR]

ARDERY, PHILIP P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5951 [2AU]

ARDMORE, OK

Bills and resolutions

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office: designate (H.R. 1423), technical correction (see H.R. 5883), H3404 [1JN]

Remarks in House

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office: designate (H.R. 1423), technical correction (H.R. 5883), H3444 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office: designate (H.R. 1423), S2885 [26AP]

——— designate (H.R. 1423), technical correction (H.R. 5883), S3871 [7JN]

Reports filed

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1423), S2730 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 5883, technical correction to H.R. 1423, Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK, H3444 [5JN]

ARDOUNY, BRYAN

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5093 [23JY]

ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Remarks in House

Belviq: tribute to FDA approval for treatment of obesity, E1232 [11JY]

ARENBERG, RICHARD A.

Articles and editorials

Filibuster Reform—Avoid the ‘Nuclear Option’, S7317 [3DE]

ARENT, SHEREEN

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

International economic relations: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Messages

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Argentina: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Remarks in House

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on information regarding human rights violations by the military government in Argentina in the 1970s, H3284, H3285 [31MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

ARGO MARKETING GROUP (business)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2164 [28MR]

ARGUE, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E469 [28MR]

ARGYLE, TX

Remarks in House

Argyle High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E537 [16AP]

——— tribute to marching band, E1900 [11DE]

ARIE, JOHN

Remarks in House

Fun Spot Action Park (business): International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Best Family Entertainment Center award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

ARIZONA

Articles and editorials

Federal Courts in Arizona Face Crushing Caseload, S1983 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]

Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see H.R. 6609), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of the Interior: settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

——— take certain land in Pinal County, AZ, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community (see H.R. 6696), H7424 [20DE]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Public lands: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 4222), H1427 [20MR]

Statehood: anniversary (see S. Res. 373), S614 [14FE] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H726 [14FE] (see H. Res. 551), H802 [15FE]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Forewords

‘‘Arizona—100 Years Grand’’: Senator McCain, S598 [14FE]

Inscriptions

Gabrielle Giffords Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque, H4699 [10JY]

Letters

Election of Ron Barber to the House of Representatives: Amy B. Chan, Arizona State Election Director, H3753 [19JN]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3753 [19JN]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Resignation from the House of Representatives: Representative Giffords, H168, H170, H171 [25JA]

Oaths of office

Barber, Ron: House of Representatives, H3753, H3805 [19JN]

Remarks in House

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

Barber, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3754 [19JN]

Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation: tribute to Birdies & Butterflies fundraiser, E1732 [2NO]

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 1038), H2045, H2046 [24AP]

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

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

EPA: prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

Flake, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7416 [20DE]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (H.R. 2938), H3725–H3729 [18JN]

Giffords, Gabrielle: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4699 [10JY]

Giffords, Representative: appreciation for tributes, H168 [25JA]

Gila River Indian Community: water rights and land claims settlements, H3726–H3728 [18JN]

Native Americans: allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine requirements for membership in that tribe (H.R. 3319), H6076 [19SE]

Public lands: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (H.R. 4222), H3443 [5JN]

——— facilitate access to local water supply infrastructure in order to repair such infrastructure to restore local water supplies, H6663 [5DE], H6711 [12DE]

Quayle, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7269 [19DE]

Statehood: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 100), H709 [14FE], E186 [14FE]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H3984 [26JN], H4068, H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H2213 [27AP], E470 [28MR]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to organizations supporting lives of shelter animals, E125 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal, S6835 [15NO]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

Kyl, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S8119 [18DE]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, S8179–S8182 [19DE], S8250 [20DE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Native Americans: allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine requirements for membership in that tribe (H.R. 3319), S7752 [11DE]

Statehood: anniversary (S. Res. 373), S595–S598, S657 [14FE]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4433, S4439–S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S2588 [23AP]

Reports filed

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 112–436), H1844 [16AP]

Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2938) (H. Rept. 112–440), H1844 [16AP]

Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 112–112), S41 [23JA]

Nomination of Andrew D. Hurwitz To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1194 [1MR]

Nomination of John S. Leonardo To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Determination of Requirements for Membership in That Tribe: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3319) (H. Rept. 112–675), H6068 [18SE]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4222) (H. Rept. 112–510), H3362 [31MY]

Resignations

House of Representatives: Gabrielle Giffords, H168, H170 [25JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 100, statehood anniversary, E186 [14FE]

H.R. 1038, Dept. of Agriculture land conveyance within the Coconino National Forest to correct erroneous survey, H2045 [24AP]

H.R. 2938, Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act, H3725 [18JN]

H.R. 3319, Pascua Yaqui Tribe determination of requirements for membership in that tribe, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 4222, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act, H3443 [5JN]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 373, statehood anniversary, S637, S657 [14FE]

Tributes

Flake, Representative, H7418–H7420 [20DE]

Giffords, Gabrielle, S95, S136 [26JA], E83 [27JA]

Giffords, Representative, H118, H119, H131 [24JA], H161, H162, H163–H169, H170 [25JA], E57 [23JA], E69 [25JA]

Kyl, Senator, S7435 [5DE], S7648 [6DE], S7739 [11DE], S7787 [12DE], S8118, S8121 [18DE], S8182–S8184 [19DE], S8249–S8251, S8260 [20DE], S8350 [21DE], S8447 [27DE]

McCain, Senator, S6934 [27NO], S8119 [18DE]

ARIZONA WALLOW FIRE RECOVERY AND MONITORING ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

ARKANSAS

Bills and resolutions

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (see H.R. 3869), H374 [1FE]

Cloture motions

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Letters

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Lists

Rotary Club of Little Rock, AR, veterans, E859 [18MY]

Remarks in House

Arkansas County, AR: anniversary of Arkansas County Bank, H2051 [24AP]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Arkansas Nurses Association: anniversary, E1879 [5DE]

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

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

Kennametal Inc.: Rogers, AR, facility recipient of Arkansas Three Million Work Hour Award, H2666 [15MY]

Little Rock, AR: tribute to MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History ‘‘Vietnam—America’s Conflict’’ exhibit, E1347 [26JY]

——— tribute to Rotary Club of Little Rock veterans, E858 [18MY]

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

Mammoth Spring, AR: tribute to Mammoth Spring High School boys’ basketball team, H1648 [28MR]

Mountain Home, AR: tribute to Mountain Home Bomb Squad baseball team, H5209 [25JY]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (H.R. 3869), H7333, H7334 [19DE], H7416 [20DE]

Statehood: anniversary, H664 [9FE]

Taylor, Howarth: Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H4894 [17JY]

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to women’s basketball team, H1291 [8MR]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Air Force: restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S2907–S2913 [7MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

DeSalvo family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743 [11DE]

Health care facilities: inclusion of Arkansas hospitals in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ high-performing list, S563 [13FE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (H.R. 3869), S8454 [27DE]

United Way: anniversary, S4720 [28JN]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

Reports filed

Nomination of Kristine Gerhard Baker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 3869, Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR, H7333 [19DE]

Tributes

Boozman, Senator, S1043 [27FE]

Caraway, Hattie, S2228 [29MR]

Hammerschmidt, John Paul, S3116, S3117 [14MY]

Pryor, Senator, S8338 [21DE]

ARKANSAS COUNTY, AR

Remarks in House

Arkansas County Bank: anniversary, H2051 [24AP]

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU

Remarks in House

Arkansas Farm Family of the Year: tribute to award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

DeSalvo family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743 [11DE]

ARKANSAS LIGHT FOR THE BLIND (organization)

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

ARKANSAS NURSES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1879 [5DE]

ARLEN, VICTORIA

Remarks in House

Paralympic Games: tribute for participation, E1689 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute for participation, S8299 [20DE]

ARLINGHAUS, BAILEY

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E335 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E335 [7MR]

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA

Amendments

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

Bills and resolutions

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

——— establish a Tomb of Remembrance for interment of unidentifiable or unclaimed remains of members of the Armed Forces killed in Afghanistan, Iraq, or a subsequent conflict (see H.R. 5735), H2645 [10MY]

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

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

Explanations

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

Letters

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

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

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

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

Remarks in House

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

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

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

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

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Arlington, VA, chapter, E297 [1MR]

National Hispana Leadership Institute: anniversary, H6071 [19SE]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ: anniversary, E845 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5105, S5154–S5167 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), S5824 [1AU]

NumbersUSA (organization): anniversary, S2919 [7MY]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5166 [18JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, H5416–H5428 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 55, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5824, S5884 [1AU], H5552 [1AU]

ARLINGTON SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act, E688 [27AP]

ARMADA, MI

Remarks in Senate

Macomb Academy of Arts & Sciences: tribute to robotics team, S3681 [4JN]

ARMBRUSTER, THOMAS H.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5485 [26JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense

ARMED FORCES JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

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

ARMENDARIZ, AL

Articles and editorials

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Red Tape Diaries—One Small Business Owner’s Struggle Against Bureaucracy, S3620 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions

EPA: question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy (see H. Res. 635), H2274 [27AP]

Remarks in House

EPA: question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H2145, H2193 [26AP]

——— resignation of Al Armendariz relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H3485 [6JN]

ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

‘‘Most Important Book I Will Ever Write’’—Bohjalian Talks About ‘The Sandcastle Girls’, S5300 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

Essays

Armenian Genocide Survivor: Araxi Kechbouladian, E924 [31MY]

Lists

Nobel laureates urging the Turkish Government to acknowledge Armenian genocide, E622 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E924 [31MY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, H1918 [18AP]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H1980 [19AP], H2079, H2081 [25AP], E648 [25AP]

Genocide: anniversary, H2079 [25AP], E622, E623, E631, E632, E633, E636 [24AP], E648 [25AP], E660, E677 [26AP], E697, E699 [27AP], E811 [16MY]

Independence: anniversary, E1589 [21SE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE], E110 [1FE], E225 [17FE], E241, E248, E252 [27FE], E280 [29FE], E302, E303 [1MR], E352 [8MR], E474 [28MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191 [14FE], E224, E227 [17FE], E254 [27FE]

——— anniversary of independence and formation of Republic’s army, H2823 [17MY]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718 [7MY]

——— tribute to citizens, E828 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Genocide: anniversary, S2652, S2653 [24AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 399, Affirmation of the U.S. Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S1792 [19MR]

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5093 [23JY]

ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF AMERICA

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5093 [23JY]

ARMEY, RICHARD (a former Representative from Texas)

Articles and editorials

Freedom Works Tea Party Group Nearly Falls Apart in Fight Between Old and New Guard, E2019 [31DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Republican Party: role played in rise of conservative Members of Congress, E2019 [31DE]

ARMOUR, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1825 [28NO]

ARMS CONTROL

Articles and editorials

Strategic Stability in Today’s Nuclear World, S2810 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

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

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

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

Syria: oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5846), H3162 [18MY]

Letters

Condemn inclusion of Iran as conference member to negotiate U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: Senator Isakson, S4807 [10JY]

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership: Mahmoud Khattab, American Syrian Coalition, E1385 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense to end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria: several Senators, S1697 [15MR]

Oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms: several Representatives, S4807 [10JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in Russia: President Obama, S4238 [18JN], H3721 [18JN]

Remarks in House

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

Corps of Engineers: coastal restoration project funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3466 [5JN]

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

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

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

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H2791 [16MY], H3006, H3007 [17MY], H3419, H3420 [5JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H3418, H3424 [5JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3415 [5JN]

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

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war, H3084, H3085 [17MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn launch of multistage rocket, E569, E573 [18AP], E647 [25AP], E1931 [13DE]

——— nuclear weapons proliferation, E573 [18AP]

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

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

——— improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, E914 [31MY]

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

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (H. Res. 742), E1384 [1AU]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5296 [26JY], E1241 [12JY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit reductions to strategic delivery systems pending certification that Russia has met certain conditions, H3137, H3138 [18MY]

——— report on impact on national security of reducing nuclear weapons stockpiles, H3069, H3070 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration nuclear modernization program funding, S814, S815 [16FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7282 [30NO]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

National security: strengthen nuclear deterrence, S2809 [26AP]

Russia: call for cessation of arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: condemn inclusion of Iran as conference member, S4806 [10JY]

——— oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S4806 [10JY], S5128 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (S. 2205), S3244 [17MY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S2017 [26MR], S2192 [29MR], S8181 [19DE]

——— require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan, S815 [16FE]

Reports filed

Require Congressional Approval of Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 112–507), H3265 [30MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapons or implement studies or plans intended to reduce nuclear weapons, H5040–H5042 [19JY]

ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

ARMS SALES

Amendments

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions

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

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

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4133), H1152 [5MR]

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

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

Letters

Dept. of Defense to end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria: several Senators, S1697 [15MR]

Remarks in House

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

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

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2481–H2492 [9MY], E763 [10MY], E779 [11MY], E787 [15MY], E810 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4884–H4888 [17JY]

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

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846 [18MY]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (H.R. 2992), E226 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779, S4780 [29JN]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S2017 [26MR], S2192 [29MR], S8181 [19DE]

——— require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan, S815 [16FE]

Reports filed

U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2165) (S. Rept. 112–179), S4674 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4133, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H2481 [9MY]

S. 2165, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H4884 [17JY]

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

ARMSTRONG, ALEX

Remarks in House

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

ARMSTRONG, EDITH

Remarks in Senate

Portland, ME: tribute to Folia Jewelry (business), S7744 [11DE]

ARMSTRONG, KAREN

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, S5864 [1AU]

ARMSTRONG, NEIL A.

Bills and resolutions

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 6612), H6535 [29NO]

Tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range: Danny A. Bazzell, Edwards AFB, CA, H7487 [31DE]

——— George Runner, California State Board of Equalization, H7487 [31DE]

——— Jackie Fisher, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, H7487 [31DE]

——— James C. Ledford, Jr., Mayor of Palmdale, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Jeff McElfresh, Palmdale, CA, Chamber of Commerce, H7488 [31DE]

——— R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Stuart O. Witt, Mojave Air and Space Port, H7487 [31DE]

——— Tim Hughes, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., H7487 [31DE]

——— Vicki Medina, Antelope Valley, CA, Board of Trade, H7488 [31DE]

——— William T. Weil, Jr., California City, CA, Manager, H7489 [31DE]

——— Zack Scrivner, Kern County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H7488, H7489 [31DE]

Poems

‘‘To Such New Heights,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1918 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7485–H7491 [31DE]

Tribute, H5775 [11SE], H5868 [12SE], H5928 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1473, E1476 [11SE], E1504 [12SE], E1537 [14SE], E1918 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6305 [13SE], S6614 [21SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6612, redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7485 [31DE]

ARMSTRONG, ROSEMARY

Remarks in Senate

Florida Bar: Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

ARMY see Department of Defense

ARMY ARSENAL STRATEGIC WORKLOAD ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3054), S3076 [10MY], S4717 [28JN]

Texts of

S. 3054, provisions, S3046 [9MY]

ARMY TIMES (publication)

Remarks in House

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

ARNESS, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E887 [25MY]

ARNETT, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2825 [17MY]

ARNOLD, ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1487 [12SE]

ARNOLD, JEFFREY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4831 [10JY]

ARNOLD, ROBERT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1956 [19DE]

ARNOLD, ROBERT K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1254 [17JY]

ARON, LEON

Articles and editorials

Three Cheers for the Magnitsky Act and American Values, H6407 [16NO]

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, ME

Remarks in Senate

Presque Isle, ME: anniversary of Aroostook Medical Center, S3726 [5JN]

ARRIAGA, M. ALEXANDRA

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act, E688 [27AP]

ARRIGHI, EVA

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]

ARROW CHILD & FAMILY MINISTRIES

Letters

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses, S2793 [26AP]

ART ALLIANCE OF CONTEMPORARY GLASS

Proposals

Contemporary Glass Art Awareness Year observance, E1011 [7JN]

ARTER, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1476 [11SE]

ARTESIA, CA

Remarks in House

Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club: anniversary, E94 [31JA]

ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance

Addresses

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Enzi, S5967 [2AU]

‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ Series Publication Completion: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., S7034 [28NO]

Amendments

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6653, S6671 [21SE], H6352 [14NO]

Appointments

Library of Congress American Folklife Center Board of Trustees, H5689 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Barrett, Barbara: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 49), S5870 [1AU] (see H.J. Res. 120), H6000 [13SE]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H6806 [13DE]

Brumidi, Constantino: anniversary of U.S. arrival (see H. Res. 816), H6428 [16NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acquire a statue of ‘‘The Unknown Slave’’ for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4080), H943 [17FE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Dept. of Education: establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of State: prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

District of Columbia: support and honor performers and sponsors of Lunchtime Music on the Mall festival (see H. Res. 769), H5707 [2AU]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6000 [13SE]

Indian Arts and Crafts Act: clarify definition of Indian and Indian organizations (see H.R. 6274), H5704 [2AU]

Jon Faddis Day: designate (see H. Res. 641), H2274 [27AP]

Keane, Bil: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 126), H3171 [25MY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4097), H1016 [28FE]

Library of Congress: revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (see H.R. 6122), H4863 [12JY]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H4684 [9JY]

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

Taxation: extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (see H.R. 5793), H3102 [17MY]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]

Letters

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1825 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1825 [16AP]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Proposals

Contemporary Glass Art Awareness Year observance, E1011 [7JN]

Remarks in House

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

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

Anderson, Anthony: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Barrett, Barbara: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 49), H7415 [20DE]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to economic renaissance, H5024 [19JY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Metro Chicago (music venue), E1389 [2AU]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 6421), E1538 [14SE]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN], E716 [7MY], E741 [9MY]

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

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1370–H1372 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: military musical units funding, H3135 [18MY], H4939 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

Evanko, Tracy: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1847 [29NO]

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar (business): anniversary of visit to New York, NY, to support recovery efforts after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E416 [22MR]

Florida: tribute to Florida Highwaymen artists, E821 [16MY]

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

Glen Echo, MD: anniversary of Adventure Theatre, E539 [16AP]

Harlem Arts Advocacy Week: observance, E1844 [29NO]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), H1817–H1820 [16AP]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1793 [16NO]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, E268 [28FE]

International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees: anniversary of Art Directors Guild Local 800, E949 [1JN]

International Dot Day: observance, E1507 [13SE]

Japanese American Citizens League: tribute to Sacramento, CA, chapter community awards dinner honorees, E1783 [16NO]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4097), H2296, H2297 [7MY]

Library of Congress: revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (H.R. 6122), H5742 [10SE]

Louisville, KY: anniversary of Louisville Ballet Co., E476 [28MR]

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

MacLaine, Shirley: American Film Institute Life Achievement Award recipient, E1022 [7JN], E1108 [21JN]

Madsion, NJ: anniversary of Shakespeare Theatre, E1543 [14SE]

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

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

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

Nakasone, Lynne Yoshiko: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H6164 [20SE], E1480 [11SE]

Nance, Fred and Jakki: Cleveland, OH, Public Theatre Pan Award recipients, E1458 [10SE]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Nashville Symphony Orchestra League, E1649 [21SE]

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

National Young Audiences Week: observance, E354 [8MR]

Nederlander, James L.: New York Landmarks Conservancy Living Landmarks Celebration honoree, E1760 [15NO]

Nederlander, James M.: New York Landmarks Conservancy Living Landmarks Celebration honoree, E1760 [15NO]

New Jersey Council for the Humanities: anniversary, E1590 [21SE]

New York, NY: tribute to Harlem Fine Arts Show, E428 [22MR]

Newport Art Museum and Art Association: anniversary, H228 [1FE]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861 [3DE]

Ogunquit, ME: anniversary of Ogunquit Playhouse, E1083 [19JN]

Rambo, Buck: Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1989 [21DE]

Ruze Dalmatinke (musical group): tribute, E1265 [17JY]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Camellia Symphony Orchestra, E1381 [1AU]

——— tribute to Sacramento African-American Art Collective, E443 [26MR]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of San Antonio Art League and Museum, E333 [7MR]

Southwest Harbor, ME: tribute to Claremont Hotel summer lecture and concert series, E1683 [5OC]

Tamburitzans (song and dance group): tribute, E645 [25AP]

Turkey: tribute to Mobile Turkish Coffee House Project, E728 [8MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), H1824–H1826 [16AP]

——— mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), Senate amendments, H6352, H6353 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska Quarterly Review (publication): anniversary, S2918 [7MY]

Arts Advocacy Day: observance, S2315 [16AP]

Bacharach, Burt: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Barrett, Barbara: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 49), S5898 [1AU]

Circus Barn, Inc.: anniversary of Circus Smirkus, S1730 [15MR]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (S. 3567), S6461 [19SE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (S. 2212), S1848–S1850 [20MR]

Denver, CO: anniversary of Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, S3622 [24MY]

Guy, George (Buddy): Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S7699 [10DE]

Horton’s Books & Gifts (business): anniversary, S1845 [20MR]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S7034 [28NO], S8506 [28DE]

Iowa: tribute to Iowa Arts Council Big Yellow School Bus grant program, S2315 [16AP]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4097), S3534 [23MY]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Hispanic Museum of Nevada, S2959 [8MY]

New York, NY: anniversary of the Hotel Lexington Hawaiian Room, S8586 [31DE]

Olesen, James: Brandeis University Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Distinguished Contribution to the Arts Award recipient, S3082 [10MY]

South Dakota Humanities Council: anniversary, S5207 [19JY]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of American Studio Glass Movement, S2080 [27MR]

Trethewey, Natasha: appointment as U.S. Poet Laureate, S4669 [27JN]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6671 [21SE]

World Choir Games Month: designate (S. Res. 325), S1019 [17FE]

Yale University: tribute to publication of ‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ series, S7034 [28NO]

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S1418 [6MR]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Innovation Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3523) (S. Rept. 112–259), S8302 [20DE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4097) (H. Rept. 112–457), H2266 [27AP]

Library of Congress Authority To Accept Gifts and Bequests Revision: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6122) (H. Rept. 112–624), H5326 [26JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1815, posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

H.R. 2453, Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, S6671 [21SE], H1824 [16AP]

H.R. 4086, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, H1370 [19MR]

H.R. 4097, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, H2296 [7MY]

H.R. 6122, Library of Congress revision of authority to accept gifts and bequests, H5742 [10SE]

S. 2212, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, S1849 [20MR]

S. Res. 325, World Choir Games Month, S1019 [17FE]

S.J. Res. 49, appoint Barbara Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S5898 [1AU], H7415 [20DE]

Tributes

Brubeck, David W., S8586 [31DE], H6686 [11DE], H6768 [13DE]

ARTUSO, NICK

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6370 [13SE]

ARVADA, CO

Remarks in House

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

——— ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nichols, Donovan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Nielson, Zachary: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1126 [21JN]

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

Parson, Chesle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E670 [26AP]

Perez, Ditza: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [9MY]

Pfankuch, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Prado, Angelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E463 [28MR]

Pride, Savannah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1013 [7JN]

Quintana, Luis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E856 [18MY]

Quintrall, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E860 [18MY]

Richardson, Driszelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E740 [9MY]

Roberts, Bobby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E643 [25AP]

Rodriguez, Nancy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E973 [5JN]

Ryan, Jha-Mier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

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

Salazar, Lawrence: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E862 [18MY]

Sawaqued, Jwan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Sell, Jonnalynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Serrano, Yimi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1119 [21JN]

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

Soukup, Brian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [25AP]

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

Stave, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1007 [7JN]

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

Thompson, Brugette: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Tiller, Shannia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1017 [7JN]

Tiner, Joe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E818 [16MY]

Trujillo, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Valdez, Aujanae: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E639 [25AP]

Valdez, Sarai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1011 [7JN]

Watson, Max: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E972 [5JN]

ARVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

ARVERNE, NY

Remarks in House

Mount Carmel Baptist Church: anniversary, E792 [15MY]

ASBELL, LAURA

Remarks in House

Issaquah, WA: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E766 [10MY], E1053 [18JN]

ASBURY, TERRY

Bills and resolutions

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6343 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (H.R. 6587), H7327 [19DE], H7416 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (H.R. 6587), S8454 [27DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6587, Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA, H7327 [19DE]

ASBURY PARK, NJ

Remarks in House

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

Johnson, Ed: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP honoree, E1456 [10SE]

ASEF-SARGENT, NADINE

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act, E688 [27AP]

ASHBURN, VA

Articles and editorials

LINK Celebrates 40 Years Serving the Community, E1207 [9JY]

Remarks in House

LINK, Inc.: anniversary, E1206 [9JY]

ASHE, KATHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1413 [3AU]

ASHLAND, WI

Remarks in House

Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624 [24AP]

ASIA

Addresses

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

Bills and resolutions

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2719, H2720 [16MY], E704 [7MY], E733 [8MY], E769 [10MY], E811, E812, E822 [16MY], E826 [17MY]

——— observance (H. Res. 621), E625 [24AP], E861 [18MY]

Chinese New Year: observance, E73 [25JA]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

Foreign policy: enhance peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region, H2826 [17MY]

Uzbekistan: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E193 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 200), S2960 [8MY]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 474, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3639 [24MY]

ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Annual gala: tribute, E1805 [27NO]

Chang, Ilwoong: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]

ASIAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]

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

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770 [10MY]

——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Asian American Medical Association: tribute to annual gala, E1805 [27NO]

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

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E561 [17AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2719, H2720 [16MY], E704 [7MY], E733 [8MY], E769 [10MY], E811, E812, E822 [16MY], E826 [17MY]

——— observance (H. Res. 621), E625 [24AP], E861 [18MY]

Chang, Ilwoong: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

Chinese New Year: observance, E73 [25JA]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

Hmong Heritage Month: observance, E518 [30MR]

Minami, Dale: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E271 [28FE]

National Association of Asian American Professionals: Seattle, WA, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, E1592 [21SE]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 200), S2960 [8MY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 474, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3639 [24MY]

ASIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SACRAMENTO VALLEY, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1426 [3AU]

ASIAN PACIFIC STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]

ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Remarks in House

Asian-American Chamber Award: tribute to recipients, E561 [17AP]

ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 474), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Observance, H2719, H2720 [16MY], E704 [7MY], E733 [8MY], E769 [10MY], E811, E812, E822 [16MY], E826 [17MY]

Observance (H. Res. 621), E625 [24AP], E861 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Observance (S. Res. 200), S2960 [8MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 474, observance, S3639 [24MY]

ASLAM, MUHAMMAD N.

Bills and resolutions

Lateef, Humaira K., and family: relief (see H.R. 6479), H6232 [20SE]

ASPEN, CO

Remarks in Senate

Aspen Center for Physics: annviersary, S4722 [28JN]

ASPEN CENTER FOR PHYSICS

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4722 [28JN]

ASPEN HOMELAND SECURITY GROUP

Statements

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012), S5437 [26JY]

ASPEN INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

ASPESI, JUDY

Remarks in House

Modesto, CA: inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

ASPESI, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Modesto, CA: inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

ASQUINO, MARK L.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4297 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

ASSESSING PROGRESS IN HAITI ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

ASSOCATION OF GREEK AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Remarks in House

Alafoyiannis, Loula Loi: Association of Greek American Professional Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E1558 [19SE]

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.

Letters

Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5330 [25JY]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S855 [16FE]

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

Letters

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H832 [16FE]

ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)

Articles and editorials

Census—Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring in Medical and Work Expenses, H6376 [15NO]

Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants, E686 [27AP]

PetroChina Produced More Oil Than Industry Giant Exxon Mobil in 2011, S2193 [29MR]

Reaction to Death of Former State Sen. Bill Raggio, S1030 [27FE]

ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF THE U.S. see The ARC of the U.S. (organization)

ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY

Remarks in House

African Americans: tribute to achievements of African American women, E129 [3FE]

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Remarks in House

Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]

ASSOCIATION OF CENTERS FOR THE STUDY OF CONGRESS

Letters

Congress Week, S6422 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Congress Week: observance, S6422 [19SE]

ASSOCIATION OF FISH & WILDLIFE AGENCIES

Letters

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1874 [17AP]

ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Inscriptions

Dennis M. Hertel Association of Former Members of Congress appreciation plaque, H4700 [10JY]

Gabrielle Giffords Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque, H4699 [10JY]

Lists

Association of Former Members of Congress members who have passed away since the last congressional reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4706 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Common Ground Project: tribute, H4698 [10JY]

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4696–H4706 [10JY]

Congress to Campus program: tribute, H4697 [10JY]

Congressional Golf Tournament: tribute, H4698, H4699 [10JY]

Foreign countries: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H4703 [10JY]

Giffords, Gabrielle: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4699 [10JY]

Middle East Legislative Fellows Program: tribute, H4701 [10JY]

ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Remarks in House

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Junior League of Chicago (organization), H1744 [29MR]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Junior League of St. Paul, E723 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Junior League of Baltimore, S845 [16FE]

ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN)

Amendments

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

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in Senate

Southeast Asia: call on China to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to resolve territorial issues in the South China Sea, S5335 [25JY]

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

Texts of

S. Res. 524, reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China, S5263 [23JY], S6011 [2AU]

ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2242 [27AP]

ASSOCIATION OF STATE FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS, INC.

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5108 [23JY]

ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY CENTERS ON DISABILITIES

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula, S695 [15FE]

ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON GENERALS

Remarks in House

Flynn, Mike: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1586 [21SE]

ASSOCIATON OF DEFENSE COMMUNITIES

Letters

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure, S7979 [12DE]

ASTANA TIMES (Kazakhstan publication)

Articles and editorials

Kazakhstan Launches ATOM Project To Support Global Movement Against Nuclear Tests, E1510 [13SE]

ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, E703 [7MY]

ASTHMA INHALERS RELIEF ACT

Letters

Provisions: Maureen Donahue Hardwick, International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium (excerpt), H6727 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6190), H6724–H6728 [12DE], E1780 [16NO], E1937 [17DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6190) (H. Rept. 112–673), H6059 [14SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6190, provisions, H6724 [12DE]

ASTRACHAN, JEFFREY

Prayers

House of Representatives, H518 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H518 [7FE]

ATATURK, MUSTAFA KEMAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1741 [13NO]

Turkey: observance of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day, E834 [17MY]

ATCHLEY, CHLOE

Essays

Washington, DC, E992 [6JN]

ATENCIO, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E5 [10JA]

ATHENS, OH

Remarks in Senate

Ohio: tribute to teams advancing to Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament, S1919 [21MR]

Ohio University Post (publication): anniversary, S7033 [28NO]

ATHENS, TX

Remarks in House

Trinity Valley Community College: tribute to women’s basketball team, E492 [29MR]

ATHERLY, JEFF

Remarks in Senate

Topeka, KS: tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty, S8123 [18DE]

ATHERTON, CA

Remarks in House

Cole, Sean: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [21SE], E1662 [28SE]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]

Schaffer, Trevor: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1644 [21SE], E1663 [28SE]

Sheldon, Denise: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1643 [21SE], E1660 [28SE]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE], E1659 [28SE]

ATHLETICO PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (company)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E260 [28FE]

ATHOL, MA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1285 [19JY]

ATKIN, THOMAS F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E726 [8MY]

ATKINSON, AMY

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Guam participants, E1411 [3AU]

ATKINSON, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1616 [21SE]

ATKINSON, RANDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7759 [12DE]

ATLANTA, GA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see S. 3247), S3631 [24MY]

Letters

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Proclamations

Thomas, Walker, and Wilson Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1206 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Adler, Andrew: condemn comments relative to assassination of President Obama, H94 [23JA]

Dept. of Justice: Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

Georgia Aquarium: tribute, E1583 [21SE]

Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1521 [13SE]

ATLANTA (GA) JEWISH TIMES

Remarks in House

Adler, Andrew: condemn comments relative to assassination of President Obama, H94 [23JA]

ATLANTA (GA) JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Articles and editorials

Cashless Stimulus for Small Business, H1613 [27MR]

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1661 [28SE]

Guerin, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E131 [3FE]

ATLANTIC (publication)

Articles and editorials

In Pennsylvania—the Human Costs of Judicial Confirmation Delays, S6034 [10SE]

William Kayatta and the Needless Destruction of the Thurmond Rule, S5248 [23JY]

ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone (see H.R. 3906), H512 [6FE]

ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy

ATOMIC ENERGY ACT

Reports filed

Require Congressional Approval of Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 112–507), H3265 [30MY]

ATROCITIES PREVENTION BOARD

Remarks in House

Human rights: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide, E697 [27AP]

ATSINGER, EDWARD G., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1851 [29NO]

AT&T INC.

Remarks in House

AT&T Veterans: tribute, E291 [1MR]

ATTA MILLS, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5696 [2AU]

ATTMAN, LEONARD AND PHYLLIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [28JN]

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Eric H. Holder, Jr.)

Articles and editorials

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

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Letters

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Motions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

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

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

——— objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, H2304–H2310 [7MY], H2638 [10MY], H3107 [18MY], H4659 [9JY], H4707 [10JY], H4824 [11JY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, S1663 [14MR], S3956 [12JN], S4869 [11JY]

——— release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3954 [12JN]

Reports

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Violence Against Women Act Anniversary, S6302 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

ATTRACTING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

ATWELL, BRADLEY W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1655 [25SE]

ATWOOD, VALDINE

Remarks in House

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

AUBIN, JOSEPH W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3665 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3127 [14MY]

AUBURN, AL

Remarks in House

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

AUBURN, CA

Remarks in House

California: anniversary of Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, E278 [29FE]

AUBURN, ME

Remarks in House

John F. Murphy Homes, Inc.: anniversary, E850 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers (business): tribute, S698 [15FE]

AUBURN, NY

Bills and resolutions

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Reports filed

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

AUBURN, WA

Remarks in House

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

Mosby Farm (business): King County, WA, Executive Rural Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1524 [13SE]

Thomas Jefferson High School: tribute to History Bowl teams, E915 [31MY]

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]

AUDI, CHAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E119 [2FE]

AUDIT THE PENTAGON ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

AUGUST, ANN DAWSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1869 [4DE]

AUGUSTA, GA

Remarks in House

Kitchens, George, Jr.: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, H5296 [26JY]

NAACP: tribute to Freedom Fund Banquet, E33 [18JA]

AUGUSTA, ME

Remarks in House

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E20 [17JA]

Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Mandate: tribute to signing, E1185 [29JN]

AUGUSTINE, KATHY

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

AULT, CO

Remarks in Senate

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S2917 [7MY]

AULT, RONALD E.

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2840 [17MY]

AUMAN, ALLISON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2010 [30DE]

AUNG SAN SUU KYI

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Tribute, E1655 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Congressional Gold Medal: presentation, S6394 [19SE]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

AURORA, CO

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see S. 3648), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

Obituaries

Blunk, Jonathan, H5299 [26JY]

Boik, Alexander J. (A.J.), H5299 [26JY]

Childress, Jesse, H5299 [26JY]

Cowden, Gordon W., H5299 [26JY]

Ghawi, Jessica, H5300 [26JY]

Larimer, John, H5300 [26JY]

McQuinn, Matt, H5300 [26JY]

Medek, Micayla, H5300 [26JY]

Moser, Veronica, H5300 [26JY]

Sullivan, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Teves, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Wingo, Rebecca, H5299 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Sense To Find . . .,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5301 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Colorado Biobusiness Accelerator: opening, E1611 [21SE]

Disasters: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY], H5297–H5302 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081, H5082, H5117, H5118 [23JY], H5135, H5149 [24JY], H5212 [25JY], H5532 [1AU], E1362 [31JY], E1416 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), S5628 [26JY]

——— condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5296, S5297 [24JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5239, S5243, S5244, S5248, S5250 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5364 [25JY], S5466 [26JY], S5863 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 134, condemn, Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5297 [26JY]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5309 [24JY]

AURORA, IL

Remarks in House

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

AUSTIN, JOHN R.

Remarks in House

Horse Shoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to award recipients, E1916 [12DE]

AUSTIN, MN

Remarks in House

Hormel Foods Corp.: anniversary of SPAM, H5211 [25JY]

AUSTIN, TX

Remarks in House

Houston, TX: tribute to Multiple Sclerosis MS150 Bike Ride, E345 [8MR]

Texas: importance of football rivalry between University of Texas and Texas A&M University, E58 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to Dept. of History ‘‘Not Even Past’’ website promoting U.S. and global history, S3325 [21MY]

——— tribute to women’s volleyball tean, S8298 [20DE]

AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

AUSTRIA, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H476 [3FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H727 [14FE]

Armed Forces: leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 503), H513 [6FE]

——— prevent disruptions at military funerals (see H.R. 1591), H115 [23JA]

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

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

BLM: provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting (see H.R. 3440), H28 [17JA]

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

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H160 [24JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3404 [1JN]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H221 [31JA]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4864 [12JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see H.R. 6118), H5010 [18JY]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 3897), H641 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see H.R. 4292), H1740 [28MR]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 6464), H6302 [5OC]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1571 [26MR]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H3662 [7JN]

Gold Star Dads of America, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 577), H3363 [31MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H5711 [2AU]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3703 [12JN]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H2072 [24AP]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1808 [29MR]

Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, London, OH: designate (see H.R. 5984), H3977 [21JN]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H1741 [28MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H641 [8FE]

Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 5985), H3977 [21JN]

Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Grove City, OH: designate (see H.R. 5983), H3977 [21JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2570 [9MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H801 [15FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1847 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H375 [1FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H3267 [30MY]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1359 [9MR]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H115 [23JA]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1571 [26MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H187 [27JA]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H28 [17JA]

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

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1099 [29FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1154 [5MR]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see H. Res. 777), H6152 [19SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3977 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

EPA: express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5925 [13SE]

Poems

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

Remarks

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H985 [28FE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H208 [31JA]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6691 [11DE]

Lange, Linda S.: Dept. of the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award nominee, E623• [24AP]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208 [31JA]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: observance, H6159 [20SE]

Parker, Randall B.: Dept. of the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award nominee, E1039• [12JN]

Sumida, Michael T.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1989• [21DE]

Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533• [16AP]

Wittenberg University: tribute to women’s volleyball team, E2• [6JA]

Xenia, OH: tribute to American Veterans Traveling Tribute mobile memorial, E1865• [4DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6682, H6687–H6693 [11DE]

Tributes

Aills, Wade, E521• [16AP]

Brown, Christopher L., E529• [16AP]

Gladney, Amanda G., E1260• [17JY]

Horbaczewski, Henry, E39• [18JA]

Mechenbier, Edward J., E1042• [12JN]

North, Brandon, E521• [16AP]

Radcliff, Dwight E., E1878• [5DE], E1987• [21DE]

Salisbury, Austin, E521• [16AP]

Schenck, William F., E298• [1MR]

Shupe, Judith E., E1925• [13DE]

Viassy, Iayie, E521• [16AP]

Woodard, David, E525• [16AP]

AUTHORS see Literature

AUTISM UNDERSTANDING AND TRAINING IN SCHOOL METHODOLOGIES FOR EDUCATORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

Letters

Provisions: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

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

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

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

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

AUTOMATIC IRA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4049), H900 [16FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4049), H807 [16FE]

AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles

AUTRY, GEORGE R., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E387 [20MR]

AVERY, CHRIS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3798 [6JN]

AVEZZANO, JOSEPH W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1628 [21SE]

AVIATION

Addresses

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

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3482 [5JN], H3528, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3541, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3546, H3548, H3549, H3550, H3552, H3554, H3556, H3557, H3559, H3578, H3579 [6JN], H3619, H3620, H3621, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3625, H3629, H3630, H3632, H3635, H3637, H3638, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3645, H3662 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

European Union: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308, S8313 [20DE]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), S7275, S7276 [29NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7750, S7752 [11DE], H7447 [30DE]

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

Announcements

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

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, H192 [31JA]

Articles and editorials

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

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

History in the Making, S2316 [16AP]

Lawmakers Question Gift of 20 F–16s to Morsi’s Egypt, H6802 [13DE]

Military Funds to Spare?, H7366 [20DE]

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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

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

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

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

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

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 4006), H692 [9FE]

Business and industry: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see S. 3287), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5925), H3660 [7JN]

Consumers: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see S. 3302), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service expedited authority to remove geese that threaten aircraft (see S. 2377), S2821 [26AP]

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

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

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

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4068), H901 [16FE]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3216), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H4863 [12JY]

——— prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (see H.R. 5950), H3707 [15JN]

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

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 6612), H6535 [29NO]

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

EPA: establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (see S. 3467), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6093), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 533), H373 [1FE]

——— establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H181 [25JA]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

——— modify regulations governing aircraft maintenance providers (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

——— urge continued cooperation with airports across the U.S. seeking to implement noise mitigation plans (see H. Res. 810), H6397 [15NO]

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

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

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

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

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

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

LA/Ontario International Airport: facilitate transfer or sale from Los Angeles, CA, back to Ontario, CA (see H.R. 5832), H3161 [18MY]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of representational allowance for air travel expenses unless an itemized description of expenses is provided and a House credit card is used for such expenses (see H. Res. 580), H1305 [8MR]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: change membership of Board of Directors (see H.R. 6356), H5707 [2AU] (see H.R. 6369), H5765 [10SE]

——— ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6397 [15NO]

——— provide for an Inspector General (see H.R. 5322), H2274 [27AP]

NASA: reaffirm and amend legislation authorizing appropriations (see S. 3661), S7458 [5DE]

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

National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 6201), H5291 [25JY]

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

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2388), S2821 [26AP]

Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 3899), H475 [3FE]

——— extend special funding rules for certain plans maintained by commercial airlines (see H.R. 5715), H2644 [10MY]

Safety: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see S. 3263), S3729 [5JN] (see H.R. 4350), H1845 [16AP]

——— require security screening of passengers at airports to be carried out by private screening companies (see S. 3303), S4203 [14JN]

States: recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S2821 [26AP]

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

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

Tariff: aircraft grade polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 4762), H2125 [25AP]

Taxation: close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H1366 [16MR]

——— exempt certain air taxi services from taxes on transportation by air (see S. 3451), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6243), H5525 [31JY]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

——— extend the research and development tax credit, limit treaty benefits relative to certain deductible related-party payments, and treat general aviation aircraft as 7-year property (see H.R. 6109), H4862 [12JY]

Terrorism: require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5077 [19JY]

Transportation Security Administration: appoint passenger advocates at certain airports to assist elderly and disabled passengers who believe they have been mistreated by personnel (see S. 2207), S1847 [20MR]

——— modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (see S. 3542), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6028), H4064 [26JN]

——— prohibit establishment by air carriers and airport operators of expedited lines at airport screening checkpoints for specific categories of passengers (see S. 2235), S2030 [26MR]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (see S. 3640), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6328), H5706 [2AU]

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

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

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

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

Chronologies

Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislative action, S4179 [14JN]

Conference reports

FAA Modernization and Reform Act (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Drew Liscum, E528 [16AP]

——— Leslie Lopez, E334 [7MR]

Letters

Airport and Airway Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H136 [24JA]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H136 [24JA]

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Greg Principato, Airports Council International-North America, H4013 [26JN]

——— Roger J. Dow, U.S. Travel Association, H4013 [26JN]

——— Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airline Association, H4013 [26JN]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

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

Pilot’s Bill of Rights: several Senators, S4180 [14JN]

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range: Danny A. Bazzell, Edwards AFB, CA, H7487 [31DE]

——— George Runner, California State Board of Equalization, H7487 [31DE]

——— Jackie Fisher, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, H7487 [31DE]

——— James C. Ledford, Jr., Mayor of Palmdale, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Jeff McElfresh, Palmdale, CA, Chamber of Commerce, H7488 [31DE]

——— R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Stuart O. Witt, Mojave Air and Space Port, H7487 [31DE]

——— Tim Hughes, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., H7487 [31DE]

——— Vicki Medina, Antelope Valley, CA, Board of Trade, H7488 [31DE]

——— William T. Weil, Jr., California City, CA, Manager, H7489 [31DE]

——— Zack Scrivner, Kern County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H7488, H7489 [31DE]

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, Ed Rendell, and Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, Building America’s Future Education Fund, H2102 [25AP]

Lists

Airline ticket fees, H929 [17FE]

House of Representatives staff who worked on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H455 [3FE]

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

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

World War II and Korean War veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter, S3740 [6JN]

World War II and Korean War veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Kansas (organization), S5700 [31JY]

World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Big Sky Honor Flight (organization), E1034 [8JN], E1599 [21SE]

Messages

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

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3650 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Poems

‘‘To Such New Heights,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1918 [12DE]

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

Questions and answers

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

Remarks in House

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

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

——— anniversary, E1536 [14SE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— tribute to veterans, E1865 [4DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690, H4708 [10JY]

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

Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1034 [8JN], E1599 [21SE]

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

Boeing Co.: tribute to production and delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane, E182 [13FE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

Business and industry: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (H.R. 3867), H929 [17FE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

CIA: expansion of paramilitary role relative to execution of drone strikes, H7483, H7484 [31DE]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones, H5133 [24JY]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Superman exhibit, E1787 [16NO]

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

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

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), H2048, H2049 [24AP]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: C–17 Fighter program funding, H3030 [17MY], H5045 [19JY]

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

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

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

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3023, H3024 [17MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— V–22 Osprey funding, H3021, H3022 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3638, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement funding through reductions in environmental mitigation funding, H3539, H3540 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3537–H3539 [6JN]

——— ensure sensitivity of treatment in the security screening process for children, the elderly, and the infirmed traveling by air, H3542 [6JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3499–H3505, H3528–H3575 [6JN], H3618–H3652 [7JN], E1003 [6JN], E1008, E1022 [7JN], E1028, E1029, E1033 [8JN], E1040 [12JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

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

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

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (H.R. 5950), H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H4143, H4144 [27JN]

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

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7485–H7491 [31DE]

Dyess AFB, TX: tribute to Armed Forces members, E394 [20MR]

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E979 [5JN], E1530 [14SE]

Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H3149 [18MY], H6614 [4DE], H6865–H6869 [18DE]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary, H2820 [17MY]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

European Union: prohibit funding to implement emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, H453 [3FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and fund the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H445–H447 [3FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H192 [31JA]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H447–H456 [3FE], E142, E147 [6FE], E155 [7FE]

——— clarify that fractional aviation is non-commercial and not subject to commercial aviation ticket tax, H456 [3FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

——— establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (H.R. 3824), E76 [25JA]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

——— implement reforms to improve aviation safety, H2081 [25AP], H5236 [25JY]

——— improve integration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, H455 [3FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

——— prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

——— reauthorize civil aviation research and development projects and activities (H.R. 970), H452 [3FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100–H5102 [23JY]

——— Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for sports stadiums implementation funding, H4125, H4126 [27JN]

Federal Way, WA: tribute to Federal Way High School Air Force Junior ROTC team, E920 [31MY]

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar (business): anniversary of visit to New York, NY, to support recovery efforts after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E416 [22MR]

Foreign policy: reevaluate plan to gift Egypt with F–16 fighter jets, H6802–H6804 [13DE]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), H3691 [8JN]

Fort Hood, TX: anniversary of Air Force 3d Weather Squadron, E520 [16AP]

Grand Canyon National Park: implementation of FAA aviation noise control regulations relative to commercial air tours, H591 [8FE]

Hampton, VA: anniversary of NASA Langley Research Center, E1581 [20SE]

Hillsborough, CA: tribute for adopting H&H Co., 1st Battalion, 327th Infrantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1119 [21JN]

Hollister, CA: anniversary of Hollister Municipal Airport, E900 [30MY]

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, E1431 [3AU]

Honor Flight Central Florida (organization): tribute, E1617 [21SE]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E313 [5MR], E642, E645 [25AP], E895 [30MY], E1131 [25JN], E1226 [11JY]

Honor Flight Illinois (organization): tribute, H2718 [16MY]

Honor Flight Iowa (organization): tribute, E629 [24AP]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E733 [8MY], E1558 [19SE]

Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon & Portland (organization): tribute, E994 [6JN]

Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E749 [9MY], E1593 [21SE], E1658 [25SE]

Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (organization): tribute, E634 [24AP], E1579 [20SE]

Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E758 [10MY], E1508 [13SE]

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, E1000 [6JN]

Houston, TX: tribute to Wings Over Houston Airshow, E1781 [16NO]

Kristi House, Inc.: tribute to partnership with Miami International Airport and Port of Miami to assist child victims of human trafficking, H1522 [22MR]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to F–22 program, H2215 [27AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (H.R. 1621), E814 [16MY]

——— report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (H.R. 6592), E1771 [15NO]

Miller, Jeff: tribute to efforts to bring war veterans to national war memorials via Honor Flight, H6341 [13NO], H6349 [14NO]

Moline, IL: Quad City International Airport recipient of Illinois Primary Airport of the Year award, E1040 [12JN]

Morse, Earl: tribute to efforts to bring war veterans to national war memorials via Honor Flight, H6341 [13NO], H6349 [14NO]

Music City Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E610 [23AP], E681 [27AP], E723 [8MY]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Nashville International Airport, E1017 [7JN]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H3812 [20JN], E1071, E1077, E1079 [19JN], E1125 [21JN]

National Guard: Air National Guard funding, H2577 [10MY], H3108 [18MY]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, E142 [6FE]

National security: counterterrorism initiatives funding, H735 [15FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of policies relative to general aviation industry, H734 [15FE]

Orlando, FL: tribute to YMCA of Central Florida for ‘‘Red Tail Pilots Tribute’’ event, E232 [17FE]

Palm Springs, CA: tribute to Palm Springs Air Museum Spirit of ’45 Day, E1345 [26JY]

Peterson AFB, CO: 302d Airlift Wing rededication of SUMIT 38 Memorial, E1317 [25JY]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Rusnok, Richard: Marine Corps Aviation Association Marine Corps Test Pilot of the Year award recipient, E348 [8MR]

Sewell, Daniel E.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E139 [3FE]

Syria: prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual, H3740 [19JN], H6514 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (H.R. 5993), H4071 [27JN], E1106 [21JN]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (S. Con. Res. 17), H5846, H5847 [11SE], E1486 [12SE]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846 [18MY]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (H.R. 2992), E226 [17FE]

Tampa, FL: establishment of United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Center at Tampa International Airport, E254 [27FE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

Texas: tribute to annual 26th Congressional District of Texas Transportation Summit, E1820 [28NO]

Texas Panhandle Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1556 [19SE]

Transportation: encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

——— extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE], E71 [25JA]

——— importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H201–H207 [31JA]

Transportation Security Administration: call for investigation of allegations of airport screeners involved in a drug smuggling ring, H2138 [26AP]

——— establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1447), H4011–H4014 [26JN], H4421 [28JN], E1167 [28JN]

——— establish an Ombudsman Office (H.R. 1165), H5825 [11SE]

——— Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H3547, H3549, H3550 [6JN], H3619, H3643 [7JN], E1029 [8JN]

——— Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3548, H3549 [6JN]

——— funding, H3546, H3547 [6JN], H3644 [7JN]

——— modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (H.R. 6028), H5824–H5826 [11SE]

——— modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), H6728–H6731 [12DE]

——— privatization proposals, H447 [3FE]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3640, H3641 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3630–H3632 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide certain employees uniforms or badges resembling those of law enforcement officers, H3629, H3630 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to restrict participation in Screening Partnership Program (SPP), H3640 [7JN]

——— reform, H3547 [6JN]

——— require private companies contracted to provide security screenings to be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, H3644 [7JN]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), H5825 [11SE], H6440, H6441 [27NO], E1834 [29NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), Senate amendment, H7446–H7448 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: anniversary of Space Camp, H3582 [7JN]

Ultralight aircraft: include under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

United Launch Alliance: tribute, H3587 [7JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Hmong pilots trained to fly ‘‘secret war’’ counterinsurgency missions, E1081 [19JN]

World War II: tribute to premiere of ‘‘Red Tails’’ movie about Tuskegee Airmen, H83 [23JA], E27 [17JA], E54 [23JA]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E41 [18JA], E232 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, S408–S410 [9FE]

——— prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing, S8336 [21DE]

——— restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

——— submit report evaluating upside potential of Eielson AFB, AK, before dismantling or relocation of assets, S7290 [30NO]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

——— tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]

——— tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, S4815 [10JY]

——— tribute to Vermont National Guard, S4852 [11JY]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S4145 [13JN], S4192 [14JN], S6335 [13SE], S6527 [20SE], S6576 [21SE]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Boeing Co.: anniversary of B–52 bomber, S3726 [5JN]

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), S3241 [16MY], S3658 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (S. 3441), S5964 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (S. 2044), S209 [31JA]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (S. Res. 464), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

EPA: establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (S. 3467), S5872 [1AU]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

European Union: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, S383 [7FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S329, S333–S344 [6FE], S382–S385 [7FE], S4194 [14JN]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), unanimous-consent agreement, S327 [2FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4708 [28JN], S4733, S4740 [29JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4176–S4180, S4182, S4183 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), S3720 [5JN], S3870, S3871 [7JN]

Hanscom AFB, MA: impact of proposed change in leadership rank structure on cybersecurity, S4230 [18JN]

Hickman, George: tribute (S. Res. 567), S6469 [19SE]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Schofield Barracks soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S2582 [23AP]

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S6051 [10SE]

Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3740 [6JN]

Honor Flight Kansas (organization): tribute, S5700 [31JY]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S2917 [7MY], S7342 [3DE]

Honor Flight Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, S6731 [13NO]

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, S3717 [5JN]

Kennedy, John F.: anniversary of space flight speech, S6245 [12SE]

McConnell AFB, KS: support selection as main operating base for KC–46A Tanker fleet, S5108 [18JY]

NASA: funding, S6305 [13SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 527), S5318 [24JY]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S339–S341 [6FE]

National World War II Museum: recognize opening of U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience (S. Res. 625), S8233 [19DE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308–S8318 [20DE]

Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Space Command, S6622 [21SE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE]

Safety: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (S. 3263), S3731 [5JN]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Strategic Air Command: anniversary of stand down and dedication of memorial (S. Res. 479), S3736 [5JN]

Syria: establish no-fly zone, S7386–S7389 [4DE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

Transportation: encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in public transportation projects, S4755 [29JN]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), S7276 [29NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7752 [11DE]

Ultralight aircraft: include under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 418), S3071–S3073 [10MY]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S2382 [17AP], S6010 [2AU]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112–381), H373 [1FE]

Farmer’s Privacy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2388), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2388) (S. Rept. 112–256), S8203 [19DE]

Release Reversionary Interest Held By the U.S. in Certain Cook County, MN, Land Conveyed for the Establishment of an Airport: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2947) (H. Rept. 112–441), H1844 [16AP]

Transportation Security Administration Transfer of Unclaimed Money Recovered at Airport Security Checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2179) (H. Rept. 112–468), H2441 [8MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN], H3622 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Summaries

Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S. 1335), S4179 [14JN]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 533, consideration of conference report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H445 [3FE]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 1447, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H4011 [26JN]

H.R. 2947, release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain Cook County, MN, land conveyed for the establishment of an airport, H2048 [24AP]

H.R. 3800, Airport and Airway Extension Act, H135 [24JA]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act, H5824 [11SE]

H.R. 6328, Clothe a Homeless Hero Act, H6440 [27NO]

H.R. 6612, redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7485 [31DE]

S. 418, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol, S3071 [10MY]

S. 1335, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, S4733–S4735 [29JN], H5100 [23JY]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

S. 2388, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act reauthorization and amendments, S8313–S8318 [20DE]

S. 3261, allow Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers, S3871 [7JN], H3691 [8JN]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3542, No-Hassle Flying Act, S7276 [29NO], H6728 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 17, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, H5846 [11SE]

S. Res. 418, tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan in World War II, S2326 [16AP], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 464, Ellsworth AFB, SD, anniversary, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 479, Strategic Air Command stand down anniversary and memorial dedication, S3733, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 527, National Airborne Day, S5308, S5318 [24JY]

S. Res. 567, tribute to George Hickman, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 625, recognize opening of National World War II Museum U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience, S8205, S8233 [19DE]

Tributes

Armstrong, Neil A., S6305 [13SE], S6614 [21SE], H5775 [11SE], H5868 [12SE], H5928 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1473, E1476 [11SE], E1504 [12SE], E1537 [14SE]

AVIATION SECURITY STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Greg Principato, Airports Council International-North America, H4013 [26JN]

——— Roger J. Dow, U.S. Travel Association, H4013 [26JN]

——— Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airline Association, H4013 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1447), H4011–H4014 [26JN], H4421 [28JN], E1167 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1447, provisions, H4011 [26JN]

AVIEL, SARA M.

Remarks in Senate

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: nomination to be Alternate Executive Director, S3652 [24MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

AVILA, JOSE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E816 [16MY]

AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Enzi, S5967 [2AU]

Tribute to Senator Levin: Senator McCain, S1191 [1MR]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S3388 [21MY]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S6558 [20SE], H6739 [12DE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

Kentucky Academy Tops the Chart—Newsweek Ranks Kentucky Academy as America’s Top High School, S3679 [4JN]

Laurel Man Receives French Military Honor, S1992 [22MR]

Lexington Is the First Purple Heart County, E1747 [13NO]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

Pikeville Medical Center, S3271 [17MY]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

Brumidi, Constantino: anniversary of U.S. arrival (see H. Res. 816), H6428 [16NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (see H. Con. Res. 133), H4907 [17JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4893 [11JY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of Energy: provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H900 [16FE]

——— provide dental care to veterans awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 5653), H2565 [9MY]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5926), H3660 [7JN]

Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4130), H1133 [1MR]

Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Jan Karski Day: designate (see S. Res. 626), S8302 [20DE]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H374 [1FE]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 617), S8042 [13DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 4040), H801 [15FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Taxation: treat Korea Defense Service Medal recipients as war veterans for purposes of determining whether contributions to posts and organizations of war veterans are charitable contributions (see H.R. 5903), H3577 [6JN]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H4774 [10JY]

War of 1812: award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Tuscarora Nation who fought to protect residents of Lewiston, NY, from British invasion (see H.R. 6516), H6275 [21SE]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (see S. Res. 614), S7976 [12DE]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (see H. Res. 599), H1641 [27MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Aneesa Ahmed, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hana Elhebshi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Jineth Bedoya Lima, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Maryam Durani, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Safak Pavey, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Samar Badawi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Shad Begum, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Zin Mar Aung, S1499 [8MR]

Declarations

Joyce Banda recipient of Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award, E1856 [30NO]

Essays

Role of the Farm in a Healthy Diet: Andrea Ledgerwood, S2815 [26AP]

——— Travis Koester, S2815 [26AP]

Inscriptions

Dennis M. Hertel Association of Former Members of Congress appreciation plaque, H4700 [10JY]

Gabrielle Giffords Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque, H4699 [10JY]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1822 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1821 [16AP]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1816 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1816 [16AP]

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor: Vincent J.M. DiMaio, H3139 [18MY]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Tribute to Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey: Representative Larson, E1135 [26JN]

Lists

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002 [6JN]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2815 [26AP]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization) Law Enforcement Award of Excellence recipients, E2038 [2JA]

Poems

‘‘Legend of Latrobe,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S6440 [19SE]

‘‘On Point, Shades of Black and Green,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1148 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Adams, Keitha: Conference USA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E368 [13MR]

Adkison, Jarrod and family: Washington County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1738 [9NO]

Aguilar, Dan: Premio Internazionale Solidarietà Alpina (organization) Silver Plaque International Alpine Solidarity Award recipient, E897 [30MY]

Alafoyiannis, Loula Loi: Association of Greek American Professional Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E1558 [19SE]

Alcorn, Walter: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E402 [21MR]

Alibhai, Suleiman: Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Professional Service Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Allen, Phillip C.: South Florida Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E119 [2FE]

Alshouse, Alex J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

Ambul, Maria: American Heritage Girl (organization) Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

Ameris, Philip: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Man of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

Anderson, Anthony: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Anderson, Dan: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, E1556 [19SE]

Anderson, Frank W.: Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH, Judge Felix T. Matia/Chester J. Koch award recipient, E164 [8FE]

Andrews, Eleanor K.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

——— Iowa National Guard 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division recipient of Dept. of Defense Citizen Patriot Unit Award, E1540 [14SE]

Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941, H3108 [18MY]

Arrighi, Eva: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

Azama, Yo: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

Baillis, Daniel L.: Cleveland, OH, Division of Police Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1782 [16NO]

Baker, David: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Banda, Joyce: Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E45 [18JA]

Barceloneta, PR: New Jersey Puerto Rican Heritage Statewide Parade Annual Banquet Gala and Puerto Rican Illustres honoree, E1535 [14SE]

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Bardstown, KY: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ‘‘Most Beautiful Small Town in America’’ designee, E1284 [19JY]

Barton, Ken and family: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1668 [28SE]

Bartron, Robert A.: Montrose, PA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E913 [31MY]

Bascomb, Paul: FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, E243 [27FE]

Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Baxamusa, Murtaza: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Honoree of the Year, E1460 [10SE]

Bay Area Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]

Bazewicz, Carrie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1868 [4DE]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

Beckley, WV: inclusion in Smithsonian (publication) list of best places to live, E575 [18AP]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Benjamin, Zachary D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1083 [19JN]

Benn, Alvin: Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E204 [15FE]

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Berg, Natalie: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E595 [19AP]

Biddle, Mike: Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development recipient, E1845 [29NO]

BigEye Creative (business): Orlando Business Journal Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1879 [5DE]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Blanchard, Talbot: New Hampshire Hospital Association Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) of the Year Award recipient, E1032 [8JN]

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Block, Francine: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506 [29MR]

Bohl, Priscilla: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1826 [28NO]

Boland, James C.: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Mayo Person of the Year award recipient, E1784 [16NO]

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Borchardt, Mack: Texas Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, E536 [16AP]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]

Bowers, Arthur B. (Deacon): Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H3274 [31MY]

Boys, Ralph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Bradshaw, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [21SE]

Branch, Jason: Massachusetts Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition winner, E757 [10MY]

Brand, Morgan: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1056 [18JN]

Bravewomon, Lynn: Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality (GLOBE) (organization) Pryor Conrad Award recipient, E1684 [5OC]

Brinkmeyer, Brady: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E552 [17AP]

Brookhaven, PA: Coebourn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Brown, Bob: Springfield, MO, Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1543 [14SE]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Brown, Chuck: ACLU of the Nation’s Capital Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Brown, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Brown, Shari: National Center for Family Literacy Toyota Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E462 [28MR]

Brown, Tom: Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc., Phoenix Community Achievement Leader Award recipient, E1341 [26JY]

Browne, Max: Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award recipient, E1982 [21DE]

Brownsboro, TX: Chandler Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1569 [19SE]

Bucci, Frank A.: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E551 [17AP]

Buckey, John: Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Bertram H. Holland High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1457 [10SE]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County YWCA ‘‘Women Who Make a Difference’’ award recipients, E760 [10MY]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Bunnell, Brett: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1551 [19SE]

Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Burmah, Norman and Norma: Louisiana Family Forum (organization) Marriage Hall of Fame inductees, E286 [29FE]

Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Calton, Todd M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [21MR]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

Camden Property Trust: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, H1795 [29MR]

Campbell, Roy T., Jr.: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1559 [19SE]

Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), H3444 [5JN]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (H. Con. Res. 133), H5072 [19JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Carbray, John and Diane: Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team) Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]

Cardoza, Manuel M., Jr.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Carpenter, Wyatt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E9 [10JA]

Carton, Clint J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1727 [26OC]

Caruso, Julie: Pembroke (MA) Express Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]

Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]

Catton, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Cerullo, Joseph D.: Hazleton, PA, chapter of UNICO National (organization) Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681 [5OC]

Chang, Ilwoong: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]

Chemicomays, LLC: General Motors Co., Supplier of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Chiang, Elvin Yu-Ling Duncan: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E449 [27MR]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1303), E135 [3FE]

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H464 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H1110 [1MR]

Clarion, IA: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E535 [16AP]

Clearwater, FL: Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

Cleary, Mike: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

Cohen, Howard and Patricia: Rotary Club of Hammond, IN, Heinze Vocational Service Award recipients, E726 [8MY]

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

Cole, Sean: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [21SE], E1662 [28SE]

Coles, Dewey L.: National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice award recipient, E130 [3FE]

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]

Compton, Catherine: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Compton, Jennifer: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Conaboy, Richard and Marion: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipients, E549 [17AP]

Conine, Kent: Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (organization) honoree, E28 [17JA]

Conlon, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Conti, Maurice and Sophie: New Zealand Bravery Medal recipients, E712 [7MY]

Cook, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Cooper, Wilfred, Sr.: California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, E1291 [19JY]

Copeland, Reggie: Cottage Hill Civilian Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490 [29MR]

Coppell, TX: Mockingbird Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award, E1715 [23OC]

Corns, Evan R.: Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Board of Directors Herman ‘‘Rusty’’ Shipps leadership award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Costanzo, David D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755 [14NO]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Coultas, Carol: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

Cox, T. Randolph: YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV, Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380 [1AU]

Cox, Thomas: Encore.org (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Crawford, Edward: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (H.R. 1775), H4607 [29JN], H5793–H5795 [11SE], E1527 [14SE]

Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

Cumberland, MD: Bel Air Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Cureton, Anthony: New Jersery State Conference of the NAACP Outstanding President Award recipient, E1614 [21SE]

Curran, Elizabeth (Libby): People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1697 [12OC]

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]

Czmyr, William: Jewett City, CT, VFW Veteran of the Year award recipient, E872 [18MY]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Assocation Community Awards recipients, E322 [6MR]

Dallas, TX: School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1848 [29NO]

Daly, Erin: Dept. of Agriculture Secretary’s Honor Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Davidson, Steven B.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739 [13NO]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

Davis, Belva: Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1528 [14SE]

De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

DeLeo, John: UNICO National (organization) UNICAN of the Year Award recipient, E95 [31JA], E119 [2FE]

Denison, Judy: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]

Dept. of Education: tribute to Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, E1849 [29NO]

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

DeRouen, Rose: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

DeSanto, Fred: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E326 [7MR]

Deters, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Detwiler, Thomas C.: Paper Industry Management Association Mill Manager of the Year Award recipient, H2214 [27AP]

Devlin, Ryan: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H6662 [5DE]

Diaz, Yethzell: University of California, Santa Cruz, Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652 [25AP]

DiCarlo, Victor: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H6681 [11DE]

Dillon, Paul F.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

Doar, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Dorsey, Christopher: Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc., ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Education Award recipient, E846 [18MY]

Douglass, Jeff: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

Doutt, Nancy: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Downtown Washington Inc.: National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Dressel, Melanie: American Banker (publication) Community Banker of the Year award recipient, E117 [2FE]

Dublin, CA: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E210 [16FE], E932 [31MY]

Dubuque, IA: St. Columbkille Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E91 [31JA]

Duchon, Elliott: Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

Duer, Jeffrey J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

DuPree, Beth: Philadelphia Magazine Be Well Philly Hero Challenge award recipient, E1812 [27NO]

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Dwyer, Don: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1841 [29NO]

Dylan, Bob: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Earnshaw, Tim: U.S. Investigations Services, LLC, Investigator of the Year award recipient, H2571 [10MY]

East Islip, NY: Timber Point Elementary School winner of Disney Plant Challenge for New York, E906 [30MY]

East Tennessee Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500 [12SE]

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453 [10SE]

EDS Waste Solutions, Inc.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

El Paso, TX: Douglas Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1622 [21SE]

——— El Paso Independent School District recipient of ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award, E1048 [15JN]

——— Mission Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1651 [21SE]

Eldersburg, MD: Oklahoma Road Middle School School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: Union County Vocational-Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1587 [21SE]

Ellis, Rick and Kela: Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E590, E599 [19AP]

Emerson, Mollie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Ender, Elma T.S.: Laredo-Webb County, TX, Bar Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854 [30NO]

Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Esnault, Betty: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]

Estabrook, Tove E.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675 [26AP]

Evanko, Tracy: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1847 [29NO]

Evans, William: American Pharmacists Association Remington Honor Medal recipient, E389 [20MR]

Ewing, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297 [1MR]

Fagerstone, Nathan V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E185 [14FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1074 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E1080 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563 [17AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame inductees, E321 [6MR]

——— tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561 [17AP]

Fairport, NY: Martha Brown Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1070 [19JN]

Falbo, Joseph: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E788 [15MY]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

Falese, Michael: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Chief of the Year award recipient, E376 [19MR]

Falmouth, MA: Gosnold on Cape Cod recipient of Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association Mental Health Agency of the Year award, E1455 [10SE]

Farlinger, Mark H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E501 [29MR]

Farmington (ME) Daily Bulldog: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Fawcett, Robert: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230 [11JY]

Ferragina, Roberto: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year Award recipient, E314 [5MR]

Fleisher, Carol W.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E129 [3FE]

Flinn, Shannon and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1283 [19JY]

Flores, Sol: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1278 [18JY]

Florida: tribute to 13th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E451 [27MR]

——— tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

——— tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327 [25JY]

Flowers, Ira L.: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738 [9MY]

Flynn, Mike: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1586 [21SE]

Foege, William: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E758 [10MY], E1091 [20JN]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble winner of the Essentially Ellington Jazz Band Competition and Festival, E876 [18MY]

Fortuna family: Cleveland, OH, Slovenian National Home (East 80th) Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]

Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Fowler, Michael L., Sr.: Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483 [29MR]

Francis Lee Contracting (company): Delegate Norton’s Small Business Access to Capital and Business Opportunities Fair District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E613 [23AP]

Freeman, Ira: California Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674 [26AP]

Fremont, CA: Hopkins Junior High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, E713 [7MY]

——— J. Haley Durham Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1735 [6NO]

Fun Spot Action Park (business): International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Best Family Entertainment Center award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

Gainesville, TX: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ‘‘Most Patriotic Small Town in America’’ designee, E13030 [24JY]

Garden, Brady R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1737 [9NO]

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

Gaylor, Gregory: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611 [21SE]

Geiger, Roger: Torrington, CT, AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]

Geitner, Rex E.: San Mateo County, CA, Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, E202 [15FE]

Gensler, Arthur: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E268 [28FE]

Gibbons, Matthew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E872 [18MY]

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

Giffords, Gabrielle: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4699 [10JY]

Gilder, Larry: Jefferson County, TX, Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award recipient, E1837 [29NO]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Gin, Diane: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]

Girl Scouts: tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]

Glance, Stephanie: Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E406 [21MR]

Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]

Goff, Kolby D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [15NO]

Goins, Wendy: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E170 [9FE]

Gold Eagle Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum recipient of Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award, E1123 [21JN]

——— Golden Parks and Recreation Dept. recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award, E172 [9FE]

——— USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage Six Team recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award, E174 [9FE]

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc.: Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization) CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009 [30DE]

Gordon, Terry: Akron, OH, Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]

Grabill, David: Northern California ACLU Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]

Grant, Amy: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1986 [21DE]

Graveline, Robert B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Gray, Marion: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E104 [1FE]

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]

Greco, Victor F.: UNICO National (organization) Marconi Science Award recipient, E347 [8MR]

Green, Martha: Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA, Tzedakah Award recipient, E904 [30MY]

Green-Byrd, Danielle: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Greene, Trevor: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1579 [20SE]

Greenfield, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940 [17DE]

Greenwalt, Sophia: American Red Cross Everyday Hero Award recipient, E754 [9MY]

Gregorius, Robin: SBA Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831 [17MY], E947 [1JN]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]

Guerin, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E131 [3FE]

Guetzke, Kenneth: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]

Guldner, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1937 [17DE]

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

Gurusamy, Ruth: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447 [27MR]

Hamann, Paul: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1243 [12JY]

Hanson, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1287 [19JY]

Hanson, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

Harrelson, Patty: Florida Dept. of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

Hartsfield, Wallace S., Sr.: Missouri Walk of Fame inductee, E1564 [19SE]

Haubert, Thom: Battelle Memorial Institute Inventor of the Year award recipient, E456 [27MR]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Haynes, Lauren: International Brotherhood of Teamsters James R. Hoffa Scholarship recipient, E1618 [21SE]

Hazleton, PA: tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697 [12OC]

Hebel, Tom: Heritage Conservancy Business Leader Conservation Award recipient, H1856 [17AP]

Heer, Melissa: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E298 [1MR]

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]

Hines, Dale: Wisconsin Agriculturist (publication) Master Agriculturist award recipient, E655 [25AP]

Hirabayashi, Gordon: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E765 [10MY], E934 [31MY], E1089 [20JN]

Hittle, William M., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1669 [28SE]

Holleder, Donald: Distinguished Service Cross recipient posthumously, E1487 [12SE]

Hollowell, Alescia M.: Miss Black Michigan USA pageant winner, E160 [8FE]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [24AP]

Homer Glen, IL: International Dark Sky Association International Dark Sky Community award recipient, E1219 [10JY]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1769 [15NO]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), H1817–H1820 [16AP]

Horse Shoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to award recipients, E1916 [12DE]

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

Houston, TX: inclusion of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ for cancer list, H5139 [24JY]

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]

Hughes, Cathy: NAACP Chairman’s Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Hundley, Barbara: Jackson, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Hunkapillar, Michael W.: BayBio (organization) Lifetime Achievement DiNA Award recipient, E610 [23AP]

Hunter, Michael S.; Silver Star and Bronze Star With Valor recipient, E1589 [21SE]

Hurd, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1289 [19JY]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

Industrial Systems & Supply, Inc.: SBA Nebraska Small Business of the Year award recipient, E424 [22MR]

Inman, Joni: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

Iowa: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E776 [10MY]

Irving, TX: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E1814 [27NO]

Issaquah, WA: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E766 [10MY], E1053 [18JN]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Jackson, Frank G.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E1529 [14SE]

Jackson, H. Joaquin: Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor inductee, E1391 [2AU]

Jacobson, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E926 [31MY]

Jadallah, Malak: Cleveland, OH, American Middle East Organization Community Service Award recipient, E576 [18AP]

James, Elroy A.: Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc., King of Zulu designee, E223 [17FE]

Jamesville, NC: Jamesville Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1516 [13SE]

Jenkins, Jackie: California School Employees Association Member of the Year award recipient, E1124 [21JN]

Jennett, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1948 [18DE]

Jimenez, Tony: Small Business Council of America Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E799 [15MY]

Joe Ringhausen Orchard and Apple House: Illinois Cider and National Cider Contest winner, E229 [17FE]

Johnson, Ed: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP honoree, E1456 [10SE]

Johnson, Eleanor: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Joseph Gagen Leadership Award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Johnson, Lynn: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Johnson, Representative Sam: Texas Association of Business Maurice Acers Champion of Free Enterprise Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1512 [13SE]

Johnston, Tiffany: National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Mentor Award recipient, E1432 [3AU]

Jones, Calvin (C.J.): Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation outstanding mentor honoree, E711 [7MY]

Jones, Denise Houlemard: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E477 [28MR]

Jones, Leechia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in the Workplace award recipient, E1054 [18JN]

Jones, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Jones, Wilbur D.: Wilmington (NC) Star-News Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1240 [12JY]

Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]

Joshua, Wynfred: Defense Intelligence Agency Torch Bearer Award recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Judah, Linda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1054 [18JN]

Karski, Jan: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E902 [30MY]

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]

Kauffmann, Raphael: San Mateo County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1103 [21JN]

Kaushik, Sunedra K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Samman Award recipient, E255 [27FE]

Kavadas, Nick: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Chapter, District, and National Ahepan of the Year award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Kavadas, Pete: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association honoree, E1808 [27NO]

Kay, Marv: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1837 [29NO]

Keller, Nick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Kelly, Lois: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E558 [17AP]

Kennametal Inc.: Rogers, AR, facility recipient of Arkansas Three Million Work Hour Award, H2666 [15MY]

Kennett, Bayard: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1732 [2NO]

Kent, WA: Technology Access Foundation Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1521 [13SE]

Kerwin, Julie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1836 [29NO]

Kerwin, Mary: Leadership Troy (organization) Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1911 [12DE]

Kilbane, Kathleen: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Kirkley-Bey, Marie Lopez: Hartford Communities That Care (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1135 [26JN]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Kittinger Furniture Co., Inc.: MADE—In America (organization) BEST—Made in America Award recipient, H4161 [28JN]

Kleinwort, Seth A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1068 [19JN]

Klender, Thomas W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E72 [25JA]

Kline, Kevin: Fort Bend Focus Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, H6595 [4DE]

Knowlton, Tanner M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

Knudson, Michael: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E301 [1MR]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Kona Kai Coffee Co.: King County, WA, Executive Workforce Development Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Kopp, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E399 [21MR]

Kosta, Stanley: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E375 [19MR]

Kranz, Ken: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Krohne, Austin N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1140 [26JN]

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

LaBonge, Tom: Los Angeles Police Historical Society Jack Webb Award recipient, E1514 [13SE]

Lai, Richard K.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E448 [27MR]

Lane, Joanne: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar recipient, E1142 [26JN]

Lange, Linda S.: Dept. of the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award nominee, E623 [24AP]

Lanning, Richard L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E261 [28FE]

Lanthorn, Robert: Kids Voting USA (organization) Educator of the Year award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E566 [18AP]

Laubscher, Rick: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Lauer, William H.: Devotion to Children (organization) Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901 [11DE]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391 [20MR]

Lemmon, Tom: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Labor Leader of the Year, E1462 [10SE]

Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E26 [17JA]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]

Lightfoot, Robert D.: Medical Association of the State of Alabama Samuel Buford Word Award recipient, E1400 [3AU]

Lijoi, Andre: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230 [11JY]

Lindsay, Randella: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E216 [16FE]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Long Beach, CA: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E645 [25AP]

Long Branch, NJ: tribute to Long Branch, NJ, Free Public Library Library Champion award recipients, E1708 [19OC]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Lopez, Miriam: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation community spirit honoree, E712 [7MY]

Lozada, Marisha: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipient, E794 [15MY]

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

——— ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

Luzier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Lynn, Louis: Dept. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award recipient, E1959 [19DE]

MacLaine, Shirley: American Film Institute Life Achievement Award recipient, E1022 [7JN], E1108 [21JN]

Madison, WI: St. Mary’s Hospital designation as magnet facility by American Nurses Credentialing Center, E134 [3FE]

Madisonville, KY: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 33 Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E591 [19AP]

Maine: tribute to Governor’s Award for Volunteerism recipients, E628 [24AP]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy finalist, H6584 [3DE]

——— Heisman Trophy recipient, H6709 [12DE], E1920 [12DE]

Marion County, FL: inclusion of several Marion County Public Schools in Washington (DC) Post ‘‘Top High Schools’’ list, E1341 [26JY]

Martin, Wade: Land Trust Alliance National Conservation Service Award recipient, H6400 [16NO]

Masterson, Bill, Jr.: Editor & Publisher (publication) Publisher of the Year award recipient, E1801 [27NO]

Matsushima, John: National Western Stock Show (organization) Citizen of the West honoree, H7278 [19DE]

Matthews, Timothy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E400 [21MR]

Maxey, Jim: National Meat Association E. Floyd Forbes Award recipient, E230 [17FE]

Mazurkiwecz, Jeannine Lesante: Hazleton, PA, Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E819 [16MY]

McCollough, Bob, Sr.: Marcella R. Brown Foundation Founders Award recipient, E1847 [29NO]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Media, PA: Rose Tree Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28 [17JA]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Emissaries of Memphis Music honorees, E514 [30MR]

Memphis Horns (musical group): National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E181 [13FE]

Meyers, Marvin: Fresno State Alumni Association ‘‘Top Dog’’ Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1673 [2OC]

Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

Minami, Dale: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E271 [28FE]

Mobile, AL: inclusion of Alabama School of Math and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1363 [31JY]

Moczary, Steven: Air Force Association Eglin Chapter 365 Teacher of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Modesto, CA: inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

Moline, IL: Quad City International Airport recipient of Illinois Primary Airport of the Year award, E1040 [12JN]

Monsanto, Inc.: tribute to Sustainable Yield Pledge Award recipients, E922 [31MY]

Mooney, Beth: Notre Dame College Medal recipient, E1019 [7JN]

Moore, Jacob: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1753 [14NO]

Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Moore, Mal M.: National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award recipient, E1338 [26JY], E1366 [31JY]

Moore, Susan: Roseland School District, Santa Rosa, CA, Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award recipient, E903 [30MY]

Morgan, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Morganza, MD: tribute to Chopticon High School marching band, E951 [1JN]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E233 [17FE]

Morrison, Richard M.: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1464 [10SE]

Morro Bay, CA: NOAA Excellence in Local Government award recipient, H5025 [19JY]

Mosby Farm (business): King County, WA, Executive Rural Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1524 [13SE]

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

Mount View-Edgewood Water Co.: National Rural Water Association National Great American Water Taste Test Gold Medal award recipient, E247 [27FE]

Mountain Home, AR: Mountain Home High School robotics team winners of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition, H4076 [27JN]

Mouradian, Kay: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Moynihan, Steven P.: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E1142 [26JN]

Mr. Trophy (business): Representative Fleischmann Economic Excellence Award recipient, H974 [28FE]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Murphy, Janice G.: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453 [10SE]

Nagorney, Samuel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Nakasone, Lynne Yoshiko: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H6164 [20SE], E1480 [11SE]

Nance, Fred and Jakki: Cleveland, OH, Public Theatre Pan Award recipients, E1458 [10SE]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

National Association of Asian American Professionals: Seattle, WA, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, E1592 [21SE]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002 [6JN]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E269 [28FE], E375 [19MR]

Navy: report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

Nederlander, James L.: New York Landmarks Conservancy Living Landmarks Celebration honoree, E1760 [15NO]

Nederlander, James M.: New York Landmarks Conservancy Living Landmarks Celebration honoree, E1760 [15NO]

Nelson, Brian J.: Purple Heart recipient, E1947 [18DE]

Nelson, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E260 [28FE]

Nesby & Associates, Inc.: King County, WA, Executive Minority Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1525 [13SE]

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

New York: tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, E53 [23JA]

New York, NY: NAACP Mid-Manhattan branch NAACP Thalheimer award recipient, E1298 [23JY]

Newport, ME: tribute to Sebasticook Valley, ME, Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E152 [7FE]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861 [3DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4040), H1820–H1823 [16AP], E583 [19AP]

Nobel Prize: recognition of the European Union for peace, E1913 [12DE]

Nolting, Stephen D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Nornhold, Bradley: Baltimore, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E855 [18MY]

Norris, Christi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Support Services award recipient, E1053 [18JN]

North Richland Hills, TX: North Hills Hospital recipient of Society of Chest Pain Centers accreditation, E899 [30MY]

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute to honorees, E1784 [16NO]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Annual Community Labor Awards recipients, E108 [1FE]

Norwood, Wade: Campaign for Public Health Foundation Unsung Heroes of Public Health ‘‘Rock in the Pond’’ award recipient, E1867 [4DE]

Nowakowski, Arthur: Silver Star recipient, E317 [6MR]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1362 [31JY]

Oberman, Henry: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1824 [28NO]

Oborny, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E73 [25JA]

Oliver, Jeanne: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1823 [28NO]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724 [26OC]

Osborne, Christopher: Purple Heart recipient, E747 [9MY]

Outsmart Office Solutions (company): National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce LGBT Supplier of the Year Award recipient, E1783 [16NO]

Pablo, Benjamin C.: SBA Guam Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E453 [27MR]

Pacific Metallurgical, Inc.: King County, WA, Executive Exporting Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1507 [13SE]

Padron, Eduardo J.: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand In My Shoes Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Paine, Peter S., Jr.: French Ordre des Palmes Academique recipient, E1148 [27JN]

Palermo, Donna E.: Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. Rose Tucker Award recipient, E1721 [26OC]

Palmersheim, Patrick: DAR Medal of Honor award recipient, E500 [29MR]

Parker, Garret: Illinois Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1349 [30JY]

Parker, Randall B.: Dept. of the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award nominee, E1039 [12JN]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]

Patterson, Garth: New Bedford, MA, Friend of the Fisherman Award recipient, E1604 [21SE]

Pearce, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

Perry, Denzell: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pacific Region Youth of the Year award recipient, E1582 [20SE]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

Pickard, Justina: Walton County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Pierce, Angela: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E684 [27AP]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pinkham, Peter: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1733 [2NO]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Rookie All-Star Award, E552 [17AP]

Plimpton, Tom: St. Lawrence University Hall of Fame inductee, E1767 [15NO]

Plympton, Rick: SBA New York Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E875 [18MY]

Pollack, Gregg: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]

Powers, Francis G.: Silver Star recipient, E1092 [20JN]

P’Pool, Zachary M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E568 [18AP]

Prather, Gerald L.: Boy Scouts Del Rio, TX, Person of the Decade Award recipient, E1467 [10SE]

Pribble, Jeffrey: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E249 [27FE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E320 [6MR]

——— tribute to teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, E323 [6MR]

——— tribute to the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E953 [1JN]

Princeton, IN: Indiana Stellar Community Award recipient, E955 [1JN]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Proctor, Betty: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Provencher, Philip D.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E26 [17JA]

Prussman, Lori: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1055 [18JN]

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

Putnam, William, Jr.: National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1691 [12OC]

Rains, Ted: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Rambo, Buck: Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1989 [21DE]

Randazzo, Ciro G.: Federazione Siciliana Del New Jersey ‘‘Trinacria D’Oro’’ Award recipient, E381 [19MR]

Ransom, Marilyn: North Olmsted, OH, Community Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E830 [17MY]

Rawson, David and Pat and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Render, Kale R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Renton, WA: inclusion of Talbot Hill Elementary School in Parent & Child (publication) ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ list and Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Designated Innovative Schools honoree, E1593 [21SE]

——— inclusion of Valley Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals in the Puget Sound’’ list, E1640 [21SE]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Richards, Kenny: National Tourette Syndrome Association Zak Hollis Youth Achievement Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Rittling, Mary: North Carolina Community College President of the Year award recipient, E753 [9MY]

Rivera, Antonio: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Service Member of the Year Award recipient, E1637 [21SE]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [15MY]

Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Roberto, Joseph: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E452 [27MR]

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

Roberts, Jason: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Robinette, Gretchen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Robinson-Briggs, Sharon: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP Certificate of Achievement recipient, E1454 [10SE]

Rochester, NY: Girl Scouts Hippie Pandas (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Gracious Professionalism Award, E971 [5JN]

Rodges, Teresa A.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [1JN]

Rodriguez, Andrew: Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award recipient, E482 [29MR]

Roehl, Jackie: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Rohan, Mike: SBA Illinois Small Business Entrepreneurial Success of the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624 [24AP]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Rothschild, Brian: Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts, Inc., Prince Henry Society Award recipient, E1701 [16OC]

Rusnok, Richard: Marine Corps Aviation Association Marine Corps Test Pilot of the Year award recipient, E348 [8MR]

Russell, Cindy: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1734 [2NO]

Ruthton, MN: Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1668 [28SE]

Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Saginaw Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1499 [12SE]

Salazar, Jeffery: Bronze Star recipient, E1936 [13DE]

Salinas, Ricardo: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

San Luis Obispo, CA: Teach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6515 [29NO]

Sanders, Jan: League of Women Voters of Dallas, TX, Education Fund Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]

Scarola, Jack: Lord’s Place (organization) Ending Homelessness Award recipient, E105 [1FE]

Schacht, Herbert T.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Schaffer, Trevor: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1644 [21SE], E1663 [28SE]

Schlenker, Paul C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E346 [8MR]

Schmidling, Benjamin S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Schmidling, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1931 [13DE]

Schmidt, Sydney: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, H1981 [19AP]

Schweitzer, Edmund O., III: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medal in Power Engineering recipient, E1190 [29JN]

Scott, Michelle: Dept. of Justice Federal Service Award recipient, E714 [7MY]

Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1397 [3AU]

Seattle Chocolates (company): King County, WA, Executive Woman Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1545 [14SE]

Seif, Dean: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Award recipient, E42 [18JA]

Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]

Senteza, Jimmy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E300 [1MR]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): Palm Beach, FL, chapter recipient of SBA National SCORE Chapter of the Year Award, E1023 [7JN]

Sewell, Dan: Fairview Park, OH, Community Council Fairview Park Citizen of the Year award recipient, E731 [8MY]

Sewell, Daniel E.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E139 [3FE]

Sgro, Peter R.: SBA Guam Small Business Entrepreneurial Success award recipient, E450 [27MR]

Shaner, Lance T.: Navy League of Central Pennsylvania Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H5902 [12SE]

Sheldon, Denise: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1643 [21SE], E1660 [28SE]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071 [19JN]

Shelton, Randy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Big Voices for Little Texans Judge of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Skeens, Mary: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E652 [25AP]

Skora, Joseph: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Prometheus Award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Smith, Stacie: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E349 [8MR]

Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Sobieraj, George B.: Cleveland, OH, Society of Poles Foundation ‘‘Good Joe’’ Award recipient, E573 [18AP]

Solano, Patrick J.: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Community Leadership Award recipient, E91 [31JA]

Solano County, CA: inclusion in America’s Promise Alliance ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People’’ list, E1863 [3DE]

South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA]

Southern Pines, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1324 [25JY]

Southlake, TX: tribute to Carroll Senior High School National Merit Scholarship finalists, E890 [25MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School student council, E920 [31MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School students selected to Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band, E893 [29MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School winterguard team, E883 [22MY]

Spaulding, Fredrick L.: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E691 [27AP]

St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation: tribute to Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon, E200 [15FE]

Stark, Carol: Local Media Association Editor of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Stein, Sara Summers: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1057 [18JN]

Stinnett, Paige: Texas Music Educators Association All-State Women’s Choir selectee, E888 [25MY]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Straszheim, Charity: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E299 [1MR]

Streit, Michael: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Strickland, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E590 [19AP]

Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600, E1610 [21SE]

Studio 3 Designs (business): Orlando Business Journal Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1877 [5DE]

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010 [7JN]

Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Sumida, Michael T.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1989 [21DE]

Summitt, Pat: National Alzheimer’s Association Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award recipient, H2075 [25AP]

——— Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H3180 [30MY]

Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions, LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1051 [18JN]

Sutherland, Doug: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E376 [19MR]

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Taylor, Blake: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Taylor, Gregory B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E267 [28FE]

Taylor, Howarth: Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H4894 [17JY]

Teodosio, Thomas and Linda: Catholic Commission of Summit County, OH, Bishop Cosgrove Justice Award recipients, E1889 [7DE]

Ternus, Marsha: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Texas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, E706 [7MY]

Theisen, Brandon A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1075 [19JN]

Thomas, Connor S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]

Thomas, Miccerica: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation extra mile honoree, E713 [7MY]

Thomas, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262 [28FE]

Thompson, Representative Glenn: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]

Tibbs, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1554 [19SE]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Heroes of Compassion honorees, E995 [6JN]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

Tully, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1768 [15NO]

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Metro Orlando, FL, chapter Hispanic Chamber of the Year award recipient, E1615 [21SE]

Uhlmeyer, Joel H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

University of Missouri: Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

Uribe, Alvaro: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

Van Ness, Meg: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1118 [21JN]

VanEvery, Dean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]

Varnell, Leah: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Vernon, CT: Water Pollution Control Facility recipient of New England Water Environment Association Wastewater Utility of the Year award, E538 [16AP]

Veterinary Service, Inc.: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1700 [16OC]

Vicini, Tom: Major League Baseball and Partnership at Drugfree.org (organization) Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award recipient, E1873 [4DE]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]

Villanova, William: Illinois State Crime Commission Police Chief of the Year award recipient, E557 [17AP]

Volpi, John: Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Corporate CTO of the Year Award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Waialua, HI: Waialua High School robotics team recipient of Hawaii For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Chairman’s Award, E282 [29FE]

Walker, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Walker, Chet: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E1475 [11SE]

Walker, Flora: Michigan Democratic Party Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), H1814–H1817 [16AP], E546, E553 [17AP]

Walne, Joan and Alan: Dallas, TX, Friends of Fair Park Spirit of the Centennial Award recipients, E474 [28MR]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE], E1659 [28SE]

Ward, Bruce and Shirley: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1667 [28SE]

Ward, Jacob W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E887 [25MY]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

Waseca, MN: TEAM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1670 [28SE]

Washington, Craig A.: State Bar of Texas Legal Legends Project inductee, E1751 [13NO]

Wasylik, Deborah: National Environmental Education Foundation Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award recipient, E1898 [11DE]

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

Watson, Diane: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism award recipient, E1053 [18JN]

Watson, Saxton T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E269 [28FE]

Weber State University Alumni Association: tribute to WSU Salutes honorees, H6162 [20SE]

Wedgeworth, Elbra: Metro Volunteers (organization) Community Impact Award recipient, E467 [28MR]

West St. Paul, MN: Garlough Environmental Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E904 [30MY]

Western Springs, IL: St. John of the Cross Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [13SE]

Westlake, FL: Westlake Christian School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1660 [28SE]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [11JY]

Whitaker, Quinton C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

White, Colleen Toy: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation General Roger L. Brautigan Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E1748 [13NO]

White, Sally: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H120 [24JA]

Whitehead, Curtis: August Martin High School, Queens, NY, May Student of the Month award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Wiebbecke, Brittany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1360 [31JY]

Wilks, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]

Willoughby, William H., Jr.: Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH, Outstanding Veteran of the Year award recipient, E162 [8FE]

Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival honoree of Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, E1754 [14NO]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347 [26JY]

Winfield, Claude L. and Michelle D.: Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1561 [19SE]

Wittmuss, Jason K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1292 [19JY]

Women: tribute to Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, E930 [31MY]

Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488 [29MR]

Wood, Dave: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee, E213 [16FE]

Wooden, Sherman: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E554 [17AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3235 [30MY], E1147, E1148, E1154, E1158 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), E691 [27AP]

Wright, Hunter: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Bright Minds Scholarship recipient, E1076 [19JN]

Xuan, Kathy: SBA Illinois Small Business Exporter the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Yamaichi, Jimi: Japan Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays award recipient, E163 [8FE]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (H. Res. 599), E493 [29MR]

Yorktown, IN: Yorktown High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1538 [14SE]

Young, Neal A.: Partnership for Public Service Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Science and Environment recipient, E1519 [13SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Ysrael, Diana Z.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E673 [26AP]

Zak, Mary Anne Kelly: Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Excellence in Education award recipient, E1010 [7JN]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]

Zhao, Mark: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E451 [27MR]

Zink, Robert J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S3726–S3728 [5JN]

Arkansas: inclusion of Arkansas hospitals in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ high-performing list, S563 [13FE]

Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Bacharach, Burt: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

Beeson, Duane: Peggy Browning Fund (organization) Awards Reception on the West Coast honoree, S6942 [27NO]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Boston, MA: inclusion of Massachusetts General Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ list, S5083 [17JY], S5131 [18JY]

Bousman, Joel: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, S3679 [4JN]

Boyd, Jamie Kamailani: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S153 [30JA]

Bruce, Pat: BLM Making a Difference National Volunteer Award recipient, S4148 [13JN]

Burke, Wayne: Nevada Indian Commission American Indian Community Leader of the Year award recipient, S7209 [29NO]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Campbell, Ben: National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (H. Con. Res. 133), S5628 [26JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Cedar, Kenneth and Vanese: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

——— Walnut Hills High School named by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as best high school in Ohio, S3422 [22MY]

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Meridian Bioscience, Inc., establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Columbus, OH: inclusion of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

——— tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

——— tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

Cox, J. David: American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center (organization) Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award recipient, S3039 [9MY]

Coyne, Ann: National Association of Social Workers Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2082 [27MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (S. 3372), S4894 [11JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (S. 1728), S4840 [11JY]

Deloitte Development LLC: LATINA Style (publication) Company of the Year award recipient, S846 [16FE]

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

DeSalvo family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743 [11DE]

Diaz, Matthew: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

Eliot, ME: Eliot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S67 [24JA]

Fetz, Alisha: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

Ganter, J. Carl: Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award recipient, S4816 [10JY]

Grubbs, Bonita: Community Mediation (organization) Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897 [11JN]

Guy, George (Buddy): Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S7699 [10DE]

Hardy, Gene: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Harrison, Kayla: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6533 [20SE]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Health: establishment of Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize To End Blindness by 20/20, S7790, S7791 [12DE]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S6262 [12SE]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2814 [26AP]

Indiana Prairie Farmer (publication): tribute to Master Farmer award program, S4237 [18JN]

Jarecki, Henry: Institute of International Education Humanitarian Award recipient, S6102 [11SE]

Johnson, Jhett: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo team roping competition gold buckle recipient, S33 [23JA]

Johnson, Ryan and Amber: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6054 [10SE]

Jolin, Michael P.: Rhode Island Bar Association Victoria M. Almeida Servant Leader Award recipient, S4671 [27JN]

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (business): James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Jordan, Cortney: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, S6535 [20SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Kluse, Mike: Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year award recipient, S386 [7FE]

Lafayette, LA: Southern Living (publication) ‘‘South’s Tastiest Town’’ designee, S1790 [19MR]

Laney, Paul: National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, S154 [30JA]

Lawrence, Taylor W., Jr.: Montevallo, AL, Hometown Hero award recipient, S6849 [15NO]

Levin, Senator: Center for the National Interest Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1191 [1MR]

Libby, Ike: Dixfield, ME, Board of Selectmen Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4455 [25JN]

Liles, Joe: National Rural Water Association Man of the Year Award recipient, S6787 [14NO]

Lipps, Tess: Clay County, KY, Days Wall of Fame honoree, S6526 [20SE]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (S. Res. 617), S8044 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

Martins, Clarissa: American Association of Cancer Research Thomas J. Bardos Award recipient, S5480 [26JY]

McCormick, James: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self Honoree, S2238 [29MR]

McPherson, Paige: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6534 [20SE]

Meyer, Duane: Greene County, MO, Historical Society Life Time Achievement Award recipient, S6735 [13NO]

Moore, Brandon: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S151 [30JA]

Moore, Jackie Kerby: New Mexico State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni honoree, S6850 [15NO]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S879 [17FE], S1192 [1MR]

Moses, George: National Low Income Housing Coalition Cushing Niles Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award recipient, S1998 [22MR]

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S1047 [27FE]

Nelson-Kauffman, Wendy: Magnet Schools of America (organization) National Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4889 [11JY]

Nevada: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, S3275 [17MY]

Nevada Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, S6336 [13SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

Olesen, James: Brandeis University Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Distinguished Contribution to the Arts Award recipient, S3082 [10MY]

Olsson, Jona: Fire Chief (publication) Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, S6433 [19SE]

Palmer, Arnold: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S6440 [19SE]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Pikeville, KY: Pikeville Medical Center recipient of American Alliance of Healthcare Providers Hospital of the Year award, S3271 [17MY]

Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]

——— Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vermont Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6836 [15NO]

Raisman, Alexandra: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6533 [20SE]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Rich, Stuart: Technology Association of Maine CxO of the Year Award recipient, S1145 [29FE]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Shaw, Mike: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1420 [6MR]

Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Solon, ME: Solon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Tea Importers, Inc.: Dept. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, S8037 [13DE]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), S4850, S4916 [11JY]

Webb, Wilma J.: Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Civil Rights Award recipient, S563 [13FE]

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (S. Res. 614), S7989 [12DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 418), S3071–S3073 [10MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S4669 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S6426 [19SE], S6618 [21SE]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

Reports filed

Stolen Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 112–650), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3444 [5JN]

H. Con. Res. 133, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, H5072 [19JY]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Res. 599, tribute to Byung Wook Yoon, E493 [29MR]

H.R. 1775, Stolen Valor Act, H5793 [11SE]

H.R. 1815, posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

H.R. 3001, award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, H1814 [16AP]

H.R. 4040, award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus, H1820 [16AP]

S. 418, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol, S3071 [10MY]

S. Con. Res. 45, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S3734, S3738 [5JN]

S. Res. 505, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman recipients of the World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize, S4638 [26JN]

S. Res. 614, tribute to World Peace Corps Mission efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

S. Res. 615, recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Koblinka for Nobel Prize for chemistry, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

S. Res. 617, Johnny Manziel Heisman Trophy recipient, S8043 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

S. Res. 626, Jan Karski Day, S8305 [20DE]

AWEL, HANAN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to In Hope Freedom Rings Foundation scholarship recipients, E112 [1FE]

AXELROD, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Strassel—Axelrod’s Obamacare Dollars, S4442, S4446 [25JN]

AYALA, RUBEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E24 [17JA]

AYERS, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E535 [16AP]

AYOTTE, KELLY (a Senator from New Hampshire)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3791, S3793 [6JN], S3840, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3852 [7JN], S3978, S3985 [12JN], S4351 [20JN], S4384, S4419 [21JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S171 [30JA], S182 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6951, S6972, S6973, S6974 [27NO], S7014, S7054, S7071, S7086, S7100 [28NO], S7178, S7218, S7227, S7248, S7254 [29NO], S7285, S7303 [30NO], S7329, S7346, S7348 [3DE], S7385, S7402 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6272 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4727 [28JN]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2603 [23AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S538 [9FE], S575 [13FE], S1079 [28FE], S1395 [5MR], S1605 [13MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1871 [20MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4896 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5740 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 165), S208 [31JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S4418 [21JN]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S2087 [27MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6548 [20SE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S3043 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 968), S42 [23JA]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S2970 [8MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3785 [6JN]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see S. 1734), S3423 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: limit authority to award bonuses to employees and require approval of, and reporting on high cost conferences (see S. 3481), S5976 [2AU]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5488 [26JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S164 [30JA]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S6063 [10SE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S3839 [7JN]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization (see S. Res. 446), S2824 [26AP]

——— promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2929 [7MY]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 1162), S2824 [26AP]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S5871 [1AU]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S2969 [8MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S2325 [16AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR]

National Association of State Fire Marshals: recognize efforts to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications (see S. Res. 483), S3782 [6JN]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S4417 [21JN]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S3786 [6JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 3695), S8203 [19DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 1461), S4151 [13JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S3839 [7JN]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S3424 [22MY]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see S. 3410), S5212 [19JY]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S2002 [22MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S1791 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2545 [19AP]

Letters

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea ratification: by, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5009 [16JY]

Privilege of the floor

Kamataris, Alison (Babs), S7275 [29NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4267 [19JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S6321 [13SE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7185 [29NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S600 [14FE], S5173 [19JY], S6295, S6321 [13SE]

——— deficit, S600 [14FE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (S. 2065), S3938 [12JN]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5173 [19JY], S6296 [13SE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6805 [14NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6320 [13SE], S7138, S7178, S7179, S7180, S7185 [29NO], S7323 [3DE]

——— conduct environmental impact statement and create plan for establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast, S7138 [29NO]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4747 [29JN], S5120 [18JY], S5171, S5173, S5174 [19JY], S6294, S6295, S6296, S6321 [13SE], S6480 [20SE]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7178, S7179, S7180 [29NO]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937, S3938, S3939 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S373 [7FE]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6579 [21SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6579 [21SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S6578 [21SE]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Scontsas Fine Jewelry and Home Décor (business), S7209• [29NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1119 [29FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1119 [29FE]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3429 [22MY]

Votes: correction, S1606 [13MR]

Tributes

Conley, Donald F., S845• [16FE]

Kamataris, Alison (Babs), S6942• [27NO]

Kelley, Richard J., S3230• [16MY]

Lieberman, Senator, S8254 [20DE]

Rudman, Warren, S7147 [29NO]

Walk, Robert, S2236• [29MR]

Wieczorek, Raymond J., S1731• [15MR]

AYRES, SARAH

Articles and editorials

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

AZAMA, YO

Remarks in House

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170 [28JN]

AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

International relations: allow Azeri people, currently divided between Azerbaijan and Iran, to have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country if they so choose (see H. Con. Res. 137), H5922 [12SE]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: logistics role in withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E1380 [1AU]

Dept. of State: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E283 [29FE]

Foreign aid: U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E1718 [23OC], E1722, E1727 [26OC]

Independence: anniversary, E923, E929 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE], E110 [1FE], E225 [17FE], E241, E248, E252 [27FE], E280 [29FE], E302, E303 [1MR], E352 [8MR], E474 [28MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191 [14FE], E224, E227 [17FE], E254 [27FE]

——— anniversary of independence and formation of Republic’s army, H2823 [17MY]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718 [7MY]

——— tribute to citizens, E828 [17MY]

Russia: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E48 [19JA], E51 [23JA], E64 [24JA], E78 [25JA]

U.S. policy, E490 [29MR], E1163 [27JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Richard L. Morningstar To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

BABCOCK, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E907 [30MY]

BABERS, C. DONALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E738 [9MY]

BACA, JOE (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3061 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4971 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 361), H2330 [7MY]

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H803 [15FE]

AID: codify the Health Technology Program (see H.R. 2144), H1915 [17AP]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H187 [27JA]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H5767 [10SE]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H221 [31JA]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H1571 [26MR]

——— limit reimbursement for excessive compensation of Government contractors equal to the pay of Cabinet Secretaries (see H.R. 2980), H441 [2FE]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: create a Federal charter for National Consumer Credit Corporations (see H.R. 6139), H5008 [18JY]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H1428 [20MR]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6001 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 207), H966 [27FE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3808 [19JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2072 [24AP]

——— increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 3405), H4656 [29JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H5202 [24JY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H440 [2FE]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H694 [9FE]

——— establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4864 [12JY]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H3363 [31MY]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H159 [24JA]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H1209 [6MR]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 2607), H476 [3FE]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H727 [14FE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H375 [1FE]

——— carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see H.R. 3353), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

——— modify the surface transportation project delivery pilot program to carry out a demonstration program using State environmental laws (see H.R. 2389), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H3267 [30MY]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H3662 [7JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H2647 [10MY]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 930), H2447 [8MY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1846 [16AP]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (see H.R. 3710), H1847 [16AP]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H3267 [30MY]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H1742 [28MR]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H4775 [10JY]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H1846 [16AP]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1154 [5MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H4776 [10JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 2341), H159 [24JA]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H727 [14FE]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H5860 [11SE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3703 [12JN]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H5712 [2AU]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (see H.R. 2938), H376 [1FE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H3733 [18JN]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 1311), H5078 [19JY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3977 [21JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H571 [7FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H115 [23JA]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H966 [27FE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H1847 [16AP]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H28 [17JA]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H2134 [25AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5712 [2AU]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H27 [17JA]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1428 [20MR]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H3268 [30MY]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H5766 [10SE]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H2329 [7MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 722), H4776 [10JY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H966 [27FE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H376 [1FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6680 [7DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H3807 [19JN]

——— provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H2033 [19AP]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H1916 [17AP]

Securities: provide an exemption for certain swaps and security-based swaps involving non-U.S. persons (see H.R. 3283), H1642 [27MR]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H27 [17JA]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 4082), H943 [17FE]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4908 [17JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H5712 [2AU]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H376 [1FE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2813 [16MY]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H5292 [25JY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H1274 [7MR]

——— treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 529), H2329 [7MY]

Transportation: accelerate delivery process for highway and public transportation construction projects (see H.R. 2766), H2033 [19AP]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H1359 [9MR]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H1571 [26MR]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H3405 [1JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2134 [25AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H441 [2FE]

——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H4775 [10JY]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3977 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: provide supplemental appropriations for obesity programs (see H.R. 6143), H5008 [18JY]

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Credit: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (see H.R. 6395), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 4467), H2030 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve pensions for surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans (see H.R. 4371), H1914 [17AP]

——— remove the maximum payment amount for certain qualified losses under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (see H.R. 4978), H2267 [27AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: remove mandated testing provisions (see H.R. 5654), H2565 [9MY]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 4144), H1209 [6MR]

LA/Ontario International Airport: facilitate transfer or sale from Los Angeles, CA, back to Ontario, CA (see H.R. 5832), H3161 [18MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H801 [15FE]

Postal Service: provide for the transfer of surplus relative to certain retirement benefits (see H.R. 5790), H2812 [16MY]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H2645 [10MY]

Taxation: encourage building of housing for moderate income seniors (see H.R. 6295), H5704 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: provide supplemental appropriations for obesity programs (H.R. 6143), H5009 [18JY]

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (H.R. 4204), H1391 [19MR]

Credit: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (H.R. 6395), H6000 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (H.R. 5546), H2444 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (H.R. 4467), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve pensions for surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans (H.R. 4371), H1915 [17AP]

——— remove the maximum payment amount for certain qualified losses under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (H.R. 4978), H2275 [27AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: remove mandated testing provisions (H.R. 5654), H2567 [9MY]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (H.R. 4144), H1209 [6MR]

LA/Ontario International Airport: facilitate transfer or sale from Los Angeles, CA, back to Ontario, CA (H.R. 5832), H3162 [18MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4040), H802 [15FE]

Postal Service: provide for the transfer of surplus relative to certain retirement benefits (H.R. 5790), H2812 [16MY]

Taxation: encourage building of housing for moderate income seniors (H.R. 6295), H5709 [2AU]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4708 [10JY]

Bloomington, CA: dedication of Joe Baca Middle School, H5537 [1AU]

Budget: allocation of funds, H3278 [31MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2624 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1583 [27MR], H1857 [17AP]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), E1207• [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2624 [10MY], H4708 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3066• [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4971 [18JY]

——— research, development, test, and evaluation funding for perchlorate contamination cleanup through reductions in operations and maintenance funding, H4971 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H2825 [17MY], H3812 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2080 [25AP], H2458 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H2684• [15MY]

——— study water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California, H3066• [17MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, E1207• [9JY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H128 [24JA], H589 [8FE], H1028 [29FE], H1220 [7MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H386 [2FE]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (H.R. 2938), H3728• [18JN]

Green, Martha: Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA, Tzedakah Award recipient, E904• [30MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4803• [11JY]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1111• [1MR]

Housing: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (H.R. 2446), E1423• [3AU]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6193• [20SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2692• [15MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), E1407• [3AU]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4888• [17JY]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (H.R. 365), H2676• [15MY]

Medicare: funding, H3278 [31MY]

——— reform, H1583 [27MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4040), H1822, H1823 [16AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4917 [18JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4803• [11JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H1028 [29FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1220 [7MR]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of Mitla Café, E1482• [11SE]

——— anniversary of St. Bernardine Parish, E674• [26AP]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H5210 [25JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H386 [2FE], H589 [8FE]

TELACU Education Foundation: tribute to TELACU Scholars Day, E633• [24AP]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H737 [15FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), H1825 [16AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2725 [16MY]

Women: health care for women, H1500 [22MR]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE], E1924 [13DE]

Leave of absence: granted, H3478 [5JN]

Tribute, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Tributes

Ayala, Ruben, E24• [17JA]

Chavez, Cesar E., H1649 [28MR]

Giffords, Gabrielle, E83• [27JA]

Gutierrez, Sarah Rangel, E551• [17AP]

Inghram, Dorothy, E396• [20MR]

Martin, Robert, E1674• [2OC]

Martin, Samuel, Sr., E196• [15FE]

Milanovich, Richard M., E396• [20MR]

Powell, Charles, E907• [30MY]

Salgado, Ernest, Sr., E110• [1FE]

Shaw, Emma, E1400• [3AU]

Tuncer, Kaya, E133• [3FE]

BACARDI & CO. LTD.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E65 [24JA]

BACARDI MASSO, FACUNDO

Remarks in House

Bacardi & Co. Ltd.: anniversary, E65 [24JA]

BACARDI U.S.A., INC.

Remarks in House

Bacardi & Co. Ltd.: anniversary, E65 [24JA]

BACHARACH, BURT

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: Gershwin Prize for Popular Song recipient, S3079 [10MY]

BACHARACH, ROBERT E.

Articles and editorials

Senate Republicans To Block Vote on Oklahoma Nominee for Federal Appeals Court, S5643 [30JY]

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Letters

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach to be circuit judge: Jimmy Goodman, ABA Oklahoma State Delegation, S5646 [30JY]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: William T. Robinson III, ABA, S5643 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4607 [26JN], S5246 [23JY], S5449 [26JY], S5631, S5632, S5642–S5651 [30JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

BACHER, KEVIN

Articles and editorials

Park Ranger’s Death Highlights the Risks in Federal Law Enforcement, E44 [18JA]

BACHMAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E139 [3FE]

BACHMANN, A. GREGORY

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

BACHMANN, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5917 [12SE]

BACHMANN, MICHELE (a Representative from Minnesota)

Articles and editorials

In Defense of Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood Probes, E1416–E1418 [3AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H7264 [18DE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1306 [8MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H476 [3FE]

Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 892), H726 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1741 [28MR]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H3577 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H5630 [1AU]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H2813 [16MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 1505), H1543 [22MR]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H2329 [7MY]

——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3068), H1359 [9MR]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H694 [9FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6280 [21SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1306 [8MR]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H3404 [1JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H1101 [29FE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2570 [9MY]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Labor unions: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 972), H4864 [12JY]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6312 [19OC]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H5630 [1AU]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2329 [7MY]

Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 668), H115 [23JA]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H3105 [17MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5526 [31JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H3267 [30MY]

Taxation: make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H1916 [17AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6828 [17DE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5202 [24JY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H4656 [29JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2715 [15MY]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H1101 [29FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see H.R. 6385), H7360 [19DE]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H5766 [10SE]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Medicaid: require independent audits and actuarial services under managed care programs (see H.R. 6498), H6274 [21SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6722), H7516 [31DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (see H.R. 6661), H6806 [13DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Medicaid: require independent audits and actuarial services under managed care programs (H.R. 6498), H6277 [21SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 6722), H7516 [31DE]

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (H.R. 6661), H6807 [13DE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H5625, H5626 [1AU]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1084 [29FE]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7523 [1JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4759 [10JY]

Kimball, MN: anniversary of Knaus Sausage House (business), E1725• [26OC]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5879• [12SE]

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (H.R. 6661), H6837 [18DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4759 [10JY]

Priests for Life (organization): anniversary, H5623, H5625, H5626 [1AU]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3588 [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3250• [30MY], E754• [9MY]

Woodbury, MN: tribute to Woodbury Fire Dept., E2441• [27FE]

Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative Association: anniversary, E484• [29MR]

Tributes

Decker, Tommy, H6837 [18DE], E1870• [4DE]

Gruber, Gene, E1722• [26OC]

Schug, Jim, E448• [27MR]

BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4065 [26JN], H4110 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1572 [26MR]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H1543 [22MR]

——— ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 625), H6505 [28NO]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H2447 [8MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H2072 [24AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H5202 [24JY]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H5766 [10SE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H6152 [19SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H6429 [16NO]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H1915 [17AP]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 6163), H6001 [13SE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H5079 [19JY]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H4775 [10JY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H2570 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2716 [15MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see H.R. 6381), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of State: improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (see H.R. 1856), H220 [31JA]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H5130 [23JY]

——— expand and intensify NIH programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2695), H5130 [23JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 184), H1642 [27MR]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2541), H5728 [7AU]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7425 [20DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H2033 [19AP]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H1741 [28MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H5923 [12SE]

Floods: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6186), H5290 [25JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H6062 [14SE]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H5077 [19JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H4908 [17JY]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H7264 [18DE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1543 [22MR]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1498 [21MR]

——— repeal rule requiring employers to post notices relative to the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2854), H5923 [12SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H903 [16FE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H571 [7FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2329 [7MY]

Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H6001 [13SE]

Power resources: streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H5079 [19JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5202 [24JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H641 [8FE]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H4776 [10JY]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H5202 [24JY]

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6326 [6NO]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4828 [11JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H6280 [21SE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2072 [24AP]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H6429 [16NO]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H220 [31JA]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 518), H78 [18JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H4828 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

SEC: provide for the registration and oversight of national investment adviser associations (see H.R. 4624), H2123 [25AP]

Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6231 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

SEC: provide for the registration and oversight of national investment adviser associations (H.R. 4624), H2126 [25AP]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1822 [16AP]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenber: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1816 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), E841 [17MY]

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension: Maurice Veissi, National Association of REALTORS, H2785 [16MY]

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5616 [1AU]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1825 [16AP]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5618 [1AU]

Remarks

Birmingham, AL: tribute to Veterans Day celebration, E1441• [3AU]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2601 [10MY]

Center Point, AL: dedication of Ryan Winslow Veterans Center, E1986• [21DE]

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.: commend efforts to rebuild Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Plant after destruction by tornadoes in Alabama, E1433• [3AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), E833• [17MY]

Dept. of HUD: disaster relief funding, H4111 [27JN]

——— require inclusion of owner-occupied units and rental units in property loss calculations used to determine disaster relief assistance, H4111 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4111 [27JN]

Disasters: express support and thanks to radio and television broadcasters for keeping people safe in emergency situations, E932• [31MY]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7403, H7404 [20DE]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2784 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2784 [16MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4619 [29JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), H4666 [9JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), E1351• [31JY]

House Representative: legislative program, H1289 [8MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4619 [29JN]

Samford University: anniversary of Cumberland School of Law, E758• [10MY]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, H1591, H1592 [27MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1236 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), corrections in engrossment, H1289 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1586, H1588, H1591, H1592 [27MR]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2000 [19AP]

Votes: correction, H5312• [26JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1388 [19MR], H1425 [20MR], H1495 [21MR], H3912 [20JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 112–559), H4653 [29JN]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 112–742), H7585 [2JA]

Adjust Date on Which Consolidated Assets Are Determined for Purposes of Exempting Certain Instruments of Smaller Institutions From Capital Deductions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3128) (H. Rept. 112–566), H4654 [29JN]

Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1209 [6MR]

Limit Fee Disclosure Requirement for an Automatic Teller Machine to the Screen of That Machine: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 112–576), H4654 [29JN]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1133 [1MR]

Repeal Certain Indemnification Requirements for Regulatory Authorities To Obtain Access to Swap Data Required To Be Provided by Swaps Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4235) (H. Rept. 112–471), H2565 [9MY]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2446) (H. Rept. 112–633), H5524 [31JY]

SEC Regulatory Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2308) (H. Rept. 112–453), H2123 [25AP]

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

U.S. Covered Bond Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 940) (H. Rept. 112–407), H1152 [5MR]

Statements

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Executive Office of the President, H1237 [7MR]

Tributes

Borden, Michael, E1524• [13SE]

Cashin, Gerry, E467• [28MR]

Colvin, Julian L., H5688• [2AU]

Goodwyn, Caleb, E1617• [21SE]

Lavendar, Larry, E478• [28MR]

Pierson, Jay, H6859 [18DE]

BACK TO WORK BLUEPRINT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

BACKPAGE.COM (Internet site)

Bills and resolutions

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 646), H2320 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2667 [25AP]

——— support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (S. Res. 439), S8318–S8320 [20DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 439, support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC, classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2736 [25AP], S8319 [20DE]

BACON, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3587 [7JN]

BACON, NICKY D.

Bills and resolutions

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (see H.R. 3870), H374 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (H.R. 3870), H5110, H5111 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (H.R. 3870), S8230 [19DE]

Tribute, S1382 [5MR]

Texts of

H.R. 3870, Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR, H5110 [23JY]

BADAT, NASIM

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

BADAWI, SAMAR

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Samar Badawi, S1500 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

BADGER (vessel)

Remarks in Senate

EPA: concerns over coal emissions, S8276 [20DE]

Ludington, MI: anniversary of Lake Michigan car ferry, S3619 [24MY]

BAE, MOO HO, II

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

BAER, WILLIAM J.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S8521, S8525, S8528 [30DE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S8513 [28DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6545 [20SE]

BAFILE, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Hazleton, PA: tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697 [12OC]

BAGI, BILL

E-mails

U.S.-Mexico border security, H1217 [7MR]

BAGOSY, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3735 [19JN]

BAHAMAS, COMMONWEALTH OF THE

Remarks in House

Martin Luther King, Jr., Bimini Plaque Project: tribute, E1686 [5OC]

BAHRAIN, KINGDOM OF

Articles and editorials

Prince and the Ayatollah, E750 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750 [9MY]

BAILEY, JOHN N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E537 [16AP]

BAILEY, JOHN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E241 [27FE]

BAILEY, JONATHAN W.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 559), S6454 [19SE] (see H. Res. 792), H6151 [19SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 559, tribute, S6463 [19SE]

BAILEY, JULIA

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

BAILEY, NC

Remarks in House

Southern Nash High School: Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

BAILEY, R. STEVEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E390 [20MR]

BAILLIS, DANIEL L.

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH, Division of Police: Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1782 [16NO]

BAINES, GENE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E174 [9FE]

BAIRD, CARSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5210 [25JY]

BAKER, DAVID

Remarks in House

John F. Kennedy Library Foundation: Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

BAKER, GERALD

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1979 [19AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1979 [19AP]

BAKER, HOWARD H., JR. (a former Senator from Tennessee)

Addresses

Bipartisan Policy Center Century of Service Honorees, S2127 [28MR]

Film Introduction About Howard H. Baker, Jr.: Senator Alexander, S2126 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S2126, S2127 [28MR]

BAKER, JESSE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3457 [22MY]

BAKER, JOHN F., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H92 [23JA], H127 [24JA]

BAKER, KENNY

Obituaries

By Jennifer Hewlett, Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, S345 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S344 [6FE]

BAKER, KESHIA

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1557 [19SE]

BAKER, KRISTINE GERHARD

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2907–S2913 [7MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

BAKER, MARGE

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2533 [9MY]

BAKER, NAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1518 [13SE]

BAKER, PETER

Articles and editorials

Lobby E-Mails Show Depth of Obama Ties to Drug Industry, S4445 [25JN]

BAKER, SAM

Articles and editorials

HHS Signs $20M PR Contract To Promote Healthcare Law, S3391 [22MY]

Obama Administration Diverts $500M to IRS To Implement Healthcare Reform Law, S2474 [18AP]

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Remarks in House

Bakersfield College: tribute to football team, E2003 [27DE]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN]

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to football team, E2003 [27DE]

BAKKE, DAN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1097 [20JN]

BALA, CHRIS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7276 [29NO]

BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H901 [16FE]

——— eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 4966), H2266 [27AP] (see H.R. 6365), H5765 [10SE] (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

Members of Congress: include pay within coverage of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act provisions to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6499), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see S. 2128), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 3895), H475 [3FE]

Letters

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Motions

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H456 [3FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5967 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

——— provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H402, H419–H426, H429 [2FE], H456–H458, H465–H468 [3FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), motion to recommit, H456, H457 [3FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956–H5969 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], E1522 [13SE], E1541 [14SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (S. 2065), S323 [2FE], S3758 [6JN], S3938 [12JN]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3671 [4JN], S3756–S3758 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

Reports filed

Baseline Reform Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 112–378), H218 [31JA]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H523 [7FE]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act, H419 [2FE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5957 [13SE]

S. 2065, Down Payment To Protect National Security Act, S324 [2FE]

BALDWIN, HAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E531 [16AP]

BALDWIN, L. DARA

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

BALDWIN, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E746 [9MY]

BALDWIN, PETER

Remarks in Senate

Baldwin Apple Ladders (business): tribute, S5209 [19JY]

BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Representative from Wisconsin)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4869 [13JY]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H1807 [29MR]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1498 [21MR]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H3915 [20JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H159 [24JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H79 [18JA]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see H.R. 4933), H2813 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H182 [25JA]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see H.R. 3863), H1210 [6MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H1210 [6MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H5923 [12SE]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H6279 [21SE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H6234 [20SE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H5010 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H1571 [26MR]

——— develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1620), H1846 [16AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 809), H802 [15FE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H2813 [16MY]

Education: develop 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring skills to think critically and solve problems, communicate, collaborate with others, and create and innovate (see H.R. 2536), H5923 [12SE]

Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 2315), H2715 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H376 [1FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 327), H6001 [13SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 3646), H803 [15FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H966 [27FE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H3976 [21JN]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6062 [14SE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H4775 [10JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H79 [18JA]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H2447 [8MY]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6069 [18SE]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H5630 [1AU]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H2647 [10MY]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5713 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H2211 [26AP]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 775), H5765 [10SE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H28 [17JA]

Pensions: reduce administrative burdens and encourage retirement plan formation and retention (see H.R. 3561), H1915 [17AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H221 [31JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1741 [28MR]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H1306 [8MR]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H6001 [13SE]

——— allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 3046), H1498 [21MR]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H3977 [21JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H3404 [1JN]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H4686 [9JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1847 [16AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2212 [26AP]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H4605 [28JN]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H1741 [28MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H6062 [14SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H220 [31JA]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide dental care to veterans awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 5653), H2565 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (see H.R. 5908), H3660 [7JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4071), H943 [17FE]

Medicare: permit the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6392), H5999 [13SE]

Senior citizens: establish a grant program to enhance training and services to prevent abuse in later life (see H.R. 4979), H2267 [27AP]

——— prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors and increase public awareness of the impact and educate the public on how to identify such fraud (see H.R. 4846), H2204 [26AP]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H511 [6FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 5712), H2646 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide dental care to veterans awarded the Purple Heart (H.R. 5653), H2567 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (H.R. 5908), H3661 [7JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4071), H944 [17FE]

Medicare: permit the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (H.R. 6392), H6000 [13SE]

Senior citizens: establish a grant program to enhance training and services to prevent abuse in later life (H.R. 4979), H2275 [27AP]

——— prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors and increase public awareness of the impact and educate the public on how to identify such fraud (H.R. 4846), H2208 [26AP]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (H.R. 3903), H512 [6FE]

Remarks

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), E1144• [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1082 [29FE]

East Side Club (organization): anniversary, E746• [9MY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1165 [6MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4780 [11JY]

Madison, WI: St. Mary’s Hospital designation as magnet facility by American Nurses Credentialing Center, E134• [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4780 [11JY]

Stoughton, WI: anniversary of Stoughton Area Senior Center, E711• [7MY]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 620), H1985 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (H.R. 3903), H522 [7FE], H1985 [19AP]

Tributes

Cavanaugh, Jim, E217• [16FE]

Foster, Carolyn, E1906• [11DE]

Sullivan, John V., E484• [29MR]

Turner, Robert L., E509• [29MR]

BALDWIN APPLE LADDERS (business)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5209 [19JY]

BALDWINSVILLE, NY

Bills and resolutions

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building: designate (see S. 3435), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Remarks in House

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5837), H5111, H5112 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5837), S8230 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5837, Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY, H5111 [23JY]

BALFOUR, ANDREW

Remarks in Senate

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

Tribute, S3161 [15MY]

BALL, JANET

Articles and editorials

Greenspring Resident Honored for 30 Years of Volunteer Service, E248 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E248 [27FE]

BALL, JUDY

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

BALLANCE, ALICE EASON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E596 [19AP]

BALLANTYNE, BROOKE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E647 [25AP]

BALLARD, BARBARA W.

Letters

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H318 [1FE]

BALLARD, KENNETH M.

Bills and resolutions

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5629 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (H.R. 6260), H7336, H7337 [19DE], H7416 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (H.R. 6260), S8454 [27DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6260, Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA, H7336 [19DE]

BALLARD, STAN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4915 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4916 [18JY]

BALLECER, ROBERT

Prayers

House of Representatives, H2213 [27AP]

BALLWIN, MO

Remarks in Senate

Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3246), S2886 [26AP]

Reports filed

Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building, Ballwin, MO: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3246), S2730 [25AP]

BALLY, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1111 [21JN]

BALTA, ND

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S3512 [23MY]

BALTIMORE, MD

Bills and resolutions

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 514), S4725 [28JN]

Poems

‘‘Work of Art,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1890 [7DE]

Remarks in House

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Nornhold, Bradley: Baltimore, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E855 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Flag Day: observance, S4200 [14JN]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, and celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, S3728 [5JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S1369 [1MR], S4412 [21JN]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’ and the War of 1812, S1106 [29FE]

Holy Rosary Church: anniversary, S7456 [5DE]

Junior League of Baltimore: anniversary, S845 [16FE]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (S. Res. 514), S4729 [28JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 388, commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events, S1208, S1369 [1MR]

S. Res. 514, tribute to Loyola University Maryland men’s lacrosse team, S4727, S4729 [28JN]

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD

Subpoena Notices

District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, H2292 [7MY]

BALTIMORE RAVENS (football team)

Poems

‘‘Work of Art,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1890 [7DE]

BALTZ, JACK

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

BAN THE USE OF CREDIT SCORES IN AUTO INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

BANDA, JOYCE (President, Malawi)

Addresses

Malawi Presidential Swearing-In, E707 [7MY]

Declarations

Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Foreign Policy (publication): ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

BANDERA, TX

Remarks in House

Jackson, H. Joaquin: Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor inductee, E1391 [2AU]

BANGLADESH, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, E1176 [28JN]

BANGOR, ME

Remarks in House

American Legion: anniversary of James W. Williams American Legion Post 12, E1650 [21SE]

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E45 [18JA]

St. Joseph Hospital: inclusion on Thomson Reuters (news service) Top 100 Hospitals list, E1632 [21SE]

BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

——— make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 6524), H6275 [21SE]

BANK OF AMERICA CORP.

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

BANKRUPTCY

Amendments

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), S2555, S2556, S2557 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 3545), S6340 [13SE]

Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

——— increase maximum pay for services rendered by trustees and repeal trustee administration of certain employee pension plans (see H.R. 6349), H5707 [2AU]

Claims: require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see S. 3076), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4369), H1914 [17AP]

Consumers: increase consumer protections for gift cards (see S. 3636), S6894 [26NO]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see H.R. 4967), H2267 [27AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (see S. Res. 407), S2085 [27MR]

Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 3899), H475 [3FE]

Real estate: provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (see H.R. 4058), H901 [16FE]

Small business: make organization more efficient for small business debtors (see S. 2370), S2821 [26AP]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Letters

Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E740 [9MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E740 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 4967), H2492 [9MY]

Delphi Corp.: address impact of bankruptcy proceedings on employee pensions, H3742 [19JN]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

Education: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

Real estate: provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (H.R. 4058), H806 [16FE], E211 [16FE], E530 [16AP]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 3545), S6342 [13SE]

Consumers: increase consumer protections for gift cards (S. 3636), S6895 [26NO]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), S2556 [19AP], S3680 [4JN]

——— prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 4967), S3102, S3103 [10MY]

Education: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (S. Res. 407), S2113 [27MR]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Reports filed

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4369) (H. Rept. 112–687), H6273 [21SE]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Small Business Reorganization Efficiency and Clarity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2370), S3630 [24MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 4967, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act, H2492 [9MY]

S. 3381, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4954–S4958 [12JY]

S. 3545, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Tax Clarification Act, S6343 [13SE]

S. Res. 407, prevent bonuses from being paid to MF Global Holdings, Ltd., employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full, S2092, S2113 [27MR]

BANKRUPTCY EQUITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4058), E530 [16AP]

BANKS see Financial Institutions

BANKS, DAVE AND WENDY

Articles and editorials

Dave and Wendy Banks Teach Villagers During Peace Corps Experience, E293 [1MR]

BANKS, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1897 [11DE]

BANKS, PAMELA

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2240 [27AP]

BANKSTON, CHUCK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1911 [12DE]

BAR, CHARLES L., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E51 [23JA]

BARANOSKI, MADELON

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

BARBA, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E913 [31MY]

BARBADOS

Reports filed

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

BARBER, ERIC

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

BARBER, RON (a Representative from Arizona)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H5292 [25JY]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H6152 [19SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H5766 [10SE]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H6279 [21SE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H5009 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H6001 [13SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see H.R. 6171), H5200 [24JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H5292 [25JY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see H.R. 5996), H6280 [21SE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6001 [13SE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5939), H4065 [26JN]

Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H7264 [18DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H5526 [31JY]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H5766 [10SE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H5711 [2AU]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H6001 [13SE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 456), H6001 [13SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6429 [16NO]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— make certain estate tax provisions permanent (see H.R. 1757), H6152 [19SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide an exclusion from the gross estate for certain farmlands and lands subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 390), H6279 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (see H.R. 6393), H5999 [13SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (H.R. 6393), H6000 [13SE]

Letters

Election of Ron Barber to the House of Representatives: Amy B. Chan, Arizona State Election Director, H3753 [19JN]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3753 [19JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5969 [13SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H3753, H3805 [19JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to recommit, H5970 [13SE]

Armed Forces: ensure extension of certain benefits and programs for active duty servicemembers and veterans, H5970 [13SE]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), E1143• [26JN]

Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation: tribute to Birdies & Butterflies fundraiser, E1732• [2NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5687 [2AU]

Critical Path Institute: tribute, E1404• [3AU]

Dept. of HUD: veteran rental voucher assistance funding, H4634 [29JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (H.R. 6393), H5970 [13SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, E1143• [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc.: Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization) CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009• [30DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4790 [11JY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3754 [19JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4790 [11JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5774 [11SE]

University of Arizona: induction of baseball team into University of Arizona Hall of Fame, E1422• [3AU]

Votes: position on missed, E1863• [3DE], E1991• [21DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H3753, H3754 [19JN]

Tributes

Crowe, Tim, E1413• [3AU]

Gallegos, Justin, E1691• [12OC]

Gallegos, MacAidan, E1691• [12OC]

Ivie, Nicholas J., E1681• [5OC]

Savard, Ryan J., E1725• [26OC]

Sparks, Orion N., E1692• [12OC]

BARBIERI, VAN P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1519 [13SE]

BARBOUR, NANCY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1067 [19JN]

BARCELONETA, PR

Remarks in House

New Jersey Puerto Rican Heritage Statewide Parade: Annual Banquet Gala and Puerto Rican Illustres honoree, E1535 [14SE]

BARCLAYS PLC

Remarks in House

Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce: Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: allegations of manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), S5959 [2AU]

BARDSTOWN, KY

Bills and resolutions

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today: ‘‘Most Beautiful Small Town in America’’ designee, E1284 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 606, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth anniversary, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

BARE, DANNY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3682 [4JN]

BARE, WILLIAM T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E988 [6JN]

BARGER, JOHN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1450 [10SE]

BARKELOO, SHARON A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1907 [11DE]

BARKER, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1454 [10SE]

BARKER, ROBERTO F. GRAHAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1827 [28NO]

BARKER, ROGER W.

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

BARLETTA, LOU (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3635, H3662 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H27 [17JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program (see H.R. 1739), H1497 [21MR]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H567 [7FE]

Appalachian Development Highway System: allow a State to use toll credits toward the non-Federal share requirement for funds made available to carry out highway projects (see H.R. 1218), H2329 [7MY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6152 [19SE]

——— eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H376 [1FE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6397 [15NO]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1306 [8MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H5078 [19JY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H1916 [17AP]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H1210 [6MR]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H2212 [26AP]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H1807 [29MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H4605 [28JN]

Dept. of HUD: require section 8 rental assistance recipients to stay current with local taxes and authorize public housing agencies to divert such assistance to pay owners’ tax debts (see H.R. 6203), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (see H.R. 1325), H6469 [27NO]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see H.R. 2325), H6587 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1154 [5MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3734 [18JN]

Disasters: improve provision of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 57), H159 [24JA]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H5923 [12SE]

Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H5010 [18JY]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 3158), H5526 [31JY]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (see H.R. 3737), H3177 [29MY]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H3177 [29MY]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H2034 [19AP]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

——— provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H5202 [24JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H1306 [8MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1154 [5MR]

Health: repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 2206), H1391 [19MR]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H1915 [17AP]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 6416), H6284 [25SE]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H5711 [2AU]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5631 [1AU]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5202 [24JY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H4605 [28JN]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6304 [9OC]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5079 [19JY]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H6469 [27NO]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H5766 [10SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H4864 [12JY]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6765 [12DE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1807 [29MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H5712 [2AU]

Pennsylvania: modify requirements relative to an addition to Corridor O on the Appalachian development highway system (see H.R. 3417), H1154 [5MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6069 [18SE]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Social Security: provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering service members (see H.R. 6445), H6397 [15NO]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see H.R. 6113), H5631 [1AU]

Tariff: knit garments with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see H.R. 4985), H2448 [8MY]

——— knit tank tops with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see H.R. 4984), H2448 [8MY]

——— sports bras with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see H.R. 4983), H2447 [8MY]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 3444), H6310 [16OC]

——— encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1380), H945 [17FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H4907 [17JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H27 [17JA]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H3976 [21JN]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H1101 [29FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H966 [27FE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1367 [16MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: condemn practice of gassing stray cats and dogs (see H. Res. 761), H5707 [2AU]

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (see H.R. 6595), H6428 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

SBA: provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H5704 [2AU]

Tariff: air pressure distillation columns (see H.R. 4626), H2123 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (H.R. 6595), H6429 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (H.R. 6069), H4655 [29JN]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

SBA: provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (H.R. 6296), H5709 [2AU]

Tariff: air pressure distillation columns (H.R. 4626), H2127 [25AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2213 [27AP]

Remarks

Bucci, Frank A.: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E551• [17AP]

Cerullo, Joseph D.: Hazleton, PA, chapter of UNICO National (organization) Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681• [5OC]

Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E420• [22MR]

Conaboy, Richard and Marion: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipients, E549• [17AP]

DeLeo, John: UNICO National (organization) UNICAN of the Year Award recipient, E95• [31JA]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H586 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3635, H3636 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3635, H3636 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420 [8MY]

DeSanto, Fred: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E326• [7MR]

Disasters: anniversary of Susquehanna River flooding in aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, E1544• [14SE]

Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245• [27FE]

Dunmore, PA: anniversary, E544• [17AP]

Greco, Victor F.: UNICO National (organization) Marconi Science Award recipient, E347• [8MR]

Hanover Township, PA: anniversary of Hanover Township Police Dept., E725• [8MY], E753• [9MY]

——— anniversary of Sallie Mae Loan Servicing Center, E661• [26AP]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1666• [28SE]

——— anniversary of Pioneer Fire Dept., E583• [19AP]

——— tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697• [12OC]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H4070 [27JN]

Israel: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, E1794• [16NO]

Kelly, Lois: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E558• [17AP]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E212• [16FE]

Lozada, Marisha: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipient, E794• [15MY]

Malvern, PA: anniversary of Malvern Retreat House, E1279• [18JY]

——— tribute to L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group of the Men of Malvern, E1279• [18JY]

Mazurkiwecz, Jeannine Lesante: Hazleton, PA, Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E819• [16MY]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: observance, E1542• [14SE]

Northeast Counseling Services (organization): anniversary, E1712• [19OC]

Palermo, Donna E.: Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. Rose Tucker Award recipient, E1721• [26OC]

Plains, PA: tribute to Plains, PA, Hall of Fame inductees, E1710• [19OC]

Rusnok, Richard: Marine Corps Aviation Association Marine Corps Test Pilot of the Year award recipient, E348• [8MR]

SBA: provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (H.R. 3042), E1544• [14SE]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (H.R. 6296), H6115, H6116, H6117 [19SE], E1544• [14SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2420 [8MY]

Solano, Patrick J.: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Community Leadership Award recipient, E91• [31JA]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H4070 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H2213 [27AP]

Taylor, PA: anniversary of St. George’s Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, E325• [7MR]

Tobyhanna, PA: anniversary of Tobyhanna Army Depot, E1097• [20JN], E1128• [21JN]

Wooden, Sherman: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E554• [17AP]

Tributes

Bellini, Francesco, E360• [9MR]

Digiglio, William, E733• [8MY]

Dillman, Robert, E515• [30MR], E543• [17AP]

Dones, D. Darell, E838• [17MY]

Donnini, David M., E1380• [1AU]

Genello, Patrick J., E721• [8MY]

Gulla, Jacob, E731• [8MY]

Jacobson, Marshall S. and April, E1708• [19OC]

Lemmond, Charles D., Jr., E941• [31MY]

Paterno, Joseph V., H666, H669• [9FE]

Scranton, William W., E1275• [18JY], E1313• [24JY]

BARLOW, HAVEN J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S124 [26JA]

BARLOW, LAUREN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2491 [18AP]

BARNABAE, MONICA

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

BARNEA, AVITAL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1098 [28FE], S2036 [26MR], S4831 [10JY], S5154 [18JY]

BARNES, DONALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1204 [9JY]

BARNES, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1704 [16OC]

BARNES, JOHN E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1517 [13SE]

BARNES, JOHNNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E556 [17AP]

BARNES, MATTHEW

Prayers

House of Representatives, H2078 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2079 [25AP]

BARNETT, MARK A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

BARNETT, NED

Articles and editorials

Former NCCU Chancellor, USOC Head LeRoy Walker, Dies at 93, E696 [27AP]

BARNETTE, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E102 [31JA]

BARNSTEAD, HOPE

Essays

Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest, E1746 [13NO]

BARNWELL, SC

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: clarify schedule for disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, H7387 [20DE]

South Carolina: Dept. of Energy decision to install small modular nuclear technology at the Savannah River Site in Aiken and Barnwell, SC, H1138 [5MR]

BARON, JON

Letters

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3450 [5JN]

BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS LAND TRANSFER CLARIFICATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3193), S6652, S6670 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3193), H6812–H6815 [17DE], E1954 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3193), S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3193) (S. Rept. 112–207), S6062 [10SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 3193) (H. Rept. 112–702), H6828 [17DE]

Texts of

S. 3193, provisions, S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE], H6812 [17DE]

BARRASSO, JOHN (a Senator from Wyoming)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3792, S3793, S3794 [6JN], S4152 [13JN], S4206 [14JN], S4245, S4246 [18JN], S4357 [20JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6557 [20SE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S170 [30JA], S184 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7071, S7072, S7108, S7119 [28NO], S7138, S7226, S7227 [29NO], S7294, S7296 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2603 [23AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2093, S2094, S2102, S2110 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S504, S538 [9FE], S705 [15FE], S1429 [6MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6748 [13NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894, S4896 [11JY], S4961 [12JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401 [25JY], S5740 [31JY]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Conferee: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Buffett Tax Divides Americans, but Solves Nothing, S2289 [16AP]

Obama Administration Diverts $500M to IRS To Implement Healthcare Reform Law, Sam Baker, Hill (publication), S2474 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see S. 316), S495 [9FE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S5257 [23JY]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S4152 [13JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6457 [19SE]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 3685), S8071 [17DE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5382 [25JY]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

EPA: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Equal Access to Justice Act: require disclosure of all payments made from the Judgment Fund (see S. 3415), S5979 [2AU]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2821 [26AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5134 [18JY]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S2244 [29MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S389 [7FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S6547 [20SE]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S5213 [19JY]

Iran: close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1848 [20MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3901 [11JN]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S2825 [26AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S2602 [23AP]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S2325 [16AP]

Motor vehicles: exempt natural gas vehicles from certain maximum fuel economy increase standards (see S. 2174), S2394 [17AP]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S3839 [7JN]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6746 [13NO]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems (see S. 2473), S2823 [26AP]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S1147 [29FE]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S1423 [6MR]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see S. 3514), S5977 [2AU]

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4419 [21JN]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4774 [29JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1089 [28FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S389 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

Factsheets

Cornerstones of Taxation: Wyoming Taxpayers Association, S6734 [13NO]

Letters

Daniels Scholarship Program letter of gratitude to military personnel: Megan Saylor, S6731 [13NO]

Remarks

Aviel, Sara M.: nomination to be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Alternate Executive Director, S3652 [24MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S810 [16FE], S3114, S3116 [14MY]

——— deficit, S810 [16FE], S6308 [13SE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S8241 [20DE]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6481 [20SE]

Daniels Fund (organization): tribute to Daniels Scholarship Program letters of gratitude to military personnel, S6731 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: oppose promotion of Meatless Monday initiative in departmental newsletter, S5442 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3007 [9MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2675 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S412 [9FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S3007 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish onshore oil and gas production goals, repeal production barriers, improve lease issuance, expedite judicial review, report on public land revenues, and encourage oil shale exploration, S2146 [28MR]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 3685), S8072 [17DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6991 [28NO], S7672 [6DE], S8241 [20DE]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2948–S2950 [8MY]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3066 [10MY]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4319, S4320 [20JN]

Evanston, WY: anniversary of Evanston Roundhouse and Railyards, S4719• [28JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require use of existing environmental review documents to expedite oil and gas permitting, S2146 [28MR]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4641 [26JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4755 [29JN]

Hardy, Gene: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (S. 17), S3245 [17MY]

Johnson, Jhett: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo team roping competition gold buckle recipient, S33 [23JA]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S5111 [18JY]

Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, S2675 [25AP]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2575 [23AP]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, S5344 [25JY]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1183 [1MR], S2070 [27MR]

——— evaluation of administration, S2298 [16AP]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S4189, S4190, S4191 [14JN], S5284 [24JY], S6308 [13SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1182 [1MR], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S6481 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (S. 244), S2118 [28MR]

——— Dept. of HHS transfer of funds to the IRS for implementation, S2474 [18AP]

——— impact, S1879, S1881 [21MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1890, S1892, S1893 [21MR], S2117, S2118, S2120 [28MR], S3460 [23MY], S3741 [6JN], S5442 [26JY], S5706 [31JY], S6413 [19SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility for rural seniors receiving Medicare, S6308 [13SE]

——— impact on job creation, S3245 [17MY], S4650 [27JN]

——— impact on Medicare funding, S1891 [21MR], S3115 [14MY], S3460 [23MY], S4129 [13JN]

——— impact on tax burden, S4858 [11JY], S5443 [26JY], S7789 [12DE]

——— repeal, S118 [26JA], S412 [9FE], S665 [15FE], S1110 [29FE], S1444, S1445, S1446, S1447 [7MR], S1666 [14MR], S1890, S1891, S1892, S1893 [21MR], S2117, S2118, S2120 [28MR], S3007 [9MY], S3460 [23MY], S4129 [13JN], S4409 [21JN], S4858 [11JY], S5442 [26JY], S5706 [31JY], S6413 [19SE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S250 [1FE]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, S1444, S1445, S1446, S1447 [7MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S5111 [18JY]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S4409 [21JN]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S1709 [15MR]

——— economic impact of increasing oil prices, S1182 [1MR]

——— gasoline price levels, S810 [16FE], S1181–S1183 [1MR], S2070 [27MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2070 [27MR], S2146 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S810 [16FE], S1709 [15MR], S2070 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4755 [29JN]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S3826 [7JN]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S6991 [28NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize drawdown of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, S1709 [15MR]

——— drawing down, S1182 [1MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5442 [26JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5284 [24JY], S5344 [25JY]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2297 [16AP]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5344 [25JY], S5442 [26JY]

Veterans Day: observance, S6731 [13NO]

Wyoming Taxpayers Association: encourage consideration of Cornerstones of Taxation document relative to reform of Federal tax code, S6733 [13NO]

Tributes

Barlow, Lauren, S2491• [18AP]

Buckingham, Greyson, S2491• [18AP]

Capasso, Laura, S2492• [18AP]

Cobb, Katrina, S5478• [26JY]

Curuchet, Kelly, S5478• [26JY]

Fettel, Kevin, S2492• [18AP]

Forman, Rebekah, S7974• [12DE]

Freeman, Mary, S7974• [12DE]

Gasdek, Barry, S4414 [21JN]

Holland, Carlton J., Jr. (Jake), S491• [9FE]

Hudson, Stephen, S2492• [18AP]

Katz, Ana, S5479• [26JY]

Laingen, L. Bruce, S5474 [26JY]

McMurray, Neil, S5656 [30JY]

Mock, Kaiser, S5479• [26JY]

Neasloney, Tyler, S2492• [18AP]

Nelson, Ben, S5479• [26JY]

Nelson, Bernadette, S2492• [18AP]

Palmer, Ronald, S7974• [12DE]

Perry, Lauren, S2492• [18AP]

Praeuner, Shawna, S5479• [26JY]

Rollino, Charlie, S5479• [26JY]

Rooney, Mary Frances (Franci), S7974• [12DE]

Schreier, Abraham, S7974• [12DE]

Southwick, Wayne O., S8663 [2JA]

Straub, Brianna, S5479• [26JY]

Sullivan, Thomas, S5479• [26JY]

Thomas, Katelynn, S2492• [18AP]

Western, Cyrus, S7975• [12DE]

Williams, Kaleigh, S2492• [18AP]

Wise, David, S5479• [26JY]

Wolfley, Natalya, S5480• [26JY]

BARRE, VT

Articles and editorials

Closing a Chapter—Mary Leahy Ends Career at Adult Basic Education, S3075 [10MY]

BARRE-MONTPELIER (VT) TIMES ARGUS

Articles and editorials

Closing a Chapter—Mary Leahy Ends Career at Adult Basic Education, S3075 [10MY]

BARRERAS, ROMEO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8068 [17DE]

BARRETT, BARBARA

Bills and resolutions

Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 49), S5870 [1AU] (see H.J. Res. 120), H6000 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 49), H7415 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 49), S5898 [1AU]

Texts of

S.J. Res. 49, appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, H7415 [20DE]

S.J. Res. 49, appoint Barbara Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S5898 [1AU]

BARRETT, C. DENISE

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

BARRIGAR, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1383 [1AU]

BARRINGTON, NJ

Remarks in House

Barrington Band: anniversary, E11 [13JA]

BARRO, ROBERT J.

Articles and editorials

Stimulus Spending Keeps Failing—If Austerity Is So Terrible, How Come Germany and Sweden Have Done So Well?, S3213 [16MY]

BARRON, TREVOR

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Pittsburgh, PA, area participants, E1497 [12SE]

BARRON’S (publication)

Articles and editorials

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

BARROW, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4685 [9JY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H2448 [8MY]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H1101 [29FE]

——— include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3762), H4908 [17JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3267 [30MY]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see H.R. 6381), H6062 [14SE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H4864 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H1642 [27MR]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H2447 [8MY]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2039 [23AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 3066), H1571 [26MR] (see H.R. 5969), H4864 [12JY]

FDA: ensure appointments to advisory committees are made to promote scientific and technical expertise while minimizing conflicts of interest (see H.R. 3206), H220 [31JA]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H1915 [17AP]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3662 [7JN]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3662 [7JN]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H2072 [24AP]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5526 [31JY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H3808 [19JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Medicare: ensure home health agencies can assign appropriate skilled professional to conduct initial assessment visit and complete assessment for beneficiaries requiring rehabilitation therapy (see H.R. 2468), H4907 [17JY]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H4828 [11JY]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H6280 [21SE]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H1101 [29FE]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H4828 [11JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H1274 [7MR]

——— exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6062 [14SE]

Members of Congress: clarify whether a House Member is subject to a deduction in pay due to absence by defining absent as missing any vote held in the House on a given day (see H.R. 6085), H5010 [18JY]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H572 [7FE]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see H.R. 6324), H5706 [2AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H2288 [27AP]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1273 [7MR]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5292 [25JY]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H1154 [5MR]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H696 [13FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H1915 [17AP]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1642 [27MR]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1642 [27MR]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5766 [10SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4907 [17JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H5712 [2AU]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2288 [27AP]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see H. Res. 646), H2716 [15MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3489), H2447 [8MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H2134 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: support law enforcement training efforts on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and eliminate Internet sites that facilitate such exploitation (see H. Res. 649), H2645 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: require child care providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 4283), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make supplemental appropriations for medical and prosthetic research (see H.R. 6071), H4655 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: reform and consolidate to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see H.R. 4409), H2029 [19AP]

GSA: reduce amounts available for acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet (see H.R. 6144), H5008 [18JY]

Members of Congress: include pay within coverage of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act provisions to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6499), H6274 [21SE]

National Mobility Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 673), H3404 [1JN]

Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4167), H1303 [8MR]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3998), H692 [9FE]

——— extend deduction for expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 3997), H692 [9FE]

——— extend the deduction for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3999), H692 [9FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: require child care providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (H.R. 4283), H1740 [28MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make supplemental appropriations for medical and prosthetic research (H.R. 6071), H4655 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: reform and consolidate to improve efficiency and effectiveness (H.R. 4409), H2031 [19AP]

GSA: reduce amounts available for acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet (H.R. 6144), H5009 [18JY]

Members of Congress: include pay within coverage of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act provisions to reduce the public debt (H.R. 6499), H6277 [21SE]

Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (H.R. 4167), H1305 [8MR]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 3998), H693 [9FE]

——— extend deduction for expensing of environmental remediation costs (H.R. 3997), H693 [9FE]

——— extend the deduction for mortgage insurance (H.R. 3999), H693 [9FE]

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H2787 [16MY], H3038 [17MY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H2787 [16MY], H3038 [17MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H2787 [16MY], H3038 [17MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3663 [8JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H607 [8FE]

Augusta, GA: tribute to NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, E33• [18JA]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6134 [19SE]

Dept. of Labor: issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 522), H520 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3038, H3042, H3044 [17MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H444 [3FE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3038, H3042, H3044 [17MY]

Imperial Sugar Co.: anniversary of explosion of sugar factory in Port Wentworth, GA, H520 [7FE]

Kitchens, George, Jr.: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, H5296 [26JY]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H6098 [19SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3038, H3042, H3044 [17MY]

Statesboro, GA: closing of Snooky’s Restaurant, H3663 [8JN]

Tributes

Allen, Ernie, H5634 [2AU]

Bell, Peyton, H6004 [14SE]

Boatwright, Anthony D., H1650• [28MR]

Brock, Otis, III, H2213 [27AP]

Gregory, Kristie Johnson, H4607 [29JN]

Jenkins, Ed, H125 [24JA]

Lewis, Representative John, H1214 [7MR]

Paugh, James D., H3109 [18MY]

Stallings, Geneva B., H6538 [30NO]

BARROWS, STEVE

Remarks in House

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8633 [1JA]

BARTA, ROGER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8267 [20DE]

BARTEE, HARRY A., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E221 [16FE]

BARTELS, ANNA

Remarks in House

Richardson, Representative: tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]

BARTHOLD, THOMAS A.

Letters

Bring Jobs Home Act, S5183 [19JY]

Revenue estimate for proposal to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil, E90 [31JA]

BARTLETT, BRUCE

Statements

Ryan Budget Plan, S6095 [11SE]

BARTLETT, IL

Remarks in House

Falese, Michael: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Chief of the Year award recipient, E376 [19MR]

BARTLETT, ROSCOE G. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3017, H3093 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H1391 [19MR]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H513 [6FE]

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1210 [6MR]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3808 [19JN]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H5009 [18JY]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H5078 [19JY]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

——— support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H2033 [19AP]

China: prevent repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow diplomatic access to, and application for asylum by, such refugees (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5079 [19JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H476 [3FE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H512 [6FE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 3806), H5328 [26JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H2033 [19AP]

Courts: prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H1978 [18AP]

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H6234 [20SE]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 2221), H5292 [25JY]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H5631 [1AU]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5766 [10SE]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H5526 [31JY]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3267 [30MY]

Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H1915 [17AP]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1741 [28MR]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1742 [28MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (see H.R. 3737), H1017 [28FE]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1741 [28MR]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H1808 [29MR]

Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H1391 [19MR]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H27 [17JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1101 [29FE]

——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H2288 [27AP]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H4157 [27JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H571 [7FE]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1846 [16AP]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H6152 [19SE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

——— recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H2072 [24AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H4064 [26JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2569 [9MY]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1543 [22MR]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H3733 [18JN]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1273 [7MR]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H5631 [1AU]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H441 [2FE]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H4656 [29JN]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1741 [28MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1808 [29MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6722), H7566 [1JA]

Middle East: support right of Israel to annex Judea and Samaria if the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral Palestinian statehood at the U.N. (see H. Res. 394), H2040 [23AP]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H4908 [17JY]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit Companies (see H.R. 1909), H1154 [5MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1807 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— provide that the individual mandate shall not be construed as a tax (see H.R. 6334), H5706 [2AU]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2329 [7MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public lands: release certain wilderness study areas from continued management as de facto wilderness areas and release certain inventoried National Forest System roadless areas from certain land use restrictions (see H.R. 1581), H1846 [16AP]

Public welfare programs: provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H1391 [19MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H6307 [12OC]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H2329 [7MY]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6304 [9OC]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4250), H6234 [20SE]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1004), H1741 [28MR]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H1101 [29FE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2072 [24AP]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H4869 [13JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2647 [10MY]

Telephones: permit informational calls to mobile telephone numbers (see H.R. 3035), H2134 [25AP]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1209 [6MR]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Voting: require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H3808 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Homeless: urge public and private institutions to continue to work to eliminate homelessness and recognize efforts of those who work to assist the homeless (see H. Res. 806), H6300 [2OC]

National security: promote civil defense and power generation (see H. Res. 762), H5707 [2AU]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3165 [22MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841• [17MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3165 [22MY]

Remarks

Antietam National Battlefield: anniversary of Memorial Illumination, H2015 [19AP]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, H3814 [20JN]

Cumberland, MD: Bel Air Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2693 [15MY], H2789 [16MY], H3017, H3019, H3021, H3093, H3094 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7386 [20DE]

——— clarify that direct use solar energy is considered a renewable energy source, H3093 [17MY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017, H3019 [17MY]

——— V–22 Osprey funding, H3021 [17MY]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H210 [31JA]

Eldersburg, MD: Oklahoma Road Middle School School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Frederick, MD: anniversary of Great Frederick Fair, H2335 [8MY]

Frederick County, MD: anniversary, H2824 [17MY]

Hagerstown, MD: tribute to Cumberland Valley Athletic Club annual JFK 50 mile run, E1615• [21SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7350–H7353 [19DE]

Marine Corps: report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H210 [31JA]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H7350 [19DE]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H210 [31JA], H563–H566 [7FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H935–H938 [17FE]

——— increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H7352 [19DE]

——— national energy policy, H680–H683 [9FE]

Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H1967 [18AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1988 [21DE]

Tributes

Williams, Gary, E161• [8FE]

BARTLEY, MARGARET

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

BARTLIT BECK HERMAN PALENCHAR & SCOTT LLP (law firm)

Letters

Nomination of Paul J. Watford to be circuit judge, S3309 [21MY]

BARTMANN, AMANDA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S136 [26JA], S1098 [28FE], S5154 [18JY]

BARTON, FREDERICK D.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H4656 [29JN]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6280 [21SE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H79 [18JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of HHS: enable States to establish reinsurance programs or high risk pools to ensure that high risk individuals are able to access health insurance (see H.R. 6283), H5704 [2AU]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H4864 [12JY]

——— repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ‘‘Country of Particular Concern’’ relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 16), H1847 [16AP]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1847 [16AP]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (see H.R. 6190), H5290 [25JY]

——— establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6280 [21SE]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3164 [18MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see H.R. 5651), H2565 [9MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H2135 [25AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1391 [19MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2813 [16MY]

Medicare: repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H5712 [2AU]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H1101 [29FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H2329 [7MY]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H571 [7FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H3481 [5JN]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H2814 [16MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H641 [8FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H1101 [29FE]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2813 [16MY]

Taxation: make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 3087), H1642 [27MR]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6578 [30NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3976 [21JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see H.R. 6131), H5526 [31JY]

Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 156), H1846 [16AP]

——— promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H2813 [16MY]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H2135 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: limit the number and pay of individuals serving as special consultants, fellows, or other employees (see H.R. 6214), H5326 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: limit the number and pay of individuals serving as special consultants, fellows, or other employees (H.R. 6214), H5327 [26JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2717 [16MY], H3581 [7JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H93 [23JA]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601• [21SE]

Congress: require that legislation be available for 72 hours on the Internet prior to being voted on by the Senate or House, H910 [17FE]

——— results of congressional baseball game, H4632 [29JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2150 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H770 [15FE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H910 [17FE]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1615 [27MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3862 [20JN]

FERC: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H770 [15FE]

——— prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline if private property rights have been forfeited through the threat of eminent domain, H770 [15FE]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6582 [3DE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E495• [29MR]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1454 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4727 [10JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 631), H2150 [26AP]

Independent Association of Businesses: anniversary, E1384• [1AU]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E819• [16MY]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy finalist, H6584 [3DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2162 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2150 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4727 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1454 [21MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4727 [10JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H3874 [20JN]

Rice University: anniversary, E1235• [11JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3874 [20JN]

Santa Monica, CA: tribute to America’s Family Day, E1601• [21SE]

Tributes

Hall, Representative, H6445 [27NO]

BARTON, KEN AND FAMILY

Remarks in House

Holmes County, FL: Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1668 [28SE]

BARTOW, GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E15 [13JA]

BARTOW, RICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6265 [12SE]

BARTRON, ROBERT A.

Remarks in House

Montrose, PA, Area Chamber of Commerce: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E913 [31MY]

BASCOMB, PAUL

Remarks in House

FBI: Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, E243 [27FE]

BASELINE REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3578): consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 3578): consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 3578), H456 [3FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3578), H402, H419–H426, H429 [2FE], H456–H458, H465–H468 [3FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— motion to recommit, H456, H457 [3FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Provisions: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 112–378), H218 [31JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, provisions, H387 [2FE]

H.R. 3578, provisions, H419 [2FE]

BASS, CHARLES F. (a Representative from New Hampshire)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see H.R. 4168), H1303 [8MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H3404 [1JN]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6397 [15NO]

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5711 [2AU]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H7436 [27DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H6397 [15NO]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5631 [1AU]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H950 [24FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H1741 [28MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3363 [31MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H376 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2034 [19AP]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H220 [31JA]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6298 [28SE]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H726 [14FE]

——— promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H6505 [28NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6001 [13SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

Northern Border Regional Commission: extend authorization (see H.R. 3358), H2329 [7MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H1367 [16MR]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H5711 [2AU]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1543 [22MR]

Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 757), H2072 [24AP]

Taxation: permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H4157 [27JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see H.R. 6131), H5202 [24JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see H. Res. 777), H6001 [13SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H4656 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (H.R. 4017), H726 [14FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1743 [29MR]

Remarks

Blanchard, Talbot: New Hampshire Hospital Association Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) of the Year Award recipient, E1032• [8JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1727 [28MR]

Curran, Elizabeth (Libby): People (publication) Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1697• [12OC]

Dartmouth College: tribute to men’s rugby team, E1020• [7JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2230 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2230 [27AP]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1614 [27MR]

FDA: improve humanitarian device regulation, H3867 [20JN], E917• [31MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), E917• [31MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3867 [20JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1439, H1459 [21MR]

Milford, NH: tribute to Milford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E816• [16MY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1756), E1109• [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1439, H1459 [21MR]

Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical Traceability Enhancement Code (RxTEC) proposal to establish national standard to address drug traceability and pedigree, E917• [31MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1882•, E1884• [5DE]

Washington, NH: anniversary of Washington Meetinghouse, E1406• [3AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2028 [19AP]

Tributes

Fortnam, Robert, E1612• [21SE]

O’Connor, Steven, E325• [7MR]

BASS, ELIZABETH E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1933 [13DE]

BASS, KAREN (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3130 [18MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3922, H3927 [21JN]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1544 [22MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

——— extend third country fabric program to South Sudan (see H.R. 2493), H3915 [20JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H4828 [11JY]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6151 [19SE]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H6061 [14SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3163 [18MY]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H1391 [19MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see H.R. 6027), H4864 [12JY]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H6300 [2OC]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 3653), H1306 [8MR] (see H.R. 6655), H7360 [19DE]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H375 [1FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H4776 [10JY]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: ensure uniformity and fairness in deficiency judgments arising from foreclosures on mortgages for single family homes (see H.R. 3566), H966 [27FE]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H3662 [7JN]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6001 [13SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H803 [15FE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 2637), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H5079 [19JY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H440 [2FE]

——— improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3418), H1428 [20MR]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H1428 [20MR]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

——— make on time tuition payments for veterans enrolled in institutions of higher learning who are receiving Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program assistance (see H.R. 3462), H1359 [9MR]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H5717 [3AU]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H1367 [16MR]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Education: provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1392 [19MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H5009 [18JY]

Families and domestic relations: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (see H.R. 6035), H5131 [23JY]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H966 [27FE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H3733 [18JN]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H6234 [20SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H1497 [21MR]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H3163 [18MY]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see H.R. 4221), H1847 [16AP]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H2716 [15MY]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H2447 [8MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1978 [18AP]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Medicaid: provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H7425 [20DE]

Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H1359 [9MR]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H5923 [12SE]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H5766 [10SE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Family Reunification Month: designate (see H. Res. 693), H3807 [19JN]

Native Americans: improve education (see H.R. 3569), H221 [31JA]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H7425 [20DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6676 [5DE]

Postal Service: reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1018 [28FE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3976 [21JN]

Real estate: proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H28 [17JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1571 [26MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H3363 [31MY]

——— establish a grant program to ensure that students in high-need schools have equal access to a quality education delivered by an effective, diverse workforce (see H.R. 2902), H945 [17FE]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H476 [3FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H1571 [26MR]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5328 [26JY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H2329 [7MY]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H5766 [10SE]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5766 [10SE]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H950 [24FE]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H3363 [31MY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6151 [19SE]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H187 [27JA]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H1543 [22MR]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6536 [29NO]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H6152 [19SE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1847 [16AP]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H6344 [13NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4828 [11JY]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H3662 [7JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3808 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (H.R. 5895), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5643 [2AU]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7316 [19DE]

Dept. of Energy: require Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3922 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Office of Energy Employment and Training and Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, H3928, H3929 [21JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H4040 [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4040 [26JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7451 [30DE]

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233• [11JY]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, H2145 [26AP]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H2458 [9MY]

——— recognize goals and ideals (H. Res. 659), H2718 [16MY]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094• [20JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3922, H3928, H3929 [21JN]

Taxation: provide payroll tax relief, H519 [7FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H519 [7FE]

Tributes

Beal, Marion M., E1155• [27JN]

Cleaver, Representative, H7270 [19DE]

Dymally, Mervyn M., E1919• [12DE]

Edwards, Willis, H5336 [31JY]

McGee, Pamela, E190• [14FE]

McGee, Paula, E190• [14FE]

Nash, Michael, E1250• [13JY]

Ridley-Thomas, Mark, E1939• [17DE]

BASSETT, KATHIE

Articles and editorials

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

BASSLER, BONNIE L.

Reports filed

Nomination to the NSF National Science Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

BATAAN-CORREGIDOR MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 636), H2274 [27AP]

BATCHELOR, MARKUS

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

BATEMAN, PAT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4946 [12JY]

BATES, ATOINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1945 [17DE]

BATES, GARY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3616 [24MY]

BATINOVICH, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1670 [28SE]

BATISTE, BAILEY

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E641 [25AP]

BATON ROUGE, LA

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: modify the Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, LA, navigation project (see H.R. 6026), H4064 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team, H39 [18JA]

BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]

BATTAT, BRENDA

Letters

FEMA integrated public alert and warning system modernization, S2550 [19AP]

BATTEL, PHILIP

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7576 [2JA]

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Haubert, Thom: Battelle Memorial Institute Inventor of the Year award recipient, E456 [27MR]

BATTIN, JAMES F. (a former Representative from Montana)

Bills and resolutions relative to

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see S. 3311), S4299 [19JN]

Remarks in House relative to

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (S. 3311), H7318 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (S. 3311), S6667 [21SE]

Reports filed

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3311), S4821 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 3311, James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT, S6667 [21SE], H7318 [19DE]

BATTLE, GEORGE E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1608 [21SE]

BATTLE, RAYVON, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1848 [29NO]

BAUCUS, MAX (a Senator from Montana)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3901, S3913, S3918 [11JN], S3979 [12JN], S4209, S4210 [14JN], S4267, S4300 [19JN], S4339, S4357 [20JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8128, S8142, S8143 [18DE], S8212, S8224 [19DE], S8429, S8434 [27DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7042, S7086 [28NO], S7218, S7241 [29NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8455, S8508 [28DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2110 [27MR], S2434 [17AP], S2497, S2509 [18AP], S2547 [19AP], S2637, S2657 [24AP], S2688 [25AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S870 [16FE], S1544 [8MR]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 1773), S1577 [12MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S2546 [19AP]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S3175 [15MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S5381 [25JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 881), S4368 [20JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S7215 [29NO]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S2244 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S3900 [11JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S2031 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see S. 2071), S1577 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S4725 [28JN]

——— deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S850 [16FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see S. 714), S2496 [18AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S6341 [13SE] (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see S. 2188), S1613 [13MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

Glacier National Park: issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (see S. 2229), S2001 [22MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S5134 [18JY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S3281 [17MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3330 [21MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S3234 [16MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S4774 [29JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4418 [21JN]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2656 [24AP]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 2166), S1459 [7MR]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6271 [12SE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S2245 [29MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S5212 [19JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 67), S3839 [7JN]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S6745 [13NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S495 [9FE]

World War II: tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2324 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3384), S4950 [12JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize conveyance of mineral rights in Montana to settle claims of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (see S. 2110), S699 [15FE]

——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 3524), S6062 [10SE]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see S. 3311), S4299 [19JN]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3285), S3976 [12JN] (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

Tariff: acrylic snow globes (see S. 2882), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with a layer or layers of certified organic cotton (see S. 2876), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with other fabric layers of either blends of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece (see S. 2875), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton (see S. 2877), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper shells each having a water-resistant outer layer of laminated knitted fabric of polyester and a lining of mesh fabric wholly of polyester (see S. 2878), S2966 [8MY]

——— fabrics of man-made fibers consisting of one or two layers of expanded poly-tetrafluoroethylene sheeting layered between an outer knit fabric wholly of nylon and another outer woven fabric (see S. 2874), S2965 [8MY]

——— footwear consisting of an outer sole affixed to an incomplete or unfinished upper (see S. 2883), S2966 [8MY]

——— glass snow globes (see S. 2881), S2966 [8MY]

——— golf bag bodies (see S. 2872), S2965 [8MY]

——— 3-trifluoromethyl-4-nitrophenol (see S. 2873), S2965 [8MY]

——— vulcanized rubber felt-bottom boots for actual use in fishing waders (see S. 2879), S2966 [8MY]

——— vulcanized rubber lug bottom boots for actual use in fishing waders (see S. 2880), S2966 [8MY]

Taxation: extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund and provide revenues for highway programs (see S. 2132), S1049 [27FE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (see S. 3716), S8665 [2JA]

World War II: recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force (see S. Res. 577), S6626 [21SE]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE], S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Motions

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4936 [12JY]

Privilege of the floor

Albers, Alison, S5317 [24JY]

Barnea, Avital, S2036 [26MR]

Bartmann, Amanda, S136 [26JA]

Chen, Samson, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

DeLeon, Omar, S136 [26JA]

Dellerson, Danielle, S1156 [29FE]

Dogo, Harun, S136 [26JA], S2036 [26MR]

Echeverri, Johannes, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

Fox, Herrick, S3798 [6JN], S4161 [13JN]

Green, Claire, S136 [26JA]

Hageman, Eric, S5317 [24JY]

James, Talitha, S5317 [24JY]

Lott, Whitney, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

Machado, Juan, S2036 [26MR]

Porter, Kirk, S5317 [24JY]

Riggins, Derrick, S1156 [29FE]

Samson, Elizabeth, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

Sklar, David, S136 [26JA], S2036 [26MR]

Summers, Amanda, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

Thomas, Benjamin, S3798 [6JN], S4161 [13JN]

Torres, Edward, S1156 [29FE]

Varhelyi, Andras, S5317 [24JY]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5426, S5451, S5452, S5453 [26JY], S5703 [31JY]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4130 [13JN], S4358 [20JN], S6405 [19SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3755 [6JN]

——— sugar price support program funding, S4130 [13JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8474 [28DE]

Armed Forces: tribute to Montana Army National Guard, S2296 [16AP]

Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S4192 [14JN], S6527 [20SE], S6576 [21SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S2231 [29MR]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5426, S5451, S5452, S5453 [26JY], S5703 [31JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8666 [2JA]

——— establish (S. 3705), S8364 [21DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3273 [17MY]

——— include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, S4358 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7007 [28NO], S7146 [29NO]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S7007 [28NO]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program and the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act, S1527 [8MR], S1651 [14MR]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7146 [29NO]

Disasters: provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5426, S5451, S5452, S5453 [26JY], S5703 [31JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S8474 [28DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S888, S891 [17FE]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6576 [21SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6576 [21SE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4756 [29JN]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2211 [29MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8474 [28DE]

Medicare: reform, S2231 [29MR]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7433, S7440 [5DE], S7660, S7662 [6DE]

Montana: impact of increasing suicide rate, S7146 [29NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: anniversary, S6526 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S2014 [26MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1113 [29FE]

Pensions: reform funding rules, S1659 [14MR]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703 [31JY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S83, S94 [26JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1113 [29FE], S1527, S1528 [8MR], S1599 [13MR], S1651, S1659 [14MR], S2013 [26MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4756 [29JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7433, S7440 [5DE], S7660, S7662 [6DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7433, S7440 [5DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1975 [22MR]

SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, S4767 [29JN]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S4193 [14JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5293 [24JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1660 [14MR]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses, S4936 [12JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), S4812 [10JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), unanimous-consent request, S5451 [26JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4936 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4812 [10JY]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1599 [13MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2801 [26AP]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S8163 [19DE]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2132) (S. Rept. 112–152), S1049 [27FE]

Nomination of Albert G. Lauber To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8364 [21DE]

Nomination of Mark J. Mazur To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Tax Policy: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Matthew S. Rutherford To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Financial Markets: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Meredith M. Broadbent to the ITC: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Ronald L. Buch To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8364 [21DE]

Prevention of Importation of Merchandise Into the U.S. in a Manner That Evades Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3524) (S. Rept. 112–209), S6062 [10SE]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Tributes

Ahearn, Raymond J., S7032 [28NO]

Gilmore, Frank and Ann, S6441• [19SE]

Hassann, Alhaji A. (A.J.), S6406 [19SE]

Holder, Jon F., S6619• [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8162 [19DE]

Keenan, Nancy, S3896• [11JN]

Linde, Darren M., S7453 [5DE]

Mahan, John W., S5727• [31JY]

McConnell, Senator, S93 [26JA]

Mikulski, Senator, S1906 [21MR]

Orgaard, Tyler J., S7453 [5DE]

Rice, Maureen, S2801 [26AP]

Sullivan, Russ, S6406 [19SE]

BAUER, RICHARD L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4819 [10JY]

BAUGUS, JEFFERY A.

Remarks in House

Santa Rosa County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

BAUMAN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1309 [24JY]

BAUNE, TAYLOR

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Afghanistan, E1105 [21JN]

BAUTZ, PETER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4641 [26JN]

BAXAMUSA, MURTAZA

Remarks in House

John S. Lyons Foundation: Fellowship Honoree of the Year, E1460 [10SE]

BAXTER BREWING CO.

Remarks in Senate

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

BevNet (publication): New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]

BAY CITY, MI

Remarks in House

Bay Area Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]

BAYARD, NM

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

BAYBIO (organization)

Remarks in House

Hunkapillar, Michael W.: Lifetime Achievement DiNA Award recipient, E610 [23AP]

BAYH, BIRCH (a former Senator from Indiana)

Addresses

Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Equal Rights for Women, E805 [15MY]

Statements

Equal Rights Amendment, S2810 [26AP]

BAYH, EVAN (a former Senator from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (see S. Res. 506), S4636 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (S. Res. 506), S4642 [26JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 506, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler, S4639, S4642 [26JN]

BAYHI, M. JEFFERY

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5022 [19JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5022 [19JY]

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Remarks in House

Houston, TX: tribute to Texas Children’s Hospital pediatric tissue engineering research, H200 [31JA]

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 426), S2496 [18AP]

Letters

STEM Jobs Act, S7425 [5DE]

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team, H1917 [18AP], E535 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 426), S2517 [18AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 426, tribute to women’s basketball team, S2503, S2517 [18AP]

BAYTOWN, TX

Remarks in House

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391 [20MR]

Robert E. Lee High School: tribute to Interact Club, E1643 [21SE]

BAZEWICZ, CARRIE

Remarks in House

Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence: recipient, E1868 [4DE]

BAZZELL, DANNY A.

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7487 [31DE]

BE THE MATCH REGISTRY see National Marrow Donor Program (organization)

BEACH, DORIS L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1920 [12DE]

BEACH, EDWIN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1314 [24JY]

BEACHES related term(s) Coastal Zones

Amendments

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 4969), H2267 [27AP]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see S. 2372), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4094), H1016 [28FE]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern coast of Maui, HI, in the National Park System (see H.R. 3907), H512 [6FE]

Florida: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P31–P (see H.R. 6354), H5707 [2AU]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 3561), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 4311), H1803 [29MR]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Motions

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H3746, H3763 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern coast of Maui, HI, in the National Park System (H.R. 3907), E138 [3FE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6350 [14NO]

——— disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H6357–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

Point Reyes National Seashore: anniversary, E1518 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 (S. 1296), S276 [1FE]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Gasparilla Island Unit FL-70P in Rhode Island: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2154) (H. Rept. 112–580), H4683 [9JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundary Revision of Units in Rhode Island: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1296) (S. Rept. 112–138), S131 [26JA]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4094) (H. Rept. 112–526), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

S. 1296, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 boundary revision, S276 [1FE]

BEACHWOOD, OH

Remarks in House

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (organization): tribute to Ohio chapter, E1531 [14SE]

BEACON FOR ADULT LITERACY (organization)

Remarks in House

Volunteer workers: tribute, E950 [1JN]

BEAL, MARION M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1155 [27JN]

BEALE, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

BEALE AFB, CA

Remarks in Senate

Child Development Center: tribute, S2081 [27MR]

BEAMER, KATHARINE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5826 [1AU]

BEAMON, SAMUEL, SR.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

BEAN, LEON L.

Remarks in House

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, E1195 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, S4669 [27JN]

BEAR, JORDAN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E394 [20MR]

BEAR, SARAH

Addresses

Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Equal Rights for Women, E805 [15MY]

BEARD, JOSHUA

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

BEASLEY, AARON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4946 [12JY]

BEASLEY, DELILAH LEONTIUM

Remarks in House

Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization): tribute to Ms. Delilah Beasley Tea reception, E1528 [14SE]

BEATO NUNEZ, VIRGILIO I.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5138 [24JY]

BEATTY, DENNIS L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1154 [27JN]

BEATTY, PAIGE

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

BEAUCHAMP, CLAYTON R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1475 [11SE]

BEAUDOIN, JOSEPH A.

Letters

Increase contribution by new Federal employees for defined retirement benefits, H920 [17FE]

BEAUFORD, GERTRUDE LORIO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2388 [17AP]

BEAUMONT, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1768 [15NO]

BEAUMONT, TX

Remarks in House

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6469 [27NO]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Barrett, Barbara: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 120), H6000 [13SE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H440 [2FE]

——— reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 6309), H5705 [2AU]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H5860 [11SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1210 [6MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H1363 [13MR]

Medicare: provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H3267 [30MY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6623 [4DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H5711 [2AU]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H3914 [20JN]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5860 [11SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H1390 [19MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

——— extend the research and development tax credit, limit treaty benefits relative to certain deductible related-party payments, and treat general aviation aircraft as 7-year property (see H.R. 6109), H4862 [12JY]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H5923 [12SE]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide a temporary tax credit for increased payroll and eliminate certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 6030), H4156 [27JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6536 [29NO]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6069 [18SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

Taxation: provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

Constitutional authority statements

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6061), H4655 [29JN]

Taxation: provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (H.R. 6050), H4605 [28JN]

Letters

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, E1186• [29JN]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., E1187• [29JN]

——— several Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities members, E1187• [29JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6303 [9OC]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1688 [28MR], H1901 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1901 [17AP]

——— WIC funding, H1901 [17AP]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6719 [12DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H918 [17FE]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H918 [17FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4800 [11JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 827), H6719 [12DE]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Dodger Stadium, E1368• [31JY]

Medicare: reform, H1688 [28MR]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2774 [16MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4800 [11JY]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6061), E1185• [29JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5584 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1994, H1995 [19AP]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (H.R. 6050), E1172• [28JN]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2774 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2774 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2774 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H3824• [20JN], H4176• [28JN], E214• [16FE], E1028• [8JN], E1288• [19JY], E1309• [24JY], E1761• [15NO]

Tributes

Chavez, Cesar E., E476• [28MR]

BECHER, JOHN W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3710 [18JN]

BECHLER, KENT L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E846 [18MY]

BECK, CHARLES

Letters

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4450 [25JN]

BECK, DEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3812 [20JN]

BECK, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S387 [7FE]

BECKER, LISA FRIEDRICH

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

BECKETT, MARY K. (KATIE)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3415, S3416 [22MY], S3836 [7JN]

BECKLES, ALEXANDER J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2007 [30DE]

BECKLEY, WV

Remarks in House

Smithsonian (publication): inclusion in list of best places to live, E575 [18AP]

BECKWITH, FRANK

Remarks in House

Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398: Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

BEDFORD, KYLE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E865 [18MY]

BEDFORD, TX

Remarks in House

Community Powered Revitalization (organization): tribute, E450 [27MR]

BEDFORD COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Mann’s Choice, PA: anniversary of Fair Family Farms, E1603 [21SE]

BEDNARZ, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E52 [23JA]

BEDWELL, JONATHAN L.

Poems

‘‘Because of These,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E390 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E390 [20MR]

BEEBE, SHANNON

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7276 [29NO]

BEECHER FALLS, VT

Articles and editorials

Ethan Allen Celebrates 80 Years, S6790 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.: anniversary, S6790 [14NO]

BEECHWOOD, OH

Remarks in House

Milestones Autism Organization: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

BEECROFT, ROBERT S.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6685 [21SE]

BEEF PRODUCTS, INC.

Remarks in House

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of Beef Products, Inc., E499 [29MR]

BEESON, DUANE

Remarks in Senate

Peggy Browning Fund (organization): Awards Reception on the West Coast honoree, S6942 [27NO]

BEGICH, MARK (a Senator from Alaska)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3850, S3851, S3855, S3867 [7JN], S3979, S3992 [12JN], S4205, S4210 [14JN], S4245, S4247 [18JN], S4461 [25JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S209 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6951, S6952, S6970, S6974 [27NO], S7041, S7046, S7056, S7100 [28NO], S7156, S7216, S7217, S7218, S7225, S7226, S7238, S7255, S7257 [29NO], S7297, S7306, S7307 [30NO], S7324, S7329, S7332, S7346, S7348 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6112 [11SE], S6275, S6278, S6279, S6283 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3289 [17MY], S3495 [23MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308, S8313 [20DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2394, S2434 [17AP], S2508, S2511 [18AP], S2637 [24AP], S2691 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2087, S2110 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S573 [13FE], S655 [14FE], S707, S791 [15FE], S863, S866, S872 [16FE], S925, S926, S1018 [17FE], S1148 [29FE], S1397 [5MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4898 [11JY], S4965 [12JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5777, S5778 [31JY], S5980 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2841, S2842 [26AP]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S5 [10JA], S6691 [2OC], S6707 [30OC]

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S5733 [31JY]

Air Force: prevent relocation of F–16 aircraft from Eielson AFB, AK (see S. 2073), S350 [6FE]

Alaska: authorize establishment of a Niblack mining area road corridor (see S. 3330), S4417 [21JN]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2545 [19AP]

Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 3633), S8072 [17DE]

Armed Forces: enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see S. 3624), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S1577 [12MR]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see S. 3180), S3235 [16MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3631 [24MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S1541 [8MR]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S2087 [27MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S75 [24JA]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3978 [12JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S4461 [25JN]

Courts: require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6271 [12SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU]

——— revoke Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters, temporarily create a Mortgage Finance Agency to secure mortgages until the transition to privatization, and protect against another housing collapse (see S. 1963), S43 [23JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4951 [12JY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— reassert the proper role of Congress in closing or realigning military installations (see S. 3663), S7686 [6DE]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S3423 [22MY]

——— establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S1541 [8MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S615 [14FE] (see S. 2343), S2825 [26AP]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S1791 [19MR]

——— provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see S. 833), S7040 [28NO]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S495 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1791 [19MR]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3436), S5488 [26JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S1148 [29FE]

——— reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2262), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of Labor: provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3785 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see S. 2244), S2166 [28MR]

——— authorize transport of individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (see S. 3511), S5977 [2AU]

——— carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see S. 1838), S76 [24JA]

——— deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S3042 [9MY]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (see S. 3309), S4789 [9JY]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4369 [20JN]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see S. 3206), S3280 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education (see S. 3282), S3900 [11JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S5213 [19JY]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1791 [19MR]

Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see S. 2283), S6271 [12SE]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 1350), S1384 [5MR]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see S. 1221), S3977 [12JN]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption of foster case placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of prospective adoptive or foster parents (see S. 1770), S1614 [13MR]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2547 [19AP]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see S. 1734), S2602 [23AP]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S4460 [25JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3394), S5259 [23JY]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 509), S75 [24JA] (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S6547 [20SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S6271 [12SE]

——— restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S5259 [23JY]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 1979), S5659 [30JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S5979 [2AU]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see S. 2078), S6108 [11SE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 821), S3785 [6JN]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S1933 [21MR]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2288), S6341 [13SE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S2032 [26MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2825 [26AP]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2825 [26AP]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1089 [28FE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S4369 [20JN]

Medicare: authorize certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services (see S. 1468), S4204 [14JN]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S5085 [17JY]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5980 [2AU]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4369 [20JN]

Mount Denali: designate (see S. 2272), S5979 [2AU]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 358), S163 [30JA]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5871 [1AU]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3633 [24MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3088 [10MY]

National parks and recreation areas: make the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass available at a discount to veterans (see S. 3596), S6546 [20SE]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 417), S2243 [29MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see S. 3504), S5977 [2AU]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

President’s Youth Council: establish (see S. Res. 608), S7402 [4DE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S1540 [8MR]

Public works: provide financing assistance for qualified water infrastructure projects (see S. 3626), S7402 [4DE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 578), S6626 [21SE]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3978 [12JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S4204 [14JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S1541 [8MR]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see S. 648), S614 [14FE]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S1541 [8MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6271 [12SE]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see S. 1945), S1148 [29FE]

Taiwan: support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (see S. Res. 542), S5978 [2AU]

Tariff: recreational performance outerwear (see S. 704), S163 [30JA]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 3299), S4203 [14JN]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S851 [16FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S6745 [13NO]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S7977 [12DE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S5258 [23JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S2393 [17AP]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S3785 [6JN]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 845), S5732 [31JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S4774 [29JN]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S133 [26JA]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 3199), S3330 [21MY]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see S. 2128), S909 [17FE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233, 3236), S4369 [20JN]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see S. 3380), S4950 [12JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S4369 [20JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S133 [26JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3043 [9MY]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see S. 2255), S2825 [26AP]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Res. 602), S7040 [28NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alaska: promote availability of natural gas to North American markets by facilitating construction of Alaska-based pipelines (see S. 3629), S6800 [14NO]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team (see S. Res. 571), S6546 [20SE]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR] (see S. 3613), S6625 [21SE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

Bailey, Jonathan W.: tribute (see S. Res. 559), S6454 [19SE]

Denali Commission: reauthorize and modify membership (see S. 3590), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR]

Dept. of the Interior: set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 2156), S1422 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 3049), S3042 [9MY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S4417 [21JN]

Education: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see S. 2188), S1613 [13MR]

Fish and fishing: enhance national seafood marketing efforts by creating National Seafood Marketing and Development Fund, regional seafood marketing boards, and national coordinating committee (see S. 3615), S6625 [21SE]

Fort Wainwright, AK: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (see S. Res. 459), S3129 [14MY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 451), S3042 [9MY]

Native Americans: deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see S. 2389), S2821 [26AP]

NOAA: establish an integrated and comprehensive ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, and atmospheric research, prediction, and environmental information program to support renewable energy (see S. 3371), S4893 [11JY]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2388), S2821 [26AP]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (see S. 2251), S2242 [29MR]

Rural areas: improve housing for educators, public safety officers, and medical providers, and their households (see S. 3278), S3838 [7JN]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S4417 [21JN]

Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see S. 3651), S7401 [4DE]

Taxation: exempt certain air taxi services from taxes on transportation by air (see S. 3451), S5487 [26JY]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (see S. 2180), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide expensing for small businesses (see S. 2284), S2324 [16AP]

Week of the Young Child: designate (see S. Res. 436), S2731 [25AP]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S5008 [16JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Privilege of the floor

Mowitt, Willian, S136 [26JA]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4343 [20JN], S7669 [6DE]

Alaska: observance of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and anniversary of Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act, S827 [16FE]

Alaska Preparedness Month: observance, S6441• [19SE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8186, S8188 [19DE]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

Armed Forces: tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, AK, S6729• [13NO]

——— tribute to B Co., 1st Battalion, Airborne, 143d Infantry Regiment of Alaska Army National Guard, S6729• [13NO]

Black History Month: observance, S345 [6FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), House amendment, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

——— clarify restrictions on certain fishing vessels, S7972 [12DE]

——— ensure U.S. icebreaking capabilities (S. 1620), S112 [26JA]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S195, S196 [31JA], S248 [1FE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (S. 1903), S112 [26JA]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S195, S196 [31JA]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, S1609 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: rural broadband telecommunications services programs funding, S4343 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3000 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (S. 2182), S1542 [8MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (S. 3049), S3044 [9MY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (S. 3325), S4419 [21JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7668 [6DE]

——— importance of job creation, S421 [9FE]

Education: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

Electric power: infrastructure funding, S4845 [11JY]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S248 [1FE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S335 [6FE]

FEMA: ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8186, S8188 [19DE]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186, S8188 [19DE]

Foreign policy: reaffirm U.S. commitment to global prosperity through hunger and poverty reduction, S3324 [21MY]

Fort Wainwright, AK: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (S. Res. 459), S3133 [14MY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

Healy (vessel): tribute to Coast Guard icebreaker for ensuring the transfer of fuel for Nome, AK, refueling station, S112 [26JA]

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S6051 [10SE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8186, S8188 [19DE]

Juneau (AK) Empire: anniversary, S6850• [15NO]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S3037 [9MY]

Members of Congress: require public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, S248 [1FE]

National Inventors’ Day: observance, S490• [9FE]

National Preparedness Month: observance, S6441• [19SE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska participants, S6534 [20SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5036, S5037 [16JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2071 [27MR]

——— increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, S2071, S2073, S2074, S2076 [27MR]

——— national energy policy, S2071, S2072, S2073, S2074, S2076 [27MR]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7668 [6DE]

Renda (vessel): tribute to Russian flagged tanker for ensuring the transfer of fuel for Nome, AK, refueling station, S112 [26JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S2056, S2057 [27MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S421 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S4115 [13JN]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (S. 2251), S2246 [29MR]

Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (S. 3651), S7669 [6DE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5036, S5037 [16JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5331 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5331 [25JY]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S3000 [9MY]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (S. 2180), S1542 [8MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4845 [11JY]

Unemployment: rates, S421 [9FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2669 [25AP]

Week of the Young Child: designate (S. Res. 436), S2735 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S196 [31JA]

Resolutions by organizations

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Texts of

S. 2147, Arctic Ocean Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act, S1199 [1MR]

S. 2251, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, S2246 [29MR]

Tributes

Adams, Albert P.S., S6441• [19SE]

Boochever, Robert, S3725• [5JN]

Colvin, Christopher C., S3512• [23MY]

Floyd, C.W., S8037• [13DE]

Hasquet, Julie, S6261 [12SE]

Hasson, D. Leigh, S7399• [4DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8106 [18DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S2164 [28MR]

Randall, Kikkan, S2490• [18AP]

Rasmuson, Mary Louise M., S5865• [1AU]

Riutta, Ray, S7743• [11DE]

Taylor, Paul, S347• [6FE]

Walton, Emma, S6795• [14NO]

BEGUM, SHAD

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Shad Begum, S1500 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

Tribute, S1500 [8MR]

BEILER, BEATRICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1298 [23JY]

BEISEL, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1374 [1AU]

BEITING, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1503 [12SE]

BEKEMEIER, DYLAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E989 [6JN]

BEL, JEAN-PIERRE

Remarks in Senate

U.S. visit, S1606 [13MR]

BELAFONTE, HAROLD G., JR. (HARRY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1117 [1MR], E153 [7FE], E292 [1MR]

BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, H5698 [2AU]

Human rights: violations, H5296 [26JY], H5698 [2AU], H7475 [31DE]

Independence: anniversary, E503 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S4710 [28JN]

Human rights: violations, S2224 [29MR]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus and condemn corporate sponsorship of such event relative to human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

BELARUS DEMOCRACY ACT

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

BELARUS DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

BELIZE

Remarks in House

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

BELIZE EDUCATION PROJECT (organization)

Remarks in House

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

BELL, BRIAN A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6540 [20SE]

BELL, CHUCK

Letters

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3552 [24MY]

BELL, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E124 [2FE]

BELL, PEYTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6004 [14SE]

BELL, ROBERT M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7399 [4DE]

BELL, ROBERT R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4362 [20JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute: Tennessee Board of Regents, S4362 [20JN]

BELL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES (company)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H5137 [24JY]

BELLAMY, C.H. (BUDDY) AND JEANETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1048 [15JN]

BELLAR, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Police Week: observance, E860 [18MY]

BELLEVUE, NE

Remarks in House

Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home: anniversary, E1239 [12JY]

BELLINGHAM, WA

Bills and resolutions

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 423), S2393 [17AP] (see H. Res. 607), H1805 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Kiwanis Club of Bellingham: anniversary, E317 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (S. Res. 423), S2453 [17AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 423, tribute to Western Washington University men’s basketball team, S2400, S2453 [17AP]

BELLINI, FRANCESCO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E360 [9MR]

BELLOTTI, FRANCIS X.

Remarks in House

Quincy, MA: dedication of Francis X. Bellotti Courthouse, E1636 [21SE]

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Grant, Amy: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1986 [21DE]

BELMONTES, JOSE O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1375 [1AU]

BELZONI, MS

Remarks in House

Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice Center: tribute, E499 [29MR]

BENAVIDEZ, ROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1578 [20SE]

BENCIVENGO, CATHY A.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S417–S420 [9FE], S1067 [28FE]

BEND, OR

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (organization): tribute, E510 [29MR]

Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon & Portland (organization): tribute, E994 [6JN]

BEND (OR) BULLETIN

Articles and editorials

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

BENDERSON, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E552 [17AP]

BENDICK, ROBERT

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5110 [23JY]

BENEDICT, MICHELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E67 [24JA]

BENEFITS TO RESEARCH AND AMERICAN INNOVATION THROUGH NATIONALITY STATUTES (BRAINS) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3553), S7421 [5DE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S7422 [5DE]

BENESKI, TED W.

Remarks in House

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010 [7JN]

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA (fraternal organization)

Remarks in House

Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]

BENFIELD, STEPHANIE STUCKEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1423 [3AU]

BENIN, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Michael A. Raynor To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

BENISHEK, DAN (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6217 [20SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H1978 [18AP]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H513 [6FE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3916 [20JN]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H3105 [17MY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 4103), H2814 [16MY]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H641 [8FE]

Budget: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H641 [8FE]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6280 [21SE]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H3977 [21JN]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H4864 [12JY]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 4406), H2647 [10MY]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see H.R. 3863), H2647 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5766 [10SE]

——— repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H803 [15FE]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3363 [31MY]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H182 [25JA]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 5881), H4158 [27JN]

——— recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment (see H.R. 4327), H2813 [16MY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H5328 [26JY]

——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 2960), H1210 [6MR]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H2569 [9MY]

Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 2295), H4685 [9JY]

EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H6280 [21SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (see H.R. 3737), H182 [25JA]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H2288 [27AP]

Federal agencies and departments: strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H2134 [25AP]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H2447 [8MY]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H6298 [28SE]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H6280 [21SE]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H2134 [25AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H2715 [15MY]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health plans and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1409), H2715 [15MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H1847 [16AP]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2135 [25AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H3105 [17MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1741 [28MR]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H2647 [10MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5711 [2AU]

——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H441 [2FE]

——— establish a pilot program providing for monthly fee-based payments for direct primary care medical homes for Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles and other beneficiaries (see H.R. 3315), H220 [31JA]

——— exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals (see H.R. 4127), H1133 [1MR]

——— promote public notification and provide incentives to reduce drug shortages (see H.R. 6611), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide for a primary care graduate medical education pilot project to improve access to the primary care workforce (see H.R. 3667), H115 [23JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H2647 [10MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 71), H1367 [16MR]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H376 [1FE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2716 [15MY]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H2647 [10MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1756), H1101 [29FE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H441 [2FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H5078 [19JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H696 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H115 [23JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

——— repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans (see H.R. 450), H1209 [6MR]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H1642 [27MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H221 [31JA]

Public welfare programs: provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H2647 [10MY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

Taxation: exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H5711 [2AU]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H6234 [20SE]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H966 [27FE]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H3916 [20JN]

——— terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H4065 [26JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H5860 [11SE]

Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 2148), H2447 [8MY]

——— exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H697 [13FE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4114, 4142), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H4158 [27JN]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see H.R. 6297), H5705 [2AU]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H374 [1FE]

Tariff: 4-acetyltoluene (see H.R. 5547), H2441 [8MY]

——— 1.4G grade fireworks (see H.R. 4981), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1.3G grade fireworks (see H.R. 4980), H2267 [27AP]

——— recombinant staphylococcal protein A (56kDa) (see H.R. 5549), H2441 [8MY]

——— 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (see H.R. 5548), H2441 [8MY]

Veterans: grant veterans access to Federal excess and surplus property (see H.R. 6114), H4862 [12JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (H.R. 6297), H5709 [2AU]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (H.R. 3861), H375 [1FE]

Tariff: 4-acetyltoluene (H.R. 5547), H2444 [8MY]

——— 1.4G grade fireworks (H.R. 4981), H2275 [27AP]

——— 1.3G grade fireworks (H.R. 4980), H2275 [27AP]

——— recombinant staphylococcal protein A (56kDa) (H.R. 5549), H2444 [8MY]

——— 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (H.R. 5548), H2444 [8MY]

Veterans: grant veterans access to Federal excess and surplus property (H.R. 6114), H4864 [12JY]

Remarks

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1606• [21SE]

Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations That Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the U.S.: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of EPA rules and actions, H6217 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H430 [2FE], H906 [17FE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6217 [20SE]

——— modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404), H3714 [18JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6538 [30NO]

Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (H.R. 3378), H7335 [19DE]

Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3000), H431 [2FE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1464 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4787 [11JY]

Mackinac Island, MI: anniversary of Grand Hotel, E1216• [10JY]

——— Mackinac Island State Park Commission commemoration of War of 1812, E1260• [17JY]

Medicare: reform, H794 [15FE], H5913, H5914, H5915, H5916 [12SE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4835 [12JY]

Morrison, Richard M.: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1464• [10SE]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, E1607• [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H794 [15FE], H5913, H5914, H5915, H5916 [12SE]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H430 [2FE]

——— repeal, H430, H431, H432, H433, H435, H436 [2FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (H.R. 1370), H432 [2FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4787 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1464 [21MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1877 [17AP]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, H5916 [12SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3587 [7JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1476• [11SE]

Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.: anniversary, E1356• [31JY]

Veterans Suicide Prevention Month: observance, E1641• [21SE]

Votes: position on missed, E1421• [3AU]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606• [21SE]

Tributes

Archer, Wilfred E. (Bill), E785• [15MY]

Day, David P., E1358• [31JY]

Formolo, Cal, E1185• [29JN]

Hall, Representative, H6452• [27NO]

Hansen, Justin M., E1393• [3AU]

Szejbach, Clarence (Sonny), H3581 [7JN]

West, Matthew J., E1358• [31JY]

BENJAMIN, GEORGES C.

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2243 [27AP]

BENJAMIN, ZACHARY D.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1083 [19JN]

BENJAMIN HARRISON SOCIETY

Remarks in House

War of 1812: anniversary, E2036 [2JA]

BENN, ALVIN

Remarks in House

Alabama Press Association: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E204 [15FE]

BENNA, BRUNO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2543 [19AP]

BENNET, MICHAEL F. (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3849 [7JN], S3912, S3913 [11JN], S4152 [13JN], S4301 [19JN], S4339, S4341, S4357 [20JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6557 [20SE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S271 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6965 [27NO], S7041, S7121 [28NO], S7216, S7240, S7256 [29NO], S7385 [4DE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3176 [15MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2428 [17AP], S2497, S2510, S2511 [18AP], S2648 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2181 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S568, S572 [13FE], S707 [15FE], S872 [16FE], S913 [17FE], S1089 [28FE], S1148 [29FE], S1396, S1397 [5MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1806 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6807 [14NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4897, S4900 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5744, S5746, S5792 [31JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2738 [25AP]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S5419 [26JY], S8521 [30DE]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, David Rogers, Politico (publication), S5456 [26JY]

Norquist’s Phantom Army, Senator Coburn, New York (NY) Times, S5024 [16JY]

Reforms From Affordable Care Act Will Improve Access to Care, Greeley (CO) Tribune, S4866 [11JY]

Unpopular Mandate—Why Do Politicians Reverse Their Positions? Ezra Klein, New Yorker (publication), S4863–S4866 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S3840 [7JN]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S3631 [24MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S8364 [21DE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (see S. Res. 465), S3234 [16MY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6856 [15NO]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S6108 [11SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S2602 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 968), S42 [23JA]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S5258 [23JY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Employment: streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FDA: include devices in the postmarket risk identification and analysis system and expedite implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices (see S. 2193), S1733 [15MR]

FEMA: waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (see S. 3320), S4726 [28JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5871 [1AU] (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 821), S6340 [13SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1384 [5MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S6109 [11SE]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S5487 [26JY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S6546 [20SE]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 2342), S4239 [18JN]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 531), S5487 [26JY]

——— discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 896), S5258 [23JY]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see S. 1775), S3900 [11JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

SBA: remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (see S. 2190), S1613 [13MR]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 219), S3729 [5JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (see S. 1933), S2002 [22MR]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6271 [12SE]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2201), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S6746 [13NO]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S3729 [5JN]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S495 [9FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S1422 [6MR]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (see S. 2341), S2655 [24AP]

Disasters: provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters (see S. 3669), S7744 [11DE]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR]

National Veterans Support Network: establish (see S. 3082), S3084 [10MY]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see S. 3504), S5977 [2AU]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (see S. 3400), S5133 [18JY]

Senior citizens: encourage the use of locally grown food in meals programs (see S. 3592), S6545 [20SE]

——— provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older individuals (see S. 3575), S6454 [19SE]

——— strengthen programming, services, and outreach for diverse elders (see S. 3593), S6545 [20SE]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives (see S. 3211), S3329 [21MY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see S. 3648), S7215 [29NO]

Transportation: help leverage private investment for transit-oriented development near transit stations (see S. 2053), S261 [1FE]

World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 393), S1540 [8MR]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Court decisions

Supreme Court decision on constitutionality of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (excerpt), S4863 [11JY]

Letters

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act: Ernest F. Kuhlman, San Juan County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

——— Kellie C. Hotter, Robert A. Lieb, Jr., and Wallace White, La Plata County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages: Carol Gill, S3503 [23MY]

——— Dawn Gibbs, S3503 [23MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation: Candace Klein, SoMoLend Holdings, LLC, S1878 [21MR]

——— Mercer Bullard, Fund Democracy (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Sara Hanks, CrowdCheck, Inc., S1879 [21MR]

——— Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion, Startup Exemption (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Todd O. McCracken, National Small Business Association, S1877 [21MR]

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Wind power production tax credit extension: Colorado congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— Iowa congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S5419 [26JY], S8521 [30DE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3230 [16MY]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3968 [12JN], S4135 [13JN], S4357 [20JN], S5454, S5455, S5456 [26JY], S6499 [20SE]

American Podiatric Medical Association: anniversary (S. Res. 528), S5318 [24JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6499 [20SE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5297 [24JY]

Budget: deficit, S4134 [13JN]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, S4458• [25JN]

Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, S1844• [20MR]

Delaware Day: observance, S7680 [6DE]

Denver, CO: anniversary of Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, S3622• [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3230 [16MY]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135 [13JN]

——— improve agricultural land easements, S4357 [20JN]

——— improve crop insurance, S3230 [16MY]

——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S6499 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7389 [4DE], S7680 [6DE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, S7680 [6DE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3061 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5319 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3968 [12JN]

Diaz, Matthew: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458• [25JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7680 [6DE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S831 [16FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S831 [16FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4414 [21JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S5019 [16JY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3062 [10MY]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3502 [23MY]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3502 [23MY], S3557 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3417 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4916 [11JY]

Fetz, Alisha: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458• [25JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), S4862 [11JY]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (S. 2090), S5317 [24JY]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Denver, CO chapter, S6535• [20SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 527), S5318 [24JY]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, S257• [1FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4134 [13JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S4866 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, S4863 [11JY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1165 [1MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), S4862 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4862, S4866 [11JY]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3557 [24MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5019, S5020, S5024, S5025 [16JY]

Postal Service: establish citizen’s protection advocates and require Strategic Advisory Commission on Postal Service Solvency and Innovation to develop inter-agency agreements to provide additional services, S2648 [24AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2648 [24AP]

Power resources: provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1596 [13MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S832 [16FE], S1165 [1MR], S1596 [13MR], S1877 [21MR]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (S. 3400), S5138, S5139 [18JY]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1877–S1879, S1888 [21MR], S2231 [29MR]

Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 381), S1098 [28FE]

——— legislative program, S1098 [28FE], S4108 [12JN], S4916 [11JY], S5319 [24JY]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1877, S1888 [21MR], S2231 [29MR]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6498, S6499 [20SE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5019 [16JY]

Taxation: encourage alternative energy investments and job creation, S1600 [13MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5357 [25JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (S. 2201), S4134 [13JN]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S831, S832 [16FE], S4134 [13JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5357 [25JY]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1600 [13MR]

Unemployment: rates, S1888 [21MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2806 [26AP]

Votes: position on missed, S4760• [29JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), S4916 [11JY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5454, S5455, S5456 [26JY]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 492), S4108 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3503 [23MY]

Tributes

Mikulski, Senator, S1994 [22MR]

Shaheen, Senator, S5454 [26JY]

Wray, John D., S3836• [7JN]

BENNET, SARAH

Articles and editorials

Swopes Celebrate 60 Years in Business, S2159 [28MR]

BENNETT, AARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E38 [18JA]

BENNETT, ALEXANDER

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Kansas killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3818 [7JN]

BENNETT, HATTIE L. ABNER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E193 [15FE]

BENNETT, JEFFREY A., II

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5154 [18JY], S8374 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8343 [21DE]

BENNETT, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6347 [14NO]

BENNETT, KEVIN

Remarks in House

National Association of Secondary School Principals: Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

BENSENVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Zion-Concord Lutheran School: anniversary, E1485 [12SE]

BENTON, MICHEAL

Proclamations

Pastor Micheal Benton Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1532 [14SE]

BENTON, NELSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1157 [27JN]

BENTON HARBOR, MI

Remarks in House

Walker, Chet: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E1475 [11SE]

BENTONVILLE, AR

Remarks in House

Ozark Christian College: anniversary, E990 [6JN]

BENZIE COUNTY, MI

Remarks in Senate

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (S. 140), S8555 [30DE]

Reports filed

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 140) (S. Rept. 112–104), S41 [23JA]

Texts of

S. 140, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act, S8555 [30DE]

BEREA, KY

Articles and editorials

Larry Shinn, Berea College President, Plans Retirement, S3616 [24MY]

BEREA, OH

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds: tribute to restoration of Victory Arch, E1379 [1AU]

Doutt, Nancy: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Tribute, E1630 [21SE]

BEREA, OH, HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Berea, OH: tribute to restoration of Victory Arch at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, E1379 [1AU]

BEREA COLLEGE

Articles and editorials

Larry Shinn, Berea College President, Plans Retirement, S3616 [24MY]

BEREA (KY) SPOTLIGHT

Articles and editorials

Larry Shinn, Berea College President, Plans Retirement, S3616 [24MY]

BERENYI, JOE

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

BERG, NADINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E555 [17AP]

BERG, NATALIE

Remarks in House

San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association: Silver Spur Award recipient, E595 [19AP]

BERG, RICK (a Representative from North Dakota)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5047 [19JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H27 [17JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H727 [14FE]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H1741 [28MR]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 3521), H28 [17JA]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1916 [17AP]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4606 [28JN]

Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 3577), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (see H.R. 3578), H79 [18JA]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 6655), H7360 [19DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H441 [2FE] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Corps of Engineers: notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4685 [9JY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 1996), H1915 [17AP]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see H.R. 3409), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H5331 [30JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Diseases: require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H5711 [2AU]

Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H2569 [9MY]

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6765 [12DE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1164), H1428 [20MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H5631 [1AU]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3481 [5JN]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H159 [24JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1428 [20MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H1135 [1MR]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H3734 [18JN]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1808 [29MR]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H79 [18JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H4656 [29JN]

——— repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H7425 [20DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1367 [16MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2570 [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H5526 [31JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4656 [29JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5331 [30JY]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H6152 [19SE]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H5712 [2AU]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H5712 [2AU]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 3973), H3267 [30MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1808 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H220 [31JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H903 [16FE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

——— develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1572 [26MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1811 [30MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H476 [3FE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1497 [21MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H1741 [28MR]

Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 2502), H1847 [16AP]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H4656 [29JN]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H1804 [29MR]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2033 [19AP]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1004), H966 [27FE]

——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 2238), H1846 [16AP]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 3729), H2134 [25AP]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1543 [22MR]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3238), H3808 [19JN]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (see H.R. 2959), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H2288 [27AP]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1209 [6MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3363 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

EPA: prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Taxation: expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (see H.R. 4643), H2123 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

EPA: prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (H.R. 6501), H6277 [21SE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H1740 [28MR]

Taxation: expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (H.R. 4643), H2127 [25AP]

Letters

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: Colleen Delaney Eubanks, National Child Support Enforcement Association, H3450 [5JN]

——— Gordon L. Berlin, Building Knowledge To Improve Social Policy (organization), H3450 [5JN]

——— Jon Baron, Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, H3450 [5JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3451 [5JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3451 [5JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4830 [12JY], H5026 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5047 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce number of nuclear weapons delivery vehicles, H5047 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6244 [21SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H359 [1FE]

EPA: provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244 [21SE]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5105, H5106, H5107, H5110 [23JY]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H3448, H3449, H3451 [5JN]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6491 [28NO]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, H11 [17JA], E94• [31JA]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3816 [20JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status, H4914 [18JY]

Taxation: expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (H.R. 4643), H2108 [25AP]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5674 [2AU]

Unemployment: require all money withdrawn from States’ unemployment funds be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, H359 [1FE]

Votes: position on missed, H416• [2FE]

BERG, TERRENCE G.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S7656, S7659, S7664 [6DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

BERGDAHL, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E195 [15FE]

BERGER, FRANKIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1785 [16NO]

BERGH, ED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1577 [20SE]

BERGINNIS, CHAD

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5108 [23JY]

BERGREN, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E433 [22MR]

BERHANE, GABRIEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E558 [17AP]

BERING STRAITS NATIVE CORP.

Remarks in House

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: resolve land claims of the Bering Straits Native Corp. (S. 292), H3439, H3440 [5JN], H3575 [6JN]

Reports filed

Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 292) (H. Rept. 112–428), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 292, Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act, H3439 [5JN]

BERK, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E727 [8MY]

BERKELEY, CA

Remarks in House

Center for Independent Living, Inc. (CIL): anniversary, E1516 [13SE]

Mathematical Sciences Research Institute: tribute to breakthrough involving vector bundles theory, H6768 [13DE]

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

Remarks in House

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

BERKLEY, SHELLEY (a Representative from Nevada)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3267 [30MY]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2570 [9MY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV (see H.R. 4039), H801 [15FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1915 [17AP]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H3105 [17MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4656 [29JN]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5328 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1210 [6MR] (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H375 [1FE]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 6464), H6302 [5OC]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H159 [24JA]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H903 [16FE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3267 [30MY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H1807 [29MR]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1428 [20MR]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7264 [18DE]

Fish and fishing: include farmed shellfish as specialty crops (see H.R. 1176), H802 [15FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4775 [10JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H6469 [27NO]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7469 [30DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3164 [18MY]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H2329 [7MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to the National Iranian Oil Co. and the National Iranian Tanker Co. (see H.R. 3843), H2569 [9MY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H4864 [12JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1543 [22MR]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H220 [31JA]

Medicare: exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals (see H.R. 4127), H1133 [1MR]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5130 [23JY]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2329 [7MY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1742 [28MR]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H1846 [16AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H3404 [1JN]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

Taxation: clarify domestic production activities deduction rules relating to allowance deduction by U.S. contract manufacturers (see H.R. 2780), H2813 [16MY]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2033 [19AP]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1543 [22MR]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H3914 [20JN]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H1390 [19MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

——— extend the research and development tax credit, limit treaty benefits relative to certain deductible related-party payments, and treat general aviation aircraft as 7-year property (see H.R. 6109), H4862 [12JY]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans and allow an exemption from an employer’s employment taxes in an amount equivalent to the value of such credit (see H.R. 5845), H4065 [26JN]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide a temporary tax credit for increased payroll and eliminate certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 6030), H4156 [27JN]

——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 777), H966 [27FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1847 [16AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4862 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H4158 [27JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2716 [15MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H476 [3FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see H.R. 5332), H2316 [7MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see H. Res. 653), H2646 [10MY]

Taxation: increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 4108), H1099 [29FE]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 5333), H2316 [7MY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 5833), H3161 [18MY]

Constitutional authority statements

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (H.R. 5332), H2321 [7MY]

Taxation: increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (H.R. 4108), H1100 [29FE]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (H.R. 5333), H2321 [7MY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (H.R. 5833), H3162 [18MY]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), E1400• [3AU]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1441 [21MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1629 [27MR], H1771 [29MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H2192 [26AP]

Congressional Taiwan Caucus: anniversary, E534• [16AP]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1320• [25JY]

——— tribute to outgoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union, E1873• [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3587 [7JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (H.R. 3855), H663 [9FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from establishing a travel or conference policy that takes into account the perception of a possible event location as a resort or vacation destination, H2081 [25AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E373• [16MR]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, E546• [17AP]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1853 [17AP], H1963• [18AP]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E640• [25AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S. and assist in the defense of Israel, E640• [25AP]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E978• [5JN]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E371• [16MR]

——— tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E566• [18AP]

Medicare: reform, H1441 [21MR], H1771 [29MR]

National Bar Association: anniversary of Women Lawyers Division, E1240• [12JY]

National Council of La Raza: tribute to Las Vegas, NV, conference, E1171• [28JN]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), H1629 [27MR]

Taiwan: anniversary of lifting of martial law, E1249• [13JY]

——— anniversary of Six Assurances guidelines, E1249• [13JY]

Taxation: increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (H.R. 4108), H1116 [1MR]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes, H5689 [2AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2005 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), H1853 [17AP]

Votes: position on missed, H1628• [27MR], H6257• [21SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H76 [18JA]

Reports filed

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Berkley: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–716), H7423 [20DE]

Tributes

Ali, Muhammad, E228• [17FE]

Gilbert, Jan, E731• [8MY]

Mahmood, Ray, E392• [20MR]

Trudell, Harriet, E1438• [3AU]

Waddell, Gary, E1383• [1AU]

BERKOWITZ, SCOTT

Letters

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2719 [25AP], S2790 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2793 [26AP]

BERKS COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Bally, PA: anniversary, E1111 [21JN]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Womelsdorf, PA: anniversary, E1529 [14SE]

BERLIN, CT

Remarks in Senate

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

BERLIN, GORDON L.

Letters

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3450 [5JN]

BERMAN, ALICE HAIGAZIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1901 [11DE]

BERMAN, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1770 [15NO]

BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, Sharon Waxman, Hill (publication), E1984• [21DE]

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, by, Hill (publication), H7460 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1392 [19MR]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 3704), H2212 [26AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H641 [8FE]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H3 [6JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H903 [16FE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 289), H3707 [15JN]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 130), H1392 [19MR]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3707 [15JN]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H802 [15FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H641 [8FE]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 769), H3163 [18MY]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: authorize awarding of grants to promote civic learning and engagement (see H.R. 3464), H2288 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H6001 [13SE]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H6001 [13SE]

——— include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2334), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5630 [1AU]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1018 [28FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H802 [15FE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4864 [12JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H220 [31JA]

——— support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H1741 [28MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H3105 [17MY]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H1210 [6MR]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see H.R. 6255), H5628 [1AU]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H160 [24JA]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1101 [29FE]

——— prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H6300 [2OC]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H5631 [1AU]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

India: call for continued strengthening of relations with the U.S. and recognize people and Government for building and maintaining a constitutional democracy (see H. Res. 59), H2135 [25AP]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7469 [30DE]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H1428 [20MR]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3171 [25MY]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 3605), H2447 [8MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H6001 [13SE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H4864 [12JY]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see H. Res. 813), H6428 [16NO]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees (see H.R. 4197), H1366 [16MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1152 [5MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H3707 [15JN]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3976 [21JN]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H1363 [13MR]

Medicaid: apply prompt pay requirement to claims for payment for covered items and services furnished by any Medicaid health care entity (see H.R. 3587), H376 [1FE]

Medicare: provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H903 [16FE]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H220 [31JA]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3177 [29MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6469 [27NO]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H2289 [27AP]

SEC: require companies to disclose in annual reports measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within supply chains (see H.R. 2759), H5923 [12SE]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see H.R. 6649), H6701 [11DE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (see H.R. 6313), H5766 [10SE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see H. Res. 629), H2031 [19AP]

——— strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H1273 [7MR]

Taxation: encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 289), H5525 [31JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H3105 [17MY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H3105 [17MY]

——— extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (see H.R. 5793), H3102 [17MY]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H27 [17JA]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H1847 [16AP]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1154 [5MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H5202 [24JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2072 [24AP]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H2134 [25AP]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H2289 [27AP]

——— prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H966 [27FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H220 [31JA]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H160 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bataan-Corregidor Month: designate (see H. Res. 636), H2274 [27AP]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE]

Iran: provide for imposition of sanctions relative to the National Iranian Oil Co. and the National Iranian Tanker Co. (see H.R. 3843), H218 [31JA]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (see H.R. 3992), H692 [9FE]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Tariff: non-woven recycled polyethylene terephthalate (see H.R. 4824), H2203 [26AP]

——— shopping bags (see H.R. 4822), H2203 [26AP]

——— spun-bonded, non-woven, high-density polyethylene materials (see H.R. 4823), H2203 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H802 [15FE]

Iran: provide for imposition of sanctions relative to the National Iranian Oil Co. and the National Iranian Tanker Co. (H.R. 3843), H219 [31JA]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (H.R. 3992), H693 [9FE]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 4229), H1497 [21MR]

Tariff: non-woven recycled polyethylene terephthalate (H.R. 4824), H2207 [26AP]

——— shopping bags (H.R. 4822), H2207 [26AP]

——— spun-bonded, non-woven, high-density polyethylene materials (H.R. 4823), H2207 [26AP]

Cost Estimates

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

Letters

Export Promotion Reform Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: several Representatives, E1313• [24JY]

Lists

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control specially designated nationals and blocked persons, H5569 [1AU]

Remarks

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), H7458 [30DE]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3718• [18JN]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1371 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2997 [17MY]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4883 [17JY]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), H7462 [30DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, E1970• [19DE], E1983• [21DE]

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885 [17AP]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902• [11DE]

——— funding, E1983• [21DE]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H3253 [30MY]

Freeman, Ira: California Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674• [26AP]

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1289• [19JY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, E1268• [18JY]

International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees: anniversary of Art Directors Guild Local 800, E949• [1JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1090• [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2688, H2690, H2691 [15MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), H4886 [17JY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5569, H5576 [1AU]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (H.R. 3992), H1372 [19MR]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H2483 [9MY]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees, H2483 [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2483, H2487 [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4885 [17JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (H. Con. Res. 145), H7499 [31DE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5843, H5844 [11SE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6405, H6406, H6407, H6409 [16NO]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E248• [27FE]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), E1313• [24JY]

North Hollywood, CA: tribute to North Hollywood High School science bowl team, E668• [26AP]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), H2686 [15MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1373 [19MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6405, H6406, H6407, H6409 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H6405, H6406, H6407, H6409 [16NO]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2997 [17MY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1885 [17AP]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H5569 [1AU]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (S. Con. Res. 17), H5847 [11SE]

——— observance of National Day, E1668• [28SE]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (H. Res. 484), H5845 [11SE]

——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1410), H5837, H5839 [11SE]

Votes: position on missed, E1618• [21SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), E553• [17AP]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE], E1924 [13DE]

Leave of absence: granted, H3478 [5JN], H6271 [21SE]

Tribute, E1071 [19JN], E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Statements

Tribute to Donald M. Payne: Rick Leach, World Food Program USA (organization), E372• [16MR]

Tributes

Berk, Jim, E727• [8MY]

Cates, Gilbert, E55• [23JA]

Charles, Etienne, E981• [5JN]

David, Hal, E1621• [21SE]

Evenhaim, Dorit and Shawn, E1178• [28JN]

Feldman, Esther, E923• [31MY]

Laemmle, Carla, E1541• [14SE]

Lalezary, Shervin, E1173• [28JN]

Levine, Shirley, E52• [23JA]

Preston, Frances Williams, E1073• [19JN]

Skobin, Alan, E737• [9MY]

BERN, CHRIS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4236 [18JN]

BERNAL, JESUS G.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S7732–S7737 [11DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

BERNANKE, BEN S. (Federal Reserve Board Chair)

Articles and editorials

How Bernanke Can Get Banks Lending Again, E1323 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: release of report on causes of U.S. financial and economic crisis, H41 [18JA]

BERNARD, ALI

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1426 [3AU]

BERNAS, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E854 [18MY]

BERNER, RICHARD B.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Treasury: nomination to be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director, S6793 [14NO]

——— nomination to be Office of Financial Research Director, S8628 [1JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

BERNER, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1634 [21SE]

BERNSTEIN, ELAINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E123 [2FE]

BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

BERRIEN COUNTY, MI

Remarks in House

Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

BERRY, ANNE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6661 [21SE]

BERRY, CYNTHIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E848 [18MY]

BERRY, FREDERICK E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1523 [13SE]

BERRY, TERYLE L.

Proclamations

Teryle L. Berry U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1463 [10SE]

BERSCHINSKI, DAN

Articles and editorials

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7394 [4DE]

BERTUCCI, DOROTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E376 [19MR]

BERWICK, DONALD M.

Addresses

Harvard Medical School Commencement, E1262–E1264 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1262 [17JY]

BEST, JASON

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1878 [21MR]

BEST PHARMACEUTICALS FOR CHILDREN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

FDA: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

Permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

BETHEL, BRIAN

Articles and editorials

Dyess’ 317th Airlift Group Celebrates 3,000 Continuous Days of Deployment Today, E394 [20MR]

BETHELL, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3393 [1JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3322 [21MY]

BETHESDA, MD

Obituaries

McPherson, Harry C., Jr.: New York (NY) Times, E349 [8MR]

Remarks in House

American Physiological Society: anniversary, E422 [22MR]

American Podiatric Medical Association: anniversary, E936 [31MY]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1559 [19SE]

BETHLEHEM, PA

Remarks in House

OraSure Technologies, Inc.: FDA approval of OraQuick In-Home HIV test, E854 [18MY], E1227 [11JY]

BETHLEHEM STEEL CORP.

Remarks in House

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: expand eligibility period for Lackawanna, NY, Bethlehem Steel workers for Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, H1399 [20MR], H5209 [25JY]

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1454 [10SE]

BETTS, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Bryan, OH: opening of David Betts Double Play Diamond, S7342 [3DE]

BETZ, KORTNEY

Remarks in House

Columbia, MO: tribute to Rock Bridge High School girls’ swimming and diving team, E526 [16AP]

BEUTLER, BRIAN

Articles and editorials

Obama Issues Veto Threat on Bush Tax Cuts, S3747 [6JN]

BEVERLY, OH

Remarks in House

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA]

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Remarks in House

Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

BEVNET (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

BH SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1667 [28SE]

BHARGAVA, NICK

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1724 [15MR]

BHUTA, JED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1787 [16NO]

BIANCO, TODD

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6827 [14NO]

BICYCLES

Bills and resolutions

Tariff: baby or child carriers designed for use on bicycles (see S. 2651), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4986), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle brakes (see S. 2647), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4990), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometer parts (see S. 2652), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4989), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometers (see S. 2649), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4988), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle wheel rims (see S. 2648), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4991), H2267 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Carson, CA: tribute to Union Cycliste Internationale Para-cycling Track World Championships, E144 [6FE]

East Bay Bicycle Coalition: anniversary, E1775 [15NO]

Florham Park, NJ: anniversary of Police Unity Tour, E451 [27MR]

Rains, Ted: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Transportation: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H1578 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Transportation: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S405 [9FE]

BIDDLE, MIKE

Remarks in House

Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development: recipient, E1845 [29NO]

BIENNIAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1274), S6771 [14NO]

BIENNIAL BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

BIENNIAL BUDGETING AND ENHANCED OVERSIGHT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3577), H605 [8FE]

BIENVENIDOS (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

BIERET, STEFAN J.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (organization)

Remarks in House

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

Santa Cruz, CA: anniversary of chapter, E1025 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

New York, NY: tribute to chapter, S205 [31JA]

BIG CATS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4122), H1133 [1MR]

BIG OIL BAILOUT PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 492), H5217 [25JY]

BIG PICTURE FARM LLC

Remarks in Senate

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

BIG RAPIDS, MI

Remarks in House

Ferris State University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, E583 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Ferris State University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, S2387 [17AP]

BIG SKY HONOR FLIGHT (organization)

Lists

World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Big Sky Honor Flight (organization), E1034 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1034 [8JN], E1599 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4145 [13JN], S4192 [14JN], S6335 [13SE], S6527 [20SE], S6576 [21SE]

BIGEYE CREATIVE (business)

Remarks in House

Orlando Business Journal: Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1879 [5DE]

BIGGER, SULLY

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

BIGGERT, JUDY (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5009 [18JY]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 1385), H1807 [29MR]

Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6234 [20SE]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3703 [12JN]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H6234 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see H.R. 6381), H6062 [14SE]

——— establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (see H.R. 3298), H220 [31JA]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H6310 [16OC]

Diseases: require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H2329 [7MY]

EPA: provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H2033 [19AP]

FCC: permit each Commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation (see H.R. 2102), H5009 [18JY]

FDIC: exclude insurance companies from orderly liquidation authority (see H.R. 6423), H6060 [14SE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H5712 [2AU]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4158 [27JN]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 633), H2126 [25AP]

Floods: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6186), H5290 [25JY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1135 [1MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H2135 [25AP]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1741 [28MR]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3682), H4158 [27JN]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (see H.R. 3834), H186 [27JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6310 [16OC]

Insurance: prohibit financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company (see H.R. 3559), H376 [1FE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5711 [2AU]

——— establish smart card pilot program (see H.R. 2925), H5711 [2AU]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 3682), H4158 [27JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public lands: release certain wilderness study areas from continued management as de facto wilderness areas and release certain inventoried National Forest System roadless areas from certain land use restrictions (see H.R. 1581), H2813 [16MY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1543 [22MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6234 [20SE]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H6279 [21SE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H6152 [19SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5202 [24JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1543 [22MR]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H1134 [1MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H1017 [28FE]

Veterans: exclude certain pension payments from consideration as income relative to certain housing assistance (see H.R. 6361), H5764 [10SE]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H5711 [2AU]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H1808 [29MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H2135 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 4628), H2123 [25AP]

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see H.R. 6454), H6231 [20SE]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5740), H2712 [15MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4264), H1641 [27MR]

Read Across America Day: observance (see H. Res. 602), H1805 [29MR]

Tariff: bromoxynil octanoate (see H.R. 4493), H2064 [24AP]

——— dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester (see H.R. 4495), H2064 [24AP]

——— 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine salt (see H.R. 4491), H2064 [24AP]

——— MCPB acid and MCPB sodium salt (see H.R. 4492), H2064 [24AP]

——— triphenyltin hydroxide (see H.R. 4494), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate (see H.R. 4488), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (see H.R. 4496), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, dimethylamine salt (see H.R. 4490), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)oxime (see H.R. 4489), H2064 [24AP]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see H.R. 6229), H5330 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4982), H2267 [27AP]

World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 603), H1805 [29MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2127 [25AP]

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (H.R. 6454), H6233 [20SE]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2714 [15MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), H1641 [27MR]

Tariff: bromoxynil octanoate (H.R. 4493), H2067 [24AP]

——— dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester (H.R. 4495), H2067 [24AP]

——— 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine salt (H.R. 4491), H2067 [24AP]

——— MCPB acid and MCPB sodium salt (H.R. 4492), H2067 [24AP]

——— triphenyltin hydroxide (H.R. 4494), H2067 [24AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate (H.R. 4488), H2067 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, dimethylamine salt (H.R. 4490), H2067 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (H.R. 4496), H2067 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)oxime (H.R. 4489), H2067 [24AP]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 6597), H6429 [16NO]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 6229), H5331 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4982), H2275 [27AP]

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Debra S. Daniels, Joliet Junior College, H2237 [27AP]

——— James Gaffney, Lewis University, H2237 [27AP]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H2237 [27AP]

Lists

American Council on Education members, H2237 [27AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6377 [15NO]

Remarks

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2783 [16MY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Junior League of Chicago (organization), H1744 [29MR]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), E1073• [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6778 [13DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6778 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4612 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2228, H2229, H2231, H2234, H2236, H2238 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2229, H2231, H2234, H2238 [27AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans, H6123 [19SE]

——— establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (H.R. 3298), H1553, H1554, H1555 [26MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6525 [29NO]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H2783 [16MY]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783, H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2782, H2783, H2787 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, H3250, H3252 [30MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4612, H4621 [29JN]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), H5737, H5739 [10SE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Floods: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6186), H5736 [10SE]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR]

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1521 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4744 [10JY]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (H.R. 3834), H2226 [27AP]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6524, H6528 [29NO]

Housing: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (H.R. 2446), H5612, H5613 [1AU]

Illinois: tribute to Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall, H1629 [27MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), H5615 [1AU]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6384 [15NO]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H3812 [20JN]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2738 [16MY]

Northwestern College: anniversary, E1584• [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4744 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1521 [22MR]

Point of order, H1555 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4612 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4621 [29JN]

Rohan, Mike: SBA Illinois Small Business Entrepreneurial Success of the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6384 [15NO]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1240 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1590, H1592 [27MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H5023 [19JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1995 [19AP]

Veterans: exclude certain pension payments from consideration as income relative to certain housing assistance (H.R. 6361), H6121, H6122 [19SE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2738 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2738 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2738 [16MY]

Votes: correction, E226• [17FE], E742• [9MY]

——— position on missed, H6248• [21SE], E853• [18MY]

Xuan, Kathy: SBA Illinois Small Business Exporter the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6525, H6527 [29NO]

Tributes

Derwinski, Edward J., H92 [23JA]

Dominguez, Nicholas, H6377 [15NO]

Pierson, Jay, H6861 [18DE]

Platts, Representative, H6527 [29NO]

Sullivan, John V., H1632 [27MR]

BIKAKIS, CHARLES N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E833 [17MY]

BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E123 [2FE]

BILBRAY, BRIAN P. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4993 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H1101 [29FE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1210 [6MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 3356), H966 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6234 [20SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Bataan-Corregidor Month: designate (see H. Res. 636), H2274 [27AP]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6234 [20SE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2663 [11MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H1154 [5MR]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H6280 [21SE]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H5293 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5711 [2AU]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H3363 [31MY]

——— promote increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable associated hospitalizations (see H. Res. 295), H6234 [20SE]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1210 [6MR]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3363 [31MY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H694 [9FE]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H5079 [19JY]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6152 [19SE]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6152 [19SE]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H5202 [24JY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6152 [19SE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3363 [31MY]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H3915 [20JN]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H182 [25JA]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H2647 [10MY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H5711 [2AU]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H694 [9FE]

Medicare: exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H4157 [27JN]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H5292 [25JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6298 [28SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3976 [21JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H3577 [6JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1807 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3481 [5JN]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6680 [7DE]

Postal Service: authorize the sale, at fair market value, of any post office building subject to relocation (see H.R. 6238), H5525 [31JY]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6765 [12DE]

Public lands: expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 5991), H5923 [12SE] (see H.R. 6154), H6280 [21SE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H5202 [24JY]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H5923 [12SE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H6314 [23OC]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H5923 [12SE]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H6429 [16NO]

——— provide a credit for production of renewable chemicals (see H.R. 4953), H2206 [26AP]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H1428 [20MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (see H.R. 4244), H1541 [22MR]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

NIH: establish Skin Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 5716), H2644 [10MY]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6503), H6274 [21SE]

Tariff: fairway wood heads (see H.R. 5552), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf club driver heads (see H.R. 5551), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf club iron heads (see H.R. 5553), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf club putter heads (see H.R. 5554), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf wedge club heads (see H.R. 5555), H2442 [8MY]

——— hybrid golf club heads (see H.R. 5556), H2442 [8MY]

——— liquid crystal display (LCD) panel assemblies (see H.R. 5550), H2441 [8MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (H.R. 6288), H5708 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (H.R. 4244), H1542 [22MR]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (H.R. 5334), H2321 [7MY]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (H.R. 6502), H6277 [21SE]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (H.R. 4056), H902 [16FE]

NIH: establish Skin Cancer Research Fund (H.R. 5716), H2646 [10MY]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (H.R. 6503), H6277 [21SE]

Tariff: fairway wood heads (H.R. 5552), H2444 [8MY]

——— golf club driver heads (H.R. 5551), H2444 [8MY]

——— golf club iron heads (H.R. 5553), H2444 [8MY]

——— golf club putter heads (H.R. 5554), H2444 [8MY]

——— golf wedge club heads (H.R. 5555), H2444 [8MY]

——— hybrid golf club heads (H.R. 5556), H2444 [8MY]

——— liquid crystal display (LCD) panel assemblies (H.R. 5550), H2444 [8MY]

Essays

Antibiotics Redux—Medicines That Change the Course of History: Jeff Stein, E2024• [31DE]

Remarks

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute to FDA approval of Belviq for treatment of obesity, E1232• [11JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3750 [19JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3750 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4993 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to remove any portion of Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, CA, H4993 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3629 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3629 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2422 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (H.R. 4244), E423• [22MR]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228• [30MY]

——— expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device, H3228• [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3227• [30MY], E929• [31MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3866 [20JN]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7564 [1JA]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6192 [20SE]

——— reform, H7564 [1JA]

Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (H.R. 290), H133 [24JA]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964• [1JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2422 [8MY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3612 [7JN]

U.S. Tennis Association: tribute to military tennis camp, E933• [31MY]

Votes: position on missed, H6248• [21SE]

World War II: anniversary of Bataan Death March, E664• [26AP]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE]

Leave of absence: granted, H964 [27FE], H6673 [5DE]

Tribute, H6495, H6496 [28NO]

Tributes

Brubaker, Jim, E922• [31MY]

Ekard, Walter F., E1862• [3DE]

Schwartz, Debra, E356• [8MR]

Stein, Jeff, E2023• [31DE]

Tenney, Lester, E664• [26AP]

Watson, Muriel, E801• [15MY]

BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H775 [15FE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1274 [7MR]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H1847 [16AP]

——— leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 503), H1274 [7MR]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H220 [31JA]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4656 [29JN]

——— prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see H.R. 3215), H79 [18JA]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H3480 [5JN]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1742 [28MR]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (see H.R. 5843), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 100), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see H.R. 6401), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see H.R. 6171), H5200 [24JY]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 2960), H5130 [23JY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H4158 [27JN]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5130 [23JY]

EPA: limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see H.R. 3856), H572 [7FE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H5130 [23JY]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

FEMA: provide guidance and coordination for outreach to people with disabilities during emergencies (see H.R. 5806), H4656 [29JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1306 [8MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4656 [29JN]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6069 [18SE]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5708), H6152 [19SE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H1642 [27MR]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H1391 [19MR]

——— enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 100), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6234 [20SE]

——— reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 692), H1391 [19MR]

India: condemn human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the region, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions (see H. Res. 387), H3808 [19JN]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H4064 [26JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H2813 [16MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1847 [16AP]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 367), H5861 [11SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H1915 [17AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H115 [23JA]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 627), H2031 [19AP] (see H. Res. 639), H2274 [27AP] (see H. Res. 650), H2645 [10MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5711 [2AU]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6701 [11DE]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H2715 [15MY]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2329 [7MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1916 [17AP]

Pakistan: restrict assistance to Pakistan unless the Dept. of State certifies that Pakistan is not aiding, assisting, advising, or informing the Haqqani network in any capacity (see H.R. 4110), H1811 [30MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H694 [9FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H4828 [11JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5526 [31JY]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H2288 [27AP]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H5009 [18JY]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5860 [11SE]

——— expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 1957), H159 [24JA]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H6701 [11DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H2663 [11MY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3404 [1JN]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H1210 [6MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H513 [6FE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4114, 4142), H1741 [28MR]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H3105 [17MY]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6623 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H901 [16FE]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see H.R. 6073), H4655 [29JN]

District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H.R. 6367), H5765 [10SE]

FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

Taxation: deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (see H.R. 6074), H4655 [29JN]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 6576), H6310 [16OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H902 [16FE]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (H.R. 6073), H4656 [29JN]

District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (H.R. 6367), H5765 [10SE]

FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H3975 [21JN]

Taxation: deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (H.R. 6074), H4656 [29JN]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (H.R. 6576), H6310 [16OC]

Letters

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H6440 [27NO]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H129 [24JA], H818 [16FE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H5017 [19JY]

——— respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (H. Res. 676), H5018 [19JY]

——— support U.N.-brokered agreement between Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, H5018 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3505• [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H775, H776 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), Senate amendment, H7441 [30DE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5817, H5818, H5821 [11SE]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), H7446 [30DE]

FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H6439, H6440 [27NO]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (H.R. 2903), H6112 [19SE]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1582 [27MR]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1440 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4789 [11JY]

Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279 [31MY]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute, E123• [2FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4789 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1440 [21MR]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 6649), H7510 [31DE]

——— transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7510 [31DE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1650• [21SE]

Tampa, FL: tribute to Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E1623• [21SE]

Tarpon Springs, FL: anniversary of Faklis’ Department Store and Shoe Repair Service, E1725• [26OC]

——— anniversary of Tarapani Department Store, E1722• [26OC]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), H6440, H6441 [27NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), Senate amendment, H7446, H7447, H7448 [30DE]

Votes: position on missed, H881• [16FE], H3691• [8JN], E1035• [8JN], E1148• [27JN]

Westlake, FL: Westlake Christian School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1660• [28SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3659 [7JN]

Tributes

Affronti, Joe, E627• [24AP]

Hilgart, Walter, E1761• [15NO]

Lamerton, Walter, E792• [15MY]

BILLFISH CONSERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2706), H5732 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2706), S6665 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2706) (H. Rept. 112–656), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2706, provisions, H5732 [10SE]

BILLINGS, KEVIN W.

Letters

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H774 [15FE]

BILLINGS, MO

Remarks in House

Billings High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E502 [29MR]

BILLINGS, MT

Bills and resolutions

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 3311), S4299 [19JN]

Remarks in House

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 3311), H7318 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 3311), S6667 [21SE]

Reports filed

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3311), S4821 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 3311, James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT, S6667 [21SE], H7318 [19DE]

BILLINGSLEA, ROBERT L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E465 [28MR]

BILLINGTON, JAMES H. (Librarian of Congress)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6400 [16NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6242 [12SE], S6323 [13SE]

BIN LADEN, OSAMA

Bills and resolutions

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

——— classify as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the U.S. (see H. Res. 723), H4655 [29JN]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3260), S3688 [4JN] (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 5924), H3660 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Afridi, Shakeel: classify as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the U.S., H5774 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN], S6260 [12SE], S6316 [13SE], S6598–S6601 [21SE]

——— prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4619 [26JN], S5054 [17JY], S5186 [19JY], S5279 [24JY]

BINGAMAN, JEFF (a Senator from New Mexico)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3991, S3992 [12JN], S4159 [13JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8085 [17DE], S8164 [19DE], S8306 [20DE], S8463 [28DE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), S6649 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6965 [27NO], S7054, S7111, S7112 [28NO], S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7294 [30NO], S7328, S7346 [3DE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Gateway National Recreation Area (H.R. 2606), S6661, S6674 [21SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3290 [17MY], S3455 [22MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

Palau: approve results of the review of Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and Palau (S. 343), S7983 [12DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2512, S2516 [18AP], S2685 [25AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S504 [9FE], S640 [14FE], S708 [15FE], S863, S870 [16FE], S926 [17FE], S1210 [1MR], S1463 [7MR], S1544 [8MR], S1593 [13MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5682 [30JY]

Analyses

National Park System Critical Authorities Act (S. 3398), S5137 [18JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S7 [13JA], S1763 [19MR], S2039 [27MR], S6713 [9NO]

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, Adam Skaggs, Politico (publication), S4993 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Alliance To Save Energy: anniversary (see S. Res. 406), S2030 [26MR]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S2546 [19AP]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S76 [24JA]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S3729 (see S. 3220), S3730 [5JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2343), S2970 [8MY]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S2601 [23AP]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S3329 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land in San Juan County, NM (see S. 3357), S4724 [28JN]

——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S5979 [2AU]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3394), S6746 [13NO]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6746 [13NO]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see S. 3370), S5979 [2AU]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S4637 [26JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S5733 [31JY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 463), S3234 [16MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Native Americans: allow tribes to adopt their own land leasing regulations (see S. 703), S4460 [25JN]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 27), S261 [1FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

President’s Youth Council: establish (see S. Res. 608), S7402 [4DE]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S42 [23JA]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR]

Taxation: clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see S. 1908), S3977 [12JN]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S6063 [10SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see S. 2082), S494 [9FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S262 [1FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3730 [5JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see S. 2255), S2825 [26AP]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S6457 [19SE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (see S. 2468), S2823 [26AP]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2821 [26AP]

FEMA: waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (see S. 3320), S4368 [20JN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3300), S4203 [14JN]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

——— clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (see S. 3398), S5133 [18JY]

New Mexico: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 585), S6626 [21SE]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 3469), S5870 [1AU]

Taxation: improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see S. 3352), S4724 [28JN]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE], S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1763 [19MR], S2039 [27MR]

Privilege of the floor

Breul, Hannah, S1476 [7MR]

Delargy, Aoife, S875 [16FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4268, S4269 [19JN]

——— water conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: water projects funding, S4767 [29JN]

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (S. 2468), S2828 [26AP]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, S7680 [6DE]

Danielson, David T.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3006 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (S. 3459), S5734 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S3006 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program and the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act, S1527 [8MR]

Drugs: modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7652 [6DE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3553 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3411 [22MY]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (S. 2374), S2826 [26AP]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4716 [28JN]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands, S4716 [28JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4716 [28JN]

Harris, LaDoris Guess: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Office of Minority Economic Impact Director, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8463 [28DE]

Majumdar, Arunava: nomination to be Under Sec. of Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

McConnell, Charles D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Fossil Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7680 [6DE]

Moore, Jackie Kerby: New Mexico State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni honoree, S6850• [15NO]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

——— clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (S. 3398), S5136 [18JY]

Natural gas: price levels, S1438–S1440 [7MR]

New Mexico: anniversary of statehood, S154• [30JA]

——— anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 585), S6684 [21SE]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (S. 3469), S5873 [1AU]

Olsson, Jona: Fire Chief (publication) Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, S6433 [19SE]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S2021, S2022 [26MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1438–S1440 [7MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3547, S3553 [24MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4993 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2685 [25AP]

——— require State liaisons for States without a district office be located within their respective States, S2685 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2123 [28MR]

——— increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, S2123 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of Dept. of Energy nominees, S603, S604, S605 [14FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1527 [8MR], S1593, S1595 [13MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4716 [28JN]

——— remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, S1593, S1595 [13MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7680 [6DE]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S8022–S8024 [13DE]

——— executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

——— legislative priorities, S7652 [6DE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S4993 [16JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S7652 [6DE]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S3006 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7787 [12DE], S8024, S8033 [13DE], S8111, S8120 [18DE], S8235, S8254, S8264 [20DE], S8352 [21DE], S8446 [27DE], S8499 [28DE], S8547 [30DE]

Reports filed

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 322) (S. Rept. 112–108), S41 [23JA]

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 112–110), S41 [23JA]

Dept. of Energy Administrative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134) (S. Rept. 112–124), S42 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior Right-of-Way Permits for Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation Utility Systems in Denali National Park and Preserve Nonwilderness Areas: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 302) (S. Rept. 112–107), S41 [23JA]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

First State National Historical Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 323) (S. Rept. 112–109), S41 [23JA]

Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 112–145), S388 [7FE]

Geothermal Production Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

Illabot Creek Segment Designation as a Component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 888) (S. Rept. 112–119), S41 [23JA]

Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 441) (S. Rept. 112–129), S42 [23JA]

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 802) (S. Rept. 112–117), S41 [23JA]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1047) (S. Rept. 112–122), S41 [23JA]

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1325) (S. Rept. 112–125), S42 [23JA]

Memorial Establishment on Federal Land in the District of Columbia To Honor Free African Americans and Slaves Who Fought During the American Revolution: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 883) (S. Rept. 112–118), S41 [23JA]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1478) (S. Rept. 112–128), S42 [23JA]

Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 112–112), S41 [23JA]

Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 264) (S. Rept. 112–106), S41 [23JA]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Battlefields Under the American Battlefield Protection Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 779) (S. Rept. 112–116), S41 [23JA]

Nomination of Adam E. Sieminski To Be Energy Information Administration Administrator: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Anthony T. Clark to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of John R. Norris to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Marcilynn A. Burke To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Land and Mineral Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 765) (S. Rept. 112–114), S41 [23JA]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation District of Columbia Commemorative Work Authorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1421) (S. Rept. 112–127), S42 [23JA]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 667) (S. Rept. 112–113), S41 [23JA]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 114) (S. Rept. 112–103), S41 [23JA]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 140) (S. Rept. 112–104), S41 [23JA]

South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 461) (S. Rept. 112–130), S42 [23JA]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 112–111), S41 [23JA]

10 Million Solar Roofs Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1108) (S. Rept. 112–144), S388 [7FE]

Tennessee Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1090) (S. Rept. 112–123), S42 [23JA]

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 970) (S. Rept. 112–121), S41 [23JA]

Statements

New Mexico Enters the Union: Donald Ritchie, S154• [30JA]

Texts of

S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

S. 2374, Helium Stewardship Act, S2826–S2828 [26AP]

S. 2468, Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act, S2828–S2830 [26AP]

S. 3459, Dept. of Energy High-End Computing Improvement Act, S5734 [31JY]

S. 3469, Nuclear Waste Administration Act, S5874–S5880 [1AU]

Tributes

Black, Bruce D., S6433 [19SE]

Cowan, George, S2653• [24AP]

Luján, Ben, S828 [16FE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1905 [21MR]

Montoya, Kenny C., S3038• [9MY]

Udall, Senator Tom, S8025 [13DE]

Webb, Senator, S7652 [6DE]

BINGHAM, GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1246 [12JY]

BINGSON, AMANDA

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Nevada participants, S4945 [12JY]

BIOLA, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1719 [23OC]

BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

National Guard: increase authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Cost Estimates

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act (H.R. 2764): CBO, H3242 [30MY]

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3537–H3539 [6JN]

——— establish Office of Intelligence and Analysis weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions and require dissemination of information to relevant entities (H.R. 2764), H3241–H3243 [30MY], E914 [31MY]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559–H3561 [6JN]

FEMA: Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H3031 [17MY]

National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, E914 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Reports filed

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2764) (H. Rept. 112–466), H2441 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2764, WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act, H3241 [30MY]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7294 [19DE]

BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER

Addresses

Bipartisan Policy Center Century of Service Honorees: Howard H. Baker, Jr., S2127 [28MR]

BIPARTISAN TAX FAIRNESS AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 727), S4838 [11JY]

BIRDS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7403 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Animals: protect birds, rats, and mice (see H.R. 6693), H7424 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service expedited authority to remove geese that threaten aircraft (see S. 2377), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 2156), S1422 [6MR]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2546 [19AP]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: provide certain exemptions relative to taking of migratory game birds (see H.R. 6665), H6806 [13DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 3674), S7976 [12DE]

Remarks in House

American Eagle Day: observance, E1067 [19JN]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary, H191 [31JA], E259 [28FE]

EPA: impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

Federal Highway Administration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act relative to the cliff swallow or barn swallow, H4148 [27JN]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY], H2745 [16MY]

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S4282 [19JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 3239), S3633 [24MY]

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 498), S4308 [19JN]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, S3960 [12JN], S4353 [20JN]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7394 [4DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users, S6886, S6889, S6890 [26NO]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 430), S2557 [19AP]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

Reports filed

Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2156) (S. Rept. 112–216), S6451 [19SE]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2236) (H. Rept. 112–372), H77 [18JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2745, Virgin River multispecies habitat conservation plan implementation facilitation, H2680 [15MY]

S. 1947, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, S7393 [4DE]

S. 3239, provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S3634–S3636 [24MY]

S. Res. 430, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., anniversary, S2553, S2557 [19AP]

S. Res. 498, American Eagle Day, S4305, S4309 [19JN]

BIRDWELL, J.R. (DICK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1486 [12SE]

BIRDWELL, MEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1500 [12SE]

BIRK, SARAH

Remarks in House

Richardson, Representative: tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]

BIRKHOLZ, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E793 [15MY]

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Bills and resolutions

Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment (see S. Res. 591), S6744 [13NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6231 [20SE]

Proclamations

Eileen Samuel U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP]

Remarks in House

Faith & Politics Institute: tribute to Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, E454 [27MR]

Obama, Michelle: visit to Camp Noah at McAlpine Recreation Area, E1329 [25JY]

Roads and highways: prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Samford University: anniversary of Cumberland School of Law, E758 [10MY]

Veterans Day: tribute to celebration, E1441 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment (S. Res. 591), S6761 [13NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 591, recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration and Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment of Veterans Day, S6747, S6761 [13NO]

BIRTH CONTROL

Articles and editorials

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S163 [30JA] (see S. 2092), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE] (see H.R. 3982), H640 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Letters

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

——— Senator Collins, S1168 [1MR]

Religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: several law professors, E1370–E1372 [1AU]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services: Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., S1133 [29FE]

——— Helen M. Alvaré and Kim Daniel, S1117 [29FE]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, S1133 [29FE]

——— Patrick J. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

——— several organizations, S1133, S1134 [29FE]

——— several pediatric and adolescent health organizations, S1134 [29FE]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk: Andrea Lafferty, Traditional Values Coalition, S3884 [11JN]

——— Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life (organization), S3884 [11JN]

——— Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S3883 [11JN]

——— Jay A. Sekulow, American Center for Law & Justice, S3884 [11JN]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

——— Thomas McClusky, Family Research Council, S3884 [11JN]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H86, H92, H93, H94, H102–H108 [23JA], H380 [2FE], H5623–H5626 [1AU]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3180–H3191 [30MY], H3272, H3274, H3279, H3280 [31MY], H3691 [8JN], E916, E919, E920, E921, E922, E924, E935, E943 [31MY], E945, E946 [1JN], E972 [5JN]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 374), H86 [23JA]

China: mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, H3743 [19JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): hearings on women’s health and contraception with all-male panel, H972 [28FE], H1117 [1MR], H1599 [27MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H4915 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H223 [1FE], H380, H385, H430, H436–H438 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H520, H549 [7FE], H578, H582, H584, H586, H589, H591, H592, H593, H623, H625–H629 [8FE], H644, H664 [9FE], H713, H722 [14FE], H737, H738 [15FE], H808, H815, H819 [16FE], H906, H929, H930 [17FE], H975, H1004, H1013 [28FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031, H1091 [29FE], H1132 [1MR], H1270 [7MR], H1298, H1300 [8MR], H1537 [22MR], H5624–H5626 [1AU], E129 [3FE], E209 [16FE], E305 [1MR], E341 [8MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

District of Columbia: prohibit publicly funded abortions, H4673 [9JY]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

Health: maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

——— prohibit cuts in health insurance benefits for women and children, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1116, H1118 [1MR], H1138 [5MR], H1157 [6MR], H1213, H1218 [7MR], H1300 [8MR]

Oakland County, MI: opening of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., facility, E506 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1536–H1539 [22MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H1221 [7MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H430 [2FE], H887–H894 [16FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H86, H102–H108 [23JA], E51 [23JA], E74 [25JA]

Women: health care for women, H1379–H1383 [19MR], H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1485 [21MR], H1500 [22MR], H1651 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H4803 [11JY], H5536, H5537, H5538 [1AU], E464 [28MR], E506 [29MR], E1226 [11JY], E1369 [1AU]

——— impact of access to contraceptive services and supplies, H1270 [7MR], H5634 [2AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1497, S1498 [8MR]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S316 [2FE], S330 [6FE], S370, S372–S374, S376–S379, S381 [7FE], S398–S400, S412, S413, S485, S489 [9FE], S549, S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S880, S882–S885, S898–S900 [17FE]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3879, S3882–S3889 [11JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1077–S1082 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112, S1113, S1115–S1129, S1132–S1139, S1141, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173 [1MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (S. 1467), S330 [6FE], S550 [13FE], S2162 [28MR]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Women: health care for women, S882–S885 [17FE], S1497–S1499 [8MR], S1821 [20MR], S5692–S5699 [31JY], S5806 [1AU]

Reports

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

Reports filed

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA): Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3541) (H. Rept. 112–496), H3176 [29MY]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Testimonies

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services: Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Law Students for Reproductive Justice, S1135 [29FE]

Texts of

H.R. 3541, Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA), H3180–H3182 [30MY]

BISBEE, AZ

Remarks in House

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station: designate (H.R. 2668), H2081 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station: designate (H.R. 2668), S2985 [8MY]

Reports filed

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2668), S2921 [7MY]

BISCHOFF, TYLER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2005 [22MR]

BISHER, FURMAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1921 [21MR], S2221 [29MR]

BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)

Amendments

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3779 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2999 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3539 [6JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H3661 [7JN]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H727 [14FE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H476 [3FE] (see H.R. 3702), H966 [27FE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 3806), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 6009), H4606 [28JN]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H5766 [10SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 2885), H5766 [10SE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H4157 [27JN]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H4686 [9JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 2145), H696 [13FE]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H2329 [7MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2900), H28 [17JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H1135 [1MR]

Food: recognize importance of animal-based protein as a component of a balanced diet of most individuals and encourage promotion of its health benefits and consumption (see H. Res. 804), H6277 [21SE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H945 [17FE]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4828 [11JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H726 [14FE]

Government regulations: decrease effect on the economy that a rule must have to be a major rule in order to increase the number of rules for which Congress can use the resolution of disapproval procedure (see H.R. 6486), H6274 [21SE]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H159 [24JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1306 [8MR]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members’ official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 121), H27 [17JA]

Immigration: require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H4656 [29JN]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H6310 [16OC]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H182 [25JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 498), H1017 [28FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4685 [9JY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2288 [27AP]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2813 [16MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H2134 [25AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H182 [25JA]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5293 [25JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

SEC: improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see H.R. 2308), H2134 [25AP]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H1306 [8MR]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1978 [18AP]

Space policy: express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H5328 [26JY]

Taxation: allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H5712 [2AU]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H6151 [19SE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 6462), H6280 [21SE]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6234 [20SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H6151 [19SE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2072 [24AP]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (see H.R. 4027), H725 [14FE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3661 [7JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2570 [9MY]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H3578 [6JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (see H. Res. 587), H1390 [19MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (see H. Res. 570), H1152 [5MR]

——— maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 688), H3732 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (see H. Res. 661), H2811 [16MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 840), H7359 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H4774 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H4655 [29JN]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2665 [15MY], H6003 [14SE]

Remarks

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (H. Res. 587), H1405, H1406, H1407, H1408, H1409 [20MR]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H2833, H2839 [17MY]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, E1996• [21DE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1861, H1863, H1864, H1866, H1868 [17AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (H. Res. 570), H1173, H1174, H1176 [6MR]

——— maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749, H3750 [19JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3759, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3744, H3745, H3746, H3748, H3749, H3750, H3751, H3752 [19JN]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H3746 [19JN]

Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (H.R. 2621), H2678, H2680 [15MY]

Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (H.R. 491), H2049 [24AP]

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 1038), H2045, H2046 [24AP]

Congress: prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H6171 [20SE]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), H2048, H2049 [24AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (H.R. 3874), H2681, H2682 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, E1996• [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2827, H2828, H2829, H2830, H2831, H2833, H2838, H2839 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7364, H7365, H7368, H7371, H7373 [20DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H5519, H5521, H5522 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement funding through reductions in environmental mitigation funding, H3539 [6JN]

——— exempt public lands in Hawaii from regulations waiving certain conservation laws relative to border security impedement, H3782 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3539 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H2682, H2683, H2684 [15MY]

——— authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1082 [29FE]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), Senate amendment, H3147 [18MY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165, H6166, H6167, H6168, H6171, H6172 [20SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H743 [15FE]

Dept. of Transportation: State distracted driving prevention grant funding, H3953 [21JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3779, H3781 [19JN]

——— prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3746, H3748, H3751, H3752, H3759, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H2821 [17MY]

Glacier National Park: issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (H.R. 4606), H6811, H6812 [17DE]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4718 [10JY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 788), H6165, H6167, H6168, H6171, H6172 [20SE]

——— compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1031 [29FE]

Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower (H.R. 795), H1177 [6MR]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), H2047, H2048 [24AP]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 2157), H2046, H2047 [24AP]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4791, H4794, H4795, H4796 [11JY]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5876 [12SE]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1890 [17AP]

National security: improve border security, H1008, H1012 [28FE]

National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week: observance, H2303 [7MY]

Native Americans: allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine requirements for membership in that tribe (H.R. 3319), H6076 [19SE]

——— authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (H.R. 1461), H6075, H6076 [19SE]

——— make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), H6812, H6813 [17DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H2058, H2061 [24AP], H3819 [20JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4718 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4431 [28JN]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H2059 [24AP]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814, H3815, H3819, H3822 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H2059 [24AP]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746 [19JN]

——— prohibit the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H1008, H1012 [28FE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165, H6166, H6167, H6168, H6171, H6172 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3953 [21JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3746 [19JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031, H1032, H1035, H1036, H1037, H1038, H1039 [29FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1890 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860, H1861, H1862, H1863, H1864, H1866, H1868, H1869 [17AP]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H6171 [20SE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H743 [15FE]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY]

Weber State University Alumni Association: tribute to WSU Salutes honorees, H6162 [20SE]

Western States: impact of Federal control over land, H2059 [24AP]

Reports filed

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During Fall District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 840) (H. Rept. 112–707), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2087, Remove Deed Restriction From a Parcel of Land in Accomack County, VA, Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 587) (H. Rept. 112–415), H1390 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2842, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 570) (H. Rept. 112–408), H1152 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 112–485), H2811 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Tributes

Markey, Representative, H4794 [11JY]

Obray, Margaret, H6515 [29NO]

Pierson, Jay, H6861 [18DE]

Sullivan, John V., H1635 [27MR]

BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1978 [18AP]

——— ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3808 [19JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6536 [29NO]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H3363 [31MY]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H375 [1FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H2448 [8MY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5328 [26JY]

——— save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H3915 [20JN]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H1209 [6MR] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H4157 [27JN]

Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3056), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H4775 [10JY]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H6298 [28SE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H2647 [10MY]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H2647 [10MY]

——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2072 [24AP]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4264), H3808 [19JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4065 [26JN]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6152 [19SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H802 [15FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

House of Representatives: reestablish Page Program (see H. Res. 397), H3916 [20JN]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H182 [25JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3808 [19JN]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1274 [7MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H4907 [17JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1543 [22MR]

——— improve access to advanced practice nurses and physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 2134), H2040 [23AP]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H7585 [2JA]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H1306 [8MR]

——— increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 1172), H3807 [19JN]

——— promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H903 [16FE]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H4656 [29JN]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H3976 [21JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3807 [19JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H5079 [19JY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2648 [10MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H5860 [11SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H1306 [8MR]

Small business: modify certain assistance and goals for procurement contracts (see H.R. 2921), H641 [8FE]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 4082), H2040 [23AP]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H4656 [29JN]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H2040 [23AP]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H3915 [20JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5130 [23JY]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6284 [25SE]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (see H.R. 6374), H5923 [12SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4862 [12JY]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6152 [19SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5923 [12SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2570 [9MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1498 [21MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H4776 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Tariff: acrylic filament tow (see H.R. 4416, 4417, 4419, 4420), H2029 [19AP]

——— acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4410), H2029 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4418), H2029 [19AP]

——— bromacil and diuron and application adjuvants formulations (see H.R. 4497), H2064 [24AP]

——— decorative dual wick torches (see H.R. 4649), H2123 [25AP]

——— decorative outdoor bamboo garden torches (see H.R. 4651), H2123 [25AP]

——— decorative outdoor torches (see H.R. 4648), H2123 [25AP]

——— decorative tabletop torch vessels (see H.R. 4647), H2123 [25AP]

——— dimethyl carbonate (see H.R. 4499), H2064 [24AP]

——— diuron and application adjuvants formulations (see H.R. 4498), H2064 [24AP]

——— dyed acrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4412), H2029 [19AP]

——— dyed polyacrylonitrile staple (see H.R. 4414), H2029 [19AP]

——— esfenvalerate (see H.R. 4501), H2064 [24AP]

——— fishing reels (see H.R. 4650), H2123 [25AP]

——— 5-chloro-1-indanone (see H.R. 4500), H2064 [24AP]

——— grill brushes (see H.R. 4646), H2123 [25AP]

——— polyacrylonitrile tow (see H.R. 4411), H2029 [19AP]

——— portable electric grills (see H.R. 4644), H2123 [25AP]

——— portable gas grills (see H.R. 4653), H2123 [25AP]

——— portable infrared gas grill and cooler combinations (see H.R. 4652), H2123 [25AP]

——— smoker, roaster, and grill combinations (see H.R. 4645), H2123 [25AP]

——— undyed acrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4413), H2029 [19AP]

——— undyed polyacrylonitrile staple (see H.R. 4415), H2029 [19AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Tariff: acrylic filament tow (H.R. 4416), H2031 [19AP]

——— acrylic filament tow (H.R. 4417), H2031 [19AP]

——— acrylic filament tow (H.R. 4419), H2031 [19AP]

——— acrylic filament tow (H.R. 4420), H2031 [19AP]

——— acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4410), H2031 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4418), H2031 [19AP]

——— bromacil and diuron and application adjuvants formulations (H.R. 4497), H2067 [24AP]

——— decorative dual wick torches (H.R. 4649), H2127 [25AP]

——— decorative outdoor bamboo garden torches (H.R. 4651), H2127 [25AP]

——— decorative outdoor torches (H.R. 4648), H2127 [25AP]

——— decorative tabletop torch vessels (H.R. 4647), H2127 [25AP]

——— dimethyl carbonate (H.R. 4499), H2067 [24AP]

——— diuron and application adjuvants formulations (H.R. 4498), H2067 [24AP]

——— dyed acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4412), H2031 [19AP]

——— dyed polyacrylonitrile staple (H.R. 4414), H2031 [19AP]

——— esfenvalerate (H.R. 4501), H2067 [24AP]

——— fishing reels (H.R. 4650), H2127 [25AP]

——— 5-chloro-1-indanone (H.R. 4500), H2067 [24AP]

——— grill brushes (H.R. 4646), H2127 [25AP]

——— polyacrylonitrile tow (H.R. 4411), H2031 [19AP]

——— portable electric grills (H.R. 4644), H2127 [25AP]

——— portable gas grills (H.R. 4653), H2127 [25AP]

——— portable infrared gas grill and cooler combinations (H.R. 4652), H2127 [25AP]

——— smoker, roaster, and grill combinations (H.R. 4645), H2127 [25AP]

——— undyed acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4413), H2031 [19AP]

——— undyed polyacrylonitrile staple (H.R. 4415), H2031 [19AP]

Remarks

Air Force: anniversary, E1536• [14SE]

Albany, GA: anniversary of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, E285• [29FE]

——— tribute to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Marine Band, E191• [14FE]

Cardiology Associates of Albany, GA: anniversary, E1811• [27NO]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383• [1AU]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, E1589• [21SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6606• [4DE]

Daly, Erin: Dept. of Agriculture Secretary’s Honor Award recipient, E1501• [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, H3321 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4950 [18JY]

——— motorsports sponsorship funding, H4950 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2530, H2531 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3342, H3343 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3315, H3333 [31MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3315, H3321, H3333, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345 [31MY]

Flowers, Ira L.: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738• [9MY]

Fowler, Michael L., Sr.: Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483• [29MR]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, E1360• [31JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4804• [11JY]

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276• [29FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3671• [8JN]

Muscogee Retired Educators Association: anniversary, E1102• [21JN]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Georgia State Workshop of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, E1645• [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4804• [11JY]

Rare Disease Day: observance, E287• [29FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2530, H2531 [9MY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1563• [19SE]

Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1521• [13SE]

United Way: anniversary, E1179• [28JN]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3341 [31MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1388 [19MR], H5522 [31JY]

Tributes

Anderson, Bessie M. Rudolph, E1231• [11JY]

Blue, Gregory K., E1284• [19JY]

Bollinger, Dan, Sr., E1167• [28JN]

Bradley, Edythe Y., E1858• [30NO]

Brown, Wesley A., E1036• [8JN]

Colson, Larry W., E1596• [21SE]

Cordell, Helen Myers Long, E343• [8MR]

Cutts, Grace V. Richardson Humphrey, E281• [29FE]

Flakes, Johnny H., Jr., E1764• [15NO]

Franklin, Robert M., E1744• [13NO]

Freeman, Jo A. Neal, E348• [8MR]

Hanner, Bob, E707• [7MY]

Harbison, Cecilia A. McIntyre, E455• [27MR]

Harrison, Cecelia, E1433• [3AU]

Henry, Carolyn, E1129• [21JN]

Jenkins, Ed, H124 [24JA]

Jones, Prince T., E595• [19AP]

Jordan, Lawrence W., Sr., E1200• [29JN]

Kennedy, Yvonne, E1934• [13DE]

Long, Buena Wooten, E1339• [26JY]

Martin, Frank K., E1451• [10SE]

Mullins, I.L., Sr., E1336• [26JY]

Payne, Donald M., H1205, H1206• [6MR]

Pearson, Monica Kaufman, H1432 [21MR]

Phipps, Herbert E., E1293• [19JY]

Pugh, Evelyn Turner, E1856• [30NO]

Reichert, Albert P., E230• [17FE]

Stanley, David L., Sr., E1190• [29JN]

Webb, James L., E210• [16FE]

Young, Andrew J., Jr., E861• [18MY]

BISHOP, TIFFANY

Remarks in House

Police Week: observance, E860 [18MY]

BISHOP, TIMOTHY H. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3000, H3002 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H990 [28FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3559 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H776 [15FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1887 [17AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5331 [30JY]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see H.R. 4720), H4828 [11JY]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H220 [31JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H6061 [14SE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H182 [25JA]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H7425 [20DE]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H1846 [16AP]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H1845 [16AP]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H441 [2FE]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6578 [30NO]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H803 [15FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H5630 [1AU]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5202 [24JY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6280 [21SE]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H6280 [21SE]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H3163 [18MY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H5630 [1AU]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H945 [17FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H802 [15FE]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H2813 [16MY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H5010 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 2960), H1543 [22MR]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H5079 [19JY]

ERISA: provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H5923 [12SE]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H572 [7FE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H4828 [11JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H27 [17JA]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H376 [1FE]

Firearms: combat illegal gun trafficking (see H.R. 6195), H5526 [31JY]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H6828 [17DE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H6828 [17DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5631 [1AU]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 3061), H803 [15FE]

——— permit eligible fishermen to approve certain limited access privilege programs (see H.R. 2772), H5202 [24JY]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1978 [18AP]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H6061 [14SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H3267 [30MY]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H5860 [11SE]

——— provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H5292 [25JY]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H945 [17FE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Maritime Administration: identify actions to enable qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet national defense requirements (see H.R. 3202), H1428 [20MR]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H5711 [2AU]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H4775 [10JY]

——— create additional residency slots in participating teaching hospitals, expand primary care bonus to certain underserved specialties, and provide tax incentives for practicing-teaching physicians (see H.R. 2224), H5766 [10SE]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H2569 [9MY]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H7585 [2JA]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H3734 [18JN]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H1497 [21MR]

——— promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H903 [16FE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H3807 [19JN]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H6284 [25SE]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H6280 [21SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3578 [6JN]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1306 [8MR]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H6676 [5DE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H376 [1FE]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H5331 [30JY]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 6201), H5291 [25JY]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see H.R. 3040), H3167 [22MY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NOAA: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3109), H5079 [19JY]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H5079 [19JY]

Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H3363 [31MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H3163 [18MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site: anniversary (see H. Res. 715), H4604 [28JN]

SBA: establish and carry out a direct lending program for small business concerns (see H.R. 3007), H5711 [2AU]

——— extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (see H.R. 2950), H5711 [2AU]

——— increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H5923 [12SE]

——— provide for additional loan programs for veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5835), H5712 [2AU]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H5202 [24JY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H182 [25JA]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H726 [14FE]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H374 [1FE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 798), H5630 [1AU]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H1273 [7MR]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H3808 [19JN]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H5331 [30JY]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4775 [10JY]

——— expand and simplify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see H.R. 4252), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1367 [16MR]

——— modify dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer (see H.R. 3820), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H1642 [27MR]

——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 777), H966 [27FE]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2813 [16MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H6765 [12DE]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4864 [12JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H6234 [20SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (see H.R. 6414), H6060 [14SE]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone (see H.R. 3906), H512 [6FE]

New York: add to the New England Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 5885), H3404 [1JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (H.R. 3912), H569 [7FE]

Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (H.R. 6414), H6061 [14SE]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (H.R. 4312), H1806 [29MR]

Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone (H.R. 3906), H512 [6FE]

New York: add to the New England Fishery Management Council (H.R. 5885), H3404 [1JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1497 [21MR]

Histories

Prevent Further Restriction of Federal Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on Debt Secured by a First or Second Home (H. Res. 25), H5679 [2AU]

Motions

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5678 [2AU]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3616 [7JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7573 [2JA]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (H.R. 3912), H6483 [28NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1697• [28MR], H1870 [17AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (H. Res. 570), H1176 [6MR]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H1971, H1973, H1974 [18AP]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1036 [29FE], H1176 [6MR]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H1971, H1973, H1974 [18AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H984, H991 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3381 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3559 [6JN]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H776, H777 [15FE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H549 [7FE], H615, H616, H618, H621, H622 [8FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3381 [1JN]

EPA: reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), E1992• [21DE]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1595 [27MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2102 [25AP], H3045 [17MY]

Firearms: gun control, H6163 [20SE], E1582• [20SE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2102 [25AP], H3045 [17MY]

Hampton Bays, NY: anniversary of Church of St. Mary, E637• [24AP]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7573 [2JA]

Lowell National Historical Park: authorize exchange of land or interest in land (H.R. 2240), H2050 [24AP]

Middle Island, NY: tribute to Longwood Central School District Longwood Veterans Walk and Longwood Veterans History Project, E1062• [18JN]

New York: allow for recreational fishing of Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone, H1887 [17AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 25, E814• [16MY]

Power resources: prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S., H776, H777 [15FE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045 [17MY]

Riverhead, NY: tribute to Riverhead High School girls’ basketball team, E819• [16MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1606, H1607 [27MR], H1747, H1758 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1606, H1607 [27MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1758 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1747, H1748 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3790, H3791 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2102 [25AP], H3045 [17MY], H3790, H3791 [19JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1036 [29FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1229 [7MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1887 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

Stony Brook University: tribute to Louis and Beatrice Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, E934• [31MY]

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Teachers Federal Credit Union, E6• [10JA]

——— tribute to Suffolk County Fire Dept., H1964 [18AP]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), motion to recommit, H5679 [2AU]

——— preserve deductions for mortgage interest and charitable donations, H5679 [2AU]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (H. Res. 25), H5679 [2AU]

——— prohibit tax benefit from repeal of excise tax on medical devices for companies that outsource jobs, H3616 [7JN]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H616, H618, H621, H622 [8FE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), motion to recommit, H3616 [7JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1606 [27MR], H1748, H1758 [29MR]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H616, H618, H622 [8FE]

Votes: position on missed, H3945• [21JN], E1300• [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1151 [5MR], H3972 [21JN], H5075 [19JY]

Tributes

Boulé, John R., II, E1531• [14SE]

Burke, James C., E59• [23JA]

Byrnes, Barrett, E57• [23JA]

Costello, Representative, H5911• [12SE]

Coverdale, Shirley E., E1280• [18JY]

Godleski, Neil, H6163 [20SE], E1582• [20SE]

Imam, Nayyar, E1419• [3AU]

Lei Zuo, E1816• [27NO]

Santeramo, Lisa Wieber, E1915• [12DE]

Shah, Shetal I., E928• [31MY]

Snider, William D., E347• [8MR]

Teng Lin, E1816• [27NO]

Wang, John, E1816• [27NO]

Zappone, Josephine, E130• [3FE]

BISSELL, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

BIVINS, JIMMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1241 [12JY]

BJERKE, DAVID

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO]

BLACK, BARRY C. (Chaplain of the Senate)

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1809 [30MR]

Senate, S13 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S139 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S233 [1FE], S329 [6FE], S361 [7FE], S395 [9FE], S545 [13FE], S585 [14FE], S661 [15FE], S879 [17FE], S1029 [27FE], S1099 [29FE], S1159 [1MR], S1371 [2MR], S1375 [5MR], S1401 [6MR], S1433 [7MR], S1495 [8MR], S1559 [12MR], S1583 [13MR], S1639 [14MR], S1763 [19MR], S1817 [20MR], S1873 [21MR], S1955 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2039 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S2187 [29MR], S2287 [16AP], S2345 [17AP], S2455 [18AP], S2559 [23AP], S2613 [24AP], S2891 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S2989 [9MY], S3051 [10MY], S3107 [14MY], S3137 [15MY], S3181 [16MY], S3243 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3389 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3535 [24MY], S3669 [4JN], S3695 [5JN], S3739 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S3875 [11JN], S3931 [12JN], S4109 [13JN], S4163 [14JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4433 [25JN], S4601 [26JN], S4645 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4731 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY], S5093 [18JY], S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S5321 [25JY], S5631 [30JY], S5691 [31JY], S5805 [1AU], S5901 [2AU], S6023 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6241 [12SE], S6393 [19SE], S6559 [21SE], S6715 [13NO], S6765 [14NO], S6829 [15NO], S6877 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7279 [30NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7405 [5DE], S7643 [6DE], S7691 [10DE], S7711 [11DE], S7753 [12DE], S7991 [13DE], S8049 [17DE], S8095 [18DE], S8155 [19DE], S8235 [20DE], S8323 [21DE], S8383 [27DE], S8455 [28DE], S8521 [30DE], S8557 [31DE], S8611 [1JA], S8637 [2JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1559 [12MR]

BLACK, BRUCE D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6433 [19SE]

BLACK, DIANE (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3622 [7JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2419, H2448 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 1385), H1915 [17AP]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H1847 [16AP]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H2447 [8MY]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2447 [8MY]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see H.R. 3581), H221 [31JA]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1742 [28MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5293 [25JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H4869 [13JY]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H2033 [19AP]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4656 [29JN]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H3662 [7JN]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3481 [5JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3481 [5JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H4656 [29JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 3066), H3363 [31MY]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1017 [28FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2072 [24AP]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H966 [27FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H5331 [30JY]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H802 [15FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6152 [19SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H571 [7FE]

Government: require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1474), H1391 [19MR]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 3862), H4828 [11JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H4828 [11JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H1846 [16AP]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H2447 [8MY]

——— intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2951), H2569 [9MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members’ official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 121), H182 [25JA]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H4065 [26JN]

——— prohibit Members and House employees from buying or selling securities while in possession of material or nonpublic information obtained by reason of employment in the House (see H. Res. 480), H183 [25JA]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H3733 [18JN]

——— temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see H.R. 2497), H3808 [19JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3808 [19JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1209 [6MR]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1274 [7MR]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5293 [25JY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H6279 [21SE]

——— create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 6446), H6587 [3DE]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H1154 [5MR]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H6001 [13SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 431), H220 [31JA] (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prevent automatic salary adjustments following a fiscal year in which there is a Federal budget deficit (see H.R. 124), H182 [25JA]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H182 [25JA]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2072 [24AP]

OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal Pilot Program (see H.R. 665), H802 [15FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H571 [7FE]

——— provide fiscal accountability by converting direct funding into authorizations of appropriations and rescinding unobligated direct funding (see H.R. 1286), H5009 [18JY]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H945 [17FE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H6623 [4DE]

Presidential appointments: prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

——— provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H1846 [16AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H966 [27FE]

Securities: protect transactions in the U.S. from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by foreign governments (see H.R. 6616), H6587 [3DE]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 787), H1391 [19MR]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H2072 [24AP]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6578 [30NO]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H2034 [19AP]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H27 [17JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2033 [19AP]

——— improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 5858), H3267 [30MY]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1004), H944 [17FE]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 476), H1807 [29MR]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H6152 [19SE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H2134 [25AP]

——— permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 749), H1134 [1MR]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see H.R. 3877), H948 [21FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H159 [24JA]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1641 [27MR]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H641 [8FE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H1847 [16AP]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H28 [17JA]

——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H1101 [29FE]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1846 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: terminate authority to provide assistance under the Tenant Resource Network Program (see H.R. 6298), H5705 [2AU]

Health: repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H5705 [2AU]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1152 [5MR]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HUD: terminate authority to provide assistance under the Tenant Resource Network Program (H.R. 6298), H5709 [2AU]

Health: repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (H.R. 6299), H5709 [2AU]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (H.R. 3842), H219 [31JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (H.R. 6598), H6429 [16NO]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (H.R. 4134), H1153 [5MR]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (H.R. 4372), H1915 [17AP]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3824 [20JN], H3952 [21JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3824 [20JN], H3952 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3824 [20JN], H3952 [21JN]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1786 [29MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H401 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3622 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for Public Advocate position within Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3622 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420 [8MY]

Dept. of Transportation: State distracted driving prevention grant funding, H3953, H3955 [21JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6374 [15NO]

——— impact of Government regulations, H4914 [18JY]

Goodlettsville, TN: tribute to Goodlettsville Little League All-Stars baseball team, H6162 [20SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1474 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4736 [10JY], H4821 [11JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (H.R. 3842), H521 [7FE]

Lenihan, Brian and Keagan: tribute to birth of child, E559• [17AP]

Medicare: reform, H1786 [29MR], H3798, H3803 [19JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 3643), H3108 [18MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6418 [16NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4914 [18JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H3797, H3798, H3799, H3800, H3802, H3803 [19JN]

——— impact on tax burden, H4821 [11JY]

——— repeal, H3366 [1JN]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3584, H3611 [7JN]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 5842), H3366 [1JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H330 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4736 [10JY], H4821 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1474 [21MR]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H3611 [7JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H3584, H3611 [7JN], H3797, H3803 [19JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3813 [20JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3953, H3955 [21JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6418 [16NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2420 [8MY]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (H.R. 4134), E561• [17AP]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, H4914 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5585, H5590, H5591 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5585, H5590, H5591 [1AU]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, H3584 [7JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1994 [19AP]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H2115 [25AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3366 [1JN], H3584, H3611 [7JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5770 [11SE]

Votes: correction, E1001• [6JN]

——— position on missed, H1751• [29MR], H5681• [2AU], H6561• [30NO], H6853• [18DE]

Tributes

Phillips, Bob J., E1217• [10JY]

Rice, Jeff, E1019• [7JN]

Summitt, Pat, H2079 [25AP]

Thomas, Danny, H810 [16FE]

BLACK, GENEVA A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E490 [29MR]

BLACK, TIMUEL D., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E32 [18JA]

BLACK HILLS CEMETERY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3874), H374 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3874), H2681, H2682 [15MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 112–475), H2644 [10MY]

Texts of

H.R. 3874, provisions, H2681 [15MY]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Articles and editorials

Lawyer Louis Stokes Became Ohio’s First Black Congressman—Black History Month, H788 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR] (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: historical analysis of impact of Republican Party on pursuit for equality, H796 [15FE]

——— tribute to achievements of African American women, E185 [14FE]

Observance, H464 [3FE], H505, H508–H510 [6FE], H796 [15FE], E135 [3FE], E153 [7FE], E160 [8FE], E185 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S250 [1FE], S345 [6FE]

Observance (S. Res. 387), S1368 [1MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 387, observance, S1208, S1368 [1MR]

BLACK LESBIAN AND GAY PRIDE DAY, INC.

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Black Pride Festival, E875 [18MY]

BLACK PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Jackson, Frank G.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E1529 [14SE]

BLACK RIBBON DAY

Bills and resolutions

Europe: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6151 [19SE]

BLACK SHIELD POLICE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1591 [21SE]

BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3629, H3630 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4135 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3454, H3455 [5JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2424 [8MY], H2498 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 1385), H115 [23JA]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1018 [28FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H115 [23JA]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1742 [28MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H79 [18JA]

Census: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see H.R. 5321), H2448 [8MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6578 [30NO]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H5009 [18JY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H441 [2FE] (see H.R. 4000), H950 [24FE]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H3404 [1JN]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H4065 [26JN]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1571 [26MR]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3105 [17MY]

——— repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3652), H572 [7FE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H1391 [19MR]

——— transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 3422), H441 [2FE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program (see H.R. 3306), H694 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H3733 [18JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H1642 [27MR]

——— repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see H.R. 4068), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see H. Res. 695), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of State: improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (see H.R. 1856), H1391 [19MR]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1620), H1741 [28MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H3981 [25JN]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H4908 [17JY]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

EPA: establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6230 [20SE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3164 [18MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1363 [13MR]

——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H572 [7FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H3267 [30MY]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H1742 [28MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H1808 [29MR]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H115 [23JA]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2716 [15MY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H2569 [9MY]

Foreign trade: improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 3862), H2033 [19AP]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide adequate technical assistance and other support to States for long-term care partnership program (see H.R. 6300), H5705 [2AU]

——— repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H5705 [2AU]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3363 [31MY]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (see H.R. 6415), H6280 [21SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H4776 [10JY]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5079 [19JY]

——— make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2072 [24AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H2033 [19AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1274 [7MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H4907 [17JY]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6069 [18SE]

——— permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (see H.R. 6326), H6280 [21SE]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H3981 [25JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6623 [4DE]

——— exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H2212 [26AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H4065 [26JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H4908 [17JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2647 [10MY]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1154 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3267 [30MY]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5010 [18JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H3707 [15JN]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H6152 [19SE]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H6234 [20SE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2072 [24AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1101 [29FE]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2663 [11MY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6701 [11DE]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5010 [18JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— repeal the unearned income Medicare contribution (see H.R. 1549), H1154 [5MR]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H4064 [26JN]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 3670), H115 [23JA]

——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H28 [17JA]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H1391 [19MR]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2330 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H3974 [21JN]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (see H.R. 6032), H4156 [27JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (H.R. 4295), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (H.R. 5998), H3975 [21JN]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 6032), H4157 [27JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H103 [23JA], H5626• [1AU]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3187 [30MY]

Adamsville, TN: tribute to Adamsville Junior-Senior High School band, E236• [21FE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330 [13NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H739 [15FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H6751 [12DE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H6751 [12DE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6606 [4DE]

Dept. of Energy: end loan guarantee program, H549 [7FE]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE]

——— renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H3454 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H592 [8FE], H5626• [1AU]

——— ensure that a majority of individuals above a certain age have access to private long-term care insurance, H336 [1FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3629, H3630, H3631 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to defend against challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2498 [9MY]

Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H14 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6200 [20SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5172 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4135 [27JN]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary, H191 [31JA]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6751, H6753, H6754, H6755, H6756 [12DE], H7420 [20DE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H739 [15FE]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3454, H3455 [5JN]

FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3232 [30MY]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1615 [27MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5154 [24JY]

Grant, Amy: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1986• [21DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644, H6645 [5DE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, E711• [7MY]

——— tribute to Emissaries of Memphis Music honorees, E514• [30MR]

Memphis Horns (musical group): National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E181• [13FE]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Nashville Symphony Orchestra League, E1649• [21SE]

National Foster Care Month: observance, E857• [18MY]

National Surgical Technologists Week: observance, E1638• [21SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H478 [6FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2077 [25AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H3801 [19JN]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1649 [28MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H336 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Police Week: observance, E860• [18MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3819, H3820 [20JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H59 [18JA]

Rambo, Buck: Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1989• [21DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2424 [8MY], H2498 [9MY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H103 [23JA]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H6751 [12DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H6751 [12DE]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3630, H3631 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide certain employees uniforms or badges resembling those of law enforcement officers, H3629, H3630 [7JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2733 [16MY]

Tributes

Dowdy, Eula Gardner, E857• [18MY]

Edens, Jason K., E846• [18MY]

Flake, Representative, H7418 [20DE]

Fox, Kenny, E875• [18MY]

Jones, George (The Possum), E182• [13FE]

Mechling, Robert, E85• [27JA]

Pence, Representative, H7418 [20DE]

Summitt, Pat, H2139• [26AP]

Thomas, Danny, E235• [21FE]

Watson, Ricky, E83• [27JA]

West, Representative, H7419 [20DE]

Wilson, Andrew, E81• [27JA]

BLACKFOOT RIVER LAND SETTLEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

BLACKMON, EDWARD, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E503 [29MR]

BLACKS see African Americans

BLACKS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OF AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4451 [25JN]

BLACKSBURG, VA

Poems

‘‘We Are Virginia Tech,’’ Nikki Giovanni, E526 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E526 [16AP]

BLACKWELL, UNITA

Remarks in House

Ripley Blackwell Head Start Center, Inc.: anniversary, E501 [29MR]

BLAIRE, STEPHEN E.

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations, H4021 [26JN]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2613 [10MY]

BLAISDELL, MARIE (RIE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1261 [17JY]

BLAKE, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E41 [18JA]

BLAKNEY, HAROLD

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

BLANCAS, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E464 [28MR]

BLANCHARD, SCOTT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4459 [25JN]

BLANCHARD, TALBOT

Remarks in House

New Hampshire Hospital Association: Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) of the Year Award recipient, E1032 [8JN]

BLANDING, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

BLANKENSHIP, JAMES (J.E.)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1205 [9JY]

BLAS, RICARDO, JR.

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Guam participants, E1411 [3AU]

BLASINGAME, CARY H.

Remarks in House

Fairfield, CA: tribute to retiring law enforcement officers, E1896 [11DE]

BLATNIK, THOMAS H.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

BLATTNER ENERGY, INC.

Statements

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power, E1209 [9JY]

BLAZONCZYK, EDDIE, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E934 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3511 [23MY]

BLEAKNEY, ADAM

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

BLEASE, HEATHER D.

Letters

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure, S7980 [12DE]

BLENCH, ALEXANDER W.

Remarks in House

Air Force: Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

BLEVINS, ALEX

Remarks in House

Tribute, E107 [1FE]

BLIND see Disabled

BLINDER, ALAN S.

Articles and editorials

How Bernanke Can Get Banks Lending Again, E1323 [25JY]

BLISS, ID

Remarks in House

Peterson AFB, CO: 302d Airlift Wing rededication of SUMIT 38 Memorial, E1317 [25JY]

BLM LIVE INTERNET AUCTIONS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2752) (H. Rept. 112–371), H77 [18JA]

BLOCK, FRANCINE

Remarks in House

Bucks County, PA: Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506 [29MR]

BLOCK, SHARON

Bills and resolutions

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S113 [26JA], S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

BLOCKER, RONALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E736 [8MY], E1126 [21JN]

BLONIEN, RODNEY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E438 [26MR]

BLOOD DONORS see Health

BLOOM, ELLEN

Letters

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products, E1619 [21SE]

BLOOMBERG.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

U.S. Corn Growers Farming in Hell as Midwest Heat Spreads, S4856 [11JY]

BLOOMBERG, MICHAEL R.

Letters

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S2593 [23AP]

BLOOMBERG FINANCE L.P.

Summaries

Medical Device Industry Overstates Tax Impact, H3595 [7JN]

BLOOMBERG MARKETS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

BLOOMFIELD, WILLIAM

Remarks in Senate

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

Tribute, S3161 [15MY]

BLOOMINGTON, CA

Remarks in House

Joe Baca Middle School: dedication, H5537 [1AU]

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Remarks in House

Illinois Wesleyan University: tribute to women’s basketball team, E458 [27MR]

BLOOMINGTON, IN

Lists

Indiana University cheerleading team members, S697 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Indiana University: tribute to cheerleading team, S697 [15FE]

BLUE, GREGORY K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1284 [19JY]

BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Massachusetts: anniversary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, S6444 [19SE]

BLUE HILL, ME

Remarks in Senate

Hydro-Photon, Inc.: tribute, S7034 [28NO]

NexStraps (business): tribute, S3513 [23MY]

BLUE REVIEW (publication)

Articles and editorials

‘‘I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother’’—A Mom’s Perspective on the Mental Illness Conversation in America, H6824 [17DE]

BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON AMERICA’S NUCLEAR FUTURE

Bills and resolutions

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 3469), S5870 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (S. 3469), S5873 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 3469, Nuclear Waste Administration Act, S5874–S5880 [1AU]

BLUE SPRINGS, MO

Remarks in House

Anderson, Dan: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, E1556 [19SE]

Moore, Jacob: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1753 [14NO]

BLUE STAR FAMILIES (organization)

Remarks in House

Frisco, TX: Frisco Heritage Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

McKinney, TX: Collin County Farm Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E818 [16MY]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood Fallen Heroes Memorial Golf Tournament, E1325 [25JY]

Tribute, E1325 [25JY]

BLUE-NORTON, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E742 [9MY]

BLUMBERG, DAVID M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E143 [6FE]

BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4909 [17JY], H4953 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3327 [31MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 3555), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 3359), H5923 [12SE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H27 [17JA]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H4656 [29JN]

——— require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (see H.R. 651), H1741 [28MR]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H903 [16FE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H115 [23JA]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2289 [27AP]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H2072 [24AP]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4065 [26JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H5717 [3AU]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H221 [31JA]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 5848), H4775 [10JY]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— establish a mandatory mediation process for servicers of residential mortgages and borrowers (see H.R. 3595), H1915 [17AP]

——— establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H727 [14FE]

——— provide enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections to prevent foreclosure fraud (see H.R. 1783), H159 [24JA]

——— require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H1915 [17AP]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see H.R. 6467), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H6280 [21SE]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H4828 [11JY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6344 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 3714), H159 [24JA]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H4656 [29JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4685 [9JY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6062 [14SE]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H6701 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H6152 [19SE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H220 [31JA]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to State and local governments to carry out programs to provide mediation between mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see H.R. 1131), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see H.R. 1300), H6302 [5OC]

Dept. of Labor: establish the Small Business Liaison Pilot Program (see H.R. 5975), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3599), H476 [3FE]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H4656 [29JN]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H950 [24FE]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H6535 [29NO]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see H.R. 3030), H5009 [18JY]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5202 [24JY]

——— provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 1774), H4775 [10JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see H.R. 266), H115 [23JA]

——— statehood (see H.R. 265), H115 [23JA]

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Education: reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H966 [27FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 86), H27 [17JA]

EPA: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

FDA: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see H.R. 1676), H1017 [28FE]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H966 [27FE]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H4158 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H2072 [24AP]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— exclude credit union loans made to Main Street businesses from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4293), H1740 [28MR]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H5292 [25JY]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H27 [17JA]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H1210 [6MR]

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H4686 [9JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H1808 [29MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: reduce interest rates on mortgages owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3733), H803 [15FE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H4656 [29JN]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3528), H1154 [5MR]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6152 [19SE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1101 [29FE]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H2033 [19AP]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6280 [21SE]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (see H.R. 267), H115 [23JA]

Human rights: modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H3481 [5JN]

Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see H.R. 1114), H1391 [19MR]

——— establish entrepreneur-based immigrant category for aliens who have completed or are in the process of completing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related fields (see H.R. 3692), H1428 [20MR]

——— facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 3341), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H1543 [22MR]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4865 [12JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1572 [26MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H5766 [10SE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H5631 [1AU]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 650), H2814 [16MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1428 [20MR]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H4157 [27JN]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H6279 [21SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2741), H5079 [19JY]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H3981 [25JN]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H966 [27FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H1498 [21MR]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H4775 [10JY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 285), H4908 [17JY]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1018 [28FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H1978 [18AP]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H1391 [19MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H6469 [27NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H803 [15FE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1274 [7MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H3267 [30MY]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5526 [31JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H4828 [11JY]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H6280 [21SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4865 [12JY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 975), H4775 [10JY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H1571 [26MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3599), H476 [3FE]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H5711 [2AU]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H1978 [18AP]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 419), H159 [24JA]

Supreme Court: express that Justices should make themselves subject to existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges, most of which are already legally binding on them (see H. Res. 478), H1847 [16AP]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H1846 [16AP]

——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil for purposes of the Federal excise tax on petroleum (see H.R. 6468), H6231 [20SE]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2989), H2663 [11MY]

——— expand availability of saver’s credit, make credit refundable, and provide Federal matching contributions into the retirement savings of the taxpayer (see H.R. 6472), H6231 [20SE]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4049), H900 [16FE]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1428 [20MR]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H159 [24JA]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H3914 [20JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H1390 [19MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the research and development tax credit, limit treaty benefits relative to certain deductible related-party payments, and treat general aviation aircraft as 7-year property (see H.R. 6109), H4862 [12JY]

——— impose a tax on transactions in oil futures, options, and swaps (see H.R. 2003), H1846 [16AP]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H5711 [2AU]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6234 [20SE]

——— modify and extend the nonbusiness energy property credit (see H.R. 6398), H6280 [21SE]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H2713 [15MY]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H3662 [7JN]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6061 [14SE]

——— provide a temporary tax credit for increased payroll and eliminate certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 6030), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide for the release of Federal tax levies which cause business hardships (see H.R. 4368), H1914 [17AP]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances, reduce deficit, and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 6338), H5706 [2AU]

——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 777), H1915 [17AP]

——— regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. 2230), H1359 [9MR]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4321), H1804 [29MR]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H4775 [10JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6300 [2OC]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H220 [31JA]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H5631 [1AU]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1847 [16AP]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H1803 [29MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4828 [11JY]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3268 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (see H.R. 4058), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot program to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle (see H.R. 6662), H6806 [13DE]

Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6413), H6060 [14SE]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (see H.R. 3846), H218 [31JA]

Tariff: baby or child carriers designed for use on bicycles (see H.R. 4986), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle brakes (see H.R. 4990), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometer parts (see H.R. 4989), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometers (see H.R. 4988), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle wheel rims (see H.R. 4991), H2267 [27AP]

——— boys’ shirts (see H.R. 5563), H2442 [8MY]

——— footwear (see H.R. 5559, 5564), H2442 [8MY]

——— girls’ shorts (see H.R. 5557), H2442 [8MY]

——— girls’ trousers and breeches (see H.R. 5558), H2442 [8MY]

——— knit garments with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see H.R. 4985), H2267 [27AP]

——— knit tank tops with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see H.R. 4984), H2267 [27AP]

——— sports bras with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see H.R. 4983), H2267 [27AP]

——— sports footwear (see H.R. 5560, 5561, 5562), H2442 [8MY]

——— wide angle reflectors (see H.R. 4987), H2267 [27AP]

Taxation: extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 6249), H5628 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Bankruptcy: provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (H.R. 4058), H902 [16FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot program to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle (H.R. 6662), H6807 [13DE]

Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (H.R. 6413), H6061 [14SE]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (H.R. 3846), H219 [31JA]

Tariff: baby or child carriers designed for use on bicycles (H.R. 4986), H2275 [27AP]

——— bicycle brakes (H.R. 4990), H2275 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometer parts (H.R. 4989), H2275 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometers (H.R. 4988), H2275 [27AP]

——— bicycle wheel rims (H.R. 4991), H2275 [27AP]

——— boys’ shirts (H.R. 5563), H2444 [8MY]

——— footwear (H.R. 5559), H2444 [8MY]

——— footwear (H.R. 5564), H2444 [8MY]

——— girls’ shorts (H.R. 5557), H2444 [8MY]

——— girls’ trousers and breeches (H.R. 5558), H2444 [8MY]

——— knit garments with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (H.R. 4985), H2275 [27AP]

——— knit tank tops with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (H.R. 4984), H2275 [27AP]

——— sports bras with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (H.R. 4983), H2275 [27AP]

——— sports footwear (H.R. 5560), H2444 [8MY]

——— sports footwear (H.R. 5561), H2444 [8MY]

——— sports footwear (H.R. 5562), H2444 [8MY]

——— wide angle reflectors (H.R. 4987), H2275 [27AP]

Taxation: extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (H.R. 6031), H4157 [27JN]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (H.R. 6249), H5629 [1AU]

Lists

Organizations opposed to S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4688 [10JY]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H610• [8FE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7573 [2JA]

Armed Forces: implement certain suicide prevention policies to separate at-risk servicemembers from personal private weapons, H6703 [12DE]

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081 [23JY]

Bankruptcy: provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (H.R. 4058), H806 [16FE], E211• [16FE], E530• [16AP]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H1578 [27MR]

Budget: deficit, H3655 [7JN]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H144, H146, H147 [24JA]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2603 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1674 [28MR], H1773 [29MR], H1866 [17AP], E514• [30MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), E330• [7MR]

——— require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, E330• [7MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H402 [2FE]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), E1079• [19JN]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), E151• [7FE]

Climate: global warming, H4778 [11JY]

——— impact of extreme weather events, H4778 [11JY]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H656• [9FE]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: tribute to supporters, H1020 [29FE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 1116), H3809 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2816, H3005 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7370, H7371 [20DE]

——— Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites funding, H4954 [18JY]

——— Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, H3320 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4943, H4954 [18JY], H5044, H5045 [19JY], E1266• [17JY]

——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H4943 [18JY]

——— NATO troop deployment funding, H5044, H5045 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2244• [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2244• [27AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), E273• [28FE]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2244• [27AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5217• [25JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), E1608• [21SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5217• [25JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot program to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle (H.R. 6662), E1932• [13DE]

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program, H731 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3327 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3320, H3327 [31MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H5134 [24JY]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6592 [4DE], H7267 [19DE], H7471 [31DE], H7518, H7554 [1JA]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H1004, H1006 [28FE], H6371 [15NO]

——— importance of job creation, H1005 [28FE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H31 [18JA]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H201, H203 [31JA], H1004 [28FE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H455• [3FE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 1681), H3809 [20JN]

Federal employees: secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5106 [23JY]

——— funding, H6507 [29NO]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H4067 [27JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3655 [7JN]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (H.R. 1418), H5863 [12SE]

Firearms: gun control, H5081 [23JY], H6703 [12DE], H6829 [18DE], H7277 [19DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5897 [12SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1168 [6MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), E1362• [31JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H4067 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3655 [7JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1471 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4738 [10JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), E1180• [28JN]

——— legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Clackamas, OR, mall shootings, H6740 [12DE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 821), H6520 [29NO]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7573 [2JA]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 1537), H3809 [20JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6520 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), E1632• [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), E1632• [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6520 [29NO]

——— reform, H2137 [26AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), H7485• [31DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2691 [15MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), E1421• [3AU]

Israel: encourage continued commitment to Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H2490• [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2490• [9MY]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H455• [3FE]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, H656• [9FE]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (H.R. 5987), E1652• [21SE]

Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (H.R. 6413), E1533• [14SE]

——— reform, H1674 [28MR]

——— tribute to hospice care workers, H3735 [19JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (H.R. 1589), H1155 [6MR], H3735 [19JN], H5203 [25JY]

Mining and mineral resources: clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ relative to efforts to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, E1245• [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), E1245• [12JY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6412 [16NO]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (H.R. 3846), H224 [1FE], E100• [31JA]

National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content, H5014 [19JY]

National School Lunch Week: observance, H1211 [7MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6829 [18DE]

Nuclear weapons: funding, H7267 [19DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), E693• [27AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4738 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1471 [21MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971 [28FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE]

Portland, OR: streetcar investment anchored revitalization project funding, H518 [7FE]

——— tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2331 [8MY], E749• [9MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform, H5195 [24JY]

Powell’s City of Books (business): anniversary, E1461• [10SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3879 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H1007 [28FE]

Public broadcasting: funding, H4911 [18JY], H5014 [19JY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H59 [18JA]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1433), E253• [27FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H144 [24JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4612 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1645 [28MR], H1994 [19AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1746, H1747 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H4067 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3789 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3655 [7JN], H3789 [19JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3655 [7JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6412 [16NO]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1648), H3809 [20JN]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7311 [19DE]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H3005 [17MY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1866 [17AP]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971 [28FE]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, E1421• [3AU]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (H.R. 2479), H3484 [6JN]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5676• [2AU]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5542 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5581 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5542 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7518, H7554 [1JA]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (H.R. 3307), H1007 [28FE], H5870 [12SE]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H5870 [12SE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1994, H2007 [19AP]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from wind, H1007 [28FE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H1850 [17AP], H3270 [31MY]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (H.R. 4321), H2331 [8MY], E510• [29MR]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H1006 [28FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5771 [11SE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H201, H203 [31JA], H386 [2FE], H930 [17FE]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

——— importance of public transit program funding, H1004, H1005 [28FE]

——— infrastructure funding, H201, H203 [31JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2717 [16MY]

Votes: correction, E577• [18AP]

——— position on missed, H2244• [27AP], E1079• [19JN], E1540• [14SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H6153 [20SE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (H.R. 6249), E1382• [1AU]

Women’s Garden Club of America: tribute, H1020 [29FE]

World Water Day: observance, H1429 [21MR]

Tributes

Achterman, Gail, H379 [2FE]

Billington, James H., H6400 [16NO]

Campbell, Duncan, H2074 [25AP]

Hewitt, Ronald T., E507• [29MR]

Houghton, Priscilla Dewey, H4830 [12JY]

LaTourette, Representative, H5527 [1AU]

Payne, Donald M., H1204 [6MR]

Snowe, Senator, H1020 [29FE]

Williams, Harold, E1230• [11JY]

BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD (a Senator from Connecticut)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3840 [7JN], S3905, S3906, S3917 [11JN], S4158 [13JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S239, S270 [1FE]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7403 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6905, S6906 [26NO], S6970, S6972, S6977 [27NO], S7041, S7046, S7048, S7050, S7052, S7056, S7100, S7102 [28NO], S7153, S7156, S7196, S7218, S7254 [29NO], S7304 [30NO], S7324, S7329 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6109 [11SE], S6275, S6276, S6283 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3430, S3432, S3433, S3451, S3456 [22MY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2036 [26MR], S2093 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S573 [13FE], S639, S655 [14FE], S852 [16FE], S927, S928, S1018 [17FE], S1090 [28FE], S1152 [29FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1795, S1810 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139 [18JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5622 [26JY], S5777, S5778, S5788, S5789, S5792 [31JY], S5885 [1AU], S5980 [2AU]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6653, S6671 [21SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2884 [26AP]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S13 [23JA], S175 [31JA], S329 [6FE], S361 [7FE], S1029 [27FE], S1375 [5MR], S1401 [6MR], S2009 [26MR], S2613 [24AP], S2891 [7MY], S3107 [14MY], S3137 [15MY], S3669 [4JN], S3695 [5JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S6023 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6559 [21SE], S6829 [15NO], S6877 [26NO]

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3730 [5JN]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 600), S7040 [28NO]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S4204 [14JN]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S1734 [15MR]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2929 [7MY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 3418), S6109 [11SE]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3423), S5305 [24JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S6109 [11SE]

——— promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see S. 665), S1147 [29FE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR]

Children and youth: permit disclosure of certain information for the purpose of missing child investigations (see S. 225), S5978 [2AU]

——— reduce youth homelessness by extending foster care eligibility and programs and improving programs to keep families together (see S. 961), S5305 [24JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Climate: establish a Federal strategy to respond to impacts of climate change by protecting and conserving natural resources and encourage development of similar State and local adaptation plans (see S. 1881), S2969 [8MY]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2326 [16AP]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S3234 [16MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S4951 [12JY]

Connecticut: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2286), S2392 [17AP]

Consumers: protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1195 [1MR] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

Controlled Substances Act: prevent abuse of dextromethorphan (see S. 3376), S5048 [16JY]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S6341 [13SE]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S6064 [10SE]

——— establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see S. 2093), S5258 [23JY]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S3731 [5JN]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3522), S6271 [12SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (see S. 3556), S6454 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize the Transition Assistance Advisor Program (see S. 3354), S5659 [30JY]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S2602 [23AP]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S2602 [23AP] (see S. 2343), S2825 [26AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S388 [7FE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S3900 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see S. 1878), S3174 [15MY]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see S. 1613), S3785 [6JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S6746 [13NO]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S6745 [13NO]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S1050 [27FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 1855), S1614 [13MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S1050 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: assist State oversight of proceedings, conduct background checks, and improve monitoring relative to adult guardianships and conservatorships of protected persons (see S. 1744), S5212 [19JY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 645), S5978 [2AU]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2970 [8MY]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 250), S4418 [21JN]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S6547 [20SE]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see S. 3635), S8204 [19DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative (see S. 3421), S5257 [23JY]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see S. 1245), S43 [23JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

——— terminate the U.S. Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program (see S. 1385), S5978 [2AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S351 [6FE]

——— consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see S. 3270), S3840 [7JN]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2326 [16AP]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3457), S6064 [10SE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 3049), S4675 [27JN]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 1391), S6108 [11SE]

——— improve provision of assistance to homeless veterans, regulation of fiduciary matters, housing programs and loans, and other benefits (see S. 1148), S1541 [8MR]

——— improve provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see S. 957), S1734 [15MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see S. 1755), S2086 [27MR]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S2325 [16AP]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4638 [26JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S2325 [16AP]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S323 [2FE]

Discrimination: prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see S. 1605), S5305 [24JY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see S. 649), S3785 [6JN]

——— increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S3235 [16MY]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see S. 1701), S3174 [15MY]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2602 [23AP]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption of foster case placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of prospective adoptive or foster parents (see S. 1770), S495 [9FE]

FDA: include devices in the postmarket risk identification and analysis system and expedite implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices (see S. 2193), S1848 [20MR]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S3330 [21MY]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4822 [10JY] (see S. 3394), S6627 [21SE]

——— provide protection for consumers who have prepaid cards (see S. 2030), S3785 [6JN]

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 52), S4204 [14JN]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see S. 50), S4203 [14JN]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6627 [21SE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S4823 [10JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S6065 [10SE]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 1979), S3423 [22MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S3130 [14MY]

Hurricanes: provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy (see S. 3655), S7401 [4DE]

Immigration: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 1202), S2824 [26AP]

——— reform (see S. 1258), S5381 [25JY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6458 [19SE]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2602 [23AP]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2325 [16AP]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S3516 [23MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S3423 [22MY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S5305 [24JY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S5213 [19JY]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S2928 [7MY]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1173), S4822 [10JY]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see S. 424), S5212 [19JY]

——— preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals (see S. 1900), S1384 [5MR]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5732 [31JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see S. 2257), S3516 [23MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 490), S4461 [25JN]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (see S. 973), S350 [6FE]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S6271 [12SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3633 [24MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see S. 775), S3785 [6JN]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

Navy: provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers (see S. Con. Res. 46), S4774 [29JN]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S6063 [10SE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage (see S. 3622), S6625 [21SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2031 [26MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S3175 [15MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see S. 1696), S3329 [21MY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see S. 3392), S5085 [17JY]

Senior citizens: develop and test expanded and advanced role for direct care workers who provide long-term services and supports to older individuals to coordinate care and improve efficiency (see S. 1982), S323 [2FE]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5488 [26JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see S. 648), S6856 [15NO]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sudan: promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1848 [20MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 435), S3175 [15MY]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S6064 [10SE]

Taxation: encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see S. 1863), S5085 [17JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S6063 [10SE]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see S. 3243), S6064 [10SE]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S4637 [26JN]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S567 [13FE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S2393 [17AP]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S6456 [19SE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S3043 [9MY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S5048 [16JY] (see S. 3364), S4893 [11JY]

——— provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products (see S. 3081), S3084 [10MY]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3280 [17MY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S4725 [28JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Technology: support innovation (see S. 239), S5304 [24JY]

Titanic (R.M.S.): provide additional protections for ship and wreck site (see S. 2279), S2326 [16AP]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit establishment by air carriers and airport operators of expedited lines at airport screening checkpoints for specific categories of passengers (see S. 2235), S3731 [5JN]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2087 [27MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S2497 [18AP]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6340 [13SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6895 [26NO]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 438), S3280 [17MY]

——— protect breastfeeding, provide performance standards for breast pumps, provide tax incentives to employers to encourage breastfeeding, and provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers (see S. 1463), S6063 [10SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see S. 2004), S3839 [7JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S495 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S1049 [27FE]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

Consumers: increase consumer protections for gift cards (see S. 3636), S6894 [26NO]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY]

Dept. of Education: establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

——— protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 468), S3329 [21MY]

NLRB: modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S1459 [7MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S388 [7FE]

——— protect elder adults from exploitation and financial crimes, prevent elder adult abuse and financial exploitation, and promote safety for elder adults (see S. 3598), S6546 [20SE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

Tariff: carbonic dihydrazide (see S. 2508), S2922 [7MY]

——— copper peptide (AHK-Cu) (see S. 2795), S2927 [7MY]

——— copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1—1) (see S. 2793), S2927 [7MY]

——— 4-oxo-4-p-tolylbutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM salt) (see S. 2794), S2927 [7MY]

——— hydrazine hydrate, aqueous solution (see S. 2796), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1-methylimidazole (see S. 2792), S2927 [7MY]

——— stannic oxide (see S. 2791), S2927 [7MY]

——— 2-benzothiazolythio butanedioic acid (2BBA) (see S. 2790), S2927 [7MY]

Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans (see S. 3536), S6270 [12SE]

——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 3234), S3630 [24MY]

——— increase, expand, and extend the credit for hydrogen-related alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and increase investment credit for more efficient fuel cells (see S. 3531), S6270 [12SE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see S. 3380), S4950 [12JY]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 492), S3977 [12JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE], S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: by, S1774 [19MR]

Impact of NCAA academic progress rate standards implementation: Connecticut congressional delegation, S2482 [18AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S13 [23JA], S175 [31JA], S329 [6FE], S361 [7FE], S1029 [27FE], S1375 [5MR], S1401 [6MR], S2009 [26MR], S2613 [24AP], S2891 [7MY], S3107 [14MY], S3137 [15MY], S3669 [4JN], S3695 [5JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S6023 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6559 [21SE], S6829 [15NO], S6877 [26NO]

Privilege of the floor

Shah, Tejal, S4107 [12JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3960, S3961 [12JN], S4173 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8443 [27DE]

Bernal, Jesus G.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, S2810 [26AP]

——— anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza construction collapse killing 28 workers, S2579 [23AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3708 [5JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S239, S240 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

——— tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

——— tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

Consumers: increase consumer protections for gift cards (S. 3636), S6895 [26NO]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, S3960 [12JN]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7152, S7153 [29NO], S7393 [4DE], S7699 [10DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3030 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S378 [7FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S3030 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6315 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5825 [1AU]

Dowdell, John E.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Drugs: fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

Egypt: tribute to release of U.S. citizens, S1177, S1178 [1MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S102 [26JA]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4173 [14JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3396 [22MY]

——— institute regulation and oversight of energy drinks as beverages to ensure safe caffeine levels, S6844 [15NO]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S5299 [24JY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S5299 [24JY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3396 [22MY]

Firearms: gun control, S8102 [18DE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

Grubbs, Bonita: Community Mediation (organization) Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897• [11JN]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, S2322 [16AP]

House of Heroes, Inc.: tribute, S4361• [20JN]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S8506 [28DE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Human Rights Day: observance, S7698 [10DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8443 [27DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D. nomination to be circuit judge, S4199 [14JN]

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6887 [26NO], S7699 [10DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S6578 [21SE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207 [1MR]

Jewish Family Services (organization): anniversary, S4769• [29JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6249 [12SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), S7706 [10DE]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, S240 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, S3896• [11JN]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S5290 [24JY]

Nelson-Kauffman, Wendy: Magnet Schools of America (organization) National Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4889• [11JY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, S2080 [27MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8102 [18DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2620 [24AP]

Olympic Games: tribute to Connecticut participants, S5470 [26JY]

OSHA: expedite approval of safety standards, S2579 [23AP]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Connecticut participants, S6677 [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1137 [29FE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5031 [16JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S363 [7FE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1137 [29FE]

Senate: anniversary of U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1929 [21MR]

——— impact of partisanship, S363 [7FE]

——— legislative program, S7707 [10DE]

Shea, Michael P.: nomination to be district judge, S7447 [5DE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (S. Res. 612), S7706 [10DE]

Sports: importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada, S6794 [14NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6794 [14NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S101 [26JA]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5031 [16JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (S. Res. 391), S2552 [19AP]

Taxation: prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S3030 [9MY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4926 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5109 [18JY]

Tea Importers, Inc.: Dept. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, S8037 [13DE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S4848 [11JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5193 [19JY], S5825 [1AU]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5440 [26JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7699 [10DE]

United Way: anniversary of United Way of Connecticut, S6531 [20SE]

University of Connecticut: impact of implementation of NCAA academic progress rate standards on men’s basketball team, S2481, S2482 [18AP]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S5290 [24JY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S5290 [24JY], S5843 [1AU]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2761 [26AP], S5290 [24JY], S5843 [1AU], S7699 [10DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2534 [19AP]

Votes: position on missed, S3619• [24MY], S7032 [28NO]

Women: health care for women, S378 [7FE]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 492), S4173 [14JN]

Tributes

Aubin, Joseph W., S3127 [14MY]

Caguao, Yusmerith, S6519 [20SE]

Crocker, Ryan C., S5465 [26JY]

Cunningham, James B., S5465 [26JY]

Davies, Mike, S2079 [27MR]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8101 [18DE]

Kravitz, Mark, S7302 [30NO]

Lieberman, Senator, S7775 [12DE]

Mazzarella, Gaetano (Tom), S5969 [2AU]

Mikulski, Senator, S2323 [16AP]

Moeller, William, S5131 [18JY]

Munter, Cameron, S5465 [26JY]

Neary, Russell, S7700 [10DE]

Ogden, Ross, S6530 [20SE]

Princiotti, Salvatore, S2723 [25AP]

Saavedra, Kenneth, Jr., S5255• [23JY]

Satter, Robert, S2722 [25AP]

Sendak, Maurice, S3897• [11JN]

Smith, Merle J., Jr., S3126 [14MY]

Spellman, Jim, Sr., S7302 [30NO]

Summitt, Pat, S2481 [18AP]

Wolfson, Zev, S6532 [20SE]

BLUNK, JONATHAN

Obituaries

Personal, H5299 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5239 [23JY]

BLUNT, ROY (a Senator from Missouri)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3903 [11JN], S4152, S4158 [13JN], S4205, S4212 [14JN], S4351 [20JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8434, S8452 [27DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S170 [30JA], S184 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7238, S7271, S7273 [29NO], S7339 [3DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2428 [17AP], S2510 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S538 [9FE], S572 [13FE], S705, S791 [15FE], S860 [16FE], S1079, S1090 [28FE], S1466, S1470 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6822 [14NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY], S4894, S4897 [11JY], S5048 [16JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401 [25JY], S5678, S5681 [30JY], S5872 [1AU]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), S8373 [21DE]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4300 [19JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S700 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see S. Res. 150), S4726 [28JN]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S2325 [16AP]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6746 [13NO]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see S. 1956), S3977 [12JN]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Business and industry: strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (see S. 3293), S4203 [14JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 581), S6626 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S2730 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S3516 [23MY]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S4461 [25JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S6457 [19SE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S3329 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of HUD: reform laws relative to small public housing agencies (see S. 3538), S6856 [15NO]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 645), S699 [15FE]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 968), S42 [23JA]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1614 [13MR]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3785 [6JN]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5659 [30JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S2602 [23AP]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 1965), S1423 [6MR] (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S4239 [18JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3730 [5JN]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S2244 [29MR]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S6109 [11SE]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 1979), S262 [1FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2288), S2732 [25AP]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4774 [29JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1194 [1MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1614 [13MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see S. 1796), S495 [9FE]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1791 [19MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S6895 [26NO]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S2325 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S2731 [25AP]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S2031 [26MR]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S3424 [22MY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S6627 [21SE]

Mental health: issue a semipostal stamp for research and demonstration projects relating to autism spectrum disorders (see S. 2472), S5487 [26JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3633 [24MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 451), S3042 [9MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S3839 (see S. 3221), S3840 [7JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2656 [24AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S164 [30JA]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see S. 1368), S164 [30JA]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Privacy: require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see S. 3333), S4417 [21JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8507 [28DE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 1751), S2928 [7MY] (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 445), S2824 [26AP]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Tariff: recreational performance outerwear (see S. 704), S163 [30JA]

Taxation: extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2240), S2085 [27MR]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see S. 3616), S6625 [21SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S2393 [17AP]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 3695), S8203 [19DE]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (see S. 3460), S7977 [12DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 543), S3423 [22MY]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (see S. 3542), S6340 [13SE]

——— require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S495 [9FE]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S4893 [11JY]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S4239 [18JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3730 [5JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see S. 2004), S615 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Diseases: raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 3628), S6800 [14NO]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see S. Res. 509), S4636 [26JN]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (see S. Res. 570), S6455 [19SE]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see S. Res. 508), S4636 [26JN]

Letters

Disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens and urge reconsideration of the law: several Senators, S8591 [31DE]

Privilege of the floor

Courington, Karen, S7125 [28NO]

Hansen, Mike, S7125 [28NO]

Lam, Taylor, S7125 [28NO]

O’Neill, Mark, S7125 [28NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3959 [12JN], S5946 [2AU]

——— expand exemption from certain Federal regulations for farmers to transport their products across State lines in farm vehicles, S1603 [13MR]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

Appropriations: legislative process, S5100 [18JY], S5272, S5273, S5274, S5275 [24JY]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8243–S8245 [20DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S589, S591, S592 [14FE], S5100 [18JY]

——— deficit, S591, S592 [14FE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S591 [14FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3186, S3187, S3188 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3186, S3187, S3188 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3186, S3187, S3188 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3186, S3187, S3188 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3186, S3187, S3188 [16MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6477 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S372, S373 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: off-system bridge program funding, S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7674 [6DE], S8576 [31DE]

——— importance of job creation, S3959 [12JN], S6477 [20SE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3766 [6JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3959 [12JN], S5100 [18JY]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4325 [20JN]

FDA: improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3467 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3467 [23MY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8243–S8245 [20DE]

Iran: conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S6619 [21SE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S5930 [2AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent request, S3252 [17MY]

Meyer, Duane: Greene County, MO, Historical Society Life Time Achievement Award recipient, S6735• [13NO]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7646 [6DE]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1070, S1071 [28FE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S6477 [20SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1069, S1070, S1071 [28FE], S2521 [19AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1891, S1892 [21MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1115, S1117, S1118, S1119, S1120 [29FE], S1165 [1MR]

——— repeal, S1891, S1892 [21MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1069, S1070, S1071 [28FE], S2059 [27MR], S2521 [19AP]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY]

Postal Service: establish citizen’s protection advocates and require Strategic Advisory Commission on Postal Service Solvency and Innovation to develop inter-agency agreements to provide additional services, S2649 [24AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2649 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2521 [19AP]

——— national energy policy, S2059 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S485 [9FE], S1115, S1117, S1118, S1119, S1120 [29FE], S1165 [1MR], S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602, S1603 [13MR]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (S. Res. 628), S8590, S8591 [31DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7646 [6DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7646 [6DE]

San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute, S6793 [14NO]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S7675 [6DE]

Taxation: exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, S7674 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S5102 [18JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2521 [19AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5194, S5196 [19JY], S5929 [2AU]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Missouri, S1115 [29FE]

Transportation: maintain competitive market by ensuring equal treatment of contract rail operators, S1536 [8MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S2585 [23AP]

Reports

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own: GAO (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Tributes

Colson, Charles W., S2594 [23AP]

Edwards, Jimmie, S1444 [7MR]

Goyal, Des R., S5728• [31JY]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8243 [20DE]

Leahy, Senator, S8411 [27DE]

Mackey, Neosha A., S5368• [25JY]

Perry, John B., S1537• [8MR]

Rohrs, Alvin, S6536• [20SE]

Woolston, Michael R., S2918• [7MY]

BOAK, JOSH

Articles and editorials

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

BOARMAN, WILLIAM J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E399 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S842 [16FE]

BOATS see Ships and Vessels

BOATWRIGHT, ANTHONY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1650 [28MR]

BOB AND DELORES HOPE CHARITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

BOBER, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E203 [15FE]

BOBO, ASHLEY

Remarks in House

Richardson, Representative: tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]

BODAKEN, BRUCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1953 [19DE]

BODDE, PETER W.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4297 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

BODDIE, DAVID N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E255 [27FE]

BODDINGTON, JESSICA

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA]

BODENSTEIN, ANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1997 [21DE]

BOECKMANN, BERT AND JANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1815 [27NO]

BOEHEIM, JIM

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Rochester, NY, area participants, E1494 [12SE]

BOEHM, MIKE

Articles and editorials

Park Ranger’s Death Highlights the Risks in Federal Law Enforcement, E44 [18JA]

BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), H1420 [20MR]

Articles and editorials

Return to Regular Order (2010), H7357 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6604), H6469 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 146), H7429 [21DE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act: by, S3696 [5JN]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1784 [29MR]

Catholic Press Month: observance, E209• [16FE]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Archbishop Moeller High School football team, E1923• [13DE]

Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E19• [17JA]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2250 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H589 [8FE], E209• [16FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2250 [27AP]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6681 [11DE]

Harrison, Kayla: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1575• [20SE]

Health: prohibit cuts in health insurance benefits for women and children, H2250 [27AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4796 [11JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4404 [28JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on tax burden, H4796 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4796 [11JY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1038 [29FE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5581 [1AU]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 6604), H6475 [28NO]

Tributes

Austria, Representative, H6687 [11DE]

Coonan, Thomas, E1471• [11SE]

Hall, Representative, H6451• [27NO]

Khalili, Deborah Woodard, E1801• [27NO]

Kucinich, Representative, H6687 [11DE]

LaTourette, Representative, H6687 [11DE]

Nein, Scott, E1575• [20SE]

Pelosi, Representative, H3599 [7JN]

Pierson, Jay, H6862• [18DE]

Schmidt, Representative, H6687 [11DE]

Sullivan, John V., H1663 [28MR]

Sutton, Representative, H6687 [11DE]

BOEING CO.

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2470, H2473 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane: tribute to production and delivery, E182 [13FE]

United Launch Alliance: tribute, H3587 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

B–52 bomber: anniversary, S3726 [5JN]

BOG BROOK, ME

Remarks in House

Maine: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary, E1048 [15JN]

BOGERT, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1381 [1AU]

BOGGS, WILMER L.

Articles and editorials

World War II—Taking the Lead, S1993 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1993 [22MR]

BOGUE, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1562 [19SE]

BOHANNON, GLEN D.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H6594 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6594 [4DE]

BOHJALIAN, CHRIS

Articles and editorials

Idyll Banter—Burning the Christmas Candle at Both Ends, S66 [24JA]

‘‘Most Important Book I Will Ever Write’’—Bohjalian Talks About ‘The Sandcastle Girls’, S5300 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5299 [24JY]

BOHL, PRISCILLA

Remarks in House

West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO,: Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1826 [28NO]

BOIK, ALEXANDER J. (A.J.)

Obituaries

Personal, H5299 [26JY]

BOISE, ID

Remarks in Senate

Armstrong, Karen: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S5864 [1AU]

BOLAND, JAMES C.

Remarks in House

Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH,: Mayo Person of the Year award recipient, E1784 [16NO]

BOLANOS, JOHN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4729 [28JN]

BOLDT, MARC

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6856 [18DE], E1965 [19DE]

BOLIVAR COUNTY, MS

Remarks in House

Bolivar County Head Start Program: tribute, E511 [29MR]

BOLIVIA, PLURINATIONAL STATE OF

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: call for the release of Jacob Ostreicher, E1430 [3AU]

BOLLINGER, DAN, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [28JN]

BOLOGNESE, KERRY D.

Letters

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act, H2095 [25AP]

BOLT, CECIL E.

Bills and resolutions

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Remarks in House

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (H.R. 4389), H7335, H7336 [19DE], H7416 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (H.R. 4389), S8454 [27DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4389, Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA, H7335 [19DE]

BOLTON, JOHN

Addresses

U.S. Obligations and Policy Options on Iran Conference, E681 [27AP]

BOLTON, ROSCOE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E390 [20MR], E1759 [15NO]

BOMBINGS see Terrorism

BONAMICI, SUZANNE (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4960 [18JY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1392 [19MR], H1505 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3105 [17MY]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H5009 [18JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3105 [17MY]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H5292 [25JY]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H5711 [2AU]

——— prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H5292 [25JY]

Bailey, Jonathan W.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H6151 [19SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H1807 [29MR]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 1240), H3700 [8JN]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H2329 [7MY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H3404 [1JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3703 [12JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H3363 [31MY]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H2329 [7MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H5131 [23JY]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5630 [1AU]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H1543 [22MR]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6273), H6429 [16NO]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H641 [8FE]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1831), H5860 [11SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H3808 [19JN]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Credit: establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H1210 [6MR]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H6234 [20SE]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6369 [14NO]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see H.R. 6467), H6231 [20SE]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H5130 [23JY]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H6152 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Education: establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 2272), H3267 [30MY]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H903 [16FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1847 [16AP] (see H.R. 4816), H2289 [27AP]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 1919), H1543 [22MR]

——— establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H1741 [28MR]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H3733 [18JN]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H1847 [16AP]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H6280 [21SE]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H3267 [30MY]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H7425 [20DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3599), H2647 [10MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H4064 [26JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— repeal modification of authority to make certain interval payments of educational assistance (see H.R. 1451), H1101 [29FE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1153 [5MR]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H1847 [16AP]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H1571 [26MR]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: authorize and support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection and encourage interdisciplinary collaborative research on the relationship between psoriasis and its comorbid conditions (see H.R. 2033), H1391 [19MR]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H6505 [28NO]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H3808 [19JN]

Education: express that adding art and design into Federal programs that target science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 319), H5861 [11SE]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H4907 [17JY]

Enhancing Education Through Technology Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3614), H3578 [6JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H1916 [17AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H1209 [6MR]

——— strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 1821), H1497 [21MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1915 [17AP]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H2211 [26AP]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H2072 [24AP]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H1498 [21MR]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H571 [7FE]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7264 [18DE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6369 [14NO]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H4907 [17JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1572 [26MR]

Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 726), H1306 [8MR]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H1642 [27MR]

Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H6828 [17DE]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H1209 [6MR]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H6233 [20SE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H1306 [8MR]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H1428 [20MR]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3734 [18JN]

Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H1306 [8MR]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3268 [30MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6280 [21SE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2288 [27AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5202 [24JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2813 [16MY]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H4685 [9JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H3171 [25MY]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H2647 [10MY]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H4775 [10JY]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H2569 [9MY]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H4064 [26JN]

——— provide for a primary care graduate medical education pilot project to improve access to the primary care workforce (see H.R. 3667), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 876), H2288 [27AP]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H6344 [13NO]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4776 [10JY]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H3105 [17MY]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 2324), H1210 [6MR]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2570 [9MY]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5631 [1AU]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Postal Service: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 1351), H1807 [29MR]

——— ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H1742 [28MR]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1101 [29FE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5712 [2AU]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Renewable energy: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development (see H.R. 2994), H6152 [19SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1571 [26MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H1978 [18AP]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5711 [2AU]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see H.R. 2948), H2033 [19AP]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3599), H2647 [10MY]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H5766 [10SE]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H6344 [13NO]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act: extend reduced royalty rate for soda ash (see H.R. 1192), H3915 [20JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H4828 [11JY]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1101 [29FE]

——— recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 2071), H966 [27FE]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H6535 [29NO]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H2447 [8MY]

——— allow eligible veterans to use qualified veterans mortgage bonds to refinance home loans (see H.R. 834), H1428 [20MR]

——— broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see H.R. 2698), H1847 [16AP]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5079 [19JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1428 [20MR]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H6279 [21SE]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H1428 [20MR]

——— expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 2555), H1391 [19MR]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1101 [29FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H6505 [28NO]

——— impose a tax on transactions in oil futures, options, and swaps (see H.R. 2003), H1428 [20MR]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H726 [14FE]

——— make all veterans eligible for home loans under the veterans mortgage revenue bond program (see H.R. 1595), H1846 [16AP]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H5526 [31JY]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H1811 [30MR]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H4828 [11JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6151 [19SE]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5923 [12SE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H1134 [1MR]

——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 777), H1100 [29FE]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H1978 [18AP]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H1391 [19MR]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1209 [6MR] (see H.R. 333), H4907 [17JY]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H6152 [19SE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1742 [28MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1811 [30MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2570 [9MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1572 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: submit a report to Congress on the future availability of TRICARE Prime throughout the U.S. and ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries retain access to a primary care provider (see H.R. 6635), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish the Small Business Liaison Pilot Program (see H.R. 5975), H3914 [20JN]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Tariff: men’s leathered footwear (see H.R. 4994, 4995), H2267 [27AP]

——— women’s leathered footwear (see H.R. 4992, 4993), H2267 [27AP] (see H.R. 5330), H2316 [7MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (H.R. 6483), H6277 [21SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish the Small Business Liaison Pilot Program (H.R. 5975), H3915 [20JN]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (H.R. 6251), H5629 [1AU]

Tariff: men’s leathered footwear (H.R. 4994), H2275 [27AP]

——— men’s leathered footwear (H.R. 4995), H2276 [27AP]

——— women’s leathered footwear (H.R. 4992), H2275 [27AP]

——— women’s leathered footwear (H.R. 4993), H2275 [27AP]

——— women’s leathered footwear (H.R. 5330), H2444 [8MY]

Letters

Election of Suzanne Bonamici to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H530 [7FE]

——— Stephen N. Trout, Oregon Division of Elections, H530 [7FE]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H530, H566 [7FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3280 [31MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2606 [10MY]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4923 [18JY], H6160 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1651, H1675 [28MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6642 [5DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6262 [21SE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H625 [8FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2606 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4960 [18JY], H5038 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2257 [27AP]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, E993• [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H1030 [29FE]

——— Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2606 [10MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), E1156• [27JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6836 [18DE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H6262 [21SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), E993• [6JN]

Health: delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1505, H1507 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1505, H1507 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4694 [10JY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H531 [7FE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, H5211 [25JY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3259 [30MY]

National Guard: complete capability assessment of medical equipment in Humvee ambulances, H4960 [18JY], H5038 [19JY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2727 [16MY]

NOAA: Marine Debris Program funding, H6642 [5DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4694 [10JY]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2454 [9MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6262 [21SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), E381• [19MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6836 [18DE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2727 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2727 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2725 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2727 [16MY]

Women: health care for women, H1030 [29FE], H5537 [1AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H530, H531 [7FE]

Tributes

Elliott-Parham, Maryk, E491• [29MR]

BOND, JULIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2253 [27AP]

BONELLI, DAVID

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1557 [8MR]

BONESSA, BARBARA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E186 [14FE]

BONNER, DAVID

Remarks in House

NSF: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

BONNER, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2012 [30DE]

BONNER, JO (a Representative from Alabama)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H1017 [28FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H115 [23JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H513 [6FE]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H5712 [2AU]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H6152 [19SE]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H4864 [12JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4064 [26JN]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H2072 [24AP]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent expansion of U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see H.R. 2568), H726 [14FE]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2541), H1428 [20MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 6346), H5706 [2AU]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1807 [29MR]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H1017 [28FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1154 [5MR]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5708), H5712 [2AU]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H3976 [21JN]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see H.R. 3429), H3267 [30MY]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H2447 [8MY]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H3733 [18JN]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H4157 [27JN]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1100 [29FE]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H3481 [5JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2288 [27AP]

Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 367), H2329 [7MY]

Law enforcement officers: recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H6280 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4065 [26JN]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6312 [19OC]

——— provide for a primary care graduate medical education pilot project to improve access to the primary care workforce (see H.R. 3667), H1210 [6MR]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2741), H3171 [25MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H2072 [24AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H220 [31JA]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5766 [10SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H441 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H512 [6FE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2647 [10MY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H5630 [1AU]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H3363 [31MY]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H3733 [18JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H1544 [22MR]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1571 [26MR]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H28 [17JA]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 518), H78 [18JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3700 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (see H. Res. 755), H5707 [2AU]

Tariff: benzyl carbazate (see H.R. 5675), H2566 [9MY]

——— bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate (see H.R. 5669, 5670), H2566 [9MY]

——— bromacil (see H.R. 5667), H2566 [9MY]

——— butane, 1-chloro (see H.R. 5674), H2566 [9MY]

——— dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1, 4-benzenedicarboxylate (see H.R. 5678), H2566 [9MY]

——— ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl- (see H.R. 5659), H2566 [9MY]

——— ethyl pyruvate (see H.R. 5680), H2566 [9MY]

——— famoxadone, cymoxanil, and application adjuvants (see H.R. 5679), H2566 [9MY]

——— hexane, 1,6-dichloro- (see H.R. 5676), H2566 [9MY]

——— indoxacarb and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5657), H2566 [9MY]

——— methyl-4-trifluoro methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (see H.R. 5656), H2565 (see H.R. 5671), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1,3,5-triazine, 2,4,6-tris(2-propenyloxyl)- (see H.R. 5682), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1-hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone (see H.R. 5661), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl- (see H.R. 5655), H2565 [9MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci) (see H.R. 5665), H2566 [9MY]

——— phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)- (see H.R. 5664), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive blue 235 (see H.R. 5673), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 238 (see H.R. 5672), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 264 (see H.R. 5658), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 267 (see H.R. 5660), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive yellow 7459 (see H.R. 5681), H2566 [9MY]

——— substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines isomeric mixtures (see H.R. 5668), H2566 [9MY]

——— topramezone technical (see H.R. 5666), H2566 [9MY]

——— triazin mixtures (see H.R. 5663), H2566 [9MY]

——— 2,4-bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5662), H2566 [9MY]

——— vat black 25 (see H.R. 5677), H2566 [9MY]

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Tariff: benzyl carbazate (H.R. 5675), H2568 [9MY]

——— bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate (H.R. 5669), H2568 [9MY]

——— bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate (H.R. 5670), H2568 [9MY]

——— bromacil (H.R. 5667), H2567 [9MY]

——— butane, 1-chloro (H.R. 5674), H2568 [9MY]

——— dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1, 4-benzenedicarboxylate (H.R. 5678), H2568 [9MY]

——— ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl- (H.R. 5659), H2567 [9MY]

——— ethyl pyruvate (H.R. 5680), H2568 [9MY]

——— famoxadone, cymoxanil, and application adjuvants (H.R. 5679), H2568 [9MY]

——— hexane, 1,6-dichloro- (H.R. 5676), H2568 [9MY]

——— indoxacarb and inert ingredients mixtures (H.R. 5657), H2567 [9MY]

——— methyl-4-trifluoro methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (H.R. 5656), H2567 [9MY]

——— methyl-4-trifluoro methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (H.R. 5671), H2568 [9MY]

——— 1,3,5-triazine, 2,4,6-tris(2-propenyloxyl)- (H.R. 5682), H2568 [9MY]

——— 1-hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone (H.R. 5661), H2567 [9MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl- (H.R. 5655), H2567 [9MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci) (H.R. 5665), H2567 [9MY]

——— phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)- (H.R. 5664), H2567 [9MY]

——— reactive blue 235 (H.R. 5673), H2568 [9MY]

——— reactive red 238 (H.R. 5672), H2568 [9MY]

——— reactive red 264 (H.R. 5658), H2567 [9MY]

——— reactive red 267 (H.R. 5660), H2567 [9MY]

——— reactive yellow 7459 (H.R. 5681), H2568 [9MY]

——— substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines isomeric mixtures (H.R. 5668), H2568 [9MY]

——— topramezone technical (H.R. 5666), H2567 [9MY]

——— triazin mixtures (H.R. 5663), H2567 [9MY]

——— 2,4-bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (H.R. 5662), H2567 [9MY]

——— vat black 25 (H.R. 5677), H2568 [9MY]

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

Hymns

‘‘Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts,’’ George H. Jenks, Jr., E327•, E330•, E331•, E334• [7MR]

Letters

Appointment of substitute Members to serve for any Committee on Ethics (House) proceeding related to the matter of Representative Waters: by, H927 [17FE]

Remarks

Benn, Alvin: Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E204• [15FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H817 [16FE]

Copeland, Reggie: Cottage Hill Civilian Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490• [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H831 [16FE]

Gregorius, Robin: SBA Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831• [17MY], E947• [1JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831 [16FE]

Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E758• [10MY], E1508• [13SE]

Hundley, Barbara: Jackson, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E945• [1JN]

Lightfoot, Robert D.: Medical Association of the State of Alabama Samuel Buford Word Award recipient, E1400• [3AU]

Mobile, AL: inclusion of Alabama School of Math and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1363• [31JY]

——— tribute to UMS-Wright Preparatory School football team, E1907• [11DE]

Monroeville, AL: tribute to Monroeville Junior High robotics team, E218• [16FE]

Moore, Mal M.: National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award recipient, E1338• [26JY], E1366• [31JY]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, H1079 [29FE]

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (H. Res. 755), H5635, H5638, H5639 [2AU]

Saraland, AL: tribute to Saraland School System, E1337• [26JY]

Spanish Fort, AL: tribute to Spanish Fort High School football team, E1968• [19DE]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team, E572• [18AP]

——— tribute to men’s golf team, E1365• [31JY]

——— tribute to women’s softball team, E1367• [31JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–739), H7516 [31DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Berkley: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–716), H7423 [20DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Buchanan: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–588), H4774 [10JY]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Meeks: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–709), H7423 [20DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Richardson: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–642), H5628 [1AU]

In the Matter of Arrests of Members of the House Outside the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–1419), H1541 [22MR]

In the Matter of Joy Henrichs: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–696), H6427 [16NO]

In the Matter of Representative Tim Ryan: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–710), H7423 [20DE]

Tributes

Abbot, James L., Jr., E2015• [31DE]

Bridges, Ed C., E1398• [3AU]

Brown, Christopher L., E571• [18AP]

Cameron, Thomas J., E331• [7MR]

Cobb, Janet L., E1507• [13SE]

Drummond, Elbert A. (Larry), E1507• [13SE]

Finley, Dora, E1336• [26JY]

Grant, Richard L., E1365• [31JY]

Green, Steven D., Sr., E156• [7FE]

Hicks, Patricia, E1933• [13DE]

Higgins, Bob, E1405• [3AU]

Howell, Bob, E949• [1JN]

Hunter, Eric, E1763• [15NO]

Ingram, Robert, E1403• [3AU]

Johnson, Louise Collins, E458• [27MR]

Jorge, Fernando, E327• [7MR]

Kennedy, Yvonne, E1905• [11DE]

King, Keith, E1966• [19DE]

Knight, Andrew, E333• [7MR]

Lindsey, George S., E946• [1JN]

Lord, Winfred Y. (Chuck), E833• [17MY]

Mason, Harry, E1967• [19DE]

McGriff, Don A., E1776• [15NO]

McMillian, Ed L., II, E682• [27AP]

Noonan, Lionel W. (Red), E126• [2FE]

Patterson, Sarah, E948• [1JN]

Pierson, Jay, E1986• [21DE]

Pittman, Virgil, E124• [2FE]

Portera, Malcolm, E587• [19AP]

Poulin, Steve, E1110• [21JN]

Shell, Howard, E571• [18AP]

Stephens, Carl, E1401• [3AU]

Sullivan, John V., H1633 [27MR]

Taylor, Dale T., E329• [7MR]

Thompson, Daniel, E1368• [31JY]

Vulevich, Edward J., Jr., E684• [27AP]

Ward, Scott J., E1859• [30NO]

BONNER, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E199 [15FE]

BONNEVILLE UNIT CLEAN HYDROPOWER FACILITATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 499), S8554 [30DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 112–110), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 460) (H. Rept. 112–503), H3265 [30MY]

Texts of

S. 499, provisions, S8554 [30DE]

BONO, SONNY (a former Representative from California)

Remarks in House relative to

Hrabe, Mark and Chianna: tribute to birth of child, H930 [17FE]

BONO MACK, MARY (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4686 [9JY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H802 [15FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4685 [9JY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H5711 [2AU]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H2447 [8MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3977 [21JN]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1274 [7MR]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5077 [19JY]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1154 [5MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H79 [18JA]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4686 [9JY]

——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H2329 [7MY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 3341), H3578 [6JN] (see H.R. 5741), H5292 [25JY]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H2134 [25AP]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1916 [17AP]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2715 [15MY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H27 [17JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H4065 [26JN]

Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H803 [15FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H903 [16FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6680 [7DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public lands: expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

Taxation: permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5711 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3266 [30MY]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6252), H5628 [1AU]

Transportation: amend certain motor vehicle safety laws (see H.R. 6051), H4603 [28JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (H.R. 4059), H902 [16FE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (H.R. 6252), H5629 [1AU]

Transportation: amend certain motor vehicle safety laws (H.R. 6051), H4605 [28JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H4907 [17JY]

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, H3005 [17MY]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H165• [25JA]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 5865), H5830, H5831, H5834 [11SE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134, H6135, H6137 [19SE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6132, H6133, H6134 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3005 [17MY]

Government regulations: exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5253 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5253 [25JY]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5253 [25JY], H5600 [1AU]

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (H.R. 5859), H5098, H5100 [23JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2161 [26AP]

Palm Springs, CA: tribute to Palm Springs Air Museum Spirit of ’45 Day, E1345• [26JY]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829, H5830 [11SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2766 [16MY]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE]

Hrabe, Mark and Chianna: tribute to birth of child, H930 [17FE]

Leave of absence: granted, H900 [16FE], H1388 [19MR]

Tribute, H6495, H6496 [28NO]

Tributes

Bozick, Michael, E74• [25JA]

Giffords, Representative, H165• [25JA]

Kelley, Richard C., E1176• [28JN]

Lencki, Walter E., E2030• [1JA]

Milanovich, Richard M., E392• [20MR]

BOOCHEVER, ROBERT

Bills and resolutions

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (see S. 2251), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4347), H1811 [30MR]

Remarks in House

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), H5104, H5105 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), S6666, S6667 [21SE]

——— designate (S. 2251), S2246 [29MR]

Tribute, S3725 [5JN], S4721 [28JN]

Reports filed

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2251), S8451 [27DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4347) (H. Rept. 112–614), H5077 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4347, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, H5104 [23JY]

S. 2251, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, S2246 [29MR]

BOOKER, CORY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E576 [18AP]

BOOKER, WILLIAM L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E169 [9FE]

BOOKS see Literature

BOOKS, C. HUNTER

Remarks in House

Virginia: tribute to students selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band, E1 [6JA]

BOOKTER, JACK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4945 [12JY]

BOONE, COLIN

Remarks in House

Iowa: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E776 [10MY]

BOONEVILLE, KY

Articles and editorials

Tribute for the ‘‘First Lady of Booneville’’, S5044 [16JY]

BOONEVILLE (KY) SENTINEL

Articles and editorials

Tribute for the ‘‘First Lady of Booneville’’, S5044 [16JY]

BOOTH, GREGORY

Remarks in House

Dept. of Commerce: nomination to Manufacturing Council, H2291 [7MY]

BOOTH, JIM

Articles and editorials

Jim Booth Committed to Economic Development, S1676 [14MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1675 [14MR]

BOOTSMA, RACHEL

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, H5528 [1AU]

BOOZMAN, JOHN (a Senator from Arkansas)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3792 [6JN], S3868 [7JN], S3903, S3912, S3922 [11JN], S3987, S3989, S3991, S4000 [12JN], S4152, S4158 [13JN], S4247 [18JN], S4345, S4346, S4352 [20JN], S4382 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6760 [13NO], S6951 [27NO], S7053, S7096 [28NO], S7218, S7226, S7228, S7238, S7242 [29NO], S7329 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6279, S6280 [12SE]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7977 [12DE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S1050 [27FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S538 [9FE], S572 [13FE], S792 [15FE], S861 [16FE], S1398 [5MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6760 [13NO], S6822, S6826, S6827 [14NO]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309 [24JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY], S4896, S4898 [11JY], S4951 [12JY], S5048 [16JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401 [25JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760, S1761 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 165), S350 [6FE]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2031 [26MR]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S2002 [22MR]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S4675 [27JN]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see S. Res. 150), S6948 [27NO]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S2244 [29MR]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see S. 1956), S133 [26JA]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see S. 3079), S3084 [10MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 43), S5086 [17JY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 581), S6626 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S2970 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S2928 [7MY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see S. 827), S6271 [12SE]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S4637 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy: require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (see S. 1703), S2969 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see S. 3391), S5085 [17JY]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 968), S42 [23JA]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see S. 1245), S6947 [27NO]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6548 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3839 [7JN]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see S. 2244), S4774 [29JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 3049), S3042 [9MY]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2546 [19AP]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1423 [6MR]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5488 [26JY]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S4240 [18JN]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S4370 [20JN]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S4951 [12JY]

FEMA: reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4239 [18JN]

——— enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see S. 1600), S164 [30JA]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S2929 [7MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR]

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: establish (see S. 2274), S2326 [16AP]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (see S. Res. 377), S699 [15FE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S5085 [17JY]

——— repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see S. 20), S42 [23JA]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S7215 [29NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2288), S2732 [25AP]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6628 [21SE]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1460 [7MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see S.J. Res. 48), S6272 [12SE]

——— make the Free File Program permanent (see S. 1796), S615 [14FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S4369 [20JN]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2497 [18AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S5085 [17JY]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S2002 [22MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S7977 [12DE]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S5134 [18JY]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S6065 [10SE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S6271 [12SE]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S5979 [2AU]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S5659 [30JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8452 [27DE]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S388 [7FE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S4417 [21JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S2393 [17AP]

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4461 [25JN]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see S. 577), S3423 [22MY]

——— clarify that paper which is commonly recycled does not constitute a qualified energy resource under the renewable electricity production credit (see S. 2143), S2928 [7MY]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see S. 3471), S5980 [2AU]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S495 [9FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 705), S3785 [6JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— repeal sunset of adoption credit expansion and adoption assistance programs and allow credit to be claimed in the year expenses are incurred, regardless of when the adoption becomes final (see S. 82), S6744 [13NO]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S568 [13FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3234 [16MY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S2086 [27MR]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 3674), S7976 [12DE]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S6064 [10SE]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

——— impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 1051), S208 [31JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 2104), S851 [16FE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 393), S1540 [8MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S388 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Labor: provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see S. 3206), S3280 [17MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 484), S3782 [6JN]

Taxation: repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 3403), S5211 [19JY]

Letters

Human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile in Sudan: several individuals, S6528–S6530 [20SE]

Remarks

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320• [2FE]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4345, S4346 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3891 [11JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S1042 [27FE], S5424 [26JY]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S2908 [7MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S664 [15FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3701 [5JN]

Coleman Dairy (business): anniversary, S347• [6FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6477 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

——— The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4346 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3057 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S370 [7FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S3057 [10MY]

DeSalvo family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743• [11DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7992 [13DE]

EPA: provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S331 [6FE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S2065, S2066, S2067 [27MR]

Honor America Days: observance, S4629 [26JN]

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (business): James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award recipient, S2918• [7MY]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, S1610• [13MR]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: dedication, S122• [26JA]

National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 469), S3620 [24MY]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1406 [6MR]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S6477 [20SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1406 [6MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, S1770, S1772 [19MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1770, S1772 [19MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1120 [29FE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1406 [6MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2195 [29MR]

——— national energy policy, S2195 [29MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1120 [29FE]

Sudan: human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, S6528 [20SE]

Taxation: prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S3057 [10MY]

——— rates, S664 [15FE]

United Way: anniversary, S4720• [28JN]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S6730 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1043 [27FE]

Tributes

Bacon, Nicky D., S1382• [5MR]

Bunda, Jose, S204• [31JA]

Childs, Gregory L., S4629 [26JN]

Coulter, Ed, S1997• [22MR]

Dawson, Howard A., Jr., S5972• [2AU]

Ferguson, Keith, S6734• [13NO]

Hammerschmidt, John Paul, S3116 [14MY]

Hickman, Danny, S7682• [6DE]

Kelley, Joye, S6261• [12SE]

Lange, Chuck, S3836• [7JN]

Paneitz, Becky, S4889• [11JY]

Reed, Jerry, II, S2013 [26MR]

Reid, Ray, S256 [1FE]

Richardson, Joseph A., S7321 [3DE]

Strachota, Michael, S4988 [16JY]

Swindle, Jason M., S6721 [13NO]

Wise, Benjamin, S137 [26JA]

BORCHARDT, MACK

Remarks in House

Texas Fire Chiefs Association: Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, E536 [16AP]

BORCHERDING, KARLI

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6793 [13DE]

BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Guam)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3027 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: require an abortion provider, before performing an abortion, to wait for a certain period (see H.R. 3802), H182 [25JA]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1572 [26MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H4158 [27JN]

American Memorial Park: develop, maintain, and administer an annex in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 1103), H1741 [28MR]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H1642 [27MR]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3808 [19JN]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see H.R. 6293), H5766 [10SE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2034 [19AP]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H726 [14FE]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H6312 [19OC]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2289 [27AP]

Bailey, Jonathan W.: tribute (see H. Res. 792), H6151 [19SE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H2647 [10MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 5186), H3734 [18JN]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H2135 [25AP]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see H.R. 6506), H6274 [21SE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6273), H6234 [20SE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4685 [9JY]

——— include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (see H.R. 5934), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: enter into voluntary, flexible agreements with certain guaranty agencies to provide delinquency prevention and default aversion services for Federal Direct Loan Program borrowers (see H.R. 3624), H6302 [5OC]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H641 [8FE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H1978 [18AP]

——— establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 4005), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (see H.R. 3298), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H182 [25JA]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H3363 [31MY]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H5130 [23JY]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H2329 [7MY]

——— give preference to veteran-owned local contractors (see H.R. 6004), H4864 [12JY]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H1846 [16AP]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1018 [28FE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1274 [7MR]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 2315), H2329 [7MY]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6765 [12DE]

FDA: require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2447 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H3267 [30MY]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5131 [23JY]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

Fish and fishing: provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H2033 [19AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H3267 [30MY]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H6505 [28NO]

Government regulations: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (see H.R. 3786), H694 [9FE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6310 [16OC]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H4064 [26JN]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

——— waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4021), H3915 [20JN]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2030 [19AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H1135 [1MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H3661 [7JN]

Law enforcement officers: recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H5923 [12SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1135 [1MR]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

Medicare: provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H6397 [15NO]

——— provide parity to Puerto Rico hospitals relative to inpatient hospital payments (see H.R. 4065), H966 [27FE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H6623 [4DE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H3662 [7JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H6302 [5OC]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 655), H2646 [10MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 6175), H5200 [24JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3977 [21JN]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees (see H.R. 2314), H1359 [9MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H6152 [19SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1391 [19MR]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 664), H1807 [29MR]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1306 [8MR]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see H.R. 6331), H6062 [14SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H115 [23JA]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H79 [18JA]

Special days and holidays: provide that Washington’s Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year (see H.R. 2268), H3661 [7JN]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H1741 [28MR]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3812), H158 [24JA]

Taxation: close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H1741 [28MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H6344 [13NO]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H3577 [6JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H159 [24JA]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H6469 [27NO]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6001 [13SE]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (see H.R. 6328), H6280 [21SE]

——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H182 [25JA]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H79 [18JA]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4908 [17JY]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4114), H1741 [28MR]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1742 [28MR]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6280 [21SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1498 [21MR]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1847 [16AP]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4828 [11JY]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1099 [29FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H945 [17FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H903 [16FE]

——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H1741 [28MR]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see H. Res. 777), H6152 [19SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H1978 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (see H.R. 4408), H2029 [19AP]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (H.R. 4408), H2031 [19AP]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), H1017 [28FE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), E1421• [3AU]

Armed Forces: require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, E1822• [28NO]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2719 [16MY]

Azerbaijan: logistics role in withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E1380• [1AU]

Chiang, Elvin Yu-Ling Duncan: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E449• [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2793 [16MY], H3023, H3032•, H3050, H3051, H3093 [17MY], E1822• [28NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7387 [20DE]

——— clarify that direct use solar energy is considered a renewable energy source, H3093 [17MY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY]

——— establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3032• [17MY]

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3023 [17MY]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), H2697 [15MY]

Estabrook, Tove E.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675• [26AP]

Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association: anniversary, E1567• [19SE]

Filipino Community of Guam (organization): anniversary, E1731• [2NO]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269• [28FE]

Guam: anniversary of Salvation Army Guam Corps, E557• [17AP]

Guam Diabetes Association: tribute to Guam Diabetes Conference, E1732• [2NO]

Gurusamy, Ruth: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447• [27MR]

Lai, Richard K.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E448• [27MR]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), H5612• [1AU]

NOAA: coral reef research programs funding, H2501 [9MY]

Olympic Games: tribute to Guam participants, E1411• [3AU]

Pablo, Benjamin C.: SBA Guam Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E453• [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4625• [29JN]

Roberto, Joseph: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E452• [27MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2501 [9MY]

Sgro, Peter R.: SBA Guam Small Business Entrepreneurial Success award recipient, E450• [27MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1568• [19SE]

Territories: provide for participation in Federal-aid highway discretionary programs (H.R. 2734), H4625• [29JN]

——— Territorial Highway Program funding, H4625• [29JN]

University of Guam: anniversary, E348• [8MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2725 [16MY]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, E1427• [3AU]

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Alumni Association: anniversary of Guam chapter, E1733• [2NO]

Ysrael, Diana Z.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E673• [26AP]

Zhao, Mark: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E451• [27MR]

Tributes

Butler, Carl, E1732• [2NO]

Calvo, Gregorio A., E176• [9FE]

Diaz, Ramon V., E56• [23JA]

Nelson, Gloria C. Borja, E1719• [23OC]

Yoshino, Hayato (Jack), E181• [13FE]

BORDEN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1524 [13SE]

BORDER ENFORCEMENT SECURITY TASK FORCE ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force, H3244, H3245 [30MY]

Enact (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 915, provisions, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

BORDER PROTECTION see Department of Homeland Security

BORDER SECURITY INFORMATION IMPROVEMENT ACT

Letters

Border Security Information Improvement Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6119 [19SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6119 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6368), H6118, H6119 [19SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6368, provisions, H6118 [19SE]

BORDER TUNNEL PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4119), H1133 [1MR]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2671 [15MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2672 [15MY]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2672 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4119), H2669–H2673 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4119), S3292 [17MY]

Enact (S. 1236), S172 [30JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4119) (H. Rept. 112–418), H1496 [21MR]

Texts of

H.R. 4119, provisions, H2669 [15MY]

S. 1236, provisions, S172 [30JA]

BORDNER, MARSHA S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E988 [6JN]

BOREN, DAN (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H4605 [28JN]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H1306 [8MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 81), H6623 [4DE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6326 [6NO]

Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 1562), H3404 [1JN]

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4869 [13JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H2329 [7MY]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1391 [19MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H5331 [30JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3808 [19JN]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H3662 [7JN]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3707 [15JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H944 [17FE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3171 [25MY]

——— grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H6234 [20SE]

——— include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2334), H802 [15FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6062 [14SE]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H2072 [24AP]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 1360), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H571 [7FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H476 [3FE]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H1273 [7MR]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H7425 [20DE]

——— include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see H.R. 1953), H376 [1FE]

Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H2072 [24AP]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H6061 [14SE]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H948 [21FE]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1572 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3405 [1JN]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H6152 [19SE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 726), H641 [8FE]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6152 [19SE]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3662 [7JN]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H3267 [30MY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H220 [31JA]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H115 [23JA]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H2288 [27AP]

Medicare: ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H4869 [13JY]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H3267 [30MY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6069 [18SE]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H1808 [29MR]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide for a primary care graduate medical education pilot project to improve access to the primary care workforce (see H.R. 3667), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H3267 [30MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H5010 [18JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H79 [18JA]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H476 [3FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 2418), H1847 [16AP]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

Native Americans: deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see H.R. 4031), H1642 [27MR]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (see H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 668), H3266 [30MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 2239), H4907 [17JY]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H476 [3FE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1978 [18AP]

——— express that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress should not be less than the effective rate paid by middle class Americans (see H. Con. Res. 103), H944 [17FE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H803 [15FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H3363 [31MY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1153 [5MR]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H1543 [22MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H3363 [31MY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H3267 [30MY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H79 [18JA]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H1571 [26MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3171 [25MY]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H2033 [19AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H727 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

KRSC–TV (Claremore, OK): anniversary (see H. Res. 634), H2206 [26AP]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H1272 [7MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (H.R. 4154), H1273 [7MR]

Remarks

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E51• [23JA]

——— independence anniversary, E966• [1JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5165 [24JY]

Financial institutions: Federal Home Loan Banks anniversary, E1831• [29NO]

House of Representatives: reestablish Page Program, H3675 [8JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3675 [8JN]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E224• [17FE]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5095 [23JY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (H. Res. 668), E1987• [21DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2162 [26AP]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), E585• [19AP]

Warren Lindley Post Office, Hartshorne, OK: designate (H.R. 1369), H5114 [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1042 [12JN]

Tributes

Cantey, Frank, E326• [7MR]

King, Carole, E707• [7MY]

Powell, L.L., Jr., E1393• [3AU]

Roan, Paul, E1602• [21SE]

Shadid, Anthony, E276• [29FE]

Suleymanov, Elin, E141• [6FE]

BORG, HOLLY

Remarks in House

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

BORKOWSKI, WALTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1596 [21SE]

BORN, JOSHUA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E351 [8MR]

BORODA, ALEXANDER

Letters

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, S7449 [5DE]

BOROSAGE, ROBERT L.

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2242 [27AP]

BOROUGHS, BRYAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5688 [30JY]

BORREBACH, DOUGLAS S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1319 [25JY]

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

Independence: anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

War: anniversary of conflict, E697 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

War: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

BOSSO, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

BOSTON, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1359 [31JY]

BOSTON, MA

Bills and resolutions

Boston College: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (see S. Res. 437), S2731 [25AP]

White, Kevin H.: tribute (see S. Res. 365), S261 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.: renaming of headquarters building in honor of Robert M. Coard, E1084 [19JN]

Boston Carmen’s Union Local Chapter 589: anniversary, E757 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Boston College: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (S. Res. 437), S2741 [25AP]

Massachusetts General Hospital: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ list, S5083 [17JY], S5131 [18JY]

Run to Home Base (organization): tribute, S5970 [2AU]

White, Kevin H.: tribute (S. Res. 365), S276 [1FE]

Statements

Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Anniversary: Representative Keating, E757 [10MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 365, tribute to Kevin H. White, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 437, tribute to Boston College men’s ice hockey team, S2736, S2742 [25AP]

BOSTON COLLEGE

Bills and resolutions

Sports: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (see S. Res. 437), S2731 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (S. Res. 437), S2741 [25AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 437, tribute to men’s ice hockey team, S2736, S2742 [25AP]

BOSTON (MA) GLOBE

Articles and editorials

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, S670 [15FE]

BOSTWICK, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1513 [13SE]

BOSWELL, ELDON AND MARILYN

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6792 [13DE]

BOSWELL, LEONARD L. (a Representative from Iowa)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3027 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4983 [18JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 6167), H5130 [23JY]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see H.R. 4284), H1808 [29MR]

Air Force: limit authority to retire or transfer certain aircraft of the Air National Guard (see H.R. 6690), H7423 [20DE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H1642 [27MR]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3808 [19JN]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 186), H5331 [30JY]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H903 [16FE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2289 [27AP]

Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1101 [29FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6701 [11DE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5292 [25JY]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H2134 [25AP]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1571 [26MR]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H6061 [14SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H4775 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H966 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2033 [19AP]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3977 [21JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H2647 [10MY]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H3662 [7JN]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H1134 [1MR]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5711 [2AU]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H3662 [7JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6001 [13SE]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H5923 [12SE]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (see H.R. 5194), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H1209 [6MR]

Dept. of HUD: authorize use of multifamily housing subject to a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act as workforce residential housing (see H.R. 3825), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Transportation: withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (see H.R. 4236), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H950 [24FE]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H5292 [25JY]

——— repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H1642 [27MR]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2695), H5711 [2AU]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H4828 [11JY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H5860 [11SE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1498 [21MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 3158), H3808 [19JN]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H4065 [26JN]

Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 1821), H1497 [21MR]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H2134 [25AP]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6001 [13SE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1571 [26MR]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4828 [11JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3577 [6JN]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6062 [14SE]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H5711 [2AU]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1847 [16AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1017 [28FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4656 [29JN]

Medicaid: extend to physician assistants eligibility for incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records (see H.R. 2729), H220 [31JA]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H5711 [2AU]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H376 [1FE]

——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H220 [31JA]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H3734 [18JN]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H5711 [2AU]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H2134 [25AP]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H5712 [2AU]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H441 [2FE]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H5079 [19JY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H5711 [2AU]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1543 [22MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H803 [15FE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H82 [19JA]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1274 [7MR]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6280 [21SE]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1543 [22MR]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5712 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H3732 [18JN]

——— tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3808 [19JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1017 [28FE]

Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H5711 [2AU]

Political campaigns: disclose third-party communications made for or against a candidate and identifying information in Internet communications, and apply disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. 3585), H641 [8FE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Power resources: streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H2329 [7MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H4864 [12JY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H6280 [21SE]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H2134 [25AP]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1572 [26MR]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5131 [23JY]

——— encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 289), H5711 [2AU]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5728 [7AU]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H4064 [26JN]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2813 [16MY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3163 [18MY]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H2813 [16MY]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H6807 [13DE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H1497 [21MR]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H950 [24FE]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H5131 [23JY]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H512 (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H6280 [21SE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2072 [24AP]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1428 [20MR]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1543 [22MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H376 [1FE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3916 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colleges and universities: prohibit institutions of higher education that have a certain cohort default rate from receiving veterans’ education benefits (see H.R. 5836), H3161 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Education: require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

Diseases: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 4869), H2204 [26AP]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 782), H6000 [13SE]

SBA: provide for additional loan programs for veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5835), H3161 [18MY]

Taxation: express that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress should not be less than the effective rate paid by middle class Americans (see H. Con. Res. 103), H944 [17FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Colleges and universities: prohibit institutions of higher education that have a certain cohort default rate from receiving veterans’ education benefits (H.R. 5836), H3163 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (H.R. 4313), H1806 [29MR]

Dept. of Education: require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (H.R. 5834), H3162 [18MY]

Diseases: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 4869), H2208 [26AP]

SBA: provide for additional loan programs for veteran-owned small businesses (H.R. 5835), H3163 [18MY]

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell: Blake Yocom, H6793 [13DE]

——— Bruce Rohwer and Craig Floss, Iowa Corn Growers Association, H6793 [13DE]

——— Darlene Freeman, Iowa Federation of National Active and Retired Federal Employees, H6792 [13DE]

——— Debbie and Bob Gitchell, H6794 [13DE]

——— Eldon and Marilyn Boswell, H6792 [13DE]

——— Jay Byers and Eugene Meyer, H6793 [13DE]

——— Jerry and Beverly Wetzel, H6792 [13DE]

——— John and Roxy Riessen, H6792 [13DE]

——— John Flannery, H6793 [13DE]

——— Jon Murphy, H6793 [13DE]

——— Karli Borcherding, H6793 [13DE]

——— Keith E. Luchtel, H6792 [13DE]

——— Kelli Soyer, National Association of Social Workers, H6794 [13DE]

——— Ken Sagar and Charlie Wishman, Iowa Federation of Labor, H6793 [13DE]

——— Kenneth M. Quinn, World Food Prize Foundation, H6792 [13DE]

——— Lamoni, IA, Lions Club, H6794 [13DE]

——— Lance Coles, Iowa Federation of Labor, H6793 [13DE]

——— Lauris Heinzel, H6792 [13DE]

——— Mark Cooper, Iowa Federation of Labor, H6793 [13DE]

——— Mary L. Madison, H6794 [13DE]

——— Michael Worrell, H6792 [13DE]

——— Myron R. Linn, Pella Corp., H6792 [13DE]

——— Nancy Williams, AIB College of Business, H6792 [13DE]

——— Sophie and Tom Vlassis, H6793 [13DE]

——— Sue Dvorsky, H6794 [13DE]

——— Thomas R. Temple, Iowa Pharmacy Association, H6792 [13DE]

——— Tom and Nancy Courtney, H6792 [13DE]

Motions

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H417 [2FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3524 [6JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5654 [2AU], H6171 [20SE]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5654 [2AU]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), motion to recommit, H417 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

Corps of Engineers: flood protection funding, H3524 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3030 [17MY]

——— breast cancer research funding, H3030 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4984 [18JY]

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H4984 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5164 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6171 [20SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524 [6JN]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 3158), H5609 [1AU]

House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H6791 [13DE]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6791 [13DE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 788), H6171 [20SE]

Israel: nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3524 [6JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2158 [26AP]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6171 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4618 [29JN]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for wind power, H6171 [20SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6787–H6794 [13DE], E1925 [13DE]

Statements

Tribute to Representative Boswell: Senator Grassley, H6791 [13DE]

——— Terry Branstad, Governor of Iowa, H6791 [13DE]

——— William F. Peard, H6792 [13DE]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5912• [12SE]

Peterson, Stanley E., H1020 [29FE]

BOU SAAB, ELIAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E994 [6JN]

BOUDIETTE, ROBERT, JR.

Letters

Statutory public debt limit increase, S92 [26JA]

BOUGHMAN, JOANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1452 [10SE]

BOULÉ, JOHN R., II

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1459 [10SE], E1531 [14SE]

BOURCY, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Southlake, TX: tribute to Carroll Senior High School National Merit Scholarship finalists, E890 [25MY]

BOURNE, MA

Remarks in House

Hurricanes: unveiling of high water mark commemorating 1938 hurricane, E943 [31MY]

BOURNS, GORDON

Remarks in House

Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]

BOURNS, ROSEMARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1747 [13NO]

BOUSMAN, JOEL

Remarks in Senate

Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication): Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

BOUSTANY, CHARLES W., JR. (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1944 [18AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1944 [18AP]

Articles and editorials

Cajun Towns Feud About Sausage With Links to the Past, Timothy W. Martin, Wall Street Journal, E1168• [28JN]

More Businesses May Pull Plug on Welfare Cash Cards, Chris Ingalls, KING5.com (Internet site), H318 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H476 [3FE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4685 [9JY]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1742 [28MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend suspension of limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. 1422), H5078 [19JY]

——— repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6302 [5OC]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H945 [17FE]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1808 [29MR]

Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see H.R. 6459), H6231 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H4157 [27JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1571 [26MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H1135 [1MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H5712 [2AU]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2648 [10MY]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5079 [19JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3363 [31MY]

Medicare: modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H5766 [10SE]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5202 [24JY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5293 [25JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H1805 [29MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5293 [25JY]

Securities: protect transactions in the U.S. from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by foreign governments (see H.R. 6616), H6587 [3DE]

——— provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

SSA: protect information received related to deceased individuals (see H.R. 3475), H2329 [7MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for patent box profit from the use of U.S. patents (see H.R. 6353), H5707 [2AU]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1978 [18AP]

——— exclude dividends from controlled foreign corporations from the definition of personal holding company income for purposes of the personal holding company rules (see H.R. 6660), H7425 [20DE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1543 [22MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H803 [15FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H1804 [29MR]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H3808 [19JN]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H220 [31JA]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H3267 [30MY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H5202 [24JY]

——— provide an increased penalty in certain cases of fraudulent understatement of a taxpayer’s liability by a tax return preparer (see H.R. 5630), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H3163 [18MY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4656 [29JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2329 [7MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H6310 [16OC]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H4158 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5708), H2644 [10MY]

Health: provide adequate technical assistance and other support to States for long-term care partnership program (see H.R. 6300), H5705 [2AU]

Members of Congress: clarify whether a House Member is subject to a deduction in pay due to absence by defining absent as missing any vote held in the House on a given day (see H.R. 6085), H4684 [9JY]

Social Security: permit hospitals to make incentive payments to physicians to promote quality and efficiency (see H.R. 6176), H5201 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (H.R. 5708), H2646 [10MY]

Health: provide adequate technical assistance and other support to States for long-term care partnership program (H.R. 6300), H5709 [2AU]

Members of Congress: clarify whether a House Member is subject to a deduction in pay due to absence by defining absent as missing any vote held in the House on a given day (H.R. 6085), H4685 [9JY]

Social Security: permit hospitals to make incentive payments to physicians to promote quality and efficiency (H.R. 6176), H5201 [24JY]

Letters

Countervailing duties application to nonmarket economy countries: C. David Veal, American Shrimp Processors Association, H1169 [6MR]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: by, H328 [1FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY]

——— sugar price support program funding, H4660 [9JY]

Coles, Dewey L.: National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice award recipient, E130• [3FE]

Corps of Engineers: ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance, H3355 [31MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, H4660 [9JY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5932 [13SE]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5172 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address delays in expansion of medical facility in Lafayette, LA, and construction of new medical facility in Lake Charles, LA, H1369 [19MR]

——— expedite delivery of health care to veterans at VA community-based outpatient clinics in Lafayette, LA, and Lake Charles, LA, H2143 [26AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3355 [31MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1944 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1926 [18AP]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1168 [6MR]

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815• [27NO]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1926 [18AP]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1926, H1944 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1476, H1477 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4736 [10JY]

Lafayette, LA: tribute to Teurlings Catholic High School girls’ softball team, E744• [9MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5979 [13SE]

Louisiana: tribute to Cajun culture and food, E1168• [28JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1399 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3606 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H327 [1FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H195 [31JA]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4736 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1476, H1477 [21MR]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3817 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H3817 [20JN]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3659), H315 [1FE]

——— require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H315, H317, H320, H321 [1FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1944 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1926 [18AP]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status, H5977, H5978, H5979 [13SE]

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA: designate (H.R. 3412), H3998 [26JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5582 [1AU]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, H3606 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3606 [7JN]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: tribute to marching band, E1815• [27NO]

Votes: position on missed, E811• [16MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Sugar price support program funding: St. Mary Parish, LA, Chamber of Commerce, E1206• [9JY]

Subpoena Notices

27th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Landry, LA, H5329 [30JY]

Tributes

Dreier, Representative, H5976 [13SE]

Duhon, Woodrow R., E1208• [9JY]

BOWDEN, KEVIN D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1814 [27NO]

BOWEN, MURDIC AND BEULAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1062 [18JN]

BOWENS, JACQUELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1393 [3AU]

BOWER, COLIN

Bills and resolutions

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

BOWER, NOOR

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

BOWER, RAMSAY

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

BOWERS, ARTHUR B. (DEACON)

Remarks in House

Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development: James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

BOWERS, BENNIE F., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E171 [9FE]

BOWICK, THERESA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1138 [26JN]

BOWLDS, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1895 [11DE]

BOWLEY GRAHAM

Articles and editorials

Intractable Afghan Graft Hampering U.S. Strategy, H1290 [8MR]

BOWLING, CLYDE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E172 [9FE]

BOWLING, JOHN

Articles and editorials

Jailer by Vocation, Father at Heart, S4887 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4886 [11JY]

BOWLING GREEN, KY

Articles and editorials

Causey Is Hailed as Public Servant; Guthrie Aide Retiring at the End of January, S255 [1FE]

Kentucky Academy Tops the Chart—Newsweek Ranks Kentucky Academy as America’s Top High School, S3679 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science: inclusion in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H3274 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science: inclusion in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, S3679 [4JN]

BOWLING GREEN (KY) DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

Causey Is Hailed as Public Servant; Guthrie Aide Retiring at the End of January, S255 [1FE]

BOWMASTER, JASON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E500 [29MR]

BOX ELDER, SD

Bills and resolutions

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S3234 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary, H2820 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (S. Res. 464), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 464, Ellsworth AFB, SD, anniversary, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

BOXER, BARBARA (a Senator from California)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787 [6JN], S3907, S3917 [11JN], S4152, S4153, S4160 [13JN], S4247 [18JN], S4274 [19JN], S4381, S4383 [21JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8207, S8208, S8212 [19DE], S8307 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S219 [31JA], S245 [1FE], S298 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6964, S6965 [27NO], S7055, S7056, S7122 [28NO], S7151, S7176, S7217, S7218, S7224, S7226, S7227, S7237, S7242, S7247, S7255, S7256, S7269 [29NO], S7297 [30NO]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6347 [13SE]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S135, S136 [26JA]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4483 [25JN]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2497 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1467 [7MR], S1618 [13MR], S1647 [14MR], S1814 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO], S6810 [14NO]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5402 [25JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S8611 [1JA]

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP]

Articles and editorials

Let’s Just Say It—The Republicans Are the Problem, Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein, Washington (DC) Post, S3020 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S5488 [26JY]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S4822 [10JY]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S43 [23JA]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see S. 1102), S4204 [14JN]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S7977 [12DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S1195 [1MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S3840 [7JN]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Credit: establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S5487 [26JY]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE]

——— require Federal mortgage agencies to consider energy costs in the underwriting process, reduce home energy consumption, and facilitate creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs (see S. 1737), S1734 [15MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S6947 [27NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2343), S2929 [7MY]

——— require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S323 [2FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see S. 1381), S3977 [12JN]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see S. 1613), S3839 [7JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S4151 [13JN]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1440), S3900 [11JN]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S6547 [20SE]

——— support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection, leverage public and private investment in research, and focus on relationship between psoriasis and its comorbid conditions (see S. 1107), S2928 [7MY]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see S. 1421), S1680 [14MR]

——— statehood (see S. 3696), S8203 [19DE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Egypt: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S5733 [31JY]

Electronics: make it unlawful to alter or remove the identification number of a mobile communications device (see S. 3186), S5305 [24JY]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S5733 [31JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

FRS: restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S1541 [8MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S164 [30JA]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see S. Res. 453), S7215 [29NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S6548 [20SE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S3130 [14MY]

Los Angeles Kings (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 497), S4299 [19JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1734 [15MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S1577 [12MR]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S6547 [20SE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 2474), S6947 [27NO]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 358), S163 [30JA]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see S. Res. 572), S6546 [20SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S4419 [21JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2243 [29MR]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5086 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2031 [26MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S4240 [18JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see S. 3517), S5978 [2AU]

San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 598), S6855 [15NO]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5488 [26JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S1848 [20MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S3330 [21MY]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S1577 [12MR]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S3087 [10MY]

——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 2258), S2242 [29MR]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S3839 [7JN]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S6455 [19SE]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S3234 [16MY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S496 [9FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S5659 [30JY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S6628 [21SE]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6801 [14NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S2546 [19AP]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S699 [15FE]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 2104), S614 [14FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see S. 2255), S2242 [29MR]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S1541 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 587), S6626 [21SE]

Armed Forces: prohibit issuance of a waiver for commissioning or enlistment for any individual convicted of a felony sexual offense (see S. 2137), S1088 [28FE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see S. 3263), S3729 [5JN]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see S. 3375), S4893 [11JY]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE]

China: call to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

Contracts: implement controls on salaries of Government contractors by limiting reimbursement for excessive compensation equal to the pay of the President of the U.S. (see S. 2198), S1734 [15MR]

Dept. of HHS: provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 3693), S8203 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

Eliot Ness ATF Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN]

EPA: reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Families and domestic relations: establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2496 [18AP]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1422 [6MR]

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 490), S3977 [12JN]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 3502), S5977 [2AU]

National Guard: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 460), S3174 [15MY]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Voting: ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote (see S. 3657), S7458 [5DE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Cloture motions

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Factsheets

Medicare Age Eligibility Requirements Increase Impact: Kaiser Family Foundation and CBO, S7728 [11DE]

Letters

Call for female nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter: by, S1109 [29FE]

Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs extension: several business organizations, S819 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, S404 [9FE]

——— Transportation Construction Coalition, S416 [9FE]

Nomination of Carol J. Galante to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner: Mortgage Bankers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and National Association of Realtors, S8524 [30DE]

——— several housing organizations, S8524 [30DE]

Nomination of Paul J. Watford to be circuit judge: Daniel P. Collins, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (law firm), S3312 [21MY]

——— Eugene Volokh, Unversity of California, Los Angeles School of Law, S3312 [21MY]

——— Henry Weissman, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (law firm), S3313 [21MY]

——— Jeremy B. Rosen, Horvitz & Levy LLP (law firm), S3312 [21MY]

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, S1510 [8MR]

——— W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, S1510 [8MR]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services: Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., S1133 [29FE]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, S1133 [29FE]

——— Patrick J. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

——— several organizations, S1133, S1134 [29FE]

——— several pediatric and adolescent health organizations, S1134 [29FE]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Lists

Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3776 [6JN]

Contraception coverage bills co-sponsored by former Senator Edward M. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

Motions

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1518 [8MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S8611 [1JA]

Press releases

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Privilege of the floor

Barnea, Avital, S1098 [28FE]

Bartmann, Amanda, S1098 [28FE]

Beebe, Shannon, S7276 [29NO]

Chapman, Andrea, S1098 [28FE]

Dogo, Harun, S1098 [28FE]

Green, Claire, S1098 [28FE]

Hasson, D. Leigh, S7276 [29NO]

Snyder, Elizabeth, S1098 [28FE]

Tausanovitch, Christopher, S1098 [28FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4381, S4382, S4383 [21JN]

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 498), S4308 [19JN]

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35• [23JA]

Armed Forces: tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1190 [1MR], S3776 [6JN], S6100 [11SE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2653 [24AP]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (S. 3263), S3731 [5JN]

Bacharach, Burt: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081• [27MR]

Beeson, Duane: Peggy Browning Fund (organization) Awards Reception on the West Coast honoree, S6942• [27NO]

Bencivengo, Cathy A.: nomination to be district judge, S420 [9FE]

Bernal, Jesus G.: nomination to be district judge, S7734 [11DE]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (S. 3375), S4895 [11JY]

Budget: reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1518, S1530, S1531 [8MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3209 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S6039, S6040 [10SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3209 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3209 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3209 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3209 [16MY]

California: anniversary of commercial rice production, S8137• [18DE]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3701, S3714, S3715 [5JN]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S1107–S1110 [29FE], S2945 [8MY]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S245, S246, S247, S248 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject, S4743 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7010 [28NO], S7161 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreement, S7195 [29NO]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S7010 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S4743 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2945 [8MY], S3020, S3021 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S376 [7FE], S412 [9FE], S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S884 [17FE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (S. 3345), S4676 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: reinstate Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, S1506, S1507, S1526 [8MR]

Dept. of Transportation: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S405 [9FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7195 [29NO]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7166 [29NO], S7416 [5DE], S7727, S7728 [11DE], S8521–S8523 [30DE], S8558 [31DE], S8617 [1JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S404 [9FE], S4111 [13JN]

——— importance of job creation, S2203 [29MR]

Egypt: suspend foreign aid until U.S. political prisoners are released, S822 [16FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4165 [14JN], S4288, S4292, S4293 [19JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4321, S4323, S4331, S4333 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4283 [19JN]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S6888 [26NO]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S1509, S1510, S1511, S1528 [8MR]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246, S247, S248 [1FE]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S1974 [22MR]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4743 [29JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP]

Firearms: gun control, S8099 [18DE]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1711 [15MR]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (S. 3477), S5882 [1AU]

Galante, Carol J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8524, S8525 [30DE]

Granada Hills, CA: tribute to Granada Hills Charter High School academic decathlon team, S3081• [10MY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1524 [8MR]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4712 [28JN], S4743, S4750, S4755, S4760 [29JN]

Intelligence services: specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (S. 3314), S4307 [19JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S. Res. 496), S4308 [19JN]

Los Angeles Kings (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 497), S4308, S4309 [19JN]

Medicare: reform, S7728 [11DE]

Members of Congress: require public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, S245, S246, S247, S248 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

National City, CA: anniversary, S6443• [19SE]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering: anniversary (S. Res. 499), S4308 [19JN]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S2753 [26AP], S5289 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6302 [13SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8099 [18DE]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2912 [7MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2628 [24AP]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1407 [6MR]

——— evaluation of administration, S2616 [24AP]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S4111 [13JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1404 [6MR], S4288, S4293 [19JN]

Olguin, Fernando M.: nomination to be district judge, S8066 [17DE]

Parliamentary inquiry, S1595 [13MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S5695 [31JY]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2148 [28MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1080 [28FE], S1107, S1123, S1124, S1128, S1132, S1135, S1136 [29FE], S1171 [1MR]

——— repeal, S2148 [28MR], S4842, S4843 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4744 [29JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S2148 [28MR]

Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, S6442• [19SE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1404 [6MR]

Point of order, S1650 [14MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5069 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2147 [28MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S2049, S2052 [27MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S559 [13FE], S1643 [14MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, S6039, S6040 [10SE]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647, S1649, S1650 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2209, S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S559 [13FE], S662, S687 [15FE], S818, S820, S822 [16FE], S886, S892 [17FE], S1072, S1073, S1080 [28FE], S1106, S1123, S1124, S1128, S1132, S1135, S1136 [29FE], S1171 [1MR], S1407 [6MR], S1441 [7MR], S1506, S1507, S1509, S1510, S1511, S1514, S1518, S1519, S1524, S1526, S1528, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1589, S1593, S1595, S1601, S1604, S1605, S1606 [13MR], S1644, S1647, S1648, S1649, S1650, S1659, S1661 [14MR], S1986 [22MR], S2050, S2057 [27MR], S2149 [28MR], S2203, S2204 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S400, S404, S405, S416, S421 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2052 [27MR], S2203, S2204, S2209, S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), unanimous-consent request, S2209 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S4165 [14JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4712 [28JN], S4743, S4750, S4755, S4760 [29JN]

——— increase Federal cost share for emergency relief permanent repairs in extreme disasters, S1648 [14MR]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, S3420• [22MY]

——— express condolences to families of victims of boating accident while participating in a race off the coast of California, S2812• [26AP]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1974 [22MR]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S559 [13FE]

——— legislative process, S8617 [1JA]

——— legislative program, S4310, S4311 [19JN]

——— tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S1644 [14MR]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S3020, S3021 [9MY], S7727 [11DE], S8617 [1JA]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1974 [22MR]

Sports: importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada, S6888 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6888 [26NO]

Stockton, CA: anniversary of Stockton Gurdwara (Sikh Temple), S7343• [3DE]

Suicide Stand Down Day: observance, S6438 [19SE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5069 [17JY]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding, S376 [7FE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4842 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8617 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5345, S5351 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S7416 [5DE], S7727 [11DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5345, S5351 [25JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4842 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5114 [18JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2304 [16AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5695 [31JY]

Transportation: allow States to permit non-highway uses in rest areas along any highway, S1605 [13MR]

——— allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, S1604 [13MR]

——— empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs, S1595 [13MR]

——— modify gas tax apportionment formula to ensure that the percentage of funds received by a State is the same as the percentage of total gas taxes paid by the State, S1601 [13MR]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S8617 [1JA]

United Farm Workers of America: anniversary, S2236• [29MR]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S5289 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6302 [13SE]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S5289 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6302 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S1705 [15MR], S2752, S2753 [26AP], S5289 [24JY], S5844, S5845 [1AU], S6302 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2616 [24AP]

Votes: position on missed, S2028• [26MR], S6604• [21SE]

Water: amend consumer confidence reporting requirements for community water systems, S4383 [21JN]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3311 [21MY]

Women: health care for women, S376 [7FE], S884 [17FE], S5695 [31JY]

Wright, Joshua D.: confirmation to the FTC, S8663 [2JA]

Reports

Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: Executive Office of the President (excerpt), S4293 [19JN]

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select) Activities, S203 [31JA]

Reports filed

Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3370), S5870 [1AU]

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1791), S4821 [10JY]

Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112–139), S131 [26JA]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Eliot Ness ATF Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 810) (S. Rept. 112–242), S7302 [30NO]

Iuka, MS, Yellow Creek Port Properties Transfer Approval: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1735) (S. Rept. 112–243), S7302 [30NO]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3311), S4821 [10JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundary Revision of Units in Rhode Island: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1296) (S. Rept. 112–138), S131 [26JA]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2018) (S. Rept. 112–184), S5046 [16JY]

McKininey Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–190), S5211 [19JY]

Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2156) (S. Rept. 112–216), S6451 [19SE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1813), S350 [6FE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1494) (S. Rept. 112–215), S6451 [19SE]

National Fish Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1201) (S. Rept. 112–187), S5084 [17JY]

Nomination of Allison M. Macfarlene to the NRC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of John Peabody to the Mississippi River Commission: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5381 [25JY]

Nomination of Kristine L. Svinicki to the NRC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2282) (S. Rept. 112–217), S6451 [19SE]

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 112–212), S6451 [19SE]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2251), S8451 [27DE]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2326), S8451 [27DE]

Safe Chemicals Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 847) (S. Rept. 112–264), S8451 [27DE]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]

Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 76) (S. Rept. 112–213), S6451 [19SE]

Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization for and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2104) (S. Rept. 112–189), S5211 [19JY]

Wildlife Disease Emergency Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 357) (S. Rept. 112–214), S6451 [19SE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Testimonies

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services: Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Law Students for Reproductive Justice, S1135 [29FE]

Tributes

Bookter, Jack, S4945• [12JY]

Brown, Harold C., Jr. (Hal), S1789• [19MR]

Brubeck, David W., S8586 [31DE]

Campbell, James K., S1789• [19MR]

Capoot, Jim, S34• [23JA]

Clark, Dick, S2916 [7MY]

Cohen, Bea Abrams, S2323• [16AP]

Conrad, Senator, S8663 [2JA]

Coyle, Robert E., S3231 [16MY]

Donahou, Mary Ann, S34• [23JA]

Douglas, Peter M., S2491• [18AP]

Hagman, Larry M., S7342 [3DE]

Hellman, Warren, S34• [23JA]

Hutchison, Senator, S8663 [2JA]

Inghram, Dorothy, S2813• [26AP]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8099 [18DE]

James, Etta, S122• [26JA]

Jefferson, Luther, Sr., S491• [9FE]

Landrieu, Senator, S4760 [29JN]

Margolin, Frederick, S3682• [4JN]

Mellon, Knox, S6942 [27NO]

Meyers, Ruth Singer, S6943• [27NO]

Mikulski, Senator, S1900 [21MR]

Milanovich, Richard M., S1789• [19MR]

Paris, Robert L., Jr., S2917 [7MY]

Price, Bobby, S7033• [28NO]

Ride, Sally K., S5367 [25JY]

Rockefeller, Senator, S4317 [20JN]

Snowe, Senator, S1107–S1109 [29FE], S8663 [2JA]

Tomlin, Lily, S35• [23JA]

Vidal, Gore, S5966 [2AU]

Wagner, Jane, S35• [23JA]

Warschaw, Carmen Harvey, S8067• [17DE]

Yates, Ernie, S3725• [5JN]

Youngstrom, Kenyon M., S6535• [20SE]

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Bills and resolutions

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Alshouse, Alex J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

Benjamin, Zachary D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1083 [19JN]

Boys, Ralph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Bradshaw, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [21SE]

Brinkmeyer, Brady: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E552 [17AP]

Brown, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Calton, Todd M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [21MR]

Carpenter, Wyatt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E9 [10JA]

Carton, Clint J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1727 [26OC]

Catton, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Hungarian Scouts, E1453 [10SE]

Conlon, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Cook, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Coppell, TX: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 840, E301 [1MR]

Costanzo, David D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755 [14NO]

Deters, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Duer, Jeffrey J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Ewing, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297 [1MR]

Fagerstone, Nathan V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E185 [14FE]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

Farlinger, Mark H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E501 [29MR]

Garden, Brady R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1737 [9NO]

Gibbons, Matthew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E872 [18MY]

Goff, Kolby D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [15NO]

Graveline, Robert B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Greenfield, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940 [17DE]

Guldner, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1937 [17DE]

Hanson, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1287 [19JY]

Hanson, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Hittle, William M., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1669 [28SE]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [24AP]

Hurd, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1289 [19JY]

Irving, TX: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 175, E1046 [15JN]

——— anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 508, E1373 [1AU]

Jennett, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1948 [18DE]

Jones, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Keller, Nick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Kleinwort, Seth A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1068 [19JN]

Klender, Thomas W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E72 [25JA]

Knowlton, Tanner M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Kopp, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E399 [21MR]

Krohne, Austin N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1140 [26JN]

Lanning, Richard L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E261 [28FE]

Matthews, Timothy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E400 [21MR]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Morgan, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453 [10SE]

Nagorney, Samuel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Nelson, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E260 [28FE]

Nolting, Stephen D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Oberman, Henry: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1824 [28NO]

Oborny, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E73 [25JA]

Pearce, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [1MR]

P’Pool, Zachary M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E568 [18AP]

Prather, Gerald L.: Boy Scouts Del Rio, TX, Person of the Decade Award recipient, E1467 [10SE]

Putnam, William, Jr.: National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1691 [12OC]

Render, Kale R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [15MY]

Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Rochester, MN: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 21, E1699 [16OC]

Schlenker, Paul C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E346 [8MR]

Schmidling, Benjamin S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Schmidling, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1931 [13DE]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 1501, E359 [9MR]

Taylor, Blake: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Taylor, Gregory B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E267 [28FE]

Theisen, Brandon A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1075 [19JN]

Thomas, Connor S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]

Thomas, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262 [28FE]

Thompson, Representative Glenn: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Tully, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1768 [15NO]

Uhlmeyer, Joel H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

VanEvery, Dean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Walker, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Ward, Jacob W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E887 [25MY]

Watson, Saxton T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E269 [28FE]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [11JY]

Whitaker, Quinton C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

Wilks, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347 [26JY]

Wittmuss, Jason K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1292 [19JY]

Zink, Robert J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ouachita National Forest: convey certain land in Oklahoma to the Indian Nations Council, Inc., of the Boy Scouts (H.R. 473), S1760 [15MR]

BOYCE, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1520 [13SE]

BOYD, BETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1671 [28SE]

BOYD, GWENDOLYN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E379 [19MR]

BOYD, JAMIE KAMAILANI

Remarks in Senate

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S153 [30JA]

BOYD, JOHN

Remarks in House

Wilkes County, GA: anniversary of Battle of Kettle Creek, E189 [14FE]

BOYD, THOMAS J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4768 [29JN]

BOYENS, CHANTEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3239 [16MY]

BOYER, CHAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1928 [13DE]

BOYER, LAUREN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3457 [22MY]

BOYKIN, WILLIAM G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H368–H370 [1FE]

BOYLAN, PETER J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1605 [21SE]

BOYNTON BEACH, FL

Remarks in House

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

Temple Beth Kodesh: anniversary, E160 [8FE]

BOYS, RALPH

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Parker, Garret: Illinois Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1349 [30JY]

Perry, Denzell: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pacific Region Youth of the Year award recipient, E1582 [20SE]

BOYS TOWN, NE

Bills and resolutions

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

BOYS TOWN (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

BOYSEN, DICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1809 [27NO]

BOZICK, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E74 [25JA]

BP P.L.C.

Bills and resolutions

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

——— implement recommendations (H.R. 501), H5217 [25JY], E1330 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

BRACEY, PATRICIA COLEMAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1836 [29NO]

BRADBURY, SARAH

Remarks in House

Mattoon, IL: tribute to Mattoon High School students selected for Illinois All-State Concert Band and All-State Orchestra, E71 [25JA]

BRADEN, RALPH

Remarks in House

Police Week: observance, E860 [18MY]

BRADFORD, PA

Remarks in House

Zippo Manufacturing Co.: tribute, H2291 [7MY]

BRADFORD, TUTT S.

Articles and editorials

Tutt Bradford, Newspaper Owner, Community Leader, Dies at 94, E745 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E744 [9MY]

BRADLEY, EDYTHE Y.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1858 [30NO]

BRADLEY, JIM

Letters

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181 [6MR]

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5109 [23JY]

BRADLEY, KEVIN W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1644 [21SE]

BRADLEY, SUSAN

Proclamations

Ms. Susan Bradley Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1535 [14SE]

BRADLEY COUNTY, TN

Remarks in House

Lee University: tribute to Voices of Lee (singing group), H4708 [10JY]

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Walker, Chet: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E1475 [11SE]

BRADSHAW, AARON R.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [21SE]

BRADSTREET, ANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1532 [14SE]

BRADY, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1561 [19SE]

BRADY, DONA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1171 [28JN]

BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Armed Forces: provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6536 [29NO]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6702 [11DE]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H1154 [5MR]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6727), H7565 [1JA]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H6234 [20SE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H3481 [5JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H726 [14FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H3163 [18MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H5292 [25JY]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H3976 [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H3363 [31MY]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H3404 [1JN]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6765 [12DE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H3915 [20JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H5712 [2AU]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1428 [20MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H1804 [29MR]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H3267 [30MY]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H3977 [21JN]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (see H.R. 6647), H6701 [11DE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2715 [15MY]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H803 [15FE]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see H. Res. 678), H3480 [5JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3481 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Foreign trade: reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Foreign trade: reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (H.R. 6642), H6680 [7DE]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (H.R. 4180), H1305 [8MR]

Letters

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7304 [19DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7303 [19DE]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5642 [2AU]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1690, H1694, H1696 [28MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5642 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit export of natural gas, H825 [16FE]

——— require companies holding defective leases which allow for off-shore drilling to renegotiate those leases prior to bidding on new leases, H827, H828 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H825, H827, H828 [16FE]

Diseases: honor those who died from and those who continue to struggle with bacterial meningitis and support all work to eradicate disease in the U.S. (H. Res. 403), E1576• [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5642 [2AU]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H357, H361 [1FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3045 [17MY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1167 [6MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3045 [17MY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1476 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4738 [10JY]

Lumberton, TX: anniversary of Lumberton Fire and EMS, E469• [28MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules, H7306 [19DE]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (H.R. 1845), H7301, H7303, H7306 [19DE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6410 [16NO]

Orange, TX: anniversary of Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, E388• [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4738 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1476 [21MR]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H3613 [7JN]

Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association: anniversary, E979• [5JN]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045 [17MY]

Rice University: anniversary, E1225• [11JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3045 [17MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6410 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H6410 [16NO]

Southwest Belmont Community Association: tribute, E144• [6FE]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5665 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5581 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1996 [19AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3612 [7JN]

Unemployment: require all money withdrawn from States’ unemployment funds be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, H357, H361 [1FE]

——— require drug testing as a condition for application and receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H361 [1FE]

——— require enrollment in a program leading to a high school diploma or GED as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H361 [1FE]

Votes: position on missed, E1581• [20SE], E1586• [21SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H156 [24JA]

Tributes

Avezzano, Joseph W., E1628• [21SE]

Blumberg, David M., E143• [6FE]

Claybar, William B., E896• [30MY]

Cooley, Jimmie R., E1337• [26JY]

Dean, Stephen, E751• [9MY]

Garrott, Anne Marquess, E144• [6FE]

Hall, Representative, H6451• [27NO]

Raulz, Nathan, E1056• [18JN]

Schwartz, Anna J., H4872 [17JY], E1260• [17JY]

BRADY, RICHARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1135 [26JN]

BRADY, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6062 [14SE]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 1385), H1741 [28MR]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H27 [17JA]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1916 [17AP]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H802 [15FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1498 [21MR]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4864 [12JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by reducing administrative requirements and award grants to establish a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program (see H.R. 350), H79 [18JA]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H2447 [8MY]

——— establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1912), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2033 [19AP]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2072 [24AP] (see H.R. 4816), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 679), H1846 [16AP]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H6302 [5OC]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see H.R. 2325), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3267 [30MY]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6587 [3DE]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H79 [18JA]

——— repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H903 [16FE]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H5328 [26JY]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H2288 [27AP]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1018 [28FE]

Economy: provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (see H.R. 3425), H6304 [9OC]

Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 2828), H6304 [9OC]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6765 [12DE]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H572 [7FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 631), H1915 [17AP]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H512 [6FE]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6001 [13SE]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H3267 [30MY]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H5009 [18JY]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 749), H5525 [31JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2448 [8MY]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3707 [15JN]

Medicaid: provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H6397 [15NO]

Medicare: provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H3481 [5JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see H.R. 2977), H1978 [18AP]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 655), H3482 [5JN]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5713 [2AU]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5293 [25JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3808 [19JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H6469 [27NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections, create similar system for congressional elections, and strengthen rules on political action committees (see H.R. 6448), H6230 [20SE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H2813 [16MY]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1808 [29MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3573), H1101 [29FE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H5079 [19JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5202 [24JY]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4775 [10JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see H.R. 1988), H182 [25JA]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H3363 [31MY]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H3481 [5JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H2033 [19AP]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H945 [17FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2034 [19AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6280 [21SE]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: require use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods in the construction, alteration, and repair of public water systems and treatment works (see H.R. 1684), H903 [16FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World War II: ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H2033 [19AP]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Remarks

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), H5746 [10SE]

Committees of the House: adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees (H. Res. 496), H313, H314 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3022 [17MY]

——— V–22 Osprey funding, H3022 [17MY]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (H. Con. Res. 132), H5744 [10SE]

——— tribute to online Federal document retrieval system, E461• [28MR]

Library of Congress: revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (H.R. 6122), H5742 [10SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E728• [8MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School Leadership Preparatory Academy Foundations of Leadership Class of 2013, E684• [27AP]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743 [10SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1639• [21SE]

Union League of Philadelphia: anniversary, E1854• [30NO]

United Way: anniversary, E1094• [20JN]

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.: tribute to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania, E812• [16MY]

Subpoena Notices

Philadelphia, PA, Municipal Court, Criminal Division, H5729, H5730 [10SE]

Tributes

Arcangioli, Gianluca, E1850• [29NO]

Brown-Sow, Lynette M., E1587• [21SE]

Cuffee, Otis N., E1577• [20SE]

DeSerio, Alfred L., E746• [9MY]

Ellis, Glenn, Sr., E130• [3FE]

Fortin, John, E668• [26AP]

Gillespie, C. Kevin, E1563• [19SE]

Higgins, Walter, E1582• [20SE]

Ladenheim, Steven, E1077• [19JN]

Lederer, Tom, E487• [29MR]

Lee, Edward, Sr., E1014• [7JN]

Lewis, Jim, E429• [22MR]

Marmo, Roberto, E1848• [29NO]

Pagano, Alessandro, E90• [31JA]

Robinson, Edward, E1104• [21JN]

Smukler, Joseph, E1273• [18JY]

Tollefson, Don, E1495• [12SE]

Washington, Christine Jackson, E506• [29MR]

White, F. John, E64• [24JA]

Yanoff, Shelly, E930• [31MY]

BRADY SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E908 [30MY]

BRAESTRUP, KATE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H127 [24JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H128 [24JA]

BRAFF, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E201 [15FE]

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Brain Injury Awareness Month: observance, E367 [13MR]

BRALEY, BRUCE L. (a Representative from Iowa)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3130 [18MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4044 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 6167), H5130 [23JY]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Air Force: limit authority to retire or transfer certain aircraft of the Air National Guard (see H.R. 6690), H7423 [20DE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H1642 [27MR]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 81), H2813 [16MY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1017 [28FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6578 [30NO]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see H.R. 6506), H6274 [21SE]

——— improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5526 [31JY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2648 [10MY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6578 [30NO]

Courts: protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award (see H.R. 4022), H725 [14FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H6001 [13SE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1572 [26MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H5631 [1AU]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6429 [16NO]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H694 [9FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1847 [16AP]

——— educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 805), H2072 [24AP]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H6284 [25SE]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 930), H2447 [8MY]

——— repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H1846 [16AP]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H6304 [9OC]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H2033 [19AP]

Economy: rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see H.R. 5727), H2645 [10MY]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H5131 [23JY]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1306 [8MR]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H694 [9FE]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see H.R. 4384), H1976 [18AP]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H727 [14FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1807 [29MR]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 3646), H79 [18JA]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6001 [13SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4157 [27JN]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6300 [2OC]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H1017 [28FE]

——— provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 4175), H2033 [19AP]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1154 [5MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2212 [26AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2447 [8MY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1571 [26MR]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H966 [27FE]

Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers’ compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 5284), H2448 [8MY]

——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H5860 [11SE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H4908 [17JY]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H5526 [31JY]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1273 [7MR]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H2447 [8MY]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H1543 [22MR]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2741), H2134 [25AP]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H6069 [18SE]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H6061 [14SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H727 [14FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5712 [2AU]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1363 [13MR]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Guard: provide that the basic housing allowance is not reduced when a member transitions between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in active service (see H.R. 2733), H1571 [26MR]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1543 [22MR]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H115 [23JA]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6675 [5DE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6280 [21SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1210 [6MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4908 [17JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H726 [14FE]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5526 [31JY]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: express that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress should not be less than the effective rate paid by middle class Americans (see H. Con. Res. 103), H944 [17FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H3363 [31MY]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H1807 [29MR]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide for death and disability protection for loans from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3656), H3733 [18JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H3481 [5JN]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H945 [17FE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1306 [8MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 3670), H1741 [28MR]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H694 [9FE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H5202 [24JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1742 [28MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H4605 [28JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H3915 [20JN]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see H.R. 4284), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Transportation: withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (see H.R. 4236), H1497 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain medical facilities as health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 4042), H801 [15FE]

——— improve authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to blind veterans (see H.R. 5999), H3974 [21JN]

EPA: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

FDA: enhance oversight of medical device recalls and provide for conditional clearance of certain medical devices (see H.R. 5866), H3266 [30MY]

Government regulations: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (see H.R. 3786), H77 [18JA]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

Small business: provide for grants to small business development centers (see H.R. 6237), H5524 [31JY]

Tariff: drive-axles (see H.R. 5335), H2316 [7MY]

——— forged ring gear components and certain other parts of crankshafts and connecting rods (see H.R. 5336), H2316 [7MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income (see H.R. 6100), H4827 [11JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 3865), H374 [1FE]

——— increase deduction for business startup expenditures (see H.R. 6177), H5201 [24JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H1914 [17AP]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 5683), H2566 [9MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (H.R. 4284), H1740 [28MR]

Dept. of Transportation: withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (H.R. 4236), H1497 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain medical facilities as health professional shortage areas (H.R. 4042), H802 [15FE]

——— improve authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to blind veterans (H.R. 5999), H3975 [21JN]

EPA: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (H.R. 6396), H6000 [13SE]

FDA: enhance oversight of medical device recalls and provide for conditional clearance of certain medical devices (H.R. 5866), H3266 [30MY]

Government regulations: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (H.R. 3786), H78 [18JA]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (H.R. 5796), H3104 [17MY]

Small business: provide for grants to small business development centers (H.R. 6237), H5525 [31JY]

Tariff: drive-axles (H.R. 5335), H2321 [7MY]

——— forged ring gear components and certain other parts of crankshafts and connecting rods (H.R. 5336), H2321 [7MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income (H.R. 6100), H4827 [11JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (H.R. 3865), H375 [1FE]

——— increase deduction for business startup expenditures (H.R. 6177), H5201 [24JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (H.R. 4373), H1915 [17AP]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (H.R. 5683), H2568 [9MY]

Poems

‘‘Greater Than Gold,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1437• [3AU]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5750, H5751, H5752 [10SE]

Baker, David: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762• [10MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4045 [26JN]

Dubuque, IA: St. Columbkille Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E91• [31JA]

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042• [3JA]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (H.R. 4384), E580• [18AP]

Grinnell College: tribute to men’s basketball team, E1824• [28NO]

Health: cap court-awarded damages in medical negligence claims, H1460 [21MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1460 [21MR]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4414• [28JN]

International Dot Day: observance, E1507• [13SE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: State enforcement of law relative to motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus funding, H4045 [26JN]

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218• [16FE]

Streit, Michael: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762• [10MY]

Ternus, Marsha: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762• [10MY]

Votes: position on missed, H169• [25JA], H395• [2FE], H1040• [29FE], H1262• [7MR], H1892• [17AP], H3147• [18MY], H3514• [6JN]

Tributes

Abrams, Mike, E67• [24JA]

Bauman, Robert, E1309• [24JY]

Blake, Stephen, E41• [18JA]

Boswell, Representative, H6789 [13DE]

Glover, Mike, E698• [27AP]

Gualtier, John, E1059• [18JN]

Morris, Taylor, E1436• [3AU]

Osterhaus, Bob, H2459 [9MY]

BRAMNICK, JON

Remarks in House

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

BRANCH, EDWARD L.

Remarks in House

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Third New Hope Baptist Church, E434 [22MR]

BRANCH, JASON

Remarks in House

Massachusetts Army National Guard: Best Warrior Competition winner, E757 [10MY]

BRAND, MORGAN

Remarks in House

St. Joseph, MO: YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1056 [18JN]

BRAND, RACHEL L.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Olesen, James: Brandeis University Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Distinguished Contribution to the Arts Award recipient, S3082 [10MY]

BRANN, MATTHEW W.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6520 [20SE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8273 [20DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

BRANSON, MO

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E500 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Missouri, S1115 [29FE]

BRANSTAD, TERRY (Governor of Iowa)

Statements

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6791 [13DE]

BRANTLEY, LYNN

Articles and editorials

Washington-Area Hunger Seen as Worsening, E1828 [28NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1828 [28NO]

BRASWELL, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1128 [21JN]

BRATCHER, THOMAS L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1817 [27NO]

BRATT, FL

Remarks in House

Northview High School: tribute to football team, E1933 [13DE]

BRAUNSTEIN, DIANE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5831 [1AU]

BRAUNSTEIN, LORI

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

BRAV, HERB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1979 [19AP]

BRAVEWOMON, LYNN

Remarks in House

Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality (GLOBE) (organization): Pryor Conrad Award recipient, E1684 [5OC]

BRAWN, TOGUE

Remarks in Senate

Maine Dayboat Scallops, Inc.: tribute, S4670 [27JN]

BRAZAS, SEAN E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6490 [20SE]

BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

China Gets Jump on U.S. for Brazil’s Oil—Two Export Pacts a Coup for Beijing, S2194 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Foreign trade: authorize negotiations to eliminate tariffs and trade barriers to U.S. ethanol exports (see H.R. 4621), H2123 [25AP]

Tariff: reliquidation of certain entries of orange juice from Brazil (see S. 2897), S2966 [8MY]

U.S.-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade: establish (see H.R. 6539), H6276 [21SE]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, S1499 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

Sweeny Civic Club (organization): anniversary, E544 [17AP]

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, E1679 [2OC]

BREATH OF FRESH AIR ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6284), H5704 [2AU]

Letters

Provisions: Nancy Sander, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (organization), E1425 [3AU]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6284), E1425 [3AU], E1780 [16NO]

BREAUX, LUVENIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E550 [17AP]

BREEN, EILEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E203 [15FE]

BREESE, IL

Remarks in House

Central Community High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E439 [26MR]

BREHMER, LIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H119 [24JA], E143 [6FE]

BREITBART, ANDREW

Poems

‘‘Peace,’’ Rupert Brooke, H1119 [1MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1119, H1124–H1127 [1MR], E312 [5MR]

BRELAND, MARTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1663 [28SE]

BREMERTON, WA

Obituaries

Wortman, Melvin D.: Kitsap (WA) Sun, H2041 [24AP]

BRENNAN, JAMES A., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2324 [16AP]

BRENNAN, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H580 [8FE]

BRENNAN, RYAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4831 [10JY]

BRENTWOOD, NY

Remarks in House

Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood: tribute, E1677 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood: tribute, S5965 [2AU]

BRESCH, JOHN E. (JACK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1991 [21DE]

BREUER, LANNY

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

BREUL, HANNAH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1476 [7MR]

BREVARD COUNTY, FL

Bills and resolutions

SBA: ensure treatment of Brevard County, FL, as a HUBZone (see S. 2157), S1422 [6MR]

Remarks in House

West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]

BREWSTER, JAMES H. AND MARY E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E951 [1JN]

BREYER, CHARLES R.

Reports filed

Nomination to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

BREYFOGLE, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938 [31MY]

BRICE-O’HARA, SALLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E836 [17MY]

BRICKER, PAUL W.

Poems

‘‘Brick, by Brick,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1899 [11DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1899 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5472 [26JY]

BRIDAL VEIL, OR

Remarks in Senate

Bridal Veil Post Office: anniversary, S4770 [29JN]

BRIDGE TO JOBS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3837), E83 [27JA]

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Remarks in House

Workers Memorial Day: observance, H2215 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza construction collapse killing 28 workers, S2579 [23AP]

Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras: anniversary, S2810 [26AP]

BRIDGEPORT INDIAN COLONY LAND TRUST, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2467), H5096–H5098 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2467), S7751 [11DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2467), S6625 [21SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2467) (H. Rept. 112–611), H5077 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2467, provisions, H5096 [23JY]

BRIDGES related term(s) Roads and Highways

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S46, S47 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H1304 [8MR]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

Roads and highways: stop excessive toll hikes (see H.R. 6515), H6275 [21SE]

Letters

Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act: Gregory M. Cohen, American Highway Users Alliance, H5606 [1AU]

Remarks in House

California: anniversary of Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, E278 [29FE]

Corps of Engineers: funding, H3352 [31MY], H3367–H3369 [1JN]

——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

——— operation and maintenance account funding through reductions in construction account, H3369 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement commercial pre-inspection pilot program at Peace Bridge to expedite traffic at U.S.-Canada border, H4709 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1079–H1085 [29FE]

Dept. of Transportation: permit Federal regulation and review of tolls and toll increases on certain surface transportation facilities (H.R. 3684), E57 [23JA]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), E83 [27JA]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6831 [18DE]

——— create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H1004–H1006 [28FE], H6371 [15NO], H6756–H6758 [12DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H3149 [18MY], H6614 [4DE], H6865–H6869 [18DE]

Federal Highway Administration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act relative to the cliff swallow or barn swallow, H4148 [27JN]

Roads and highways: streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, E859 [18MY], E890 [25MY]

Transportation: authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 897), H5604–H5606 [1AU]

——— importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H201–H207 [31JA], H737 [15FE], H976 [28FE], H1531–H1533 [22MR], H1715 [28MR], H6514 [29NO]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: end loan guarantee program and apply savings to deficit reduction and highway bridge program, S2048 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S33, S47 [23JA], S1180 [1MR]

Dept. of Transportation: allow funds to be used to repair or reconstruct a bridge on non-National Highway Systems Federal-aid highways, S1188 [1MR]

——— off-system bridge program funding, S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

Economy: create jobs through infrastructure investment, S6410 [19SE]

Infrastructure: repairs and reconstruction funding, S4619 [26JN]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of I–35 bridge collapse, S5811, S5847 [1AU]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647–S1650 [14MR]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, S3420 [22MY]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, S4768 [29JN]

Senate: tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S123 [26JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134) (S. Rept. 112–124), S42 [23JA]

Texts of

H.R. 897, Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act, H5605 [1AU]

S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S47, S48 [23JA], H1079 [29FE]

BRIDGES, ED C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1398 [3AU]

BRIGGS, WARREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1685 [5OC]

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (see S. 2471), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4484), H2064 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (H.R. 4484), H5085, H5086 [23JY]

Reports filed

Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4484) (H. Rept. 112–612), H5077 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4484, Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act, H5085 [23JY]

BRIGHTON, CO

Remarks in House

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

BRINER, ROBERT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E492 [29MR]

BRING JOBS HOME ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3364), S5139, S5140, S5141 [18JY], S5224, S5231, S5232, S5236, S5237 [19JY], S5263 [23JY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 3364): motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Letters

Provisions: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S5183 [19JY]

Motions

Enact (S. 3364), S4885 [11JY], S5072 [17JY], S5093 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S5182 [19JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent, S5178 [19JY]

Enact (S. 3364), S5022 [16JY]

——— motion to proceed, S5072–S5074 [17JY], S5093, S5099, S5105, S5109–S5111, S5114, S5130 [18JY], S5169, S5170, S5175, S5178, S5180–S5186, S5188–S5190 [19JY], S5328, S5346 [25JY]

BRING THE JOBS HOME LOAN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4102), H1016 [28FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4102), H4720 [10JY]

BRINGING FUGITIVES TO JUSTICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Texts of

S. 2183, provisions, S1578 [12MR]

BRINKHEIDE, JOHN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1409 [3AU], E1519 [13SE]

BRINKMEYER, BRADY

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E552 [17AP]

BRISCOE, CHARLES J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1571 [19SE]

BRISTOL, PA

Remarks in House

St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church: anniversary, E1074 [19JN]

BRISTOL, RACHEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S386 [7FE], S1930 [21MR]

BRISTOL COUNTY, MA

Remarks in House

Flaherty, Mark: Lakeville, MA, ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ Day Cookout honoree, E1415 [3AU]

Pinkham, Jim: Lakeville, MA, ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ Day Cookout honoree, E1415 [3AU]

BRISTOW, VA

Remarks in House

BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E950 [1JN]

BRITCHER, WARREN E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8069 [17DE]

BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Appointments

Members, H3148 [18MY]

BRITT, MAURICE L.

Remarks in Senate

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

BRITTON, JORDAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1320 [25JY]

BRITTON-MIHALO, TREVOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E887 [25MY]

BROAD, MOLLY CORBETT

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2237 [27AP]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H986 [28FE]

BROADBENT, MEREDITH M.

Reports filed

Nomination to the ITC: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4773 [29JN]

BROADCAST MUSIC INC.

Articles and editorials

From Receptionist to Music-Royalty Guarantor, S4361 [20JN]

BROADCASTING see Radio; Television

BROADCOM CORP.

Remarks in House

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN STEM EDUCATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

BROAS, TIMOTHY M.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4298 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the Netherlands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

BROCK, OTIS, III

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2213 [27AP]

BROCKINGTON, CRYSTAL

Proclamations

Crystal Brockington and Johnathan Davis Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1193 [29JN]

BROCKWAY, PA

Remarks in House

Devlin, Ryan: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H6662 [5DE]

BRODER, JOHN P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1225 [11JY]

BRODIE, MARGO KITSY

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1039–S1041 [27FE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1019 [17FE]

BROGAN, JAMES

Remarks in House

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

BRONNER, ETHAN

Articles and editorials

Israel’s Top Court Orders Settlers To Leave Outpost, E475 [28MR]

BRONX, NY see New York, NY

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Hall of Fame race: anniversary, E685 [27AP]

BROOK PARK, OH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1627 [21SE]

BROOKE, RUPERT

Poems

‘‘Peace’’, H1119 [1MR]

BROOKES, PETER

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, H4426 [28JN]

BROOKHAVEN, PA

Remarks in House

Coebourn Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, H2332 [8MY]

BROOKINGS, SD

Remarks in Senate

Dakota Rural Action (organization): anniversary, S6735 [13NO]

BROOKINS, HAMEL H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E904 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

BROOKLYN, NY see New York, NY

BROOKLYN, OH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1631 [21SE]

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1626 [21SE]

BROOKS, ALTON G. (TUNNEY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1061 [18JN]

BROOKS, ERIC

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2885 [26AP]

BROOKS, GA

Remarks in House

Brooks Elementary School: tribute to Veteran’s Day Program, E1710 [19OC]

BROOKS, GEORGE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1784 [16NO]

BROOKS, JACK (a former Representative from Texas)

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute, H6659 [5DE]

Tribute, H6662 [5DE], E1881 [5DE], E1896 [11DE]

BROOKS, ME

Remarks in Senate

Baldwin Apple Ladders (business): tribute, S5209 [19JY]

BROOKS, MO (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5031, H5079 [19JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3474 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H726 [14FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2813 [16MY]

Armed Forces: express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H6280 [21SE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H27 [17JA]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H641 [8FE]

China: prevent repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow diplomatic access to, and application for asylum by, such refugees (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5712 [2AU]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 3806), H803 [15FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: use Armed Forces to protect certain nuclear material of the National Nuclear Security Administration (see H.R. 6555), H6276 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4605 [28JN]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of State: designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H5766 [10SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H966 [27FE]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H4775 [10JY]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H1847 [16AP]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H5079 [19JY]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1210 [6MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1154 [5MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H571 [7FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (see H.R. 3834), H186 [27JA]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H5711 [2AU]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1571 [26MR]

Medicare: establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H1428 [20MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 93), H221 [31JA]

——— make matching contributions to Thrift Savings Fund contingent on Congress completing action on budget resolution reducing the deficit (see H.R. 1168), H476 [3FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4864 [12JY]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen U.S. strategic force posture by ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile (see H.R. 4178), H1304 [8MR]

OAS: withhold a percentage of U.S. contributions for every permanent council meeting held where provisions of the Inter-American Democratic Charter are not invoked relative to Venezuelan constitutional reforms (see H.R. 2542), H28 [17JA]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H571 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5766 [10SE]

Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 668), H1642 [27MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H376 [1FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6765 [12DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

——— express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 3444), H2813 [16MY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4250), H6152 [19SE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H7264 [18DE]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 6165), H5631 [1AU]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H903 [16FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H3405 [1JN]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 518), H78 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 4125), H1133 [1MR]

Taxation: permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

Constitutional authority statements

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (H.R. 4125), H1134 [1MR]

Taxation: permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (H.R. 6663), H6807 [13DE]

Remarks

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1620• [21SE]

Budget: deficit, H935 [17FE], H3654 [7JN]

Colleges and universities: impact of Government regulations on research, H5205 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3026• [17MY]

——— ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3026• [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5031 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to share missile defense technology with Russia, H5031 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7473 [31DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H934 [17FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3474 [5JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3654 [7JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3654 [7JN]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3710 [18JN], H3738 [19JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5870 [12SE]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to support of opposition groups, H5870 [12SE]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, H3664 [8JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties, H3710 [18JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3654 [7JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3654 [7JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7518 [1JA]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H934 [17FE]

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: anniversary of Space Camp, H3582 [7JN]

United Launch Alliance: tribute, H3587 [7JN]

Tributes

Armstrong, Neil A., H5928 [13SE]

Dunwoody, Ann E., E727• [8MY]

Lowman, Carol, E1414• [3AU]

O’Reilly, Patrick J., E1565• [19SE]

BROOKS, PETER J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1855 [30NO]

BROOKS TRAP MILL (business)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4890 [11JY]

BROOMALL, HUGH T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5480 [26JY]

BROTHERS TO THE RESCUE (organization)

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

BROUN, PAUL C. (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3053 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3530, H3546, H3578 [6JN], H3640 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4036, H4045, H4047, H4051, H4052, H4053 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4101, H4102, H4121, H4122 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3370, H3383, H3405 [1JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3677 [8JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2361, H2375, H2414, H2425 [8MY], H2544 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H376 [1FE]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H1808 [29MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H1428 [20MR]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H641 [8FE]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1808 [29MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H5202 [24JY]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5293 [25JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H441 [2FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers for the 2012 crop year (see H.R. 2487), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Energy: repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program (see H.R. 3306), H694 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 3982), H803 [15FE]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H1153 [5MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H4686 [9JY]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 4005), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an ophthalmologic service and Director of Ophthalmologic Services in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3216), H948 [21FE]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H7425 [20DE]

EPA: provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H571 [7FE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1017 [28FE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 3609), H696 [13FE]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H1808 [29MR]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H2134 [25AP]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H182 [25JA]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H3105 [17MY]

Food: replace certain Federal nutrition programs with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 6518), H6275 [21SE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6280 [21SE]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H3105 [17MY]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 4625), H2123 [25AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6234 [20SE]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

——— temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see H.R. 2497), H4656 [29JN]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H1101 [29FE]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H948 [21FE]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5079 [19JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2570 [9MY]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6675 [5DE]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H3363 [31MY]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H5010 [18JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

——— exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H2288 [27AP]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3808 [19JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H4775 [10JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1543 [22MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4864 [12JY]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H696 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H376 [1FE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

——— clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H2813 [16MY]

Power resources: streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H2072 [24AP]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H115 [23JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5202 [24JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1272 [7MR]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H4686 [9JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1392 [19MR]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H115 [23JA]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

Taxation: amend extension of temporary employee payroll tax holiday to give individuals the choice of whether to participate (see H.R. 3551), H945 [17FE]

——— clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3720), H2715 [15MY]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H3404 [1JN]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H1154 [5MR]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5010 [18JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— repeal the unearned income Medicare contribution (see H.R. 1549), H4605 [28JN]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (see H.R. 6374), H6280 [21SE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2716 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

Health: make health care expenses tax deductible, reform health savings accounts, improve Medicare flexibility, reform emergency treatment practices, and allow interstate purchase of insurance (see H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (H.R. 3883), H440 [2FE]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (H.R. 4074), H944 [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (H.R. 4171), H1305 [8MR]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3250 [30MY], H3499 [6JN], H3652 [7JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3250 [30MY], H3499 [6JN], H3652 [7JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3250 [30MY], H3499 [6JN], H3652 [7JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H94 [23JA]

Budget: deficit, H3654 [7JN]

——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (H.R. 3883), H399 [2FE], H590 [8FE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H399 [2FE]

Congressional Research Service: funding, H3677, H3679 [8JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3053, H3054 [17MY]

——— eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist in the Armed Forces, H3053, H3054 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program vehicle technologies funding, H3383 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3531, H3546, H3555 [6JN], H3640 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: Office of Community Planning and Development funding, H4096 [27JN]

——— Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity funding, H4099 [27JN]

——— Office of Housing funding, H4097 [27JN]

——— Office of Policy Development and Research funding, H4097 [27JN]

——— Office of Public and Indian Housing funding, H4096 [27JN]

——— Public Housing Capital Fund funding, H4101, H4102 [27JN]

——— Public Housing Operating Fund funding, H4102 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544, H2547 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: Federal Transit Administration funding, H4047 [26JN]

——— Office of Civil Rights funding, H4036, H4037 [26JN]

——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding, H4052 [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4036, H4037, H4045, H4047, H4051, H4052, H4053 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4101, H4102, H4121, H4122 [27JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7363 [20DE]

——— importance of job creation, H3658 [7JN]

Energy and water development: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371, H3383 [1JN]

FBI: funding, H2362 [8MY]

Federal Maritime Commission: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H4121 [27JN]

Federal Railroad Administration: funding, H4045 [26JN]

FEMA: State and local grant programs funding, H3555 [6JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3499 [6JN], H3652, H3654, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3499 [6JN], H3652, H3654, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN]

Health: make health care expenses tax deductible, reform health savings accounts, improve Medicare flexibility, reform emergency treatment practices, and allow interstate purchase of insurance (H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR], H2025–H2027 [19AP], H3814 [20JN], H5185 [24JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR], H2025–H2027 [19AP], H3814 [20JN], H5185 [24JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3677, H3679 [8JN]

LSC: funding, H2413 [8MY]

Marine Mammal Commission: funding, H2414, H2415 [8MY]

Maritime Administration: Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program funding, H4051 [26JN]

Medicaid: reform, H5184, H5185 [24JY]

Medicare: reform, H790 [15FE]

NeighborWorks America (organization): funding, H4122 [27JN]

NOAA: Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding, H2375 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, H5184, H5185 [24JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H790 [15FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 4224), H2025–H2027 [19AP], H3814 [20JN], H5185 [24JY]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H4077 [27JN]

Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3499 [6JN], H3652, H3654, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3652, H3654, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2425 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2362, H2375, H2413, H2414, H2415, H2425 [8MY], H2544, H2547 [9MY]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (H.R. 4160), H5184, H5185 [24JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1876 [17AP]

Surface Transportation Board: funding, H4053 [26JN]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1923 [18AP]

Transportation Security Administration: funding, H3546 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3640 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to restrict participation in Screening Partnership Program (SPP), H3640 [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, E1566• [19SE]

Wilkes County, GA: anniversary of Battle of Kettle Creek, E189• [14FE]

Tributes

Boylan, Peter J., E1605• [21SE]

Cutshaw, James R. (Roman), E1233• [11JY]

Harrell, William F., E1365• [31JY]

Long, Crawford, H1796 [29MR]

Pearson, Monica Kaufman, H1439 [21MR]

BROUSSARD, LA

Articles and editorials

Cajun Towns Feud About Sausage With Links to the Past, E1168 [28JN]

BROW, JOHN A.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V–22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H1206–H1208 [6MR], H1796–H1798 [29MR], H2020–H2022 [19AP], H3261–H3263 [30MY], H3729–H3731 [18JN], H4895–H4897 [17JY]

BROWARD COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Broward County Health Dept.: tribute to ‘‘Broward Is Greater Than AIDS’’ campaign, E1122 [21JN]

Broward County Sheriff’s Office: tribute to Anti-Bullying Initiative, E121 [2FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, E774 [10MY]

BROWN, ABE

Remarks in House

Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 3276), H4000, H4001 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 3276), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3276, Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL, H4000 [26JN]

BROWN, BARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1642 [21SE]

BROWN, BOB

Remarks in House

Springfield, MO, Area Sports Hall of Fame: inductee, E1543 [14SE]

BROWN, BRIDGET

Remarks in House

National Down Syndrome Society: Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

BROWN, CHRISTOPHER L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E529 [16AP], E571 [18AP]

BROWN, CHUCK

Bills and resolutions

Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 670), H3266 [30MY]

Remarks in House

ACLU of the Nation’s Capital: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Tribute, E851 [18MY], E924 [31MY]

BROWN, CLARENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1820 [28NO]

BROWN, CLAUDE B.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8342 [21DE]

BROWN, CORRINE (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3061 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3619 [7JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2536 [9MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3733 [18JN]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5328 [26JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H727 [14FE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 5186), H3734 [18JN]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H1017 [28FE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H1018 [28FE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H2289 [27AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6765 [12DE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3762), H79 [18JA]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H28 [17JA]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (see H.R. 3298), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H641 [8FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H220 [31JA]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H5728 [7AU]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4776 [10JY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H3267 [30MY]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H1210 [6MR]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5328 [26JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H159 [24JA]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6062 [14SE]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H2813 [16MY]

House of Representatives: recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

——— reestablish Page Program (see H. Res. 397), H4158 [27JN]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H3734 [18JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1807 [29MR]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3542), H1154 [5MR]

——— improve availability of assistance for certain breast and cervical cancer patients in the territories (see H.R. 2135), H6234 [20SE]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H115 [23JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H79 [18JA]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H159 [24JA]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1572 [26MR]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NIST: reduce the cost share requirement for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (see H.R. 3138), H115 [23JA]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H7360 [19DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1154 [5MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H4656 [29JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H1134 [1MR]

——— require educational agencies participating in certain school lunch and child nutrition programs to require students to receive a certain amount of nutrition education per year (see H.R. 576), H1100 [29FE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H4908 [17JY]

Taxation: allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H5526 [31JY]

——— apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see H.R. 797), H476 [3FE]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H1274 [7MR]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H903 [16FE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H3976 [21JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5766 [10SE]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1135 [1MR]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H115 [23JA]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H79 [18JA]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H6152 [19SE]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H5860 [11SE]

——— provide employment opportunities for veterans in transportation construction projects (see H.R. 3473), H115 [23JA]

Veterans Day: encourage observance by listening, with respect and without judgment, to stories of combat veterans (see H. Res. 456), H221 [31JA]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6300 [2OC]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (see H.R. 4126), H1274 [7MR]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6429 [16NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1391 [19MR]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H6234 [20SE]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6151 [19SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H5131 [23JY]

——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H1017 [28FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1543 [22MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3405 [1JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (see H.R. 6455), H6231 [20SE]

Postal Service: maintain number of officers and employees necessary to meet its homeland security and natural disaster assistance responsibilities (see H.R. 6301), H5705 [2AU]

Taxation: eliminate separate tax return forms for earned income credit, include certain information required by that form on appropriate tax forms, and compute earned income credit for taxpayers (see H.R. 4421), H2029 [19AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (H.R. 6455), H6233 [20SE]

Postal Service: maintain number of officers and employees necessary to meet its homeland security and natural disaster assistance responsibilities (H.R. 6301), H5709 [2AU]

Taxation: eliminate separate tax return forms for earned income credit, include certain information required by that form on appropriate tax forms, and compute earned income credit for taxpayers (H.R. 4421), H2031 [19AP]

Poems

‘‘On Point, Shades of Black and Green,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1148• [27JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3235 [30MY]

Bahamas: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Bimini Plaque Project, E1686• [5OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1710, H1715 [28MR]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Social Security benefits, H6837 [18DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), H3444• [5JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5687 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding, H3619 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3619 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program funding, H2536 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (H.R. 6375), E1605• [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4109 [27JN]

Eatonville, FL: anniversary, E1366• [31JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6610 [4DE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H452 [3FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1935 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1928 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2101 [25AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1935 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4622 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1928 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2101 [25AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4784 [11JY]

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1437 [21MR]

Medicaid: reform, H6610 [4DE]

Medicare: reform, H6610 [4DE]

Miami, FL: Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center operating room construction funding, E1605• [21SE]

Orlando, FL: tribute to YMCA of Central Florida for ‘‘Red Tail Pilots Tribute’’ event, E232• [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4664, H4674, H4675 [9JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4784 [11JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5687 [2AU]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1606 [27MR], H1928 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1606 [27MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1935 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4622 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1928 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2101 [25AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2536 [9MY]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (H.R. 5954), H6485• [28NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1478• [11SE]

Transportation: infrastructure funding, H1715 [28MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), H3240 [30MY]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (H.R. 6374), H6478 [28NO]

Veterans: health care funding, H3235 [30MY]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), H4663, H4664 [9JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2740 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H927• [17FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3235 [30MY], E1148• [27JN]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E232• [17FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1569 [26MR]

Tributes

Blocker, Ronald, E1126• [21JN]

Brown, Chuck, E851• [18MY], E924• [31MY]

Clark, Mercerdese, E1402• [3AU]

Costello, Representative, H5908• [12SE]

Dennis, Willye, E372• [16MR]

Evans, Earl, Jr., E235• [21FE]

Felder, Anne Mitchell, E1262• [17JY]

Footer, Toby L., E1992• [21DE]

Goss, Suzanne, E1158• [27JN]

Hemsley, Sherman, E1443• [3AU]

Johnson, Leon C., Sr., E227• [17FE]

Maclay, Jeffrey, E13• [13JA]

Mills, John E.A., E1326• [25JY]

Payne, Donald M., H1203 [6MR]

Saunders, Ansil, E1681• [5OC]

Sharpton, Ada, E442• [26MR]

BROWN, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Study Predicts 42 Percent of Americans Will Be Obese in 2030, S2948 [8MY]

BROWN, DENNIS

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

BROWN, ERIC

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

BROWN, GAGE

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

BROWN, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1534 [14SE]

BROWN, HAROLD C., JR. (HAL)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1789 [19MR]

BROWN, HELEN GURLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1457 [10SE]

BROWN, JERRY (Governor of California)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1954 [19DE]

BROWN, JESSE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1051 [18JN]

BROWN, JOSEPH P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1743 [13NO]

BROWN, KAMDEN

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

BROWN, KELVIN D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E25 [17JA]

BROWN, LaRAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1820 [28NO]

BROWN, LORRAINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E245 [27FE]

BROWN, MAIA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4831 [10JY]

BROWN, MARSHA LEWIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E667 [26AP]

BROWN, NANCY A.

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S841 [16FE]

BROWN, NICK AND TRACY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E118 [2FE]

BROWN, O.C.

Remarks in House

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

BROWN, PAUL

Bills and resolutions

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6675 [5DE]

Remarks in House

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (H.R. 6633), H7318 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6633, Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX, H7318 [19DE]

BROWN, R. JESS

Reports filed

R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1073) (H. Rept. 112–711), H7423 [20DE]

BROWN, ROBERT H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1571 [19SE]

BROWN, SCOTT P. (a Senator from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3791 [6JN], S3840, S3850 [7JN], S3905, S3917 [11JN], S4419 [21JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6970 [27NO], S7049, S7050, S7052, S7054, S7056, S7060, S7065, S7074, S7079, S7109, S7113 [28NO], S7156, S7196, S7217, S7218, S7248, S7251, S7271 [29NO], S7304 [30NO], S7326, S7338, S7346 [3DE], S7384 [4DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6276 [12SE], S6363 [13SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5896 [1AU]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2333 [16AP], S2435 [17AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2103 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S700 [15FE], S851, S864 [16FE], S1541 [8MR], S1614 [13MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1797, S1806 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4896 [11JY], S4973 [12JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5740 [31JY], S5885 [1AU]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S4460 [25JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3730 [5JN]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2732 [25AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4894 [11JY]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see S. 3624), S6625 [21SE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S1195 [1MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Boston College: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (see S. Res. 437), S2731 [25AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3633 [24MY]

——— issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S6627 [21SE]

China: recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S6458 [19SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S6547 [20SE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

——— prohibit earmarks (see S. 1930), S262 [1FE]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S7215 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S1195 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see S. 1381), S76 [24JA]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S4204 [14JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see S. 277), S1089 [28FE]

——— improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4461 [25JN]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S6456 [19SE]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S6457 [19SE]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. Res. 176), S6458 [19SE]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3632 [24MY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S4205 [14JN]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S5382 [25JY]

FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4369 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S6455 [19SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S44 [23JA]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S6547 [20SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6458 [19SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3785 [6JN]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lowell National Historical Park: authorize exchange of land or interest in land (see S. 1215), S5381 [25JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1195 [1MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S6456 [19SE]

Medicare: allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 2057), S6456 [19SE]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S6456 [19SE]

——— expand access to medication therapy management services (see S. 274), S6455 [19SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S163 [30JA]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S6547 [20SE]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see S. 960), S3130 [14MY]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S6456 [19SE]

——— issue a semipostal stamp for research and demonstration projects relating to autism spectrum disorders (see S. 2472), S6456 [19SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S3977 [12JN]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

National Women’s High-Growth Business Bipartisan Task Force: establish (see S. 3196), S6341 [13SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S495 [9FE]

President’s Youth Council: establish (see S. Res. 608), S7402 [4DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2732 [25AP]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see S. 2013), S6627 [21SE]

SBA: reauthorize the women’s business center program (see S. 3197), S6341 [13SE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S6341 [13SE]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (see S. 2190), S1613 [13MR]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 219), S2324 [16AP]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S2825 [26AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S1195 [1MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 526), S5304 [24JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S568 [13FE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see S. 3471), S6109 [11SE]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1512), S4299 [19JN]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S2393 [17AP]

——— extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (see S. 2050), S208 [31JA]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2201), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S6746 [13NO]

——— increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 1577), S1050 [27FE]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S4460 [25JN]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, MA: designate (see S. 2316), S2545 [19AP]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S209 [31JA]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S5047 [16JY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3236), S5733 [31JY]

——— improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see S. 3698), S8203 [19DE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6627 [21SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S262 [1FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S4239 [18JN]

White, Kevin H.: tribute (see S. Res. 365), S261 [1FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6457 [19SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S44 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (see S. 2232), S2001 [22MR]

Colleges and universities: require institutions of higher education to post certain IRS returns on their websites (see S. 2835), S2927 [7MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2834), S2927 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: dedicate funds from the Crime Victims Fund to victims of elder abuse (see S. 3294), S4203 [14JN] (see S. 3490), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3249), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to nonprofit organizations for construction of facilities for temporary lodging in connection with the examination, treatment, or care of a veteran (see S. 3324), S4368 [20JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

Employment: establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (see S. 3283), S3900 [11JN]

Federal employees: require Members and employees of Congress and other Federal employees who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose delinquent tax liability (see S. 2195), S1734 [15MR]

Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones Post Office Building, Westminster, MA: designate (see S. 3662), S7458 [5DE]

SSA: reform process for closure of field offices (see S. 3489), S5977 [2AU]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S148 [30JA]

Letters

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: by, S4945 [12JY]

Lists

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Privilege of the floor

Rose, Jay, S3457 [22MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8342 [21DE]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

Boston, MA: inclusion of Massachusetts General Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ list, S5131 [18JY]

Colleges and universities: require institutions of higher education to post certain IRS returns on their websites (S. 2835), S2946 [8MY]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S148 [30JA], S2945 [8MY]

——— prohibit earmarks, S295 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S193, S196, S197 [31JA], S248, S254 [1FE], S291, S295, S302, S304 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1980 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S146 [30JA]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S148 [30JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (S. 1728), S4840 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8342 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S4141 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2945 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2834), S2946 [8MY]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S248 [1FE]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (S. 3283), S4180 [14JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3412 [22MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S304 [2FE]

Hanscom AFB, MA: impact of proposed change in leadership rank structure on cybersecurity, S4230 [18JN]

Harrison, Kayla: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6533 [20SE]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S3676 [4JN]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, S302 [2FE]

——— require public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, S248 [1FE]

NOAA: misuse of fishermen fines to purchase luxury boat and demand for greater accountability regarding the misuse of Government vessels, S893• [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on tax burden, S4924 [12JY]

Postal Service: establish citizen’s protection advocates and require Strategic Advisory Commission on Postal Service Solvency and Innovation to develop inter-agency agreements to provide additional services, S2649 [24AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2371, S2375 [17AP], S2636, S2649 [24AP], S2697 [25AP]

Raisman, Alexandra: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6533 [20SE]

Run to Home Base (organization): tribute, S5970• [2AU]

Securities: amend securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (S. 1791), S1111 [29FE], S2230 [29MR]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1894 [21MR], S2230 [29MR]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7756 [12DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1894 [21MR], S2230 [29MR]

Social Security: prevent fraud and restore fiscal accountability by improving improper payment rates, S2946 [8MY]

Taxation: prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2945 [8MY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4924 [12JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, S3412 [22MY], S4924 [12JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), S3958 [12JN]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S1895 [21MR], S3958 [12JN]

Votes: position on missed, S8342• [21DE]

Year of the Girl: designate (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S4840 [11JY], S7698 [10DE], S7757, S7788 [12DE], S8004 [13DE], S8254 [20DE], S8349 [21DE], S8448 [27DE], S8499 [28DE], S8546 [30DE], S8575 [31DE]

Tributes

Begich, Senator, S196 [31JA]

Brown, Claude B., S8342• [21DE]

Connors, John M., Jr. (Jack), S3724 [5JN]

Daley, Joseph N., S1192• [1MR]

Davey, Irene, S2542 [19AP]

Dignam, John F., S6536• [20SE]

Dulong, Michael G., S3681 [4JN]

Hamilton, Hurmon E., Jr., S1730 [15MR]

Hoopes, Nathaniel, S147 [30JA]

Hudner, Thomas J., Jr., S3081 [10MY]

Stanford, Moira McCarthy, S6536• [20SE]

BROWN, SHANTE

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

BROWN, SHARI

Remarks in House

National Center for Family Literacy: Toyota Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E462 [28MR]

BROWN, SHERROD (a Senator from Ohio)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3991 [12JN], S4206, S4210 [14JN], S4245 [18JN], S4270 [19JN], S4419 [21JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8142 [18DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S181, S215, S216 [31JA], S243 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7046, S7052, S7056, S7096, S7097 [28NO], S7218, S7219, S7232, S7234, S7242 [29NO], S7359 [3DE], S7384 [4DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6279, S6283 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3330 [21MY], S3455 [22MY]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8374, S8378 [21DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2497, S2509 [18AP], S2547 [19AP], S2688 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2036 [26MR], S2093 [27MR], S2244 [29MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S573 [13FE], S655 [14FE], S789 [15FE], S910 [17FE], S1050 [27FE], S1090 [28FE], S1210, S1365 [1MR], S1395, S1398 [5MR], S1423, S1430 [6MR], S1467, S1468 [7MR], S1601 [13MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1747, S1755 [15MR], S1796 [19MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4827 [10JY], S4897 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139 [18JY]

World War II: tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S6003, S6004, S6010 [2AU]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S8235 [20DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Agriculture: promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see S. 2369), S2731 [25AP]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4461 [25JN]

——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see S. 3624), S6625 [21SE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2326 [16AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S3631 [24MY]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S1194 [1MR]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

——— prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 1534), S2546 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2326 [16AP]

——— suspend limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible to receive loan guarantees (see S. 368), S3129 [14MY]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— limit increases in certain costs of health care services under departmental health care programs (see S. 3203), S3730 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S699 [15FE] (see S. 2343), S2732 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see S. 3391), S6456 [19SE]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 2192), S6456 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative (see S. 3421), S5257 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize transport of individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (see S. 3511), S5977 [2AU]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see S. 1147), S4725 [28JN]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S567 [13FE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 3628), S6800 [14NO]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

——— increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN]

——— designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 1335), S3280 [17MY]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S6456 [19SE]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S3632 [24MY]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S5979 [2AU]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4675 [27JN] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S8665 [2JA]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S699 [15FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (see S. 3709), S8364 [21DE]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 3588), S6545 [20SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 539), S75 [24JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S6627 [21SE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2825 [26AP]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2602 [23AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S262 [1FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S2244 [29MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 227), S6455 [19SE]

——— extend reasonable cost contracts (see S. 1497), S1384 [5MR]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S6546 [20SE]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5732 [31JY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S3839 [7JN]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR]

National Adopt a Library Day: designate (see S. Res. 425), S2496 [18AP]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 565), S6454 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 484), S3782 [6JN]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S8042 [13DE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 417), S2243 [29MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S2243 [29MR]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3631 [24MY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S1933 [21MR]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S615 [14FE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see S. 1945), S2086 [27MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 435), S4205 [14JN]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S5382 [25JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2240), S2085 [27MR]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S3839 [7JN]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S4637 [26JN]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S6745 [13NO]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S6626 [21SE]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S2242 [29MR]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see S. 1526), S5979 [2AU]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 845), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S2966 [8MY] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN]

——— require the use of domestic property to be eligible for certain tax incentives for solar energy (see S. 3183), S3174 [15MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S1384 [5MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S851 [16FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S7303 [30NO]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S5872 [1AU]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1790 [19MR]

——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see S. 634), S6271 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Columbus, OH: anniversary (see S. Res. 375), S614 [14FE]

Corps of Engineers: preserve historical integrity of Zoar, OH, while carrying out any study or construction of flood damage reduction measures, including levees (see S. 3580), S6545 [20SE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see S. 3484), S5977 [2AU]

David F. Winder Dept. of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mansfield, OH: designate (see S. 3238), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve the program of access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (see S. 2298), S2496 [18AP]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see S. 2108), S614 [14FE]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of work-study allowances for individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs (see S. 3503), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide veterans, when they electronically file claims for benefits, with notice that relevant services may be available to them from veterans service organizations (see S. 3052), S3042 [9MY]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 2094), S494 [9FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S5486 [26JY]

Financial institutions: provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (see S. Res. 377), S699 [15FE]

Motor vehicles: improve certain laws relative to use of high occupancy vehicle facilities (see S. 3191), S3234 [16MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see S. 3327), S4417 [21JN]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S1147 [29FE]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see S. 3392), S5085 [17JY]

Tariff: (acetato) pentammine cobalt dinitrate with a polymeric or paraffinic carrier mixture (see S. 2501), S2824 [26AP]

——— alkali metal phenate, mineral oil, and p-dodecylphenol mixtures (see S. 2499), S2823 [26AP]

——— barium magnesium aluminate phosphor activated by europium or manganese (see S. 2544), S2922 [7MY]

——— basic violet 11 (see S. 2539), S2922 [7MY]

——— basic violet 11—1 (see S. 2540), S2922 [7MY]

——— benzene, polypropene derivatives (see S. 2502), S2824 [26AP]

——— benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, with 2- aminoethanol and poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-[1-oxo-9- octadecenyl]- w-hydroxy-, (9Z) mixtures (see S. 2505), S2824 [26AP]

——— calcium chloride phosphate phosphor activated by manganese and antimony (see S. 2535), S2922 [7MY]

——— caprolactam disulfide with an elastomer binder of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and ethyl vinyl acetate, and dispersing agents mixtures (see S. 2489), S2823 [26AP]

——— clarify duty on sanitary towels and tampons, diapers and diaper liners for babies, and similar articles, of any material (see S. 2545), S2922 [7MY]

——— clearcoat lacquer (see S. 2495), S2823 [26AP]

——— copper phthalocyanine green 7, crude (see S. 2491), S2823 [26AP]

——— D-galacto-D-mannan (see S. 2506), S2824 [26AP]

——— D-galacto-D-mannan, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride (83589-59-7), 1-propanaminium, 2,3-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (34004-36-9) and water (see S. 2504), S2824 [26AP]

——— ethylene-propylene polymer (see S. 2486), S2823 [26AP]

——— 4,8-dicyclohexyl -6-2,10-dimethyl -12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]- dioxaphosphocin (see S. 2478), S2823 [26AP]

——— 4,4’-oxydiphthalic anhydride (see S. 2498), S2823 [26AP]

——— 4-vinylbenzenesulfonic acid, lithium salt (see S. 2480), S2823 [26AP]

——— 4-vinylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt hydrate (see S. 2482), S2823 [26AP]

——— frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like (see S. 2488), S2823 [26AP]

——— huron yellow dye (see S. 2549), S2922 [7MY]

——— invisible blue dye (see S. 2550), S2922 [7MY]

——— lanthanum phosphate phosphor, activated by cerium and terbium (see S. 2553), S2922 [7MY]

——— N’-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,Ndimethylurea with acrylate rubber mixtures (see S. 2475), S2823 [26AP]

——— o-chloro-p-toluidine (3-chloro-4-methylaniline) (see S. 2479), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde (see S. 2493), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (RODA) (see S. 2503), S2824 [26AP]

——— 1,3-propanediaminium, N-[3-[[[dimethyl[3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-pro-penyl)amino]propyl]ammonio]acety ]amino]propyl]-2-hydroxy-N,N,N’,N’,N’-pentamethyl-, trichloride, polymer with 2-propenamide (see S. 2483), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1-octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-,(Sp-4-2)-[29H. 31.-phthalocyanine-2-sulfonato(3-)-kN29,kN30,kN31, kN32]cuprate(1-) (see S. 2481), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-ethan-1-one (and isomers) mixture (see S. 2476), S2823 [26AP]

——— parts of frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like (see S. 2507), S2824 [26AP]

——— phosphorescent pigment (see S. 2541), S2922 [7MY]

——— plastic laminate sheets (see S. 2485), S2823 [26AP]

——— polyethylene glycol, C16 C18 fatty acids, and C2 C6 aliphatic hydrocarbons mixtures (see S. 2497), S2823 [26AP]

——— p-toluidine (see S. 2484), S2823 [26AP]

——— reactive red (see S. 2546), S2922 [7MY]

——— sodium thiocyanate (see S. 2492), S2823 [26AP]

——— solvent orange 115, marigold orange (see S. 2542), S2922 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 131, fluorescent yellow M, Mohawk (see S. 2543), S2922 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 160—1, Potomac (see S. 2551), S2922 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 195 (see S. 2548), S2922 [7MY]

——— strontium halophosphate doped with europium (see S. 2547), S2922 [7MY]

——— 3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one (methylionine) (see S. 2500), S2824 [26AP]

——— 3-trifluoromethyl-4-nitrophenol (see S. 2490), S2823 [26AP]

——— 2-cyclo-hexylidene-2-phenyl acetonitrile (see S. 2487), S2823 [26AP]

——— 2-oxepanone, polymer with aziridine and tetrahydro- 2H-pyran-2-one, dodecanoate ester (see S. 2494), S2823 [26AP]

——— warp knit open-work fabric (see S. 2477), S2823 [26AP]

——— yttrium oxide phosphor, activated by europium (see S. 2552), S2922 [7MY]

——— zinc dicyanato diamine with an elastomer binder of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and ethyl vinyl acetate, and dispersing agents mixtures (see S. 2496), S2823 [26AP]

Taxation: limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see S. 3485), S5977 [2AU]

——— make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see S. 3307), S4238 [18JN]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO]

World War II: tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2324 [16AP]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S8235 [20DE]

Privilege of the floor

Cohen, Ben, S5688 [30JY]

Jamal, Ghazan, S5894 [1AU]

Lacko, Michelle, S3798 [6JN]

Parsons, Jennifer, S5238 [19JY]

Smith, Nicole, S802 [15FE]

Yakub, Kareem, S5894 [1AU]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4143 [13JN], S4270 [19JN], S4398 [21JN], S4833 [10JY]

——— strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

Alcoa Inc.: tribute, S560 [13FE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8196 [19DE]

Arizona: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 373), S657 [14FE]

Armed Forces: strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 3322), S5848 [1AU]

Bryan, OH: opening of David Betts Double Play Diamond, S7342 [3DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S3133 [14MY]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 549), S6238 [11SE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2222), S2207 [29MR]

Chardon, OH: express condolences to community and families of victims of Chardon High School shooting, S1186 [1MR]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3457 [22MY]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (S. Res. 357), S173 [30JA]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, S4457• [25JN]

Columbus, OH: anniversary (S. Res. 375), S657, S658 [14FE]

——— tribute to Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Reseach Institute, S4457• [25JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S823 [16FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S174 [30JA]

——— extend the same financial conflict of interest rules to Senators and their staff that apply to congressional committee and Executive Office of the President staff, S182 [31JA], S241, S243 [1FE], S295, S309 [2FE]

——— modify reporting requirements for personal financial trade transactions by Members and certain employees, S182 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S182, S194 [31JA], S241, S243 [1FE], S309 [2FE]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, S1602, S1608 [13MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S7341 [3DE]

Cordray, Richard: recess appointment to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S151 [30JA]

Corps of Engineers: Great Lakes dredging funding, S8196 [19DE]

Dayton, OH: tribute to hosting of NCAA men’s basketball tournament first round games, S1919 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S4143 [13JN]

——— increase awareness of the Summer Food Service Program, S4359 [20JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4144 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2589 [23AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S2931 [7MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3677 [4JN], S3834 [7JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2935, S2953 [8MY], S3028 [9MY], S3060 [10MY], S3261, S3262, S3263 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S413 [9FE]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (S. 3461), S5735 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (S. 1236), S172 [30JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (S. 2108), S619 [14FE]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S2931 [7MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S1608 [13MR], S2384 [17AP], S3893 [11JN], S4815 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2589 [23AP]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5689 [30JY]

——— implementation of Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, S4930 [12JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4463 [25JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S8614 [1JA]

——— impact of Government bailout of automobile industry, S3892 [11JN]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S1174 [1MR], S2132, S2133 [28MR], S2383 [17AP], S3419 [22MY]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S823 [16FE], S3123 [14MY], S4814 [10JY]

EPA: address soil contamination issues in areas surrounding former lead smelter sites, S3322 [21MY]

——— assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (S. 2094), S413 [9FE]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S2486 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3123 [14MY]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (S. 3444), S5726 [31JY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S4452 [25JN]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), S8641 [2JA]

Financial institutions: provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (S. 3048), S5921–S5923 [2AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), S1608 [13MR]

——— clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

——— U.S. deficit, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Galante, Carol J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8527 [30DE]

——— suitability to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner relative to actions addressing issues of FHA solvency, S8527 [30DE]

General Motors Co.: anniversary of Chevrolet Cruze automobile, S6097 [11SE]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (S. Res. 377), S690, S691 [15FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S4452 [25JN]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S3141 [15MY], S3768, S3772 [6JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8196 [19DE]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), S2931 [7MY]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S4814 [10JY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S5654 [30JY]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3321 [21MY]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2486 [18AP]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, S3626• [24MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S4231 [18JN]

Lowell National Historical Park: authorize exchange of land or interest in land (H.R. 2240), S2931 [7MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7434 [5DE]

Moore, Brandon: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S151• [30JA]

Motor vehicles: domestic sourcing of auto supply parts, S1175 [1MR]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S560 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S3419 [22MY]

——— improve safety of motorcoaches, S1188 [1MR]

——— improve safety of motorcoaches (S. 453), S7342 [3DE]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, S4457• [25JN]

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 550), S6238 [11SE]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission and goals (S. Res. 374), S657 [14FE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (S. Res. 358), S173 [30JA]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 548), S6238 [11SE]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, S2079 [27MR]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 462), S3689 [4JN]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S6440 [19SE]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (S. Res. 468), S3385 [21MY]

National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 469), S3386, S3387 [21MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 533), S5688 [30JY]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 3221), S3457 [22MY]

Obama, President: formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (S. 3327), S5126 [18JY]

Ohio: tribute to teams advancing to Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament, S1919 [21MR]

Ohio University Post (publication): anniversary, S7033• [28NO]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S., S5181 [19JY], S5726 [31JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5007, S5012 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S194 [31JA]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2207 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7359 [3DE]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S3141 [15MY], S3768, S3772 [6JN]

Rare Disease Day: designate (S. Res. 383), S1143 [29FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1188 [1MR], S1602, S1608 [13MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S4452 [25JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7434 [5DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (S. 3285), S5125 [18JY]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7434 [5DE]

Senate: legislative program, S174 [30JA], S659 [14FE], S2931 [7MY], S3133 [14MY], S3388 [21MY], S3458 [22MY], S3690 [4JN], S4161 [13JN], S4833 [10JY], S5689 [30JY], S6239 [11SE], S7360 [3DE]

——— reading of George Washington’s farewell address, unanimous-consent agreement, S659 [14FE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8614 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5285 [24JY]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2935 [8MY], S3060 [10MY], S3263 [17MY], S3677 [4JN]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5181 [19JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 2105), S659 [14FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6097 [11SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S2913 [7MY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4832, S4833 [10JY]

World Trade Organization: U.S. complaint against China over tariffs on American-made automobile exports, S4814 [10JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S4669 [27JN]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3769 [6JN]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S2382 [17AP]

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S1418• [6MR]

Tributes

Crown, John, S2382 [17AP]

Harget, Frank E., S3769 [6JN]

Hudner, Thomas J., Jr., S3399 [22MY]

Mikulski, Senator, S1918 [21MR]

Price, Raymond J., III, S2079 [27MR]

BROWN, TOM

Remarks in House

Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.: Phoenix Community Achievement Leader Award recipient, E1341 [26JY]

BROWN, WESLEY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E984 [5JN], E1036 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3680 [4JN]

BROWN, WHITNEY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5050 [16JY]

BROWN, ZACHERY

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

BROWN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, H4787 [11JY]

BROWNE, MAX

Remarks in House

Gatorade National Football Player of the Year: award recipient, E1982 [21DE]

BROWNING, JESSE R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E806 [15MY]

BROWNSBORO, TX

Remarks in House

Chandler Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1569 [19SE]

BROWN-SOW, LYNETTE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1587 [21SE]

BRUBAKER, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E922 [31MY]

BRUBECK, DAVID W.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 831), H6806 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6686 [11DE], H6768 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8586 [31DE]

BRUCE, DIANE

Remarks in House

Nebraska: tribute to 2d Congressional District Women in Business Spotlight award recipients, E1949 [18DE]

BRUCE, MALLISYN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E857 [18MY]

BRUCE, PAT

Remarks in Senate

BLM: Making a Difference National Volunteer Award recipient, S4148 [13JN]

BRUGUIER, ERIC

Articles and editorials

Native American Tribal Leaders—Indian Country Shouldn’t Be Hostage to Far-Off Conflicts, E1478 [11SE]

BRUMBY, OTIS A., JR.

Articles and editorials

Journal Publisher Dies After Two-Year Battle With Cancer, S6026–S6028 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1466 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6026–S6029 [10SE]

BRUMIDI, CONSTANTINO

Addresses

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Enzi, S5967 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

U.S. arrival: anniversary (see H. Res. 816), H6428 [16NO]

BRUMLEY, ALBERT E.

Remarks in House

Hartford Music Co.: anniversary of ‘‘I’ll Fly Away’’, H6809 [17DE]

BRUNICARDI, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1690 [9OC]

BRUNSWICK, ME

Remarks in Senate

Gelato Fiasco, Inc.: tribute, S2724 [25AP]

Jen’s Place (business): tribute, S8040 [13DE]

PenBay Solutions LLC: tribute, S1145 [29FE]

Rich, Stuart: Technology Association of Maine CxO of the Year Award recipient, S1145 [29FE]

BRUSCATO, ANGELA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E285 [29FE]

BRYAN, OH

Remarks in Senate

David Betts Double Play Diamond: opening, S7342 [3DE]

BRYANT, GIDARELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1274 [18JY]

BRYANT, JOHN R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1418 [6MR]

BRYCE, ROBERT

Articles and editorials

Lawmakers Question Gift of 20 F–16s to Morsi’s Egypt, H6802 [13DE]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

BUCCI, FRANK A.

Remarks in House

Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA: Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E551 [17AP]

BUCH, RONALD L.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8364 [21DE]

BUCHANAN, KEAGAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5688 [30JY]

BUCHANAN, VERN (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3733 [18JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H220 [31JA]

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see H. Res. 507), H28 [17JA]

Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H4685 [9JY]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H1154 [5MR]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6397 [15NO]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 5968), H3806 [19JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Courts: prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H1571 [26MR]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H5860 [11SE]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2051), H4907 [17JY]

——— carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 198), H1543 [22MR]

——— enable certain nonprofit organizations that serve homeless veterans to participate in the Grant and Per Diem Program to provide transitional housing or facilities for homeless veterans (see H.R. 5830), H5331 [30JY]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H697 [13FE]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2212 [26AP]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

EPA: limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1808 [29MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1543 [22MR]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5712 [2AU]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1428 [20MR]

Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 2166), H441 [2FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5708), H5131 [23JY]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5010 [18JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 3096), H903 [16FE]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H2033 [19AP]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3734 [18JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H3267 [30MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H1428 [20MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2212 [26AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Law enforcement: ensure that sex offenders or sexually violent predators are not eligible for parole (see H.R. 578), H1209 [6MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1807 [29MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers’ compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 5284), H2716 [15MY]

——— clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H4685 [9JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H3915 [20JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H2569 [9MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H440 [2FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2813 [16MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5202 [24JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6429 [16NO]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6234 [20SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H1804 [29MR]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1004), H2329 [7MY]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 476), H512 [6FE]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H6369 [14NO]

——— provide an increased penalty in certain cases of fraudulent understatement of a taxpayer’s liability by a tax return preparer (see H.R. 5630), H5131 [23JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3105 [17MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Water pollution: impose penalties and provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units (see H.R. 3393), H1154 [5MR]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6151 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H816 [16FE]

Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496• [12SE]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H385 [2FE]

Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills, H3224 [30MY]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, H3224 [30MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3224 [30MY]

Florida: tribute to 13th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E451• [27MR]

——— tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327• [25JY]

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724• [8MY]

Votes: correction, E948• [1JN]

World Circus Day: observance, E546• [17AP]

Reports filed

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Buchanan: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–588), H4774 [10JY]

Tributes

Anderson, David, H589 [8FE]

Horowitz, Herbert, E1565• [19SE]

Kichen, Lee F., E1827• [28NO]

Waters, Gil, E1742• [13NO]

BUCKEY, JOHN

Remarks in House

Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association: Bertram H. Holland High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1457 [10SE]

BUCKINGHAM, GREYSON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2491 [18AP]

BUCKLES, FRANK W.

Amendments

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), S8373 [21DE], H7496 [31DE]

Bills and resolutions

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H5764 [10SE]

Remarks in House

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), H6733–H6739 [12DE]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), Senate amendment, H7495–H7498 [31DE]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 938), H124 [24JA], H386 [2FE], H6736 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), S8378 [21DE]

Reports filed

World War I Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6364) (H. Rept. 112–701), H6765 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6364, World War I Memorial Act, H6733–H6735 [12DE]

BUCKLEY, JAMES L. (a former Senator from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Gateway National Recreation Area: name Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station in honor of James L. Buckley (see H.R. 5958), H3733 [18JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Gateway National Recreation Area: name Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station in honor of James L. Buckley (H.R. 5958), H5086, H5087 [23JY]

Reports filed

Gateway National Recreation Area Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station Naming in Honor of James L. Buckley: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5958) (H. Rept. 112–608), H5077 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5958, Gateway National Recreation Area Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station naming in honor of James L. Buckley, H5086 [23JY]

BUCKS BEAUTIFUL (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2023 [31DE]

BUCKS COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Block, Francine: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506 [29MR]

Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Mandir (Hindu temple): tribute, E1619 [21SE]

Bucks Beautiful (organization): tribute, E2023 [31DE]

Bucks County YWCA: tribute to ‘‘Women Who Make a Difference’’ award recipients, E760 [10MY]

Girl Scouts: tribute to Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Lahaska, PA: anniversary of Peddler’s Village, E1169 [28JN]

Levittown, PA: anniversary, H3741 [19JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

Warren, PA: anniversary of Sines Nickel & Dime Store, E1445 [3AU]

BUCSHON, LARRY (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6212 [20SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H2569 [9MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program (see H.R. 1739), H1543 [22MR]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2663 [11MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H6318 [26OC]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H2647 [10MY]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 3144), H6001 [13SE]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see H.R. 6401), H5999 [13SE]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H4656 [29JN]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H182 [25JA]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

Economy: increase business engagement and improve training opportunities for occupations in-demand in order to get Americans back to work (see H.R. 3611), H159 [24JA]

Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1916 [17AP]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H3363 [31MY]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H4908 [17JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H4656 [29JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1273 [7MR]

Federal aid programs: consolidate and streamline redundant and ineffective Federal workforce development programs (see H.R. 3610), H159 [24JA]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4685 [9JY]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H5923 [12SE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H2447 [8MY]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H6234 [20SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H1154 [5MR]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2447 [8MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4605 [28JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H3700 [8JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety practices and compliance in order to prevent mine accidents (see H.R. 3697), H1210 [6MR]

——— improve mine safety practices and compliance in order to prevent mine accidents, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3697), H1498 [21MR]

——— require greater experience of mine safety inspectors (see H.R. 6547), H6276 [21SE]

National and Community Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H182 [25JA]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1112), H5526 [31JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4864 [12JY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H3732 [18JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6001 [13SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 3501), H79 [18JA]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1101 [29FE]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H3267 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (H.R. 6456), H6233 [20SE]

Letters

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, Ed Rendell, and Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, Building America’s Future Education Fund, H2102 [25AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H227 [1FE]

Remarks

Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.: tribute to health care innovations, E1319• [25JY]

Clinton, IN: Corps of Engineers completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: designate (H.R. 3742), H5102, H5103 [23JY]

EPA: impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H1029 [29FE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100, H5101, H5102 [23JY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2102 [25AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2102 [25AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1464 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4747 [10JY]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, H4747 [10JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1857 [17AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on tax burden, H4747 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4747 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1464 [21MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1857 [17AP]

Princeton, IN: Indiana Stellar Community Award recipient, E955• [1JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3792 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4622 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2102 [25AP], H3792 [19JN]

——— remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, H4623 [29JN]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 3556), H5103, H5104 [23JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: require officials proposing rules to publish scientific studies relied upon in developing such rules, H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1615• [21SE]

Terre Haute, IN: tribute to CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, E1108• [21JN]

Transportation: encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

Tributes

Fields, Arronn D., E984• [5JN]

Princeton, IN: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., H228 [1FE]

Spohn, Paul B., E254• [27FE]

BUDD, HERBERT A., JR.

Remarks in House

Woodbury, NJ: tribute to Woodbury Rotary Park Memorial Walkway, E973 [5JN]

BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING TRANSPARENCY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 3581): consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

Letters

Provisions: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

Enact (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

OMB: require all budgets submitted to the President be prepared using both accrual-based and cash-based accounting standards, H544, H545 [7FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Provisions: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, provisions, H523 [7FE]

BUDGET BEFORE BORROWING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

BUDGET CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

Articles and editorials

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 4966), H2266 [27AP] (see H.R. 6365), H5765 [10SE] (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY] (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Excerpts

Provisions (S. 365): Senate budget enforcement, S6095 [11SE]

Letters

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Committee of the Budget (Senate) revision of aggregates and allocations of spending authority: Senator Sessions, S3405 [22MY]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5967 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956–H5969 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], E1522 [13SE], E1541 [14SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act with a deficit-reducing increase in tax revenue, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY], H4918, H4920–H4926 [18JY], H5024 [19JY], H5208 [25JY], H5959 [13SE], H6160 [20SE]

——— sequestration, H5758 [10SE], H5926 [13SE], H6235 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— limit funding to amount authorized under the Budget Control Act, H3075, H3076 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: impact of budget sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE], H6767 [13DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

Renewable energy: impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]

Social Security: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut benefits, H6473 [28NO], H6835, H6837 [18DE]

Women: impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), S3405 [22MY], S5053 [17JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6485–S6488 [20SE]

——— clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S2990 [9MY], S3154 [15MY], S5053 [17JY], S7286 [30NO]

——— impact of sequestration, S8566 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1517, S1518, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3671 [4JN], S3756–S3758 [6JN]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5117, S5119 [18JY], S5173, S5174, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5413 [25JY], S6293, S6296 [13SE], S6412 [19SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (S. 3228), S3740 [6JN]

——— sequestration, S6242, S6243 [12SE], S6479 [20SE]

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense: economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4653–S4658 [27JN]

Veterans Jobs Corps Act: violation of Budget Control Act by increasing authority and outlays above Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) allocation, S6317 [13SE], S6396 [19SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5872, Sequestration Transparency Act, H4920 [18JY]

H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5957 [13SE]

BUDGET OR BUST ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3883), H590 [8FE]

BUDGET—U.S.

Amendments

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H611, H613 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H600 [8FE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6468 [19SE], S6501, S6502, S6557 [20SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H404, H405, H406, H407, H408, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5894, S5896 [1AU]

Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1572 [26MR], H1705, H1710, H1717, H1731 [28MR], H1763, H1776 [29MR]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1661 [28MR]

Government: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Brewing Up Confusion, E2024 [31DE]

Buffett Tax Divides Americans, but Solves Nothing, S2289 [16AP]

Dems Wait by Phone for Obama, S3390 [22MY]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

Executive Viewpont—Time To Bite the Bullet, H5056 [19JY]

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study Finds, H1900 [17AP]

GOP Budget Doesn’t Even Say the Word ‘‘Veteran’’, E425 [22MR]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Raising Medicare Age Could Leave Hundreds of Thousands Uninsured, S7731 [11DE]

Ryan Has a Less-Painful Debt Plan, S2015 [26MR]

Ryan Plan Puts GOP in Long-Term Bind, H1655 [28MR]

Stimulus Spending Keeps Failing—If Austerity Is So Terrible, How Come Germany and Sweden Have Done So Well?, S3213 [16MY]

‘‘What’s the Real Defense Budget?’’, E109 [1FE]

Why Ryancare and Obamacare Looks So Similar, S2161 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see S. 2086), S494 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (see H. Res. 540), H567 [7FE]

——— increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

——— making continuing (see H.J. Res. 117), H5765 [10SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— require 20-year cost estimates for bills or joint resolutions (see H.R. 6347), H5706 [2AU]

——— require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (see H.R. 4320), H1804 [29MR]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Constitutional amendments: balance (see H.J. Res. 102), H726 [14FE] (see H.J. Res. 116), H5291 [25JY]

——— provide incentive for Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Disasters: eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6231 [20SE]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

——— reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6275 [21SE]

——— reduce travel expensed for certain Federal employees (see H.R. 4472), H2039 [23AP]

Federal budget: allow taxpayers the opportunity to specify their choice of Federal budget priorities (see S. 2260), S2242 [29MR]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 4966), H2266 [27AP] (see H.R. 6365), H5765 [10SE] (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY] (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth for 2012–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 40), S2324 [16AP] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S2824 [26AP] (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1571 [26MR]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 41), S2393 [17AP] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S2968 [8MY] (see S. Con. Res. 52), S5212 [19JY] (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1570 [26MR]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (see H. Res. 597), H1641 [27MR]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H692 [9FE]

Government: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H901 [16FE]

——— increase accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see S. 3600), S6546 [20SE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Members of Congress: impose a daily reduction in rates of pay if Congress fails to agree to a concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 4036), H801 [15FE]

——— include pay within coverage of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act provisions to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6499), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 6474), H6231 [20SE]

National objectives: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— constitutional amendment to require that an increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several States (see H.J. Res. 99), H26 [17JA]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (see H. Res. 515), H25 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA] (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public lands: suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 4193), H1304 [8MR]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 4082), H943 [17FE]

Taxation: extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (see S. 3660), S7458 [5DE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 3903), H511 [6FE]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see S. 2128), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 3895), H475 [3FE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Excerpts

Budget Control Act (S. 365): Senate budget enforcement, S6095 [11SE]

Factsheets

Medicare Age Eligibility Requirements Increase Impact: Kaiser Family Foundation and CBO, S7728 [11DE]

Letters

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]

Budget treatment of Social Security trust funds: several Senators, S6524 [20SE]

Committee of the Budget (Senate) revision of aggregates and allocations of spending authority: Senator Sessions, S3405 [22MY]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act: Kerry D. Bolognese, George Mason University, H2095 [25AP]

——— several organizations, H2093, H2094 [25AP]

NOAA storm warning systems funding: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2356 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Marty Ford, The ARC of the U.S. (organization), H2617 [10MY]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Statutory public debt limit increase: Robert Boudiette, Jr., S92 [26JA]

Lists

CBO staff, H1789 [29MR]

Fifteen earmarks from Sean Hannity’s list of most egregious earmarks, S294 [2FE]

Representative Paul Ryan’s personal office staff, H1789 [29MR]

Memorandums

Use of Evidence and Evaluation in the 2014 Budget: Jeffrey D. Zients, OMB, E1270 [18JY]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE], H702–H705 [14FE]

Economic Report: President Obama, S906 [17FE]

Statutory Debt Limit: President Obama, S37 [23JA], H7 [13JA]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6405 [19SE], S6502 [20SE], H5969 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H456 [3FE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H417 [2FE]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5967 [13SE]

Government: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), S83 [26JA]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), S2055 [27MR]

Preambles

Moment of Truth—Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, H1727 [28MR]

Press releases

NGA Opposes DATA Act Legislation: National Governors Association, H2094 [25AP]

President’s Budget Presents Dangerous, Costly Setback to Obesity Epidemic, Campaign Warns: Campaign To End Obesity Action Fund (organization), S841 [16FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: analysis of levels of unobligated funding relative to request for additional funding, H71 [18JA]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H602–H615 [8FE], H663 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H593–H602 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), corrections in engrossment, H615 [8FE]

——— legislative process, H2637 [10MY], H3390, H3393 [1JN], H5945, H5953 [13SE], H6047 [14SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5949–H5956, H5969 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1522 [13SE], E1537, E1538 [14SE], E1575 [20SE], E1710 [19OC]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to recommit, H5970 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H402, H419–H426, H429 [2FE], H456–H458, H465–H468 [3FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), motion to recommit, H456, H457 [3FE]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1736 [28MR]

——— require force reduction proposals at military installations be submitted as part of the President’s budget request and include an evaluation of consequences of such closures or realignments, H3141 [18MY], H6593 [4DE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

——— ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Social Security benefits, H6473 [28NO], H6835, H6837 [18DE]

CBO: establish website which features a calculator to allow taxpayers to enter their annual income and receive an estimate of projected contribution to or receipt from major legislation, H411 [2FE]

——— include in macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation estimates of potential impact on SBA HUBZone areas, H408–H410 [2FE]

——— include income equality among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407, H408 [2FE]

——— include interest rates among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407 [2FE]

——— lower budgetary impact threshold to require a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H396–H419, H428 [2FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), motion to recommit, H417 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

Children and youth: impact of impending budget cuts, E1904 [11DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6112 [19SE]

——— eliminate CBO as sole scorer of congressional legislation and create new, competitive scoring system, H6619 [4DE]

——— establish biennial cycle, H466 [3FE]

——— establish biennial cycle (H.R. 3577), H605 [8FE]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Constitutional amendments: balance, H470 [3FE], H712, H715 [14FE]

Corps of Engineers: exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

Credit: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

Deficit, H69, H70 [18JA], H86 [23JA], H229 [1FE], H585, H589 [8FE], H711–H713, H723 [14FE], H935 [17FE], H1030 [29FE], H1119 [1MR], H1295 [8MR], H1500 [22MR], H1639 [27MR], H1668, H1680, H1692 [28MR], H2002 [19AP], H2057 [24AP], H2110, H2112 [25AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H2614 [10MY], H2703 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], H2818 [17MY], H3654–H3657 [7JN], H4025 [26JN], H4098, H4104 [27JN], H4780 [11JY], H5546, H5593 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5754 [10SE], H6046 [14SE], H6236, H6258 [21SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO], H6783, H6786 [13DE], H7438 [30DE], E23 [17JA], E41 [18JA], E47 [19JA], E55 [23JA], E68 [24JA], E77 [25JA], E93 [31JA], E108, E111 [1FE], E125 [2FE], E138 [3FE], E144 [6FE], E154 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [9FE], E187 [14FE], E195 [15FE], E218 [16FE], E234 [17FE], E246 [27FE], E271 [28FE], E283 [29FE], E303 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E323 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E355 [8MR], E379 [19MR], E392 [20MR], E409 [21MR], E435 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E455 [27MR], E471 [28MR], E507 [29MR], E527 [16AP], E549 [17AP], E573 [18AP], E601 [19AP], E646 [25AP], E670 [26AP], E701 [27AP], E712 [7MY], E730 [8MY], E776 [10MY], E794 [15MY], E906 [30MY], E976 [5JN], E998 [6JN], E1017 [7JN], E1054 [18JN], E1078 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1140 [26JN], E1157 [27JN], E1172 [28JN], E1198 [29JN], E1204 [9JY], E1220 [10JY], E1231 [11JY], E1244 [12JY], E1262 [17JY], E1277 [18JY], E1288 [19JY], E1311 [24JY], E1324 [25JY], E1347 [26JY], E1433 [3AU], E1472 [11SE], E1566 [19SE], E1595, E1647 [21SE], E1743 [13NO], E1755 [14NO], E1771 [15NO], E1829 [28NO], E1853, E1859 [30NO], E1862 [3DE], E1873 [4DE], E1898 [11DE], E1916 [12DE], E1971 [19DE], E2024 [31DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE], H522 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1657 [28MR], H1849, H1869, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H2606, H2623–H2625 [10MY], H6488–H6491 [28NO], E551 [17AP], E584 [19AP], E612 [23AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H2605 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: freeze funding at current levels, H5054–H5057 [19JY]

——— freeze funding at current levels unless financial statements are ready for audit by a certain date, H4991, H4992 [18JY]

——— funding, H1677, H1678, H1736 [28MR], H2573–H2576, H2609, H2610 [10MY], E167 [9FE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— overseas contingency operations account funding under sequestration, H3586 [7JN]

——— reduce amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction (H.R. 1246), H2704 [15MY]

——— reduce funding to 2008 levels, H5030 [19JY]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, E485 [29MR]

Dept. of Energy: impact of budget sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE], H6767 [13DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H460, H461, H470 [3FE], H711 [14FE], H978 [28FE]

——— create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of entitlement programs, H1638 [27MR], H1670 [28MR], H1799–H1802 [29MR]

——— impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, H7362 [20DE]

——— importance of job creation, H1668, H1735 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H4691 [10JY]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

——— provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), E122 [2FE]

——— reform entitlement programs, H806 [16FE], H6432 [27NO], H6565 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6666 [5DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7556 [1JA]

EEOC: funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending, H4781 [11JY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6768–H6771 [13DE]

Federal aid programs: ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, H39, H47, H48 [18JA], H120, H128, H129, H130 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H591 [8FE], H700, H702, H712, H715–H723 [14FE], H737, H738, H739 [15FE], H806, H816, H817, H818, H895 [16FE], H939–H942 [17FE], H1295 [8MR], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H2012 [19AP], H2061 [24AP], H2572 [10MY], H3157–H3160 [18MY], H3278 [31MY], H5691, H5695 [2AU], H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H5757 [10SE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

——— provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956–H5969 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], E1522 [13SE], E1541 [14SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act with a deficit-reducing increase in tax revenue, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY], H4918, H4920–H4926 [18JY], H5024 [19JY], H5208 [25JY], H5959 [13SE], H6160 [20SE]

——— sequestration, H5758 [10SE], H5926 [13SE], H6235 [21SE]

——— setting forth for 2012–2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H811 [16FE]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022, H1441 [21MR], H1500, H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1578, H1583, H1584, H1585, H1629, H1638 [27MR], H1644, H1648, H1649, H1651, H1652, H1665–H1738 [28MR], H1743, H1744, H1762–H1795, H1798–H1802 [29MR], H1849, H1857, H1858, H1859, H1860–H1872, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H1922, H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2332, H2333, H2335, H2336, H2338–H2340, H2343 [8MY], H2459 [9MY], H2621 [10MY], H5929, H5982–H5986 [13SE], H6565 [30NO], H6667 [5DE], H6751, H6753 [12DE], E485, E492, E496, E502 [29MR], E514, E515, E516, E518 [30MR], E543 [17AP], E570 [18AP]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1654–H1663 [28MR]

Federal employees: tribute, E489 [29MR]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program, H2578 [10MY]

Foreign aid: funding, E1983 [21DE]

Gingrich, Newt: campaign for nomination to be Republican Party Presidential candidate and implementation of Republican Party national agenda, H121 [24JA]

Government: effect of a Government shutdown on Social Security payments, H6393 [15NO]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (H.R. 3844), H383 [2FE], E119 [2FE]

——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2146), H2082–H2095 [25AP]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, H2013 [19AP]

Health: health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H7578 [2JA]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H2011 [19AP]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

Medicaid: funding, H1669, H1670, H1694 [28MR]

——— reform, H6610 [4DE]

Medicare: home health care providers and caregivers funding, E1487 [12SE]

——— reform, H48, H67 [18JA], H433, H436 [2FE], H700, H701, H702 [14FE], H788–H796 [15FE], H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1441, H1461 [21MR], H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1650, H1651, H1656–H1658, H1667, H1669–H1689, H1693 [28MR], H1771–H1773, H1784–H1788 [29MR], H1863–H1870 [17AP], H1922 [18AP], H3798, H3803 [19JN], H4743, H4744 [10JY], H4799, H4811 [11JY], H5867, H5913–H5917 [12SE], H5933, H5934, H5986 [13SE], H6531–H6534 [29NO], H6565–H6568 [30NO], H6609–H6613, H6614 [4DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6714 [12DE], H6784, H6785 [13DE], H6864, H6865 [18DE], H7408 [20DE], E502 [29MR], E612 [23AP], E769 [10MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 3643), H905 [17FE], H3108 [18MY]

National Guard: Air National Guard funding, H2577 [10MY]

National objectives: economic recovery, H129, H130, H131 [24JA], H229, H230 [1FE], H470–H473 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H6048–H6051 [14SE], H6236 [21SE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H3148 [18MY], H4078 [27JN]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H143–H149 [24JA]

——— priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H1736 [28MR]

——— cybersecurity funding, H1715 [28MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H39, H70–H73 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H390 [2FE], H445, H470 [3FE], H4677 [9JY], H4917 [18JY], H5755, H5758, H5760 [10SE], H5852 [11SE], H6074 [19SE], H6619–H6621 [4DE], H6799–H6802 [13DE], E1030 [8JN]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

——— State of the Union Message, H162 [25JA]

OMB: require all budgets submitted to the President be prepared using both accrual-based and cash-based accounting standards, H544, H545 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, H1438 [21MR]

——— impact on budget deficit, H4717, H4742 [10JY]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H2613 [10MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (H.R. 3883), H399 [2FE], H590 [8FE]

Public debt: ceiling, H5932 [13SE], H6786 [13DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H37, H45, H54–H69 [18JA], E47, E48 [19JA], E69 [25JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H46–H53 [18JA]

——— increase statutory limit, H1578 [27MR], H2826 [17MY], H5752 [10SE]

——— require the wealthy to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts, H6613 [4DE]

Renewable energy: impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H33, H42 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H3692, H3693 [8JN], H4692 [10JY], H5686, H5687, H5688 [2AU], H5752–H5754 [10SE], H6258–H6265 [21SE], E15 [13JA]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H660 [9FE], H709 [14FE], H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6538, H6565–H6568 [30NO], H6613 [4DE]

——— maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, H2146 [26AP], H3489 [6JN]

——— reform budget treatment of Social Security disability trust fund, H3488 [6JN]

Status: report, H1975 [18AP], H3097 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3658 [7JN], H4772 [10JY], H5626 [1AU]

Taxation: history and development of U.S. tax system, H2253 [27AP]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, H6783 [13DE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (H.R. 5912), H6113–H6115 [19SE], E1616 [21SE]

——— rates, H1735 [28MR], H2620 [10MY], H6783–H6785, H6799–H6802 [13DE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, H816 [16FE], H1911 [17AP], H1968 [18AP], H6800 [13DE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (H.R. 3903), H522 [7FE], H1985 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), H1853, H1854, H1857 [17AP], H2015–H2017 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, repealing fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, and terminating certain direct payments to farmers, H5958, H5960, H5962 [13SE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, H6571 [30NO]

Transportation: infrastructure funding, H1715 [28MR]

Women: impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 1274), S56 [24JA], S6771 [14NO]

——— establish executive line-item veto, S3275 [17MY]

——— legislative process, S1041–S1046 [27FE], S1063, S1064 [28FE], S5052 [17JY], S5100, S5112–S5114 [18JY], S5271–S5275, S5299 [24JY], S5424 [26JY], S5648, S5653 [30JY], S5726 [31JY], S6318, S6321 [13SE], S6396, S6416 [19SE]

——— making continuing, S5963 [2AU]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S6501–S6504, S6524 [20SE], S6595, S6596, S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405, S6416, S6417 [19SE], S6492, S6495, S6496, S6499 [20SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

——— revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), S3405 [22MY], S5053 [17JY]

Balance, S29 [23JA]

CBO: scoring method on savings achieved by refund of postal surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), S2564–S2566 [23AP]

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Congress: prohibit earmarks, S197–S199 [31JA], S244 [1FE], S291–S295, S302–S304 [2FE], S671 [15FE]

Constitutional amendments: balance, S3193 [16MY], S8449 [27DE]

——— balance (S.J. Res. 24), S3275 [17MY]

Deficit, S65 [24JA], S368 [7FE], S546–S549, S551–S554 [13FE], S589, S591–S593, S600–S603 [14FE], S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S822, S824, S830 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1659 [14MR], S2562 [23AP], S2679 [25AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143 [15MY], S3204, S3217, S3218, S3219, S3222 [16MY], S3745, S3756–S3758, S3800 [6JN], S3945 [12JN], S4134 [13JN], S4191, S4193 [14JN], S4623 [26JN], S4655, S4660 [27JN], S4931 [12JY], S5067 [17JY], S5124 [18JY], S5448 [26JY], S6030 [10SE], S6083–S6085 [11SE], S6308 [13SE], S6400, S6409 [19SE], S6478 [20SE], S7133 [29NO], S7665 [6DE], S7731 [11DE], S7993, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6023, S6025 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— funding, S3219 [16MY], S5125 [18JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— provide for auditable financial statements, S6785–S6787 [14NO]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration nuclear modernization program funding, S814, S815 [16FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S4111 [13JN], S5448 [26JY]

——— impact of entitlement programs, S3114 [14MY], S3144 [15MY], S3191, S3193, S3219 [16MY]

——— impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, S7731 [11DE], S8171–S8175 [19DE], S8247 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S590, S591 [14FE], S685 [15FE], S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S6771 [14NO], S7133 [29NO], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7421 [5DE], S7665 [6DE], S7760 [12DE], S8241 [20DE], S8614 [1JA]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S3144 [15MY]

——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8308 [20DE], S8357 [21DE]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5894, S5896 [1AU]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, S31–S33 [23JA], S57–S59, S60, S63–S66 [24JA], S546–S554 [13FE], S586–S593, S599–S603 [14FE], S663, S664, S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S814, S822, S824–S826 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1641 [14MR], S1835, S1836 [20MR], S2121 [28MR], S2530–S2532 [19AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143–S3146 [15MY], S3222 [16MY], S4623 [26JN], S5067 [17JY], S5100 [18JY], S5173, S5174 [19JY], S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6321 [13SE], S6478, S6481, S6485–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6586–S6590, S6593–S6595 [21SE], S7714 [11DE]

——— clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, S6093–S6095 [11SE]

——— impact of sequestration, S8566 [31DE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (S. 2065), S323 [2FE], S3758 [6JN], S3938 [12JN]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3671 [4JN], S3756–S3758 [6JN]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5117, S5119 [18JY], S5173, S5174, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5413 [25JY], S6293, S6296 [13SE], S6412 [19SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (S. 3228), S3740 [6JN]

——— sequestration, S6242, S6243 [12SE], S6479 [20SE]

——— setting forth for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022, S2522–S2526 [19AP]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S2015 [26MR], S2231 [29MR], S6031, S6039–S6042, S6044–S6046 [10SE], S6087–S6091, S6095 [11SE], S6250 [12SE], S6295–S6300, S6309–S6312, S6323–S6325 [13SE], S6409–S6411, S6414 [19SE], S6485–S6488 [20SE]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3143, S3144, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3220 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

Government: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

——— increase transparency, S881 [17FE], S1706 [15MR]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (S. 1651), S6257 [12SE], S6317 [13SE]

Highway Trust Fund: reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1517, S1518, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

Medicaid: funding, S2896–S2898, S2904 [7MY], S2940 [8MY], S3192 [16MY]

Medicare: reform, S2231 [29MR], S3190, S3192, S3196 [16MY], S6032, S6046 [10SE], S6297, S6324 [13SE], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7667 [6DE], S7728, S7730–S7732 [11DE], S7758, S7779 [12DE], S8031 [13DE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), S592 [14FE], S3145 [15MY]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), unanimous-consent request, S3154 [15MY]

National objectives: economic recovery, S57–S59, S62 [24JA], S332 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S2804 [26AP], S3110–S3113 [14MY], S4649, S4653–S4658 [27JN], S4870–S4872 [11JY], S5107 [18JY], S5652–S5654 [30JY], S5806, S5826–S5828 [1AU], S6029–S6032 [10SE], S6243 [12SE], S6480, S6492, S6505–S6507, S6510 [20SE], S6878 [26NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S402 [9FE], S880–S882 [17FE], S2298 [16AP], S2614, S2616 [24AP], S2991 [9MY], S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S52, S53, S56, S61 [24JA], S140 [30JA], S177, S180 [31JA], S550 [13FE], S1567 [12MR], S2560 [23AP], S3298–S3300 [21MY], S3390, S3392 [22MY], S3671 [4JN], S3746 [6JN], S4110–S4114 [13JN], S4189–S4192 [14JN], S4224 [18JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4922 [12JY], S6308 [13SE], S6411–S6413 [19SE], S6476–S6482, S6509 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE], S8567 [31DE]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, S1769–S1773 [19MR]

——— implementation funding, S3460 [23MY]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S2990 [9MY], S3154 [15MY], S5053 [17JY], S7286 [30NO]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S83–S87, S89–S95 [26JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), unanimous-consent agreement, S77 [24JA]

——— increase statutory debt limit, S4623 [26JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S233 [1FE], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6039–S6044 [10SE]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S1435 [7MR]

——— legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S1642 [14MR], S2747 [26AP], S3052 [10MY], S7652 [6DE]

——— legislative process, S6330–S6332 [13SE], S6419–S6421 [19SE]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189, S191 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1518, S1528 [8MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S6522–S6524 [20SE], S6986–S6989, S7016 [28NO]

——— maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, S6486–S6488 [20SE]

Sports: violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

Taxation: extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (S. 3660), S7418, S7419 [5DE]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, S7782 [12DE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, S4264 [19JN], S4385 [21JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (S. 3257), S3688 [4JN]

——— rates, S823 [16FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, S3218 [16MY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2059), S263 [1FE], S319 [2FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2055 [27MR], S5287 [24JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2115, S2117 [28MR], S2223 [29MR], S2287–S2305, S2308–S2311, S2313, S2314 [16AP], S2345 [17AP], S2521 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, S7665 [6DE]

Unemployment: rates, S823 [16FE], S6508 [20SE]

Veterans Jobs Corps Act: violation of Budget Control Act by increasing authority and outlays above Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) allocation, S6317 [13SE], S6396 [19SE]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S120 [26JA]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H177–H180 [25JA], H3097–H3100 [17MY]

Reports filed

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–489), H3166 [22MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–156), S2545 [19AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–160), S2730 [25AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–175), S3976 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–252), S8138 [18DE]

Baseline Reform Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 112–378), H218 [31JA]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 112–423), H1641 [27MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 98, Disapprove the President’s Exercise of Authority To Increase the Debt Limit: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 112–365), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 112–389), H567 [7FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H25 [17JA]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 112–181), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4053) (H. Rept. 112–698), H6578 [30NO]

Legally Binding Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3582) (H. Rept. 112–377), H218 [31JA]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Sequester Replacement Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 112–421), H1570 [26MR]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2013: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–465), H2441 [8MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget: Alabama State Legislature, S8450 [27DE]

National security and veterans’ benefits funding: El Paso County, TX, Commissioners Court, E439 [26MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Ryan Budget Plan: Bruce Bartlett, S6095 [11SE]

Tax Expenditures and Budget Rescission Authority: Representative McCollum, H605 [8FE]

Tables

Annual cut in Social Security benefits under chained consumer price index, S8173 [19DE]

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE], H1975 [18AP], H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3659 [7JN], H4772 [10JY], H5627 [1AU]

Budgetary effects of Senate substitute amendment to S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act, S2565 [23AP]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H5627 [1AU]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3397, Cabin Fee Act, H5731 [10SE]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1699–H1705 [28MR]

H. Res. 515, consideration of H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H46 [18JA]

H. Res. 516, express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H143 [24JA]

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H523 [7FE]

H. Res. 540, consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act, H593 [8FE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 597, consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1654 [28MR]

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H54 [18JA]

H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations, H5949–H5953 [13SE]

H.R. 2146, Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act, H2082–H2091 [25AP]

H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act, H419 [2FE]

H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H404 [2FE]

H.R. 4053, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, H6768–H6770 [13DE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5872, Sequestration Transparency Act, H4920 [18JY]

H.R. 5912, prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, H6113 [19SE]

H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5957 [13SE]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

S. 1409, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, S5896–S5898 [1AU]

S. 1998, DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

S. 2065, Down Payment To Protect National Security Act, S324 [2FE]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2259 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 39, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2265 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 40, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2326–S2333 [16AP]

S. Con. Res. 41, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2401–S2405 [17AP]

S. Con. Res. 42, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2833–S2840 [26AP]

S. Con. Res. 44, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2971–S2977 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 52, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S5218–S5224 [19JY]

S. Res. 427, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2551 [19AP]

S.J. Res. 34, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, S45 [23JA]

BUDISH, ARMOND

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1516 [13SE]

BUDUMA, NIKHIL

Remarks in House

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

BUECHNER, JOHN W. (a former Representative from Missouri)

Remarks

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H4703 [10JY]

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4703 [10JY]

BUERKLE, ANN MARIE (a Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2212 [26AP]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1544 [22MR]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4776 [10JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H696 [13FE]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H803 [15FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 3806), H903 [16FE]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization (see H. Res. 823), H6535 [29NO]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: amend the weighted child count used to determine distribution of low-income student assistance funding to local educational agencies (see H.R. 2485), H6279 [21SE]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H696 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4157 [27JN]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4908 [17JY]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 3074), H159 [24JA]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H4065 [26JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Executive Office of the President: define advisors often characterized as ‘‘czars’’ and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 59), H1915 [17AP]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1135 [1MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3578 [6JN]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H4775 [10JY]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H2813 [16MY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4157 [27JN]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1742 [28MR]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H5630 [1AU]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H6151 [19SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6292), H5704 [2AU]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— reform the H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers (see H.R. 3443), H2715 [15MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H476 [3FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3267 [30MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2580), H5526 [31JY]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H7429 [21DE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H3171 [25MY]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H187 [27JA]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6469 [27NO]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H5711 [2AU]

——— repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H1846 [16AP]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2570 [9MY]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3363 [31MY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H641 [8FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

NATO: strengthen (see H.R. 4243), H2212 [26AP]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1543 [22MR]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see H.R. 5924), H3977 [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide that the individual mandate shall not be construed as a tax (see H.R. 6334), H5706 [2AU]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H4064 [26JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H1915 [17AP]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H5631 [1AU]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H696 [13FE]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1543 [22MR]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H1134 [1MR]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2663 [11MY]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1741 [28MR]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1428 [20MR]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H220 [31JA]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1915 [17AP]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans and allow an exemption from an employer’s employment taxes in an amount equivalent to the value of such credit (see H.R. 5845), H3162 [18MY]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H948 [21FE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H4864 [12JY]

——— make permanent improvements to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6148), H5008 [18JY]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H2647 [10MY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2569 [9MY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H1100 [29FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H6298 [28SE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2211 [26AP]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H6001 [13SE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H2072 [24AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H6001 [13SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H2569 [9MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H376 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Federal employees: clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (see H.R. 4365), H1914 [17AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Kolenda, Zenon and Orysya Bilyanska: relief (see H.R. 5899), H3480 [5JN]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

Tariff: manganese ferrite carrier covered with acrylic resin (see H.R. 5340), H2317 [7MY]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) and zinc acetate mixtures (see H.R. 5337), H2316 [7MY]

——— titanium dioxide, silica, and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (see H.R. 5338), H2316 [7MY]

——— titanium dioxide and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (see H.R. 5339), H2317 [7MY]

Taxation: allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H3698 [8JN]

——— increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6115), H4862 [12JY]

Terrorism: require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (H.R. 6218), H5327 [26JY]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (H.R. 5837), H3163 [18MY]

Federal employees: clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), H1914 [17AP]

Kolenda, Zenon and Orysya Bilyanska: relief (H.R. 5899), H3481 [5JN]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (H.R. 6075), H4656 [29JN]

Tariff: manganese ferrite carrier covered with acrylic resin (H.R. 5340), H2321 [7MY]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) and zinc acetate mixtures (H.R. 5337), H2321 [7MY]

——— titanium dioxide, silica, and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (H.R. 5338), H2321 [7MY]

——— titanium dioxide and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (H.R. 5339), H2321 [7MY]

Taxation: allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (H.R. 5932), H3699 [8JN]

——— increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (H.R. 6115), H4864 [12JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5863 [12SE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H104 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3185 [30MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), Senate amendment, H5429 [31JY]

Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building, Crosby, TX: designate (H.R. 3477), H5112, H5113 [23JY]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (H.R. 5837), H5111 [23JY]

Crime: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1650 [28MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2231 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2231 [27AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5820 [11SE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5429 [31JY]

——— require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities, H5429 [31JY]

Diseases: increase diabetes awareness and prevention, E181• [13FE]

Federal employees: clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), H5410 [31JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E298• [1MR]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5231 [25JY]

Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly (G.R.A.P.E.): anniversary, E138• [3FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4733 [10JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4404 [28JN]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (H.R. 2896), H5113, H5114 [23JY]

Lomong, Lopez: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1343• [26JY]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E859• [18MY]

Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation: Dept. of State Museums Connect grant recipient, E1671• [28SE]

Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H701 [14FE]

——— reform, H793 [15FE], H5915 [12SE]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H5915 [12SE]

National Clandestine Service of the CIA NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office, Monroe, NY: designate (H.R. 3593), H5112 [23JY]

National Marriage Week: observance, E182• [13FE]

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (H.R. 3870), H5110, H5111 [23JY]

North Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse, E897• [30MY]

Onondaga Community College: anniversary, E127• [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H433 [2FE], H793 [15FE], H5915 [12SE]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H890 [16FE]

——— repeal, H433 [2FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4733 [10JY]

Plympton, Rick: SBA New York Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E875• [18MY]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E906• [30MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H63 [18JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H104 [23JA]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, E291• [1MR]

——— anniversary of Syracuse Rescue Mission, E305• [1MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1655• [25SE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, H5915 [12SE]

Vietnam Veterans Day: observance, E505• [29MR], E905• [30MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2735 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H7559• [1JA]

Warren Lindley Post Office, Hartshorne, OK: designate (H.R. 1369), H5114 [23JY]

Wayne County, NY: anniversary of Walworth-Seely Public Library, E909• [30MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H510 [6FE]

Tributes

Bradley, Kevin W., E1644• [21SE]

Cudworth, Bob, E895• [30MY]

Davis, Barbara, E352• [8MR]

Milton, Douglas E., E898• [30MY]

Schneider, Kyle R., H4637 [29JN]

Timpano, MaryJo, E903• [30MY]

BUFFALO, NY

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 2326), S2546 [19AP]

Remarks in House

Aviation: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society: anniversary, E757 [10MY]

Economy: tribute to renaissance, H5024 [19JY]

FCC: eliminate blackout rule relative to television broadcast of National Football League games, H43 [18JA], H385 [2FE], H4810 [11JY]

FEMA: Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for Buffalo, NY, area, H5536 [1AU]

First Presbyterian Church: anniversary, E665 [26AP]

Kittinger Furniture Co., Inc.: MADE—In America (organization) BEST—Made in America Award recipient, H4161 [28JN]

Park School: anniversary, E2020 [31DE]

Postal Service: prevent closure of postal processing and distribution center in Buffalo, NY, H384 [2FE]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 3556), H5103, H5104 [23JY]

Roswell Park Cancer Institute: cancer vaccine research funding, H129 [24JA], H6472 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 3556), S6666 [21SE]

Reports filed

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2326), S8451 [27DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3556) (H. Rept. 112–456), H2266 [27AP]

Texts of

H.R. 3556, Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY, H5103 [23JY]

BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E757 [10MY]

BUFFALO BILLS (football team)

Remarks in House

FCC: eliminate blackout rule relative to television broadcast of National Football League games, H43 [18JA], H385 [2FE], H4810 [11JY]

BUFFALO (NY) NEWS

Obituaries

Schmid, Jacquelyn A., E1429 [3AU]

BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS STUDY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1022), H134 [24JA], E69 [25JA], E89 [31JA]

Texts of

H.R. 1022, provisions, H134 [24JA]

BUFFENBARGER, R. THOMAS

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2475 [9MY]

BUFFETT, WARREN

Articles and editorials

Buffett Tax Divides Americans, but Solves Nothing, S2289 [16AP]

BUFFETT RULE ACT

Letters

Provisions: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H6100 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6410), H6099–H6101 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1676), S2295 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 6410, provisions, H6099 [19SE]

BUHLER, KS

Remarks in House

Freedom of religion: request to remove religious symbols from city seal, H6591 [4DE]

BUIE, LELA SIMS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E22 [17JA]

BUILD AMERICA BONDS TO CREATE JOBS NOW ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 11), H3407 [5JN]

BUILDING AMERICA’S FUTURE EDUCATION FUND

Letters

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

BUILDING BETTER BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3985), H816 [16FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3985) (H. Rept. 112–723), H7429 [21DE]

BUILDING KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE SOCIAL POLICY (organization)

Letters

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3450 [5JN]

BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

Letters

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2624 [24AP]

BULGARIA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE] (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7503–H7506 [31DE], H7560 [1JA], E2029 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (S. Res. 613), S8379 [21DE]

Terrorism: condemn attack on Israeli citizens in Burgas, Bulgaria, S5656 [30JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Marcie B. Ries To Be Ambassador to Bulgaria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 834, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, H7503 [31DE]

S. Res. 613, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, S7745 [11DE], S8379 [21DE]

BULL JAGGER BREWING CO.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S258 [1FE]

BULLARD, MERCER

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1878 [21MR]

BULLARD, TX

Remarks in House

Brook Hill School: tribute, E119 [2FE]

BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2554), S2930 [7MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Texts of

S. 2554, provisions, S2930 [7MY]

BULLOCK, STEVE

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, S4452–S4455 [25JN]

BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

BUNCH, DEWAYNE E.

Obituaries

Corbin (KY) Times-Tribune, S5655 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1299 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5654 [30JY]

BUNDA, JOSE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S204 [31JA]

BUNNELL, BRETT

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E1551 [19SE]

BUNTING, WILLIAM F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E453 [27MR]

BURBANK, CA

Remarks in House

Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]

John Burroughs High School: Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

BURBANK, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1267 [18JY]

BURCH, JEANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1197 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6892 [26NO]

BURCHETT, TIM

Proclamations

Tribute to Thomas C. Prince, Jr., E977 [5JN]

BURD, JUDITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E918 [31MY]

BURDA, NICOLE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2005 [22MR]

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Eliot Ness ATF Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Letters

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423, H2424 [8MY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows, H1918 [18AP], H5204 [25JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Multiple Sales Reporting Program: funding, H2455, H2456 [9MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S2773 [26AP], S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

Reports

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Eliot Ness ATF Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 3685), S8071 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Native Americans: provide for community approval before Indian class III gaming opportunities may take effect (see H.R. 4033), H801 [15FE]

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula: A. Webster Demmert III, Klawock Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— Dawn Hutchison, Wrangell Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— John Gomez, Jr., Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Joseph D. Hamilton, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Myron P. Naneng, Sr., Association of Village Council Presidents, S695 [15FE]

——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S694 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H2682–H2685 [15MY], H5089, H5090, H5092–H5094, H5096 [23JY], E889 [25MY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: preserve reauthorization, H4752 [10JY], E1254 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), S5057 [17JY]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 3685), S8072 [17DE]

Native Americans: determine blood quantum requirement for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (H.R. 1560), S5894 [1AU]

Roads and highways: revised funding formula for Indian Reservation Roads program, S692–S696 [15FE]

Reports filed

Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Determine Blood Quantum Requirement for Membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1560), S5731 [31JY]

Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 205) (H. Rept. 112–427), H1844 [16AP]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1684) (S. Rept. 112–263), S8363 [21DE]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 112–198), S5976 [2AU]

Lumbee Recognition Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1218) (S. Rept. 112–200), S5976 [2AU]

Texts of

H.R. 205, Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act, H2682 [15MY]

BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Bills and resolutions

Colleges and universities: provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Groshen, Erica L.: nomination to be BLS Commissioner, S8666 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of Erica L. Groshen To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H767, H768, H769, H771, H772, H773, H774, H775, H776, H778, H779, H780 [15FE], H820, H821, H822, H823, H825, H826, H828, H830 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1879, H1881, H1882, H1883, H1885, H1886, H1887, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6636, S6638, S6639 [21SE], S6727, S6748, S6749, S6759, S6760 [13NO], S6807, S6808, S6809, S6810, S6811, S6812, S6821, S6822, S6824, S6826, S6827 [14NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

Bills and resolutions

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see S. 3375), S4893 [11JY] (see H.R. 5545), H2441 [8MY]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 4969), H2267 [27AP]

Carlin, NV: convey all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (see H.R. 6282), H5704 [2AU]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (see H.R. 6236), H5524 [31JY]

——— convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H1976 [18AP]

——— modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (see S. 3563), S6454 [19SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H1976 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

El Dorado County, CA: convey certain Federal lands to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians (see H.R. 6532), H6275 [21SE]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Lincoln County, NV: facilitate planning, permitting, administration, implementation, and monitoring of pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects (see H.R. 6453), H6231 [20SE]

Mining and mineral resources: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

National parks and recreation areas: make the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass available at a discount to veterans (see S. 3596), S6546 [20SE]

Nevada: convey certain public land in and around historic mining townsites (see H.R. 6497), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide for land conveyances for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Public lands: convey small parcels of National Forest System and BLM lands to landowners whose lands share a boundary with such public lands (see H.R. 4976), H2267 [27AP]

——— direct land management agencies to report on public access and egress to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation and use Land and Water Conservation Fund funds to secure such access (see H.R. 6086), H4684 [9JY]

——— expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

——— suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 4193), H1304 [8MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (see H.R. 4027), H725 [14FE]

Virginia City, NV: convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (see H.R. 6184), H5290 [25JY]

Yerington, NV: convey certain Federal land (see S. 2228), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4039), H801 [15FE]

Cloture motions

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Jonathan W. Gassett, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— several recreational sports and wildlife conservation organizations, H1875 [17AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3525, Sportsmen’s Act, S6560 [21SE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H884 [16FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1895 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6502 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6727 [13NO], S6890 [26NO]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty, H3820 [20JN]

——— oil shale technology research and development funding, H3413, H3414 [5JN]

——— prohibit transfer of any Solid Minerals Program function from BLM to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, H3908, H3909 [20JN]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H752–H787 [15FE], H810, H820–H834, H880–H886 [16FE], H5173 [24JY], E209, E213, E217 [16FE], E225, E233 [17FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H744, H746–H750 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), motion to recommit, H884–H886 [16FE]

Deschutes County, OR: convey certain land (S. 270), H5437, H5438 [31JY], H5618 [1AU]

Forest Service: improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

Marine Corps: report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

Mining and mineral resources: authorize lead Federal agency to extend permit review process time period for mining critical minerals and materials if new information is obtained during the review, H4841, H4842 [12JY]

——— require mining companies to pay a royalty for value of hardrock minerals mined on Federal lands and designate revenues for cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines, H4842–H4844 [12JY]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

Public lands: establish a pilot program to test a small increase in Federal grazing fees, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746, H3761, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— prohibit enforcement of a protest fee to challenge the granting of a drilling lease, right of way, or permit, H3906, H3907 [20JN], E1108 [21JN]

——— provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting, H1877 [17AP]

——— require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1873–H1897 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5889 [12SE], E585, E589 [19AP], E621 [24AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860–H1872 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), motion to recommit, H1895, H1896 [17AP]

Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]

Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (H.R. 4027), H3712, H3713 [18JN]

Western States: impact of Federal control over land, H2059–H2061 [24AP]

Yerington, NV: convey certain Federal land, H3760 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (S. 3375), S4895 [11JY]

Bruce, Pat: BLM Making a Difference National Volunteer Award recipient, S4148 [13JN]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to the Powell Recreation District in Wyoming (S. 2015), S8552 [30DE]

——— establish onshore oil and gas production goals, repeal production barriers, improve lease issuance, expedite judicial review, report on public land revenues, and encourage oil shale exploration, S2146 [28MR]

——— modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (S. 3563), S8552 [30DE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development, S2145 [28MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Nevada: provide for land conveyances for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), unanimous-consent request, S6604 [21SE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6415 [19SE], S6498, S6499 [20SE], S6727, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6766, S6794 [14NO], S6829–S6835 [15NO], S6877, S6884–S6891 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6501 [20SE], S6559, S6560, S6604, S6605 [21SE], S6715, S6726 [13NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), unanimous-consent request, S6415 [19SE]

——— violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

Reports filed

BLM Federal Land Conveyance to Yerington, NV: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 112–525), H3706 [15JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

La Pine Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 270) (H. Rept. 112–581), H4683 [9JY]

Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 112–112), S41 [23JA]

Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3408) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 112–531), H3706 [15JN]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4383) (H. Rept. 112–528), H3706 [15JN]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

Ute Indian Tribe and Utah State Institutional Trust Land Administration Land Exchange: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4027) (H. Rept. 112–509), H3362 [31MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6890 [26NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 614, consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1860 [17AP]

H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]

H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H761–H767 [15FE]

H.R. 4027, Ute Indian Tribe and the Utah State Institutional Trust Land Administration land exchange, H3712 [18JN]

S. 270, La Pine Land Conveyance Act, H5437 [31JY]

S. 2015, Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act, S8552 [30DE]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3563, Dept. of the Interior Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project Pilot Project offices modification, S8552 [30DE]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3405 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3412, H3413, H3415, H3416, H3418, H3419, H3421, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3429, H3430, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3457, H3458, H3459, H3460, H3461, H3462, H3463, H3464, H3465, H3466, H3467, H3468, H3470, H3471, H3472, H3473, H3474, H3475, H3476, H3477, H3482 [5JN], H3491, H3492, H3493 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Hydroelectric power: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1154 [5MR], H1187, H1188 [6MR]

——— authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (H. Res. 570), H1177 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (see H.R. 6236), H5524 [31JY]

——— convey certain interests in Federal land acquired for the Scofield Project in Carbon County, UT (see S. 2056), S261 [1FE]

——— provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Fish and fishing: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Hydroelectric power: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (see H. Res. 570), H1152 [5MR]

——— authorize development of hydropower and efficiencies at existing facilities (see H.R. 6024), H4064 [26JN]

——— protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

National parks and recreation areas: make the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass available at a discount to veterans (see S. 3596), S6546 [20SE]

New Mexico: transfer certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Fort Sumner Irrigation District (see H.R. 6343), H5706 [2AU]

Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: extend (see H.R. 6670), H6806 [13DE]

South Dakota: facilitate completion of the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply System (see S. 3464), S5732 [31JY]

South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project: participate in design, planning and construction (see H.R. 6689), H7360 [19DE]

Letters

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act: Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization), H1181 [6MR]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H1181 [6MR]

——— several environmental organizations, H1181 [6MR]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN], H3524 [6JN]

Hydroelectric power: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1232 [7MR]

Remarks in House

California: management of Lake Berryessa relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), H3437, H3438 [5JN]

——— extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (S. 997), H3715 [18JN]

——— facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System of the Central Utah Project, H3762 [19JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3467, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347–H3356 [31MY], H3366–H3390 [1JN], H3409–H3432, H3444–H3447, H3451–H3478 [5JN], H3489–H3499, H3513–H3526 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], E953 [1JN], E976, E977, E982 [5JN], E988, E993 [6JN], E1018, E1023 [7JN], E1026, E1028 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

Fish and fishing: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

Hydroelectric power: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1180–H1190 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

——— authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), consideration (H. Res. 570), H1173–H1180 [6MR]

——— authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), motion to recommit, H1232, H1233 [7MR]

——— ensure authorization of conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law shall not result in net job loss, H1189, H1190 [6MR]

——— require all materials used for conduit hydropower generation be manufactured in the U.S., H1232, H1233 [7MR]

——— require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181–H1188 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), S8552 [30DE]

——— facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System of the Central Utah Project (S. 499), S8554 [30DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Fish and fishing: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

Leadville, CO: remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel (S. 1047), S588 [14FE], S8553 [30DE]

South Dakota: facilitate completion of the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply System (S. 3464), S5737 [31JY]

Water projects: funding, S4767 [29JN]

Reports filed

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 112–110), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 460) (H. Rept. 112–503), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2842, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 570) (H. Rept. 112–408), H1152 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 802) (S. Rept. 112–117), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3263) (H. Rept. 112–442), H1844 [16AP]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1047) (S. Rept. 112–122), S41 [23JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371 [1JN], H3464 [5JN], H3492 [6JN]

Tables

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3348–H3351 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 570, consideration of H.R. 2842, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act, H1173 [6MR]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5325, energy and water development appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 3263, Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act, H3437 [5JN]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

S. 499, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act, S8554 [30DE]

S. 997, East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, H3715 [18JN]

S. 1047, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act, S8553 [30DE]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION SMALL CONDUIT HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND RURAL JOBS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2842), H1154 [5MR], H1187, H1188 [6MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 570), H1177 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2842): consideration (see H. Res. 570), H1152 [5MR]

Letters

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act: Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization), H1181 [6MR]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H1181 [6MR]

——— several environmental organizations, H1181 [6MR]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2842), H1232 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: ensure authorization of conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law shall not result in net job loss, H1189, H1190 [6MR]

——— require all materials used for conduit hydropower generation be manufactured in the U.S., H1232, H1233 [7MR]

——— require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181–H1188 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

Enact (H.R. 2842), H1180–H1190 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 570), H1173–H1180 [6MR]

——— motion to recommit, H1232, H1233 [7MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2842, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 570) (H. Rept. 112–408), H1152 [5MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 570, consideration of H.R. 2842, provisions, H1173 [6MR]

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS related term(s) Department of Commerce

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

American Community Survey: make participation voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see S. 3079), S3084 [10MY]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see S. Con. Res. 57), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

——— celebrate release of 1940 census and commend Bureau of the Census and National Archives and Records Administration efforts to maintain information (see H. Res. 637), H2274 [27AP]

——— provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see S. 2470), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5321), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Remarks in House

American Community Survey: funding, H2507–H2509 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate, H2505–H2507 [9MY]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (H. Con. Res. 136), E1443 [3AU]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (S. Con. Res. 57), S5993 [2AU]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 57, acknowledge census surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare, S5994 [2AU]

BURGESS, KEVIN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5793 [31JY]

BURGESS, MICHAEL C. (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4143 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3405 [1JN], H3421, H3461 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H727 [14FE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H221 [31JA]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H641 [8FE]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H726 [14FE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H1847 [16AP]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 409), H966 [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see H.R. 6118), H5079 [19JY]

——— eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H641 [8FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H4828 [11JY]

Diseases: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2067 [24AP]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1543 [22MR]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H2072 [24AP]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1741 [28MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (see H.R. 4631), H2447 [8MY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4686 [9JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H115 [23JA]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3734 [18JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1391 [19MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H376 [1FE]

Medicare: establish smart card pilot program (see H.R. 2925), H3700 [8JN]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H4157 [27JN]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H3808 [19JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H3404 [1JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H944 [17FE]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

NLRB: prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide State flexibility for the offering of health benefits through alternative health arrangements (see H.R. 3072), H694 [9FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H115 [23JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H115 [23JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6807 [13DE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H6151 [19SE]

Taxation: permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H4656 [29JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2447 [8MY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H4775 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6369 [14NO]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies of the innovative technology loan guarantee program (see H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

Dept. of HHS: enable States to establish reinsurance programs or high risk pools to ensure that high risk individuals are able to access health insurance (see H.R. 6283), H5704 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 6001), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (see H.R. 5950), H3707 [15JN]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (see H.R. 6190), H5290 [25JY]

FAA: modify regulations governing aircraft maintenance providers (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 5800), H3102 [17MY]

Medicare: extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6142), H5008 [18JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (H.R. 6589), H6369 [14NO]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 6482), H6277 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies of the innovative technology loan guarantee program (H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

Dept. of HHS: enable States to establish reinsurance programs or high risk pools to ensure that high risk individuals are able to access health insurance (H.R. 6283), H5708 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 6001), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (H.R. 5950), H3707 [15JN]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H5292 [25JY]

FAA: modify regulations governing aircraft maintenance providers (H.R. 6002), H3975 [21JN]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (H.R. 5800), H3104 [17MY]

Medicare: extend physician payment rates (H.R. 6142), H5009 [18JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H191 [31JA], H478 [6FE], H3709 [18JN], H3983 [26JN], H4871 [17JY]

Remarks

Argyle, TX: tribute to Argyle High School boys’ basketball team, E537• [16AP]

——— tribute to Argyle High School marching band, E1900• [11DE]

Borchardt, Mack: Texas Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, E536• [16AP]

Budget: deficit, H86 [23JA], H7438 [30DE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1694 [28MR]

Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H3461 [5JN]

Davidson, Steven B.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739• [13NO]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Denton Public Library, E987• [6JN]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6009 [14SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7293 [19DE]

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (H.R. 5950), H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H4143, H4144 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4143, H4144 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3421, H3461 [5JN]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H6724, H6725, H6726, H6727 [12DE]

——— waive ban on over-the-counter asthma inhalers enacted as part of international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and allow existing stock to be sold until FDA approves replacement, H4872 [17JY]

FDA: create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (H.R. 3207), H952 [27FE]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3225 [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3863 [20JN]

Flower Mound, TX: tribute to Marcus High School boys’ basketball team, E679• [27AP]

——— tribute to Marcus High School marching band, E1819• [28NO]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Glen Garden Golf and Courntry Club, E737• [9MY]

Gainesville, TX: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ‘‘Most Patriotic Small Town in America’’ designee, E13030• [24JY]

Georgia (country): support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285• [29FE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1370 [19MR], H1456 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4660 [9JY], H4729 [10JY]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709 [18JN]

Lewisville, TX: anniversary of Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, E1743• [13NO]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329 [13NO]

Medicaid: funding, H1694 [28MR]

——— increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (H.R. 5800), H3409 [5JN]

——— reform, H5187, H5188 [24JY]

Medicare: extend physician payment rates (H.R. 6142), H5337 [31JY]

——— reform, H1650 [28MR]

North Richland Hills, TX: North Hills Hospital recipient of Society of Chest Pain Centers accreditation, E899• [30MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H3709 [18JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H5082 [23JY]

——— impact on Medicaid funding, H5187, H5188 [24JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4660 [9JY], H4729 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1370 [19MR], H1456 [21MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H191 [31JA], H1138 [5MR], H3983 [26JN]

Rare Disease Day: observance, H952 [27FE]

Saakashvili, Mikheil: U.S. visit by Georgian President, E285• [29FE]

Taxation: provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system (H.R. 1040), H1265, H1266, H1267, H1268, H1269, H1270 [7MR]

——— rates, H1266 [7MR]

Texas: tribute to annual 26th Congressional District of Texas Transportation Summit, E1820• [28NO]

United Way: tribute to United Way of Denton County, TX, E1450• [10SE]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3421 [5JN]

Statements

Dallas Healthcare Policy Conference: by, E1138• [26JN]

Tributes

Arnold, Ann, E1487• [12SE]

Babers, C. Donald, E738• [9MY]

Boston, David, E1359• [31JY]

Braswell, Ray, E1128• [21JN]

Brown, Barry, E1642• [21SE]

Bunting, William F., E453• [27MR]

Carpenter, Charles W., E1648• [21SE]

Hall, Representative, H6447 [27NO]

Harrison, Todd, E1849• [29NO]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H701 [14FE]

Jones, Andy, E681• [27AP]

Jones, Gary, E27• [17JA]

Meyer, Fredrick R., E1664• [28SE]

Nelson, Tim, H6432 [27NO]

Ramsey, Curtis, E307• [5MR]

Reagan, Ronald, H478 [6FE]

Rivera-Worley, Carmen, E1958• [19DE]

Stuart, Ann, E1887• [7DE]

Tatum, Lonnie, E1197• [29JN]

Weber, Mary E., E156• [7FE]

Wilcox, Terry, E479• [28MR]

BURGESS, RONALD L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4941 [12JY]

BURKART, JUNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E710 [7MY]

BURKE, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E929 [31MY]

BURKE, HARLEIGH M.

Essays

Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest, E1745 [13NO]

BURKE, JAMES C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E59 [23JA]

BURKE, KEVIN

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2473 [9MY]

BURKE, LILLIAN W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E547 [17AP]

BURKE, MARCILYNN A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Land and Mineral Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

BURKE, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8200 [19DE]

BURKE, VA

Remarks in House

Oaks Elementary School: tribute to 4th grade class fundraiser, E108 [1FE]

BURKE, WARREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3862 [20JN]

BURKE, WAYNE

Remarks in Senate

Nevada Indian Commission: American Indian Community Leader of the Year award recipient, S7209 [29NO]

BURKE CENTER CONSERVANCY

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

BURLESON, MARCUS

Poems

‘‘Heart of Texas,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1221 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1221 [10JY]

BURLINGAME, CA

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute for adopting Co. B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1125 [21JN]

BURLINGTON, VT

Articles and editorials

Innovation and Passion, in the Nonprofit World—Rita Markley of COTS Talks About the Importance of Partnerships in a World of Great Need, Limited Funds, S6791 [14NO]

(Web) Recipe for Success, S346 [6FE]

Obituaries

London, Marshall G.: Burlington (VT) Free Press, S8069 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) (organization): tribute, S6791 [14NO]

BURLINGTON (VT) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Goodrow Reflects on 33-Year Career, S6790 [14NO]

I Believe—‘‘Economic Vitality and Protecting Natural Heritage Are Not at All Incompatible’’, S6792 [14NO]

Idyll Banter—Burning the Christmas Candle at Both Ends, S66 [24JA]

Innovation and Passion, in the Nonprofit World—Rita Markley of COTS Talks About the Importance of Partnerships in a World of Great Need, Limited Funds, S6791 [14NO]

Lye Attack Victim Writes of Forgiveness, S7657 [6DE]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

‘‘Most Important Book I Will Ever Write’’—Bohjalian Talks About ‘The Sandcastle Girls’, S5300 [24JY]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

UVM Ranks 5th in Producing Peace Corps Vols., S204 [31JA]

Vision Realized, S4413 [21JN]

(Web) Recipe for Success, S346 [6FE]

Obituaries

London, Marshall G., S8069 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

BURMA, UNION OF

Amendments

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

Foreign aid: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (see H.R. 6431), H6150 [19SE]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Zin Mar Aung, S1499 [8MR]

Messages

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma: President Obama, S4890 [11JY], H4810 [11JY]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S3277 [17MY], H2826 [17MY]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Foreign aid: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Foreign policy: U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

Human rights: violations, E867 [18MY]

U.S. policy, E867 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Foreign aid: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), S6670, S6671 [21SE]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

Foreign trade: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Mitchell, Derek J.: nomination to be Ambassador to Burma, S4765 [29JN]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6431, provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, H6124 [19SE]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

BURMAH, NORMAN AND NORMA

Remarks in House

Louisiana Family Forum: Marriage Hall of Fame inductees, E286 [29FE]

BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT

Amendments

Foreign trade: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Reports filed

Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S.J. Res. 43, import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

BURNHAM, J.C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1773 [15NO]

BURNS, ALLYSON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5729 [31JY]

BURNS, KEN

Statements

Pinnacles National Park Act, H5434 [31JY]

BURNS, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1637 [21SE]

BURNS, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1726 [26OC]

BURR, GEOFFREY G.

Letters

Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5330 [25JY]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S855 [16FE]

BURR, RICHARD (a Senator from North Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3797 [6JN], S3852 [7JN], S4384 [21JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S171 [30JA], S189, S209 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6966 [27NO], S7057 [28NO], S7237 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), cosponsorship withdrawn, S7216 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6111 [11SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3431, S3453, S3455 [22MY], S3488, S3489, S3492 [23MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2603 [23AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S651 [14FE], S797 [15FE], S1392 [5MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6822 [14NO]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309 [24JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894, S4896 [11JY], S4951, S4962, S4973 [12JY], S5048 [16JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5579, S5591 [26JY], S5748, S5760 [31JY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8045, S8046 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4300 [19JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2731 [25AP]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S1933 [21MR]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN]

Collective bargaining: ensure fairness in election procedures with respect to collective bargaining representatives (see S. 1425), S1460 [7MR]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 452), S3042 [9MY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S6801 [14NO]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S1933 [21MR]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see S. 3391), S6456 [19SE]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S496 [9FE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S209 [31JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S6547 [20SE]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see S. 3316), S4368 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 3448), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to nonprofit organizations for construction of facilities for temporary lodging in connection with the examination, treatment, or care of a veteran (see S. 3324), S4368 [20JN]

——— consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see S. 3270), S3781 [6JN]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see S. 3202), S3280 [17MY]

——— improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4300 [19JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S2086 [27MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: modify provisions relative to exemption for computer systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, or other similarly skilled workers (see S. 1747), S568 [13FE]

——— preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see S. 3678), S8139 [18DE]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4893 [11JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S389 [7FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1460 [7MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1148 [29FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2547 [19AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S2825 [26AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S3632 [24MY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S5085 [17JY]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S3900 [11JN]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 586), S6626 [21SE]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3042 [9MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S5134 [18JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (see S. 3225), S3730 [5JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S5085 [17JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S6546 [20SE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S2496 [18AP]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 597), S6855 [15NO]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S1933 [21MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S3688 [4JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4774 [29JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S4893 [11JY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S5733 [31JY]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S389 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see S. 2372), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reorganize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 3084), S3084 [10MY]

FDA: promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (see S. 2292), S2392 [17AP]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S2393 [17AP]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

Jesse Helms Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Raleigh, NC: designate (see S. 3658), S7458 [5DE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering: anniversary (see S. Res. 499), S4299 [19JN]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (see S. 3367), S4821 [10JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Taxation: provide that the value of certain historic property shall be determined using an income approach in determining the taxable estate of a decedent (see S. 2209), S1847 [20MR]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (see S. 2045), S208 [31JA]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (see S. Res. 414), S2243 [29MR]

Veterans: require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see S. 2255), S2242 [29MR]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, S4623 [26JN]

——— deficit, S4623 [26JN]

——— increase statutory debt limit, S4623 [26JN]

——— sequestration, S6479 [20SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6479 [20SE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S4624 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (S. 277), S4619 [26JN]

——— reorganize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Veterans Health Administration (S. 3084), S3416 [22MY]

Economy: importance of job creation, S4623 [26JN]

FDA: ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3492 [23MY]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (S. 2292), S4616 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3492 [23MY], S3563 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4612, S4615 [26JN]

Louisburg College: anniversary, S6051 [10SE]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (S. 3367), S4825 [10JY]

——— impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S4622 [26JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1961, S1962 [22MR]

——— repeal, S4620–S4622 [26JN]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, S1961 [22MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S4620–S4622 [26JN]

Plymouth, NC: anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church, S2029 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1561–S1564 [12MR]

Taxation: encourage alternative energy investments and job creation, S1561–S1564 [12MR], S1600 [13MR]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1600 [13MR]

Unemployment: rates, S4623 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1685 [15MR]

Tributes

Beckett, Mary K. (Katie), S3416 [22MY]

LeGrand, Harry E., S8137• [18DE]

Lewis, Warren B., III (Sneak), S3835 [7JN]

BURRELL, KASEY

Bills and resolutions

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (see S. Res. 355), S132 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (S. Res. 355), S114 [26JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 355, honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden, UT, Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant, S114, S135 [26JA]

BURROUGHS, JORDAN

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to New Jersey participants, E1353 [31JY]

BURROW, GEORGE D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E709 [7MY]

BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)

Articles and editorials

Prince and the Ayatollah, Ed Husain, New York (NY) Times, E750• [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1392 [19MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3977 [21JN]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H221 [31JA]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1978 [18AP]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6280 [21SE]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H3405 [1JN]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4908 [17JY]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

——— prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4686 [9JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1808 [29MR]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1018 [28FE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H5293 [25JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1274 [7MR]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H5631 [1AU]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H2289 [27AP]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H5631 [1AU]

FBI: eliminate backlog in performing analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 6196), H5291 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H115 [23JA]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2570 [9MY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1808 [29MR]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1367 [16MR]

Government regulations: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (see H.R. 3786), H727 [14FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H6280 [21SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H3976 [21JN]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3405 [1JN]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H3661 [7JN]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H903 [16FE]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6234 [20SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5525 [31JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H5712 [2AU]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5766 [10SE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5860 [11SE]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H187 [27JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H6062 [14SE]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H2029 [19AP]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3363 [31MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 3501), H79 [18JA]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4211), H1390 [19MR]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H6280 [21SE]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2448 [8MY]

Taxation: allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H5077 [19JY]

——— allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 3819), H572 [7FE]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H3105 [17MY]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see H.R. 3877), H513 [6FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6828 [17DE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H1642 [27MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 6165), H5631 [1AU]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2447 [8MY]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H1274 [7MR]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H5331 [30JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see H. Res. 678), H3480 [5JN]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H1273 [7MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2034 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Postal Service: allow provision of nonpostal services (see H.R. 6650), H6765 [12DE]

Tariff: acetic acid, 5 chloro-8-quinolinoxy, 1 methylhexylester (see H.R. 5023), H2268 [27AP]

——— benfluralin (see H.R. 5024), H2268 [27AP]

——— benzamide, N[[[3,5 dichloro-2-fluoro-4-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl] amino]carbonyl] 2,6 difluoro - (9Cl) (see H.R. 5002), H2268 [27AP]

——— DAT intermediate (see H.R. 4998), H2267 [27AP]

——— DEPCT (see H.R. 5006), H2268 [27AP]

——— dichlormid (see H.R. 5017), H2268 [27AP]

——— dimethyl malonate (see H.R. 5003), H2268 [27AP]

——— diphenyl sulfide (see H.R. 5004), H2268 [27AP]

——— DMDS (see H.R. 4999), H2267 [27AP]

——— ethalfluralin (see H.R. 5015), H2268 [27AP]

——— fenbuconazole (see H.R. 5008), H2268 [27AP]

——— formulated product containing propyzamide as the active ingredient (see H.R. 5011), H2268 [27AP]

——— 4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanone (see H.R. 5026), H2268 [27AP]

——— 4 ethoxy 1,1,1 trifluoro 3 butene-2-one (see H.R. 5014), H2268 [27AP]

——— fungicide mixtures (see H.R. 5020), H2268 [27AP]

——— gallery (see H.R. 5019), H2268 [27AP]

——— MCPA-2-ethylhexyl (see H.R. 5012), H2268 [27AP]

——— methoxyfenozide (see H.R. 5000), H2267 [27AP]

——— myclobutanil (see H.R. 5021), H2268 [27AP]

——— 1,3-dichloropropene mixed isomers (see H.R. 5027), H2268 [27AP]

——— 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (see H.R. 5009), H2268 [27AP]

——— propiconazole (see H.R. 5018), H2268 [27AP]

——— quinoline (see H.R. 4996), H2267 [27AP]

——— Quintec (see H.R. 5001), H2268 [27AP]

——— (R)-(+)-2-(4 hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid (see H.R. 5022), H2268 [27AP]

——— tebuthiuron (see H.R. 5013), H2268 [27AP]

——— trifluralin (see H.R. 5025), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2,6-dichloroaniline (see H.R. 5005), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2 chloro 1 (3 ethoxy 4 nitrophenoxy) 4 (trifluoromethyl) benzene (see H.R. 5016), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2 methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpyridine (see H.R. 5007), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (see H.R. 5010), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-cyanopyridine (see H.R. 4997), H2267 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Postal Service: allow provision of nonpostal services (H.R. 6650), H6765 [12DE]

Tariff: acetic acid, 5 chloro-8-quinolinoxy, 1 methylhexylester (H.R. 5023), H2277 [27AP]

——— benfluralin (H.R. 5024), H2277 [27AP]

——— benzamide, N[[[3,5 dichloro-2-fluoro-4-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl] amino]carbonyl] 2,6 difluoro - (9Cl) (H.R. 5002), H2276 [27AP]

——— DAT intermediate (H.R. 4998), H2276 [27AP]

——— DEPCT (H.R. 5006), H2276 [27AP]

——— dichlormid (H.R. 5017), H2276 [27AP]

——— dimethyl malonate (H.R. 5003), H2276 [27AP]

——— diphenyl sulfide (H.R. 5004), H2276 [27AP]

——— DMDS (H.R. 4999), H2276 [27AP]

——— ethalfluralin (H.R. 5015), H2276 [27AP]

——— fenbuconazole (H.R. 5008), H2276 [27AP]

——— formulated product containing propyzamide as the active ingredient (H.R. 5011), H2276 [27AP]

——— 4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanone (H.R. 5026), H2277 [27AP]

——— 4 ethoxy 1,1,1 trifluoro 3 butene-2-one (H.R. 5014), H2276 [27AP]

——— fungicide mixtures (H.R. 5020), H2277 [27AP]

——— gallery (H.R. 5019), H2276 [27AP]

——— MCPA-2-ethylhexyl (H.R. 5012), H2276 [27AP]

——— methoxyfenozide (H.R. 5000), H2276 [27AP]

——— myclobutanil (H.R. 5021), H2277 [27AP]

——— 1,3-dichloropropene mixed isomers (H.R. 5027), H2277 [27AP]

——— 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (H.R. 5009), H2276 [27AP]

——— propiconazole (H.R. 5018), H2276 [27AP]

——— quinoline (H.R. 4996), H2276 [27AP]

——— Quintec (H.R. 5001), H2276 [27AP]

——— (R)-(+)-2-(4 hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid (H.R. 5022), H2277 [27AP]

——— tebuthiuron (H.R. 5013), H2276 [27AP]

——— trifluralin (H.R. 5025), H2277 [27AP]

——— 2,6-dichloroaniline (H.R. 5005), H2276 [27AP]

——— 2 chloro 1 (3 ethoxy 4 nitrophenoxy) 4 (trifluoromethyl) benzene (H.R. 5016), H2276 [27AP]

——— 2 methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpyridine (H.R. 5007), H2276 [27AP]

——— 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (H.R. 5010), H2276 [27AP]

——— 2-cyanopyridine (H.R. 4997), H2276 [27AP]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002• [6JN]

Poems

‘‘A Bag of Tools,’’ R.L. Sharpe, H7349 [19DE]

‘‘Born Without a Chance,’’ Edmund V. Cooke, H7349 [19DE]

‘‘Drop a Pebble in the Water,’’ James W. Foley, H7349 [19DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5970 [13SE]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2828 [17MY]

Bahrain: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750• [9MY]

Budget: deficit, H1119 [1MR]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2627• [10MY]

Citizen’s Commission on Human Rights: tribute to initiatives to protect parental rights, E1299• [23JY]

——— tribute to opening of new National Public Affairs Office in Washington, DC, E1299• [23JY]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, E1391• [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2828 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4946 [18JY]

——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H4946 [18JY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H93 [23JA]

Egypt: prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1937 [18AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that support radical Muslim fundamentalism, H6258 [21SE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), E1606• [21SE]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, H2195, H2196, H2197 [26AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1937 [18AP]

Health: importance of disease and vaccine research, E2021•–E2023• [31DE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7348 [19DE], E2021• [31DE]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4409 [28JN]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (H. Res. 813), H6418 [16NO]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary, E357• [8MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn launch of multistage rocket, E573• [18AP]

——— nuclear weapons proliferation, E573• [18AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5873 [12SE]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E817• [16MY]

Medicaid: adjust cap on payments and statutory matching rate for territories, H2627 [10MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6401, H6407, H6409 [16NO]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002• [6JN]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1491• [12SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4040), H1823 [16AP]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H93 [23JA]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1376 [19MR], H1525 [22MR]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H5873 [12SE], H6054 [14SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, H6409 [16NO]

Parliamentary inquiry, H5970 [13SE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1376 [19MR], H2195, H2196, H2197 [26AP]

Power resources: national energy policy, H970 [28FE], H2195, H2196, H2197 [26AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H50 [18JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1937 [18AP]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6401, H6407, H6409 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H6401, H6407 [16NO]

Spaulding, Fredrick L.: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E691• [27AP]

Syria: Presidential authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the authorization of military operations, H1293 [8MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1593• [21SE]

Taxation: rates, H1119 [1MR]

Votes: position on missed, H2745• [16MY], E985• [5JN], E2038• [2JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), H1817 [16AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H683 [9FE], H3263 [30MY]

Tribute, H7349 [19DE]

Tributes

Cope, Stanton E., E1326• [25JY]

Denktas, Rauf R., E198• [15FE]

Frank, Representative, H7347, H7348 [19DE]

Hall, Katie, H955, H956 [27FE]

Inouye, Daniel K., H7348 [19DE]

Kim, Jim Yong, E572• [18AP]

Muakkassa, Kamel F., E840• [17MY]

Ocampo, Jose A., E572• [18AP]

Okonjo-Iweala, Ngozi, E572• [18AP]

Olver, Representative, H7347, H7348 [19DE]

Overholt, Brinton W., Sr., E1278• [18JY]

Payne, Donald M., H1195 [6MR]

Quattrone, Joe, H1300 [8MR]

VanNatter, Gretchen, E601• [19AP]

Wagoner, Lois, E331• [7MR]

BURTON, JEN

Remarks in Senate

Jen’s Place (business): tribute, S8040 [13DE]

BURTON, LINCOLN (ED)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1528 [14SE]

BURUNDI, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Dawn M. Liberi To Be Ambassador to Burundi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

BURY, BRANDON

Remarks in House

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood Fallen Heroes Memorial Golf Tournament, E1325 [25JY]

BURY, HARRY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E134 [3FE]

BUSCAINO, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E215 [16FE]

BUSCH, ALEXIS

Remarks in Senate

San Francisco, CA: express condolences to families of victims of boating accident while participating in a race off the coast of California, S2812 [26AP]

BUSES see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles

BUSH, GEORGE (41st President of the United States)

Bills and resolutions relative to

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Remarks in House relative to

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Reports filed

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 3687, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

BUSH, GEORGE W. (43d President of the United States)

Bills and resolutions relative to

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H460, H461, H470 [3FE], H711 [14FE], H978 [28FE], H1237 [7MR], H1462 [21MR], H5856 [11SE]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S404 [9FE], S4111 [13JN], S5448 [26JY], S6590–S6592 [21SE]

——— impact of administration tax cuts, S7737 [11DE]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Reports filed

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 3687, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

BUSH, KY

Articles and editorials

They Answer the Call, S3077 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Bush Volunteer Fire Dept.: tribute, S3076 [10MY]

BUSH, LAURA

Articles and editorials

Why Malala Inspires Us, E1695 [12OC]

BUSH, MEGAN

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY related term(s) Corporations

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169, S170, S171, S172 [30JA], S181, S182, S183, S184, S189, S190, S191, S194, S195, S199, S215, S216, S218, S219, S220, S221 [31JA], S239, S240, S243, S245, S248, S249, S266, S270, S271, S272, S273, S274, S276 [1FE], S290, S296, S298, S302, S326 [2FE], S1839, S1840, S1871 [20MR], S1942 [21MR], H572 [7FE], H645 [9FE]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY], H2228 [27AP], H3147 [18MY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3091, S3092, S3093 [10MY], S3146, S3148, S3150, S3152, S3156, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608, S8609 [31DE], H7584 [2JA]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8374, S8378 [21DE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5131 [23JY], H5251, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5266, H5267, H5268, H5269, H5270, H5271, H5273, H5274, H5275, H5276, H5277, H5278, H5280, H5282, H5283, H5284, H5286 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S6002, S6003, S6007 [2AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2166, H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172, H2173, H2174, H2175, H2176, H2178 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2034, S2035 [26MR], S2055, S2093, S2094, S2095, S2100, S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, S2110 [27MR], S2173, S2174, S2175, S2176, S2179, S2180, S2181, S2182 [28MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1681 [14MR], S1693, S1694, S1742, S1747, S1754, S1755, S1756, S1757, S1758, S1759, S1760 [15MR], S1794, S1795, S1796, S1797, S1798, S1799, S1800, S1801, S1804, S1805, S1806, S1808, S1809, S1810, S1811, S1814 [19MR], S1851, S1852, S1853, S1854, S1855, S1856, S1857, S1858, S1860, S1863, S1865, S1868, S1870, S1871 [20MR], S1884 [21MR], H1245, H1249, H1250, H1251, H1252, H1256, H1257, H1259, H1260 [7MR], H1277, H1278, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284 [8MR], H1586 [27MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1231 [7MR]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5676 [2AU]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1990, H2003 [19AP]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 620), H1981, H1987 [19AP]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4825, S4827, S4828, S4829, S4830 [10JY], S4884, S4885, S4896, S4897, S4898, S4899, S4900, S4912, S4914, S4915 [11JY], S4960, S4961, S4962, S4963, S4964, S4965, S4966, S4973, S4976, S4978 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139, S5140, S5141 [18JY], S5224, S5231, S5232, S5236, S5237 [19JY], S5263 [23JY]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

Backdoor Found in ZTE Android Phones, H3097 [17MY]

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

Bizarre Outcome on Generic Drugs, S2499 [18AP]

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Carl Dick’s General Store—A Science Hill Tradition, S153 [30JA]

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Ethan Allen Celebrates 80 Years, S6790 [14NO]

Extend the Bush Tax Cuts Now, S3299 [21MY]

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc., Says Chinese Firms Owes It $7M, H6485 [28NO]

House Reaches Agreement on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization To Strengthen American Manufacturing, Spur Job Creation, H2477 [9MY]

In Manchester United’s I.P.O., a Preference for American Rules, H5279 [25JY]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Jimmy Lee Vance—Remembrances of Jimmy Lee Vance, S1575 [12MR]

Job Gains Reflect Hope a Recovery Is Blooming, H527 [7FE]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Native American Tribal Leaders—Indian Country Shouldn’t Be Hostage to Far-Off Conflicts, E1478 [11SE]

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Payroll Tax Fight, H527 [7FE]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Puff, the Magic Drag on the Economy—Time To Let the Pernicious Production Tax Credit for Wind Power Blow Away, S6530 [20SE]

Rare Win for Say on Pay, H1253 [7MR]

Re-Authorize the Export-Import Bank, H2480 [9MY]

Republicans Blow With the Wind—Another Industry Wants To Keep Its Taxpayer Subsidies, S1453 [7MR]

Study Sees Cuts to Health Plans, H4712 [10JY]

Swopes Celebrate 60 Years in Business, S2159 [28MR]

They Have Very Short Memories, S1668 [14MR]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, S670 [15FE]

Turbines in the Backyard—The Sound and the Strobes, S669 [15FE]

U.K. Plans Oil Sector Tax Relief, S2052 [27MR]

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

UK Offers New Tax Breaks for Remote Fields, S2051 [27MR]

(Web) Recipe for Success, S346 [6FE]

Why Dodd-Frank Is Necessary, E1311 [24JY]

Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs, S1670 [14MR]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

Wind Farms Multiply, Fueling Clashes With Nearby Residents, S670 [15FE]

Wind Power Faces Taxing Headwind, S5055 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

——— ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4284), H1739 [28MR]

——— promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5706), H2567 [9MY]

——— require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base (see S. 3668), S7703 [10DE]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see S. 3302), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

——— require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

——— require security screening of passengers at airports to be carried out by private screening companies (see S. 3303), S4203 [14JN]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

——— increase maximum pay for services rendered by trustees and repeal trustee administration of certain employee pension plans (see H.R. 6349), H5707 [2AU]

——— make organization more efficient for small business debtors (see S. 2370), S2821 [26AP]

BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 4216), H1426 [20MR] (see H.R. 6654), H6806 [13DE]

Buy American Act: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service or National Archives and Records Administration gift shops are produced in the U.S. (see S. 2268), S2242 [29MR]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

CFTC: require a regulation to limit the aggregate positions of nontraditional bona fide hedgers in petroleum and related products (see S. 2238), S2085 [27MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4391), H1977 [18AP] (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (see H.R. 6507), H6274 [21SE]

Coal Mitigation Trust Fund: establish by imposing a tax on the extraction of coal to mitigate impact of transportation of coal by rail (see H.R. 6202), H5291 [25JY]

Colleges and universities: provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (see H.R. 6505), H6274 [21SE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

——— protect cyber privacy (see H.R. 6183), H5290 [25JY]

——— provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (see S. 2102), S567 [13FE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (see S. 2038), S132 [26JA]

——— strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees, display subject matter of debates, make legislation available before voting, and promote availability of FEC reports (see H.R. 3898), H475 [3FE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

——— increase consumer protections for gift cards (see S. 3636), S6894 [26NO]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

——— preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions (see H.R. 6706), H7435 [27DE]

——— protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H692 [9FE]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1147 [29FE] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

——— implement controls on salaries of Government contractors by limiting reimbursement for excessive compensation equal to the pay of the President of the U.S. (see S. 2198), S1734 [15MR]

——— improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6080), H4684 [9JY]

——— increase accountability in contracts for overseas contingency operations (see H.R. 6360), H5727 [7AU]

——— require solicitations for Federal procurement contracts to include information about the Buy American Act and whether foreign goods may be used to fulfill requirements of the contracts (see H.R. 4047), H801 [15FE]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see S. 3501), S5977 [2AU]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Courts: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see S. 3389), S5084 [17JY]

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S5304 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H77 [18JA]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H1804 [29MR]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— prohibit and deter theft of metal (see S. 3631), S6855 [15NO]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H2029 [19AP]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

——— enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S3516 [23MY]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of private security contractors and Afghan Public Protection Force members to provide security for Armed Forces members and military installations and facilities in Afghanistan (see H.R. 4117), H1133 [1MR]

——— work with non-Federal entities and accept non-Federal funding under strict guidelines to promote commercial space transportation infrastructure efficiencies (see H.R. 4401), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of Education: protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Energy: provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— foster further innovation and entrepreneurship in the health information technology sector (see H.R. 6626), H6586 [3DE]

——— provide additional funding for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (see H.R. 3887), H440 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see S. 2114), S699 [15FE]

——— provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR] (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2390), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

——— disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

——— establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

——— establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services under the Workforce Investment Act (see H.R. 5805), H3102 [17MY]

——— establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative (see S. 3421), S5257 [23JY]

——— establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H1739 [28MR]

——— establish the Small Business Liaison Pilot Program (see H.R. 5975), H3914 [20JN]

——— include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

——— require companies to notify employees and local communities if they are closing plants or laying off U.S. workers to offshore jobs and operations (see S. 3425), S5304 [24JY]

——— require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (see S. 2167), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: allow acceptance of bids on new oil and gas leases of Federal lands only from bidders certifying that all natural gas produced from such leases will be offered for sale only in the U.S. (see H.R. 4025), H725 [14FE]

——— allow acceptance of bids on new oil and gas leases of Federal lands only from bidders certifying that all petroleum products produced from such leases will be offered for sale only in the U.S. (see H.R. 4325), H1804 [29MR]

——— conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H475 [3FE]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— include areas off the coast of South Carolina in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program (see S. 3284), S3900 [11JN]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (see H.R. 4849), H2204 [26AP]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— prohibit leasing of Federal lands to any person who has violated the Trading With the Enemy Act or who conducts business with a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 3876), H374 [1FE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

——— establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

——— provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

——— transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (see H.R. 4361), H1845 [16AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 4048), H900 [16FE]

——— give preference to veteran-owned local contractors (see H.R. 6004), H3974 [21JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

——— establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 6477), H6231 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Economic Espionage Act: clarify scope (see S. 3642), S6947 [27NO]

Economy: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

——— permit voluntary economic activity (see S. 2269), S2242 [29MR]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3266 [30MY]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (see S. 2199), S1734 [15MR]

Education: increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see S. 3475), S5870 [1AU]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Employment: exclude employment contracts and employment disputes from arbitration (see H.R. 4181), H1304 [8MR]

——— permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4106), H1099 [29FE]

——— prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

——— streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

EPA: clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy (see H. Res. 635), H2274 [27AP]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4302), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 5444), H2318 [7MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (see H.R. 6586), H6328 [9NO]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: exempt marketing research participants and mystery shoppers from certain provisions (see H.R. 5915), H3660 [7JN]

——— provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 6346), H5706 [2AU]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 6673), H6828 [17DE]

FCC: ensure rule adopting methodology for establishing benchmarks for Universal Service Fund high-cost loop support shall have no force or effect and require report on an alternative methodology (see H.R. 6526), H6275 [21SE]

——— establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (see S. 3703), S8302 [20DE]

——— promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see H.R. 4319), H1804 [29MR]

——— require reallocation and auction for commercial use of certain frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum (see H.R. 4817), H2203 [26AP]

FDA: establish procedures and requirements for registration of cosmetic product manufacturing entities, submission of cosmetic product and ingredient statements, and reporting of adverse events (see H.R. 4395), H1977 [18AP]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5077 [19JY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4384), H1976 [18AP]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

——— prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

——— reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 2067), S323 [2FE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a pilot program to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by partnering world-class entrepreneurs with Federal agencies (see S. 3222), S3423 [22MY] (see H.R. 6119), H4863 [12JY]

——— report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

——— require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (see H.R. 5908), H3660 [7JN]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S5486 [26JY]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2821 [26AP]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 4963), H2206 [26AP]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

——— authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see S. 2080), S494 [9FE]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (see H.R. 6037), H4156 [27JN]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S1422 [6MR]

——— make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 6524), H6275 [21SE]

——— preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5714), H2644 [10MY]

——— specify that courses offered by lenders for their own employees may not satisfy pre-licensing or continuing education requirements of mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 6158), H5077 [19JY]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: enhance national seafood marketing efforts by creating National Seafood Marketing and Development Fund, regional seafood marketing boards, and national coordinating committee (see S. 3615), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide additional flexibility for fishery managers, additional transparency for fishermen, a referendum for catch shares, and additional sources for fishery survey funding (see H.R. 6350), H5707 [2AU]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

——— amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6727), H7565 [1JA]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE] (see H.R. 5798), H3102 [17MY]

——— improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 3524), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 5708), H2644 [10MY]

——— prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

——— reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE] (see H.R. 6656), H6806 [13DE]

——— reform U.S. export control restrictions relative to commercially-available automotive products and technologies (see H.R. 6724), H7516 [31DE]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6023), H4063 [26JN]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S494 [9FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

FTC: promulgate rules requiring Internet merchants to disclose use of price-altering computer programs (see H.R. 6508), H6274 [21SE]

GAO: include in annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relative to bids for contracts (see S. 3690), S8203 [19DE]

——— study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (see S. 3709), S8364 [21DE]

——— transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (see H.R. 6371), H5859 [11SE]

Government regulations: clarify exemptions for captive finance companies from the definition of major swap participant and from the swap clearing requirement (see H.R. 5649), H2443 [8MY]

——— eliminate requirements for duplicative clinical testing of new drugs, vaccines, biological products, or medical devices if inconsistent with relevant ethical norms (see S. 3506), S5977 [2AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

——— prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (see S. 3513), S5977 [2AU]

——— enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see S. 2078), S388 [7FE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (see S. 3553), S6453 [19SE]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (see H.R. 5874), H3362 [31MY]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S3631 [24MY]

——— provide for additional visas for certain entrepreneurs and job creators (see H.R. 6210), H5326 [26JY]

——— simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 6373), H5859 [11SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3266 [30MY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2068), S323 [2FE] (see S. 2288), S2392 [17AP]

——— prohibit anti-competitive activities and provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to U.S. antitrust laws (see H.R. 5838), H3162 [18MY]

——— require issuers of long-term care insurance to establish third party review processes for disputed claims (see S. 3230), S3516 [23MY]

International economic relations: prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries (see S. 2063), S323 [2FE]

Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization (see S. Res. 446), S2824 [26AP]

——— promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H901 [16FE]

——— sanction foreign financial institutions providing secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions (see H.R. 3880), H439 [2FE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 3178), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S1459 [7MR]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

LIHEAP: provide funding with a dedicated revenue source consisting of a tax on offshore oil production (see H.R. 3807), H114 [23JA]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Maritime Administration: make grants to States or port authorities to cover the cost of repair and construction activities relative to certain strategic commercial seaports (see H.R. 6253), H5628 [1AU]

Medicare: clarify application of special enrollment periods and secondary payer rules to employer coverage of family members of employees (see H.R. 6435), H6150 [19SE]

——— increase fines and penalties for Medicare fraud to augment Medicare fraud enforcement activities (see H.R. 6103), H4827 [11JY]

——— permit the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6392), H5999 [13SE]

——— promote public notification and provide incentives to reduce drug shortages (see H.R. 6611), H6535 [29NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (see S. Res. 407), S2085 [27MR]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3443), S5381 [25JY]

——— issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (see H.R. 6694), H7424 [20DE]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 3502), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6094), H4774 [10JY]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

NASA: convey excess property at the Kennedy Space Center to a State or political subdivision, municipality, or instrumentality of a State for development of and operation of a spaceport (see H.R. 6540), H6276 [21SE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 548), H802 [15FE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 2342), S2655 [24AP]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H692 [9FE]

National objectives: reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 598), H1641 [27MR]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 451), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 653), H2646 [10MY]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization (see S. 3281), S3838 [7JN]

National Women’s High-Growth Business Bipartisan Task Force: establish (see S. 3196), S3280 [17MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

Natural gas: promote domestic development and deployment and expedite transition to natural gas as a vehicle fuel (see S. 2070), S350 [6FE]

New Jersey: exclude from prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the State legislature (see H.R. 3809), H114 [23JA]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S1459 [7MR]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 3221), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: include in employment services provided under Wagner-Peyser Act (see H.R. 4339), H1804 [29MR]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (see H.R. 4037), H801 [15FE]

NRC: retain and redistribute certain collected fines (see H.R. 3822), H158 [24JA]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (see S. 3589), S6545 [20SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H4868 [13JY]

——— discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

——— express that clothing issued to athletes representing the U.S. should be made in the U.S. (see H. Res. 731), H4907 [17JY]

——— require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

——— require the U.S. Olympic Committee to ensure that goods donated or supplied to athletes are substantially made in the U.S. (see H.R. 6132), H4907 [17JY]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (see S. 3652), S7401 [4DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Patents: provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles (see H.R. 3889), H440 [2FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— provide that the individual mandate shall not be construed as a tax (see S. 3411), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 6334), H5706 [2AU]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 5981), H3914 [20JN]

Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 3899), H475 [3FE]

——— extend special funding rules for certain plans maintained by commercial airlines (see H.R. 5715), H2644 [10MY]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H692 [9FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY] (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Political ethics: require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H900 [16FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Postal Service: allow provision of nonpostal services (see H.R. 6650), H6765 [12DE]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 3080), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 5745), H2713 [15MY]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S1790 [19MR]

——— permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 4135), H1153 [5MR]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4345), H1811 [30MR]

Privacy: prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (see S. 3510), S5977 [2AU]

——— prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 3306), S4238 [18JN] (see H.R. 5966), H3806 [19JN]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR] (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public utilities: authorize the obtaining of national criminal history background checks of certain employees in sensitive positions (see S. 3707), S8364 [21DE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.: designate (see H.R. 6147), H5008 [18JY]

SBA: ensure treatment of Brevard County, FL, as a HUBZone (see S. 2157), S1422 [6MR]

——— establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

——— establish an Office of Entrepreneurial Support (see S. 3638), S6894 [26NO]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

——— improve entrepreneurial development programs (see S. 3198), S3280 [17MY]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3162 [18MY]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5944), H3699 [8JN]

SEC: change asset coverage ratio and treatment of preferred stock for, allow acquisition or holding of certain securities by, and revise rules on business development companies (see H.R. 5929), H3698 [8JN]

——— enable national securities exchanges to provide incentives to market-makers that increase liquidity and depth of capital markets and promote enhanced trading and price-discovery for smaller companies (see H.R. 6127), H4868 [13JY]

——— enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (see S. 3416), S5257 [23JY]

——— exempt low-revenue companies from certain regulations (see H.R. 6161), H5078 [19JY]

——— improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see S. 2373), S2821 [26AP]

——— provide for the registration and oversight of national investment adviser associations (see H.R. 4624), H2123 [25AP]

——— require annual disclosures relative to the compensation brackets in which an issuer’s minority and women employees reside (see H.R. 3791), H78 [18JA]

——— require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3875), H374 [1FE]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (see H.R. 4088), H950 [24FE]

——— determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 6695), H7424 [20DE]

——— protect transactions in the U.S. from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by foreign governments (see H.R. 6616), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (see S. 2190), S1613 [13MR]

——— provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (see H.R. 6613), H6535 [29NO]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): improve (see S. 3246), S3631 [24MY]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial resources (see S. 3508), S5977 [2AU]

Small business: encourage exporting (see S. 3277), S3838 [7JN]

——— establish a loan program to assist and provide incentives for manufacturers to reinvest in making products in the U.S. (see H.R. 4102), H1016 [28FE]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

——— improve lending and cooperation between the National Credit Union Administration and SBA (see H.R. 4191), H1304 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (see H. Res. 572), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide certainty for small business concerns (see S. 3572), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H440 [2FE]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives (see S. 3211), S3329 [21MY]

——— express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Tariff: cupping machines (see H.R. 5809), H3102 [17MY]

——— cupping presses parts (see H.R. 5811), H3102 [17MY]

——— horizontally-oriented lead shot machines (see H.R. 5808), H3102 [17MY]

——— increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 3597), S6546 [20SE]

——— manufacturing equipment (see H.R. 4840, 4841, 4842), H2204 [26AP] (see H.R. 5047, 5048), H2268 [27AP]

——— sector molds and tooling (see H.R. 5049), H2268 [27AP]

——— tool blocks (see H.R. 5810), H3102 [17MY]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H4863 [12JY]

——— allow a deduction for patent box profit from the use of U.S. patents (see H.R. 6353), H5707 [2AU] (see H.R. 6544), H6276 [21SE]

——— allow an ordinary and necessary business expense deduction for contributions to regional infrastructure improvement zones (see H.R. 3780), H77 [18JA]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4167), H1303 [8MR]

——— allow partial exclusion for foreign earned income of employees of Federal contractors who do not fulfill foreign country residency requirements for certain reasons (see H.R. 6341), H5706 [2AU]

——— allow partnerships invested in infrastructure property to be treated as publicly traded partnerships and reduce the depreciation recovery periods for such property (see H.R. 4001), H692 [9FE]

——— allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— amend extension of temporary employee payroll tax holiday to give individuals the choice of whether to participate (see S. 2107), S614 [14FE]

——— authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts (see H.R. 3885), H439 [2FE]

——— clarify tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions (see S. 2048), S208 [31JA]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1152 [5MR]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S388 [7FE]

——— close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H1366 [16MR]

——— deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 4376), H1914 [17AP]

——— deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

——— deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (see H.R. 6074), H4655 [29JN]

——— disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see H.R. 3852), H218 [31JA]

——— disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 6700), H7424 [20DE]

——— enact long-term tax policy and allow one year for citizens to adjust and prepare for impact of any tax increases (see H. Res. 805), H6277 [21SE]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (see S. 2033), S42 [23JA]

——— exclude dividends from controlled foreign corporations from the definition of personal holding company income for purposes of the personal holding company rules (see H.R. 6660), H6806 [13DE]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H2270 [27AP]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax (see S. 2200), S1734 [15MR]

——— exempt private foundations from the tax on excess business holdings in the case of certain philanthropic enterprises which are independently supervised (see S. 3377), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 4035), H801 [15FE]

——— expand and make permanent rules relative to investment by nonresident aliens in domestic mutual funds (see H.R. 4623), H2123 [25AP]

——— expand and simplify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see S. 2227), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4252), H1542 [22MR]

——— expand credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see H.R. 4324), H1804 [29MR]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4049), H900 [16FE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2240), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4196), H1362 [13MR]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H3914 [20JN]

——— extend eligibility of activities in Puerto Rico for the deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities (see H.R. 4605), H2066 [24AP]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

——— extend program to provide grants for specified energy property in lieu of tax credits (see H.R. 4468), H2030 [19AP]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see H.R. 6437), H6150 [19SE]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to renewable energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S3838 [7JN]

——— extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (see H.R. 5793), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (see H.R. 6066), H4654 [29JN]

——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

——— extend the research and development tax credit, limit treaty benefits relative to certain deductible related-party payments, and treat general aviation aircraft as 7-year property (see H.R. 6109), H4862 [12JY]

——— extend the time for making S corporation elections (see S. 2271), S2242 [29MR]

——— extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans (see S. 3536), S6270 [12SE]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans and allow an exemption from an employer’s employment taxes in an amount equivalent to the value of such credit (see H.R. 5845), H3162 [18MY]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6462), H6231 [20SE]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6060 [14SE]

——— improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see S. 3352), S4724 [28JN]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

——— increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 4108), H1099 [29FE]

——— increase deduction for business startup expenditures (see H.R. 6177), H5201 [24JY]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 5938), H3699 [8JN]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see S. 3485), S5977 [2AU]

——— limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see H.R. 5615), H2443 [8MY]

——— make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see S. 3307), S4238 [18JN]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see S. 2088), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4032), H801 [15FE]

——— make the research credit permanent, increase for businesses manufacturing in the U.S., and make refundable for small businesses (see H.R. 6329), H5706 [2AU]

——— permanently extend tax relief and repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 3804), H114 [23JA]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (see S. 3427), S5304 [24JY]

——— permanently extend the reduction in recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations (see S. 3223), S3515 [23MY]

——— protect employees in the building and construction industry who are participants in multiemployer plans (see S. 3700), S8302 [20DE]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H3162 [18MY]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see S. 3466), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1496 [21MR]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (see H. Res. 620), H1914 [17AP]

——— provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on certain small business stock (see H.R. 4139), H1153 [5MR] (see H.R. 4226), H1427 [20MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S2030 [26MR]

——— provide a temporary tax credit for increased payroll and eliminate certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 6030), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide expensing for small businesses (see S. 2284), S2324 [16AP]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H1153 [5MR]

——— provide for economic growth and personal financial liberty (see H.R. 6225), H5327 [26JY]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (see H.R. 3840), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 4016), H725 [14FE]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (see S. 3460), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6319), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide for the release of Federal tax levies which cause business hardships (see H.R. 4368), H1914 [17AP]

——— provide grants in lieu of expensing for energy efficient commercial buildings placed in service by manufacturers (see H.R. 6403), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S2966 [8MY] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

——— provide incentives for the expansion of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 6487), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide payroll tax relief (see H.R. 4013), H696 [13FE]

——— provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 6102), H4827 [11JY]

——— provide standards for determining employment status (see H.R. 6653), H6765 [12DE]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3280 [17MY]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances, reduce deficit, and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 6338), H5706 [2AU]

——— reduce the tax rate on domestic manufacturing income (see H.R. 5795), H3102 [17MY]

——— reform international tax system (see S. 2091), S494 [9FE]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require the use of domestic property to be eligible for certain tax incentives for solar energy (see S. 3183), S3174 [15MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see S. 2064), S323 [2FE]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

Telecommunications: create a Federal Spectrum Reallocation Commission and provide for the use of a portion of the proceeds from the auction of reallocated Federal spectrum for deficit reduction (see H.R. 4044), H801 [15FE]

——— prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

Telephones: prohibit unauthorized third-party charges on wireline telephone bills (see S. 3291), S4151 [13JN]

Territories: extend the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in U.S. insular areas (see H.R. 3979), H640 [8FE]

Trademark Act: correct an error relative to remedies for dilution (see H.R. 6215), H5326 [26JY]

Transportation: help leverage private investment for transit-oriented development near transit stations (see S. 2053), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3854), H218 [31JA]

Travel and tourism: facilitate affordable workforce housing in, and develop full-time resident communities of, high tourism areas (see H.R. 6394), H5999 [13SE]

——— stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

Truth in Lending Act: add a rule of construction relative to certain payments to an employee of a mortgage originator (see H.R. 4076), H943 [17FE]

U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (see S. 3306), S4238 [18JN] (see H.R. 5966), H3806 [19JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN] (see H. Res. 678), H3480 [5JN]

U.S.-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade: establish (see H.R. 6539), H6276 [21SE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (see H.R. 6493), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

——— provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

——— streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6000 [13SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR] (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771 [10MY]

Chronologies

Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislative action, S4179 [14JN]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY], S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Cost Estimates

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Andreas N. Akaras, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, H5092 [23JY]

——— Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Assembly of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Kate Nahapetian, Armenian National Committee of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Representative Cole, H5094 [23JY]

Essays

Modern Tax System—Fair to the Average American? Lisa Vatavuk, H2718 [16MY]

Factsheets

Average American Wind Farm, S676 [15FE]

ManuFACTS—Ex-Im Bank and Export Finance, H2474 [9MY]

Payroll Tax Cut Supported the Economic Recovery, Created Jobs and Bolstered the Social Security Trust Fund in 2012: Committee on Economics (Joint), S7418 [5DE]

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Army depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base: several Representatives, H4987 [18JY]

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Bring Jobs Home Act: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S5183 [19JY]

Characterization of President Obama’s remarks concerning small business: William H. Robbins, Earth Analytical Service, Inc., S5179 [19JY]

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Corps of Engineers Mississippi River water-release plan adjustment and rock pinnacle removal process expedition: several Representatives, H6577 [30NO]

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: A. Anthony Antosh, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

——— Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

——— Fred Lamback, H2400 [8MY]

——— L. Dara Baldwin and Mark Derry, National Council on Independent Living, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

——— several veterans support organizations, H2399, H2431 [8MY]

——— Susan Henderson, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (organization), H2404 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Dept. of Labor procedures clarification for issuing ‘‘hot goods orders’’ on agricultural enterprises and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act: several Representatives, E1951 [19DE]

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H5816 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5816 [11SE]

Economic climate for small businesses: Stephanie Rumford, Rumford Industrial Group, E1539 [14SE]

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Emerging growth companies’ requirement to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements: Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, H1253 [7MR]

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

Eximbank reauthorization: Andrew N. Liveris, Dow Chemical Co., H2472 [9MY]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, and Kevin Burke, American Apparel & Footwear Association, H2473 [9MY]

——— Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of Washington, H2480 [9MY]

——— David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

——— George Landrith, H2477 [9MY]

——— Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, H2475 [9MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., and William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H2472 [9MY]

——— Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, H2479 [9MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2474 [9MY]

——— R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, H2475 [9MY]

——— Representative Carolyn McCarthy, H2476 [9MY]

——— Representative Yoder, H2477 [9MY]

——— several Governors, H2479 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H2472, H2475 [9MY]

——— several Representatives, H2480 [9MY]

——— Tim Keating, Boeing Co., H2470, H2473 [9MY]

——— Todd O. McCracken, Small Business Exporters Association of the U.S., H2472 [9MY]

Export Promotion Reform Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs extension: several business organizations, S819 [16FE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Impact of drug approval process on drug prices: Alfred E. Mann, H3585 [7JN]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: several Representatives, E1313 [24JY]

IRS enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity: Senator Levin, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6429, S6432 [19SE]

——— Steven T. Miller, IRS, S6430–S6432 [19SE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Jack E. Herstein, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1718–S1720 [15MR]

——— Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, S1720–S1722 [15MR]

——— Mary L. Schapiro, SEC Chair, S1698, S1722 [15MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation: Candace Klein, SoMoLend Holdings, LLC, S1878 [21MR]

——— David Levine, American Sustainable Business Council, S1724 [15MR]

——— Freeman White, S1724 [15MR]

——— John Ducrest, Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, S1724 [15MR]

——— Mercer Bullard, Fund Democracy (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Nick Bhargava, MOTAAVI (business), S1724 [15MR]

——— Sara Hanks, CrowdCheck, Inc., S1879 [21MR]

——— several State Secs. of State, S1723 [15MR]

——— Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion, Startup Exemption (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Todd O. McCracken, National Small Business Association, S1877 [21MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act investment protections: Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S1718 [15MR]

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

Marketplace Fairness Act: several Senators, S817 [16FE]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

Nomination of Paul J. Watford to be circuit judge: several business general counsels, S3311 [21MY]

Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act: Allison M. Zieve, Public Citizen (organization), S2499 [18AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S2498 [18AP]

——— several consumer organizations, S2499 [18AP]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights: several Senators, S4180 [14JN]

Prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information: several former national security officials, S5953 [2AU]

Prevention of professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes: several organizations, S2900 [7MY]

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, S1510, S1514 [8MR]

——— W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, S1510 [8MR]

Revenue estimate for proposal to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), E90 [31JA]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act: Aaron Smith, Young Invincibles (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Amy Rosen, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), S3427 [22MY]

——— Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S3428 [22MY]

——— Edward L. Davis, DECA, Inc., S3427 [22MY]

——— Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA (organization), S3428 [22MY]

——— Kent Schescke, Future Farmers of America (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Michael Simmons, Empact (organization), S3426 [22MY]

——— Scott Gerber, Young Entrepreneur Council, S3427 [22MY]

——— Tim Williamson, Idea Village (organization), S3426 [22MY]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement: Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations, H4152 [27JN]

——— Kurt J. Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, H4153 [27JN]

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, Ed Rendell, and Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, Building America’s Future Education Fund, H2102 [25AP]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Wind power production tax credit extension: Colorado congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— Iowa congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— several businesses, S6400 [19SE]

Lists

Airline ticket fees, H929 [17FE]

Economic research studies on impact of tax rates on economic growth, S6841 [15NO]

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Reasons why small businesses are important, H4035 [26JN]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day attendees and family members or guardians on the Senate floor, S2799 [26AP]

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Wall Street CEOs taking millions, H4695 [10JY]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Messages

Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions: President Obama, S348 [6FE], H479 [6FE]

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Economic Report: President Obama, S906 [17FE]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S5730 [31JY], H5439 [31JY]

Motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S120 [26JA], S1839 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3051 [10MY], S3137 [15MY]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5318 [26JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2184 [26AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S1984 [22MR], S2055 [27MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1694 [15MR], H1287 [8MR]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5678 [2AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2008 [19AP]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4448 [25JN], S4627 [26JN], S4645 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4731 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S4936 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S4885 [11JY], S5072 [17JY], S5093 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

Press releases

A4A Commends Important Reforms in Bipartisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Agreement: Airlines for America (A4A) (organization), H2475 [9MY]

ALPA Hails Agreement on Eximbank Reauthorization: Air Line Pilots Association, International, H2474 [9MY]

Ex-Im Bank Support: several organizations, H2467 [9MY]

GAMA Urges Swift Action on Export Import Bank Reauthorization: General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H2475 [9MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: AFL–CIO, S1723 [15MR]

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democrats, H2477 [9MY]

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Praises House Leaders for Reaching Deal on Ex-Im: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2475 [9MY]

Proclamations

Carolyn B. Parks Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1191 [29JN]

Marshalls Distribution Center Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1540 [14SE]

Remarks in House

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Agriculture: extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

Alchemy Brewing, LLC: tribute, H5933 [13SE]

Aleynikov, Sergey: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Allen, Phillip C.: South Florida Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E119 [2FE]

American Crystal Sugar Co.: decision to lockout factory workers at Moorhead, MN, H386 [2FE]

——— restart of negotiations to settle labor dispute and lockout at Moorhead, MN, factory, H3489 [6JN]

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: anniversary of U.S. car production, E1768 [15NO]

American Plastic Toys, Inc.: anniversary, E906 [30MY]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

American Samoa: delay increase in minimum wage, H4890–H4892 [17JY]

American Society for Training and Development: tribute to Employee Learning Week, E1938 [17DE]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers, H1509–H1511 [22MR], H4689 [10JY], H4788 [11JY]

Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.: tribute to health care innovations, E1319 [25JY]

Appropriations: revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), H3101 [17MY]

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute to FDA approval of Belviq for treatment of obesity, E1232 [11JY]

Army: depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base, H4987, H4988 [18JY], H5023 [19JY]

AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy (company): tribute, E260 [28FE]

Aurora, CO: opening of Colorado Biobusiness Accelerator, E1611 [21SE]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (H.R. 3867), H929 [17FE]

Bacardi & Co. Ltd.: anniversary, E65 [24JA]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E45 [18JA]

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): anniversary, H5137 [24JY]

Better Business Bureau: anniversary, E1454 [10SE]

Biddle, Mike: Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development recipient, E1845 [29NO]

BigEye Creative (business): Orlando Business Journal Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1879 [5DE]

Bohl, Priscilla: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1826 [28NO]

Booth, Gregory: nomination to Dept. of Commerce Manufacturing Council, H2291 [7MY]

Brady Services, Inc.: anniversary, E908 [30MY]

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to economic renaissance, H5024 [19JY]

Burma: U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

Cabot Guns (company): tribute, H1030 [29FE]

Camden Property Trust: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, H1795 [29MR]

Cape Cod, MA: anniversary of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, E1030 [8JN]

Career and Technical Education Month: observance, H807, H819 [16FE]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4041 [26JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], H4614 [29JN]

Carpinteria, CA: anniversary of Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, E78 [25JA]

Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]

CBO: add findings section addressing impact of Bush administration tax cuts to proposed legislation to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H405 [2FE]

——— consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, H1220, H1264 [7MR], H2798–H2800 [16MY]

——— improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5228 [25JY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1895, H1896 [17AP], H1929 [18AP]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (H.R. 5186), E962 [1JN]

Chemicomays, LLC: General Motors Co., Supplier of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Chiang, Elvin Yu-Ling Duncan: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E449 [27MR]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

China: assessment of role in Africa, E516 [30MR]

——— status of international economic relations, H2197 [26AP]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 3, E1373 [1AU]

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Coal Mitigation Trust Fund: establish by imposing a tax on the extraction of coal to mitigate impact of transportation of coal by rail (H.R. 6202), E1328 [25JY]

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), E1940 [17DE]

Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers, E147 [6FE]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

Combat Medical Systems (business): tribute to opening of new Fayetteville, NC, office after original location was destroyed by tornado, E639 [25AP]

Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations That Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the U.S.: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of EPA rules and actions, H6217, H6218 [20SE]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE], H733 [15FE]

Computers: protect cyber privacy, H5686 [2AU]

Concurrent Technologies Corp.: anniversary, E1372 [1AU]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H463 [3FE], H643, H644, H645–H657, H663, H670–H672 [9FE], H739 [15FE], E163 [8FE], E548 [17AP]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6849–H6851 [18DE]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

——— protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1036 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1175, H1176 [6MR]

——— provide reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions, H6163 [20SE]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

——— improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 6080), H5796–H5814 [11SE]

——— increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, H3795 [19JN]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: approve permit for economic development in Henry County, VA, H3489 [6JN]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (H.R. 1498), H385 [2FE]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), H5507–H5510 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: set sunset date, H2176 [26AP]

D.L. Martin Co.: anniversary, E1412 [3AU]

DAN-LOC Bolt & Gasket (company): tribute, H1980 [19AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

Delphi Corp.: address impact of bankruptcy proceedings on employee pensions, H3742 [19JN]

Democratic Party: support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration and departmental management salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration funding, H2364–H2368 [8MY]

——— expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding, H2363 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2363, H2364 [8MY]

——— Minority Business Development Agency funding, H2370 [8MY]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6132–H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

——— SelectUSA Initiative funding, H2541, H2542 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H2837, H3066 [17MY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— include industry-recognized certifications in pilot program on veterans’ receipt of civilian credentialing for military occupational specialty skills, H2823 [17MY], H3129 [18MY]

——— limit salaries of contractor executives, H5042, H5043 [19JY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017–H3019 [17MY]

——— prohibit foreign businesses that engage in business activity with terrorist nations from contracting and procurement opportunities, H3064 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into non-competitive contracts for helicopter leak-proof drip pans, H4991 [18JY]

——— require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

——— require Navy or U.S.-flagged vessels that provide services to the Federal Government to be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard located in the U.S. or Guam, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— require purchase of U.S. flags manufactured in the U.S. using U.S. materials, H5051, H5052 [19JY]

——— require use of U.S. owned and operated aircraft in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet to transport cargo and passengers, H5052 [19JY]

——— small business contracting reforms, E1992 [21DE]

——— small business contracting reforms funding, H2792 [16MY]

——— tribute to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program, E1230 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

Dept. of Energy: analyze regulations other nations apply to their oil and gas industries and compare them to U.S. regulations, H3898 [20JN]

——— end loan guarantee program, H549 [7FE], H3744 [19JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program vehicle technologies funding, H3383, H3384 [1JN]

——— lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— prohibit Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

——— prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

——— reform EB–5 visa program, H799 [15FE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4104–H4106 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow private sector competition for performance of commercial activities within the Bureau of Prisons, H2406 [8MY]

——— Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

——— legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

——— limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396–H2406, H2431 [8MY], E749, E753 [9MY], E773 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (H.R. 870), H1859 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

——— assess U.S. capability to meet current and future demands for minerals critical to manufacturing competitiveness and economic and national security (H.R. 2011), H4792 [11JY], H4832, H4833 [12JY]

——— authority to increase civil fines against oil companies that violate offshore drilling laws, H3817 [20JN]

——— certify oil drilling platforms are capable of handling new drilling before allowing coastline drilling to take place, H5170 [24JY]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H2062 [24AP]

——— consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service gift shops and visitor centers are produced in the U.S., H3785 [19JN]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), H2227, H2228 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), corrections in engrossment, H2252 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), Senate amendment, H3147 [18MY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, H1276 [8MR]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

——— prohibit export of natural gas, H825, H826 [16FE]

——— prohibit export of natural gas under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5176, H5177 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H3919, H3920 [21JN], H5179 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of New Jersey, H5217 [25JY]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— reduce number of onshore leases on which oil and gas production is not occurring as an incentive for oil and gas companies to begin production on currently held leases, H3905, H3906 [20JN]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

——— require companies holding defective leases which allow for off-shore drilling to renegotiate those leases prior to bidding on new leases, H827, H828 [16FE]

——— require consultation with independent drilling safety organization and completion of mandatory safety and environmental reviews before issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits, H822, H823 [16FE]

——— require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H2062 [24AP]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on climate change from consumption of any oil or gas found under permit, H5181, H5182 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on gas prices as result of any oil or gas found under permit, H5180 [24JY]

——— require oil and gas produced under certain leases to be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3909, H3910 [20JN], H4837 [12JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

——— repeal the Office of Financial Research, H2603 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses, E515 [30MR]

——— develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (H.R. 4361), E520 [16AP]

——— Minority Business Resource Center funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

Detwiler, Thomas C.: Paper Industry Management Association Mill Manager of the Year Award recipient, H2214 [27AP]

Didone, Cristina: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Female Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E1515 [13SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Douglass, Jeff: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

Drugs: address issues relative to composition, marketing, and regulatory approval of OxyContin, H5532 [1AU]

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

E.J. Harrison and Sons, Inc.: anniversary, E1817 [27NO]

Economic Espionage Act: clarify scope (S. 3642), H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Economy: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

——— analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE], H675, H676 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H5134 [24JY], H5981 [13SE], H6664–H6670 [5DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H5757 [10SE]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H460, H461, H470 [3FE], H711 [14FE], H978 [28FE], H1237 [7MR], H1462 [21MR], H4912 [18JY], H5856 [11SE]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, H6257 [21SE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H400, H401, H403 [2FE], H661 [9FE], H4098 [27JN]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA], H207–H213 [31JA], H581, H629 [8FE], H739 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H959–H962 [27FE], H1013 [28FE], H1021 [29FE], H1295 [8MR], H1651 [28MR], H1980 [19AP], H2079 [25AP], H4641–H4643 [29JN], H4855, H4856 [12JY], H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5756 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of tax cuts, H398 [2FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H4694 [10JY], H6798 [13DE]

——— importance of job creation, H39, H45, H48, H57, H69, H70 [18JA], H93, H102 [23JA], H128 [24JA], H170 [25JA], H229, H230, H362, H363, H365, H367 [1FE], H386 [2FE], H444, H445, H460, H461 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H516, H521, H524–H529, H536 [7FE], H585, H589, H590, H629–H636 [8FE], H662, H670 [9FE], H739 [15FE], H815, H816, H819, H896 [16FE], H957–H962 [27FE], H975, H976, H977–H980 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1147 [5MR], H1163, H1174, H1176 [6MR], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H1531 [22MR], H1668, H1735 [28MR], H1924, H1966 [18AP], H2056 [24AP], H2073 [25AP], H2291 [7MY], H2572 [10MY], H2724 [16MY], H3408 [5JN], H3602, H3613, H3658 [7JN], H3811, H3813 [20JN], H3984, H4023 [26JN], H4691, H4715, H4742 [10JY], H4793 [11JY], H5122 [23JY], H5645 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H5774 [11SE], H5973 [13SE], H6042, H6044, H6045 [14SE], E849 [18MY], E1468 [10SE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H31 [18JA], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H5854, H5855, H5857 [11SE], E101 [31JA]

——— promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, E2015 [31DE]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 5865), H5830–H5835 [11SE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), E122 [2FE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H3149 [18MY], H6614 [4DE], H6865–H6869 [18DE]

——— revitalize the middle class, H3957 [21JN], H5855 [11SE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs, H119 [24JA]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (H.R. 3400), H2111 [25AP]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H521 [7FE], H4690 [10JY]

EDS Waste Solutions, Inc.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

EEOC: funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

Employment: encourage job training programs, H6004 [14SE]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H578 [8FE], H1980 [19AP], H2458 [9MY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201–H207 [31JA], H554–H560 [7FE], H715–H722 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116–H2121 [25AP], H6455–H6458 [27NO]

——— importance of service sector, E1627 [21SE]

——— permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (H.R. 4106), E282 [29FE]

——— promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (H.R. 2315), H1925 [18AP]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

EPA: consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624 [21SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— effect of regulations on coal-fired powerplants, H1651 [28MR]

——— impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H1029 [29FE], H3664 [8JN]

——— issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, H5756 [10SE]

——— issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H5756 [10SE]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H1645 [28MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

——— question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H2145, H2193 [26AP]

——— resignation of Al Armendariz relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H3485 [6JN]

Euro-American Brands, Inc.: tribute, E676 [26AP]

Eximbank: exceptions to required Federal Register notice relative to publication of trade secrets, H2467, H2468 [9MY]

——— reauthorize, H1217 [7MR], H2082 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2459, H2460–H2481 [9MY], E764 [10MY], E798 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 5444), E713 [7MY]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, H453 [3FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), H6335–H6337, H6341 [13NO]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), Senate amendment, H7584 [2JA]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100–H5102 [23JY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E1080 [19JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H2725 [16MY]

Farmington (ME) Daily Bulldog: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

FCC: preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

——— provide report on impact of changes to transparency and procedures on agency mandate to promote competition and innovation, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

FDA: create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (H.R. 3207), H952 [27FE]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs, H6836 [18DE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (H.R. 6160), H5531 [1AU]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (H.R. 4384), E580 [18AP]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227, H3228 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

FERC: prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline until certification that a certain percentage of iron and steel used for pipeline construction was manufactured in North America, H771, H772 [15FE]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: proposed changes to accounting standards, E342 [8MR]

Financial institutions: exclude small lenders from certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations (H.R. 3336), H2095–H2099 [25AP], E667 [26AP], E696 [27AP]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (H.R. 6037), H4076 [27JN]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 1781), H2456 [9MY], E1944 [17DE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows, H1918 [18AP], H5204 [25JY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H6821 [17DE], H6837 [18DE], H7353 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, H5135 [24JY]

——— restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (H.R. 263), E1944 [17DE]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Flex-a-lite (business): anniversary, E1403 [3AU]

Ford Motor Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, assembly plant, H4690 [10JY]

Foreign countries: advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H3252–H3256 [30MY]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 5798), E833 [17MY]

——— impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H125 [24JA], H6485 [28NO]

——— U.S. deficit, H559 [7FE], H718, H719 [14FE]

Fortune (publication): tribute to annual Fortune 500 issue and efforts to assist veterans to find employment, E683 [27AP]

Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Fowler, Michael L., Sr.: Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483 [29MR]

Francis Lee Contracting (company): Delegate Norton’s Small Business Access to Capital and Business Opportunities Fair District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E613 [23AP]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (H.R. 4232), H1648 [28MR]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno County Farm Bureau, E1178 [28JN]

FRS: move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

FTC: approval of merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E704 [7MY]

——— potential merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E673 [26AP]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (H.R. 6371), H6334, H6335 [13NO]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Gold Eagle Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

Government: consolidation of certain ecomonic development entities into a single entity designed to support business and industry, H42 [18JA]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5251, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— exempt nuclear powerplants from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations, H5272, H5273 [25JY]

——— exempt OSHA from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

——— exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

——— exempt Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation from any regulatory freeze, H5267, H5268 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5253–H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5252, H5253 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations relative to work-related electrocutions or other fatalities from regulatory freeze, H5276, H5277 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

——— exempt regulatory actions that would lower prices for gasoline, diesel, oil, or other motor fuels from any regulatory freeze, H5266, H5267 [25JY]

——— impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H2193–H2197 [26AP], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

——— include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

——— lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960, H961 [27FE], H5117, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134, H5138 [24JY], H5208, H5209, H5225–H5289 [25JY], H5296, H5307–H5320, H5323 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], E1335, E1339, E1341 [26JY], E1356 [31JY], E1386 [1AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302–H5307 [26JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), motion to recommit, H5318 [26JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

——— require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5283, H5284 [25JY], E1339 [26JY]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose the number of domestic and foreign employees, H1281, H1282 [8MR]

——— SEC and CFTC cost-benefit analysis requirements and litigation costs funding, H5277, H5278 [25JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, E201 [15FE]

Greater Lansing Business Monthly (publication): anniversary, E1055 [18JN]

Gregorius, Robin: SBA Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831 [17MY], E947 [1JN]

GSA: ensure contracts are in compliance with workforce diversity rules, H1829 [16AP], H1854 [17AP]

Guetzke, Kenneth: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H2062 [24AP]

Gurusamy, Ruth: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447 [27MR]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

Halliburton Co.: provide assistance to at-risk youth of Houston, TX, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3000), H431 [2FE]

Hebel, Tom: Heritage Conservancy Business Leader Conservation Award recipient, H1856 [17AP]

Helitech (business): anniversary, E1681 [5OC]

Hormel Foods Corp.: anniversary of SPAM, H5211 [25JY]

Houston, TX: Port of Houston dredging project funding, E953 [1JN]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H6357–H6362 [14NO], E956 [1JN]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (H.R. 399), H6193 [20SE], H6518, H6521 [29NO], H6543 [30NO]

——— allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 2895), H6617 [4DE]

——— establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (H.R. 1114), H6551 [30NO]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program, E1022 [7JN]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (H.R. 5874), H6518 [29NO]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), H5814–H5817 [11SE], E1507, E1511, E1520 [13SE]

Imperial Sugar Co.: anniversary of explosion of sugar factory in Port Wentworth, GA, H520 [7FE]

Independent Association of Businesses: anniversary, E1384 [1AU]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

Industrial Systems & Supply, Inc.: SBA Nebraska Small Business of the Year award recipient, E424 [22MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5253 [25JY], H5599–H5602 [1AU], E1403 [3AU]

——— require regulatory information provided to private-sector cybersecurity entities sharing intelligence community cybersecurity systems remain subject to the Freedom of Information Act, H2170 [26AP]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (H.R. 1971), E673 [26AP]

Intelligence services: clarify certain definitions to maintain consistency across all cybersecurity policies, H2175, H2176 [26AP]

——— clarify that private-sector cybersecurity entity liability exemption in use of intelligence community systems extends only to identification and acquisition of cyber threat information, H2169 [26AP]

——— counterintelligence resources funding, H3294 [31MY]

——— protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644–H6646 [5DE]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets, H5569 [1AU]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (H.R. 4070), H2824 [17MY]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, E1415 [3AU]

Japanese American Citizens League: tribute to Sacramento, CA, chapter community awards dinner honorees, E1783 [16NO]

Jewish B2B Networking (organization): tribute, E995 [6JN]

John F. Murphy Homes, Inc.: anniversary, E799 [15MY]

Johnson, Lynn: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Johnson, Representative Sam: Texas Association of Business Maurice Acers Champion of Free Enterprise Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1512 [13SE]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Entrepreneur Day, E1135 [26JN]

Kennametal Inc.: Rogers, AR, facility recipient of Arkansas Three Million Work Hour Award, H2666 [15MY]

Kennett, Bayard: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1732 [2NO]

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]

Kinard & Myles True Gospel Productions, Inc.: tribute, E1713 [19OC]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Kittinger Furniture Co., Inc.: MADE—In America (organization) BEST—Made in America Award recipient, H4161 [28JN]

Kona Kai Coffee Co.: King County, WA, Executive Workforce Development Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Kraft Foods Global, Inc.: anniversary of the Oreo cookie, E319 [6MR]

Kranz, Ken: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, E1195 [29JN]

Lai, Richard K.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E448 [27MR]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E26 [17JA]

Lewisville, TX: anniversary of Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, E1743 [13NO]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, H652, H653, H656, H657 [9FE]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to F–22 program, H2215 [27AP]

Louise, MS: tribute to Griffin Auto Repair Shop (business), E1840 [29NO]

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

——— ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

Martin, Donnie L.: Franklin County, PA, ‘‘Business Person of the Year’’ award recipient, E1412 [3AU]

Maxey, Jim: National Meat Association E. Floyd Forbes Award recipient, E230 [17FE]

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.: grand opening of Farmers Branch, TX, campus, E433 [22MR]

Medicare: clarify application of special enrollment periods and secondary payer rules to employer coverage of family members of employees (H.R. 6435), E1560 [19SE]

MICA Corp.: anniversary, E334 [7MR]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, H6686 [11DE], H6761–H6763 [12DE], H6795 [13DE], H6810 [17DE]

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233 [11JY]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to companies that have failed to pay taxes, have connections to Iran or China, or are outsourcing jobs, and require equipment be made in the U.S., H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— require companies that earn a profit mining on public lands to disclose political campaign contributions, H4794 [11JY]

Minnesota: ensure that private property interests are not negatively impacted by exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5883, H5884 [12SE]

Mississippi Poultry Association: anniversary, E606 [19AP]

Mississippi River: require Corps of Engineers to adjust water-release plan and expedite rock pinnacle removal process, H6576 [30NO]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Chamber of Commerce, E319 [6MR]

Monsanto, Inc.: tribute to Sustainable Yield Pledge Award recipients, E922 [31MY]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (H.R. 6694), E1987 [21DE]

Mosby Farm (business): King County, WA, Executive Rural Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1524 [13SE]

Motor vehicles: provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, development, and manufacturing, H976 [28FE]

Mr. Trophy (business): Representative Fleischmann Economic Excellence Award recipient, H974 [28FE]

My Possibilities (organization): opening of HIPStore featuring gifts made by special-needs adults, E416 [22MR]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute, E122, E123, E124 [2FE]

——— tribute (H. Res. 548), E215 [16FE]

National Association of Asian American Professionals: Seattle, WA, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, E1592 [21SE]

National Association of Real Estate Brokers: tribute, E250 [27FE]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

——— implement recommendations (H.R. 501), H5217 [25JY], E1330 [25JY]

National Frozen Food Corp.: anniversary, E459 [27MR]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, E142 [6FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, H129, H130, H131 [24JA], H229, H230 [1FE], H470–H473 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H6048–H6051 [14SE], H6236 [21SE]

——— priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

National Telework Week: observance, E372 [16MR]

National Work and Family Month: observance, E1656 [25SE]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5020 [19JY], H5088–H5096 [23JY], E1313 [24JY], E1478 [11SE]

Nebraska: tribute to 2d Congressional District Women in Business Spotlight award recipients, E1949 [18DE]

Nesby & Associates, Inc.: King County, WA, Executive Minority Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1525 [13SE]

Neumann Brothers, Inc.: anniversary, E676 [26AP]

New Bedford, MA: tribute to New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, E1741 [13NO]

New Jersey: tribute to agricultural industry, E1397 [3AU]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of Beef Products, Inc., E499 [29MR]

NIST: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AmTech) funding, H2372 [8MY]

——— Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H717 [14FE], H2537, H2538 [9MY]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (H.R. 2775), H6710 [12DE]

NOAA: prohibit funding to implement rule requiring shrimp fishermen to use turtle excluder devices, H2522, H2523 [9MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: include in employment services provided under Wagner-Peyser Act (H.R. 4339), E491 [29MR]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (H.R. 4037), E204 [15FE]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

NSF: Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program funding, H2415 [8MY]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, H4917, H4919 [18JY], H5013, H5020, H5025 [19JY], H5645–H5647 [2AU], H5871 [12SE]

——— economic policies relative to stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H1547 [26MR]

——— evaluation of administration, H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H939–H942 [17FE], H2315 [7MY], H3407 [5JN], H3664 [8JN], H3709 [18JN], H4677 [9JY], H5634 [2AU], H5852 [11SE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to general aviation industry, H734 [15FE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA], H444 [3FE], H1276 [8MR]

——— State of the Union Message, H386 [2FE], H588 [8FE]

Oberto Sausage Co.: tribute, E1427 [3AU]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 190), E691 [27AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H6502 [28NO]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2077 [25AP], H2146, H2156–H2186 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3293 [31MY], E693 [27AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), corrections in engrossment, H2186 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), motion to recommit, H2184 [26AP]

——— allow intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities for only certain purposes, H2170, H2171 [26AP]

——— clarify retention and use rules for personal information received by the intelligence community from private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2172 [26AP]

——— exempt private-sector cybersecurity entities from liability for non-participation in voluntary intelligence community cyber threat efforts, H2174 [26AP]

——— include critical infrastructure owners and operators in program to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2167–H2169, H2178, H2179 [26AP]

——— limit authority of intelligence community to use Federal cybersecurity systems on private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2173 [26AP]

——— narrow definitions of what information private-sector cybersecurity entities may share with the intelligence community, H2174, H2175 [26AP]

——— prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Interagency Trade Enforcement Center funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2360, H2361 [8MY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (H.R. 492), H5217 [25JY]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (H. Res. 729), H4859 [12JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H444 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H631 [8FE]

Outsmart Office Solutions (company): National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce LGBT Supplier of the Year Award recipient, E1783 [16NO]

Pablo, Benjamin C.: SBA Guam Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E453 [27MR]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E1552 [19SE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1536–H1539 [22MR]

——— impact on tax burden, H4760 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (H.R. 1370), H432 [2FE]

Peabody Energy, Inc.: call for investigation into contracts with public power organizations to fund Prairie State Energy Campus in Marissa, IL, and impact on consumer electricity rates, H6161 [20SE], H6236 [21SE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (H.R. 5981), E1093 [20JN]

——— pension funding relief reforms, H4627, H4628, H4629 [29JN]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H362 [1FE], H633 [8FE]

——— gasoline price levels, H951 [27FE], H974 [28FE], H1026, H1027, H1028, H1029, H1030, H1091–H1097 [29FE], H1116 [1MR], H1156, H1163, H1164 [6MR], H1211, H1220, H1221, H1222, H1264 [7MR], H1291, H1298 [8MR], H1559 [26MR], H1649 [28MR], H1744 [29MR], H1857, H1858 [17AP], H1969 [18AP], H2059 [24AP], H2194–H2197 [26AP], H3820 [20JN]

——— impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR], H1395 [20MR], H2060 [24AP]

——— provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (H.R. 1748), H1229 [7MR]

Pinkham, Peter: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1733 [2NO]

Plympton, Rick: SBA New York Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E875 [18MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR], H3744 [19JN], H4074 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

Pollack, Gregg: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (H. Res. 592), E393 [20MR]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production, H1800 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), H1629 [27MR]

——— prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (H.R. 6275), E1424 [3AU], E1750 [13NO]

——— promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases, H828–H830 [16FE]

——— renewable energy funding through reductions in fossil fuel subsidies, H5193 [24JY]

——— require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

——— use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H2060 [24AP]

Princeton, IN: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., H228 [1FE]

Privacy: prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), H5686 [2AU]

——— prohibit Federal agencies, employers, or prospective employers from requiring the disclosure of passwords to social networking web sites or personal accounts, H2184 [26AP]

Professional Social Work Month: observance, E489 [29MR]

Public debt: impact on job creation and economy, H5754–H5760 [10SE]

Public lands: preserve recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting while maintaining prohibitions on oil and gas development, mining, logging, and motorized activities in wilderness areas, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045–H3049 [17MY], E910 [30MY]

——— ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (H.R. 3533), H202 [31JA]

Raytheon Co.: tribute, H591 [8FE]

Reagan, Ronald: evaluation of economic policies, H3407 [5JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H516 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H6050 [14SE]

Research: ensure continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector (H.R. 3699), E252, E253 [27FE]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

Roberto, Joseph: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E452 [27MR]

Roehl Transport Inc.: anniversary, E555 [17AP]

Rohan, Mike: SBA Illinois Small Business Entrepreneurial Success of the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Roman Meal Co.: anniversary, E1021 [7JN]

Rowan University: tribute to RCA Heritage Program Museum, E1053 [18JN]

Rumford Industrial Group: tribute, E1539 [14SE]

Russell, Cindy: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1734 [2NO]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

Salinas, Ricardo: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

SBA: provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (H.R. 3042), E1544 [14SE]

Seattle Chocolates (company): King County, WA, Executive Woman Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1545 [14SE]

SEC: address certain anti-evasion concerns and determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should be changed to mean beneficial owner of the security, H1280, H1281 [8MR]

——— authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1237, H1243, H1245 [7MR]

——— authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act (H.R. 1070), H148 [24JA]

——— change threshold number of shareholders for required registration, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1243 [7MR], H1278, H1279 [8MR]

——— clarify that general advertising regulations only apply to certain securities offerings and permit only qualified institutional buyers to purchase securities from secondary market, H1260, H1261 [7MR]

——— consider burden of internal controls auditing requirements for companies with public float less than a certain amount, H5278–H5280 [25JY]

——— delay effective date of requirement for cost/benefit analysis of regulations until certification that such requirement will not divert resources from mission to protect investors and the financial system, H5282, H5283 [25JY]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1240, H1245 [7MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (H.R. 2940), H120 [24JA]

——— establish new filing fees to discourage frivolous filings, H1259 [7MR]

——— exempt from registration regulations brokers who do not charge fees nor handle investors money and permit only accredited investors to use their platforms, H1277, H1278 [8MR]

——— exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

——— improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5227, H5241 [25JY]

——— preserve anti-fraud enforcement authorities, H655 [9FE]

——— prohibit from enforcing or issuing interpretive guidance on climate change, H5280–H5282 [25JY]

——— provide online information and conduct outreach to inform small businesses and women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses of efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1284, H1285 [8MR]

——— report on increase in initial public offerings, specifically in the manufacturing and high technology industry, resulting from efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1283, H1284 [8MR]

——— require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran, H5572 [1AU]

——— require companies to disclose in annual reports measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within supply chains (H.R. 2759), E353 [8MR]

——— study authority to enforce certain anti-evasion provisions associated with shareholder threshold regulations, H1279, H1280 [8MR]

——— study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1227, H1238, H1240–H1242, H1245 [7MR]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1551–H1553 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1228, H1240, H1245 [7MR], H1580, H1590–H1592 [27MR]

——— require brokers underwriting initial public offerings for emerging growth companies be held to strict liability for publicly released research and that certain communications be filed with the SEC, H1256, H1257, H1261 [7MR]

——— require emerging growth companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1252–H1255 [7MR]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): Palm Beach, FL, chapter recipient of SBA National SCORE Chapter of the Year Award, E1023 [7JN]

Sgro, Peter R.: SBA Guam Small Business Entrepreneurial Success award recipient, E450 [27MR]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Shipley Do-Nuts (company): tribute, E1774 [15NO]

Small business: adjust emerging growth company definition for inflation, H1249, H1250 [7MR]

——— economic role, H6836 [18DE]

——— establish a loan program to assist and provide incentives for manufacturers to reinvest in making products in the U.S. (H.R. 4102), H4720 [10JY]

——— expand Federal contracting mentor-protege programs, H522 [7FE]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H906 [17FE], H1163, H1164, H1166 [6MR], H1214, H1215, H1217, H1219, H1236–H1264 [7MR], H1275, H1277–H1289 [8MR], H1519 [22MR], H5871 [12SE], E339, E342 [8MR], E381 [19MR], E407 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1222–H1231 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), corrections in engrossment, H1289 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), motion to recommit, H1287 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1580, H1584, H1586–H1593 [27MR], E517 [30MR], E536 [16AP]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H1250, H1251 [7MR], H5278, H5279 [25JY]

——— prohibit communication between emerging growth companies and accredited investors, H1257–H1259 [7MR]

——— provide additional exemptions from internal control auditing requirements for smaller and newer public companies (H.R. 3213), H5279 [25JY]

——— raise limit of expensing for purchase of products made in America, H5595 [1AU]

——— repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— require public disclosure of political contributions, H1287 [8MR]

——— require that companies not be considered emerging growth companies if they have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt over the prior three years, H1251, H1252 [7MR]

——— stimulate growth through accelerating Federal payments, reducing paperwork, improving access to loans and tax credits, and increasing investment expensing, E1229 [11JY]

Smithfield, RI: tribute to Alexion Inc., biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, E1636 [21SE]

South Carolina: formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2792 [16MY], H2997, H2998, H3005, H3006 [17MY]

St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation: tribute to Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon, E200 [15FE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of United Steelworkers (organization) Local 264, E1349 [30JY]

St. Paul Port Authority: anniversary, E1889 [7DE]

Steelcase, Inc.: anniversary, E2042 [3JA]

Stokoe Farms LLC: anniversary, E1645 [21SE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Studio 3 Designs (business): Orlando Business Journal Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1877 [5DE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

Tan Holdings Corp.: anniversary, H1441 [21MR], E409 [21MR]

Tarpon Springs, FL: anniversary of Faklis’ Department Store and Shoe Repair Service, E1725 [26OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for patent box profit from the use of U.S. patents (H.R. 6353), H5633 [2AU]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (H.R. 4134), E561 [17AP]

——— clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (H.R. 3720), H1150 [5MR]

——— deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (H.R. 4376), E558 [17AP]

——— deny deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses to any company that reduces number of American workers and jobs while correspondingly increasing its foreign workforce, H1997 [19AP]

——— disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (H.R. 3852), E90, E97 [31JA]

——— eliminate incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (H.R. 3179), H5138 [24JY]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (H.R. 5542), H4722 [10JY]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, H7361 [20DE]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (H.R. 4049), H807 [16FE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5592 [1AU], H5658–H5681, H5690, H5692 [2AU], H6751 [12DE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), motion to recommit, H5679 [2AU]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets, H2004, H2007 [19AP]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3391 [1JN], H3657 [7JN], H5855 [11SE]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H4660 [9JY], H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE], H6022, H6023 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6348, H6349 [14NO], H6380 [15NO], H6538 [30NO], H6707, H6713, H6714 [12DE], H6797 [13DE], E1208 [9JY]

——— extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (H.R. 6066), H4783 [11JY]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, H6783 [13DE]

——— impact of temporary employee payroll tax cut, H6620 [4DE]

——— increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (H.R. 4108), H1116 [1MR]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (H.R. 1864), H2667–H2669 [15MY]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (H.R. 4032), H737 [15FE]

——— permanently extend the research and development credit, H715–H720 [14FE]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, H3960 [21JN]

——— prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2008, H2009 [19AP]

——— prohibit tax benefit from repeal of excise tax on medical devices for companies that outsource jobs, H3616 [7JN]

——— promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (H.R. 2701), H5138 [24JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1854, H1855, H1897, H1903 [17AP], H1923, H1966, H1967–H1969 [18AP], H1990–H2010, H2012, H2013, H2015, H2017 [19AP], E612 [23AP], E646 [25AP]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 620), H1981–H1989 [19AP]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), motion to recommit, H2008, H2009 [19AP]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (H.R. 2866), H2721 [16MY], E852 [18MY]

——— provide enhanced research and development credits to companies that manufacture products in the U.S., H556 [7FE]

——— provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (H.R. 1163), H203 [31JA]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (H.R. 3840), E92 [31JA]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (H.R. 4016), E187 [14FE]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H55, H68 [18JA], H129 [24JA], H385, H386 [2FE], H478 [6FE], H519, H522, H524–H529 [7FE], H589, H590, H591, H592, H616–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H907–H913, H921–H925, H929, H934 [17FE]

——— raise expensing limitation for small businesses to purchase products made in America, H5596 [1AU]

——— rates, H592 [8FE], H660, H661 [9FE], H739 [15FE], H908 [17FE], H1119 [1MR], H1266 [7MR], H1735, H1736 [28MR], H2041 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2334 [8MY], H2578, H2620 [10MY], H4912 [18JY], H5757 [10SE], H5934, H5962 [13SE], H6043–H6045 [14SE], H6570–H6572, H6574 [30NO], H6783–H6785, H6799–H6802 [13DE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, repealing fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, and terminating certain direct payments to farmers, H5958, H5960, H5962 [13SE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, H6571 [30NO]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H130 [24JA], H162 [25JA], H472 [3FE], H605 [8FE], H806 [16FE], H960, H962 [27FE], H1828 [16AP], H1850, H1859, H1911 [17AP], H2109–H2116 [25AP], H2334 [8MY], H2718 [16MY], H3270 [31MY], H4856, H4857 [12JY], H6349 [14NO], H7552, H7556 [1JA], E742 [9MY]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H557 [7FE], H754 [15FE], H1006 [28FE], H1928, H1929 [18AP], H2232, H2233, H2235–H2239, H2252 [27AP], H2605 [10MY], H3959 [21JN], E721 [8MY]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H391, H422 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H1964–H1967 [18AP], H2111, H2114 [25AP], H2343 [8MY], H5691 [2AU], H6666–H6670 [5DE]

——— repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (H.R. 2280), H161 [25JA]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (H.R. 6048), H4764 [10JY]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H3509–H3513 [6JN]

——— tax cut for small business, H391 [2FE]

Technology: maintain security relative to information technology procurement and supply chain management, H3097 [17MY]

Teichert, Inc.: anniversary, E1406 [3AU]

Telecommunications: importance of economic investment, E1272 [18JY]

Telect, Inc.: anniversary, E1526 [13SE]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes, H6356 [14NO]

Trademark Act: correct an error relative to remedies for dilution (H.R. 6215), H5795 [11SE]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify project labor agreement for Texas relative to TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline construction, H772 [15FE]

Transportation: encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

——— importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H201–H207 [31JA], H737 [15FE], H976 [28FE], H1531–H1533 [22MR], H1715 [28MR], H6514 [29NO]

Transportation Security Administration: require private companies contracted to provide security screenings to be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, H3644 [7JN]

Twitchell Technical Products, Inc.: anniversary, E632 [24AP]

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Metro Orlando, FL, chapter Hispanic Chamber of the Year award recipient, E1615 [21SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— rates, H478 [6FE], H1219 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H4780 [11JY], H5755 [10SE]

Unified Grocers (company): anniversary, E1019 [7JN]

United Management & Development Associates, Inc.: tribute, E1770 [15NO]

United Technologies Corp.: tribute to Employee Scholars Program, E225 [17FE]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3134 [18MY], H3341, H3342 [31MY]

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]

Violence Against Women Act: protect foreign women brought to the U.S. through the mail-order bride industry from serial abusers, H2769 [16MY]

Virgin Islands: economic impact of closure of HOVENSA L.L.C., oil refinery, H98, H102 [23JA]

Volpi, John: Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Corporate CTO of the Year Award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home Inc.: tribute, E1722 [26OC]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, E1311 [24JY]

——— repeal, H714 [14FE], H1151 [5MR], H5022 [19JY], H5230 [25JY]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival honoree of Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, E1754 [14NO]

Winona, MN: anniversary of Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, H3588 [7JN]

WIRE-Net (organization): tribute, E1161 [27JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (H.R. 5647), H2459 [9MY]

Workers Memorial Day: observance, H2215 [27AP], E621 [24AP], E691 [27AP]

World Circus Day: observance, E546 [17AP]

WPX Energy Inc.: tribute, E312 [5MR]

Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative Association: anniversary, E484 [29MR]

Xuan, Kathy: SBA Illinois Small Business Exporter the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Yarmouth, MA: anniversary of Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, E1699 [16OC]

Zhao, Mark: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E451 [27MR]

Zippo Manufacturing Co.: tribute, H2291 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615–S1617 [13MR]

Agriculture: clarify exemptions from certain Federal regulations regarding maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers during planting and harvest seasons, S1603, S1604 [13MR]

——— expand exemption from certain Federal regulations for farmers to transport their products across State lines in farm vehicles, S1440 [7MR], S1603 [13MR]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (S. 2141), S1150 [29FE]

——— prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation in check off programs to provide research and information for a particular commodity or brand, S4281 [19JN]

——— promote biobased manufacturing, S4171, S4196 [14JN]

——— promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

——— promote U.S. agricultural export programs, S3816 [7JN]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

Alcoa Inc.: tribute, S560 [13FE]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S3726–S3728 [5JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads, S1129 [29FE], S1437 [7MR]

Argo Marketing Group (business): tribute, S2164 [28MR]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (S. 3054), S3076 [10MY], S4717 [28JN]

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

Century Aluminum Co.: retiree ratification of agreement to restore health care benefits, S1665 [14MR]

CFTC: implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, S1174 [1MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2222), S2138, S2139 [28MR], S2207 [29MR]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), S8355 [21DE]

Coleman Dairy (business): anniversary, S347 [6FE]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S2069 [27MR], S2535 [19AP], S2671, S2674 [25AP], S2955 [8MY], S5632–S5635 [30JY], S7675 [6DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (S. 2032), S44 [23JA], S3742 [6JN]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

——— provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (S. 2102), S568 [13FE]

Congress: allegations that Members and employees profitted from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, S4604 [26JN]

——— clarify guidelines for personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees, S188 [31JA]

——— clarify the transaction reporting requirement is not applicable to widely held investment funds, S302 [2FE]

——— modify reporting requirements for personal financial trade transactions by Members and certain employees, S182 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S120 [26JA], S172 [30JA], S181–S202 [31JA], S233, S238–S250, S254 [1FE], S288, S290–S315 [2FE], S486 [9FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1839, S1840 [20MR], S1964–S1966, S1977–S1981 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S1919, S1944 [21MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S139–S149 [30JA], S176, S177, S180, S181 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), unanimous-consent agreement, S120 [26JA], S290, S297, S298 [2FE]

——— require Members and employees to certify they have not used material, nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal financial benefit, S190–S192 [31JA], S299, S300 [2FE]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S141, S143, S147 [30JA], S195, S196 [31JA]

Connecticut: tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S5182 [19JY], S5652 [30JY]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, S5914 [2AU]

——— clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), S8320 [20DE]

——— increase consumer protections for gift cards (S. 3636), S6895 [26NO]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

——— increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, S1440 [7MR], S1602, S1608 [13MR]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, S4138, S4139 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

Corps of Engineers: Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S609 [14FE]

Courts: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (S. 3389), S5086 [17JY]

——— settlement in class-action lawsuit filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and financial institutions, S5961 [2AU]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (S. 3426), S5490 [26JY]

——— encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

Deloitte Development LLC: LATINA Style (publication) Company of the Year award recipient, S846 [16FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— Federal milk marketing order program reform, S4268 [19JN]

——— limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— reform Federal grazing fees, S3935 [12JN]

——— replace dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) programs with a program to protect dairy producer income and establish a dairy market stabilization program, S4407 [21JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing a business disruption insurance policy and a catastrophic event policy for poultry producers, S4274 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing an insurance product that covers food safety recalls, S4276 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

——— economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— exhance authorities on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

——— small business contracting reforms, S7299 [30NO]

——— submit report on feasibility of recycling rare earth elements, S7299 [30NO]

Dept. of Energy: end loan guarantee program and apply savings to deficit reduction and highway bridge program, S2048 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (S. 2182), S1542 [8MR]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2186), S1581 [12MR], S1583 [13MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), S1683 [14MR], S1685 [15MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2063–S2065 [27MR]

Dept. of Labor: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (S. 3297), S5118 [18JY]

Dept. of State: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior: extend certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, S2144 [28MR]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3292 [17MY]

——— prohibit royalty incentives for deepwater drilling, S2197 [29MR]

——— reinstate Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, S1505–S1507, S1523, S1526 [8MR]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

——— require the offshore oil and gas leasing program to have a domestic strategic production goal, S2141 [28MR]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Drugs: fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Economic Espionage Act: clarify scope (S. 3642), S6978, S6979 [27NO]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S8245–S8248 [20DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S404 [9FE], S4111 [13JN], S5448 [26JY], S6590–S6592 [21SE]

——— create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (S. 2162), S1425 [6MR]

——— express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S4434 [25JN], S6326–S6329 [13SE], S8179 [19DE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S7737 [11DE]

——— impact of deregulation of the financial sector, S4658 [27JN], S5124 [18JY]

——— impact of free enterprise system on charitable giving, S3063 [10MY]

——— impact of Government bailout of automobile industry, S3892 [11JN]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3823 [7JN], S4113, S4118 [13JN], S4168 [14JN], S4318 [20JN], S4922 [12JY], S6477 [20SE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4658 [27JN], S5123 [18JY], S5449 [26JY], S6083–S6085 [11SE]

——— importance of job creation, S14 [23JA], S332, S337 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S1568 [12MR], S1642 [14MR], S1705 [15MR], S2203 [29MR], S3110 [14MY], S3823 [7JN], S3959 [12JN], S4112 [13JN], S4194 [14JN], S4623 [26JN], S6477 [20SE]

——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S831 [16FE], S3392 [22MY], S3745 [6JN], S3959 [12JN], S4659 [27JN], S5100 [18JY], S7767 [12DE]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3764, S3765 [6JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S2132, S2133 [28MR], S2217 [29MR], S2383 [17AP], S3419 [22MY]

Elections: contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections, S881 [17FE]

Employment: disparity between public and private sector wages and benefits, S3877 [11JN]

——— impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S283–S285 [2FE], S823 [16FE], S3123 [14MY], S4814 [10JY], S8011 [13DE]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, S3068 [10MY]

EPA: delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, S3620 [24MY]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S331 [6FE], S1508–S1511, S1513, S1514, S1523, S1528 [8MR], S1573 [12MR]

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.: anniversary, S6790 [14NO]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit appointees or staff from holding positions giving them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over entities in which they have a significant financial interest, S194 [31JA], S241 [1FE], S300 [2FE]

Eximbank: amend membership of Advisory Committee to include a representative from the textile industry, S1782 [19MR]

——— limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3148–S3150, S3156 [15MY]

——— make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154, S3157 [15MY]

——— phase out authority and require President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S3146, S3150 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151, S3152, S3157 [15MY]

——— reauthorize, S1686, S1728 [15MR], S1763, S1776, S1777, S1782 [19MR], S1817, S1822, S1823, S1830, S1834, S1837, S1841 [20MR], S1885 [21MR], S1972, S1974, S1995 [22MR], S2127 [28MR], S2486 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3146–S3158, S3159 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3051–S3053, S3058, S3062–S3065, S3070 [10MY], S3107, S3123 [14MY], S3137, S3139 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), S3871 [7JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent agreement, S3122 [14MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent request, S3069, S3070 [10MY]

——— reform, S2950 [8MY]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, S383 [7FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S382 [7FE]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608 [31DE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4708 [28JN], S4733, S4740 [29JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4176–S4180, S4182, S4183 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

Facebook, Inc.: stock option tax deductions relative to initial public offering, S3273 [17MY]

FCC: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (S. 3703), S8303 [20DE]

——— reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

——— ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498–S3500 [23MY]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (S. 2295), S2497–S2500 [18AP]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S3477 [23MY], S3555 [24MY], S4624 [26JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to implement rule to improve Federal permitting and review process of infrastructure projects, S2144 [28MR]

——— require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432, S8434, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (S. 3444), S5726 [31JY]

Federal aid programs: reform and strengthen investments in education and employment programs, S8296 [20DE]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (S. 2374), S2826 [26AP]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, S1673 [14MR], S1695 [15MR]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (S. 2231), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR]

——— allegations of manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), S5959 [2AU]

——— authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (S. 2080), S496 [9FE], S3463 [23MY]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (S. 3048), S5921–S5923 [2AU]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S2773 [26AP], S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 32), S4632 [26JN], S5863 [1AU], S6939 [27NO]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2542 [19AP]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

——— U.S. deficit, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Frederick County, MD: anniversary of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, S1456 [7MR]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8265 [20DE], S8378 [21DE]

General Motors Co.: anniversary of Chevrolet Cruze automobile, S6097 [11SE]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, S4633 [26JN], S5948 [2AU]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY]

——— temporarily suspend certain regulations (S. 1538), S140 [30JA]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S184–S186 [31JA], S304 [2FE]

Grossenburg Implement (business): anniversary, S5482 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Horton’s Books & Gifts (business): anniversary, S1845 [20MR]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (S. 3513), S5987 [2AU]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Hurricanes: provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

Hydro-Photon, Inc.: tribute, S7034 [28NO]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), S7421 [5DE]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), unanimous-consent request, S7422 [5DE]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S3636 [24MY], S6007 [2AU], S6334 [13SE]

Information technology: ensure free flow of commerce through secure cyber communications, continued development of Internet and Intranet communications, and development of cybersecurity specialists, S5911 [2AU]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (S. 1058), S3080 [10MY]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus and condemn corporate sponsorship of such event relative to human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6667 [21SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7282 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies to continue doing business with Iran without facing penalties, S5862 [1AU]

IRS: enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity, S6428 [19SE]

Jackson’s Sugar House and Vegetable Stand (business): tribute, S1929 [21MR]

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (business): James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

JSI Store Fixtures, Inc.: tribute, S3779 [6JN]

K-I Lumber & Building Materials (company): tribute, S609 [14FE]

King Arthur Flour Co., Inc.: tribute, S346 [6FE]

Koch Industries, Inc.: characterization relative to corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5177 [19JY]

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, S4669 [27JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (S. 2173), S1493 [7MR], S1495 [8MR]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, S848 [16FE]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, S296, S308 [2FE], S486 [9FE], S1964–S1966 [22MR]

Maine Dayboat Scallops, Inc.: tribute, S4670 [27JN]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (S. Res. 407), S2113 [27MR]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, S7729 [11DE], S7999, S8019 [13DE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (S. 3453), S5491 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: domestic sourcing of auto supply parts, S1175 [1MR]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S560 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S3419 [22MY]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Scontsas Fine Jewelry and Home Décor (business), S7209 [29NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 546), S6012 [2AU]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

National Frozen Food Corp.: anniversary, S2081 [27MR]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S339–S341 [6FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S57–S59, S62 [24JA], S332 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S2804 [26AP], S3110–S3113 [14MY], S4134 [13JN], S4193, S4196 [14JN], S4602–S4604 [26JN], S4649, S4653–S4658 [27JN], S4870–S4872 [11JY], S5107 [18JY], S5652–S5654 [30JY], S5806, S5826–S5828 [1AU], S6029–S6032 [10SE], S6243 [12SE], S6480, S6492, S6505–S6507, S6510 [20SE], S6878 [26NO]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 555), S6678, S6679 [21SE]

National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 469), S3386, S3387 [21MY], S3391 [22MY], S3620 [24MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance, S3069 [10MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 451), S3049 [9MY]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization, S7203 [29NO]

——— terminate Federal authorization (S. 3281), S3842 [7JN]

National Women’s High-Growth Business Bipartisan Task Force: establish (S. 3196), S3281 [17MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 533), S5688 [30JY]

Natural gas: price levels, S1438–S1440 [7MR]

New Hampshire: importance of travel and tourism, S6329 [13SE]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, S5105 [18JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE], S2587, S2588 [23AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2559, S2568–S2579 [23AP], S2616–S2630 [24AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2538 [19AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4388, S4389 [21JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 2371), S3706 [5JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 3221), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY]

——— provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units (S. 1843), S3270 [17MY]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— characterization of remarks concerning small business, S5178 [19JY], S5344 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration, S402 [9FE], S880–S882 [17FE], S2298 [16AP], S2614, S2616 [24AP], S2991 [9MY], S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S1567 [12MR], S2560 [23AP], S3298–S3300 [21MY], S3390, S3392 [22MY], S3931, S3932 [12JN], S4110–S4114 [13JN], S4224 [18JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4794 [10JY], S5101 [18JY], S5170, S5184 [19JY], S5241–S5243 [23JY], S5281, S5284 [24JY], S5693 [31JY], S5808, S5829 [1AU], S5902 [2AU], S6411–S6413 [19SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S2948–S2950 [8MY]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

——— formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

——— State of the Union Message, S82 [26JA]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (S. 3589), S6553 [20SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), S2559 [23AP], S3814 [7JN]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S., S5181 [19JY], S5726 [31JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (S. 3652), S7402 [4DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Patents: transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S4194 [14JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (S. 244), S2118 [28MR]

Pensions: reform funding rules, S1659 [14MR]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S1035 [27FE], S1182 [1MR]

——— gasoline price levels, S810 [16FE], S1064, S1068–S1072 [28FE], S1099–S1103 [29FE], S1174, S1181–S1183, S1187 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434, S1436, S1438–S1440 [7MR], S1502 [8MR], S1662 [14MR], S2023, S2026 [26MR], S2046, S2050, S2059–S2062, S2070 [27MR], S2116, S2132–S2135, S2137, S2141 [28MR], S2192, S2193, S2215 [29MR], S2346 [17AP], S2456, S2460 [18AP], S2521 [19AP], S2665 [25AP], S5130 [18JY]

——— impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR], S2018–S2020 [26MR], S2134, S2140 [28MR], S2217 [29MR]

——— make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1142 [29FE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3542, S3547, S3553, S3557 [24MY]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938–S1940 [21MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

——— require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (S. 1360), S5012 [16JY]

Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]

Portland, ME: tribute to Folia Jewelry (business), S7744 [11DE]

Postal Service: authorize move to a 5-day mail delivery service, S2580–S2582 [23AP], S2644, S2645 [24AP]

——— encourage colocation of an employee at a commercial or government entity to maintain local access to postal services, S2642 [24AP]

——— impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

——— maintain all current door delivery point services, S2692 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S1814 [19MR], S1817, S1837 [20MR], S2055, S2061, S2070, S2071 [27MR], S2116, S2120–S2131, S2134–S2148, S2154–S2157 [28MR], S2187–S2190, S2192–S2202, S2207, S2216 [29MR], S2521 [19AP]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1984 [22MR], S2009, S2010, S2018, S2023–S2028 [26MR], S2039, S2045–S2052 [27MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), unanimous-consent request, S2054 [27MR], S2145, S2146 [28MR]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (S. 2264), S2250 [29MR]

Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940, S5952 [2AU]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (S. 3306), S4240 [18JN]

Railroads: allow Federal funds made available for purchase of rolling stock to be used to purchase any equipment used for high-speed rail, S1652 [14MR]

——— change railcar procurement rules for transit systems to allow up to 5 years for delivery of railcars after delivery of 1st railcar, S559 [13FE]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to renaming of Eagle Gate Tower as World Trade Center at City Creek, S3622 [24MY]

Saverin, Eduardo: decision to renounce U.S. citizenship to avoid capital gains taxes on Facebook stock after initial public offering (IPO), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— extend and reauthorize certain programs, S4876–S4879 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— extend loan refinancing program, S1728 [15MR]

——— improve entrepreneurial development programs (S. 3198), S3281 [17MY]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (S. 2172), S1462 [7MR]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (S. 3214), S3424 [22MY]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of World’s Fair, S2534 [19AP]

SEC: determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should include beneficial owners of such class of securities, S1884 [21MR], S1973 [22MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, S183 [31JA]

——— enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (S. 3416), S5259 [23JY]

——— exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

——— issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, S1968, S1973, S1975 [22MR], S2078 [27MR], S2229 [29MR]

——— amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (S. 1824), S1455 [7MR]

——— comprehensively regulate derivatives markets to increase transparency and reduce risks in the financial system, S3403 [22MY]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, S3932 [12JN]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1828 [20MR], S1877–S1879, S1884–S1889, S1894 [21MR], S1968, S1972–S1976 [22MR], S2230, S2231 [29MR], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3052 [10MY]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): improve (S. 3246), S3636 [24MY]

Shaw, Mike: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1420 [6MR]

Small business: economic role, S5101 [18JY], S5809 [1AU]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities, S4877 [11JY]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3428, S3429 [22MY]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1454 [7MR], S1496 [8MR], S1581 [12MR], S1583–S1586 [13MR], S1667–S1671, S1673–S1675 [14MR], S1686–S1696, S1698–S1700, S1705, S1714–S1729 [15MR], S1764–S1768, S1776–S1783 [19MR], S1817, S1822–S1831, S1834, S1835, S1837–S1842 [20MR], S1875, S1877–S1879, S1883–S1890, S1894 [21MR], S1957, S1963, S1966–S1977, S1995 [22MR], S2078 [27MR], S2229–S2231 [29MR], S2590 [23AP], S4195 [14JN], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent agreement, S1919 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent request, S1568, S1569 [12MR], S1585 [13MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (S. 1933), S1455 [7MR]

——— provide certainty for small business concerns (S. 3572), S6461 [19SE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

——— tribute to historical and recent accomplishments of the U.S. space program, S6245 [12SE]

Sparrows Point, MD: closure of steel mill, S8011 [13DE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize drawdown of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, S1709 [15MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, S4452–S4455 [25JN]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S2799, S2800 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (S. 1558), S5276 [24JY]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (S. 2075), S389 [7FE], S1103 [29FE], S1532 [8MR], S5105 [18JY], S5185 [19JY]

——— create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas, S284 [2FE]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4880–S4884 [11JY]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S369 [7FE], S815–S817 [16FE]

——— encourage alternative energy investments and job creation, S1561–S1564 [12MR], S1591, S1600 [13MR]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (S. 2033), S45 [23JA]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, S7674 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S3746, S3757 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4405 [21JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1523 [8MR], S1596, S1597 [13MR], S1650, S1651, S1660 [14MR]

——— extend certain renewable fuel tax incentives, S487–S489 [9FE]

——— extend production tax credit for nuclear power, S2130 [28MR]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S668, S674–S679 [15FE], S831, S832 [16FE], S1452 [7MR], S2129 [28MR], S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4165 [14JN], S4254 [19JN], S4380 [21JN], S4795–S4798 [10JY], S4841 [11JY], S4921 [12JY], S5055, S5056 [17JY], S5098 [18JY], S5176 [19JY], S5421 [26JY], S5712, S5721 [31JY], S5809, S5810 [1AU], S5924, S5925 [2AU], S6078, S6101 [11SE], S6244 [12SE], S6292 [13SE], S6399 [19SE], S6530 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S6833, S6846 [15NO], S6918, S6919 [27NO], S7134 [29NO], S7645 [6DE], S7716–S7718 [11DE], S7760 [12DE], S7995, S7997, S8026 [13DE], S8162 [19DE]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to renewable energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (S. 3275), S3841 [7JN]

——— extend tax credits for clean energy programs, S1572 [12MR], S1599 [13MR]

——— extend the time for making S corporation elections (S. 2271), S2251 [29MR]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (S. 3650), S7219 [29NO]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, S7782 [12DE]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (S. 2088), S497 [9FE]

——— permanently extend and modify the research credit (S. 825), S337 [6FE]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (S. 3427), S5305 [24JY]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2802 [26AP], S2898–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2948, S2954 [8MY], S2998, S3000, S3003, S3004, S3006, S3013, S3015, S3024–S3028, S3030, S3031, S3034, S3035 [9MY], S3054–S3057, S3060 [10MY], S3263, S3264, S3268 [17MY], S3411 [22MY], S3536 [24MY], S3677 [4JN], S4188 [14JN]

——— prohibit capital gains rate increase, S2313 [16AP], S8025 [13DE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses, S4936 [12JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), S4812 [10JY], S4921 [12JY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), unanimous-consent request, S5451 [26JY], S5845 [1AU], S6419 [19SE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S2036 [26MR], S2039 [27MR], S4884–S4886 [11JY], S4919–S4928, S4930–S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4448 [25JN], S4765 [29JN], S4784 [9JY], S4793, S4795, S4804–S4806, S4812 [10JY], S4835–S4843, S4846, S4851–S4853, S4872–S4884 [11JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), unanimous-consent request, S4836, S4885, S4886 [11JY]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (S. 3460), S5735 [31JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S4791 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S5022 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072–S5074 [17JY], S5093, S5099, S5105, S5109–S5111, S5114, S5130 [18JY], S5169, S5170, S5175, S5178, S5180–S5186, S5188–S5190 [19JY], S5328, S5346 [25JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S329 [6FE], S362 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE], S830, S840 [16FE], S882 [17FE]

——— provide permanent extension of tax relief and repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5102 [18JY]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (S. 3205), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

——— rates, S547–S549, S551–S554 [13FE], S664, S683–S685 [15FE], S823 [16FE], S3392 [22MY], S3756–S3758 [6JN], S4794, S4795, S4798–S4800 [10JY], S4931, S4939 [12JY], S5903 [2AU], S6031, S6046 [10SE], S6088 [11SE], S6403, S6409, S6414 [19SE], S6478, S6479, S6508 [20SE], S7654–S7656, S7665 [6DE], S8025 [13DE]

——— reduce the corporate income tax rate, S2048 [27MR]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, S7665 [6DE]

——— reform international tax system (S. 2091), S497 [9FE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S85 [26JA], S140 [30JA], S233 [1FE], S2216 [29MR], S2302 [16AP], S2524 [19AP], S3110 [14MY], S3194 [16MY], S3298 [21MY], S3740, S3746 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4657 [27JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4869–S4872 [11JY], S4919, S4920, S4934 [12JY], S5077–S5081 [17JY], S5170 [19JY], S5242 [23JY], S5323, S5343, S5344 [25JY], S6509 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S7654 [6DE], S8642 [2JA]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, S675 [15FE]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S1532, S1533 [8MR], S3220 [16MY]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 1346), S389 [7FE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1599 [13MR], S1651 [14MR]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (S. 2064), S327 [2FE], S329 [6FE]

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers (business): tribute, S698 [15FE]

Trademark Act: correct an error relative to remedies for dilution (H.R. 6215), S6665 [21SE]

Transportation: encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in public transportation projects, S4755 [29JN]

——— improve consumer protection through regulation of the household goods moving industry, S8197–S8199 [19DE]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S., S3069 [10MY], S6047 [10SE]

Twin Falls, ID: opening of Chobani Inc., production facility, S8067 [17DE]

U.N.: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change endangerment findings relative to impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S5856 [1AU]

U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (S. 3306), S4240 [18JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (S. Res. 482), S3782 [6JN]

——— position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Unemployment: rates, S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S823 [16FE], S1888 [21MR], S4623 [26JN], S6508 [20SE]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, S5960 [2AU]

——— impact on concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’, S6510 [20SE]

——— repeal, S140 [30JA], S3298 [21MY]

——— technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

West Branch Heritage Timber, LLC: tribute, S2543 [19AP]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 3462), S5736 [31JY]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

World Trade Organization: U.S. complaint against China over tariffs on American-made automobile exports, S4814 [10JY]

Wyoming Taxpayers Association: encourage consideration of Cornerstones of Taxation document relative to reform of Federal tax code, S6733 [13NO]

Xuron Corp.: tribute, S1678 [14MR]

Yale Cordage (business): tribute, S6445 [19SE]

Reports

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [25JY]

Employer Health Benefits Survey Findings: Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research & Educational Trust (organization), H4712–H4715 [10JY]

Evidence on the Negative Impact of Commodity Speculation by Academics, Analysts and Public Institutions: Marcus Henn, New England Fuel Institute, H5254–H5258 [25JY]

Telecom Sector Leads the Way in Domestic Economic Investments: Progressive Policy Institute, E1272 [18JY]

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1206) (H. Rept. 112–694), H6396 [15NO]

Adjust Date on Which Consolidated Assets Are Determined for Purposes of Exempting Certain Instruments of Smaller Institutions From Capital Deductions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3128) (H. Rept. 112–566), H4654 [29JN]

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5865) (H. Rept. 112–659), H5764 [10SE]

America’s Cup Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1759) (S. Rept. 112–246), S7458 [5DE]

Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471), S7214 [29NO]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471) (S. Rept. 112–258), S8302 [20DE]

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1950) (S. Rept. 112–238), S6744 [13NO]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 9, Small Business Tax Cut Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 620) (H. Rept. 112–447), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 572) (H. Rept. 112–409), H1209 [6MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3523) (H. Rept. 112–445), H1914 [17AP]

Data Breach Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1408), S350 [6FE]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Geothermal Production Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

Improve CFTC Consideration of Costs and Benefits of Regulations and Orders: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 112–482), H2811 [16MY]

Improve Enactment of Certain Laws Relative to Public Contracts: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6080) (H. Rept. 112–662), H5764 [10SE]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2362) (H. Rept. 112–451), H2029 [19AP]

Innovation Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3523) (S. Rept. 112–259), S8302 [20DE]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1209 [6MR]

Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1100), S8203 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2008) (H. Rept. 112–536), H3706 [15JN]

Location Privacy Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1864) (H. Rept. 112–386), H475 [3FE]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3486), S6545 [20SE]

Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 6169) (H. Rept. 112–629), H5330 [30JY]

Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Under Which the Internet Has Thrived: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 112–564), H4654 [29JN]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevention of Importation of Merchandise Into the U.S. in a Manner That Evades Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3524) (S. Rept. 112–209), S6062 [10SE]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1133 [1MR]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3210) (H. Rept. 112–604), H4906 [17JY]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

SEC Regulatory Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2308) (H. Rept. 112–453), H2123 [25AP]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3336) (H. Rept. 112–390), H639 [8FE]

Small Business Reorganization Efficiency and Clarity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2370), S3630 [24MY]

Small Business Tax Cut Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 112–425), H1844 [16AP]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2038), S131 [26JA]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2038) (S. Rept. 112–244), S7345 [3DE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2586) (H. Rept. 112–345), H639 [8FE]

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

Trademark Act Error Correction Relative to Remedies for Dilution: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6215) (H. Rept. 112–647), H5764 [10SE]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Women’s Procurement Program Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 112–732), H7435 [27DE]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1884 [21MR], H1240 [7MR]

Statements

Application of Insider Trading Law to Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staffs: Robert Khuzami, SEC, S144–S146 [30JA]

Business Tax Reform: Executive Office of the President, H1225 [7MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Executive Office of the President, H1237 [7MR]

——— Luis A. Aguilar, SEC, S1970 [22MR]

Marketplace Fairness Act: Several Individuals, S817 [16FE]

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power: Doug Fredrickson, Blattner Energy, Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Shanelle Montan, enXco, Inc., E1208 [9JY]

——— Tim Maag, M.A. Mortenson Co., E1209 [9JY]

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Tax Expenditures and Budget Rescission Authority: Representative McCollum, H605 [8FE]

Summaries

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (H.R. 3606), H1239 [7MR]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S. 1335), S4179 [14JN]

Surveys

Economic State of Small Business: American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority (organization), H5239 [25JY]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H3101 [17MY]

Jobs supported through Eximbank financing by State, S3147 [15MY]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 127, preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived, H5599 [1AU]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 572, consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1222 [7MR]

H. Res. 620, consideration of H.R. 9, Small Business Tax Cut Act, H1981 [19AP]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5302 [26JY]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, H6165 [20SE]

H.R. 9, Small Business Tax Cut Act, H1990 [19AP]

H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, H2667 [15MY]

H.R. 2072, Eximbank reauthorization, H2460–H2464 [9MY]

H.R. 2362, Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5088 [23JY]

H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act, H1551 [26MR]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 3336, Small Business Credit Availability Act, H2095 [25AP]

H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H2166 [26AP]

H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1245–H1249 [7MR]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act, H3252 [30MY]

H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5244–H5251 [25JY]

H.R. 4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 5865, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, H5830 [11SE]

H.R. 5890, technical correction to H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act, H3444 [5JN]

H.R. 5910, Global Investment in American Jobs Act, H6132 [19SE]

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6063, Child Protection Act, H5507 [31JY]

H.R. 6080, improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts, H5796–H5814 [11SE]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act, H5658 [2AU]

H.R. 6215, Trademark Act error correction relative to remedies for dilution, H5795 [11SE]

H.R. 6371, Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, H6334 [13NO]

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

H.R. 6582, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

H.R. 6586, FAA authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies extension, H6335 [13NO]

H.R. 6586, Space Exploration Sustainability Act, S8609 [31DE]

H.R. 6671, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H6849 [18DE]

S. 1335, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, S4733–S4735 [29JN], H5100 [23JY]

S. 2032, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S44 [23JA]

S. 2038, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, S310–S315 [2FE], H645–H648 [9FE]

S. 2091, U.S. Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act, S498–S502 [9FE]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2141, make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter, S1150 [29FE]

S. 2172, Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act, S1462 [7MR]

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 2217, Rural America Preservation Act, S1936–S1938 [21MR]

S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, S2032 [26MR]

S. 2271, Small Business Election Simplification Act, S2252 [29MR]

S. 2295, Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, S2498 [18AP]

S. 2374, Helium Stewardship Act, S2826–S2828 [26AP]

S. 3054, Army Arsenal Strategic Workload Enhancement Act, S3046 [9MY]

S. 3196, National Women’s High-Growth Business Bipartisan Task Force Act, S3282 [17MY]

S. 3214, Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3425 [22MY]

S. 3245, EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program permanent reauthorization, S3636 [24MY], H5814 [11SE]

S. 3246, SCORE Program Improvement Act, S3637 [24MY]

S. 3275, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, S3842 [7JN]

S. 3281, National Veterans Business Development Corp., Federal authorization termination, S3842 [7JN]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3381, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4954–S4958 [12JY]

S. 3389, Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act, S5086 [17JY]

S. 3416, Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act, S5260–S5262 [23JY]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3453, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S5492 [26JY]

S. 3462, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act, S5736 [31JY]

S. 3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act, S5980–S5983 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE], H6652–H6655 [5DE]

S. 3510, prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information, S5940, S5986 [2AU], H5686 [2AU]

S. 3642, Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act, S6979 [27NO], H6848 [18DE]

S. 3650, Ditch and Irrigation Company Tax Reform Act, S7219 [29NO]

S. 3652, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act, S7403 [4DE]

S. 3709, GAO study of potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions, S8378 [21DE]

S. Con. Res. 50, promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect, S4683 [27JN], S6667 [21SE], H6644 [5DE]

S. Con. Res. 62, support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings, S7687 [6DE]

S. Res. 400, support goals and ideals of World Social Work Day and Professional Social Work Month, S1850 [20MR]

S. Res. 407, prevent bonuses from being paid to MF Global Holdings, Ltd., employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full, S2092, S2113 [27MR]

S. Res. 408, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 446, oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization, S2833 [26AP]

S. Res. 451, National Travel and Tourism Week, S3047, S3049 [9MY]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 469, National Small Business Week, S3331, S3387 [21MY]

S. Res. 482, U.S. Chamber of Commerce anniversary, S3782 [6JN]

S. Res. 487, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships for the Olympic Games, S3843 [7JN]

S. Res. 530, National Apprenticeship Act anniversary and National Registered Apprenticeship Month, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 533, National Work and Family Month, S5660, S5688 [30JY]

S. Res. 546, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 555, support goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, S6345 [13SE], S6679 [21SE]

BUSINESS RISK MITIGATION AND PRICE STABILIZATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2682), H1551–H1553 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2682), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Texts of

H.R. 2682, provisions, H1551 [26MR]

BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE (organization)

Letters

Export Promotion Reform Act, H3255 [30MY]

BUSINESS TRANSPARENCY ON TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2759), E353 [8MR]

BUTLER, CARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1732 [2NO]

BUTLER, CLARENCE G.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

BUTLER, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E56 [23JA]

BUTLER, PA

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: construction of VA health care center offsite from Butler, PA, Medical Center, H3318 [31MY]

BUTLER, SAMUEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E68 [24JA]

BUTLER, SARAH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6237 [11SE], S6469 [19SE]

BUTTERFIELD, FRANCIS J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8039 [13DE]

BUTTERFIELD, G.K. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Articles and editorials

Day Slavery Officially Ended, James A. Wynn, Jr., Raleigh (NC) News & Observer, H6663 [5DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6328 [9NO]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H7264 [18DE]

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H3662 [7JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H5526 [31JY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4065 [26JN]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5292 [25JY]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H2813 [16MY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H4064 [26JN]

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H6152 [19SE]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H5010 [18JY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H79 [18JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1017 [28FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H5202 [24JY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H945 [17FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

——— modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H2647 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H79 [18JA]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H220 [31JA]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 2960), H2134 [25AP]

——— raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research and treatment of psychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with a childhood cancer and their families (see H. Res. 262), H4869 [13JY]

ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 4818), H6152 [19SE]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6429 [16NO]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6310 [16OC]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H3915 [20JN]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 3341), H3578 [6JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3405 [1JN]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H5079 [19JY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H3267 [30MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3915 [20JN]

Medicare: provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H6429 [16NO]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1978 [18AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H5079 [19JY]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6302 [5OC]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H28 [17JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H7360 [19DE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H697 [13FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1210 [6MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H4828 [11JY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H1134 [1MR]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5202 [24JY]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5328 [26JY]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2072 [24AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5292 [25JY]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6252), H5628 [1AU]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H6298 [28SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H3733 [18JN]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H5526 [31JY]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H4157 [27JN]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H2072 [24AP]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H5131 [23JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H1133 [1MR]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6060 [14SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H6675 [5DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H476 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: prioritize local comments when selecting a toll pilot project (see H.R. 5713), H2644 [10MY]

Tariff: eyelash curlers (see H.R. 4656), H2123 [25AP]

——— manicure and pedicure sets (see H.R. 4654), H2123 [25AP]

——— nail clippers (see H.R. 4655), H2123 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Transportation: prioritize local comments when selecting a toll pilot project (H.R. 5713), H2646 [10MY]

Tariff: eyelash curlers (H.R. 4656), H2127 [25AP]

——— manicure and pedicure sets (H.R. 4654), H2127 [25AP]

——— nail clippers (H.R. 4655), H2127 [25AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4831 [12JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1584 [27MR]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 5865), H5832 [11SE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4166 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4831 [12JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H122 [24JA], H444 [3FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, H7518 [1JA]

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5828 [11SE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3226 [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3865 [20JN]

Fitts, Howard M., Jr.: NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631• [21SE]

FTC: potential merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E673• [26AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1441 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

History: anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery, H6663 [5DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4166 [28JN]

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (H.R. 5859), H5098 [23JY]

Jamesville, NC: Jamesville Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1516• [13SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1080• [19JN]

Medicare: provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (H.R. 4215), E673• [26AP]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (H.R. 2181), H4809 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4163 [28JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H4070 [27JN]

Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical Traceability Enhancement Code (RxTEC) proposal to establish national standard to address drug traceability and pedigree, H3226 [30MY]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, H816 [16FE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829 [11SE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H122 [24JA]

——— require enrollment in a program leading to a high school diploma or GED as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation, H444 [3FE]

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

Women: health care for women, H1441 [21MR]

Tributes

Ballance, Alice Eason, E596• [19AP]

Barnes, Johnny, E556• [17AP]

Battle, George E., Jr., E1608• [21SE]

Battle, Rayvon, Jr., E1848• [29NO]

Cobbs, Joe, E1054• [18JN], E1113• [21JN]

DeMuth, Bobby G., H5770 [11SE]

Dunston, Lottie H. Rollins, H738 [15FE]

Hunter, Kyleanne, E597• [19AP]

Jones, Edward, E1225• [11JY]

Locks, Sidney A., Jr., E1245• [12JY]

Martin, Luke, Jr., E1054• [18JN], E1113• [21JN]

Neal, Audrey, E1826• [28NO]

Nelson, Joshua N., E1652• [21SE]

Odom, Stephanie, E1149• [27JN]

Taylor, Dale T., E392• [20MR]

Taylor, Gardner C., E1057• [18JN]

Thompskins, Johnny, E1054• [18JN], E1113• [21JN]

Thornton, Steve S., E905• [30MY]

Wainwright, William L., H5016 [19JY]

Walker, LeRoy T., E692• [27AP]

Woolard, William H. (Babe), E547• [17AP]

BUTTON, JACKSON

Remarks in Senate

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

BUTTONWILLOW, CA

Remarks in House

Tracy Ranch (business): anniversary, E714 [7MY]

BUTTRY, BRANDON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6729 [13NO]

BUXTON, KATHRYN

Articles and editorials

Driving Through History, S3127 [14MY]

BUY AMERICAN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service or National Archives and Records Administration gift shops are produced in the U.S. (see S. 2268), S2242 [29MR]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

Contracts: require solicitations for Federal procurement contracts to include information about the Buy American Act and whether foreign goods may be used to fulfill requirements of the contracts (see H.R. 4047), H801 [15FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see S. 2114), S699 [15FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (see H.R. 5908), H3660 [7JN]

Government regulations: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Renewable energy: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 6217), H5326 [26JY]

Letters

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

Remarks in House

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, H3795 [19JN]

Democratic Party: support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service gift shops and visitor centers are produced in the U.S., H3785 [19JN]

Economy: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

Government regulations: increase total domestic content of all steel, iron, and manufactured goods, including rolling stock, H4125 [27JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045–H3049 [17MY], E910 [30MY]

——— ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (H.R. 3533), H202 [31JA]

Renewable energy: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 6217), H5872 [12SE]

——— require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H19 [17JA], H721 [14FE], H3820, H3879 [20JN], H5193 [24JY], H6454 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, S1440 [7MR], S1602, S1608 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

BUY AMERICAN WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

BUZZARDS BAY, MA

Remarks in House

Air Force: restoration of positions within the 102d Air Operations Group at Otis Air National Guard Base, MA, E1998 [21DE]

BUZZETTI, ALAN

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

BYERS, JAY

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6793 [13DE]

BYKER, GAYLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3488 [6JN]

BYRD, IDA MAE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E416 [22MR]

BYRD, JAMES, JR.

Remarks in House

Crime: anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

BYRD, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E588 [19AP]

BYRD, ROBERT C. (a former Senator from West Virginia)

Statements

Filibuster and Its Consequences: by (2010), S7317 [3DE]

BYRNES, BARRETT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E57 [23JA]

BYRON, BEVERLY B. (a former Representative from Maryland)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4705 [10JY]

BYTYQI, AGRON

Remarks in Senate

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

BYTYQI, MEHMET

Remarks in Senate

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

BYTYQI, YLLI

Remarks in Senate

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

C.M. ALMY AND SONS INC.

Remarks in House

Newport, ME: tribute to Sebasticook Valley, ME, Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E152 [7FE]

CABIN FEE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3397), H5730, H5732 [10SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 112–602), H4906 [17JY]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3397, provisions, H5731 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 3397, provisions, H5730 [10SE]

CABLE SATELLITE PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK (C–SPAN)

Articles and editorials

C-SPAN Founder Lamb Steps Down After 34 Years, E408 [21MR]

CABOT, PA

Remarks in House

Cabot Guns (company): tribute, H1030 [29FE]

CABOT GUNS (company)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1030 [29FE]

CABRERA, KATIE

Remarks in House

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

CACCIOTTOLO, CONCETTA AND CARMEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E762 [10MY]

CAFARO, ERIN

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, H5687 [2AU]

CAFTA see Treaties and Agreements

CAGUAO, YUSMERITH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6519 [20SE]

CAHILL, ALAN

Remarks in Senate

San Francisco, CA: express condolences to families of victims of boating accident while participating in a race off the coast of California, S2812 [26AP]

CALABRESE, GERALD A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E117 [2FE]

CALAS, KAY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1211 [9JY], E1249 [13JY]

CALDERON, MIGUEL

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E977 [5JN]

CALDWELL, SIMON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1203 [9JY]

CALDWELL, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: investigation into alleged corruption at Dawood National Military Hospital in Afghanistan, H6513 [29NO]

CALDWELL COUNTY, KY

Articles and editorials

TL Publisher Joins Hall of Fame Ranks, S2539 [19AP]

CALEDONIAN (VT) RECORD

Articles and editorials

Ethan Allen Celebrates 80 Years, S6790 [14NO]

CALERO PORTOCARRERO, ADOLFO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1242 [12JY]

CALHOUN, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5933 [13SE]

CALIFORNIA

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY], H2228 [27AP], H3147 [18MY]

Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), H3765, H3776, H3778, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3752 [19JN]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S6652, S6670 [21SE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Articles and editorials

Justice Delayed as Judge Nominees Wait, S1589 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program: expand (see H.R. 3910), H512 [6FE]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see S. 3375), S4893 [11JY] (see H.R. 5545), H2441 [8MY]

BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

——— convey to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 6532), H6275 [21SE]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 4969), H2267 [27AP]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]

Clear Creek National Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 6286), H5704 [2AU]

Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 4353), H1845 [16AP]

Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges (see H.R. 3890), H440 [2FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (see H.R. 6664), H6806 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (see H.R. 4043), H801 [15FE]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (see H.R. 4849), H2204 [26AP]

——— provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (see H.R. 4109), H1099 [29FE]

Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 688), H3732 [18JN]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see S. 3517), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6331), H5706 [2AU]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H3660 [7JN]

Biographies

Sanderson, William D., E956 [1JN]

Cloture motions

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Letters

Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

Resignation from the House of Representatives: Dennis A. Cardoza, H5729 [10SE]

——— Representative Filner, H6579 [3DE]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, courthouse construction funding: California congressional delegation, H2541 [9MY]

Lists

Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3776 [6JN]

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Memorandums

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, Courthouse Condition: David M. Singer, U.S. Marshals Service, H2540 [9MY]

Motions

Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), H3785 [19JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Remarks in House

Alameda County Fair Association: dedication of Alameda County Historical Monument, E1080 [19JN]

Altadena, CA: anniversary, E1857 [30NO]

Andrews, Eleanor K.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]

Armed Forces: tribute to Marine Corps 5th Regiment and Regimental Combat Team 5, E1096 [20JN]

Arrighi, Eva: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Artesia, CA: anniversary of Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club, E94 [31JA]

Asian Pacific State Employees Association: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]

Baker, Keshia: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557 [19SE]

Bakersfield College: tribute to football team, E2003 [27DE]

Baxamusa, Murtaza: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Honoree of the Year, E1460 [10SE]

Beaumont, CA: anniversary, E1768 [15NO]

Biddle, Mike: Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development recipient, E1845 [29NO]

Bilbray, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7564 [1JA]

Biola, CA: anniversary, E1719 [23OC]

Budget: impact of impending budget cuts on young children, E1904 [11DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]

Burlingame, CA: tribute for adopting Co. B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1125 [21JN]

Cafaro, Erin: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, H5687 [2AU]

Carpinteria, CA: anniversary of Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, E78 [25JA]

Carson, CA: tribute to Southern California Special Olympics, E632 [24AP]

Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]

Central Valley Flood Protection Board: anniversary, E94 [31JA]

Chabad of the Valley (organization): tribute, H5697 [2AU]

Coalinga, CA: anniversary of Coalinga-Huron Library District, E1667 [28SE]

Cole, Sean: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [21SE], E1662 [28SE]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN]

Cooper, Wilfred, Sr.: California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, E1291 [19JY]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (H.R. 4353), E1041 [12JN]

Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Coughlin, Natalie: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004, H3032 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), H2227, H2228 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), corrections in engrossment, H2252 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), Senate amendment, H3147 [18MY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

——— study water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California, H3066, H3067 [17MY]

Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]

Devil Pups, Inc.: tribute, E1309 [24JY]

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge: anniversary, E1740 [13NO]

Dreier, Representative: announcement of upcoming retirement and appreciation of opportunity to serve, H1019 [29FE]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6386 [15NO]

Dublin, CA: anniversary, E210 [16FE]

——— National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E210 [16FE], E932 [31MY]

East Bay Bicycle Coalition: anniversary, E1775 [15NO]

El Cajon, CA: anniversary, E1729 [30OC]

El Paso, TX: tribute to El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra Diplomatic International Cultural Exchange Tour, E1149 [27JN]

Employment: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

Fairfield, CA: tribute to retiring law enforcement officers, E1896 [11DE]

Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Freeman, Ira: California Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674 [26AP]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno County Farm Bureau, E1178 [28JN]

Friends of Light Rail and Transit (organization): anniversary, E1669 [28SE]

Gallegly, Representative: tribute to staff, E2017 [31DE]

Gin, Diane: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E1125 [21JN]

Grabill, David: Northern California ACLU Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA (S. 1302), H2299, H2300 [7MY], H3148 [18MY]

Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Herger, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6492 [28NO]

Hollister, CA: anniversary of Hollister Municipal Airport, E900 [30MY]

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6491–H6496 [28NO], H6742–H6751 [12DE], E1924 [13DE]

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 2157), H2046, H2047 [24AP]

Jenkins, Jackie: California School Employees Association Member of the Year award recipient, E1124 [21JN]

Jones, Denise Houlemard: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E477 [28MR]

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]

King City, CA: anniversary of Mee Memorial Hospital, E1686 [5OC]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]

Lemmon, Tom: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Labor Leader of the Year, E1462 [10SE]

Lemon Grove, CA: tribute to Lemon Grove Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1455 [10SE]

Lewis, Representative Jerry: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6495 [28NO]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Dodger Stadium, E1368 [31JY]

——— U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539, H2540 [9MY]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (H.R. 241), H3432, H3438 [5JN]

Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), H3755–H3787 [19JN], E1089 [20JN], E1143, E1144 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3744–H3755 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), motion to recommit, H3785 [19JN]

Lungren, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6458–H6460 [27NO], H6493, H6494 [28NO]

Marine Corps: report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233 [11JY]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Lions Club, E452 [27MR]

——— anniversary of the Modesto Arch, E1720 [23OC]

——— inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), H5096–H5098 [23JY]

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Monterey County Free Libraries, E1512 [13SE]

Monterey-Salinas Transit: anniversary, E1551 [19SE]

Moore, Susan: Roseland School District, Santa Rosa, CA, Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award recipient, E903 [30MY]

Morgan Hill, CA: tribute to Central High School improvement in California Academic Performance Index, E1717 [23OC]

Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge: anniversary, E278 [29FE]

Mouradian, Kay: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

National forests: extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), H6812–H6815 [17DE], E1954 [19DE]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: confirmation as circuit judge, E740 [9MY]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

Olympic Games: tribute to California participants, E1336 [26JY]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, E914 [31MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H4794 [11JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

Pacifica, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Pacifica, E1691 [12OC]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, E1150 [27JN]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]

Pelosi, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3599 [7JN]

Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, H5864 [12SE], E1503 [12SE]

Petri, Heather: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557 [19SE]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), H5433–H5435 [31JY]

Pleasanton, CA: anniversary of Alameda County Fair, E1080 [19JN]

Point Reyes National Seashore: anniversary, E1518 [13SE]

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: tribute to Santa Margarita Catholic High School football team, E27 [17JA]

Renewable energy: impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]

Rhode, Kim: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1447 [7AU]

Richardson, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, E2041 [3JA]

——— tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]

Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition high school diploma recipients, E1742 [13NO]

Robinette, Gretchen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Rohnert Park, CA: anniversary, E1583 [21SE]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Camellia Symphony Orchestra, E1381 [1AU]

——— authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers, H3283 [31MY]

——— tribute to Pioneer House veterans, E860 [18MY]

——— tribute to Sutter Club, E1627 [21SE]

Salinas, CA: tribute to DAR Santa Lucia chapter commemoration of Harvey House, E1018 [7JN]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of St. Bernardine Parish, E674 [26AP]

San Carlos, CA: anniversary of San Carlos Adult Community Center, E1693 [12OC]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, E859 [18MY], E890 [25MY]

——— Central Subway project funding, H4136, H4137 [27JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 332, E1557 [19SE]

——— Dartmouth Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1089 [20JN]

San Mateo, CA: tribute for adopting Co. A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1102 [21JN]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of Spectrum LGBT Center, E1524 [13SE]

Santa Clarita, CA: annexation of Elsmere Canyon, E1233 [11JY]

Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve: tribute, E662 [26AP]

Schaffer, Trevor: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1644 [21SE], E1663 [28SE]

Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]

Sheldon, Denise: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1643 [21SE], E1660 [28SE]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Solano County, CA: inclusion in America’s Promise Alliance ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People’’ list, E1863 [3DE]

Sonoma County, CA: anniversary of Fort Ross State Historical Park, E1153 [27JN]

Stark, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6750 [12DE]

Stockton, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Stockton, E964 [1JN]

Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]

Transportation: high-speed rail project funding, H4141 [27JN]

Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]

Turlock, CA: anniversary of Turlock Irrigation District, E214 [16FE]

United Way: anniversary, E1172 [28JN]

University of California, Irvine: tribute to men’s volleyball team, E1009 [7JN]

Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]

Ventura County, CA: anniversary of Ventura County Stand Down, E1238 [12JY]

Veterinary Service, Inc.: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1700 [16OC]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE], E1659 [28SE]

Water: clarify duration of Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1061, H1062 [29FE]

——— clarify jurisdiction over Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1066, H1067 [29FE]

——— eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068, H1069 [29FE]

——— ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

Wise, Joe: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1664 [28SE]

Wood, Dave: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee, E213 [16FE]

Woolsey, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6709 [12DE]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: anniversary of commercial rice production, S8137 [18DE]

Armed Forces: tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1190 [1MR], S3776 [6JN], S6100 [11SE]

Beeson, Duane: Peggy Browning Fund (organization) Awards Reception on the West Coast honoree, S6942 [27NO]

Bencivengo, Cathy A.: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE]

Bernal, Jesus G.: nomination to be district judge, S7732–S7737 [11DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (S. 3375), S4895 [11JY]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]

Curiel, Gonzalo P.: nomination to be district judge, S6609, S6610 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3292 [17MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE], S1711–S1714 [15MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1682 [14MR]

Granada Hills, CA: tribute to Granada Hills Charter High School academic decathlon team, S3081 [10MY]

Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), S7751 [11DE]

National City, CA: anniversary, S6443 [19SE]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

Olguin, Fernando M.: nomination to be district judge, S8063–S8067 [17DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8045 [13DE]

Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, S6442 [19SE]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), S8552 [30DE]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, S3420 [22MY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

Tigar, Jon S.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8273 [20DE]

Reports filed

Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3193) (S. Rept. 112–207), S6062 [10SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 3193) (H. Rept. 112–702), H6828 [17DE]

Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2467), S6625 [21SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2467) (H. Rept. 112–611), H5077 [19JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 112–367), H77 [18JA]

Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Facilitation Involving Certain Non-Federal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2157) (H. Rept. 112–439), H1844 [16AP]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]

National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]

Nomination of Fernando M. Olguin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Gonzalo P. Curiel To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Jesus G. Bernal To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Jon S. Tigar To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of Troy L. Nunley To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of William H. Orrick III, To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Pinnacles National Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3641) (H. Rept. 112–626), H5326 [26JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

Resignations

Cardoza, Dennis A., H5729 [10SE]

House of Representatives: Bob Filner, H6579 [3DE]

Statements

Pinnacles National Park Act: Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, H5434 [31JY]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of California, North Valley District, H1654 [28MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H. Res. 688, consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3744 [19JN]

H.R. 241, Los Padres National Forest land conveyance, H3438 [5JN]

H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

H.R. 2157, Inyo National Forest land exchange facilitation involving certain non-Federal lands, H2046 [24AP]

H.R. 2467, Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act, H5096 [23JY]

H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3765–H3776 [19JN]

H.R. 3641, Pinnacles National Park Act, H5433 [31JY]

H.R. 4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act, H2228 [27AP]

S. 1302, GSA conveyance of a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA, H2299 [7MY]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. 3193, Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act, S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE], H6812 [17DE]

Tributes

Baca, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Berman, Representative, E1071 [19JN], E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Bilbray, Representative, H6495, H6496 [28NO]

Bono Mack, Representative, H6495, H6496 [28NO]

Dreier, Representative, H1032 [29FE], H5976 [13SE], H6382, H6385 [15NO], H6492, H6495 [28NO]

Dymally, Mervyn M., E1700 [16OC], E1919 [12DE]

Feinstein, Senator, S3109 [14MY]

Filner, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Gallegly, Representative, H6495 [28NO], H7363 [20DE]

Herger, Representative, H6492, H6495 [28NO]

Lewis, Representative Jerry, H5063 [19JY], H6492, H6495 [28NO]

Lloyd, James F., H51 [7FE]

Lungren, Representative, H6492, H6495 [28NO]

Moss, John E., E1846 [29NO]

Pelosi, Representative, H3599 [7JN], E1039 [12JN]

Richardson, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Stark, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Woolsey, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

CALIFORNIA CITY, CA

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range: William T. Weil, Jr., California City, CA, Manager, H7489 [31DE]

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Bakersfield College: tribute to football team, E2003 [27DE]

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL WATER CAUCUS

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050 [29FE]

CALIFORNIA HOMEBUILDING FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Cooper, Wilfred, Sr.: California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, E1291 [19JY]

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Remarks in House

NASA: Voyager (spacecraft) funding, E1480 [11SE]

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1458 [21MR]

CALIFORNIA PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Freeman, Ira: California Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674 [26AP]

CALIFORNIA POULTRY FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Good Egg Breakfast, E1717 [23OC]

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Jenkins, Jackie: California School Employees Association Member of the Year award recipient, E1124 [21JN]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

Remarks in House

Meyers, Marvin: Fresno State Alumni Association ‘‘Top Dog’’ Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1673 [2OC]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

Veterans Education Program: tribute, E1754 [14NO]

CALLAHAN, LESLIE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H6513 [29NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6514 [29NO]

CALLAHAN, PAUL

Remarks in House

Paralympic Games: tribute for participation, E1502 [12SE]

CALLAN, MARY P. MACK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2387 [17AP]

CALLENDER, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence: recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

CALLENDER-POTTERS, HEATHER

Remarks in House

Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence: recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

CALLIES, KEVIN K.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8068 [17DE]

CALMAR, IA

Remarks in House

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

CALTON, TODD M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [21MR]

CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H3164 [18MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H441 [2FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1572 [26MR]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4606 [28JN]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H159 [24JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H513 [6FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H1391 [19MR]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1543 [22MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H3703 [12JN]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H6061 [14SE]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H3404 [1JN]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H4656 [29JN]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 6612), H6535 [29NO]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H2034 [19AP]

FDA: prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H572 [7FE]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health plans and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1409), H2329 [7MY]

——— prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H3661 [7JN]

——— repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H512 [6FE]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1367 [16MR]

Immigration: make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H2033 [19AP]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H1363 [13MR]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H2569 [9MY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2648 [10MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H1807 [29MR]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4605 [28JN]

Medicare: strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H6302 [5OC]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H4065 [26JN]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6469 [27NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6469 [27NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H3167 [22MY]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1017 [28FE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3164 [18MY]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5331 [30JY]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6469 [27NO]

Power resources: prevent Federal residential and commercial mortgage lending regulators from adopting policies that contravene established State and local property assessed clean energy (PACE) laws (see H.R. 2599), H1807 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6807 [13DE]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.: designate (see H.R. 6147), H5328 [26JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H3164 [18MY]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H220 [31JA]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H2072 [24AP]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H6280 [21SE]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (see H.R. 2992), H4775 [10JY]

——— strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 2918), H3808 [19JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5630 [1AU]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6151 [19SE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H7360 [19DE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6469 [27NO]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see H. Res. 678), H3734 [18JN]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H1847 [16AP]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H1544 [22MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H950 [24FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H572 [7FE]

Yosemite National Park: acquire a certain amount of land and interests in land in Mariposa, CA, for improved visitor services (see H.R. 3640), H1808 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (see H.R. 6664), H6806 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (H.R. 6664), H6807 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (H.R. 6248), H5629 [1AU]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H606 [8FE]

Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480• [28MR]

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5964 [13SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1677 [28MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3067• [17MY]

——— funding, H1677 [28MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4939 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: study water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California, H3067• [17MY]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7490• [31DE]

Duchon, Elliott: Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957• [1JN]

House of Representatives: prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3682 [8JN]

——— tribute to departing Members, H6491 [28NO]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), H5816• [11SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3682 [8JN]

Medicare: impact of withdrawal of least costly alternative policies relative to certain prostate cancer drugs covered by Medicare Part B, E1929• [13DE]

Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643• [21SE]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition high school diploma recipients, E1742• [13NO]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), E314• [5MR]

Seif, Dean: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Award recipient, E42• [18JA]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39• [18JA]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31• [18JA]

Reports

Least Costly Alternative Policies—Impact on Prostate Cancer Drugs Covered Under Medicare Part B: Dept. of HHS (excerpt), E1929• [13DE]

Tributes

Bechler, Kent L., E846• [18MY]

Belmontes, Jose O., E1375• [1AU]

Bilbray, Representative, H6496 [28NO]

Bono Mack, Representative, H6496 [28NO]

Bourns, Rosemary, E1747• [13NO]

Calvert, Maren, E1855• [30NO]

Carmichael, Barbara, E1789• [16NO]

Cleghorn, Janet E., E314• [5MR]

Dreier, Representative, H6492 [28NO]

Eisen, Harry, E1312• [24JY]

Emerson, Frank E., E314• [5MR]

Froehlich, Laura, E1440• [3AU]

Gallegly, Representative, H6495 [28NO]

Gunnoe, Charles E., E422• [22MR]

Hall, Frank, E1120• [21JN]

Herger, Representative, H6492 [28NO]

Lewis, Representative Jerry, H6492 [28NO]

Louis, Charles, E874• [18MY]

Loveridge, Ronald O., E1850• [29NO]

Lungren, Representative, H6492 [28NO]

Matzner, Eric, E1844• [29NO]

Milanovich, Richard M., E436• [22MR]

Moore, Brian M., E856• [18MY]

Newman, Lawrence, H953 [27FE]

Ober, Ray and Judy, E590• [19AP]

Schatz, John, E1129• [21JN]

Webb, Arthur H., E983• [5JN]

White, Timothy P., E1955• [19DE]

Wood, Patrick J., E1466• [10SE]

CALVERT, MAREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1855 [30NO]

CALVO, EDDIE (Governor of Guam)

Letters

Expand Navy restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands, H3060 [17MY]

CALVO, GREGORIO A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E176 [9FE]

CAMACHO, RICHARD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S904 [17FE]

CAMBODIA, KINGDOM OF

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, E1662 [28SE]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Cambodian New Year Festival, E635 [24AP]

Reports filed

Nomination of William E. Todd To Be Ambassador to Cambodia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

CAMDEN, NJ

Remarks in House

New Jersey (U.S.S.): tribute to volunteers preparing for ceremony to honor those killed at Pearl Harbor, E1862 [3DE]

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Camden County Freedom Medal: tribute to recipients, E105 [1FE]

CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST

Remarks in House

Fortune (publication): inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, H1795 [29MR]

CAMERAS IN THE COURTROOM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3572), H738 [15FE]

CAMERON, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1547 [26MR]

CAMERON, THOMAS J.

Hymns

‘‘Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts,’’ George H. Jenks, Jr., E331 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E331 [7MR]

CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H727 [14FE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3734 [18JN]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an ophthalmologic service and Director of Ophthalmologic Services in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3216), H1391 [19MR]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H4864 [12JY]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4686 [9JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H5631 [1AU]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1543 [22MR]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H6062 [14SE]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H3363 [31MY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H2662 [11MY]

Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 498), H726 [14FE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H3363 [31MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1543 [22MR]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H3981 [25JN]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1642 [27MR]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (see H.R. 4239), H1541 [22MR] (see H.R. 4276, 4281), H1739 [28MR] (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1543 [22MR]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H726 [14FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H727 [14FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1359 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 4406), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6727), H7565 [1JA]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5008 [18JY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

Taxation: extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund and provide revenues for highway programs (see H.R. 3864), H374 [1FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Constitutional authority statements

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H3975 [21JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H3975 [21JN]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (H.R. 4406), H2031 [19AP]

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H5860 [11SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H3975 [21JN]

Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 6727), H7566 [1JA]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1100 [29FE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H5078 [19JY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.R. 6140), H5009 [18JY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H5078 [19JY]

Taxation: extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund and provide revenues for highway programs (H.R. 3864), H375 [1FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5201 [24JY]

Letters

Airport and Airway Extension Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H136 [24JA]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1821 [16AP]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1816 [16AP]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2671 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, H6179 [20SE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3451 [5JN]

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5616 [1AU]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1825 [16AP]

Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7304 [19DE]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5618 [1AU]

Repeal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board: Health Care Freedom Coalition, H1469 [21MR]

——— several medical organizations, H1468 [21MR]

Secure Border Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E972 [5JN]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1175 [28JN]

Surface Transportation Extension Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E740• [9MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E740• [9MY]

Motions

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H7551 [1JA]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640, H5641, H5642, H5644 [2AU]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2613 [10MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640, H5641, H5644 [2AU]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7313, H7315 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640, H5641, H5644 [2AU]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7551, H7553, H7556 [1JA]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H911, H921 [17FE]

Ferris State University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, E583• [19AP]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1166, H1167, H1170 [6MR]

Gaylor, Gregory: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611• [21SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1467, H1471, H1472, H1474, H1475, H1478 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4734, H4735, H4741 [10JY]

Midland (MI) Daily News: anniversary, E899• [30MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6409, H6416 [16NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: anniversary, E1592•, E1646• [21SE]

——— take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, H6409 [16NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3601, H3613 [7JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4734, H4735, H4741 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1467, H1471, H1472, H1474, H1475, H1478 [21MR]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H2613 [10MY], H3601, H3613 [7JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: pension funding relief reforms, H4627• [29JN]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174, H6175, H6176, H6178 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4627 [29JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6409, H6416 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H6409, H6416 [16NO]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5592 [1AU], H5664, H5665, H5668, H5671, H5674, H5675 [2AU]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets, H2007 [19AP]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5578, H5579, H5584, H5585, H5587, H5589, H5590, H5591 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H5596 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7536, H7551, H7553, H7556 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5585, H5587, H5589, H5590, H5591 [1AU]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, H3601 [7JN]

——— prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2009 [19AP]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1990, H1991, H2007 [19AP]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), motion to recommit, H2009 [19AP]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (H.R. 6410), H6099, H6101 [19SE]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H911, H921 [17FE]

——— raise expensing limitation for small businesses to purchase products made in America, H5596 [1AU]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H7552, H7556 [1JA]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3601, H3613 [7JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H911 [17FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 112–556), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 112–750), H7589 [3JA]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 112–396), H696 [13FE]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5858) (H. Rept. 112–517), H3479 [5JN]

Medical FSA Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1004) (H. Rept. 112–515), H3479 [5JN]

Medicare Decisions Accountability Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 452) (H. Rept. 112–412), H1362 [13MR]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Protect Medical Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 436) (H. Rept. 112–514), H3479 [5JN]

Restoring Access to Medication Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5842) (H. Rept. 112–516), H3479 [5JN]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6156) (H. Rept. 112–632), H5524 [31JY]

Small Business Tax Cut Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 112–425), H1844 [16AP]

Tributes

Ahearn, Raymond J., E1861• [3DE]

Mesler, Robert J., Jr., E1210• [9JY]

Opsommer, Paul, E1913• [12DE]

Oreffice, Paul F., E1600• [21SE]

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: call for release of government records regarding the contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune, NC, S5190 [19JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (S. 277), S4619 [26JN]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE (organization)

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2242 [27AP]

CAMPAIGN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Norwood, Wade: Campaign for Public Health Foundation Unsung Heroes of Public Health ‘‘Rock in the Pond’’ award recipient, E1867 [4DE]

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS (organization)

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2243 [27AP]

CAMPAIGN TO END OBESITY ACTION FUND (organization)

Press releases

President’s Budget Presents Dangerous, Costly Setback to Obesity Epidemic, Campaign Warns, S841 [16FE]

CAMPBELL, BEN

Remarks in Senate

National Association of Police Organizations: TOP COPS Award recipient, S3079 [10MY]

CAMPBELL, CARLOS

Articles and editorials

Navy Pilot, Board Director Recalls Life in Reston as an African American, E2035 [2JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2035 [2JA]

CAMPBELL, DUNCAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2074 [25AP]

CAMPBELL, EARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1361 [31JY]

CAMPBELL, EMORY S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E318 [6MR]

CAMPBELL, GLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2825 [17MY]

CAMPBELL, JAMES K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E455 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1789 [19MR]

CAMPBELL, JOHN (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1498 [21MR]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H3481 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H727 [14FE]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Credit: establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H3405 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6807 [13DE]

——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 6308), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see H.R. 6495), H6536 [29NO]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

EPA: provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H803 [15FE]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H3915 [20JN]

Financial institutions: make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 6524), H6275 [21SE]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H6279 [21SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6280 [21SE]

Immigration: restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1306 [8MR]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1498 [21MR]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2072 [24AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H694 [9FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2813 [16MY]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6623 [4DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2715 [15MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Public lands: expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

Syria: prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (see H.R. 5993), H3974 [21JN]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H3163 [18MY]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H1978 [18AP]

Taxation: expand and make permanent rules relative to investment by nonresident aliens in domestic mutual funds (see H.R. 4623), H2123 [25AP]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H3733 [18JN]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H2329 [7MY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2134 [25AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H3481 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Tariff: non-toric shaped polarized materials of 80 mm or less in diameter (see H.R. 4872), H2205 [26AP]

——— non-toric shaped polarized materials of more than 80 mm in diameter (see H.R. 4870), H2205 [26AP]

——— toric shaped polarized materials (see H.R. 4871), H2205 [26AP]

Taxation: allow partnerships invested in infrastructure property to be treated as publicly traded partnerships and reduce the depreciation recovery periods for such property (see H.R. 4001), H692 [9FE]

Biographies

Sanderson, William D., E956• [1JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (H.R. 6397), H6000 [13SE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (H.R. 4214), H1427 [20MR]

Tariff: non-toric shaped polarized materials of 80 mm or less in diameter (H.R. 4872), H2208 [26AP]

——— non-toric shaped polarized materials of more than 80 mm in diameter (H.R. 4870), H2208 [26AP]

——— toric shaped polarized materials (H.R. 4871), H2208 [26AP]

Taxation: allow partnerships invested in infrastructure property to be treated as publicly traded partnerships and reduce the depreciation recovery periods for such property (H.R. 4001), H693 [9FE]

Remarks

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5963 [13SE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2469 [9MY]

University of California, Irvine: tribute to men’s volleyball team, E1009• [7JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H724 [14FE], H900 [16FE]

Tributes

Sanderson, William D., E955• [1JN]

CAMPBELL, MYRNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1781 [16NO]

CAMPBELL, PIPER A. WIND

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4297 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

CAMPBELL, ROBERT N., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E809 [16MY]

CAMPBELL, ROY T., JR.

Remarks in House

Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc.: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1559 [19SE]

CAMPBELL, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938 [31MY]

CAMPBELL, SUSAN J.

Remarks in House

Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions, LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1051 [18JN]

CAMPBELL, TYLER

Remarks in House

Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533 [16AP]

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY

Remarks in Senate

Campbellsville University: tribute to men’s and women’s track and field and men’s tennis teams, S6848 [15NO]

CAMPBELLSVILLE (KY) CENTRAL KENTUCKY NEWS-JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Rep. Danny Ford Calling It Quits After 30 Years in Frankfort, S2595 [23AP]

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to men’s and women’s track and field and men’s tennis teams, S6848 [15NO]

CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 549), S6108 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Observance, E1554 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 549), S6238 [11SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 549, designate, S6110, S6238 [11SE]

CAMPUS PROGRESS ACTION (organization)

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling, H2240 [27AP]

CANADA

Amendments

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3914), H567 [7FE]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4064 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown to track possible exposure to toxins (see H.R. 6534), H6276 [21SE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2712 [15MY]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 44), S4203 [14JN]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

War of 1812: recognize anniversary and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada (see H. Res. 685), H3699 [8JN]

Biographies

Frydman-Kohl, Baruch, S7128 [29NO]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Secure Border Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E972 [5JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E972 [5JN]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H1937 [18AP]

——— expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), E122 [2FE]

Dept. of HHS: allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement commercial pre-inspection pilot program at Peace Bridge to expedite traffic at U.S.-Canada border, H4709 [10JY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (H.R. 6025), H6432–H6434 [27NO], E1843 [29NO]

Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H11, H12–H18 [17JA], H35, H42 [18JA]

——— revision of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with Canada, H3812 [20JN]

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

FERC: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H768, H769, H770 [15FE]

——— prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline if private property rights have been forfeited through the threat of eminent domain, H769, H770 [15FE]

——— prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline until certification that a certain percentage of iron and steel used for pipeline construction was manufactured in North America, H771, H772 [15FE]

——— review results from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration study on hazardous liquid pipeline regulations before issuing TransCanada Keystone XL gas pipeline permit, H767 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H746, H752, H753, H757–H759, H761 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3548), H587 [8FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Fort Chambly: tribute to International Memorial Service, E599 [19AP]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

National security: improve border security, H1008–H1013 [28FE]

——— improve border security (H.R. 1299), H3236–H3239 [30MY]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H43, H44, H45, H72 [18JA], H84, H85, H93 [23JA], H162, H170, H174–H176 [25JA], H213–H216 [31JA], H362–H368 [1FE], H588, H629–H635 [8FE], H1025, H1027, H1096 [29FE], H1221 [7MR], H1559 [26MR], E122 [2FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: authorize participation in information sharing with Canada and Mexico for the purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking, H3300 [31MY]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H362 [1FE], H633 [8FE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5749 [10SE]

Roads and highways: prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), H7462–H7464 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify project labor agreement for Texas relative to TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline construction, H772 [15FE]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Dieppe, E1440 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, S4112 [13JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1069 [28FE], S1100–S1103 [29FE], S1183, S1188 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434 [7MR], S2024, S2026, S2028 [26MR], S2070 [27MR]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on oil from foreign sources hostile to U.S. interests and recognize employment impact of increased access to Canadian energy resources, S367 [7FE]

——— economic impact of increasing oil prices, S1035 [27FE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, S4768 [29JN]

Sports: importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada, S6794 [14NO], S6888 [26NO]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), S6387 [13SE]

Reports filed

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

North American Energy Access Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 112–703), H6828 [17DE]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 44), S5976 [2AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H.R. 915, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act, H3237 [30MY]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 6025, Mandatory Operational Control Reporting and Performance Measures Act, H6432 [27NO]

S.J. Res. 44, State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding congressional consent, S6387 [13SE], H7463 [30DE]

CANADAIGUA, NY

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to New York participants, E1280 [18JY]

CANAL ZONE see Panama Canal

CANALES, KALEB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E455 [27MR]

CANASTOTA, NY

Remarks in House

Johnson, Mark (Too Sharp): International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, E1402 [3AU]

CANCER DRUG COVERAGE PARITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2746), H4076 [27JN]

CANCER-FREE LABEL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

CANINE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4103), H1016 [28FE]

CANNAN, GEORGINA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

CANNAN, RITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1046 [15JN]

CANNING, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E167 [9FE]

CANNON, BOBBY AND DELLA

Remarks in House

Cannon’s Catering (business): tribute, E1716 [23OC]

CANNON, ROBERT S.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690, H4708 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, S4815 [10JY]

CANNON’S CATERING (business)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1716 [23OC]

CANSECO, FRANCISCO ‘‘QUICO’’ (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1978 [18AP]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

——— ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H5078 [19JY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3707 [15JN]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H476 [3FE] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 212), H1741 [28MR]

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H6234 [20SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 3982), H803 [15FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H2134 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H4775 [10JY]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6280 [21SE]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H2134 [25AP]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H697 [13FE]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H1642 [27MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H2212 [26AP] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 3609), H115 [23JA]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H182 [25JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H115 [23JA]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2034 [19AP]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2570 [9MY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1808 [29MR]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H641 [8FE] (see H.R. 4014), H803 [15FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3916 [20JN]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 6416), H6234 [20SE]

——— revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H4656 [29JN]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H5202 [24JY]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H476 [3FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2813 [16MY]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2570 [9MY]

Labor unions: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 972), H5526 [31JY]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H802 [15FE] (see H.R. 2810), H159 [24JA]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5631 [1AU]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H376 [1FE]

——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H4828 [11JY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5328 [26JY]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H2033 [19AP]

Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H803 [15FE]

——— apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3808 [19JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3164 [18MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H3481 [5JN]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H3976 [21JN]

——— develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1916 [17AP]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H115 [23JA]

President’s of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see H.R. 4607), H2134 [25AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H160 [24JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5293 [25JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3578 [6JN]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H1018 [28FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (see H.R. 3606), H727 [14FE]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H1497 [21MR]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1847 [16AP]

——— expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (see H.R. 4643), H3808 [19JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6279 [21SE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1571 [26MR]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5010 [18JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1017 [28FE]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H221 [31JA]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1847 [16AP]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1915 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (see H.R. 6368), H5765 [10SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

Tariff: nylon woolpacks used to package wool (see H.R. 5028), H2268 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (H.R. 6368), H5765 [10SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (H.J. Res. 108), H2647 [10MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (H.J. Res. 113), H4605 [28JN]

Tariff: nylon woolpacks used to package wool (H.R. 5028), H2277 [27AP]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2603 [10MY]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3762 [19JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H650 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H738 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (H.R. 6368), H6118 [19SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: repeal the Office of Financial Research, H2603 [10MY]

Dunlay, TX: tribute, E689• [27AP]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5145 [24JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4717 [10JY]

Helotes, TX: tribute to Sandra Day O’Connor High School science bowl team, E663• [26AP]

Jackson, H. Joaquin: Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor inductee, E1391• [2AU]

Natalia, TX: anniversary, E1556• [19SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H738 [15FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4717 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3879 [20JN]

Prather, Gerald L.: Boy Scouts Del Rio, TX, Person of the Decade Award recipient, E1467• [10SE]

Presidio, TX: tribute to Lucy Reede Franco Middle School rocketry team, E757• [10MY]

——— tribute to Presidio High School rocketry team, E757• [10MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School science bowl team, E662• [26AP]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3762 [19JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1214 [7MR]

Votes: position on missed, E751• [9MY]

Tributes

Foster, Chad, E1392• [2AU]

Gutierrez, Alfredo, Jr., E854• [18MY]

Hall, Representative, H6449 [27NO]

CANSLER, TAMARA C.

Remarks in House

Greystone Society: Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]

CANTERBURY, ANGELA

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2841 [17MY]

CANTERBURY, CHUCK

Letters

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act, E1153 [27JN]

CANTEY, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E326 [7MR]

CANTON, CT

Bills and resolutions

FERC: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain projects (see H.R. 5625), H2443 [8MY]

Remarks in House

FERC: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain projects (H.R. 5625), H3985, H3986 [26JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5625, Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act, H3985 [26JN]

CANTON, MS

Bills and resolutions

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3772), H26 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc.: tribute, E197 [15FE]

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3772), H3999, H4000 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3772), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3772, First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS, H3999 [26JN]

CANTON, NY

Remarks in House

Plimpton, Tom: St. Lawrence University Hall of Fame inductee, E1767 [15NO]

State University of New York, Canton: tribute to first responders, E280 [29FE]

CANTON, OH

Bills and resolutions

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4104), H1016 [28FE]

Letters

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5618 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5618 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 4104), H5616–H5618 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 4104, Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, H5616 [1AU]

CANTONMENT, FL

Remarks in House

J.M. Tate High School: tribute to mock trial team, E525 [16AP]

CANTOR, ERIC (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), H1420 [20MR]

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Committee to notify the President that a congressional quorum has assembled, H10 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congress: notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 512), H26 [17JA]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

House of Representatives: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 514), H26 [17JA]

——— notify the Senate that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 513), H26 [17JA]

Irving, Paul D.: election as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 511), H26 [17JA]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1152 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (see H.R. 6634), H6675 [5DE]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1496 [21MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7360 [19DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4685 [9JY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H1153 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4685 [9JY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), H6675 [5DE]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1497 [21MR]

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act: by, S3696 [5JN]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5447• [31JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5321, H5322 [26JY], H6043, H6044 [14SE], H6563 [30NO], H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, H2637 [10MY], H3393 [1JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H462 [3FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2012 [19AP]

——— deficit, H6046 [14SE], H6783, H6786 [13DE], E108• [1FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H3393 [1JN]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5960 [13SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1790 [29MR], H2011 [19AP]

Burke, VA: tribute to Oaks Elementary School’s 4th grade class fundraiser, E108• [1FE]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H462, H463 [3FE]

——— legislative process, H662 [9FE]

——— notify the President that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 512), H10 [17JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H463 [3FE], H651, H652 [9FE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H463 [3FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2636 [10MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4855 [12JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3947 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H3392, H3393 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H3947 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6562, H6563 [30NO], H6659, H6660, H6661 [5DE], H6783, H6784, H6785, H6786 [13DE]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H461 [3FE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H661 [9FE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H4855, H4856 [12JY]

——— importance of job creation, H461 [3FE], H662 [9FE], H6042, H6044, H6045 [14SE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7404 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H460 [3FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H659, H660, H661 [9FE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2470 [9MY]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1519 [22MR]

Federal employees: increase contribution by employees for defined retirement benefits, H3393 [1JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H2011 [19AP], H3391 [1JN], H3946 [21JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5240 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H2011 [19AP], H3391 [1JN], H3946 [21JN]

Health: delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1506 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1506 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4802 [11JY], H4856 [12JY], E1231• [11JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), motion to recommit, H4807 [11JY]

Henrico County, VA: tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, E1169• [28JN]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1110 [1MR]

——— fixing the hour of daily meeting (H. Res. 514), H10 [17JA]

——— legislative program, H459, H460, H461, H462, H463 [3FE], H659, H660, H661, H662 [9FE], H1114, H1115 [1MR], H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR], H2011 [19AP], H2636, H2637 [10MY], H3390, H3391, H3392, H3393 [1JN], H3946, H3947, H3948 [21JN], H4855, H4856, H4857, H4858 [12JY], H5320, H5321, H5322, H5323 [26JY], H6042, H6043, H6044, H6045, H6046 [14SE], H6562, H6563, H6564 [30NO], H6659, H6660, H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6782, H6787 [13DE]

——— notify the Senate that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 513), H10 [17JA]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (H. Res. 820), H6564 [30NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6189 [20SE], H6549 [30NO]

Irving, Paul D.: election as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 511), H10 [17JA]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2484 [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4885 [17JY]

——— U.S. policy, E1814• [27NO]

Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs: tribute, E1814• [27NO]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (H.R. 365), H2636 [10MY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, H652 [9FE]

Luray, VA: anniversary, E482• [29MR]

Medicare: reform, H6784 [13DE]

Members of Congress: require Members who repeal health care benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H4807 [11JY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4856 [12JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H3391 [1JN]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3609 [7JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4802 [11JY], H4856 [12JY], E1231• [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), motion to recommit, H4807 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1506 [22MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform, H6044 [14SE], H6662 [5DE]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), H5323 [26JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3880 [20JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H6786 [13DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1519, H1520 [22MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H2011 [19AP], H3391 [1JN], H3946 [21JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1275 [8MR], H1519 [22MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H660 [9FE]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5670 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3391 [1JN], H4855, H4856, H4857, H4858 [12JY], H5855 [11SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H6043 [14SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6659 [5DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H6044 [14SE], H6563 [30NO]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, H6783 [13DE]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, H3609 [7JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1992, H1994, H1995, H1996, H1997, H2012 [19AP]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H659, H660, H661 [9FE]

——— rates, H660, H661 [9FE], H6043, H6045 [14SE], H6783, H6784, H6785 [13DE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H4856, H4857, H4858 [12JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3609 [7JN]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6078 [19SE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H462 [3FE], H662 [9FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H659 [9FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2636 [10MY], H3947 [21JN], H6044 [14SE], H6564 [30NO], H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), H5322 [26JY], H6564 [30NO]

Virginia: anniversary of National Guard, E30• [18JA]

Votes: position on missed, E1298• [23JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, E1147• [27JN]

Tributes

Giffords, Representative, H167 [25JA]

Pierson, Jay, E1947• [18DE]

Sullivan, Walter F., E1956• [19DE]

CANTOR-GUTIERREZ, REYNA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E976 [5JN]

CANTRELL, EDWARD (DUANE)

Poems

‘‘Our Faith This Day,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E406 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E406 [21MR]

CANTRELL, ISABELLA

Poems

‘‘Our Faith This Day,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E406 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E406 [21MR]

CANTRELL, NATALIA

Poems

‘‘Our Faith This Day,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E406 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E406 [21MR]

CANTWELL, MARIA (a Senator from Washington)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3855 [7JN], S3905, S3917 [11JN], S3978, S3993 [12JN], S4271, S4300 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041 [28NO], S7218, S7257 [29NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6272 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3289 [17MY], S3495 [23MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S795 [15FE], S1018 [17FE], S1148 [29FE], S1387, S1399 [5MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1755 [15MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5777, S5778, S5782, S5783 [31JY], S5980 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 1980), S1195 [1MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3730 [5JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S3632 [24MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1665), S1050 [27FE]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see S. 987), S1791 [19MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S2497 [18AP]

Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see S. 2283), S5258 [23JY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (see S. 1451), S76 [24JA]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S6628 [21SE]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see S. Res. 453), S6856 [15NO]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY]

Iran: close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S2970 [8MY]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3977 [12JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3300), S4203 [14JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S6108 [11SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 227), S4299 [19JN]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1173), S5487 [26JY]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 829), S6063 [10SE]

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness (see S. 3683), S8042 [13DE]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

Native Americans: allow tribes to adopt their own land leasing regulations (see S. 703), S5047 [16JY]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 3546), S6457 [19SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S2245 [29MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S4418 [21JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S164 [30JA]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

States: recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S2821 [26AP]

Syria: provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S6627 [21SE]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1512), S3423 [22MY]

——— extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans (see S. 3536), S6270 [12SE]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see S. 2083), S494 [9FE]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (see S. 1561), S2928 [7MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S1460 [7MR]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (see S. 3542), S6948 [27NO]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2826 [26AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S262 [1FE]

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 423), S2393 [17AP]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S5258 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Hickman, George: tribute (see S. Res. 567), S6455 [19SE]

Pacific Lutheran University: tribute to women’s softball team (see S. Res. 511), S4674 [27JN]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of Seattle World’s Fair (see S. Res. 431), S2546 [19AP]

Tariff: electronic drawing toys, electronic games, or educational toys cases or containers (see S. 3045), S3041 [9MY]

——— injection-molded ABS of PP cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys or electronic games (see S. 3046), S3041 [9MY]

——— linuron (see S. 3034), S3041 [9MY]

——— men’s footwear, covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3037, 3039), S3041 [9MY]

——— men’s footwear, not covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3036, 3038), S3041 [9MY]

——— men’s footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3041, 3042), S3041 [9MY]

——— suspension system stabilizer bars (see S. 3044), S3041 [9MY]

——— terbacil (see S. 3035), S3041 [9MY]

——— women’s footwear, covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3043), S3041 [9MY]

——— women’s footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3040), S3041 [9MY]

Cloture motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4271 [19JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), House amendment, S7972 [12DE], S8028 [13DE]

——— clarify restrictions on certain fishing vessels, S7972 [12DE]

Eximbank: limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3150, S3156 [15MY]

——— make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3154, S3157 [15MY]

——— phase out authority and require President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S3150 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151 [15MY]

——— reauthorize, S1837 [20MR]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3146, S3147, S3150, S3151, S3154, S3156, S3157 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3053, S3070 [10MY]

Foreign Service: tribute, S6290 [13SE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S2753 [26AP]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary, S5728• [31JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1167 [1MR]

Rice, Thomas O.: nomination to be district judge, S1413 [6MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1167 [1MR], S1596 [13MR]

Schools: encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of World’s Fair, S2534 [19AP]

Senate: legislative program, S582 [13FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1837 [20MR]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1596 [13MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2753 [26AP]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), S582 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3159 [15MY]

Tables

Jobs supported through Eximbank financing by State, S3147 [15MY]

Tributes

Hickman, George, S6290 [13SE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8255 [20DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1916 [21MR]

CANTY, LEONARD J., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1702 [16OC]

CAPANO, JOHN

Articles and editorials

Park Ranger’s Death Highlights the Risks in Federal Law Enforcement, E44 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E190 [14FE]

CAPASSO, LAURA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2492 [18AP]

CAPE COD, MA

Remarks in House

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E1030 [8JN]

CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Turning Mill Energy, Inc.: tribute to partnership to design, install, and test new solar carports, E1909 [12DE]

CAPE COD CRANBERRY GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1416 [3AU]

CAPE VERDE, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Harwich, MA: tribute to Cape Verdean Historical Trust So Sabi! exhibit, E1030 [8JN]

CAPERTON, GASTON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4408 [21JN]

CAPITAL EXPANSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4088), H950 [24FE]

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT related term(s) Courts

Letters

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Press releases

Key Vote Alert—‘‘No’’ on the Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz: Heritage Action for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Gerrard, John M.: suitability to be district judge relative to decisions on use of electrocution in capital punishment cases, S16–S19, S23, S26 [23JA]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to decisions and position on the death penalty, S3881, S3886, S3887 [11JN], S3947 [12JN]

Reports

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

CAPITO, SHELLEY MOORE (a Representative from West Virginia)

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House), H928 [17FE]

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H6505 [28NO]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of HHS: limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 1996), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3662 [7JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3662 [7JN]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see H.R. 3409), H182 [25JA]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3700 [8JN]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H3163 [18MY]

——— raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research and treatment of psychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with a childhood cancer and their families (see H. Res. 262), H5079 [19JY]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H694 [9FE]

Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills (see H.R. 1065), H440 [2FE]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 153), H159 [24JA]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H571 [7FE]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4264), H3808 [19JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3105 [17MY]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3481 [5JN]

Health: repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 21), H182 [25JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see H.R. 2497), H4864 [12JY]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 371), H5009 [18JY]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 680), H182 [25JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2289 [27AP]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H3105 [17MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2288 [27AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1017 [28FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H512 [6FE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H966 [27FE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6701 [11DE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5712 [2AU]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H6279 [21SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H4907 [17JY]

——— treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs for purposes of reimbursements to critical access hospitals (see H.R. 1398), H1978 [18AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 951), H182 [25JA]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H944 [17FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (see H.R. 782), H182 [25JA]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H903 [16FE]

——— provide for appropriate procedures for verification of citizenship status (see H.R. 1822), H182 [25JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 605), H115 [23JA]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H3578 [6JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see H.R. 6113), H5766 [10SE]

Taxation: allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H5328 [26JY]

——— allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 1058), H375 [1FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5860 [11SE]

——— increase alternative minimum tax exemption amount and index such amount for inflation (see H.R. 3747), H641 [8FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6676 [5DE] (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2072 [24AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6469 [27NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3363 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

EPA: provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

Tariff: A5546 sulfonamide (see H.R. 4889), H2205 [26AP]

——— ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) (see H.R. 4890), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid (see H.R. 4876, 4883), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid and cyfluthrin or its b-cyfluthrin isomer mixtures (see H.R. 4877), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5565), H2442 [8MY]

——— imidacloprid and thiodicarb mixtures (see H.R. 4873), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid with application adjuvants mixtures (see H.R. 4875), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, iminodiacetic acid, sodium form (see H.R. 4881), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with ethenylbenzene, aminophosphonic acid, sodium form (see H.R. 4882), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (see H.R. 4880), H2205 [26AP]

——— 1-naphthyl, N-methylcarbamate (see H.R. 4878), H2205 [26AP]

——— penflufen (see H.R. 4879), H2205 [26AP]

——— picoxystrobin (see H.R. 4888), H2205 [26AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl, isoxaflutole, and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see H.R. 4874), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-amino-5-cyano-N,3-dimethylbenzamide (see H.R. 4887), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (see H.R. 4885), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol (see H.R. 4886), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol sodium salt (see H.R. 4884), H2205 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

EPA: provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (H.R. 5961), H3807 [19JN]

Tariff: A5546 sulfonamide (H.R. 4889), H2209 [26AP]

——— ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) (H.R. 4890), H2209 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid and cyfluthrin or its b-cyfluthrin isomer mixtures (H.R. 4877), H2208 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid and cyfluthrin or its b-cyfluthrin isomer mixtures (H.R. 5565), H2444 [8MY]

——— imidacloprid and thiodicarb mixtures (H.R. 4873), H2208 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid (H.R. 4876), H2208 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid (H.R. 4883), H2209 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid with application adjuvants mixtures (H.R. 4875), H2208 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, iminodiacetic acid, sodium form (H.R. 4881), H2209 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with ethenylbenzene, aminophosphonic acid, sodium form (H.R. 4882), H2209 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (H.R. 4880), H2208 [26AP]

——— 1-naphthyl, N-methylcarbamate (H.R. 4878), H2208 [26AP]

——— penflufen (H.R. 4879), H2208 [26AP]

——— picoxystrobin (H.R. 4888), H2209 [26AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl, isoxaflutole, and cyprosulfamide mixtures (H.R. 4874), H2208 [26AP]

——— 2-amino-5-cyano-N,3-dimethylbenzamide (H.R. 4887), H2209 [26AP]

——— 2-hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (H.R. 4885), H2209 [26AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol (H.R. 4886), H2209 [26AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol sodium salt (H.R. 4884), H2209 [26AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H643 [9FE], H4829 [12JY]

Letters

Appointment of substitute Members to serve for any Committee on Ethics (House) proceeding related to the matter of Representative Waters: Representative Bonner, H927 [17FE]

Remarks

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1636• [21SE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H644 [9FE]

Cox, T. Randolph: YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV, Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380• [1AU]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], E1624•–E1626• [21SE]

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453• [10SE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H1651 [28MR]

EPA: consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624• [21SE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4623 [29JN]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580, H6583, H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459• [10SE]

Natural gas: Marcellus shale drilling for reserves, E55• [23JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: pension funding relief reforms, H4628• [29JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H3871 [20JN], H4623 [29JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4623, H4628• [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3871 [20JN]

Romney, WV: anniversary, E785• [15MY]

Skeens, Mary: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E652• [25AP]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1219 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1591 [27MR]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 620), H1986 [19AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2765 [16MY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1636• [21SE]

Tributes

Carney, John K., E536• [16AP]

Peterson, Robert D., E1096• [20JN], E1219• [10JY]

Poe, Rebecca, E535• [16AP]

Reynolds, Thomas G., Jr., E1853• [30NO]

Scritchfield, Linda, E1195• [29JN]

Woo, Theodore R., E917• [31MY]

CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Addresses

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Enzi, S5967 [2AU]

Amendments

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3641, S3657 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions

Aung San Suu Kyi: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

Brumidi, Constantino: anniversary of U.S. arrival (see H. Res. 816), H6428 [16NO]

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 4285), H1739 [28MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 49), S4418 [21JN]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 6336), H5706 [2AU]

District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2067 [24AP]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1016 [28FE]

——— authorize use for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 99), H693 [9FE]

——— authorize use to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1100 [29FE]

History: acquire a statue of ‘‘The Unknown Slave’’ for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4080), H943 [17FE]

Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1390 [19MR]

House of Representatives: repeal authorization to provide office space, a furnishings allowance, congressional franking privileges, and staff assistance to former Speakers of the House (see S. 3528), S6107 [11SE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (see S. Con. Res. 64), S8139 [18DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2030 [19AP]

National Statuary Hall: display plaque recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Palmer, Arnold: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal (see H. Con. Res. 133), H4907 [17JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 36), S1195 [1MR]

Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 381), S1089 [28FE] (see S. Res. 405), S2001 [22MR]

——— permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 597), S6855 [15NO]

Motions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

Notices

Imminent impairment of the place of reconvening of the House of Representatives: Paul D. Irving, House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms, H6319 [30OC]

Poems

‘‘And From These Hands,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E264 [28FE]

Remarks in House

Aung San Suu Kyi: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Capitol Police: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5153 [24JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, E1589 [21SE]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), H5745, H5746 [10SE]

District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 118), H2298, H2299 [7MY]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), H2292–H2295 [7MY]

——— authorize use for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, E264 [28FE]

——— authorize use for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (H. Con. Res. 99), H658 [9FE]

——— authorize use to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), H3444 [5JN]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 106), H2295, H2296 [7MY]

Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 108), H1442 [21MR]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Inouye, Daniel K.: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (S. Con. Res. 64), H7277 [19DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Maine: tribute to advocates visiting the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), E804 [15MY]

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 117), H2297, H2298 [7MY]

Palmer, Arnold: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal (H. Con. Res. 133), H5072 [19JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 36), H1144 [5MR]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), H5649 [2AU]

U.S. Botanic Garden: funding, H3676, H3677 [8JN]

U.S. Capitol Historical Society: anniversary, E1562 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Aung San Suu Kyi: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Capitol Police: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5265–S5267, S5283, S5298 [24JY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5282 [24JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 49), S4423 [21JN]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), S6284, S6285 [12SE]

District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 118), S3049 [9MY]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), S3049 [9MY]

——— authorize use for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (H. Con. Res. 99), S802, S803 [15FE]

——— authorize use to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

——— authorize use to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 106), S3049 [9MY]

Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 108), S2006 [22MR]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), S6007 [2AU]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (S. Res. 596), S6827 [14NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (S. Con. Res. 64), S8152 [18DE]

Monuments and memorials: unveiling of bust of Sojourner Truth in the Capitol rotunda, S4411 [21JN]

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 117), S3049 [9MY]

Palmer, Arnold: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal (H. Con. Res. 133), S5628 [26JY]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall, S4411 [21JN]

Postal Service: require closing of post offices in the Capitol Complex, S2685 [25AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 36), S1368 [1MR]

Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 381), S1098 [28FE]

——— authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 405), S2007 [22MR]

——— establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3657 [24MY]

——— permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 597), S6871 [15NO]

Reports filed

Battery Recharging Stations Establishment for Privately Owned Vehicles in House of Representatives Parking Areas at No Net Cost to Federal Government: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1402) (H. Rept. 112–625), H5326 [26JY]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Tables

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 99, use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, H658 [9FE]

H. Con. Res. 105, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha, H2292 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2295 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 108, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H1442 [21MR]

H. Con. Res. 117, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, H2297 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 118, use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, H2298 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3444 [5JN]

H. Con. Res. 133, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, H5072 [19JY]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H.R. 1402, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in House of Representatives parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, H5650 [2AU]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

H.R. 6336, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, H5745 [10SE]

S. 739, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, S3657 [24MY], H5649 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 36, use of Capitol rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1144 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 45, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S3734, S3738 [5JN]

S. Con. Res. 49, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol, S4423 [21JN]

S. Con. Res. 64, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of Daniel K. Inouye, S8140, S8152 [18DE], H7277 [19DE]

S. Res. 381, taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S1090, S1098 [28FE]

S. Res. 405, taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S2004, S2007 [22MR]

S. Res. 596, permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy, S6806, S6827 [14NO]

S. Res. 597, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6858, S6871 [15NO]

CAPITOL PAGES see Congress

CAPITOL POLICE see Congress

CAPOCCIAMA, JOSEPH A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1077 [19JN]

CAPOOT, JIM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S34 [23JA]

CAPPS, LOIS (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H774 [15FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4054, H4066 [26JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3923 [21JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1282 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1543 [22MR]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H4864 [12JY]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 3359), H6279 [21SE]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H5766 [10SE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6234 [20SE]

——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5860 [11SE]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H966 [27FE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H2033 [19AP]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1571 [26MR]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3404 [1JN]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H6280 [21SE]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 964), H1497 [21MR]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Crime: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H2289 [27AP]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H6152 [19SE]

——— reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 1342), H3976 [21JN]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5728 [7AU]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H3167 [22MY]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6280 [21SE]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1390 [19MR]

——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H182 [25JA]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H221 [31JA]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H220 [31JA]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H441 [2FE]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 83), H115 [23JA]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see H.R. 3353), H6152 [19SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H1273 [7MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3808 [19JN]

——— improve comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 2559), H1978 [18AP]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H2663 [11MY]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4908 [17JY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H3267 [30MY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H512 [6FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H4158 [27JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 86), H1847 [16AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H4864 [12JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H1210 [6MR]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H571 [7FE]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H3578 [6JN]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2135 [25AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1760), H1209 [6MR]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see H. Res. 759), H6234 [20SE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H3481 [5JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H3363 [31MY]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H2288 [27AP]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Immigration: allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (see H.R. 2161), H571 [7FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H2447 [8MY]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H945 [17FE]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H6280 [21SE]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H1807 [29MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H3363 [31MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H2329 [7MY]

——— count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H4869 [13JY]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H4828 [11JY]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H1306 [8MR]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2741), H3267 [30MY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H2211 [26AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1306 [8MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H1367 [16MR]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 5989), H7585 [2JA]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H1017 [28FE]

National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 341), H1101 [29FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H4908 [17JY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H6280 [21SE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (see H.R. 1748), H1497 [21MR]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H3267 [30MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6676 [5DE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1808 [29MR]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H4828 [11JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see H.R. 587), H27 [17JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H2328 [7MY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H6001 [13SE]

SBA: establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 4185), H1304 [8MR]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H572 [7FE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1847 [16AP]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 3046), H945 [17FE]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1847 [16AP]

——— encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel (see H.R. 2014), H4605 [28JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1210 [6MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6318 [26OC]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H3163 [18MY]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H3733 [18JN]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H5860 [11SE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy facilities (see H.R. 66), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H5631 [1AU]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2716 [15MY]

Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 1780), H1428 [20MR]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6536 [29NO]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H1133 [1MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1391 [19MR]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H3662 [7JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H513 [6FE]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1808 [29MR]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1718), H1209 [6MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H5526 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services under the Workforce Investment Act (see H.R. 5805), H3102 [17MY]

FDA: improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices (see H.R. 5341), H2317 [7MY]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see H.R. 6094), H4774 [10JY]

Tariff: women’s footwear covering the ankle (see H.R. 5030), H2268 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear not covering the ankle (see H.R. 5029), H2268 [27AP]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H439 [2FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (H.R. 5962), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (H.R. 4314), H1806 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services under the Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 5805), H3104 [17MY]

FDA: improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices (H.R. 5341), H2321 [7MY]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (H.R. 6094), H4775 [10JY]

Tariff: women’s footwear covering the ankle (H.R. 5030), H2277 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear not covering the ankle (H.R. 5029), H2277 [27AP]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 3884), H440 [2FE]

Letters

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

Lists

Organizations supporting the Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2247–H2250 [27AP]

Motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2246 [27AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H995 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA]

Remarks

American Heart Month: observance, H817 [16FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H477 [6FE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5302• [26JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1697• [28MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1656 [28MR]

Carpinteria, CA: anniversary of Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, E78• [25JA]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H228 [1FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H6490 [28NO]

——— WIC funding, H6490 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2143 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2246 [27AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H995 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: determine if impact analyses of EPA rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), H6141 [19SE]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H627 [8FE]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (H.R. 6163), H6139 [19SE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2247 [27AP]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7300 [19DE]

Dept. of HUD: Housing Counseling Assistance Program funding, H4054 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: certify oil drilling platforms are capable of handling new drilling before allowing coastline drilling to take place, H5170 [24JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5170 [24JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H774, H775 [15FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4054 [26JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6379 [15NO]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7364 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137, H142, H143 [24JA]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2481 [9MY]

FDA: improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices, H3224 [30MY], H3865 [20JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3224 [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3865 [20JN]

Health: prohibit cuts in health insurance benefits for women and children, H2246 [27AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4729 [10JY]

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6744 [12DE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), E294• [1MR]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H137, H143 [24JA]

——— reform, H1656 [28MR]

Morro Bay, CA: NOAA Excellence in Local Government award recipient, H5025 [19JY]

Motor vehicles: preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

National Nurses Week: observance, E747• [9MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), E1947• [18DE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H477 [6FE]

——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1441 [21MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H324 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4729 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3924 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3818 [20JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 689), H4709 [10JY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), E295• [1MR]

San Luis Obispo, CA: Teach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6515 [29NO]

SEC: report on increase in initial public offerings, specifically in the manufacturing and high technology industry, resulting from efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1283, H1284 [8MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1283, H1284 [8MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), E1390• [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, E1390• [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H7364 [20DE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (H.R. 3307), H5871 [12SE]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H5871 [12SE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), H7364 [20DE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), E1025• [8JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H477 [6FE]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 4124), H6143 [19SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2733 [16MY]

Votes: correction, H1114• [1MR]

——— position on missed, H1119 [1MR], H6338• [13NO], E1755• [14NO], E1950• [18DE]

Women: health care for women, H1030 [29FE], H5536 [1AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6490 [28NO]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women, H3865 [20JN]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (H.R. 3526), H817 [16FE]

Tributes

Gaynes, George, E789• [15MY]

Payne, Donald M., H1277 [8MR]

Schimberg, Henry A., E1253• [17JY]

CAPSHAW, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E882 [22MY]

CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 4122), H1133 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (S. 3547), S6343 [13SE]

CAPUANO, MICHAEL E. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1280 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1544 [22MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4657 [29JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H1807 [29MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3733 [18JN]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4869 [13JY]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H966 [27FE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H28 [17JA]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H726 [14FE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2447 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H1210 [6MR]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6328 [9NO]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1017 [28FE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 5186), H5766 [10SE]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1741 [28MR]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H5130 [23JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H3105 [17MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H5009 [18JY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify application of the words people, person, or citizen in the Constitution to corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities (see H.J. Res. 88), H3808 [19JN]

——— constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H3734 [18JN]

——— constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H3808 [19JN]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies by public utility companies (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H27 [17JA]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H1210 [6MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H6623 [4DE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H6469 [27NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H4064 [26JN]

Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 1319), H571 [7FE]

——— protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3357), H4775 [10JY]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H5079 [19JY]

——— expand and intensify NIH programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2695), H5130 [23JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H6310 [16OC]

——— establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H3807 [19JN]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H5079 [19JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

Federal employees: provide a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 2130), H4907 [17JY]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3915 [20JN]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5714), H3405 [1JN]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5010 [18JY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H2647 [10MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H6062 [14SE]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H2134 [25AP]

Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see H.R. 1114), H966 [27FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

——— require the Dept. of State and SSA to help restore pensions earned in the former Soviet Union by immigrants now living in the U.S. (see H.R. 2494), H3404 [1JN]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5079 [19JY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H6304 [9OC]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H27 [17JA]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4157 [27JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2715 [15MY]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H6151 [19SE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H5010 [18JY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H6469 [27NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H803 [15FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5010 [18JY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

SEC: require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 6204), H5291 [25JY]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (see H.R. 6613), H6535 [29NO]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H944 [17FE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H1210 [6MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1642 [27MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H7516 [31DE]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H27 [17JA] (see H.R. 6411), H6312 [19OC]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H1978 [18AP]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H3163 [18MY]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H694 [9FE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H903 [16FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H1571 [26MR]

——— reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H3481 [5JN]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H4605 [28JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5906), H3660 [7JN]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H1306 [8MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Television: establish signal quality and content requirements for the carriage of public, educational, and governmental channels and preserve support for such channels (see H.R. 1746), H2134 [25AP]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, MA: designate (see H.R. 4400), H2029 [19AP]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see H. Res. 609), H3662 [7JN]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1154 [5MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2034 [19AP]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H3733 [18JN]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1847 [16AP]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H3404 [1JN]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H6344 [13NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4864 [12JY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H4656 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 4285), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (see H.R. 6302), H5705 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (H.R. 4285), H1740 [28MR]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (H.R. 6302), H5709 [2AU]

Remarks

Business and industry: require emerging growth companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1255 [7MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), E827• [17MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2487• [9MY]

SEC: address certain anti-evasion concerns and determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should be changed to mean beneficial owner of the security, H1280, H1281 [8MR]

Securities: require brokers underwriting initial public offerings for emerging growth companies be held to strict liability for publicly released research and that certain communications be filed with the SEC, H1256 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1251, H1255, H1256 [7MR], H1280, H1281 [8MR]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H1251 [7MR]

South Sudan: independence anniversary, E1215• [10JY]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 6604), H6474, H6477 [28NO]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5907• [12SE]

Frank, Representative, H7342 [19DE]

Olver, Representative, H7342 [19DE]

Schlesinger, Marian Cannon, E1353• [31JY]

CARAWAY, HATTIE (a former Senator from Arkansas)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S2228 [29MR]

CARBON COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain interests in Federal land acquired for the Scofield Project in Carbon County, UT (see S. 2056), S261 [1FE]

CARBRAY, JOHN AND DIANE

Remarks in House

Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team): Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]

CARCINOGEN-FREE LABEL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

CARDEN, GEORGE D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E511 [29MR]

CARDENAS, AL

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Should Break Transportation Bill Gridlock, S4707 [28JN]

CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Senator from Maryland)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3852 [7JN], S3999 [12JN], S4152 [13JN], S4213 [14JN], S4240 [18JN], S4300 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8084 [17DE], S8212 [19DE], S8429 [27DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7045, S7046, S7072 [28NO], S7218, S7219, S7224, S7236, S7238, S7242 [29NO], S7281 [30NO], S7324, S7325, S7337 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6278 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3384 [21MY], S3433, S3452 [22MY], S3497 [23MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2509, S2516 [18AP], S2554 [19AP], S2732 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2036 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S572, S573, S574 [13FE], S873 [16FE], S1152 [29FE], S1470 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1760 [15MR], S1795, S1798, S1810 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6807, S6808, S6809 [14NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S3295 [21MY]

Conferee: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S6456 [19SE]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Armed Forces: ensure military leadership reflects the diversity of the population of the U.S. (see S. 3181), S3174 [15MY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see S. 3323), S4368 [20JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S164 [30JA]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S3423 [22MY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see S. 987), S132 [26JA]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3522), S6895 [26NO]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see S. Con. Res. 47), S4300 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: limit increases in certain costs of health care services under departmental health care programs (see S. 3203), S3840 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S2546 [19AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S5733 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S2243 [29MR]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (see S. 3396), S5133 [18JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S909 [17FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S5979 [2AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S2929 [7MY]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 1350), S1848 [20MR]

——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S5659 [30JY]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN] (see S. Res. 529), S5487 [26JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S44 [23JA]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4789 [9JY]

——— designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption of foster case placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of prospective adoptive or foster parents (see S. 1770), S3977 [12JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see S. 1283), S4774 [29JN]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S3043 [9MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S6063 [10SE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S6063 [10SE]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S6341 [13SE]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S3281 [17MY]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S2002 [22MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3731 [5JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 539), S614 [14FE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S2825 [26AP]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1614 [13MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2929 [7MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3234 [16MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S5382 [25JY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see S. 1309), S164 [30JA]

Medicare: modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see S. 2125), S1460 [7MR]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S6341 [13SE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3633 [24MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3978 [12JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2656 [24AP]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Payne, Donald M.: tribute (see S. Res. 390), S1459 [7MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S8302 [20DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2031 [26MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2826 [26AP]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

SBA: remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S5382 [25JY]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see S. 3388), S5047 [16JY]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5488 [26JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sudan: promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 435), S3043 [9MY]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4370 [20JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see S. 932), S6063 [10SE]

——— clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 3532), S6270 [12SE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S6856 [15NO]

——— exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see S. 1781), S76 [24JA]

——— expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see S. 974), S4725 [28JN]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S6063 [10SE]

——— extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans (see S. 3536), S6341 [13SE]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see S. 3616), S6625 [21SE]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S567 [13FE]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S3234 [16MY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 3364), S5048 [16JY]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3517 [23MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S2032 [26MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S1050 [27FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S43 [23JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3423 [22MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 21), S351 [6FE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S495 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Podiatric Medical Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 528), S5304 [24JY]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of Maryland Campaign (see S. Res. 560), S6454 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see S. 3358), S4724 [28JN]

EPA: partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 514), S4725 [28JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S2730 [25AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Res. 520), S5047 [16JY]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 586), S6626 [21SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see S. Res. 572), S6546 [20SE]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see S. 3213), S3422 [22MY]

Small Business Investment Act: remove sunset date for amendments (see S. 2187), S1576 [12MR]

Tariff: black pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2398), S2821 [26AP]

——— capsicum extracted oleoresin (see S. 2394), S2821 [26AP]

——— cassia extracted oleoresin (see S. 2395), S2821 [26AP]

——— celery extracted oleoresin (see S. 2393), S2821 [26AP]

——— ginger extracted oleoresin (see S. 2392), S2821 [26AP]

——— turmeric extracted oleoresin (see S. 2396), S2821 [26AP]

——— white pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2397), S2821 [26AP]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (see S. 2074), S350 [6FE]

——— permanently extend the reduction in recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations (see S. 3223), S3515 [23MY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 2104), S614 [14FE]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY], S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S3295 [21MY]

Privilege of the floor

Beamer, Katharine, S5894 [1AU]

Butler, Sarah, S6469 [19SE]

Dessai, Freny, S6469 [19SE]

Eickenberg, Elizabeth, S5412 [25JY]

Emanuel, Janet J., S8308 [20DE]

Furst, Hala, S5623 [26JY]

Hah, Phillip, S7460 [5DE]

James, Talitha, S6469 [19SE]

Lee, Ann Y., S7125 [28NO]

Lind, Daniel, S6469 [19SE]

Sellers, Amanda, S6469 [19SE]

Watt, Bryan, S6469 [19SE]

West, Daniel, S6469 [19SE]

Remarks

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1498 [8MR]

Afghanistan: increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5703 [31JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S5967 [2AU], S6325 [13SE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8062 [17DE], S8429 [27DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7391 [4DE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, S7391 [4DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6527, S6528 [20SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Junior League of Baltimore, S845• [16FE]

Black History Month: observance, S250 [1FE]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: tribute, S1732 [15MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

Bulgaria: condemn attack on Israeli citizens in Burgas, Bulgaria, S5656 [30JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5703 [31JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3672–S3674 [4JN]

Colora, MD: anniversary of West Nottingham Academy, S491• [9FE]

Congress: adjournment (S. Con. Res. 56), S5940 [2AU]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6936 [27NO]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S5826 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board reduction of civilian workforce, S7391 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO], S7391 [4DE]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7391 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3011 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care, S1180 [1MR]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services, S1180 [1MR]

——— provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (S. 3358), S4726 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, S2233 [29MR]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5703 [31JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7780 [12DE], S8578 [31DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S834 [16FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4322 [20JN]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

FDA: ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498 [23MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3498 [23MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3497 [23MY]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, S835 [16FE]

Firearms: gun control, S8062 [17DE]

Flag Day: observance, S4200 [14JN]

Foreign countries: improve international food security, S3274 [17MY]

Frederick County, MD: anniversary of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, S1456• [7MR]

Frostburg, MD: anniversary, S5969• [2AU]

Greenbelt, MD: anniversary, S6620• [21SE]

Grimm, Paul W.: nomination to be district judge, S7334 [3DE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S2476 [18AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), S4867 [11JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S4412 [21JN]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’ and the War of 1812, S1106 [29FE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, S1498 [8MR]

Human Rights Day: observance, S8067 [17DE]

Hungary: human rights violations, S4944 [12JY], S8251 [20DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8062 [17DE], S8429 [27DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (S. Res. 532), S5468 [26JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S6033 [10SE]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1498 [8MR]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

Leonardtown, MD: anniversary of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, S1144• [29FE]

——— anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, S3171• [15MY]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (S. Res. 514), S4729 [28JN]

Maryland Legal Services Corp.: anniversary, S8298• [20DE]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (S. 2347), S2916 [7MY]

Memorial Day: observance, S3617 [24MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7435, S7437, S7440, S7452 [5DE], S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S7638 [5DE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S7638 [5DE]

National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 469), S3391 [22MY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: anniversary, S1732 [15MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8062 [17DE]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (S. Res. 610), S7639 [5DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S4866 [11JY], S5445–S5447 [26JY]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S4704 [28JN]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1121 [29FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), S4867 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4704 [28JN], S4866 [11JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2137 [28MR]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703 [31JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5001 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2685 [25AP]

——— prohibit closure or consolidation of a postal facility that is more than a certain distance from the nearest postal facility, S2685 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2137 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1073 [28FE], S3122 [14MY], S8656, S8657 [2JA]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S8656, S8657 [2JA]

Privacy: prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940 [2AU]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6408, S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6408 [19SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2209 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S836 [16FE], S1072 [28FE], S1121 [29FE], S1597 [13MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S414 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2209 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), unanimous-consent request, S2210 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S4114 [13JN]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1073 [28FE], S3122 [14MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7435, S7437, S7440, S7452 [5DE], S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE]

——— human rights violations, S806, S809, S810 [16FE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7435, S7437, S7440, S7452 [5DE], S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 1039), S806, S809, S810 [16FE]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, S3391 [22MY]

——— reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S4927 [12JY], S8429 [27DE]

SEC: issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

Senate: legislative process, S8655, S8656, S8657, S8658, S8659 [2JA]

——— legislative program, S7636, S7639 [5DE]

——— moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S6033 [10SE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8655, S8656, S8657, S8658, S8659 [2JA]

Slovakia: human rights violations against the Romani people, S562 [13FE]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (S. 3213), S3392 [22MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5001 [16JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S7781 [12DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5345 [25JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1597 [13MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4927 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5346 [25JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5345 [25JY]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 573), S7638 [5DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6091 [11SE]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Veterans Day: observance, S6730 [13NO]

Water: infrastructure upgrade and modernization funding, S5186 [19JY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 2104), S615 [14FE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5966 [2AU]

Women: health care for women, S1498 [8MR]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 39), S2003 [22MR]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S8251 [20DE]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia Emancipation Day anniversary: District of Colubmia City Council, S2234 [29MR]

Texts of

S. 2104, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S616 [14FE]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S8498 [28DE]

Anderson, David E., S4945• [12JY]

Beamer, Katharine, S5826 [1AU]

Bell, Robert M., S7399• [4DE]

Bingaman, Senator, S8499 [28DE]

Brown, Senator Scott P., S8499 [28DE]

Brown, Wesley A., S3680 [4JN]

Bryant, John R., S1418• [6MR]

Burke, Michael, S8200• [19DE]

Conrad, Senator, S8499 [28DE]

Driver, Deamonte, S1180 [1MR]

Fine, Bailey, S7031 [28NO]

Garbarino, Steven D., S35• [23JA]

Gladhill, T. Susan, S3725• [5JN]

Havel, Vaclav, S121 [26JA]

Hutchison, Senator, S8500 [28DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8110 [18DE]

Kohl, Senator, S8500 [28DE]

Kyl, Senator, S7435 [5DE], S8250 [20DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S8501 [28DE]

Lugar, Senator, S8501 [28DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1899 [21MR]

Murray, Jeannette, S3421• [22MY]

Nelson, Senator Ben, S8502 [28DE]

Sachs, Lee N., S7400• [4DE]

Schnydman, Jerome D., S2724• [25AP]

Seurkamp, Mary Pat, S1419• [6MR]

Smith, Martha A., S2961• [8MY]

Snowe, Senator, S8503 [28DE]

Tubman, Harriet, S250 [1FE]

Webb, Senator, S8503 [28DE]

CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ALBANY, GA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1811 [27NO]

CARDOSO, ANTHONY B. AND MARY COUTO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1705 [16OC]

CARDOZA, DENNIS A. (a former Representative from California)

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H5729 [10SE]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H5729 [10SE]

CARDOZA, DENNIS A. (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3163 [18MY]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 130), H2072 [24AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand coverage under crop insurance plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 6022), H4063 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1642 [27MR]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H1498 [21MR]

EPA: prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H1846 [16AP]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3105 [17MY]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H2134 [25AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H4065 [26JN]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H696 [13FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H1274 [7MR]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1807 [29MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1154 [5MR]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Real estate: require holder of subordinate lien on property that secures a federally related mortgage loan, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a timely decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 6153), H5077 [19JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H3577 [6JN]

Taxation: express that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress should not be less than the effective rate paid by middle class Americans (see H. Con. Res. 103), H944 [17FE]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2134 [25AP]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H1642 [27MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2716 [15MY]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H4908 [17JY]

Remarks

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), E1089• [20JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, E672• [26AP]

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789• [15MY]

Memorial Day: observance, E950• [1JN]

Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96• [31JA]

Riverbank, CA: tribute to Riverbank Lions Club, E703• [7MY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1052 [29FE]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE]

Tributes

Alverez, Francisco, E809• [16MY]

Brown, Jesse, E1051• [18JN]

Christiansen, Gregory, E888• [25MY]

Duran, Benjamin T., E1046• [15JN]

Hellam, Anita, E891• [25MY]

Hildebrand, Alexander, E1045• [15JN]

Hopp, Sandy, E26• [17JA]

Johnston, Jane M., E608• [23AP]

Lakireddy, Hanimireddy, E665• [26AP]

Mahacek, Richard L., E25• [17JA]

Paris, Robert L., Jr., E607• [23AP]

Powell, Billy, E304• [1MR]

Ridenour, Jim, E260• [28FE]

Rodriguez, Jose, E1224• [11JY]

Roduner, Lloyd, E704• [7MY]

Welsh, Eugene M., E1375• [1AU]

CARDOZA, MANUEL M., JR.

Remarks in House

Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame: inductee, E1880 [5DE]

CARE (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H807, H819 [16FE]

CAREY, MARIAN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1924 [13DE]

CARGILL, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1731 [2NO]

CARGO AIRLINE ASSOCIATION

Letters

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H4013 [26JN]

CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation; Trucking Industry

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see S. 3263), S3729 [5JN] (see H.R. 4350), H1845 [16AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (see H.R. 4251), H1542 [22MR]

——— require a feasibility study on meeting the 100 percent requirement to scan containers destined for U.S. ports in order to extend the deadline for such scanning (see H.R. 6713), H7435 [27DE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens for preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators (see H.R. 6641), H6675 [5DE]

——— establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (see H.R. 3838), H186 [27JA]

——— make capital grants for certain freight rail economic development projects (see H.R. 4272), H1641 [27MR]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Letters

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Edward Wytkind, Transportation Trades Dept., AFL–CIO, H4007 [26JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1175 [28JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1176 [28JN]

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement: Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations, H4152 [27JN]

——— Kurt J. Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, H4153 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4041 [26JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], H4614 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: expedite strategic ports study, H3135 [18MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (H.R. 4251), H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4003–H4009 [26JN], E1151 [27JN]

——— implement commercial pre-inspection pilot program at Peace Bridge to expedite traffic at U.S.-Canada border, H4709 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), E81 [27JA]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (H. Res. 592), E393 [20MR]

Railroads: anniversary of Lake County Railroad, E1633 [21SE]

——— positive train control requirements implementation funding, H4047 [26JN]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, E1906 [11DE]

——— allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (H.R. 3173), H4015–H4017 [26JN], H4422 [28JN], E1171 [28JN]

——— ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials, H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4007 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads, S1129 [29FE], S1437 [7MR]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (S. 3263), S3731 [5JN]

Corps of Engineers: port deepening projects funding, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

——— Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S609 [14FE]

Mississippi River: impact of drought on water levels and resulting barge traffic, S7676 [6DE]

Ships and vessels: allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned or crewed vessels, S2145, S2146 [28MR]

Transportation: improve consumer protection through regulation of the household goods moving industry, S8197–S8199 [19DE]

Reports filed

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1952) (S. Rept. 112–162), S2730 [25AP]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4251) (H. Rept. 112–521), H3702 [12JN]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3173, Transportation Security Administration allowance of transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H4015 [26JN]

H.R. 4251, Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act, H4003–H4007 [26JN]

CARIBBEAN NATIONS

Articles and editorials

Cuba’s Culture of Poverty Persists, E59 [23JA]

Hope Flows—VT. NonProfit Pours ‘‘Pure Water for the World,’’, S2599 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 354), S132 [26JA] (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 5875), H3362 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Barceloneta, PR: New Jersey Puerto Rican Heritage Statewide Parade Annual Banquet Gala and Puerto Rican Illustres honoree, E1535 [14SE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance, E973 [5JN]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 289), E1047 [15JN]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

——— call for release of political prisoners, H1376 [19MR], H1393 [20MR], H5973 [13SE], H6662 [5DE], E224 [17FE], E690 [27AP], E1859 [30NO]

——— tribute to hunger strike by pro-democracy activists, H5929 [13SE], H6258 [21SE]

——— U.S. policy, H1963 [18AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E53 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S3893–S3895 [11JN], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

——— human rights violations, S5851–S5853 [1AU]

——— independence anniversary, S3324 [21MY]

——— lift trade embargo, S7680 [6DE]

——— remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, S7030 [28NO]

——— U.S. policy, S3893–S3895 [11JN]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Tribute to Laura Pollán: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 342), S613 [14FE]

Statements

Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Arrest by Cuban State Security: Yris T. Perez Aguilera, S3893 [11JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 354, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S134 [26JA]

S. Res. 366, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

S. Res. 609, call for immediate and unconditional release of Alan P. Gross from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment, S7459, S7637 [5DE]

CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Remarks in House

Goals and ideals: support (H. Res. 289), E1047 [15JN]

Observance, E973 [5JN]

CARIBOU, ME

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: anniversary of Veterans’ Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Caribou, ME, S4148 [13JN]

CARING FOR CAMP LEJEUNE VETERANS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 277), S4619 [26JN]

CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT see Career and Technical Education Act

CARLIN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1020 [7JN]

CARLIN, NV

Bills and resolutions

BLM: convey to Carlin, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (see H.R. 6282), H5704 [2AU]

CARLISLE, GRANT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1789 [16NO]

CARLISLE, PA

Bills and resolutions

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility (see S. 3634), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6595), H6428 [16NO]

CARLOSS, JOHN

Remarks in House

Operation American Heroes (organization): tribute, E1977 [21DE]

CARLSON, BRUCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1161 [27JN]

CARLUCCI, FRANK C.

Letters

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, H5410 [31JY]

CARMICHAEL, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1789 [16NO]

CARNAHAN, RUSS (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H502 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3086 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1498 [21MR]

——— provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H2713 [15MY]

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H187 [27JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H641 [8FE]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4869 [13JY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H220 [31JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1154 [5MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H1210 [6MR]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H4157 [27JN]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 3653), H1306 [8MR]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1588), H2330 [7MY]

Contracts: limit reimbursement for excessive compensation of Government contractors equal to the pay of Cabinet Secretaries (see H.R. 2980), H1306 [8MR]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

——— provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 2370), H726 [14FE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see H.R. 6436), H6280 [21SE]

Courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (see H.R. 5512), H2448 [8MY]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H3577 [6JN]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4864 [12JY]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H3700 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H2072 [24AP]

——— implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships (see H.R. 2751), H2715 [15MY]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H3164 [18MY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H3405 [1JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H803 [15FE]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H2329 [7MY]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H694 [9FE]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H3163 [18MY]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H2447 [8MY]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H727 [14FE]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H727 [14FE]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H2134 [25AP]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H4908 [17JY]

——— deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H944 [17FE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H3481 [5JN]

——— protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4908 [17JY]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H1154 [5MR]

Diseases: provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 1774), H3577 [6JN]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6807 [13DE]

EPA: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 1366), H3267 [30MY]

Families and domestic relations: improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 2346), H1571 [26MR]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H3577 [6JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H2134 [25AP]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H3733 [18JN]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H571 [7FE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H2033 [19AP]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7264 [18DE]

Floods: ensure that Federal assistance for construction of certain emergency levees is not conditioned on the subsequent dismantlement of those levees, except as provided for in a status certificate (see H.R. 3251), H1154 [5MR]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1135 [1MR]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H2813 [16MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H1808 [29MR]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H3700 [8JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H3808 [19JN]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3164 [18MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4865 [12JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2716 [15MY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H1807 [29MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2447 [8MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4864 [12JY]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see H. Res. 702), H3981 [25JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H4907 [17JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1543 [22MR]

Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H2134 [25AP]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1915 [17AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2330 [7MY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H2033 [19AP]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 2469), H3163 [18MY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H944 [17FE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1498 [21MR]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3977 [21JN]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees (see H.R. 2314), H1359 [9MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5010 [18JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H5202 [24JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H1153 [5MR]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H4907 [17JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4776 [10JY]

SBA: increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3162 [18MY]

Senior citizens: improve public transportation services for seniors (see H.R. 4028), H725 [14FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (see H.R. 3606), H641 [8FE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see H. Res. 701), H3981 [25JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1274 [7MR]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H4863 [12JY]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H5077 [19JY]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1847 [16AP]

——— encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 289), H5525 [31JY]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H4828 [11JY]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans and allow an exemption from an employer’s employment taxes in an amount equivalent to the value of such credit (see H.R. 5845), H3162 [18MY]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H726 [14FE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H5202 [24JY]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H945 [17FE]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1847 [16AP]

Transportation: prevent and remedy discrimination relating to federally funded transportation projects (see H.R. 2019), H694 [9FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2715 [15MY]

——— require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 3670), H2040 [23AP]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1153 [5MR]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2447 [8MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H3163 [18MY]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H6675 [5DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1363 [13MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3578 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5290 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

FEMA: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 6254), H5628 [1AU]

——— reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see H.R. 4090), H965 [27FE]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see H.R. 6255), H5628 [1AU]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

Tariff: sports footwear for women (see H.R. 4901), H2205 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (see H.R. 4897, 4898), H2205 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastic and uppers of textile materials and leather (see H.R. 4900), H2205 [26AP]

——— women’s platform footwear (see H.R. 4899), H2205 [26AP]

——— work boots for men (see H.R. 4895), H2205 [26AP]

——— work boots for women (see H.R. 4896), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for men (see H.R. 4891), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for men covering the ankle (see H.R. 4894), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for women (see H.R. 4892), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for women covering the ankle (see H.R. 4893), H2205 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (H.R. 6188), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (H.R. 5711), H2646 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (H.R. 4315), H1806 [29MR]

FEMA: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (H.R. 6254), H5629 [1AU]

——— reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (H.R. 4090), H966 [27FE]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (H.R. 6255), H5630 [1AU]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (H.R. 6303), H5709 [2AU]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (H.R. 5916), H3661 [7JN]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

Tariff: sports footwear for women (H.R. 4901), H2209 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (H.R. 4897), H2209 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (H.R. 4898), H2209 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastic and uppers of textile materials and leather (H.R. 4900), H2209 [26AP]

——— women’s platform footwear (H.R. 4899), H2209 [26AP]

——— work boots for men (H.R. 4895), H2209 [26AP]

——— work boots for women (H.R. 4896), H2209 [26AP]

——— work footwear for men covering the ankle (H.R. 4894), H2209 [26AP]

——— work footwear for men (H.R. 4891), H2209 [26AP]

——— work footwear for women covering the ankle (H.R. 4893), H2209 [26AP]

——— work footwear for women (H.R. 4892), H2209 [26AP]

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space: Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., H5108 [23JY]

——— Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization) and Joshua Saks, Wildlife Federation, H5109 [23JY]

——— Robert Bendick, Nature Conservancy (organization), H5110 [23JY]

——— several environmental organizations, H5108 [23JY]

——— Smarter Safer Coalition, H5107 [23JY]

——— Stephen Ellis, Eli Lehrer and Andrew Moylan, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H5107 [23JY]

Lists

Smarter Safer Coalition members, H5108 [23JY]

Remarks

Bosnia and Herzegovina: independence anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1922 [18AP]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H502, H503 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6163 [20SE], H6263 [21SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6604 [4DE]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, E977• [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3092 [17MY]

——— regulate open-end credit loans to Armed Forces members and reduce use of predatory lenders, H5075 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2457 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H1030 [29FE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3337 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3337 [31MY]

Earthquake Awareness Month: observance, E286• [29FE]

Economy: importance of job creation, H815 [16FE], H3813 [20JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3412• [5JN], E977• [5JN]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5106, H5107 [23JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4747 [10JY], H4790 [11JY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7473 [31DE]

International Women’s Day: observance, E359• [9MR]

Israel: independence anniversary, E665• [26AP]

January 28 Group (organization): tribute to efforts to organize a parade in St. Louis, MO, to honor veterans returning from Iraq, H129• [24JA]

Medicare: funding, H817 [16FE]

——— reform, H1922 [18AP]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412• [5JN]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1030 [29FE], E359• [9MR]

Nurses for Newborns (organization): anniversary, E600• [19AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, E389• [20MR]

——— repeal, H6263 [21SE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4747 [10JY], H4790 [11JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H2666 [15MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6263 [21SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1758 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1758 [29MR]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562, E1053• [18JN]

——— anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, E194• [15FE]

——— anniversary of Teamsters Local Union No. 600, E1082• [19JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H1758 [29MR]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2826 [17MY]

Votes: position on missed, E777• [10MY], E1376• [1AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H7474 [31DE]

Tributes

Clancy-May, Maureen, E786• [15MY]

Costello, Representative, E1553• [19SE]

Hehmeyer, Barbara, E788• [15MY]

Henke, Linda, E1069• [19JN]

Kampelman, William, E1289• [19JY]

Metaferia, Gedlu, E1078• [19JN]

Saracino, Chris, E1689• [9OC]

Schneider, William H., E458• [27MR]

Svetanics, Neil J., E438• [26MR]

CARNEGIE, ANDREW

Remarks in Senate

Libraries: anniversary of founding of Carnegie libraries, S4629 [26JN]

CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING

Lists

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

CARNEGIE HERO FUND COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Pierce, Angela: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E684 [27AP]

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Heinz School of Public Policy: tribute to students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

CARNEY, JOHN C., JR. (a Representative from Delaware)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4158 [27JN]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see H.R. 791), H6279 [21SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H4157 [27JN]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H5130 [23JY]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H3481 [5JN]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H6344 [13NO]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H1428 [20MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see H.R. 4362), H3363 [31MY]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H6304 [9OC]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see H.R. 6590), H6701 [11DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H2072 [24AP]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H5860 [11SE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3915 [20JN]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H6505 [28NO]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7264 [18DE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H3807 [19JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H1807 [29MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H6676 [5DE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H3404 [1JN]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H3578 [6JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3578 [6JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H4864 [12JY]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5292 [25JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H476 [3FE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H5630 [1AU]

Securities: provide an exemption for certain swaps and security-based swaps involving non-U.S. persons (see H.R. 3283), H1543 [22MR]

Tariff: men’s footwear (see H.R. 4927, 4928), H2206 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear (see H.R. 4926, 4929), H2206 [26AP]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H4863 [12JY]

——— allow a credit to pass-thru entities for hiring unemployed individuals receiving unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3681), H1274 [7MR]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2329 [7MY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5860 [11SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4250), H6234 [20SE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H5766 [10SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H1017 [28FE]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5078 [19JY]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H802 [15FE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H220 [31JA]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2447 [8MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H3915 [20JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4158 [27JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

Government regulations: provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

Tariff: black 661 inkjet printing ink (see H.R. 4425), H2030 [19AP]

——— black 820 inkjet printing ink (see H.R. 4426), H2030 [19AP]

——— buprofezin (see H.R. 4433), H2030 [19AP]

——— cyan 1 RO inkjet printing ink (see H.R. 4424), H2030 [19AP]

——— cyan 854 inkjet printing ink (see H.R. 4423), H2030 [19AP]

——— cymoxanil and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5032), H2268 [27AP]

——— ethyl 2-(isocyanatosulfonyl)benzoate (see H.R. 4431), H2030 [19AP]

——— fenpyroximate (see H.R. 4439), H2030 [19AP]

——— flutolanil (see H.R. 4432), H2030 [19AP]

——— lamps used in liquid chromatographs or spectrophotometry (see H.R. 4429), H2030 [19AP]

——— men’s footwear (see H.R. 4502, 4503), H2064 [24AP]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate mixtures (see H.R. 4428), H2030 [19AP]

——— phenyl (4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate (see H.R. 4427), H2030 [19AP]

——— phosphoric acid (see H.R. 4436), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see H.R. 4434), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrithiobac-sodium (see H.R. 4430), H2030 [19AP]

——— 6-amino-5-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5033), H2268 [27AP]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon (see H.R. 4422), H2029 [19AP]

——— thiamethoxam (see H.R. 4437), H2030 [19AP]

——— triasulfuron (see H.R. 4435), H2030 [19AP]

——— trifloxysulfuron-sodium (see H.R. 4438), H2030 [19AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl isocyanate (see H.R. 5031), H2268 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear (see H.R. 4504, 4505), H2064 [24AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (H.R. 3839), H219 [31JA]

Government regulations: provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (H.R. 5720), H2646 [10MY]

Tariff: black 661 inkjet printing ink (H.R. 4425), H2031 [19AP]

——— black 820 inkjet printing ink (H.R. 4426), H2031 [19AP]

——— buprofezin (H.R. 4433), H2032 [19AP]

——— cyan 1 RO inkjet printing ink (H.R. 4424), H2031 [19AP]

——— cyan 854 inkjet printing ink (H.R. 4423), H2031 [19AP]

——— cymoxanil and inert ingredients mixtures (H.R. 5032), H2277 [27AP]

——— ethyl 2-(isocyanatosulfonyl)benzoate (H.R. 4431), H2032 [19AP]

——— fenpyroximate (H.R. 4439), H2032 [19AP]

——— flutolanil (H.R. 4432), H2032 [19AP]

——— lamps used in liquid chromatographs or spectrophotometry (H.R. 4429), H2032 [19AP]

——— men’s footwear (H.R. 4502), H2067 [24AP]

——— men’s footwear (H.R. 4503), H2067 [24AP]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate mixtures (H.R. 4428), H2031 [19AP]

——— phenyl (4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate (H.R. 4427), H2031 [19AP]

——— phosphoric acid (H.R. 4436), H2032 [19AP]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (H.R. 4434), H2032 [19AP]

——— pyrithiobac-sodium (H.R. 4430), H2032 [19AP]

——— 6-amino-5-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid and inert ingredients mixtures (H.R. 5033), H2277 [27AP]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon (H.R. 4422), H2031 [19AP]

——— thiamethoxam (H.R. 4437), H2032 [19AP]

——— triasulfuron (H.R. 4435), H2032 [19AP]

——— trifloxysulfuron-sodium (H.R. 4438), H2032 [19AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl isocyanate (H.R. 5031), H2277 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear (H.R. 4504), H2067 [24AP]

——— women’s footwear (H.R. 4505), H2067 [24AP]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1743 [29MR]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages, H3281 [31MY]

——— address critical drug shortages (H.R. 3839), H387 [2FE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3281 [31MY]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, E1318• [25JY]

SEC: clarify that general advertising regulations only apply to certain securities offerings and permit only qualified institutional buyers to purchase securities from secondary market, H1261 [7MR]

Securities: require brokers underwriting initial public offerings for emerging growth companies be held to strict liability for publicly released research and that certain communications be filed with the SEC, H1261 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H906 [17FE], H1237, H1249, H1261 [7MR]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), E1041• [12JN]

Votes: position on missed, H6174• [20SE], E189• [14FE], E2042• [3JA]

Tributes

Gilligan, Robert F., H5872 [12SE]

Moyer, Maurice, H1440 [21MR], E346• [8MR]

CARNEY, JOHN K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E536 [16AP], E560 [17AP]

CARNEY, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1514 [13SE]

CARNIVAL CORP.

Remarks in House

Costa Concordia (vessel): failure of safety measures aboard cruise liner, E328 [7MR]

Testimonies

Costa Concordia (vessel) Cruise Liner Safety Measures Failure: Brian Aho, E328 [7MR]

CAROL, WILLIAM

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3048 [9MY]

CAROL CITY, FL

Remarks in House

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

CAROLINE COUNTY, MD

Bills and resolutions

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Reports filed

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

CARON, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1731 [2NO]

CARPENTER, BRIDGETT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E171 [9FE]

CARPENTER, CHARLES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1648 [21SE]

CARPENTER, CLAYTON

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

CARPENTER, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1268 [18JY]

CARPENTER, G. KENNETH

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

CARPENTER, WYATT

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E9 [10JA]

CARPER, THOMAS R. (a Senator from Delaware)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3912 [11JN], S3999 [12JN], S4153 [13JN], S4240 [18JN], S4352 [20JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8306 [20DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7060, S7065, S7074, S7079, S7122 [28NO], S7219, S7248, S7251, S7258 [29NO], S7384 [4DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6277 [12SE], S6363 [13SE]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5896 [1AU]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2333 [16AP], S2435 [17AP], S2514, S2515 [18AP], S2687 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2174 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S536 [9FE], S851, S861, S862, S871 [16FE], S1385, S1395 [5MR]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5678 [30JY], S5724, S5789 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Lugar Proved ‘Bipartisanship’ Serves Principles Well, Ted Kaufman, Wilmington (DE) News Journal, S3274 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agriculture: promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S6271 [12SE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 811), S4368 [20JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see S. 1673), S5134 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see S. 1734), S2928 [7MY]

FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204, 3394), S5979 [2AU]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S5979 [2AU]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1423 [6MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3130 [14MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S5381 [25JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S6108 [11SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see S. 818), S4822 [10JY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S6064 [10SE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4637 [26JN]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

Nuclear energy: tribute to NRC and Dept. of Energy for hosting of Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the U.S. (see S. Res. 454), S3087 [10MY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see S. 1423), S6546 [20SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S2326 [16AP] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 555), S4368 [20JN]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S4205 [14JN]

Tariff: difenoconazole and mefenoxam mixtures (see S. 2618), S2924 [7MY]

——— flubendiamide (see S. 2617), S2924 [7MY]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile (see S. 2619), S2924 [7MY]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see S. 2616), S2924 [7MY]

Taxation: clarify that paper which is commonly recycled does not constitute a qualified energy resource under the renewable electricity production credit (see S. 2143), S1791 [19MR]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S7977 [12DE]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4789 [9JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S1614 [13MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4725 [28JN]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S1050 [27FE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: provide exemptions from municipal advisor registration requirements (see S. 3492), S5977 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (see S. 3315), S4368 [20JN]

Medicare: include information on obesity coverage in the Medicare and You Handbook, notify beneficiaries and providers of coverage of behavioral therapy for obesity, and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see S. 3699), S8302 [20DE]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S1540 [8MR]

Tariff: benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl) (see S. 2597), S2923 [7MY]

——— black 661 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2606), S2923 [7MY]

——— black 820 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2607), S2923 [7MY]

——— buprofezin (see S. 2602), S2923 [7MY]

——— cyan 1 RO inkjet printing ink (see S. 2605), S2923 [7MY]

——— cyan 854 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2604), S2923 [7MY]

——— dichloroacetyl chloride (see S. 2598), S2923 [7MY]

——— fenpyroximate (see S. 2599), S2923 [7MY]

——— flutolanil (see S. 2601), S2923 [7MY]

——— phosphoric acid, tris (2-ethylhexyl) ester (see S. 2595), S2923 [7MY]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see S. 2600), S2923 [7MY]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 2592), S2923 [7MY]

——— thiamethoxam (see S. 2594), S2923 [7MY]

——— tolfenpyrad technical (see S. 2603), S2923 [7MY]

——— triasulfuron (see S. 2596), S2923 [7MY]

——— trifloxysulfuron-sodium (see S. 2593), S2923 [7MY]

——— ultraviolet lamps filled with deuterium gas (see S. 2591), S2923 [7MY]

Cloture motions

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4195 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— promote biobased manufacturing, S4196 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8484 [28DE]

Budget: deficit, S3204 [16MY], S4193 [14JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3204 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3204 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3204 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3204 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3204 [16MY]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284 [19JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5715 [31JY]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S3274 [17MY]

Delaware Day: observance, S7678, S7679 [6DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S4196 [14JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S4195 [14JN]

——— improve crop insurance, S4195 [14JN]

——— improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— promote access to healthful foods in areas known as health deserts, S4196 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior: recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7678 [6DE]

——— importance of job creation, S4194 [14JN]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S2217 [29MR]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4283 [19JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4324 [20JN]

——— establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S342 [6FE], S4194 [14JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3557 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8357 [21DE]

——— limit conference expenses, S2640 [24AP]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8484 [28DE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S2804 [26AP], S4193, S4196 [14JN]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S4194 [14JN]

——— transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S4194 [14JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S2214 [29MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S2214 [29MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2215 [29MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3559 [24MY]

Postal Service: encourage colocation of an employee at a commercial or government entity to maintain local access to postal services, S2642 [24AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2379 [17AP], S2635, S2640, S2642 [24AP], S2687 [25AP], S2805 [26AP], S4195 [14JN]

——— limit compensation of Postal Service executives, S2687 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2216 [29MR]

——— increase domestic production of oil and gas, S2215 [29MR]

——— national energy policy, S2216 [29MR]

——— promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases, S2216 [29MR]

Privacy: protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1649 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S415 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S4195 [14JN]

——— prohibit imposition of new tolls on the Federal-aid system, S1649 [14MR]

——— provide States with additional flexibility to implement tolls on interstate highways, S1649 [14MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S4195 [14JN]

Smyrna, DE: anniversary of Citizens’ Hose Fire Co. No. 1, S2919• [7MY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5715 [31JY], S5813 [1AU], S6783, S6784 [14NO]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S4194 [14JN]

Tributes

Gilligan, Robert F., S6537• [20SE]

Lugar, Senator, S3274 [17MY]

Mikulski, Senator, S1915 [21MR]

Parets, Paul L., S4458• [25JN]

CARPINTERIA, CA

Remarks in House

Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E78 [25JA]

CARR, BOB (a former Representative from Michigan)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4698 [10JY]

CARR, CLESPIE WEST

Remarks in House

Tribute, E12 [13JA]

CARR, MICHELLE

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

CARREIRO, DAVID

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

CARRENO ROJAS, J. REFUGIO

Remarks in House

Relief (H.R. 823), H6598 [4DE]

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 823) (H. Rept. 112–619), H5200 [24JY]

Texts of

H.R. 823, relief, H6598 [4DE]

CARRIED INTEREST FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4016), H725 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4016), E187 [14FE]

CARRIGNAN, WAYNE E.

Letters

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding, H5059 [19JY]

CARROLL, ANNALEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1570 [19SE]

CARROLL, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E747 [9MY]

CARROLL, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1007 [7JN]

CARROLL COUNTY, MO

Remarks in House

Carrollton, MO: anniversary of Carrollton Area Chamber of Commerce, E297 [1MR]

CARROLLTON, GA

Bills and resolutions

Trinka Davis Veterans Village: designate (see H.R. 6374), H5859 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Trinka Davis Veterans Village: designate, H7446 [30DE]

——— designate (H.R. 6374), H6477, H6478 [28NO]

——— opening, E1500 [12SE], E1660 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Horton’s Books & Gifts (business): anniversary, S1845 [20MR]

Texts of

H.R. 6374, Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA, H6477 [28NO]

CARROLLTON, MO

Remarks in House

Carrollton Area Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E297 [1MR]

CARROLLTON, TX

Remarks in House

Carrollton Black Cemetery: tribute, E1181 [29JN]

CARRUTH, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E916 [31MY]

CARRUTHERS, EMILY

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E737 [9MY]

CARSON, ANDRÉ (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3054, H3061, H3062 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1848 [16AP]

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H2034 [19AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5766 [10SE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2447 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H5526 [31JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6298 [28SE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4686 [9JY]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see H.R. 6506), H6274 [21SE]

——— improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5526 [31JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H4864 [12JY]

Credit: encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H3363 [31MY]

——— prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 321), H6397 [15NO]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H5631 [1AU]

Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 196), H220 [31JA]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4864 [12JY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H3404 [1JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H1846 [16AP]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H5923 [12SE]

——— establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H1978 [18AP]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see H.R. 4083), H2212 [26AP]

——— include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3762), H6587 [3DE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H571 [7FE]

——— prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 5742), H3105 [17MY]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H903 [16FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (see H.R. 1325), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H2033 [19AP]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H2033 [19AP]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H3733 [18JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3734 [18JN]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H182 [25JA]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H2072 [24AP]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see H.R. 5996), H5712 [2AU]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H1847 [16AP]

Discrimination: condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H3662 [7JN]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H5630 [1AU]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H2212 [26AP]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1367 [16MR]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 12), H159 [24JA]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H2033 [19AP]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H5766 [10SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H376 [1FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2193), H571 [7FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H6397 [15NO]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H2570 [9MY]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H79 [18JA]

Financial institutions: allow non-federally insured credit unions to become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (see H.R. 6105), H4827 [11JY]

——— establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide amortization authority in certain situations for capital calculation under the Financial Institutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (see H.R. 1356), H2033 [19AP]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H945 [17FE]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H6369 [14NO]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5526 [31JY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H4828 [11JY]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H4775 [10JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H4775 [10JY]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5861 [11SE]

Health care facilities: invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term nursing care facilities and residents of such facilities (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H5010 [18JY]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H5712 [2AU]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H187 [27JA]

Iran: call for release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience and utilization by the U.S. of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to address human rights situation (see H. Res. 828), H6701 [11DE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5331 [30JY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H3267 [30MY]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H220 [31JA]

——— recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H6578 [30NO]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H476 [3FE]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H5711 [2AU]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H3363 [31MY]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H4869 [13JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6062 [14SE]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Nuclear energy: ensure that nuclear powerplants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact (see H.R. 1242), H2033 [19AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 190), H182 [25JA]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H4775 [10JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1101 [29FE]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4686 [9JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 664), H2288 [27AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H5712 [2AU]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5711 [2AU]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H2072 [24AP]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H5712 [2AU]

SBA: improve microenterprise technical assistance and capacity building grant program and establish an Office of Youth Entrepreneurship (see H.R. 2809), H2033 [19AP]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (see H.R. 5944), H5328 [26JY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5526 [31JY]

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 3501), H79 [18JA]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H2033 [19AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H3363 [31MY]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5010 [18JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1428 [20MR]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H3700 [8JN]

——— extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see H.R. 1988), H182 [25JA]

——— increase the rehabilitation credit for commercial buildings and provide a rehabilitation credit for principal residences (see H.R. 5930), H3698 [8JN]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2288 [27AP]

——— make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see H.R. 689), H375 [1FE]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6535 [29NO]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H2134 [25AP]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H4065 [26JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Telecommunications: require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H6369 [14NO]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H726 [14FE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H512 (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H2033 [19AP]

Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 156), H1846 [16AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1847 [16AP]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5712 [2AU]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H5328 [26JY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H2288 [27AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1846 [16AP]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colleges and universities: provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6231 [20SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Colleges and universities: provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (H.R. 6458), H6233 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (H.R. 6457), H6233 [20SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (H.R. 4205), H1391 [19MR]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (H.R. 6256), H5630 [1AU]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3054, H3064 [17MY]

——— prohibit military promotion boards from considering any information regarding mental health or addiction issues, except in cases where individuals are determined to be a danger to themselves or others, H3054 [17MY]

——— provide mental health assessments to troops during deployment to Afghanistan, H3064 [17MY]

——— survey all deployed troops to find lapses in equipment provided by the military, H3064 [17MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4120 [27JN]

Disasters: express support and thanks to radio and television broadcasters for keeping people safe in emergency situations, E954• [1JN]

House of Representatives: impact of partisanship, H4120 [27JN]

Indiana Blood Center (organization): anniversary, E458• [27MR]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, E268• [28FE]

——— tribute to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481 for Circle of Light Holiday event, E1632• [21SE]

——— tribute to Super Bowl XLVI, H581 [8FE]

Medicare: reform, H701 [14FE]

Murfreesboro, TN: community opposition to construction of Murfreesboro Islamic Center, E947• [1JN]

Votes: position on missed, H356• [1FE], H419• [2FE], H2303• [7MY], H2346• [8MY], E130• [3FE], E738• [9MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H370 [1FE], H2315 [7MY]

Tributes

Goldstone, Marcia, E1563• [19SE]

Hall, Katie, H956 [27FE]

Hardin, Boniface, E507• [29MR]

Holmes, Gilbert, E435• [22MR]

Odle, Samuel L., E1433• [3AU]

Payne, Donald M., H1204 [6MR]

Thomas, Booker, E1019• [7JN]

Zahn, Tamara, E1264• [17JY]

CARSON, CA

Remarks in House

Carson Women’s Club: tribute, E282 [29FE]

Southern California Special Olympics: tribute, E632 [24AP]

Union Cycliste Internationale: tribute to Para-cycling Track World Championships, E144 [6FE]

CARSON, JENNY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

CARSON, RACHEL

Bills and resolutions

Rachel Carson Nature Trail: designate (see H.R. 6077), H4655 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Rachel Carson Nature Trail: designate (H.R. 6077), E1196 [29JN]

CARTER, JAMES M.

Bills and resolutions

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Letters

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: Senator Crapo, H7317 [19DE]

Remarks in House

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 6166), H7317 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6166, James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA, H7317 [19DE]

CARTER, JIMMY (39th President of the United States)

Articles and editorials

Cruel and Unusual Record, E1159 [27JN]

CARTER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Iowa: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E776 [10MY]

CARTER, JOHN R. (a Representative from Texas)

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H221 [31JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1498 [21MR]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H2289 [27AP]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H6234 [20SE]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— ensure that relocation of an active duty servicemember away from the servicemember’s principal residence does not prevent the refinancing of a mortgage on that residence (see H.R. 4740), H2125 [25AP]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H1808 [29MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6587 [3DE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H159 [24JA]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H3734 [18JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H727 [14FE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 2221), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 1342), H2647 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3261), H160 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H4775 [10JY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1543 [22MR]

——— designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H187 [27JA]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H2715 [15MY]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H6578 [30NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Diseases: recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1392 [19MR]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: designate (see H.R. 3742), H441 [2FE]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (see H.R. 6190), H5290 [25JY]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H4775 [10JY]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H3267 [30MY]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H694 [9FE]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2570 [9MY]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H2569 [9MY]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6280 [21SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see H.R. 3429), H5328 [26JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H3163 [18MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H944 [17FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1916 [17AP]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2715 [15MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

LSC: terminate (see H.R. 2774), H3662 [7JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1915 [17AP]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 5800), H3102 [17MY]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H27 [17JA]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H4907 [17JY]

——— extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6142), H5008 [18JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3105 [17MY]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H903 [16FE]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H4869 [13JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 2418), H694 [9FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H571 [7FE]

OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. 1511), H376 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5711 [2AU]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see H.R. 4607), H2066 [24AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H7425 [20DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6069 [18SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5526 [31JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H4908 [17JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Special days and holidays: provide that Washington’s Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year (see H.R. 2268), H476 [3FE]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H6152 [19SE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H476 [3FE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2813 [16MY]

——— exempt sales of natural gas for use in natural gas vehicles from the retail sales limitation on defining independent producers of petroleum products (see H.R. 1712), H182 [25JA]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H3105 [17MY]

——— repeal credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles (see H.R. 3768), H727 [14FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 6165), H5631 [1AU]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1135 [1MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6587 [3DE]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H6280 [21SE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6828 [17DE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H513 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Tariff: photomask blanks (see H.R. 4902), H2205 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (H.R. 6630), H6623 [4DE]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (H.R. 6174), H5201 [24JY]

Tariff: photomask blanks (H.R. 4902), H2209 [26AP]

Remarks

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

Army: anniversary, H3486 [6JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H5521 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2794 [16MY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H5518, H5520, H5521, H5522 [31JY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H982 [28FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3545 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3504, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3547, H3548 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2405 [8MY]

——— State Criminal Alien Assistance Program suspension of reimbursement to States for costs of incarcerating unknown documented aliens, H3543 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6214 [20SE]

Dept. of Transportation: submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214 [20SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3318 [31MY]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H207, H208, H209, H212, H213 [31JA]

FEMA: State and local grant programs funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3544 [6JN]

Fort Hood, TX: anniversary of Air Force 3d Weather Squadron, E520• [16AP]

Georgetown, TX: anniversary of Lone Star Model A Ford Club, E1810• [27NO]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H209, H212, H213 [31JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2405 [8MY]

Temple, TX: closing of South Temple Post Office, H519 [7FE]

Transportation Security Administration: Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3548 [6JN]

——— funding, H3547 [6JN]

Tributes

Burrow, George D., E709• [7MY]

Coley, Herbert A., E1883• [5DE]

Domeracki, Henry, E1264• [17JY]

Fu, Xiuqui (Bob), E1311• [24JY]

Hall, Representative, H6447 [27NO]

CARTER, MARC

Remarks in House

Harris County, TX: tribute to Veteran’s Court Program, E1970 [19DE]

CARTER, ROGER M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1821 [28NO]

CARTER, WILLIE H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1694 [12OC]

CARTER COUNTY, TN

Remarks in House

Bowers, Arthur B. (Deacon): Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

CARTHAGE, MO

Remarks in House

Putnam, William, Jr.: National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1691 [12OC]

CARTON, CLINT J.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1727 [26OC]

CARUSO, JULIE

Remarks in House

Pembroke (MA) Express: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]

CARUTH, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1254 [17JY]

CARVER, MA

Remarks in House

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association: anniversary, E1416 [3AU]

CASA GRANDE, AZ

Remarks in House

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc.: Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization) CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009 [30DE]

CASAS, DANIEL

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E426 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E426 [22MR]

CASCIO, VICTOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1584 [21SE]

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, S4457 [25JN]

CASEY, LES AND CHERI

Remarks in House

SBA: Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]

CASEY, ROBERT E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E420 [22MR]

CASEY, ROBERT P., JR. (a Senator from Pennsylvania)

Addresses

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3999 [12JN], S4273, S4306 [19JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6952, S6965, S6970, S6972 [27NO], S7056, S7058, S7072 [28NO], S7150, S7177, S7197, S7216, S7217, S7224, S7225, S7227, S7231, S7238 [29NO], S7289, S7297, S7303, S7304, S7305, S7306 [30NO], S7325, S7337, S7346, S7347 [3DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6065 [10SE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2509 [18AP], S2688 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2087, S2093 [27MR], S2180, S2181 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S572, S576 [13FE], S639, S655 [14FE], S863, S871 [16FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1804, S1806 [19MR], S1848 [20MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4897 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5872 [1AU], S5980 [2AU]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S4370 [20JN]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S4725 [28JN]

Agriculture: promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4774 [29JN]

Army: require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base (see S. 3668), S7703 [10DE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S1933 [21MR]

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (see S. 3634), S6855 [15NO]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S2087 [27MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S4675 [27JN]

Consumers: increase consumer protections for gift cards (see S. 3636), S7703 [10DE]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see S. 1886), S1195 [1MR]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S6456 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S1933 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S851 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S351 [6FE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3457), S6341 [13SE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 3049), S3978 [12JN]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 432), S2655 [24AP]

Diseases: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see S. 1421), S2245 [29MR]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S2086 [27MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see S. 1409), S1577 [12MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2970 [8MY]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 3588), S6545 [20SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S6065 [10SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 412), S3729 [5JN]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2732 [25AP]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2602 [23AP]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Law enforcement officers: include fire police officers in the list of officers who are eligible for public safety officers’ death benefits (see S. 1315), S495 [9FE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S5487 [26JY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: clarify and expand on criteria applicable to patient admission to and care furnished in participating long-term care hospitals (see S. 1486), S164 [30JA]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S3175 [15MY]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see S. 424), S75 [24JA]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S2602 [23AP]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S3977 [12JN]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 1749), S3329 [21MY] (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S6271 [12SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 484), S3782 [6JN]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S8042 [13DE]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 468), S3329 [21MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S4951 [12JY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6801 [14NO]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S8203 [19DE]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S1422 [6MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2031 [26MR]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

SBA: remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S2656 [24AP]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S388 [7FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (see S. 1933), S1384 [5MR]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S1933 [21MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6627 [21SE]

Sudan: promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1933 [21MR]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see S. 3514), S5977 [2AU]

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4370 [20JN]

Taxation: make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see S. 3307), S4238 [18JN]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S2001 [22MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S2732 [25AP]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 3364), S5048 [16JY]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3280 [17MY]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 573), S6628 [21SE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 1461), S5871 [1AU]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S5487 [26JY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4774 [29JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S6458 [19SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see S. 634), S42 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Children’s Grief Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 590), S6744 [13NO]

Controlled Substances Act: prevent abuse of dextromethorphan (see S. 3376), S4893 [11JY]

Courts: protect State and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation (see S. 2127), S909 [17FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize the Transition Assistance Advisor Program (see S. 3354), S4724 [28JN]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE]

FDA: reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 2067), S323 [2FE]

Mental health: issue a semipostal stamp for research and demonstration projects relating to autism spectrum disorders (see S. 2472), S2823 [26AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 413), S2243 [29MR]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 565), S6454 [19SE]

Natural gas: promote domestic development and deployment and expedite transition to natural gas as a vehicle fuel (see S. 2070), S350 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to States to carry out initiatives to promote the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel and public and private investment in natural gas vehicles and transportation infrastructure (see S. 3437), S5381 [25JY]

Pennsylvania: reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (see S. 2131), S1049 [27FE]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see S. 3386), S5047 [16JY]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S2731 [25AP]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

Tariff: Agilon 400 (see S. 2661), S2924 [7MY]

——— air pressure distillation columns (see S. 2731), S2926 [7MY]

——— alkene polymers with maleic anhydride, 2-(1-piperazinyl) ethylimides, diisononyl phthalate and bis(1-methylethyl)-naphthalene mixture (see S. 2740), S2926 [7MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperdylacetic acid (see S. 2732), S2926 [7MY]

——— alpha-threo phenyl-2-piperidyl acetamide (see S. 2730), S2926 [7MY]

——— aminocyclopyrachlor and inert ingredients mixtures (see S. 2750), S2926 [7MY]

——— Ancamine 2422 (see S. 2675), S2925 [7MY]

——— Bayderm bottom DLV-N (see S. 2709), S2925 [7MY]

——— Bayowet C4 (see S. 2712), S2925 [7MY]

——— benzamine, dodecyl-, branched (see S. 2748), S2926 [7MY]

——— brine electrolysis ion exchange apparatus (see S. 2660), S2924 [7MY]

——— captan (see S. 2771), S2926 [7MY]

——— cerium nitrate (see S. 2739), S2926 [7MY]

——— chemical mixtures (see S. 2727), S2925 (see S. 2733), S2926 [7MY]

——— chemicals (see S. 2772), S2926 [7MY]

——— chlorobenzene (see S. 2694), S2925 [7MY]

——— chloromethylbenzene (see S. 2715), S2925 [7MY]

——— cypermethrin (see S. 2780), S2926 [7MY]

——— cyprosulfamide mixtures (see S. 2726), S2925 [7MY]

——— di-cup organic peroxide (see S. 2711), S2925 [7MY]

——— diethenyl-benzene polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, sulfonated (see S. 2653), S2924 [7MY]

——— dimethyl carbonate polymer with 1,6-hexanediol copolymer and 2-oxepanone (see S. 2763), S2926 [7MY]

——— dimethyl dicarbonate (see S. 2697), S2925 [7MY]

——— dimethylisopropylamine (DMIPA) (see S. 2687), S2925 [7MY]

——— Disflamoll DPK (see S. 2718), S2925 [7MY]

——— Disflamoll TOF (see S. 2684), S2925 [7MY]

——— 11-aminoundecanoic acid (see S. 2698), S2925 [7MY]

——— europium oxide (see S. 2744), S2926 [7MY]

——— ferroniobium (see S. 2673), S2925 [7MY]

——— fiberglass sheets used in flooring (see S. 2708), S2925 [7MY]

——— 5-amino-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethanamine, 1,3-butanediol and 1,1’methylenebis[4-isocyanatocyclohexane], Me Et ketone oxime- polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether blocked hexanedioic acid, dihydrazide polymer (see S. 2773), S2926 [7MY]

——— 5(1,1-dimethylheptyl) resorcinol (see S. 2736), S2926 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2681), S2925 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and prothioconazole mixtures (see S. 2719), S2925 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and pyrimethanil mixtures (see S. 2721), S2925 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and tebuconazole mixtures (see S. 2680), S2925 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and trifloxystrobin mixtures (see S. 2720), S2925 [7MY]

——— formaldehyde polymers with aniline and with 4,4’-methylendianiline mixtures (see S. 2738), S2926 [7MY]

——— fosetyl-Al (see S. 2704), S2925 [7MY]

——— 4,4’-oxydianiline (see S. 2754), S2926 [7MY]

——— 4-bromobenzyl bromide (see S. 2734), S2926 [7MY]

——— gadolinium oxide (see S. 2741), S2926 [7MY]

——— helium (see S. 2735), S2926 [7MY]

——— iminodisuccinate (see S. 2706), S2925 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thio functionalized (see S. 2657), S2924 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin of benzene, diethenyl, polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, chloromethylated, trimethylaminoquaternized (see S. 2683), S2925 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of methacrylic acid cross-linked with divinylbenzene, potassium ionic form (see S. 2656), S2924 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin-methanamine, N methyl reaction products with chloromethylated divinylbenzene-styrene polymer (see S. 2658), S2924 [7MY]

——— knitted or crocheted fabrics containing elastomeric yarn (see S. 2743), S2926 [7MY]

——— Lambda-Cy (see S. 2766), S2926 [7MY]

——— lanthanum, cerium, and terbium phosphates mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2747), S2926 [7MY]

——— lanthanum oxide (see S. 2742), S2926 [7MY]

——— Levapren-Levamel (see S. 2707), S2925 [7MY]

——— liquid-filled glass bulbs designed for sprinkler systems and other release devices (see S. 2769), S2926 [7MY]

——— metallic manganese (see S. 2669), S2925 [7MY]

——— methanesulfonic acid (see S. 2714), S2925 [7MY]

——— methanesulfonyl chloride (see S. 2717), S2925 [7MY]

——— methyl sulfanilylcarbamate sodium salt (see S. 2777), S2926 [7MY]

——— methylated and butylated melamine-formaldehyde polymer (see S. 2659), S2924 [7MY]

——— micro-porous, ultrafine, spherical polyamide powders of polyamide 6; polyamide-12; and polyamide 6, 12 (see S. 2693), S2925 [7MY]

——— N,N’N’’-[(2,4,5-trioxo-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triyl)tris[methylene(3,5,5-trimetyl-3,1-cyclohexanediyl)]]tris[hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-azepine-1-carboxamide (see S. 2775), S2926 [7MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-benzyl aniline (see S. 2751), S2926 [7MY]

——— N-[(4-methoxymethyl)-1-phenylmethyl-4-piperidinyl]N-phenylpropanamide-ethanedioate (see S. 2674), S2925 [7MY]

——— nitroaniline (see S. 2756), S2926 [7MY]

——— N-[methoxy(methylthio)phosphinoyl] acetamide formulation (see S. 2774), S2926 [7MY]

——— o-acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) (see S. 2758), S2926 [7MY]

——— 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid (see S. 2672), S2925 [7MY]

——— 1,6-diisocyanato-hexane homopolymer, polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-Bu ether blocked (see S. 2779), S2926 [7MY]

——— 1,6-hexanediol and 1,5-pentanediol dimethyl carbonate polymer (see S. 2767), S2926 [7MY]

——— 1,6-hexanediol-dimethyl carbonate copolymer (see S. 2765), S2926 [7MY]

——— 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene, polymer with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane (see S. 2786), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1,2,3-propanetriol, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, methyloxirane and oxirane (see S. 2784), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1-benzyl-4-phenyl-4-piperidine carboxylic acid ethyl ester HCl (see S. 2677), S2925 [7MY]

——— 1H-[1,2,4]triazole (see S. 2678), S2925 [7MY]

——— 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-5H-tetrazol-5-one (see S. 2671), S2925 [7MY]

——— oryzalin (see S. 2782), S2927 [7MY]

——— oxyfluorfen (see S. 2768), S2926 [7MY]

——— p-dichlorobenzene (see S. 2695), S2925 [7MY]

——— phenmedipham (see S. 2701), S2925 [7MY]

——— phenyl esters of C10 C18 alkylsulfonic acids mixtures (see S. 2692), S2925 [7MY]

——— phenyl isocyanate (see S. 2665), S2924 [7MY]

——— phenyl-2-pyridyl acetamide (see S. 2728), S2926 [7MY]

——— phosphorus sulfochloride (see S. 2699), S2925 [7MY]

——— picoxystrobin (see S. 2752), S2926 [7MY]

——— pigment violet 23 (see S. 2663), S2924 [7MY]

——— pigments based on titanium dioxide (see S. 2662), S2924 [7MY]

——— piperazine co-polymerized copolyamide resin high-temperature melt adhesive pellets (see S. 2696), S2925 [7MY]

——— p-nitrotoluene (see S. 2691), S2925 [7MY]

——— polyisocyanate cross linking agent products containing triphenylmethane triisocyanate in solvents (see S. 2788), S2927 [7MY]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) (see S. 2690), S2925 [7MY]

——— poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate) (see S. 2689), S2925 [7MY]

——— poly(toluene diisocyanate) (see S. 2760), S2926 [7MY]

——— potassium 1,3-dioxo-1H,3H-naphthol[1,8-cd]pyran-6-sulfonate (see S. 2753), S2926 [7MY]

——— Preventol O extra (see S. 2789), S2927 [7MY]

——— Preventol ON extra preservative (see S. 2686), S2925 [7MY]

——— p-toluidine (see S. 2688), S2925 [7MY]

——— pyrimethanil (see S. 2700), S2925 [7MY]

——— pyromellitic dianhydride (see S. 2757), S2926 [7MY]

——— rolled glass in sheets (see S. 2679), S2925 [7MY]

——— (RS)-1-(B-allyloxy-2,4-dichlorophenethyl)imidazole (see S. 2724), S2925 [7MY]

——— smooth nonwoven fiberglass sheets of a type primarily used as acoustical facing for ceiling panels (see S. 2705), S2925 [7MY]

——— spirodiclofen (see S. 2702), S2925 [7MY]

——— spirotetramat (see S. 2722), S2925 [7MY]

——— stainless steel single piece exhaust gas manifolds (see S. 2737), S2926 [7MY]

——— strong base anionic resin (see S. 2682), S2925 [7MY]

——— styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene beads with low ash (see S. 2655), S2924 [7MY]

——— tetraethylammonium perfluoroctanesulfonate (see S. 2716), S2925 [7MY]

——— thiacloprid (see S. 2723), S2925 [7MY]

——— thidiazuron (see S. 2725), S2925 [7MY]

——— thionyl chloride (see S. 2710), S2925 [7MY]

——— thiophanate methyl (see S. 2787), S2927 [7MY]

——— thiophanate methyl and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2776), S2926 [7MY]

——— 3,5,5-trimethylhexylamine (see S. 2759), S2926 [7MY]

——— 3,5-dimethyl-1,2-diazole with polymer of hexane-1,6-diyl diisocyanate in organic solvent reaction product (see S. 2770, 2778), S2926 [7MY]

——— 3,3’,4,4’-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (see S. 2755), S2926 [7MY]

——— triethylenediamine (see S. 2729), S2926 [7MY]

——— tris(4-isocyanatophenyl)thiophosphate mixtures (see S. 2762), S2926 [7MY]

——— tungsten carbide (see S. 2670), S2925 [7MY]

——— tungsten concentrate (see S. 2666), S2924 [7MY]

——— tungsten oxide (see S. 2668), S2925 [7MY]

——— 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5 hexanediol (dimethylhexanediol) (see S. 2685), S2925 [7MY]

——— 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene (see S. 2664), S2924 [7MY]

——— 2-acetylbutyrolactone (see S. 2703), S2925 [7MY]

——— 2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (see S. 2676), S2925 [7MY]

——— 2-chlorotoluene (see S. 2713), S2925 [7MY]

——— 2-ethylhexylamine (see S. 2761), S2926 [7MY]

——— 2-oxepanone polymer with 1,4-butanediol and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-cyclohexane, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol-blocked (see S. 2783), S2927 [7MY]

——— 2-propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene (see S. 2654), S2924 [7MY]

——— vacuum-grade ferroniobium (see S. 2667), S2925 [7MY]

——— vat violet 10 (see S. 2764), S2926 [7MY]

——— water-dispersible polyisocyanate products in nexamethylene diisocyanate trimer and cyclohexanamine, N,N-demethyl-, 3-(cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesulfonic acid-blocked 1,6-diisocyanathohexane homopolymer (see S. 2781), S2926 [7MY]

——— xylidine mixtures (see S. 2745), S2926 [7MY]

——— yttrium oxide and europium oxide mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2749), S2926 [7MY]

——— yttrium oxides (see S. 2746), S2926 [7MY]

——— zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate (see S. 2785), S2927 [7MY]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions (see S. 2048), S208 [31JA]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (see S. 3660), S7458 [5DE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6454 [19SE]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Factsheets

Payroll Tax Cut Supported the Economic Recovery, Created Jobs and Bolstered the Social Security Trust Fund in 2012: Committee on Economics (Joint), S7418 [5DE]

Poems

‘‘Legend of Latrobe,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S6440 [19SE]

Remarks

Afghanistan: strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3224–S3226 [16MY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4273 [19JN], S4391 [21JN], S8242 [20DE]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing, S8336 [21DE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S8578 [31DE]

Brann, Matthew W.: nomination to be district judge, S6520 [20SE]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Cheyney University: anniversary, S1144• [29FE]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (S. Res. 465), S3239 [16MY]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), S3241 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3167 [15MY]

——— determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— require more frequent dairy reporting and conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing two classes of milk, S4273 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorize Transition Assistance Advisor Program, S7160 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8336 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7159 [29NO], S7299 [30NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7160 [29NO]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S7299 [30NO]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, S7159 [29NO]

——— small business contracting reforms, S7299 [30NO]

——— submit report on feasibility of recycling rare earth elements, S7299 [30NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7390 [4DE]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538• [20SE]

Drexel University: tribute to 11th Street Family Health Services Center, S1419• [6MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6919 [27NO], S7418, S7419 [5DE]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (S. Res. 464), S3239 [16MY]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S6601 [21SE]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, S5204 [19JY]

Mannion, Malachy E.: nomination to be district judge, S6520 [20SE]

Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship: anniversary, S5727 [31JY]

Morocco: U.S. policy, S5727 [31JY]

Moses, George: National Low Income Housing Coalition Cushing Niles Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award recipient, S1998• [22MR]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, S8038• [13DE]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 463), S3239 [16MY]

Pakistan: U.S. policy, S3226 [16MY]

Palmer, Arnold: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S6440 [19SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5034 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2688, S2689 [25AP]

——— maintain current delivery time for market-dominant products, S2688, S2689 [25AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, unanimous-consent agreement, S3239 [16MY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S6520 [20SE]

Railroads: allow Federal funds made available for purchase of rolling stock to be used to purchase any equipment used for high-speed rail, S1652 [14MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1652 [14MR]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, S1144• [29FE]

Senate: legislative program, S3241, S3242 [16MY]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, unanimous-consent agreement, S3239 [16MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5034 [16JY]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (S. 697), S7300 [30NO]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S7418 [5DE]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (S. 3660), S7418, S7419 [5DE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4874 [11JY]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654• [24AP]

Reports filed

Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics (Joint) (S. Rept. 112–253), S8138 [18DE]

Tributes

Gray, William H., III, S1037 [27FE]

Landrieu, Senator, S4874 [11JY]

Lesniewski, Joseph A., S4294• [19JN]

Lukasiewicz, Gary, S3421• [22MY]

Mikulski, Senator, S2227 [29MR]

Moore, Henry L., S6538• [20SE]

CASEY, TOM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7456 [5DE]

CASEY COUNTY (KY) NEWS

Articles and editorials

Judge Weddle Remembered—Circuit Court Judge Dies Days After Announcing Retirement, S2651 [24AP]

CASEYVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Helitech (business): anniversary, E1681 [5OC]

CASH, SWIN

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Pittsburgh, PA, area participants, E1497 [12SE]

CASHELL, ROBERT A., SR.

Letters

Nomination of Miranda Du to be district judge, S2151 [28MR]

CASHIN, GERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E467 [28MR]

CASPER, MARREEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7455 [5DE]

CASPER, WY

Letters

Daniels Scholarship Program letter of gratitude to military personnel: Megan Saylor, S6731 [13NO]

CASS COUNTY, ND

Remarks in Senate

Laney, Paul: National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, S154 [30JA]

CASSADY-DORION, ZAK

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1878 [21MR]

CASSCELLS-HAMBY, MEG

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4946 [12JY]

CASSEL, DONA J.

Poems

‘‘Battle Cry, a Call to Action’’, E1224 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1224 [11JY]

CASSIDY, BILL (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4146 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see H.R. 4390), H2570 [9MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2716 [15MY]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H4864 [12JY]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H2647 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5631 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H5079 [19JY]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H3481 [5JN]

——— eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— establish a demonstration program to facilitate physician reentry into clinical practice to provide required primary health services (see H.R. 5888), H6234 [20SE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H4775 [10JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system to disseminate homeland security and other information (see H.R. 3563), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry (see H.R. 1331), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H2447 [8MY]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H2813 [16MY]

Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 1145), H3363 [31MY]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H5526 [31JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1017 [28FE]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases (see H.R. 2227), H1741 [28MR]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H2447 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H3363 [31MY]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H1916 [17AP]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H1916 [17AP]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H5331 [30JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H802 [15FE]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see H.R. 3429), H4907 [17JY]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6280 [21SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H5079 [19JY]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H2033 [19AP]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3578 [6JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5009 [18JY]

Medicare: cover supplies associated with insulin injection, home needle removal, decontamination, and disposal devices, and disposal of needles and syringes through a sharps-by-mail or similar program (see H.R. 3150), H5766 [10SE]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H5009 [18JY]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2288 [27AP]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H4064 [26JN]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H3105 [17MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6062 [14SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4656 [29JN]

Patents: provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles (see H.R. 3889), H2329 [7MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Power resources: provide local communities with tools to make solar permitting more efficient (see H.R. 3664), H6280 [21SE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public welfare programs: provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H4864 [12JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H5009 [18JY]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H1915 [17AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H115 [23JA]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H5711 [2AU]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H3363 [31MY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H2072 [24AP]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4157 [27JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3363 [31MY]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H4065 [26JN]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H79 [18JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3915 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see H.R. 6459), H6231 [20SE]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1016 [28FE]

Medicaid: reform payment to States (see H.R. 5979), H3914 [20JN]

Medicare: promote public notification and provide incentives to reduce drug shortages (see H.R. 6611), H6535 [29NO]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H3362 [31MY]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Tariff: clodinafop (see H.R. 4479), H2039 [23AP]

——— DEMBB (see H.R. 4475), H2039 [23AP]

——— dimethyl hydrogen phosphite (see H.R. 5343), H2317 [7MY]

——— glyoxylic acid (see H.R. 4440), H2030 [19AP]

——— mesotrione (see H.R. 4473), H2039 [23AP]

——— o-nitrophenol (see H.R. 4477), H2039 [23AP]

——— phosphonic acid, maleic anhydride sodium salt complex (see H.R. 5342), H2317 [7MY]

——— pinoxaden (see H.R. 4478), H2039 [23AP]

——— prodiamine (see H.R. 4476), H2039 [23AP]

——— s-metolachlor (see H.R. 4474), H2039 [23AP]

——— triflic acid (see H.R. 4442), H2030 [19AP]

——— triflic anhydride (see H.R. 4441), H2030 [19AP]

Taxation: permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (H.R. 6459), H6233 [20SE]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (H.R. 4095), H1017 [28FE]

Medicaid: reform payment to States (H.R. 5979), H3915 [20JN]

Medicare: promote public notification and provide incentives to reduce drug shortages (H.R. 6611), H6535 [29NO]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (H.R. 4002), H693 [9FE]

Tariff: clodinafop (H.R. 4479), H2040 [23AP]

——— DEMBB (H.R. 4475), H2039 [23AP]

——— dimethyl hydrogen phosphite (H.R. 5343), H2321 [7MY]

——— glyoxylic acid (H.R. 4440), H2032 [19AP]

——— mesotrione (H.R. 4473), H2039 [23AP]

——— o-nitrophenol (H.R. 4477), H2040 [23AP]

——— phosphonic acid, maleic anhydride sodium salt complex (H.R. 5342), H2321 [7MY]

——— pinoxaden (H.R. 4478), H2040 [23AP]

——— prodiamine (H.R. 4476), H2040 [23AP]

——— s-metolachlor (H.R. 4474), H2039 [23AP]

——— triflic acid (H.R. 4442), H2032 [19AP]

——— triflic anhydride (H.R. 4441), H2032 [19AP]

Taxation: permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

Poems

‘‘Couragejun Cajun!,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1626• [21SE]

Remarks

Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624• [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4146 [27JN]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, H4146 [27JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1440 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4731 [10JY]

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team, H39 [18JA]

Medicaid: reform, H5183, H5184, H5185 [24JY]

——— reform payment to States (H.R. 5979), H4731 [10JY], H5185 [24JY]

Medicare: reform, H792 [15FE]

National Black Home Educators (organization): tribute, E1135• [26JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H444 [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, H5183, H5184, H5185 [24JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H792 [15FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4731 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1440 [21MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1612• [21SE]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team, H39 [18JA]

Votes: correction, H3035• [17MY]

——— position on missed, H414• [2FE], H996• [28FE], H1827• [16AP], H4670• [9JY]

Statements

Dallas Healthcare Policy Conference: by, E1138• [26JN]

Tributes

Bayhi, M. Jeffery, H5022 [19JY]

Cavalier, Clark, E1626• [21SE]

CASSIDY, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E682 [27AP]

CASTANEDA-ROMERO, NALENE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E978 [5JN]

CASTEEL, CHRIS

Articles and editorials

Senate Republicans To Block Vote on Oklahoma Nominee for Federal Appeals Court, S5643 [30JY]

CASTLE, MARK F.

Remarks in House

Horse Shoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to award recipients, E1916 [12DE]

CASTLE, MICHAEL N. (a former Representative from Delaware)

Remarks in House relative to

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, E1318 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, S4818 [10JY]

CASTLE, SARAH

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

CASTLE HILLS, TX

Remarks in House

Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, E437 [26MR]

CASTOR, KATHY (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5011 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5328 [26JY]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 1150), H3177 [29MY]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H6675 [5DE]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H1017 [28FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H4065 [26JN]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1642 [27MR]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H5078 [19JY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4686 [9JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2288 [27AP]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6280 [21SE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H2289 [27AP]

Credit: require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H6344 [13NO]

Crime: improve the health care system’s assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 1578), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of Defense: establish a research program under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to discover a cure for HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 6187), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H1017 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3707 [15JN]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3171 [25MY]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 6163), H6062 [14SE]

——— establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H2569 [9MY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H4775 [10JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5131 [23JY]

——— require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 3126), H6469 [27NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H6298 [28SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent expansion of U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see H.R. 2568), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see H.R. 6073), H4655 [29JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H7264 [18DE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H5766 [10SE]

——— protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3357), H3808 [19JN]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5631 [1AU]

——— provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 1774), H3577 [6JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

FDA: strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H6535 [29NO]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H1306 [8MR]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1807 [29MR]

——— require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H6001 [13SE]

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5708), H6302 [5OC]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H1017 [28FE]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H3661 [7JN]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5202 [24JY]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H3363 [31MY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H2288 [27AP]

Medicaid: provide medical assistance coverage for uninsured newborns (see H.R. 6258), H5628 [1AU]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1498 [21MR]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H1101 [29FE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H6061 [14SE]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H2813 [16MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H1428 [20MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1808 [29MR]

Postal Service: enhance long-term profitability through enhanced innovation, operational flexibility, workforce realignment, and regulatory relief (see H.R. 2967), H3808 [19JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H1017 [28FE]

Taxation: disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see H.R. 3852), H441 [2FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5130 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5525 [31JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H3703 [12JN]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2329 [7MY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2033 [19AP]

——— modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see H.R. 1267), H2033 [19AP]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1100 [29FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H5202 [24JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1808 [29MR]

——— prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H1978 [18AP]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6151 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 548), H802 [15FE]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 722), H4655 [29JN]

Letters

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Maureen Donahue Hardwick, International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium (excerpt), H6727 [12DE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H884 [16FE]

Poems

‘‘Stand for Something,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1958• [19DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H604 [8FE]

Armed Forces: ensure access by members to information about health care coverage through Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H5033 [19JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2605 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1672 [28MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H644 [9FE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), H3985 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5033 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authority to increase civil fines against oil companies that violate offshore drilling laws, H3817 [20JN]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5144 [24JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H831, H832 [16FE], E225• [17FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), motion to recommit, H884, H885 [16FE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (H.R. 6138), H6515 [29NO]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H139 [24JA]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H6727 [12DE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3817 [20JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5144 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831, H832 [16FE], E225• [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3817 [20JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H139 [24JA]

——— reform, H1672 [28MR]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute (H. Res. 548), E215• [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1400 [20MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3816 [20JN]

Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 3276), H4001 [26JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3817 [20JN]

Spread the Word To End the Word Campaign: tribute, E703• [7MY]

Taxation: repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H2605 [10MY]

University of South Florida: tribute, E215• [16FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), E832• [17MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2733 [16MY]

Women: health care for women, H1400 [20MR]

World AIDS Day: observance, H6515 [29NO]

Tributes

Beatty, Dennis L., E1154• [27JN]

Nicholson, Michael P., E1957• [19DE]

Porter, Ann R., E230• [17FE]

Seija, Ricardo, H4872 [17JY]

CASTRO, RAUL H.

Remarks in House

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

CASTRO RAMIREZ, MARIA C.

Remarks in House

Relief (H.R. 823), H6598 [4DE]

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 823) (H. Rept. 112–619), H5200 [24JY]

Texts of

H.R. 823, relief, H6598 [4DE]

CASTRO-CONROY, CARMEN

Articles and editorials

First Person Singular—Carmen Castro-Conroy, 40, Gaithersburg, Housing Counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership, E1261 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1261 [17JY]

CASWELL, ALBERT C.

Poems

‘‘And From These Hands’’, E264 [28FE]

‘‘Because of These’’, E390 [20MR]

‘‘Brick, by Brick’’, E1899 [11DE]

‘‘Couragejun Cajun!’’, E1626 [21SE]

‘‘Daw of Freedom’’, E1655 [25SE]

‘‘Few’’, E1427 [3AU], E1614 [21SE]

‘‘Follow Me’’, E1944 [17DE]

‘‘G Forces’’, E211 [16FE]

‘‘Going Deeppppppp!’’, E1259 [17JY]

‘‘Greater Than Gold’’, E1437 [3AU]

‘‘Heart of Texas’’, E1221 [10JY]

‘‘Heat Is On’’, E1192 [29JN]

‘‘I Volunteered’’, H2193 [26AP]

‘‘I’m EOD’’, E1943 [17DE]

‘‘I’m Still Standing’’, E1897 [11DE]

‘‘I’m Your Captain’’, E1945 [17DE]

‘‘In Honor’s Code’’, E1414 [3AU]

‘‘Independence Day’’, E1168 [28JN]

‘‘Intel’’, E1439 [3AU]

‘‘Legend of Latrobe’’, S6440 [19SE]

‘‘On Point, Shades of Black and Green’’, E1148 [27JN]

‘‘Our Faith This Day’’, E406 [21MR]

‘‘Praetorians’’, S6539 [20SE]

‘‘Sense To Find . . .’’, H5301 [26JY]

‘‘Stand for Something’’, E1958 [19DE]

‘‘Thank You’’, E1774 [15NO]

‘‘They Make Us Who We Are’’, E881 [22MY]

‘‘They’ll Not Take That From You’’, H2638 [10MY]

‘‘To Such New Heights’’, E1918 [12DE]

‘‘To the 10th Power’’, E525 [16AP]

‘‘We Now So Weep’’, S8451 [27DE]

‘‘We Stood!’’, H5690 [2AU], E1436 [3AU]

‘‘Work of Art’’, E1890 [7DE]

‘‘Written on Your Soul’’, E333 [7MR]

‘‘You Have No Idea’’, E1496 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2639 [10MY]

CATANIA, RONALD

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

CATCHINGS, TAMIKA

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to New Jersey participants, E1353 [31JY]

CATCHPOLE, MATTILOU SEXTON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2809 [26AP]

CATES, GILBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E55 [23JA]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA (organization)

Letters

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2615 [10MY]

CATHOLIC COMMISSION OF SUMMIT COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Teodosio, Thomas and Linda: Catholic Commission of Summit County, OH, Bishop Cosgrove Justice Award recipients, E1889 [7DE]

CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Catholic Press Month: observance, E209 [16FE]

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Education: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 364), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Remarks in House

Education: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA], H225 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Education: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S37 [23JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S222 [31JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 364, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S215, S224 [31JA]

CATRON, JANIE G.

Obituaries

Corbin (KY) Times-Tribune, S5952 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5952 [2AU]

CATT, MICHAEL

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5535 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5535 [1AU]

CATTON, DANIEL J.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

CAUSES FOR A CURE (organization)

Letters

Triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H3065 [17MY]

CAUSEY, PHYLLIS

Articles and editorials

Causey Is Hailed as Public Servant; Guthrie Aide Retiring at the End of January, S255 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S254 [1FE]

CAVALIER, CLARK

Poems

‘‘Couragejun Cajun!,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1626 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1626 [21SE]

CAVANAUGH, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E217 [16FE]

CAVILLA, DEREK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1601 [21SE]

CAWTHORN, AARON

Remarks in House

Iowa: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E776 [10MY]

CBSNEWS.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Nangalam—Symbol of the Afghan War’s Troubles, H117 [24JA]

CEA, BILL

E-mails

Repeal of Obamacare Act, H4797 [11JY]

CEASER-PATTERSON, RENEE

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

CECIL, JAMES T.

Articles and editorials

Sole Surviving Marines’ Lexington Platoon Member To Be Honored, S3323 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3323 [21MY]

CEDAR, KENNETH AND VANESE

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Coalition on Adoption: Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

CEDAR PARK, TX

Remarks in Senate

Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 298), S2885 [26AP]

Reports filed

Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building, Cedar Park, TX: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 298), S2730 [25AP]

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Addresses

Cedar Rapids, IA, Courthouse Dedication: David R. Hansen, S8036 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E979 [5JN], E1530 [14SE]

Remarks in Senate

U.S. Courthouse: dedication, S8035 [13DE]

CEDAR RAPIDS (IA) GAZETTE

Articles and editorials

Colleagues Call Rose a Good Choice for Federal Bench, S6036 [10SE]

Rose Picked for Federal Bench, S6035 [10SE]

CELEBREZZE, NICHOLAS J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1514 [13SE]

CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS related term(s) National Cemeteries

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S8226 [19DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3331, H3340, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3364 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Articles and editorials

He’s Done It All, S2959 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4168), H1303 [8MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H1542 [22MR]

——— establish a Tomb of Remembrance for interment of unidentifiable or unclaimed remains of members of the Armed Forces killed in Afghanistan, Iraq, or a subsequent conflict (see H.R. 5735), H2645 [10MY]

——— provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

Armed Forces: require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see S. 2089), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3981), H640 [8FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (see S. 3288), S4151 [13JN] (see H.R. 3874), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see S. 2244), S2166 [28MR]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see S. 3202), S3280 [17MY] (see H.R. 6073), H4655 [29JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3215), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]

Freedom of religion: include desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom (see H.R. 6355), H5707 [2AU]

New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center (see S. 2203), S1790 [19MR]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (see H. Res. 669), H3266 [30MY]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 2150), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4149), H1209 [6MR] (see H.R. 4176), H1304 [8MR]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 5833), H3161 [18MY]

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: create a Tomb of the Unknowns for every military conflict moving forward, H1159 [6MR]

Armed Forces: clarify procedures for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member, H5037, H5038 [19JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), E663 [26AP]

Army: require military chain of command for Army National Cemeteries, H3056, H3057 [17MY]

Carrollton, TX: tribute to Carrollton Black Cemetery, E1181 [29JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (H.R. 3874), H2681, H2682 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), H7441–H7446 [30DE]

——— prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3342, H3343 [31MY]

——— protect freedom of speech of veterans service organizations participating in funerals or memorial services at veterans’ cemeteries, H3343 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H603 [8FE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3180 [30MY], H3277, H3309–H3346, H3356–H3360 [31MY], E957, E958, E963, E965, E966 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreement, H3331 [31MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: protect tribal sovereignty with respect to Native American burial or other sacred sites, H3785 [19JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to Woodland Cemetery, E139 [3FE]

Fort Sam Houston, TX: anniversary of Memorial Services Detachment, E889 [25MY]

Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Houston, TX: misplaced grave markers at Houston National Cemetery, H1301 [8MR]

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [6NO]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to Florida chapter, E1479 [11SE]

——— tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (H. Res. 669), H3279 [31MY]

‘‘Taps’’: anniversary of writing, E1072 [19JN]

——— designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (H.R. 595), E1072 [19JN]

Veterans: make memorial headstones and markers available for purchase for members of Reserve components who performed inactive duty training or active duty training but did not serve on active duty, H3324 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S3287 [17MY], S8231 [19DE]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2582–S2585 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2690, S2691 [25AP]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (S. 2150), S1200 [1MR]

‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance, S7154 [29NO]

Reports filed

Black Hills Cemetery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 112–475), H2644 [10MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 3874, Black Hills Cemetery Act, H2681 [15MY]

S. 2150, clarify SSI policy that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources, S1201 [1MR]

S. 3202, Dignified Burial of Veterans Act, S3287 [17MY], H7442–H7445 [30DE]

CEMEX (company)

Bills and resolutions

BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

CENSUS

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see S. 2470), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5321), H2274 [27AP]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see S. 3079), S3084 [10MY]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see S. 3541), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6416), H6060 [14SE]

Information technology: celebrate release of 1940 census and commend Bureau of the Census and National Archives and Records Administration efforts to maintain information (see H. Res. 637), H2274 [27AP]

National objectives: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see S. Con. Res. 57), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

Taxation: revise the new market tax credit rules for population census tracts with low populations (see H.R. 5718), H2645 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Bureau of the Census: American Community Survey funding, H2507–H2509 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate in the American Community Survey, H2505–H2507 [9MY]

National objectives: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (H. Con. Res. 136), E1443 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: revise Housing Act requirements for areas to be considered rural areas, S4348 [20JN]

National objectives: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (S. Con. Res. 57), S5993 [2AU]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 57, acknowledge census surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare, S5994 [2AU]

CENSUS BUREAU see Bureau of the Census

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

Think Again—George McGovern—A Lifetime of Conscience and Courage, E1941–E1943 [17DE]

CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN

Remarks in House

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. (CIL)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1516 [13SE]

CENTER FOR MILITARY RECRUITMENT, ASSESSMENT, AND VETERANS EMPLOYMENT

Remarks in House

Helmets to Hardhats: tribute to program to provide veterans with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, H1643 [28MR]

CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S841 [16FE]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3552 [24MY]

CENTER FOR THE NATIONAL INTEREST

Addresses

Tribute to Senator Levin: Senator McCain, S1191 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Levin, Senator: Center for the National Interest Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1191 [1MR]

CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E66 [24JA]

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

CENTER POINT, AL

Remarks in House

Ryan Winslow Veterans Center: dedication, E1986 [21DE]

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Amendments

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 600), S7275, S7276 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6860, S6868, S6869 [15NO], H7296 [19DE]

Analyses

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Press Release Regarding Communities Putting Prevention to Work, H2607–H2609 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 600), S6894 [26NO]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

——— improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 3641), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6608), H6469 [27NO]

——— increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Health: provide supplemental appropriations for obesity programs (see H.R. 6143), H5008 [18JY]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

Letters

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Remarks in House

American Diabetes Month: observance, E1735 [6NO]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7296–H7301 [19DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H4914 [18JY]

——— establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (H.R. 1394), E1735 [6NO]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (H.R. 2505), E48 [19JA], E1648 [21SE]

Drugs: encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 600), S7276 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (S. 3345), S4676 [27JN]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6868–S6870 [15NO]

Diseases: increase immunization rates (S. 3344), S4675 [27JN]

FDA: regulation and oversight of compounding pharmacies to prevent manufacturing and tainting of medications, S6846 [15NO]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program: funding, S4867 [11JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Texts of

S. 1440, Dept. of HHS activities to reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity, S6869 [15NO], H7296–H7298 [19DE]

S. Res. 600, support goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, S6896 [26NO], S7276 [29NO]

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: provide additional funding for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (see H.R. 3887), H440 [2FE]

Medicare: repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see S. 3659), S7458 [5DE] (see H.R. 5942), H3699 [8JN]

Medicare Integrity Program: improve operations of recovery auditors to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Remarks in House

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation: grant funding, H3408 [5JN]

CENTERVILLE, OH

Letters

Economic climate for small businesses: Stephanie Rumford, Rumford Industrial Group, E1539 [14SE]

Remarks in House

Rumford Industrial Group: tribute, E1539 [14SE]

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Reports filed

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

CENTRAL AMERICA

Amendments

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE], H6840 [18DE]

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, H1529 [22MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H1163 [6MR], H6079–H6083 [19SE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), Senate amendment, H6840, H6841 [18DE]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Reports filed

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

Texts of

H.R. 3783, Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, H6079 [19SE]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

CENTRAL DELTA WATER AGENCY

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1049 [29FE]

CENTRAL ELECTRIC CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1356 [31JY]

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3295, H3297, H3298, H3299, H3300, H3301, H3302, H3305 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S8508 [28DE]

Analyses

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 3454), S8514 [28DE]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act (S. 3398), S5137 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Res. 695), H3914 [20JN]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (see H.R. 4257), H1570 [26MR]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3454), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 5743), H2712 [15MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (see S. 3398), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6610), H6505 [28NO]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (see S. 3367), S4821 [10JY]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3260), S3688 [4JN] (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 5924), H3660 [7JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S4893 [11JY]

Letters

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Federal information security improvement: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E699 [27AP]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E699 [27AP]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H3309 [31MY]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H3309 [31MY]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Motions

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3306 [31MY]

Remarks in House

CIA: increase recruitment and retention of racial and ethnic minorities to professional intelligence positions, H3301, H3302 [31MY]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2187–H2192 [26AP], E668 [26AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3290–H3309 [31MY], E955 [1JN], E2027 [1JA]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), motion to recommit, H3306 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), H7466 [30DE], H7479–H7485 [31DE]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (H.R. 6610), E1823 [28NO]

National security: expansion of paramilitary role relative to execution of drone strikes, H7483, H7484 [31DE]

——— impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, H3664 [8JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on improving methods of granting security clearances to subcontractors and notifying them of Federal classified contracting opportunities, H3298 [31MY]

Petraeus, David H.: call for independent review of FBI investigation of allegations leading to resignation as CIA Director, H6393–H6395 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946 [12JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S3939–S3942 [12JN], S4186 [14JN], S4261 [19JN], S4359 [20JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), unanimous-consent request, S3942 [12JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S5820 [1AU], S8343–S8345 [21DE], S8403 [27DE], S8513 [28DE]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (S. 3398), S5136 [18JY]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (S. 3367), S4825 [10JY]

——— impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3109 [14MY], S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946, S3954 [12JN], S4622 [26JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN], S6260 [12SE], S6316 [13SE], S6598–S6601 [21SE]

——— prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4619 [26JN], S5054 [17JY], S5186 [19JY], S5279 [24JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5743, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Federal Information Security Improvement: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4257) (H. Rept. 112–455), H2203 [26AP]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3454) (S. Rept. 112–192), S5658 [30JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 5743) (H. Rept. 112–490), H3166 [22MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5743, intelligence services appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 4257, Federal information security improvement, H2187–H2189 [26AP]

H.R. 5743, intelligence services appropriations, H3295–H3297 [31MY]

S. 3454, intelligence services appropriations, H7479–H7481 [31DE]

S. Res. 489, support Dept. of Justice appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3982 [12JN]

CENTRAL MAINE DISPOSAL (business)

Remarks in House

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

CENTRAL OREGON JOBS AND WATER SECURITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2060), H3432–H3434 [5JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2060) (H. Rept. 112–438), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2060, provisions, H3432 [5JN]

CENTRAL OREGON VETERANS OUTREACH (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E510 [29MR]

CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Amendments

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Bills and resolutions

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Motions

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Remarks in House

California: ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

CENTRALIA, MO

Remarks in House

Centralia High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E1738 [9NO]

CENTRE COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Centre County Women’s Resource Center: tribute, H5118 [23JY]

Shaner, Lance T.: Navy League of Central Pennsylvania Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H5902 [12SE]

CENTURY ALUMINUM CO.

Remarks in Senate

Retirees: ratification of agreement to restore health care benefits, S1665 [14MR]

CERES, CA

Remarks in House

Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

CERNOBORI, LUBIANA BAGNESCHI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E613 [23AP]

CERNOK, VICTORIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1218 [10JY]

CERULLO, JOSEPH D.

Remarks in House

UNICO National (organization): Hazleton, PA, chapter Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681 [5OC]

CESAR E. CHAVEZ (U.S.S.)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E693 [27AP]

CEVASCO, MARC A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1905 [11DE]

CHABAD OF THE VALLEY (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5697 [2AU]

CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4146 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3429 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5860 [11SE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H441 [2FE]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program (see H.R. 1739), H182 [25JA]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 1385), H3733 [18JN]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H641 [8FE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Budget: eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 4216), H1426 [20MR] (see H.R. 6654), H6806 [13DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H221 [31JA]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H376 [1FE] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 5163), H2271 [27AP]

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H6234 [20SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1808 [29MR]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5328 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

Dept. of Defense: transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 3422), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1811 [30MR]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H4065 [26JN]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H1134 [1MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1018 [28FE]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2134 [25AP]

——— require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3068), H903 [16FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H441 [2FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H27 [17JA]

Food: replace certain Federal nutrition programs with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 6518), H6275 [21SE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

Foreign trade: improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

——— require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H2034 [19AP]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3976 [21JN]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (see H. Con. Res. 102), H902 [16FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Health: repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H6505 [28NO]

——— require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 360), H5292 [25JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H5201 [24JY]

Honduras: limit assistance pending certification that the Government of Honduras has settled all outstanding expropriation claims brought by U.S. companies (see H.R. 2200), H5009 [18JY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2712 [15MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H5728 [7AU]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H1154 [5MR]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H3268 [30MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H948 [21FE]

——— sanction foreign financial institutions providing secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions (see H.R. 3880), H439 [2FE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3481 [5JN]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3267 [30MY]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2570 [9MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

——— continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H1915 [17AP]

Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, London, OH: designate (see H.R. 5984), H3977 [21JN]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H2033 [19AP]

——— recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H6284 [25SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H3808 [19JN]

Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 5985), H3977 [21JN]

Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Grove City, OH: designate (see H.R. 5983), H3977 [21JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2647 [10MY]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H1154 [5MR]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H3105 [17MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

Members of Congress: impose a daily reduction in rates of pay if Congress fails to agree to a concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 4036), H1498 [21MR]

——— prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H5009 [18JY]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H1274 [7MR]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H79 [18JA]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1847 [16AP]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H5201 [24JY]

——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H79 [18JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6765 [12DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5202 [24JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H4908 [17JY]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (see H.R. 4081), H1018 [28FE]

——— modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H1210 [6MR]

——— reform role of procurement center representatives in the Federal contracting acquisition process (see H.R. 3980), H1018 [28FE]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (see H.R. 3851), H1017 [28FE]

——— improve lending and cooperation between the National Credit Union Administration and SBA (see H.R. 4191), H1304 [8MR]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H1018 [28FE]

——— modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 3850), H1017 [28FE]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H966 [27FE]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see H.R. 3572), H1154 [5MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H3267 [30MY]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5130 [23JY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H1571 [26MR]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H2715 [15MY]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H4064 [26JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1811 [30MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Voting: express that it is not a violation of the equal protection clause to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services or overseas citizens to exercise right to vote (see H. Res. 799), H6232 [20SE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H6062 [14SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1359 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 102), H726 [14FE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6274 [21SE]

Tariff: frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like (see H.R. 4443), H2030 [19AP]

——— frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like, the foregoing of plastics (see H.R. 4444), H2030 [19AP]

U.S. Housing Act: reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 (see H.R. 4145), H1209 [6MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 102), H726 [14FE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H1806 [29MR]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (H.R. 6504), H6278 [21SE]

Tariff: frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like, the foregoing of plastics (H.R. 4444), H2032 [19AP]

——— frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like (H.R. 4443), H2032 [19AP]

U.S. Housing Act: reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 (H.R. 4145), H1209 [6MR]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5445 [31JY]

Cincinnati, OH: prohibit funding for streetcar project, H4147 [27JN]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1371 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3096 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: regional economic development programs funding, H3429, H3430 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5787, H5788, H5789 [11SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4147 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3429, H3430 [5JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H3802 [19JN]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4763 [10JY]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5570 [1AU]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2483 [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4887 [17JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1969 [18AP]

Ohio: tribute to availability of home health services to senior citizens, E1617• [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H3802 [19JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 2), H3802 [19JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4763 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H3802 [19JN]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1969 [18AP]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (H.R. 6504), H6838, H6839 [18DE]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1967, H1968 [18AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, H1968 [18AP]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3096 [17MY]

Tributes

Coombs, John L., E475• [28MR]

CHAFFETZ, JASON (a Representative from Utah)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4104 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3382 [1JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2531 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Courts: provide for recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (see H.R. 6245), H5628 [1AU]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3707 [15JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4605 [28JN]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see H.R. 4068), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3977 [21JN]

——— provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H6578 [30NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H802 [15FE]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H5712 [2AU]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for additional visas for certain entrepreneurs and job creators (see H.R. 6210), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2288 [27AP]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4685 [9JY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1210 [6MR]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1017 [28FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see H.R. 4152), H3105 [17MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Space policy: express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

——— remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3288), H1916 [17AP]

Taxation: repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H3363 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see H.R. 6480), H6273 [21SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President (see H.R. 4093), H1016 [28FE]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (see H.R. 4484), H2064 [24AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (H.R. 6485), H6277 [21SE]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (H.R. 6480), H6277 [21SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President (H.R. 4093), H1017 [28FE]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (H.R. 4484), H2067 [24AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H161 [25JA]

Letters

Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1404 [20MR]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1404 [20MR]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act: Frank C. Carlucci, H5410 [31JY]

——— Fred Thompson, H5410 [31JY]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks

Budget: deficit, H1030 [29FE], H1680 [28MR], H4104 [27JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1680, H1714, H1715, H1717 [28MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3762 [19JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4169, H4171 [28JN]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411, H5413 [31JY]

Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3382 [1JN]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4104 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493, H2495 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System of the Central Utah Project, H3762 [19JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4104 [27JN]

District of Columbia: revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), H6772, H6773 [13DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3382 [1JN]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6768, H6770, H6771 [13DE]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H4661, H4662 [9JY]

Federal employees: clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), H5410, H5411 [31JY]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H228, H307, H308 [1FE]

——— make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (H.R. 828), H5414, H5415 [31JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5152 [24JY]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), H6771, H6772 [13DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4163, H4408 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4169, H4171 [28JN]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2191 [26AP]

——— require regulatory information provided to private-sector cybersecurity entities sharing intelligence community cybersecurity systems remain subject to the Freedom of Information Act, H2170 [26AP]

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28• [17JA]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H6097, H6098 [19SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2170 [26AP]

OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal Pilot Program (H.R. 665), H1401, H1403, H1405 [20MR]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7321 [19DE]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), H5405, H5408, H5409 [31JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2493, H2495, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493, H2495 [9MY]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (H.R. 4484), H5085 [23JY]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), H6733, H6735, H6738 [12DE]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), Senate amendment, H7495, H7497, H7498 [31DE]

Tributes

Covey, Stephen R., E1287• [19JY]

Densley, Steve, E766• [10MY]

Ivie, Nicholas J., E1695• [12OC]

Merkely, Eric, E27• [17JA]

Tarbet, Brian L., E989• [6JN]

CHALEFF, GERALD L.

Letters

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4450 [25JN]

CHALMERS, RYAN

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

CHAMBERLAIN, WILT

Remarks in House

National Basketball Association: anniversary of 100-point game, E245 [27FE]

CHAMBERS, ANDREW W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E223 [17FE]

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE related term(s) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Articles and editorials

Board of Directors—Larry Corum, S5252 [23JY]

Jim Booth Committed to Economic Development, S1676 [14MR]

Mortimers—A Good Place To Call Home, S1785 [19MR]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN] (see H. Res. 678), H3480 [5JN]

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization: David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

Press releases

Ex-Im Bank Support: several organizations, H2467 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Alden, NY: tribute to Alden Farmers Market, E1578 [20SE]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E561 [17AP]

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E45 [18JA]

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Bartron, Robert A.: Montrose, PA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E913 [31MY]

Bohl, Priscilla: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1826 [28NO]

Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]

Cape Cod, MA: anniversary of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, E1030 [8JN]

Carpinteria, CA: anniversary of Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, E78 [25JA]

Carrollton, MO: anniversary of Carrollton Area Chamber of Commerce, E297 [1MR]

Didone, Cristina: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Female Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E1515 [13SE]

Doutt, Nancy: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Duchon, Elliott: Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

EDS Waste Solutions, Inc.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E1080 [19JN]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561, E562 [17AP]

Farmington (ME) Daily Bulldog: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Goins, Wendy: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E170 [9FE]

Golden, CO: Golden Parks and Recreation Dept. recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award, E172 [9FE]

——— USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage Six Team recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award, E174 [9FE]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

Inman, Joni: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Johnson, Lynn: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Entrepreneur Day, E1135 [26JN]

Kennett, Bayard: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1732 [2NO]

Kranz, Ken: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E26 [17JA]

Lewisville, TX: anniversary of Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, E1743 [13NO]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Mazurkiwecz, Jeannine Lesante: Hazleton, PA, Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E819 [16MY]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Good Egg Breakfast, E1717 [23OC]

——— anniversary of Modesto Chamber of Commerce, E319 [6MR]

Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

New Bedford, MA: tribute to New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, E1741 [13NO]

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

Newport, ME: tribute to Sebasticook Valley, ME, Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E152 [7FE]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Oliver, Jeanne: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1823 [28NO]

Orange, TX: anniversary of Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, E388 [20MR]

Outsmart Office Solutions (company): National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce LGBT Supplier of the Year Award recipient, E1783 [16NO]

Padron, Eduardo J.: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand In My Shoes Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Pinkham, Peter: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1733 [2NO]

Proctor, Betty: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624 [24AP]

Russell, Cindy: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1734 [2NO]

Seif, Dean: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Award recipient, E42 [18JA]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Sonoma County, CA: anniversary of Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, E1866 [4DE]

South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA]

Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600, E1610 [21SE]

Texas: tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H6609 [4DE]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Metro Orlando, FL, chapter Hispanic Chamber of the Year award recipient, E1615 [21SE]

Varnell, Leah: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival honoree of Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, E1754 [14NO]

Winona, MN: anniversary of Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, H3588 [7JN]

Yarmouth, MA: anniversary of Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, E1699 [16OC]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Frederick County, MD: anniversary of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, S1456 [7MR]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, S848 [16FE]

Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]

——— Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vermont Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6836 [15NO]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (S. Res. 482), S3782 [6JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Sugar price support program funding: St. Mary Parish, LA, Chamber of Commerce, E1206 [9JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 482, U.S. Chamber of Commerce anniversary, S3782 [6JN]

CHAMBLEE, VIRGINIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1540 [14SE]

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Senator from Georgia)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3791 [6JN], S3917, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3992 [12JN], S4209, S4210, S4211, S4217 [14JN], S4240 [18JN], S4274, S4276 [19JN], S4353, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4419 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6961, S6962, S6972, S6973, S6974 [27NO], S7047, S7098, S7119 [28NO], S7216, S7217, S7253, S7254 [29NO], S7385 [4DE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S8508 [28DE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4979, S4980 [12JY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S1050 [27FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S640 [14FE], S1398 [5MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1854, S1855, S1856, S1871 [20MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S5048 [16JY], S5086 [17JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5495, S5507, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5579, S5591 [26JY], S5661, S5673, S5676 [30JY], S5748, S5760 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S3785 [6JN]

American Podiatric Medical Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 528), S5304 [24JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6746 [13NO]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 1316), S2496 [18AP]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Constitution—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (see S. Res. 376), S1577 [12MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 881), S2602 [23AP]

Credit: restore and repair mortgage markets by making them transparent, bringing in private capital, and winding down Government-sponsored enterprises (see S. 1834), S389 [7FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S5382 [25JY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S5048 [16JY]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2970 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S76 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 968), S132 [26JA]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S3088 [10MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3249), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN]

——— terminate the U.S. Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program (see S. 1385), S4951 [12JY]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 1350), S6895 [26NO]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN] (see S. Res. 529), S5487 [26JY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see S. 503), S3900 [11JN]

EPA: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: modify provisions relative to exemption for computer systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, or other similarly skilled workers (see S. 1747), S4789 [9JY]

——— preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see S. 1734), S909 [17FE]

FDIC: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S5487 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 2085), S4675 [27JN]

Federal employees: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (see S. 376), S132 [26JA]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3632 [24MY]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S2325 [16AP]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6948 [27NO]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see S. 1438), S6271 [12SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see S. 2176), S1540 [8MR]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S4418 [21JN]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2288), S2732 [25AP]

Intelligence services: specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (see S. 3314), S4299 [19JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to reporting requirements for interest on deposits maintained at U.S. offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals (see S.J. Res. 40), S3424 [22MY]

——— make the Free File Program permanent (see S. 1796), S3088 [10MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2002 [22MR]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 1162), S2824 [26AP] (see S. 3292), S4369 [20JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S2825 [26AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S3175 [15MY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S5382 [25JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S909 [17FE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 2342), S5382 [25JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S132 [26JA]

National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities: support goals and ideals of Movement Is Life initiative (see S. Res. 535), S5870 [1AU]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 468), S3329 [21MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371, 3221), S3730 [5JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S208 [31JA]

——— repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S699 [15FE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6746 [13NO]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S6271 [12SE]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S6948 [27NO]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4419 [21JN]

Taxation: clarify that paper which is commonly recycled does not constitute a qualified energy resource under the renewable electricity production credit (see S. 2143), S3785 [6JN]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 845), S6063 [10SE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2394 [17AP]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3281 [17MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 543), S1848 [20MR]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 1461), S389 [7FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S3130 [14MY]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S4893 [11JY]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3236), S3731 [5JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S4299 [19JN]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S2656 [24AP]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1790 [19MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S6947 [27NO]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Res. 602), S6947 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (see S. 3363), S4773 [29JN]

Letters

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE]

Privilege of the floor

Dubinski, Igor, S7359 [3DE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4269 [19JN], S4354, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4398 [21JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3824 [7JN]

Civil liberties: prohibit unreasonable search or seizure of records of individuals held by a third party without express consent or issuance of a probable cause warrant, S8422 [27DE]

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3719, S3720 [5JN], S5819 [1AU]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1203 [1MR]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S6778 [14NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6480 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Farmers Market Promotion Program funding, S4357 [20JN]

——— limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

——— move the sugar import quota adjustment date forward in the crop year, S4356 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7168 [29NO]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S6480 [20SE]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7168 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8421, S8423 [27DE]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S4359 [20JN]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4285 [19JN]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6575 [21SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8412, S8417, S8421, S8423 [27DE], S8458, S8460, S8515 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6575 [21SE]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, S5948 [2AU]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1525 [8MR]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S5820 [1AU]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, S3720 [5JN]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S3126 [14MY]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3719, S3720 [5JN], S5819 [1AU]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1188 [1MR]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1187 [1MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8458, S8460 [28DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2222 [29MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1187 [1MR]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5909 [2AU], S6778 [14NO]

Statements

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE]

Tributes

Bisher, Furman, S2221 [29MR]

Burgess, Ronald L., S4941 [12JY]

Gracie, Wayne R., S2813• [26AP]

Jackson, Don, S8038• [13DE]

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Leadership Alliance: tribute to membership, E1331 [25JY]

CHAMOUN, FADY

Remarks in House

Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute to honorees, E1784 [16NO]

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Remarks in House

Champaign County, IL: anniversary of Champaign County Farm Bureau, E127 [3FE]

McGill, Tyler: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1485 [12SE]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: anniversary of Division of Campus Recreation, E1679 [2OC]

——— tribute to women’s volleyball team, E48 [19JA]

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL

Remarks in House

Champaign County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E127 [3FE]

CHAMPION, EUGENE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E162 [8FE]

CHAN, AMY B.

Letters

Election of Ron Barber to the House of Representatives, H3753 [19JN]

CHAN, CHIU MOON

Obituaries

Houston (TX) Chronicle, E949 [1JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E949 [1JN]

CHAN, STEVEN D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E633 [24AP]

CHANDLER, BEN (a Representative from Kentucky)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H3481 [5JN]

Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H4605 [28JN]

——— prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H4064 [26JN]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H5328 [26JY]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (see H. Res. 517), H78 [18JA]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H3577 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H6152 [19SE]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H571 [7FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4064 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H4064 [26JN]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H4064 [26JN]

——— improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 2053), H4685 [9JY]

——— improve provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 1855), H4685 [9JY]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H4064 [26JN]

Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 2159), H1210 [6MR]

Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 1821), H1497 [21MR]

FDA: provide for regulation of medical gases (see H.R. 2227), H1915 [17AP]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

——— provide amortization authority in certain situations for capital calculation under the Financial Institutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (see H.R. 1356), H3577 [6JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3577 [6JN]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1978 [18AP]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H6280 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1916 [17AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H5009 [18JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1915 [17AP]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H3577 [6JN]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H3578 [6JN]

——— repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H3481 [5JN]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H3976 [21JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6279 [21SE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H3578 [6JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H696 [13FE]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H641 [8FE]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H3363 [31MY]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2813 [16MY]

——— express that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress should not be less than the effective rate paid by middle class Americans (see H. Con. Res. 103), H944 [17FE]

——— extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 865), H4685 [9JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H2447 [8MY]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H3267 [30MY]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3171 [25MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 622), H1977 [18AP]

Remarks

FDA: develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, H3230• [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3230• [30MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3293 [31MY]

National Teach Ag Day: observance, H1221 [7MR]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team (H. Res. 622), H1917 [18AP]

Versailles, KY: anniversary of Versailles High School 1962 State football championship, E1523• [13SE]

Tributes

Runyon, Keith, E1104• [21JN]

Schaars, Barbara, E1393• [3AU]

CHANDLER, SHANA

Remarks in House

West, Hudson S.: tribute to birth, E499 [29MR]

CHANEY, FELMERS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1916 [12DE], E1940 [17DE]

CHANEY, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1667 [28SE]

CHANG, DEBBIE I.

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

CHANG, ILWOONG

Remarks in House

Asian American Medical Association: Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]

CHAPA, ROBERTO

Remarks in House

Urbana, IL: tribute to University Laboratory High School robotics team, E456 [27MR]

CHAPDELAINE, JAMES

Remarks in House

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010 [7JN]

CHAPIN, JAMES T.

Remarks in House

Police Week: observance, E860 [18MY]

CHAPMAN, AMANDA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4831 [10JY]

CHAPMAN, ANDREA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1098 [28FE], S6284 [12SE]

CHAPMAN, RICHARD F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1785 [16NO]

CHAPPELL, SHERI POLSTER

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

CHARACTER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (organization)

Remarks in House

Coppell, TX: Mockingbird Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award, E1715 [23OC]

CHARD, DAVID J.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

CHARDON, OH

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of school shooting in Chardon, OH, H993 [28FE]

Remarks in Senate

Chardon High School: express condolences to community and families of victims of shooting, S1186, S1187 [1MR]

CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations; Tax-Exempt Organizations

Amendments

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7750, S7752 [11DE], H7447 [30DE]

Articles and editorials

Innovation and Passion, in the Nonprofit World—Rita Markley of COTS Talks About the Importance of Partnerships in a World of Great Need, Limited Funds, S6791 [14NO]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

Committee on Small Business (House): expand jurisdiction to include nonprofit organizations (see H. Res. 768), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H1977 [18AP]

Homeless: urge public and private institutions to continue to work to eliminate homelessness and recognize efforts of those who work to assist the homeless (see H. Res. 806), H6300 [2OC]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Library of Congress: revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (see H.R. 6122), H4863 [12JY]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see S. Res. 509), S4636 [26JN] (see H. Res. 702), H3981 [25JN]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S2243 [29MR]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 597), S6855 [15NO]

Taxation: allow a deduction for charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 5849), H3162 [18MY]

——— allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 3299), S4203 [14JN]

——— exempt private foundations from the tax on excess business holdings in the case of certain philanthropic enterprises which are independently supervised (see S. 3377), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 4035), H801 [15FE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

——— treat Korea Defense Service Medal recipients as war veterans for purposes of determining whether contributions to posts and organizations of war veterans are charitable contributions (see H.R. 5903), H3577 [6JN]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (see S. 3640), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6328), H5706 [2AU]

Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see S. 3698), S8203 [19DE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Motions

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E980 [5JN], E1622 [21SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation: tribute to Birdies & Butterflies fundraiser, E1732 [2NO]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1530 [14SE]

Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]

Congress: results of congressional baseball game, H4631, H4632 [29JN]

——— results of congressional women’s softball game, H3783 [19JN], H3931 [21JN]

Congressional Hockey Caucus: tribute to Lawmakers v. Lobbyists charity hockey game, H1235 [7MR]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute, E454 [27MR]

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: tribute, H1291 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk, E480 [28MR]

Feed My Starving Children (organization): anniversary, H6419 [16NO]

Filipino Community of Guam (organization): anniversary, E1731 [2NO]

Gary Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1637 [21SE]

Guam: anniversary of Salvation Army Guam Corps, E557 [17AP]

Library of Congress: revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (H.R. 6122), H5742 [10SE]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H810 [16FE], E711 [7MY]

Minden, LA: tribute to charity auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H787 [15FE]

National AMBUCS, Inc.: tribute to Wichita, KS, Air Capital AMBUCS chapter, H1139 [5MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1289 [8MR]

Taiwan: tribute to donations toward Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, E1858 [30NO], E1863 [3DE], E1878, E1882 [5DE], E1967 [19DE]

Taxation: extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

——— preserve deductions for mortgage interest and charitable donations, H5679 [2AU]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), H5825 [11SE], H6440, H6441 [27NO], E1834 [29NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), Senate amendment, H7446–H7448 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

United Way: anniversary, H4647 [29JN], E1087 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1101, E1107 [21JN], E1172, E1179 [28JN], E1204, E1208 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, S6532 [20SE]

Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) (organization): tribute, S6791 [14NO]

Economy: impact of free enterprise system on charitable giving, S3063 [10MY]

Fort Scott, KS: tribute to Lowell Milken Center for National Projects Kick-off, S6444 [19SE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (S. Res. 596), S6827 [14NO]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (S. Res. 509), S4642 [26JN]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 415), S2282 [29MR]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 522), S5023 [16JY]

Nevada Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, S6336 [13SE]

Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 597), S6871 [15NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1523 [8MR], S1596, S1597 [13MR], S1650, S1651, S1660 [14MR]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7752 [11DE]

United Way: anniversary, S3890 [11JN], S3974 [12JN], S4414, S4416 [21JN], S4720, S4721 [28JN], S4739 [29JN], S4820 [10JY]

Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (S. 3698), S8231 [19DE]

Reports filed

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Library of Congress Authority To Accept Gifts and Bequests Revision: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6122) (H. Rept. 112–624), H5326 [26JY]

Transportation Security Administration Transfer of Unclaimed Money Recovered at Airport Security Checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2179) (H. Rept. 112–468), H2441 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 6122, Library of Congress revision of authority to accept gifts and bequests, H5742 [10SE]

H.R. 6328, Clothe a Homeless Hero Act, H6440 [27NO]

S. 3698, Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans To Express Thanks for Service (FOR VETS) Act, S8231 [19DE]

S. Res. 411, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 415, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2258, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 509, recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation, S4640, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 522, National Child Awareness Month, S5023, S5049 [16JY]

S. Res. 596, permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy, S6806, S6827 [14NO]

S. Res. 597, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6858, S6871 [15NO]

Tributes

Houston, Whitney E., S906 [17FE]

CHARITY PRODUCTIONS (organization)

Remarks in House

Ecumenical Hurricane Forum: tribute, H3279 [31MY]

CHARLES, ERIC

Poems

‘‘Power of One—Ode to Ms. Natasha Trethewey’’, E1527 [14SE]

CHARLES, ETIENNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E981 [5JN]

CHARLES CITY, IA

Remarks in House

Garden, Brady R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1737 [9NO]

CHARLES CITY, VA

Remarks in House

Mount Zion Baptist Church: anniversary, E930 [31MY]

CHARLES DREW UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Graduates: tribute, E964 [1JN]

CHARLES LAFITTE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

CHARLESTON, MS

Remarks in House

National Charleston Day Organization: tribute, E1757 [15NO]

CHARLESTON, SC

Obituaries

Mason, Mary T. Grayson: Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, E853 [18MY]

CHARLESTON, WV

Remarks in House

Cox, T. Randolph: YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV, Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380 [1AU]

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]

CHARLESTON (SC) POST AND COURIER

Obituaries

Mason, Mary T. Grayson, E853 [18MY]

CHARLOTTE, NC

Remarks in Senate

Democratic Party: tribute to speeches at Democratic National Convention, S6023 [10SE]

CHASE, JOHN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E539 [16AP]

CHASE, LEAH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8577 [31DE]

CHASE, PETER M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E900 [30MY]

CHATHAM, MA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1026 [8JN]

CHAVEZ, ALICIA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E469 [28MR]

CHAVEZ, CESAR E.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Cesar E. Chavez (U.S.S.): tribute, E693 [27AP]

Tribute, H1648, H1649 [28MR], E474, E476 [28MR], E496 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2082 [27MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 410, tribute, S2172 [28MR]

CHAVEZ, DARLENE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E668 [26AP]

CHECQUE, NICHOLAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6830 [18DE]

CHEEKS, LANDRES

Bills and resolutions

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS: designate (see H.R. 3772), H26 [17JA]

Remarks in House

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS: designate (H.R. 3772), H3999, H4000 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS: designate (H.R. 3772), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3772, First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS, H3999 [26JN]

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY

Obituaries

Schmid, Jacquelyn A.: Buffalo (NY) News, E1429 [3AU]

——— Cheektowaga (NY) Am-Pol Eagle, E1430 [3AU]

CHEEKTOWAGA (NY) AM-POL EAGLE

Obituaries

Schmid, Jacquelyn A., E1430 [3AU]

CHELAN COUNTY, WA

Letters

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL TRUST TRANSFER AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3878), H374 [1FE]

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8633 [1JA]

CHEMICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

National Guard: increase authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Cost Estimates

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act (H.R. 2764): CBO, H3242 [30MY]

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Intelligence and Analysis weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions and require dissemination of information to relevant entities (H.R. 2764), H3241–H3243 [30MY], E914 [31MY]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H3031 [17MY]

National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, E914 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Reports filed

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2764) (H. Rept. 112–466), H2441 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2764, WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act, H3241 [30MY]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

CHEMICALS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: make certain considerations when assigning chemical facilities to risk-based tiers pursuant to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (see H.R. 6711), H7435 [27DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see H.R. 3909), H512 [6FE]

EPA: clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

——— implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (see S. 3552), S6340 [13SE]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

——— prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (see H.R. 4166), H1303 [8MR]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Tariff: acephate (see H.R. 5078), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5728), H2645 [10MY]

——— acetamiprid, whether or not combined with application adjuvants (see S. 2430), S2822 [26AP]

——— acetamiprid technical (see H.R. 5307), H2274 [27AP]

——— acetic acid (see H.R. 3943), H568 [7FE]

——— acetic acid, cyano-(3-[(6-methyoxy-2-benzothiazoyl)amino]-1H-isoindol-1- ylidene}-, pentyl ester (see S. 3115), S3085 [10MY]

——— acetic acid, 5 chloro-8-quinolinoxy, 1 methylhexylester (see H.R. 5023), H2268 [27AP]

——— acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide (see S. 2821), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5054), H2269 [27AP]

——— acetyl chloride (see H.R. 4593), H2066 [24AP]

——— acid black 172 (see H.R. 3920), H568 [7FE]

——— acid black 244 (chromate (2-), cobaltate (1-), and chromate (1-)) mixtures (see H.R. 3957), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 171 (see H.R. 3945), H568 [7FE] (see H.R. 4757), H2125 [25AP]

——— acid blue 221 (see H.R. 3935), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 264 (see H.R. 3963), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 284 (see H.R. 3958), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 324 (see S. 3104), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3933), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 182 (see H.R. 3948), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 278 (see H.R. 3941), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 414 (see H.R. 3938), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 426 (see H.R. 3965), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 79 (see H.R. 3944), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 137 (see H.R. 3936), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 151 (see H.R. 3934), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 230 (see H.R. 3937), H568 [7FE]

——— acifluorfen (see S. 3146), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5466), H2319 [7MY]

——— acrylate modified vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (see H.R. 5519), H2320 [7MY]

——— AE 0172747 ether (see H.R. 4574), H2066 [24AP]

——— A5546 sulfonamide (see S. 2590), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4889), H2205 [26AP]

——— Aflux 37 (see H.R. 4939), H2206 [26AP]

——— Agilon 400 (see S. 2661), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4915), H2205 [26AP]

——— agrumex (see S. 3001), S2968 [8MY]

——— aircraft grade polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 4762), H2125 [25AP]

——— alginates (see H.R. 5280), H2273 [27AP]

——— alginic acid, ammonium alginate, potassium alginate, calcium alginate, and magnesium alginate (see S. 2833), S2927 [7MY]

——— alkali metal phenate, mineral oil, and p-dodecylphenol mixtures (see S. 2499), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4943), H2206 [26AP]

——— alkene polymers mixtures (see H.R. 5040), H2268 [27AP]

——— alkene polymers with maleic anhydride, 2-(1-piperazinyl) ethylimides, diisononyl phthalate and bis(1-methylethyl)-naphthalene mixture (see S. 2740), S2926 [7MY]

——— allantoin (see H.R. 5759), H2713 [15MY]

——— allyl bromide (see H.R. 4792), H2126 [25AP]

——— allyl caproate (see S. 2973), S2967 [8MY]

——— allyl cyclohexyl propionate (see S. 2972), S2967 [8MY]

——— allyl heptoate (see S. 2966), S2967 [8MY]

——— allyl isosulfocynate (see S. 3000), S2968 [8MY]

——— allyl pentaerythritol (see H.R. 5769), H2713 [15MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperdylacetic acid (see S. 2732), S2926 [7MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperidylacetic acid (see H.R. 5100), H2269 [27AP]

——— alpha-threo phenyl-2-piperidyl acetamide (see S. 2730), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5093), H2269 [27AP]

——— Amberwood F (see S. 2965), S2967 [8MY]

——— amino ethyl carbazole (see H.R. 5212), H2272 [27AP]

——— aminocyclopyrachlor and inert ingredients mixtures (see S. 2750), S2926 [7MY]

——— ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate (see H.R. 4600), H2066 [24AP]

——— ammonium polyphosphate (see H.R. 4831), H2204 [26AP]

——— anatase titanium dioxide (see S. 2457), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5200), H2272 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2422 (see S. 2675), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5043), H2268 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2432 (see H.R. 5042), H2268 [27AP]

——— anisic aldehyde (see S. 3002), S2968 [8MY]

——— antioxidant 3114 (see H.R. 5775), H2713 [15MY]

——— aqueous hydrazine hydrate solution (see H.R. 5106), H2270 [27AP]

——— ascorbic acid encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (see S. 2646), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5600), H2442 [8MY]

——— asulam sodium salt and mixed application adjuvants (see H.R. 5079), H2269 [27AP]

——— avermectin B (see S. 2624), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4741), H2125 [25AP]

——— azadirachtin A mixtures (see H.R. 5645), H2443 [8MY]

——— azoxystrobin (see S. 2631), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4519), H2065 [24AP]

——— azoxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4518), H2065 [24AP]

——— barium carbonate, strontium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate mixture for use as emitter suspension cathode coating (see H.R. 5117), H2270 [27AP]

——— barium magnesium aluminate phosphor (see H.R. 5126), H2270 [27AP]

——— barium magnesium aluminate phosphor activated by europium or manganese (see S. 2544), S2922 [7MY]

——— barium magnesium aluminum oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5724), H2645 [10MY]

——— basic blue 7 (see S. 2824), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5056), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic blue 94—1 (see H.R. 3959), H568 [7FE]

——— basic red 1 (see S. 2826), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5053), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic red 1—1 (see S. 2825), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5061), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic red 51 (see H.R. 5582), H2442 [8MY]

——— basic violet 1 (see S. 2827), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5058), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic violet 11 (see S. 2539), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5383), H2317 [7MY]

——— basic violet 11—1 (see S. 2540), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5384), H2317 [7MY]

——— basic yellow 40 chloride based (see H.R. 5578), H2442 [8MY]

——— Bayderm bottom DLV-N (see S. 2709), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4639), H2123 [25AP]

——— Bayhydur BL 5335 (see H.R. 5235), H2272 [27AP]

——— Bayhydur XP 2547 (see H.R. 5234), H2272 [27AP]

——— Bayowet C4 (see S. 2712), S2925 [7MY]

——— b-cyfluthrin (see S. 3023, 3025), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4669), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5591), H2442 [8MY]

——— b-cyfluthrin mixtures (see H.R. 4657), H2123 [25AP] (see H.R. 5592), H2442 [8MY]

——— benfluralin (see H.R. 5024), H2268 [27AP]

——— bentazon sodium salt (see H.R. 4573), H2066 [24AP]

——— benzamide, N[[[3,5 dichloro-2-fluoro-4-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl] amino]carbonyl] 2,6 difluoro - (9Cl) (see H.R. 5002), H2268 [27AP]

——— benzamine, dodecyl-, branched (see S. 2748), S2926 [7MY]

——— benzene, polypropene derivatives (see S. 2502), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 4946), H2206 [26AP]

——— benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl) (see S. 2597), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4509), H2064 [24AP]

——— benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, with 2- aminoethanol and poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-[1-oxo-9- octadecenyl]- w-hydroxy-, (9Z) mixtures (see S. 2505), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 4936), H2206 [26AP]

——— benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-(3-sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (see S. 2802), S2927 [7MY]

——— benzenesulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 4359), H1845 [16AP] (see H.R. 4964), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 5211), H2272 [27AP]

——— benzoyl chloride (see H.R. 5767), H2713 [15MY]

——— benzyl carbazate (see S. 2615), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5675), H2566 [9MY]

——— benzylimidazole phenyl ethanol (see S. 2353), S2731 [25AP]

——— bifenazate (see S. 2855), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4773), H2125 [25AP]

——— Bifenthrin (see H.R. 4558), H2065 [24AP]

——— Bis(4-tbutylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate (see H.R. 5262), H2273 [27AP]

——— bis-phenol (see S. 2900), S2966 [8MY]

——— bisphenol A bis(3-methacryloyloxypropyl) ether substituted dimethacylate (see S. 2639), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5602), H2442 [8MY]

——— bis(2,3-dibromopropyl ether) of tetrabromobisphenol A (see S. 2865), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4787), H2126 [25AP]

——— bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate (see H.R. 5669, 5670), H2566 [9MY]

——— bitolylene diisocyanate (see S. 2391), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4968), H2267 [27AP]

——— boscalid (see H.R. 5440), H2318 [7MY]

——— brine electrolysis ion exchange apparatus (see S. 2660), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4916), H2205 [26AP]

——— brodifacoum (see H.R. 4705), H2124 [25AP]

——— bromacil (see H.R. 5667), H2566 [9MY]

——— bromacil and diuron and application adjuvants formulations (see H.R. 4497), H2064 [24AP]

——— bromoxynil octanoate (see H.R. 4493), H2064 [24AP]

——— buprofezin (see S. 2602), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4433), H2030 [19AP]

——— butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1 H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-2-[2-(2-methoxyphenyl) diazenyl]-3-oxo (see S. 2803), S2927 [7MY]

——— butane, 1-chloro (see S. 2894), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5674), H2566 [9MY]

——— butanedioic acid, dimethylester polymer with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperdine ethanol (see H.R. 5753), H2713 [15MY]

——— butralin (see S. 2856), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4786), H2126 [25AP]

——— calcium chloride phosphate activated by manganese and/or antimony for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5725), H2645 [10MY]

——— calcium chloride phosphate phosphor (see H.R. 5120), H2270 [27AP]

——— calcium chloride phosphate phosphor activated by manganese and antimony (see S. 2535), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5119), H2270 [27AP]

——— canagliflozin (see S. 2921), S2966 [8MY]

——— caprolactam disulfide with an elastomer binder of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and ethyl vinyl acetate, and dispersing agents mixtures (see S. 2489), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4938), H2206 [26AP]

——— captan (see S. 2512), S2922 (see S. 2771), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5622), H2443 [8MY]

——— captan technical (see H.R. 5445), H2318 [7MY]

——— Caramba fungicide (see H.R. 5399), H2318 [7MY]

——— carbamic acid (see H.R. 4557), H2065 [24AP]

——— carbamic acid, [4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-[[[[methyl(1-methylethyl amino]sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]-, ethyl ester (PCM) (see H.R. 4569), H2065 [24AP]

——— carbaryl (see S. 2587), S2923 [7MY]

——— Carbofuran technical (see H.R. 4559), H2065 [24AP]

——— carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,6-hexanediol (see S. 2926), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4710), H2124 [25AP]

——— carbonic dihydrazide (see S. 2508), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5105), H2270 [27AP]

——— Carbosulfan technical (see H.R. 4560), H2065 [24AP]

——— carfentrazone-ethyl (see H.R. 4614), H2067 [24AP]

——— cerium nitrate (see S. 2739), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5182), H2271 [27AP]

——— cerium sulfide pigments (see S. 2942), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5629), H2443 [8MY]

——— C5-8 perfluorocarbonalkanes (see S. 2635), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5599), H2442 [8MY]

——— C5-18 perfluorocarbon alkanes, perfluorocarbon amines, and/or perfluorocarbon ethers mixtures (see S. 2636), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5598), H2442 [8MY]

——— chemical mixtures (see S. 2727), S2925 (see S. 2733), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 3101, 3102, 3103, 3105, 3114), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3949), H568 [7FE] (see H.R. 5305), H2274 [27AP]

——— chemicals (see S. 2772), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 2979), S2967 (see S. 3004), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4854, 4864), H2204 (see H.R. 4940), H2206 [26AP]

——— chloroacetic acid, sodium salt (see H.R. 4592), H2066 [24AP]

——— chloroacetone (see H.R. 4704), H2124 [25AP]

——— chlorobenzene (see S. 2694), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5238), H2272 [27AP]

——— chloromethylbenzene (see S. 2715), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4633), H2123 [25AP]

——— chlorophyllin (see H.R. 5581), H2442 [8MY]

——— chlorotrifluoroethylene (see H.R. 4861), H2204 [26AP]

——— chromate(4-), [7-amino-3-[(3-chloro-2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonato(3-)][6-amino-4-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxy 5-nitro-3-[(sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonato(4-)]-, tetrasodium (P 96-1335) (see H.R. 5146), H2270 [27AP]

——— cinnamic acid (see S. 2352), S2731 [25AP]

——— cis-3-hexen-1-ol (see S. 2431), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5170), H2271 [27AP]

——— citronitile (see S. 2964), S2967 [8MY]

——— clodinafop (see H.R. 4479), H2039 [23AP]

——— clodinafop-propargyl (see S. 2626), S2924 [7MY]

——— clomazone (see H.R. 5404), H2318 [7MY]

——— cloquintocet-mexyl (see S. 2632), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4507), H2064 [24AP]

——— clothianidin (see S. 3015), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4576), H2066 [24AP] (see H.R. 5352), H2317 [7MY]

——— clothianidin and bacillus firmus product mixtures (see S. 3008), S2968 [8MY]

——— clothianidin and bacillus firmus strain I–1582 mixtures (see H.R. 4695), H2124 [25AP]

——— clothianidin mixtures (see H.R. 4696), H2124 [25AP]

——— coarse yttrium oxide phosphor (see H.R. 5127), H2270 [27AP]

——— cobaltate (2-) and cobaltate (3-) (see H.R. 3953), H568 [7FE]

——— cobaltate(1-), bis[4-(hydroxy-k O)-3-[2-[2-(hydroxy-k O)-1-naphthalenyl]diazenyl-k N1]benzenesulfonamidato(2-)]-, sodium (1—1) (see S. 3111), S3085 [10MY]

——— C1-3 perfluoroalkyl perfluoromorpholine (see S. 2637), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5597), H2442 [8MY]

——— copoly(acrylic acid/itaconic acid) (see S. 2638), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5603), H2442 [8MY]

——— copper oxychloride and copper hydroxide (see H.R. 5460), H2319 [7MY]

——— copper peptide (AHK-Cu) (see S. 2795), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5111), H2270 [27AP]

——— copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1—1) (see S. 2793), S2927 [7MY]

——— copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1–1) (see H.R. 5112), H2270 [27AP]

——— C12-18 alkenes, polymers (TPX) with 4-methyl-1-pentene (see S. 2435), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5174), H2271 [27AP]

——— cuprate (4-) (see H.R. 3922), H568 [7FE]

——— cuprate (4-), [2-[[3-[[substituted]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-hydroxy-5-sulfophenyl](substituted)azo], sodium salt (see S. 3112), S3085 [10MY]

——— cyanamide (see S. 2349), S2731 [25AP]

——— cyanuric chloride (see S. 2436), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4836), H2204 [26AP] (see H.R. 5768), H2713 [15MY]

——— cyasorb 1164 (see S. 2902), S2966 [8MY]

——— cyasorb 2908 (see S. 2898), S2966 [8MY]

——— cyasorb 3346 (see S. 2901), S2966 [8MY]

——— cyazofamid (see H.R. 5306), H2274 [27AP]

——— cyclogalbanate (see S. 2963), S2967 [8MY]

——— cyclopentylpropionyl chloride (see S. 2348), S2730 [25AP]

——— cyflufenamid (see S. 2428), S2822 [26AP]

——— cyfluthrin (see S. 3024), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4668), H2124 [25AP]

——— cyhalothrin mixtures (see S. 2955), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4512), H2064 [24AP]

——— cymoxanil and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5032), H2268 [27AP]

——— cypermethrin (see S. 2780), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 3139), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4745), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5084), H2269 (see H.R. 5308), H2274 [27AP] (see H.R. 5349), H2317 [7MY]

——— cyproconazole (see S. 2625), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4744), H2125 [25AP]

——— cyprodinil (see S. 2908), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4510), H2064 [24AP]

——— cyprosulfamide (see H.R. 4699), H2124 [25AP]

——— cyprosulfamide mixtures (see S. 2726), S2925 [7MY]

——— damascenone (see S. 2931), S2967 [8MY]

——— daminozide (see S. 2862), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4784), H2126 [25AP]

——— decanedioic acid, bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl) ester (see H.R. 5777), H2713 [15MY]

——— deltamethrin (see H.R. 4658), H2123 [25AP]

——— DEMBB (see S. 2524), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4475), H2039 [23AP]

——— DEPCT (see H.R. 5006), H2268 [27AP]

——— Desmodur BL 1100/1 (see H.R. 5236), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur E 14 (see H.R. 5230), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur HL BA (see H.R. 5231), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur R-E (see H.R. 5247), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur RF-E (see H.R. 5249), H2273 [27AP]

——— D-galacto-D-mannan (see S. 2506), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 4945), H2206 [26AP]

——— D-galacto-D-mannan, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride (83589-59-7), 1-propanaminium, 2,3-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (34004-36-9) and water (see S. 2504), S2824 [26AP]

——— diacid modified vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (see H.R. 5517), H2320 [7MY]

——— diaminodecane (see S. 2994), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4855), H2204 [26AP]

——— dianil (see H.R. 5210), H2272 [27AP]

——— dichlormid (see H.R. 5017), H2268 [27AP]

——— dichloroacetyl chloride (see S. 2598), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5504), H2320 [7MY]

——— dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester (see H.R. 4495), H2064 [24AP]

——— dicumyl peroxide (see H.R. 4690), H2124 [25AP]

——— di-cup organic peroxide (see S. 2711), S2925 [7MY]

——— didecanoyl peroxide (see H.R. 5261), H2273 [27AP]

——— diethenyl-benzene polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, sulfonated (see S. 2653), S2924 [7MY]

——— diethyl ketone (see H.R. 4566), H2065 [24AP]

——— diethylaminoethyl-dextran (see S. 2350), S2731 [25AP]

——— difenoconazole (see S. 2907), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4508), H2064 [24AP]

——— difenoconazole and mefenoxam mixtures (see S. 2618), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4514), H2065 [24AP]

——— diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (see H.R. 5702), H2566 [9MY]

——— dilauroyl peroxide (see H.R. 5260), H2273 [27AP]

——— dimethomorph (see H.R. 5439), H2318 [7MY]

——— dimethyl carbonate (see H.R. 4499), H2064 [24AP]

——— dimethyl carbonate polymer with 1,6-hexanediol copolymer and 2-oxepanone (see S. 2763), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5252), H2273 [27AP]

——— dimethyl dicarbonate (see S. 2697), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5240), H2272 [27AP]

——— dimethyl hydrogen phosphite (see S. 3011), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5343), H2317 [7MY]

——— dimethyl malonate (see S. 3031), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4728), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5003), H2268 [27AP]

——— dimethyl 3,3’-thiodipropionate (see H.R. 4750), H2125 [25AP]

——— dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1, 4-benzenedicarboxylate (see H.R. 5678), H2566 [9MY]

——— dimethylisopropylamine (DMIPA) (see S. 2687), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5378), H2317 [7MY]

——— dinotefuran (see H.R. 4572), H2066 [24AP] (see H.R. 5350), H2317 [7MY]

——— diphenyl sulfide (see H.R. 5004), H2268 [27AP]

——— diphosphoric acid, polymers with ethoxylated reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (see S. 2981), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4862), H2204 [26AP]

——— direct green 91 (see H.R. 3950), H568 [7FE]

——— direct red 84 (see H.R. 3942), H568 [7FE]

——— direct yellow 119 (see H.R. 5575), H2442 [8MY]

——— Disflamoll DPK (see S. 2718), S2925 [7MY]

——— Disflamoll TOF (see S. 2684), S2925 [7MY]

——— disperse blue 56 (see H.R. 3962), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 77 (see S. 3110), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3925), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 77 mixtures (see H.R. 3969), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 284 (see H.R. 3931, 3961), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 359 (see H.R. 5590), H2442 [8MY]

——— disperse orange 288 (see H.R. 3960), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 60 (see S. 3119), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3917), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 159 (see H.R. 3951), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 311 (see H.R. 3954), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 367, benzo, and acetic acid mixtures (see H.R. 3968), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 367 mixtures (see H.R. 3939), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 42 (see H.R. 4755), H2125 [25AP]

——— disperse yellow 64 (see S. 3118), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3918), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 71 (see H.R. 3956), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 184—1 (see H.R. 3947), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 241 (see H.R. 5589), H2442 [8MY]

——— di-tert-amyl-2’-hydroxyphenyl) benzotriazole (see H.R. 5752), H2713 [15MY]

——— di-tert-butyl polysulfides (see H.R. 4749), H2125 [25AP]

——— diuron and application adjuvants formulations (see H.R. 4498), H2064 [24AP]

——— diuron technical (see H.R. 4674), H2124 [25AP]

——— D-mannose (see S. 3028), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5277), H2273 [27AP]

——— DMDS (see H.R. 4999), H2267 [27AP]

——— dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9atetramethylnaphtho(2,1-b)furan (see S. 2930), S2967 [8MY]

——— dodecyl aniline, mixed isomers (see H.R. 5374), H2317 [7MY]

——— Dragosantol (see S. 2962), S2967 [8MY]

——— e-caprolactone-neopentylglycol copolymer (see S. 2927), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4716), H2124 [25AP]

——— e-caprolactone-2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol polymer (see S. 2939), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4715), H2124 [25AP]

——— E-5-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol (see H.R. 5395), H2318 [7MY]

——— Efka 6225 (see H.R. 5254), H2273 [27AP]

——— 11-aminoundecanoic acid (see S. 2698), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5452), H2319 [7MY]

——— eptam technical (see H.R. 5641), H2443 [8MY]

——— esfenvalerate (see H.R. 4501), H2064 [24AP]

——— esfenvalerate technical (see S. 2610), S2923 [7MY]

——— ester gum 10D from China (see H.R. 5290), H2273 [27AP]

——— ethalfluralin (see H.R. 5015), H2268 [27AP]

——— ethanediamide, N-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-N’-(4-isodecylphenyl)- (see S. 3169), S3087 [10MY] (see H.R. 5148), H2270 [27AP] (see H.R. 5327), H2316 [7MY]

——— ethanol, 2,2’-[[4-[2-(3,5-dinitro-2-thienyl)diazenyl]phenyl]imino]bis-, 1,1’-diacetate (see S. 3108), S3085 [10MY]

——— ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl- (see H.R. 5659), H2566 [9MY]

——— ethanoyl chloride (see S. 3172), S3087 [10MY]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced (see S. 3033), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4852), H2204 [26AP]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced, ethoxylated (see S. 2985), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4866), H2204 [26AP]

——— ethene,1 chloro-1,2,2-trifluoro (see S. 3005), S2968 [8MY]

——— ethofumesate mixtures (see H.R. 4698), H2124 [25AP]

——— ethoxyquin (see H.R. 5443), H2318 [7MY]

——— ethyl pyruvate (see H.R. 5680), H2566 [9MY]

——— ethyl salicilate (see S. 2976), S2967 [8MY]

——— ethyl 3-amino-4,4,4-trifluorocrotonate (see H.R. 4570), H2065 [24AP]

——— ethyl 2-(isocyanatosulfonyl)benzoate (see S. 2614), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4431), H2030 [19AP]

——— ethylene-propylene polymer (see S. 2486), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4942), H2206 [26AP]

——— ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers (see H.R. 4636), H2123 [25AP]

——— ethylhexylglycerine (see H.R. 5318), H2274 [27AP]

——— etoxazole (see H.R. 5353), H2317 [7MY]

——— etridiazole (see S. 2871), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4789), H2126 [25AP]

——— europium oxide (see S. 2744), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5179), H2271 [27AP]

——— famoxadone, cymoxanil, and application adjuvants (see S. 2609), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5679), H2566 [9MY]

——— Fastac (see H.R. 4692), H2124 [25AP]

——— fatty acids, C12-21 and C18-unsatd., 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidol esters and polyethylene or polypropylene or 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, hexadecyl ester mixtures (see H.R. 5268), H2273 [27AP]

——— fenamidone (see S. 3135), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4460), H2030 [19AP]

——— fenazaquin mixtures (see H.R. 5642), H2443 [8MY]

——— fenbuconazole (see H.R. 5008), H2268 [27AP]

——— fenhexamid (see S. 3133), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4682), H2124 [25AP]

——— fenoxaprop-p-ethyl, pyrasulfotole, bromoxynil octanoate, bromoxynil heptanoate, and mefenpyr-diethyl mixtures (see S. 3012, 3022), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5258), H2273 [27AP]

——— fenpropathrin (see H.R. 5351), H2317 [7MY]

——— fenpyroximate (see S. 2599), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4439), H2030 [19AP]

——— fipronil (see H.R. 5438), H2318 [7MY]

——— 5-amino-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethanamine, 1,3-butanediol and 1,1’methylenebis[4-isocyanatocyclohexane], Me Et ketone oxime- polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether blocked hexanedioic acid, dihydrazide polymer (see S. 2773), S2926 [7MY]

——— 5-chloro-1-indanone (see H.R. 4500), H2064 [24AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide (see S. 2828), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5059), H2269 [27AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide (see S. 2829), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5057), H2269 [27AP]

——— 5-ethylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4571), H2065 [24AP]

——— 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4561), H2065 [24AP]

——— 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester (see H.R. 4581), H2066 [24AP]

——— 5(1,1-dimethylheptyl) resorcinol (see S. 2736), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5087), H2269 [27AP]

——— flonicamid (see H.R. 5402), H2318 [7MY]

——— flubendiamide (see S. 2617), S2924 [7MY] (see S. 3132, 3162), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4665), H2124 [25AP]

——— flubendiamide mixtures (see H.R. 4677), H2124 [25AP]

——— fludioxonil (see S. 2627), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4708), H2124 [25AP]

——— flumioxazin (see H.R. 5355), H2317 [7MY]

——— fluopicolide (see S. 3134), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4683), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram (see S. 3130), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4684), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2681), S2925 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and prothioconazole mixtures (see S. 2719), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4679), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and pyrimethanil mixtures (see S. 2721), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4681), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and tebuconazole mixtures (see S. 2680), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4914), H2205 [26AP]

——— fluopyram and trifloxystrobin mixtures (see S. 2720), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4680), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram mixtures (see H.R. 4678), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluorescent brightener CBS-X (see H.R. 5761), H2713 [15MY]

——— fluoroalkyl acrylic copolymerisates dispersed in water (see H.R. 4838), H2204 [26AP]

——— fluoropolymers (see H.R. 5694), H2566 [9MY]

——— fluoropolymers containing 95 percent or more by weight of the monomer units tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride (see S. 2641), S2924 [7MY]

——— fluthiacet-methyl technical (see H.R. 4613), H2067 [24AP]

——— flutolanil (see S. 2601), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4432), H2030 [19AP]

——— formaldehyde, polymer with methylphenol, 2-hydroxy-3[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]propyl ether and formaldehyde, polymer with (chloromethyl) oxirane and methylphenol, 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate 2-propenoate (see S. 2537), S2922 [7MY]

——— formaldehyde polymers with aniline and with 4,4’-methylendianiline mixtures (see S. 2738), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5041), H2268 [27AP]

——— formulated product containing propyzamide as the active ingredient (see H.R. 5011), H2268 [27AP]

——— fosamine (see S. 2513), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5621), H2443 [8MY]

——— fosetyl-Al (see S. 2704), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4466), H2030 [19AP]

——— 4,8-dicyclohexyl -6-2,10-dimethyl -12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]- dioxaphosphocin (see S. 2478), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4934), H2206 [26AP]

——— 4,4’-butylidenebis [3-methyl 6 tert butylphenol] (see S. 2863), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4781), H2126 [25AP]

——— 4,4’-diamino-2,2’-stilbenedisulfonic acid (see H.R. 5917), H3660 [7JN]

——— 4,4’-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone (see S. 2980), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4863), H2204 [26AP]

——— 4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanone (see H.R. 5026), H2268 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) (see S. 2860), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4791), H2126 [25AP]

——— 4,4’-oxydianiline (see S. 2754), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5264), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-oxydiphthalic anhydride (see S. 2498), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5266), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-sulfonyldiphenol (see H.R. 5267), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-thiobis[2-(1,1-di-methylethyl)-5-methyl-phenol] (see S. 2866), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4777), H2126 [25AP]

——— 4,6-dimethyl-2-pyrimidinamine (see H.R. 4556), H2065 [24AP]

——— 4 ethoxy 1,1,1 trifluoro 3 butene-2-one (see H.R. 5014), H2268 [27AP]

——— 4-acetyltoluene (see H.R. 5547), H2441 [8MY]

——— 4-aminobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5585), H2442 [8MY]

——— 4-bromobenzyl bromide (see S. 2734), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5088), H2269 [27AP]

——— 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (see S. 3021), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4686), H2124 [25AP]

——— 4-chloro-1,8-naphthalic anhydride (see H.R. 5289), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro- a,a,a- trifluorotoluene (see S. 3099), S3085 [10MY]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-,,-trifluorotoluene (see H.R. 4517), H2065 [24AP]

——— 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (see S. 2623), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5228), H2272 [27AP]

——— 4-chloro-2-nitroaniline (see H.R. 4930), H2206 [26AP]

——— 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5577), H2442 [8MY]

——— 4-hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 5064), H2269 [27AP]

——— 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (see H.R. 5755), H2713 [15MY]

——— 4’-methoxy-2,2’,4-trimethyl diphenylamine (see S. 2336), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4733), H2125 [25AP]

——— 4-methoxy-2-methyldiphenylamine (see S. 2328), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4732), H2125 [25AP]

——— 4-nitrobenzoyl chloride (see H.R. 5754), H2713 [15MY]

——— 4-(1-thoxyethoxy) styrene-4- (t-butylcarbonyloxy) styrene-4-hydroxystyrene copolymer (see H.R. 5363), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-oxo-4-p-tolybutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM Salt) (see H.R. 5109), H2270 [27AP]

——— 4-oxo-4-p-tolylbutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM salt) (see S. 2794), S2927 [7MY]

——— 4-propylbenzaldehyde (see H.R. 4354), H1845 [16AP]

——— 4-sulfo-1,8-naphthalic anhydride potassium salt (see H.R. 5372), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine salt (see H.R. 4491), H2064 [24AP]

——— 4-vinylbenzenesulfonic acid, lithium salt (see S. 2480), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5511), H2320 [7MY]

——— 4-vinylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt hydrate (see S. 2482), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5509), H2320 [7MY]

——— Frequency herbicide (see H.R. 4691), H2124 [25AP]

——— Frescolat MGA (see S. 2967), S2967 [8MY]

——— Frescolat ML (see S. 2968), S2967 [8MY]

——— fungicide mixtures (see H.R. 5020), H2268 [27AP]

——— gadolinium oxide (see S. 2741), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5183), H2271 [27AP]

——— gallium unwrought (see S. 2460), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4925), H2206 [26AP]

——— germanium oxides (see S. 2459), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4924), H2205 [26AP]

——— germanium unwrought (see S. 2458), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4923), H2205 [26AP]

——— glufosinate-ammonium (GA) (see S. 2356), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4736), H2125 [25AP]

——— glyoxylic acid (see S. 2520), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4440), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 4595), H2066 [24AP]

——— helional (see S. 2432), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5169), H2271 [27AP]

——— helium (see S. 2735), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5075), H2269 [27AP]

——— helvetolide (see S. 2928), S2966 [8MY]

——— hexadecyl (see H.R. 5065), H2269 [27AP]

——— hexane, 1,6-dichloro- (see S. 2896), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5676), H2566 [9MY]

——— hexythiazox technical (see H.R. 5639), H2443 [8MY]

——— himic anhydride (see H.R. 5214), H2272 [27AP]

——— Hostanox P-EPQ (see S. 3168), S3087 [10MY]

——— Hostapur SAS (see S. 3142), S3086 [10MY]

——— Hostavin 3055 (see S. 3170), S3087 [10MY]

——— Hostavin 3058 (see S. 3141), S3086 [10MY]

——— huron yellow dye (see S. 2549), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5385), H2317 [7MY]

——— hydrazine hydrate, aqueous solution (see S. 2796), S2927 [7MY]

——— hydrolite 5 (see S. 2998), S2968 [8MY]

——— Hydrolite 6 (see S. 2969), S2967 [8MY]

——— hydroxylamine sulfate (see H.R. 5271), H2273 [27AP]

——— imazalil (see S. 2922), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4725, 4734, 4771), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5259), H2273 [27AP]

——— imazalil mixtures and application adjuvants (see S. 2918), S2966 [8MY]

——— imidacloprid (see S. 2385), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 3136), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4876, 4883), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid and cyfluthrin or its b-cyfluthrin isomer mixtures (see S. 2384), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4877), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5565), H2442 [8MY]

——— imidacloprid and thiodicarb mixtures (see S. 2381), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4873), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid with application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2383), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4875), H2205 [26AP]

——— Imidan technical (see H.R. 5643), H2443 [8MY]

——— imidurea (see H.R. 5760), H2713 [15MY]

——— iminodisuccinate (see S. 2706), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4641), H2123 [25AP]

——— indaziflam (see S. 3131, 3161), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4685), H2124 [25AP]

——— indaziflam mixtures (see H.R. 4676), H2124 [25AP]

——— indoxacarb and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5657), H2566 [9MY]

——— invisible blue dye (see S. 2550), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5386), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin and adsorbent (see H.R. 5082), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, iminodiacetic acid, sodium form (see H.R. 4881), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thio functionalized (see S. 2657), S2924 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with ethenylbenzene, aminophosphonic acid, sodium form (see H.R. 4882), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin of benzene, diethenyl, polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, chloromethylated, trimethylaminoquaternized (see S. 2683), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5076), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (see H.R. 4880), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5347), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of methacrylic acid cross-linked with divinylbenzene, potassium ionic form (see S. 2656), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5077), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene (see H.R. 5360), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin-methanamine, N methyl reaction products with chloromethylated divinylbenzene-styrene polymer (see S. 2658), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5081), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resins (see S. 3030), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4843, 4844), H2204 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resins consisting of copolymers of acrylic acid and diethylene glycol divinyl ether (see S. 3029), S2968 [8MY]

——— ipconazole (see S. 2853), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4783), H2126 [25AP]

——— iprodione (see H.R. 5403), H2318 [7MY]

——— isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its sodium salt (see H.R. 4601), H2066 [24AP]

——— isononylamine (see H.R. 5373), H2317 [7MY]

——— isophthalic acid (see H.R. 5296), H2273 [27AP]

——— isoviolanthrone crude dry presscake (see H.R. 5369), H2317 [7MY]

——— isoxadifen-ethyl (see H.R. 4667), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5462), H2319 [7MY]

——— isoxaflutole (see H.R. 4575), H2066 [24AP]

——— isoxaflutole and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see H.R. 4577), H2066 [24AP]

——— lambda-cyhalothrin mixtures (see H.R. 5449), H2318 [7MY]

——— lanthanum, cerium, and terbium phosphates mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2747), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5180), H2271 [27AP]

——— lanthanum oxide (see S. 2742), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5184), H2271 [27AP]

——— lanthanum phosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5726), H2645 [10MY]

——— lanthanum phosphate phosphor (see H.R. 5125), H2270 [27AP]

——— lanthanum phosphate phosphor, activated by cerium and terbium (see S. 2553), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5122), H2270 [27AP]

——— Laromer PE 55 F (see S. 2532), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5328), H2316 [7MY]

——— leucoquinizarin (see H.R. 4356), H1845 [16AP]

——— linuron (see S. 3034), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4718), H2125 [25AP]

——— lithium carbonate (see S. 3153), S3086 [10MY]

——— lithium chloride (see S. 3152), S3086 [10MY]

——— Lucirin TPO (see H.R. 4907), H2205 [26AP]

——— lutetium oxide (see S. 2943), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5627), H2443 [8MY]

——— macroporous ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thiol functionalized (see H.R. 5083), H2269 [27AP]

——— macroporous poly(divinylbenzene) (see H.R. 5346), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporus adsorpent polymers (see H.R. 5362), H2317 [7MY]

——— magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (synthetic hydrotalcite) and magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (synthetic hydrotalcite) coated with stearic acid (see S. 2434), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5167), H2271 [27AP]

——— magnesium hydroxide (see H.R. 4794), H2126 [25AP]

——— magnesium peroxide (see S. 2986), S2967 [8MY]

——— magnesium zinc aluminum hydroxide carbonate coated with stearic acid (see S. 2433), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5168), H2271 [27AP]

——— majantol (see S. 2997), S2968 [8MY]

——— mandipropamid (see S. 2521), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4706), H2124 [25AP]

——— manganese ferrite carrier covered with acrylic resin (see S. 3071), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5340), H2317 [7MY]

——— manganese flake (see S. 2379), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5469), H2319 [7MY]

——— MCPA-2-ethylhexyl (see H.R. 5012), H2268 [27AP]

——— MCPB acid and MCPB sodium salt (see H.R. 4492), H2064 [24AP]

——— menthol-D (see S. 2970), S2967 [8MY]

——— Mesamoll (see H.R. 4642), H2123 [25AP]

——— mesosulfuron-methyl (see S. 3009), S2968 [8MY]

——— mesosulfuron-methyl product mixtures (see H.R. 5257), H2273 [27AP]

——— mesotrione (see S. 2525), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4473), H2039 [23AP]

——— metalaxyl-M and L-metalaxylfenoxam (see H.R. 4506), H2064 [24AP]

——— metallic manganese (see S. 2669), S2925 [7MY]

——— metconazole (see H.R. 5437), H2318 [7MY]

——— methane sulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 5450), H2318 [7MY]

——— methanesulfonic acid (see S. 2714), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5451), H2319 [7MY]

——— methanesulfonyl chloride (see S. 2717), S2925 [7MY]

——— methidathion (see S. 2950), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4516), H2065 [24AP]

——— methoxycarbonyl-terminated perfluorinated polyoxymethylene-polyoxyethylene (see S. 2991), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4853), H2204 [26AP]

——— methoxyfenozide (see H.R. 5000), H2267 [27AP]

——— methyl cinnamate (see S. 2975), S2967 [8MY]

——— methyl 4-({[(3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H. 1.2,4-triazol-1-yl)carbonyl]-amino}sulfonyl)-5-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate, isoxaflutole, and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see S. 2382), S2821 [26AP]

——— methyl 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (see S. 2608), S2923 [7MY]

——— methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (see H.R. 5704), H2566 [9MY]

——— methyl methoxyacetate (see H.R. 4565), H2065 [24AP]

——— methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl) -N-methoxycarbanose (see H.R. 5396), H2318 [7MY]

——— methyl salicylate (see S. 2916), S2966 (see S. 2999), S2968 [8MY]

——— methyl sulfanilylcarbamate sodium salt (see S. 2777), S2926 [7MY]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2612), S2924 [7MY]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate mixtures (see H.R. 4428), H2030 [19AP]

——— methyl 2-[(4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-4,5-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole-1-carbonyl)sulfamoyl]benzoate, sodium salt (see H.R. 4537), H2065 [24AP]

——— methylated and butylated melamine-formaldehyde polymer (see S. 2659), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5456), H2319 [7MY]

——— methyl-4-trifluoro methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (see H.R. 5656), H2565 (see H.R. 5671), H2566 [9MY]

——— methylionine (see H.R. 5500), H2319 [7MY]

——— microcrystalline anatase-type titanium dioxide (see H.R. 5196), H2271 [27AP]

——— micro-porous, ultrafine, spherical polyamide powders of polyamide 6; polyamide-12; and polyamide 6, 12 (see S. 2693), S2925 [7MY]

——— modified phenolic resin in alkaline solution (see H.R. 5771), H2713 [15MY]

——— modified vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer (see H.R. 5514), H2320 [7MY]

——— monocarboxylic fatty acids derived from palm oil (see S. 3027), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4721), H2125 [25AP]

——— mucochloric acid (see S. 3098), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 4515), H2065 [24AP]

——— muscenone delta (see S. 2932), S2967 [8MY]

——— myclobutanil (see H.R. 5021), H2268 [27AP]

——— N,N-hexane-1,6-diylbis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-phenylpropionamide)) (see S. 2869), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4778), H2126 [25AP]

——— N,N’N’’-[(2,4,5-trioxo-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triyl)tris[methylene(3,5,5-trimetyl-3,1-cyclohexanediyl)]]tris[hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-azepine-1-carboxamide (see S. 2775), S2926 [7MY]

——— n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (butyl benzisothiazoline), 1-hydroxypyridine-2-thione, zinc salt (zinc pyrithione) and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2424), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5316), H2274 [27AP]

——— n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (butyl benzisothiazoline) and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2425), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5317), H2274 [27AP]

——— Neo Heliopan Hydro (see S. 2971), S2967 [8MY]

——— neon, compressed (see S. 2941), S2967 [8MY]

——— neononyl acetate (see S. 2982), S2967 [8MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-benzyl aniline (see S. 2751), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5375), H2317 [7MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-(3-sulfobenzyl)aniline (3- [(ethylphenylamino)methyl]-benzenesulfonic acid) (see H.R. 5569), H2442 [8MY]

——— N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide (see H.R. 4659), H2124 [25AP]

——— N-[(4-methoxymethyl)-1-phenylmethyl-4-piperidinyl]N-phenylpropanamide-ethanedioate (see S. 2674), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5097), H2269 [27AP]

——— 9, 10-anthracenedione, 2-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)- (CAS No. 32588-54-8) and 9,10-anthracenedione, 2-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)- (see S. 2978), S2967 [8MY]

——— (9,10-anthracenedione, 1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxy(4-hydroxyphenyl)-) and (9,10-anthracenedione, 1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxy(4-methoxyphenyl)-) mixtures (see H.R. 3964), H568 [7FE]

——— 9-anthracenecarboxylic acid, (triethoxysilyl)methyl ester (see H.R. 5697), H2566 [9MY]

——— nitroaniline (see S. 2756), S2926 [7MY]

——— N-[methoxy(methylthio)phosphinoyl] acetamide formulation (see S. 2774), S2926 [7MY]

——— NN-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,Ndimethylurea with acrylate rubber mixtures (see H.R. 4937), H2206 [26AP]

——— NORBLOC 7966 (see H.R. 4726), H2125 [25AP]

——— normal paraffin M (see H.R. 4758), H2125 [25AP]

——— N-phenyl-N-((trichloromethyl)thio)- benzenesulfonamide, calcium carbonate, and mineral oil mixtures (see H.R. 5763), H2713 [15MY]

——— N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (see H.R. 4763), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5764), H2713 [15MY]

——— n-propyl gallate (see S. 2440), S2822 [26AP]

——— N’-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,Ndimethylurea with acrylate rubber mixtures (see S. 2475), S2823 [26AP]

——— N-[2-(2-oxoimidazolidine-1-yl)ethyl]-2-methylacrylamide, methacrylic acid, aminoethyl ethylene urea and hydroquinone mixtures (see S. 2990), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4729), H2125 [25AP]

——— Nylostab Seed (see S. 3171), S3087 [10MY]

——— o-anisidine (see H.R. 5285), H2273 [27AP]

——— o-chloro-p-toluidine (3-chloro-4-methylaniline) (see S. 2479), S2823 [26AP]

——— octadecyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-4-hydroxphenyl)-propionate (see H.R. 5762), H2713 [15MY]

——— octanoyl chloride (see H.R. 4594), H2066 [24AP]

——— 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with N,NNbis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, cyclized, methosulfate (see H.R. 4835), H2204 [26AP] (see H.R. 5522), H2320 [7MY]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethene, oxidized, polymerized (see S. 2977), S2967 [8MY] (see S. 3032), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4856), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethylene,oxidized, polymerized, reduced (see S. 3007), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4859), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid (see S. 2672), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5090), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1,1’-methylenebis[3(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]urea] (see H.R. 5758), H2713 [15MY]

——— 1,6-diisocyanato-hexane homopolymer, polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-Bu ether blocked (see S. 2779), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5229), H2272 [27AP]

——— 1,6-hexanediamine, N,N‘-Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-, P/W 2,4-dichloro-6-(4-morpholinyl)-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5269), H2273 [27AP]

——— 1,6-hexanediol and 1,5-pentanediol dimethyl carbonate polymer (see S. 2767), S2926 [7MY]

——— 1,6-hexanediol-dimethyl carbonate copolymer (see S. 2765), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5250, 5251), H2273 [27AP]

——— 1,3,5-triazine, 2,4,6-tris(2-propenyloxyl)- (see S. 2895), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5682), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde (see S. 2493), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile (see S. 2619), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4707), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarboxamide, N, N’-bis-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)- (see H.R. 5152), H2270 [27AP]

——— 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (RODA) (see S. 2503), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 5265), H2273 [27AP]

——— 1,3-bis(3-methyl-2,5-dioxo-1H-pyrrolinylmethyl)benzene (see H.R. 5765), H2713 [15MY]

——— 1,3-cyclohexanedione (see H.R. 4664), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,3-dibromo-5-dimethylhydantoin (see H.R. 4793), H2126 [25AP]

——— 1,3-dichloropropene mixed isomers (see H.R. 5027), H2268 [27AP]

——— 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene, polymer with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane (see S. 2786), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (see H.R. 5009), H2268 [27AP]

——— 1,3-isobenzofurandione, 5,5’-sulfonylbis-, polymer with 4,4’-methylenebis[2,6-dimethylbenzenamine] (see H.R. 5072), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1,3-propanediaminium, N-[3-[[[dimethyl[3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-pro-penyl)amino]propyl]ammonio]acety ]amino]propyl]-2-hydroxy-N,N,N’,N’,N’-pentamethyl-, trichloride, polymer with 2-propenamide (see S. 2483), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5503), H2319 [7MY]

——— 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (see H.R. 4700), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,2,3-propanetriol, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, methyloxirane and oxirane (see S. 2784), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutanesulfonic acid, potassium salt (see H.R. 5232), H2272 [27AP]

——— 1,2-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, polymer with N-butyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinamine and 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5772), H2713 [15MY]

——— 1-acetyl-4-(3-dodecyl-2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (see H.R. 5153), H2270 [27AP]

——— 1-benzyl-4-phenyl-4-piperidine carboxylic acid ethyl ester HCl (see S. 2677), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5096), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1-chloro-2-propanone (see S. 2523), S2922 [7MY]

——— 1-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3[2-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenylsufamoyl] urea (see H.R. 5464), H2319 [7MY]

——— 1H-[1,2,4]triazole (see S. 2678), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4675), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1H-xantheno (see H.R. 3928), H568 [7FE]

——— 1-hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone (see H.R. 5661), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1-methylimidazole (see S. 2792), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5110), H2270 [27AP]

——— 1-naphthyl, N-methylcarbamate (see H.R. 4878), H2205 [26AP]

——— 1-nitroanthraquinone (see H.R. 4357), H1845 [16AP]

——— 1-octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-,(Sp-4-2)-[29H. 31.-phthalocyanine-2-sulfonato(3-)-kN29,kN30,kN31, kN32]cuprate(1-) (see S. 2481), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-ethan-1-one (and isomers) mixture (see S. 2476), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-ethan-1-one (and isomers) mixtures (see H.R. 5501), H2319 [7MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl- (see H.R. 5655), H2565 [9MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci) (see H.R. 5665), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1-propanonesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone (see H.R. 4598), H2066 [24AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized (see S. 2993), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4977), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized, reduced hydrolyzed (see S. 2992), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4851), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1-propene, polymer with ethene (see H.R. 4832), H2204 [26AP]

——— (1S)-1,5-anhydro-1-[3-[[5-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-thienyl]methyl] -4-methylphenyl]-D-glucitol (see H.R. 4724), H2125 [25AP]

——— 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-5H-tetrazol-5-one (see S. 2671), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5089), H2269 [27AP]

——— o-nitrophenol (see S. 2522), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4477), H2039 [23AP]

——— organic pigments and dyes (see H.R. 5063), H2269 [27AP]

——— oryzalin (see S. 2782), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5448), H2318 [7MY]

——— o-toluidine (see S. 2514), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5155), H2271 (see H.R. 5299), H2273 [27AP]

——— oxadiazon (see S. 2354), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4737), H2125 [25AP]

——— oxalic acid, diethyl ester (DEO) (see H.R. 4568), H2065 [24AP]

——— oxalic acid, dimethyl ester (DMO) (see H.R. 4567), H2065 [24AP]

——— oxiranemethanol, polymers with reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (see S. 2989), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4865), H2204 [26AP]

——— oxyfluorfen (see S. 2768), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 3145), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5085), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5465), H2319 [7MY]

——— paclobutrazol (see S. 2951), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4703), H2124 [25AP]

——— p-aminobenzamide (4-aminobenzamide) (see S. 2822), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5060), H2269 [27AP]

——— parahydroxybenzoic acid esters and sodium esters (see H.R. 4599), H2066 [24AP]

——— para-methoxyphenol (see S. 2528), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4919), H2205 [26AP]

——— para-nitroaniline (see H.R. 5371), H2317 [7MY]

——— paraquat and emetic mixtures (see S. 2905), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4702), H2124 [25AP]

——— paraquat dichloride (see S. 2857), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4774), H2125 [25AP]

——— paraquat dichloride and inerts (see S. 2858), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4785), H2126 [25AP]

——— PCBTF (see S. 2843), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5202), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with a corrosion inhibitor (see H.R. 5208), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with acid acceptor (see S. 2842), S2965 [8MY]

——— PCBTF with an acid acceptor (see H.R. 5204), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with antioxidant (see S. 2841), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5205), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with antistatic (see S. 2852), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5207), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with corrosion inhibitor (see S. 2844), S2965 [8MY]

——— p-cresidinesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5568), H2442 [8MY]

——— p-dichlorobenzene (see S. 2695), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4748), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5239), H2272 [27AP]

——— Penbotec 400SC (see H.R. 4772), H2125 [25AP]

——— penflufen (see S. 2386), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4879), H2205 [26AP]

——— pentaerythritol tetrakis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) (see H.R. 5757), H2713 [15MY]

——— pentaerythritol tetrakis[3-(dodecylthio)propionate] (see S. 2859), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4776), H2126 [25AP]

——— penthiopyrad technical (see H.R. 4555), H2065 [24AP]

——— perfluorobutanesulfonyl fluoride (see S. 2643), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5596), H2442 [8MY]

——— perfluorocarbon amines (see S. 2634), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5693), H2566 [9MY]

——— permethrin (see S. 3020), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4538), H2065 [24AP] (see H.R. 5354), H2317 [7MY]

——— petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins; polyterpenes (see H.R. 5298), H2273 [27AP]

——— PHBA (see S. 2995), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5309), H2274 [27AP]

——— phenmedipham (see S. 2701), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4687), H2124 [25AP]

——— phenol 2,4 -bis(1,1-dimethyl ethyl),-phosphite (3—1) (see H.R. 5774), H2713 [15MY]

——— phenyl esters of C10 C18 alkylsulfonic acids mixtures (see S. 2692), S2925 [7MY]

——— phenyl (4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate (see S. 2611), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4427), H2030 [19AP]

——— phenyl isocyanate (see S. 2665), S2924 [7MY]

——— phenyl salicylate (benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenyl ester) (see H.R. 5287), H2273 [27AP]

——— phenylethyl isobutyrate (see S. 2983), S2967 [8MY]

——— phenylisocyanate (see H.R. 4635), H2123 [25AP]

——— -phenyl-7-(4,4,5,6-tetramentyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-quinoline (OSIP-690520, quinolone boronate) (see H.R. 5786), H2812 [16MY]

——— phenyl-2-pyridyl acetamide (see S. 2728), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5092), H2269 [27AP]

——— phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)- (see H.R. 5664), H2566 [9MY]

——— phosphinic acid, diethyl-, aluminum salt (see H.R. 4834), H2204 [26AP]

——— phosphinic acid, diethyl-, aluminum salt with synergists and encapsulating agents (see H.R. 4833), H2204 [26AP]

——— phosphonic acid, maleic anhydride sodium salt complex (see S. 2987), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5342), H2317 [7MY]

——— phosphonium, tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-, chloride, polymer with urea, phosphonium, tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-, chloride, formaldehyde mixtures (see S. 3013), S2968 [8MY]

——— phosphor blend of yttrium oxide doped with europium, cerium aluminate doped with terbium, and barium aluminate doped with europium (see H.R. 5123), H2270 [27AP]

——— phosphor blend yttrium oxide doped with europium and lanthanum phosphate luminophores (see H.R. 5118), H2270 [27AP]

——— phosphorescent pigment (see S. 2541), S2922 [7MY]

——— phosphoric acid (see H.R. 4436), H2030 [19AP]

——— phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped (see S. 3010), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4922), H2205 [26AP]

——— phosphoric acid, tris (2-ethylhexyl) ester (see S. 2595), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 2868), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4788), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5242), H2272 [27AP]

——— phosphorus sulfochloride (see S. 2699), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5244), H2272 [27AP]

——— phosphorus trichloride with 1,1’-biphenyl and 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol reaction products (see H.R. 5147), H2270 [27AP]

——— p-hydroxybenzoic acid (see H.R. 4858), H2204 [26AP]

——— picoxystrobin (see S. 2589), S2923 [7MY]

——— pigment brown 25 (see H.R. 5149), H2270 [27AP]

——— pigment orange 62 (see H.R. 5150), H2270 [27AP]

——— pigment orange 74 (see H.R. 5689), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment red 185 (see H.R. 5687), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment red 187 (see S. 2831), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4768), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment violet 23 (see S. 2663), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5455), H2319 [7MY]

——— pigment yellow 151 (see S. 3167), S3087 [10MY] (see H.R. 5685), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment yellow 154 (see S. 3165), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5686), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment yellow 175 (see S. 3166), S3087 [10MY] (see H.R. 5688), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment yellow 180 (see S. 2801), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4769), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment yellow 181 (see S. 2832), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4766), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment yellow 191 (see H.R. 4767), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment yellow 194 (see H.R. 4765), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigments based on titanium dioxide (see S. 2662), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5457), H2319 [7MY]

——— pinoxaden (see S. 2633), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4478), H2039 [23AP]

——— piperazine co-polymerized copolyamide resin high-temperature melt adhesive pellets (see S. 2696), S2925 [7MY]

——— plasticizers (see H.R. 5241), H2272 [27AP]

——— p-nitrobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5778), H2713 [15MY]

——— p-nitrotoluene (see S. 2691), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4638), H2123 [25AP]

——— polyalkene yellow (4A100) (see H.R. 4932), H2206 [26AP]

——— polyethylene glycol, C16 C18 fatty acids, and C2 C6 aliphatic hydrocarbons mixtures (see S. 2497), S2823 [26AP]

——— poly(4-(1-isobutoxy ethoxy)styrene-co-4-hydroxystyrene (see H.R. 5348), H2317 [7MY]

——— polyisocyanate cross linking agent products containing triphenylmethane triisocyanate in solvents (see S. 2788), S2927 [7MY]

——— polymer, caprolactone-diethylene glycol (see S. 2925), S2966 [8MY]

——— polymer, e-caprolactone-diethylene glycol (see H.R. 4709), H2124 [25AP]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) (see S. 2690), S2925 [7MY]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) and zinc acetate mixtures (see S. 3072), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5337), H2316 [7MY]

——— Poly-Pale from China (see H.R. 5291), H2273 [27AP]

——— poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate) (see S. 2689), S2925 [7MY]

——— polytetramethylene ether glycol (see H.R. 5197), H2271 [27AP]

——— poly(toluene diisocyanate) (see S. 2760), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5248), H2273 [27AP]

——— poly(2,2’-bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane) (see S. 2940), S2967 [8MY]

——— poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde) (see S. 2533), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5329), H2316 [7MY]

——— polyvinyl acetate for use in food (see H.R. 5518), H2320 [7MY]

——— poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (see H.R. 5382), H2317 [7MY]

——— polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone mixtures (see S. 2518), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4722), H2125 [25AP]

——— polyvinyl formal resin (see H.R. 4760), H2125 [25AP]

——— potassium decafluoro(pentafluorethyl)cyclohexanesulfonate (see H.R. 4764), H2125 [25AP]

——— potassium 1,3-dioxo-1H,3H-naphthol[1,8-cd]pyran-6-sulfonate (see S. 2753), S2926 [7MY]

——— potassium persulfate encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (see S. 2640), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5601), H2442 [8MY]

——— potassium sorbate (see S. 2439), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5311), H2274 [27AP]

——— preformed iodide pellets or powder composed of iodides of dysprosium, thallium sodium, holmium, thulium and calcium (see S. 2846), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5472), H2319 [7MY]

——— Preventol O extra (see S. 2789), S2927 [7MY]

——— Preventol ON extra preservative (see S. 2686), S2925 [7MY]

——— Primid QM-1260 (see H.R. 5921), H3660 [7JN]

——— Primid XL-552 (see H.R. 5922), H3660 [7JN]

——— Problad Plus fungicide (see H.R. 5454), H2319 [7MY]

——— prodiamine (see H.R. 4476), H2039 [23AP]

——— profenofos (see S. 2960), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5505), H2320 [7MY]

——— prohexadione calcium (see H.R. 5442), H2318 [7MY]

——— propargite (see S. 2870), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4775), H2126 [25AP]

——— propiconazole (see S. 2906, 2917), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4701), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5018), H2268 [27AP]

——— propiconazole and 3-iodo-propynol butylcarbamate mixtures and application adjuvants (see S. 2923), S2966 [8MY]

——— propoxur (2-(1-methylethoxy)phenol methylcarbamate) (see S. 3026), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5278), H2273 [27AP]

——— propoxycarbazone-sodium (see S. 3019), S2968 [8MY]

——— propylene glycol alginates (see S. 2837), S2928 [7MY] (see H.R. 5281), H2273 [27AP]

——— prosulfuron (see H.R. 4742), H2125 [25AP]

——— p-toluenesulfonamide (see S. 2426), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5400), H2318 [7MY]

——— p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 5213), H2272 [27AP]

——— p-toluidine (see S. 2484), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 2688), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4637), H2123 [25AP]

——— pymetrozine (see S. 2630), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4743), H2125 [25AP]

——— pyraclostrobin (see H.R. 5397), H2318 [7MY]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see S. 2600), S2923 (see S. 2616), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4434), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrasulfotole (see H.R. 4465), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrasulfotole, bromoxynil octanoate, and bromoxynil heptanoate mixtures, including application adjuvants (see H.R. 4697), H2124 [25AP]

——— pyridaben technical (see H.R. 5640), H2443 [8MY]

——— pyrimethanil (see S. 2700), S2925 [7MY] (see S. 2924), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4464), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrithiobac-sodium (see S. 2613), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4430), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyromellitic dianhydride (see S. 2757), S2926 [7MY]

——— pyroxasulfone (see H.R. 4616), H2067 [24AP]

——— quinaldine (see H.R. 4355), H1845 [16AP]

——— quinoline (see H.R. 4996), H2267 [27AP]

——— Quintec (see H.R. 5001), H2268 [27AP]

——— (R,S)—2-((2,6-dimethylphenyl)methoxyacetylamino) propionic acid, methyl ester (see S. 2629), S2924 [7MY]

——— reactive black 005 (see H.R. 4588), H2066 [24AP]

——— reactive black 5 (see S. 3106), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3930), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive black 5, benzenesulfonic acid, and 1-naphthalenesulfonic acid mixtures (see H.R. 3967), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive black 31 (see S. 3164), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5145), H2270 [27AP]

——— reactive blue 19 (see H.R. 3946), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 19 mixtures (see H.R. 3971), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 187 (see H.R. 3955), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 224 (see H.R. 3921), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 235 (see H.R. 5673), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive blue 250 and reactive black 5 mixtures (see H.R. 3966), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 268 (see H.R. 4756), H2125 [25AP]

——— reactive blue 269 (see H.R. 4754), H2125 [25AP]

——— reactive orange 131 (see H.R. 4589), H2066 [24AP]

——— reactive red (see S. 2546), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5391), H2317 [7MY]

——— reactive red 122 (see H.R. 3952), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 123 (see H.R. 3929), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 198 (see H.R. 3932), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 198 and reactive red 239 mixtures (see H.R. 3970), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 238 (see H.R. 5672), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 264 (see H.R. 5658), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 266 (see H.R. 4587), H2066 [24AP]

——— reactive red 267 (see H.R. 5660), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive yellow 27 (see H.R. 3924), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive yellow 7459 (see H.R. 5681), H2566 [9MY]

——— reduced vat blue 1 (see H.R. 3940), H568 [7FE]

——— reliquidation of certain entries of industrial nitrocellulose from the United Kingdom (see S. 2936), S2967 [8MY]

——— resin cement based on calcium carbonate and silicone resins (see H.R. 5115), H2270 [27AP]

——— rosin and resin acids and derivatives thereof (see H.R. 5297), H2273 [27AP]

——— (RS)-1-(B-allyloxy-2,4-dichlorophenethyl)imidazole (see S. 2724), S2925 [7MY]

——— (R)-(+)-2-(4 hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid (see H.R. 5022), H2268 [27AP]

——— sedaxane (see H.R. 5506), H2320 [7MY]

——— Sensomer CT–400 (see H.R. 4944), H2206 [26AP]

——— sethoxydim/nicobifen (see H.R. 5463), H2319 [7MY]

——— 6-amino-5-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5033), H2268 [27AP]

——— small particle calcium chloride phosphate phosphor (see H.R. 5121), H2270 [27AP]

——— s-metolachlor (see S. 2519), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4474), H2039 [23AP]

——— S-N-alkyl-anilin (see H.R. 5507), H2320 [7MY]

——— sodium alginate (see S. 2836), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5282), H2273 [27AP]

——— sodium benzoate, ODR/FLV Comp (see H.R. 5295), H2273 [27AP]

——— sodium ferrocyanide (see S. 2443), S2822 [26AP]

——— sodium hypophosphite monohydrate (see S. 2437), S2822 (see S. 2456), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 3014), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5198), H2272 [27AP]

——— sodium monochloroacetate (see S. 3163), S3086 [10MY]

——— sodium petroleum sulfonic acids, sodium salts (see H.R. 4596), H2066 [24AP]

——— sodium thiocyanate (see S. 2492), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4918), H2205 [26AP]

——— solvent orange 115, marigold orange (see S. 2542), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5387), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent violet 11 (see H.R. 5587), H2442 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 13 (see H.R. 5579, 5586), H2442 [8MY]

——— solvent yellow 131, fluorescent yellow M, Mohawk (see S. 2543), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5388), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 160—1, Potomac (see S. 2551), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5390), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 163 (see H.R. 3927), H568 [7FE]

——— solvent yellow 195 (see S. 2548), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5392), H2317 [7MY]

——— sorbic acid (see S. 2438), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5310), H2274 [27AP]

——— spirodiclofen (see S. 2702), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4461), H2030 [19AP]

——— spiromesifen (see S. 3017), S2968 [8MY] (see S. 3160), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4661), H2124 [25AP]

——— spiromesifen mixtures (see H.R. 4694), H2124 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat (see S. 2722), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4666), H2124 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat mixtures (see H.R. 4672), H2124 [25AP]

——— stannic oxide (see S. 2791), S2927 [7MY]

——— strong base anionic resin (see S. 2682), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5080), H2269 [27AP]

——— strontium chloropatite-europium compound (see H.R. 5113), H2270 [27AP]

——— strontium europium halophosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5722), H2645 [10MY]

——— strontium halophosphate doped with europium (see S. 2547), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5124), H2270 [27AP]

——— strontium magnesium phosphate-tin doped inorganic products (see H.R. 5114), H2270 [27AP]

——— S-(2-benzothiazolyl)-2-(2-amino-thiazol-4-yl)-2-acetoxyimino thioacetate (thioester) (see H.R. 5698), H2566 [9MY]

——— substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines isomeric mixtures (see H.R. 5668), H2566 [9MY]

——— sulfentrazone (see H.R. 4615), H2067 [24AP]

——— sulfur black 1 (see H.R. 4839), H2204 [26AP]

——— Sylobloc K-200 (see H.R. 5292), H2273 [27AP]

——— synthetic and natural beta carotenes (see H.R. 5580), H2442 [8MY]

——— synthetic indigo powder, (3H-indol-3-one, 2-(1,3-dihydro- 3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-) (see H.R. 5570), H2442 [8MY]

——— tebufenozide (see S. 2429), S2822 [26AP]

——— tebuthiuron (see H.R. 5013), H2268 [27AP]

——— 10,10’-oxybisphenoxarsine (see H.R. 5361), H2317 [7MY]

——— terbacil (see S. 3035), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4719), H2125 [25AP]

——— tertiobutyl catechol flakes (see H.R. 4921), H2205 [26AP]

——— tertiobutyl catechol flakes and tertiobutyl catechol with a certain percentage of water or methanol (see S. 2517), S2922 [7MY]

——— tetraacetylethylenediamine with extenders and additives mixtures (see H.R. 4597), H2066 [24AP]

——— tetraconazole (see H.R. 5461), H2319 [7MY]

——— tetraethylammonium perfluoroctanesulfonate (see S. 2716), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5237), H2272 [27AP]

——— tetrahydrothiophene (see H.R. 4747), H2125 [25AP]

——— tetrakis(hydroxymethyl) phosphonium sulfate (see S. 2988), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4723), H2125 [25AP]

——— TFM (see H.R. 4845), H2204 [26AP]

——— thiacloprid (see S. 2723), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4463), H2030 [19AP]

——— thiamethoxam (see S. 2594), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4437), H2030 [19AP]

——— thiamethoxam, difenoconazole, fludioxonil, and mefenoxam formulations (see S. 2628), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4513), H2064 [24AP]

——— thidiazuron (see S. 2725), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4459), H2030 [19AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl (see H.R. 4660), H2124 [25AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl, isoxadifen-ethyl, and tembotrione mixtures (see H.R. 4579), H2066 [24AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl, isoxaflutole, and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see H.R. 4874), H2205 [26AP]

——— thionyl chloride (see S. 2710), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5245), H2272 [27AP]

——— thiophanate methyl (see S. 2787), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5086), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5446), H2318 [7MY]

——— thiophanate methyl and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2776), S2926 [7MY]

——— thiourea dioxide (see S. 2441), S2822 [26AP]

——— 3,5,5-trimethylhexylamine (see S. 2759), S2926 [7MY]

——— 3,5-difluoroaniline (see H.R. 4564), H2065 [24AP]

——— 3,5-dimethyl-1,2-diazole with polymer of hexane-1,6-diyl diisocyanate in organic solvent reaction product (see S. 2770, 2778), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5253), H2273 [27AP]

——— 3,3’,4,4’-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (see S. 2755), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5263), H2273 [27AP]

——— 3,3 dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (see H.R. 4931), H2206 [26AP]

——— 3,3’-dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride ([1,1’-biphenyl]-4,4’-diamino, 3,3’-dichloro-) (see S. 2830), S2927 [7MY]

——— 3,3N dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (see H.R. 5062), H2269 [27AP]

——— (3-acetoxy-3-cyanpropyl)methylphosphinic acid, butyl ester (see S. 2355), S2731 [25AP]

——— 3-amino-4-methylbenzamide (see S. 2823), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5055), H2269 [27AP]

——— 3-amino-1,2-propanediol (see S. 2886), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5066), H2269 [27AP]

——— 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3’,4’,5’- trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide (see H.R. 5394), H2318 [7MY]

——— 3-dodecyl-1-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-2,5-pyrrolid inedione (see H.R. 5151), H2270 [27AP]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (see H.R. 5345, 5356), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-(ethylsulfonyl)-2-pyridinesulfonamide (see H.R. 4612), H2067 [24AP]

——— [3-(4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-4-mesyl-o-tolyl](5-hydroxy- 1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone formulations (see H.R. 5441), H2318 [7MY]

——— 3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one (methylionine) (see S. 2500), S2824 [26AP]

——— 3-methylylbenzyl chloride (see S. 2974), S2967 [8MY]

——— 3-(1-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)cyclobutanone (OSIP-690631, bicyclic intermediate) (see H.R. 5359), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-phthalimidopropionaldehyde (see S. 2351), S2731 [25AP]

——— 3-trifluoromethyl-4-nitrophenol (see S. 2490), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 2873), S2965 [8MY]

——— thymol (see S. 2996), S2968 [8MY]

——— Tinopal (see S. 2888), S2966 [8MY]

——— Tinopal OB CO (see H.R. 4905), H2205 [26AP]

——— titanium dioxide, silica, and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (see S. 3075), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5338), H2316 [7MY]

——— titanium dioxide and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (see S. 3070), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5339), H2317 [7MY]

——— titanium mononitride (see H.R. 5286), H2273 [27AP]

——— tolfenpyrad technical (see S. 2603), S2923 [7MY]

——— topramezone technical (see H.R. 5666), H2566 [9MY]

——— topremazone (see H.R. 5398), H2318 [7MY]

——— tralopyril (see S. 2920), S2966 [8MY]

——— triacetonamine (see S. 2854), S2965 [8MY]

——— triadimefon (see S. 3016), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4578), H2066 [24AP]

——— triasulfuron (see S. 2596), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4435), H2030 [19AP]

——— triazin mixtures (see H.R. 5663), H2566 [9MY]

——— triethylenediamine (see S. 2729), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5039), H2268 [27AP]

——— triflic acid (see S. 2527), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4442), H2030 [19AP]

——— triflic anhydride (see S. 2526), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4441), H2030 [19AP]

——— trifloxystrobin (see H.R. 4662), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin, clothianidin, carboxin, and metalaxyl mixtures (see H.R. 4580), H2066 [24AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and propiconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4673), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and prothioconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4670), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4671), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxysulfuron-sodium (see S. 2593), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4438), H2030 [19AP]

——— trifluralin (see H.R. 5025), H2268 [27AP]

——— Trilon MGDA (see S. 2887), S2966 [8MY]

——— trimethylcyclohexanol (see S. 2984), S2967 [8MY]

——— trinexapac-ethyl (see S. 3138), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4511), H2064 [24AP]

——— triphenyltin hydroxide (see H.R. 4494), H2064 [24AP]

——— tris 2-(hydroxy ethyl)-isocyanurate (THEIC) (see H.R. 4761), H2125 [25AP]

——— tris(4-isocyanatophenyl)thiophosphate mixtures (see S. 2762), S2926 [7MY]

——— tungsten carbide (see S. 2670), S2925 [7MY]

——— tungsten oxide (see S. 2668), S2925 [7MY]

——— 12-hydroxystearic acid (see S. 2442), S2822 [26AP]

——— 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-1,4-benzenediol (see S. 2867), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4779), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2,5-bis[(1,3-dioxobutyl)amino]benzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5574), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5 hexanediol (dimethylhexanediol) (see S. 2685), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5377), H2317 [7MY]

——— 2,4-bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5662), H2566 [9MY]

——— 2,4-dichloroaniline (see S. 3137), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4462), H2030 [19AP]

——— 2,4-dihydroxy-benzophenone (see H.R. 5779), H2713 [15MY]

——— 2,4-disulfobenzaldehyde (see H.R. 5572), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,4-xylidine (see H.R. 5288), H2273 [27AP]

——— 2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3,3’-[carbonylbis(imino-4,1-phenylene-2,1-diazenydiyl)]bis[4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1—4) (see S. 3109), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2,6- xylidine (see H.R. 5584), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,6-dichloroaniline (see H.R. 5005), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (see H.R. 5548), H2441 [8MY]

——— 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene (see S. 2664), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4634), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid; (see H.R. 5158), H2271 [27AP]

——— 2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4693), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinone (see H.R. 4790), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2,2 -(2,5-thiophenediyl)bis(5-(1,1-dimethylethyl) (see H.R. 5776), H2713 [15MY]

——— [2,2’-bi-1H-indole]-3,3’-diol, potassium sodium salt (see S. 3100), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2,2’-bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane homopolymer (see H.R. 4717), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2,2’-dithiobisbenzothiazole (see H.R. 5766), H2713 [15MY]

——— 2,2’-methylenebis (4 methyl 6 tert butylphenol) (see S. 2864), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4782), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2,2’-(2-methylpropylidene) bis(4,6-dimethylphenol) (see S. 2861), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4780), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2 chloro 1 (3 ethoxy 4 nitrophenoxy) 4 (trifluoromethyl) benzene (see H.R. 5016), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2 methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpyridine (see H.R. 5007), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-acetylbutyrolactone (see S. 2703), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4663), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2-acetylnicotinic acid (see H.R. 4562), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (see H.R. 5010), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-amino-5-cyano-N,3-dimethylbenzamide (see H.R. 4887), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-amino-5-sulfobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5573), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazine (see S. 2839), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4611), H2066 [24AP]

——— 2-aminopyridine (see S. 2622), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5227), H2272 [27AP]

——— 2-amino-6-niotrophenol-4-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5576), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-3-cyano thiophene (see H.R. 5588), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-aminotoluene-5-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5583), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile and toluene (see H.R. 4563), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-anthracenesulfonic acid, 1-amino-9,10-dioxo-4-[[3-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]amino]-, sodium salth (1—2) (see S. 3113), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2-benzothiazolythio butanedioic acid (2BBA) (see S. 2790), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5108), H2270 [27AP]

——— 2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (see S. 2676), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5091), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-butyne-1,4-diol, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane, brominated, dehydrochlorinated, methoxylated and triethyl phosphate (see H.R. 5159), H2271 [27AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl isocyanate (see H.R. 5031), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzyl chloride (see S. 3018), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4536), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride (see H.R. 4520), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-chlorotoluene (see S. 2713), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4632), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2-cyanopyridine (see H.R. 4997), H2267 [27AP]

——— 2-cyclo-hexylidene-2-phenyl acetonitrile (see S. 2487), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5499), H2319 [7MY]

——— 2-ethylhexanol (see H.R. 5294), H2273 [27AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate (see H.R. 4488), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl salicylate (see S. 2903), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5068), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-ethylhexylamine (see S. 2761), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5370), H2317 [7MY]

——— 2-(4,6-bis-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-5-(octyloxy)-phenol (see H.R. 5270), H2273 [27AP]

——— 2-hydroxyethyl-n-octyl sulfide (see H.R. 4751), H2125 [25AP]

——— 2-hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (see H.R. 4885), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-mercaptoethanol (see H.R. 4746), H2125 [25AP]

——— 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 4358), H1845 [16AP] (see H.R. 5571), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (see H.R. 4496), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, dimethylamine salt (see H.R. 4490), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-methoxy-6-methylamino-1,3,5-triazine (see S. 2840), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4610), H2066 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)oxime (see H.R. 4489), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5,5’[carobnylbis(imino-4,1-phenylene-2,1-diazenediyl)]bis[8-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-, sodium salt (1—4) (see S. 3116), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2-oxepanone, polymer with aziridine and tetrahydro- 2H-pyran-2-one, dodecanoate ester (see S. 2494), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4941), H2206 [26AP]

——— 2-oxepanone polymer with 1,4-butanediol and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol-blocked (see H.R. 5246), H2272 [27AP]

——— 2-oxepanone polymer with 1,4-butanediol and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-cyclohexane, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol-blocked (see S. 2783), S2927 [7MY]

——— 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (see S. 2904), S2966 [8MY]

——— 2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5067), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol (see H.R. 4640), H2123 [25AP] (see H.R. 4886), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol sodium salt (see H.R. 4884), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5243), H2272 [27AP]

——— 2-propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene (see S. 2654), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5074), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5703), H2566 [9MY]

——— 2-propenoic acid, reaction products with o-cresol-epichlorohydrin-formaldehyde polymer and 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1,3-isobenzofurandione (see S. 2538), S2922 [7MY]

——— 2-[2 -hydroxy - 3,5 - di (1,1dimethylbenzyl)phenyl]-2H-benzotriazole (see H.R. 5756), H2713 [15MY]

——— 2-(2’-hydroxy-5’-methacrylyloxyethylphenyl)-2 Hbenzotriazole (see S. 2919), S2966 [8MY]

——— ultrafine yttrium oxide phosphor (see H.R. 5128), H2270 [27AP]

——— Uvasorb S130 (see H.R. 5773), H2713 [15MY]

——— Uvinul 3039 (see H.R. 4906), H2205 [26AP]

——— vat black 25 (see H.R. 5677), H2566 [9MY]

——— vat blue 66 (see S. 3117), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3919), H568 [7FE]

——— vat violet 10 (see S. 2764), S2926 [7MY]

——— vinyl acetate-alkeneoic acid copolymer (see H.R. 5516), H2320 [7MY]

——— vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (see H.R. 5520), H2320 [7MY]

——— vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer (see H.R. 5515), H2320 [7MY]

——— vinyldine fluoride-trifluoroethylene copolymer (see S. 3006), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4860), H2204 [26AP]

——— vinylidene chloride-methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile copolymer (see S. 3003), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4857), H2204 [26AP]

——— water-dispersible polyisocyanate products in nexamethylene diisocyanate trimer and cyclohexanamine, N,N-demethyl-, 3-(cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesulfonic acid-blocked 1,6-diisocyanathohexane homopolymer (see S. 2781), S2926 [7MY]

——— xylidine mixtures (see S. 2745), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5380), H2317 [7MY]

——— yttrium europium oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5723), H2645 [10MY]

——— yttrium oxide and europium oxide mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2749), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 2945), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5181), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5628), H2443 [8MY]

——— yttrium oxide phosphor, activated by europium (see S. 2552), S2922 [7MY]

——— yttrium oxides (see S. 2746), S2926 (see S. 2813), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4770), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5185), H2271 [27AP]

——— yttrium phosphate and cerium phosphate mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2944), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4920), H2205 [26AP]

——— zeta-cypermethrin (see H.R. 5401), H2318 [7MY]

——— zinc dicyanato diamine with an elastomer binder of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and ethyl vinyl acetate, and dispersing agents mixtures (see S. 2496), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4935), H2206 [26AP]

——— zinc diethylphosphinate (see H.R. 4837), H2204 [26AP]

——— zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate (see S. 2785), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5447), H2318 [7MY]

——— zinc silicate phosphor (see H.R. 5116), H2270 [27AP]

——— zinc sulfide, copper chloride doped (see H.R. 5389), H2317 [7MY]

——— zoxamide (see H.R. 5644), H2443 [8MY]

Taxation: provide a credit for production of renewable chemicals (see S. 3491), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 4953), H2206 [26AP]

Water: require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see H.R. 4266), H1641 [27MR]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Letters

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: several Senators, S7784 [12DE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: tribute to contributions of African American inventors, H969 [28FE]

Dept. of Defense: Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites funding, H4954 [18JY]

——— require status report on sharing of environmental exposure incident data with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H3130 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry release of draft report on Vieques, PR, identified health problems relative to Navy activities conducted there, H1158 [6MR]

Dept. of Labor: issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 522), H520 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

EPA: proposed rule relative to manganese alloy production, H1583 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), H6024–H6042 [14SE]

House of Representatives: prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3681, H3682 [8JN]

National Fire Protection Association: issuance of new standards for gas process safety following Kleen Energy Plant disaster, E943 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: call for release of government records regarding the contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune, NC, S5190 [19JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

——— furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (S. 277), S4619 [26JN]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

Drugs: address increase in synthetic drug use, S679–S682 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S4449 [25JN], S4625 [26JN]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 409), S680, S681 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 839), S680, S681 [15FE]

EPA: address soil contamination issues in areas surrounding former lead smelter sites, S3322 [21MY]

——— establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), S6370 [13SE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S7783 [12DE]

Safety: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (S. 847), S3463–S3466 [23MY], S5839 [1AU]

Reports filed

Safe Chemicals Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 847) (S. Rept. 112–264), S8451 [27DE]

Texts of

S. 3552, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act, S6370–S6387 [13SE], H6025–H6041 [14SE]

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 615, recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Koblinka for Nobel Prize for chemistry, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

CHEMICOMAYS, LLC

Remarks in House

General Motors Co.: Supplier of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

CHEN, PAMELA KI MAI

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

CHEN, SAMSON

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

CHEN GUANGCHENG

Letters

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

CHENEVEY, PAUL R. AND SANDRA J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1521 [13SE]

CHENEY, RICHARD B. (a former Vice President of the United States)

Remarks

Tribute, S2015 [26MR]

CHERRY HILL, NJ

Remarks in House

St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church: anniversary, E1753 [14NO]

CHESAPEAKE, VA

Eulogies

Katz, David: by Sam Katz, E19 [17JA]

CHESAPEAKE BAY INITIATIVE ACT

Reports filed

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112– 139), S131 [26JA]

CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4153), H1272 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4153), E329 [7MR]

CHESHIER, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2723 [16MY]

CHESHIRE, CT

Remarks in House

Cheshire Fire Dept.: anniversary, E547 [17AP]

CHESSER, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E247 [27FE]

CHESTER COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

ARC of Chester County: anniversary, E423 [22MR]

West Chester Fish, Game & Wildlife Association: anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Remarks in House

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3247), H706, H707 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3247), S2886 [26AP]

Reports filed

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3247), S2730 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 3247, Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO, H706 [14FE]

CHESTERFIELD, VA

Subpoena Notices

Chesterfield, VA, General District Court, H5902 [12SE]

CHESTNUT, JACOB J.

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5153 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5265–S5267, S5283, S5298 [24JY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5282 [24JY]

CHEW, JENNIFER

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

CHEYNEY, PA

Remarks in Senate

Cheyney University: anniversary, S1144 [29FE]

CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S1144 [29FE]

CHIANG, ELVIN YU-LING DUNCAN

Remarks in House

SBA: Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E449 [27MR]

CHIARELLA, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

CHIARELLI, PETER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E96 [31JA]

CHICAGO, IL

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H475 [3FE]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (see S. Res. 395), S1614 [13MR]

Letters

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, IL, Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA, and Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, S2593 [23AP]

Remarks in House

Academy for Global Citizenship: Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award recipient, E914 [31MY]

Center on Halsted: anniversary, H1859 [17AP]

Chinese New Year: observance, E73 [25JA]

Danny Did Foundation: tribute, H6345 [14NO]

Edward Hines, Jr., Veteran Affairs Hospital: tribute, E168 [9FE]

Flores, Sol: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1278 [18JY]

Gold Eagle Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

Hamann, Paul: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1243 [12JY]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E313 [5MR], E642, E645 [25AP], E895 [30MY], E1131 [25JN], E1226 [11JY]

Hurley Elementary School: tribute to Science Bowl Team for participation in the National Science Bowl, E764 [10MY]

Illinois Poison Center: anniversary, E1947 [18DE]

Jesse Brown Veteran Affairs Medical Center: tribute, E168 [9FE]

Junior League of Chicago (organization): anniversary, H1744 [29MR]

Local First Chicago (organization): tribute, H6538 [30NO]

Logan Square Neighborhood Association: anniversary, E795 [15MY]

Metro Chicago (music venue): anniversary, E1389 [2AU]

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369 [1AU]

NATO summit meeting: tribute, H2573 [10MY]

Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club: anniversary, E261 [28FE]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO], E1708 [19OC]

Northwestern College: anniversary, E1584 [21SE]

Pits for Patriots (organization): tribute, H6509 [29NO]

Polish Museum of America: anniversary, E831 [17MY]

St. Xavier University: tribute to football team, E28 [17JA]

Sts. Peter and Paul Baseball Club: anniversary, E763 [10MY]

VFW: anniversary of Rhine Post 2729, E1723 [26OC]

Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488 [29MR]

WXRT–Radio (Chicago, IL): anniversary, H119 [24JA]

Remarks in Senate

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (S. Res. 395), S2279 [29MR]

O’Hare International Airport: infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

St. Bernard Hospital: tribute to free mammogram program, S5202 [19JY]

Reports filed

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 395, honor sacrifices of NATO personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL, S1618 [13MR], S2279 [29MR]

CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT see Roberts, John G., Jr. (Chief Justice, Supreme Court)

CHIH-CHIEN LU, RONNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E743 [9MY]

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

CHILD AND ELDERLY MISSING ALERT PROGRAM

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4305), H5787–H5790 [11SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4305, provisions, H5787 [11SE]

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Children and youth: require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

Enact (H.R. 2883), H3275 [31MY]

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3436), S5381 [25JY]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

——— require child care providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 4283), H1739 [28MR]

CHILD CARE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

CHILD GUN SAFETY AND GUN ACCESS PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 227), H1854 [17AP], H7279 [19DE]

CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

CHILD NUTRITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

CHILD PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6063), H5507–H5510 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6063, provisions, H5507 [31JY]

CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Sex offenders: reauthorize certain programs relative to management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H82 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Sex offenders: reauthorize certain programs relative to management and registration (H.R. 3796), H5450–H5452 [31JY], H5618 [1AU], E1379 [1AU]

Reports filed

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3796, Child Protection and Safety Act programs relative to sex offender management and registration reauthorization, H5451 [31JY]

CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 645), S6451 [19SE]

CHILD TAX CREDIT INTEGRITY PRESERVATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 577), S3397–S3399 [22MY]

——— unanimous-consent request, S3397 [22MY]

CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (CWLA)

Letters

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2618 [10MY]

CHILDCARE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

CHILDOBESITY 180 (organization)

Remarks in House

El Paso, TX: El Paso Independent School District recipient of ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award, E1048 [15JN]

CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Education; Families and Domestic Relations; Schools; Toys

Addresses

Fund for American Studies Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner: Senator Alexander, S5206 [19JY]

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6860, S6868, S6869 [15NO], H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

Foreign countries: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE], H7521 [1JA]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Boy Lost in the Shadows, E1952 [19DE]

Census—Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring in Medical and Work Expenses, H6376 [15NO]

Family & Children’s Place Has Money for Big Center, S904 [17FE]

Fedor Found Voice in Human-Traffic Battle, E1419 [3AU]

George McGovern, the Man Who Never Gave Up, E1960 [19DE]

George McGovern—An Outstanding Leader on Children’s Hunger and Nutrition, E1960 [19DE]

Highlands Center for Autism, S2597 [23AP]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

‘‘I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother’’—A Mom’s Perspective on the Mental Illness Conversation in America, H6824 [17DE]

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

LA Selects Win Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament, E265 [28FE]

More Time for Justice, S2894 [7MY]

Newtown Puts Mental Services in Spotlight, E1952 [19DE]

No Longer Just ‘‘Adult-Onset’’, S2894 [7MY]

Our View—Perfect Pioneers—Third Title ‘‘Icing on the Cake’’, E496 [29MR]

Robert Shrum on Friend George McGovern, the Prophet Politician, E1960 [19DE]

Stop Demagoguing Our Food Safety Net, E284 [29FE]

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Why Malala Inspires Us, E1695 [12OC]

Why Ryancare and Obamacare Looks So Similar, S2161 [28MR]

Young Adam Merchant, Teenager Fighting Cancer, Gives NY Giants Inspired Pep Talk Before Rout of Green Bay Packers, S7301 [30NO]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 587), S6626 [21SE]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team (see S. Res. 571), S6546 [20SE]

Armed Forces: pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1366 [16MR]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1100 [29FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 364), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H82 [19JA]

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

Children’s Grief Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 681), H3660 [7JN]

——— support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 590), S6744 [13NO]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE] (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Courts: provide funds to State courts for the provision of legal representation to parents and legal guardians relative to child welfare cases (see H.R. 3873), H374 [1FE]

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Crime: consolidate, improve, and reauthorize programs that support families and victims in the justice system affected by domestic violence (see H.R. 3977), H640 [8FE]

——— encourage reporting of child abuse (see S. 3708), S8364 [21DE]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 6496), H6274 [21SE]

——— support law enforcement training efforts on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and eliminate Internet sites that facilitate such exploitation (see H. Res. 649), H2645 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see H.R. 6481), H6273 [21SE]

——— repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see S. 3602), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY] (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

——— amend Impact Aid Program to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

——— assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (see H.R. 6376), H5859 [11SE]

——— award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (see H.R. 6434), H6150 [19SE]

——— enable States to implement integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems (see H.R. 6703), H7429 [21DE]

——— encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

——— establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 6714), H7435 [27DE]

——— establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program (see H.R. 6230), H5331 [30JY]

——— establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6284), H5704 [2AU]

——— establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

——— increase percentage of Federal education tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 3775), H26 [17JA]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S208 [31JA]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE] (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— authorize grants to States for demonstration projects to expand State registries on childhood immunization or health to include body mass index (BMI) (see H.R. 6402), H5999 [13SE]

——— award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

——— ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H4868 [13JY]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

——— implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3436), S5381 [25JY]

——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating obesity (see H.R. 6666), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (see S. 3396), S5133 [18JY]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H2271 [27AP]

——— reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2262), S2242 [29MR]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

——— require child care providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 4283), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3733 [18JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 5770), H2713 [15MY] (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 6629), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

——— strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 3693), S8203 [19DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see S. 2108), S614 [14FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of State: take steps in the U.N. to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 838), H7360 [19DE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (see H.R. 3838), H186 [27JA]

——— issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H4863 [12JY]

——— withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (see H.R. 4236), H1497 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (see S. 3309), S4238 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4238 [18JN]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4684 [9JY]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 432), S2655 [24AP]

Diseases: recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (see S. 3582), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6447), H6230 [20SE]

——— provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (see H.R. 5868), H3266 [30MY]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (see S. 2098), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4061), H901 [16FE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see S. 3578), S6545 [20SE]

——— remove mandated testing provisions (see H.R. 5654), H2565 [9MY]

Employment: establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

EPA: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

——— implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN] (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

——— establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2496 [18AP]

——— establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (see S. 3321), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6035), H4156 [27JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 6673), H6828 [17DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

FBI: eliminate backlog in performing analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 6196), H5291 [25JY]

FDA: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (see S. 2289), S2392 [17AP]

FEMA: provide guidance to and coordination with local educational agencies and school districts that are at high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents (see H.R. 5804), H3102 [17MY]

Foreign countries: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6027), H4064 [26JN]

Foster Children’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 660), H2812 [16MY]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Health: prevent childhood obesity (see H.R. 6461), H6231 [20SE]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2067 [24AP]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3823), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 5869), H3266 [30MY]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

——— permit certain alien elementary and secondary school students to attend U.S. public schools if such aliens reimburse the local educational agency for the cost of providing education (see H.R. 3983), H640 [8FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 6718), H7469 [30DE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

International relations: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

International Water Safety Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 658), H2714 [15MY]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Medicaid: expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

——— provide an option of States to cover a children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 4147), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide medical assistance coverage for uninsured newborns (see H.R. 6258), H5628 [1AU]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6505 [28NO]

——— require disclosure to parents of information on mental illness treatment for their children under a certain age (see H.R. 6712), H7435 [27DE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 2474), S2823 [26AP]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S6800 [14NO] (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S6800 [14NO] (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. Res. 626), H2031 [19AP]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S2243 [29MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 413), S2243 [29MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Chess Day: designate (see S. Res. 539), S5871 [1AU]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 433), S2655 [24AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S4637 [26JN]

National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families: designate (see H. Res. 817), H6428 [16NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Family Reunification Month: designate (see H. Res. 693), H3807 [19JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5871 [1AU]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3234 [16MY]

——— recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Guard: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 586), S6626 [21SE]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 463), S3234 [16MY]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 367), S323 [2FE]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (see S. Res. 570), S6455 [19SE]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 468), S3329 [21MY]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 593), H1497 [21MR]

National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 798), H6232 [20SE]

National School Bus Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 798), H6232 [20SE]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H5629 [1AU]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 371), S494 [9FE] (see H. Res. 525), H158 [24JA]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 782), H6000 [13SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2320 [7MY]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 362), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 535), H374 [1FE]

National Young Audiences Week: designate (see H. Res. 574), H1272 [7MR]

National Youth Traffic Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 441), S2824 [26AP]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE] (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (see H.R. 6327), H5706 [2AU]

Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act: extend (see H.R. 3975), H639 [8FE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]

Postage and stamps: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5201 [24JY]

President’s Youth Council: establish (see S. Res. 608), S7402 [4DE]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6140), H5008 [18JY]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 382), S1147 [29FE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 602), H1805 [29MR]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 578), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 795), H6232 [20SE]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5944), H3699 [8JN]

Schools: help close the gaps in principal preparation and provide new principals with the support and tools they need to meet the complex challenges of school leadership (see H.R. 4113), H1100 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1272 [7MR]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H4063 [26JN]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Tariff: baby or child carriers designed for use on bicycles (see S. 2651), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4986), H2267 [27AP]

——— clarify duty on sanitary towels and tampons, diapers and diaper liners for babies, and similar articles, of any material (see S. 2545), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5496), H2319 [7MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with a layer or layers of certified organic cotton (see S. 2876), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with other fabric layers of either blends of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece (see S. 2875), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton (see S. 2877), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper shells each having a water-resistant outer layer of laminated knitted fabric of polyester and a lining of mesh fabric wholly of polyester (see S. 2878), S2966 [8MY]

——— infant products (see S. 2559), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4456), H2030 [19AP]

——— plastic children’s wallets (see S. 2956), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5606), H2442 [8MY]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (see H.R. 6207), H5326 [26JY]

Taxation: allow an income disparity tax credit (see H.R. 4260), H1570 [26MR]

——— allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H3698 [8JN]

——— allow deduction and make refundable the credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (see H.R. 4397), H1977 [18AP]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

——— deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (see H.R. 6074), H4655 [29JN]

——— exclude from gross income certain State foster care program payments made to the biological parents of disabled children (see H.R. 4111), H1100 [29FE]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (see H.R. 5963), H3806 [19JN]

——— improve the dependent care credit by repealing the phasedown of the credit percentage and making permanent the increased dollar limitations (see H.R. 5886), H3404 [1JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see S. 3616), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 4373), H1914 [17AP]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (see S. 3427), S5304 [24JY]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (see S. 2180), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 6084), H4684 [9JY]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see S. 3494), S5977 [2AU]

——— repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 6268), H5629 [1AU]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 6165), H5130 [23JY]

——— require that individual taxpayer identification number applicants submit their application in person at taxpayer assistance centers (see H.R. 6523), H6275 [21SE]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 573), S6546 [20SE]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 646), H2320 [7MY]

Water: require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see H.R. 4266), H1641 [27MR]

Week of the Young Child: designate (see S. Res. 436), S2731 [25AP]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

E-mails

Repeal of Obamacare Act: Christine Haight Farley, H4798 [11JY]

——— Emily Schlichting, H4798 [11JY]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Allison Mock, E335 [7MR]

——— Amanda Kerstman, E355 [8MR]

——— Baher Michel, E401 [21MR]

——— Bailey Arlinghaus, E335 [7MR]

——— Blake Huddleston, E415 [22MR]

——— Daniel Casas, E426 [22MR]

——— Drew Liscum, E528 [16AP]

——— Gordon Tsai, E532 [16AP]

——— Irene Cofie, E625 [24AP]

——— Katelyn Moody, E628 [24AP]

——— Kayla Cox, E621 [24AP]

——— Komal Luthra, E630 [24AP]

——— Leslie Lopez, E334 [7MR]

——— Madison Weaver, E820 [16MY], E874 [18MY]

——— Mah-Rulch Mohammad, E813 [16MY]

——— Maximillian McElligott, E354 [8MR]

——— Meredith Brandt, E421 [22MR]

——— Milan Doshi, E403 [21MR]

——— Ravena Jacob, E340 [8MR]

——— Rima Patel, E810 [16MY]

——— Rohail Dadwani, E409 [21MR]

——— Saydi Wollney, E411 [21MR]

——— Siri Soth, E873 [18MY]

——— Stephanie Lin, E873 [18MY]

——— Stephanie Tsai, E873 [18MY]

Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest: Adam White, E1746 [13NO]

——— Akaash Patel, E1745 [13NO]

——— Deanna Paul, E1745 [13NO]

——— Eleni Finkelstein, E1746 [13NO]

——— Emily Ostrander, E1746 [13NO]

——— Harleigh M. Burke, E1745 [13NO]

——— Hope Barnstead, E1746 [13NO]

——— Kelli O’Neil, E1745 [13NO]

——— Sarah Marshall, E1745 [13NO]

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991 [6JN]

Role of the Farm in a Healthy Diet: Andrea Ledgerwood, S2815 [26AP]

——— Travis Koester, S2815 [26AP]

State of the Union: Alden Fletcher, S155 [30JA]

——— Dahlia Somers, S157 [30JA]

——— Emma Hamilton, S156 [30JA]

——— Erin Clauss, S155 [30JA]

——— Giovanina Mier, S157 [30JA]

——— Hannah Apfelbaum, S154 [30JA]

——— Jack Du Pre, S156 [30JA]

——— Jennifer Sikorski, S59 [24JA]

——— Julienne DeVita, S155 [30JA]

——— Karolina Sowulewska, S124 [26JA]

——— Kate Raszka, S124 [26JA]

——— Katie Leavitt, S156 [30JA]

——— Kayleigh Ehler-Vock, S124 [26JA]

——— Kidder Spillane, S158 [30JA]

——— Monica Allard, S123 [26JA]

——— Theophila Lee, S157 [30JA]

——— Travis K. Reed, S157 [30JA]

——— Yamuna Dahal, S155 [30JA]

——— Zach Holman, S156 [30JA]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992 [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992 [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992 [6JN]

Histories

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program, H7494 [31DE]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Breath of Fresh Air Act: Nancy Sander, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (organization), E1425 [3AU]

Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]

Child tax credit eligibility and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs, H2618 [10MY]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens and urge reconsideration of the law: several Senators, S8591 [31DE]

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

Importance of education: Colin T. Mays, E356 [8MR]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: Colleen Delaney Eubanks, National Child Support Enforcement Association, H3450 [5JN]

——— Gordon L. Berlin, Building Knowledge To Improve Social Policy (organization), H3450 [5JN]

——— Jon Baron, Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, H3450 [5JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3451 [5JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3451 [5JN]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H7494 [31DE]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses: Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S2719 [25AP]

——— Mark Tennant, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S2757, S2793 [26AP]

——— Linda Smith, Shared Hope International (organization), S2719 [25AP]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

Protect child custody arrangements for parents who are Armed Forces members deployed in support of a contingency operation: several Representatives, E839 [17MY]

Religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: several law professors, E1370–E1372 [1AU]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Armed Services (House), H3235 [30MY]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk: Andrea Lafferty, Traditional Values Coalition, S3884 [11JN]

——— Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life (organization), S3884 [11JN]

——— Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S3883 [11JN]

——— Jay A. Sekulow, American Center for Law & Justice, S3884 [11JN]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

——— Thomas McClusky, Family Research Council, S3884 [11JN]

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act: Aaron Smith, Young Invincibles (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Amy Rosen, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), S3427 [22MY]

——— Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S3428 [22MY]

——— Edward L. Davis, DECA, Inc., S3427 [22MY]

——— Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA (organization), S3428 [22MY]

——— Kent Schescke, Future Farmers of America (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Michael Simmons, Empact (organization), S3426 [22MY]

——— Scott Gerber, Young Entrepreneur Council, S3427 [22MY]

——— Tim Williamson, Idea Village (organization), S3426 [22MY]

Tribute to Ernie Allen: Senator McConnell, S6836 [15NO]

U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2794 [26AP]

Lists

Battlefield High School, Haymarket, VA, marching band staff, instructors, and members, E359 [9MR]

Dept. of Agriculture duplicate Federal aid programs, H1676 [28MR]

Fredericksburg, VA, area Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2815 [26AP]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3038 [9MY]

Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S5301 [24JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day attendees and family members or guardians on the Senate floor, S2799 [26AP]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar Initiative participants, E1151 [27JN]

Motions

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Pledge

Girl Scout motto, S1501 [8MR]

Poems

‘‘Battle Cry, a Call to Action,’’ Dona J. Cassel, E1224 [11JY]

‘‘They Make Us Who We Are,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E881 [22MY]

‘‘We Now So Weep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S8451 [27DE]

Proclamations

Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., High School Civic Leadership Students Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E906 [30MY]

Remarks in House

Abilene, TX: tribute to Abilene Christian High School boys’ basketball team, E350 [8MR]

Abington, PA: tribute to South Abington Elementary School Paws for Peace initiative, E831 [17MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3180–H3191 [30MY], H3272, H3274, H3279, H3280 [31MY], H3691 [8JN], E916, E919, E920, E921, E922, E924, E935, E943 [31MY], E945, E946 [1JN], E972 [5JN]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 374), H86 [23JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

——— tribute to film ‘‘October Baby’’, H1523 [22MR]

Achievable Dream (organization): anniversary of Achievable Dream Tennis Ball, E1595 [21SE]

Adamsville, TN: tribute to Adamsville Junior-Senior High School band, E236 [21FE]

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

Aldie, VA: tribute to Mercer Middle School winter food drive, E478 [28MR]

Allen, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

Alshouse, Alex J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

Ambul, Maria: American Heritage Girl (organization) Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

American Education Week: observance, E1763 [15NO]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 811), E1794 [16NO]

American Plastic Toys, Inc.: anniversary, E906 [30MY]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Amherst Ballet Theatre Co.: anniversary, E34 [18JA]

Anderson, Anthony: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Anderson, SC: tribute to T.L. Hanna High School girls’ soccer team, E916 [31MY]

Anderson, Tea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1009 [7JN]

Anghel, Denis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E744 [9MY]

Annandale, NJ: anniversary of North Hunterdon High School first graduating class of 1952, E1400 [3AU]

Anniston, AL: tribute to Saks High School girls’ softball team, E927 [31MY]

Aragon, Audrey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E640 [25AP]

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Argyle, TX: tribute to Argyle High School boys’ basketball team, E537 [16AP]

——— tribute to Argyle High School marching band, E1900 [11DE]

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

Armed Forces: ensure access by members to information about health care coverage through Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H5033 [19JY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (H.R. 4329), E506 [29MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3234–H3236 [30MY]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2827, H2828 [17MY]

——— tribute to members and their families, H1212 [7MR], E227 [17FE], E881 [22MY]

Asian Pacific State Employees Association: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]

Asthma Awareness Month: observance, E703 [7MY]

Auburn, WA: tribute to Thomas Jefferson High School History Bowl teams, E915 [31MY]

Augusta, ME: tribute to signing of Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Mandate, E1185 [29JN]

Aurora, IL: anniversary of Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, H1980 [19AP]

Avila, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E816 [16MY]

Azama, Yo: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

Ballantyne, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E647 [25AP]

Batiste, Bailey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [25AP]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Baytown, TX: tribute to Robert E. Lee High School Interact Club, E1643 [21SE]

Bazewicz, Carrie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1868 [4DE]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Bedford, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E865 [18MY]

Benjamin, Zachary D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1083 [19JN]

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

Bienvenidos (organization): anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Santa Cruz, CA, chapter, E1025 [8JN]

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc.: tribute, E123 [2FE]

Billings, MO: tribute to Billings High School boys’ basketball team, E502 [29MR]

Birmingham, AL: visit by Michelle Obama to Camp Noah at McAlpine Recreation Area, E1329 [25JY]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Blancas, Andrea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Bloomington, CA: dedication of Joe Baca Middle School, H5537 [1AU]

Blue-Norton, Elizabeth: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [9MY]

Bolivar County, MS: tribute to Bolivar County Head Start Program, E511 [29MR]

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

Bradshaw, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [21SE]

Bratt, FL: tribute to Northview High School football team, E1933 [13DE]

Bravewomon, Lynn: Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality (GLOBE) (organization) Pryor Conrad Award recipient, E1684 [5OC]

Breese, IL: tribute to Central Community High School boys’ basketball team, E439 [26MR]

Brinkmeyer, Brady: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E552 [17AP]

Brooks, GA: tribute to Brooks Elementary School Veteran’s Day Program, E1710 [19OC]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Bullying Initiative, E121 [2FE]

Brown, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Brown, Shari: National Center for Family Literacy Toyota Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E462 [28MR]

Browne, Max: Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award recipient, E1982 [21DE]

Bruce, Mallisyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E857 [18MY]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Budget: impact of impending budget cuts on young children, E1904 [11DE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Park School, E2020 [31DE]

Bullard, TX: tribute to Brook Hill School, E119 [2FE]

Bunnell, Brett: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1551 [19SE]

Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Burke, VA: tribute to Oaks Elementary School’s 4th grade class fundraiser, E108 [1FE]

Calderon, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E977 [5JN]

Calton, Todd M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [21MR]

Cantonment, FL: tribute to J.M. Tate High School mock trial team, E525 [16AP]

Cantor-Gutierrez, Reyna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E976 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 106), H2295, H2296 [7MY]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY]

Carpenter, Wyatt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E9 [10JA]

Carruthers, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [9MY]

Carson, CA: tribute to Southern California Special Olympics, E632 [24AP]

Carton, Clint J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1727 [26OC]

Castaneda-Romero, Nalene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E978 [5JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA], H225 [1FE]

Catton, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Centralia, MO: tribute to Centralia High School girls’ softball team, E1738 [9NO]

Chandler, Shana: tribute to birth of child, E499 [29MR]

Chardon, OH: moment of silence for victims of school shooting, H993 [28FE]

Chavez, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award, E469 [28MR]

Chavez, Darlene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E668 [26AP]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, E261 [28FE]

——— anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Baseball Club, E763 [10MY]

——— tribute to Hurley Elementary School Science Bowl Team for participation in the National Science Bowl, E764 [10MY]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (H.R. 3796), H5450–H5452 [31JY], H5618 [1AU], E1379 [1AU]

Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E420 [22MR]

China: mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, H3743 [19JN]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Archbishop Moeller High School football team, H6626 [5DE], E1923 [13DE]

Cisneros, Jacob: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E767 [10MY]

Citizen’s Commission on Human Rights: tribute to initiatives to protect parental rights, E1299 [23JY]

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

Clairton, PA: tribute to Clairton High School football team, E34 [18JA]

Clark, Austin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E644 [25AP]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of West Tech High School, E1264 [17JY]

——— tribute to Hungarian Scouts, E1453 [10SE]

——— tribute to St. Ignatius High School football team, E65 [24JA]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

Collinsville, IL: tribute to Collinsville High School boys’ basketball team, E217 [16FE]

Columbia, MO: tribute to Rock Bridge High School girls’ basketball team, E522 [16AP]

——— tribute to Rock Bridge High School girls’ swimming and diving team, E526, E533 [16AP]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7313–H7317 [19DE]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN], E716 [7MY], E741 [9MY]

Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus: establish, E1173 [28JN]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Congressional Hockey Caucus: tribute to Lawmakers v. Lobbyists charity hockey game, H1235 [7MR]

Conlon, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Connecticut: tribute to Valentines for Troops program, E644 [25AP]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute, E454 [27MR]

Cook, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Coppell, TX: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 840, E301 [1MR]

Cormier, Aaron: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E472 [28MR]

Cortland, NY: Cortland Junior Senior High School students winners of NASA Space Settlement Contest, E1221 [10JY]

Costanzo, David D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755 [14NO]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, E1428 [3AU]

Creal Springs, IL: anniversary of Creal Springs School, E847 [18MY]

Crime: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1650 [28MR]

——— address senseless acts of violence, E418 [22MR]

——— combat trafficking in persons, E1419 [3AU]

——— enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H1276 [8MR]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), H5507–H5510 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, H2735 [16MY]

——— provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation, E2030 [1JA]

Cullman, AL: tribute to Cullman Area Teenage Republican Club, E1450 [10SE]

Curiel, Frank: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Curran, Elizabeth (Libby): People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1697 [12OC]

Cypress, TX: tribute to Cool Blast Lemonade Stand, H5020 [19JY]

Dallas, TX: School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1848 [29NO]

Damariscotta, ME: tribute to Coastal Kids Preschool, E621 [24AP]

Danny Did Foundation: tribute, H6345 [14NO]

Dassow, Chevelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: anniversary, E1081 [19JN], E1132 [25JN]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

Deckerville, MI: tribute to Deckerville High School football team, E1829 [28NO]

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Deer Park, TX: tribute to Deer Park High School girls’ softball team, E1077 [19JN]

DeLaCerda, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E669 [26AP]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H3582 [7JN], H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5027 [19JY], H5655 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H6225 [20SE], H7405, H7406 [20DE], E1232 [11JY], E2025 [31DE]

——— tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

——— WIC funding, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H6487–H6491 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (H.R. 4341), E650 [25AP]

——— prohibit funding for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing programs, H5036, H5037 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (H.R. 6376), E1473 [11SE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6284), E1425 [3AU], E1780 [16NO]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (H.R. 6669), E1928 [13DE]

——— reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), E71 [25JA]

——— report on extent to which certain high-need students are being taught by alternative route teachers-in-training who have been deemed ‘‘highly qualified’’, E1710 [19OC]

——— tribute to Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, E1849 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (H.R. 6128), E1249 [13JY]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (H.R. 6163), H6138–H6140 [19SE]

——— extend the child and family services program (H.R. 2883), H3275 [31MY]

——— make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (H.R. 5188), H3581 [7JN], E694 [27AP]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7296–H7301 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure sensitivity of treatment in the security screening process for children, the elderly, and the infirmed traveling by air, H3542 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Child Exploitation Center funding, H3542, H3543 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations funding to combat child exploitation through reductions in detention and removal operations funding, H3541–H3543 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 5770), H2698 [15MY], H3737 [19JN]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

——— Internet Crimes Against Children task forces funding, H2392 [8MY]

——— investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1398 [20MR], H1522 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1579, H1580 [27MR], H1830–H1836 [16AP], E418 [22MR]

——— local community gang prevention funding, E735 [8MY]

——— Missing Children’s and Exploited Children programs funding, E750 [9MY]

——— Office of Juvenile Justice funding, E781 [11MY]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5787–H5790 [11SE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), E81 [27JA]

——— reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program, H731 [15FE]

——— Safe Routes to School Program funding, E1238 [12JY]

DeRouen, Rose: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Deters, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Detroit, MI: observance of Metro Detroit Youth Day, E1216 [10JY]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: observance, H1580 [27MR]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1389 [2AU], E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

Devil Pups, Inc.: tribute, E1309 [24JY]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

District of Columbia: tribute to Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk, E480 [28MR]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Drugs: encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

Duer, Jeffrey J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Dunn, Kristen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E866 [18MY]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

East Islip, NY: Timber Point Elementary School winner of Disney Plant Challenge for New York, E906 [30MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, H68 [18JA]

Economy: disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

Eden Prairie, MN: tribute to Eden Prairie High School boys’ swimming and diving team, H1144 [5MR]

Education: anniversary of charter schools establishment, H4810 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

——— encourage school choice, H521 [7FE]

——— funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— importance, E356 [8MR]

——— improve teacher quality and increase access to effective teachers, H5956 [13SE]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (H.R. 5876), H3275 [31MY]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

——— reduce the costs of higher education, H523 [7FE]

——— science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP], H2522 [9MY], H6512 [29NO]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Effingham, IL: tribute to St. Anthony High School baseball team, E1512 [13SE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

El Paso, TX: El Paso Independent School District recipient of ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award, E1048 [15JN]

——— tribute to El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra Diplomatic International Cultural Exchange Tour, E1149 [27JN]

Eldon, MO: tribute to Eldon High School FFA Knowledge team, E1737 [9NO]

Emerson, Mollie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

Erick J. Umstead Memorial Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1245 [12JY]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Estes, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E863 [18MY]

Estrada, Tanya: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1014 [7JN]

Ewing, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297 [1MR]

Fagerstone, Nathan V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E185 [14FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Youth Football League, E321 [6MR]

——— tribute to Hidden Pond Nature Center Envirothon Team, E1077 [19JN]

——— tribute to In Hope Freedom Rings Foundation scholarship recipients, E112 [1FE]

Fairport, NY: Martha Brown Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1070 [19JN]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 1681), H3809 [20JN]

Family Central, Inc.: anniversary, E152 [7FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Farlinger, Mark H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E501 [29MR]

FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619, H1620 [27MR]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

Federal Way, WA: tribute to Federal Way High School Air Force Junior ROTC team, E920 [31MY]

Fedor, Teresa: tribute to efforts in Ohio General Assembly to combat trafficking in persons, E1419 [3AU]

Feed My Starving Children (organization): anniversary, H6419 [16NO]

Ferko, Jacqueline and Jon: tribute to birth of child, E1860 [30NO]

Firearms: gun control, H1856 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5081, H5117 [23JY], H5204 [25JY]

——— prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 227), H1854 [17AP], H7279 [19DE]

First Book (organization): anniversary, E858 [18MY], E1440 [3AU]

Flemington, NJ: tribute to Hunterdon Regional High School cheerleading team, E270 [28FE]

Florida: tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

——— tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Florissant, MO: tribute to McCleur North High School boys’ basketball team, E401 [21MR]

Flower Mound, TX: tribute to Marcus High School boys’ basketball team, E679 [27AP]

——— tribute to Marcus High School marching band, E1819 [28NO]

Fond du Lac, WI: tribute to Fond du Lac School District, E862 [18MY]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H976 [28FE], H1849 [17AP], E284 [29FE]

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization): tribute, E199 [15FE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

Foreign countries: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), H7457, H7458 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble winner of the Essentially Ellington Jazz Band Competition and Festival, E876 [18MY]

——— tribute to Dillard High School girls’ basketball team, E326 [7MR]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: anniversary of Camp Walton School, E1465 [10SE]

——— anniversary of Choctawhatchee High School, E1650 [21SE]

——— tribute to Fort Walton Beach High School cheerleading team, E350 [8MR]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Fremont, CA: Hopkins Junior High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, E713 [7MY]

Friendship Circle of Cleveland (organization): tribute, E1019 [7JN]

Fritz, Hunter: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E775 [10MY]

Gallegos, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award, E470 [28MR]

Garden, Brady R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1737 [9NO]

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

Gastonia, NC: anniversary of First Wesleyan Christian School, E378 [19MR]

Germantown, MD: tribute to MSC Coyotes Green Girls Soccer Club, E1434 [3AU]

Gibbons, Matthew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E872 [18MY]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H201 [31JA], H225 [1FE], H444, H445 [3FE], H1219 [7MR], H2146 [26AP], E107 [1FE], E298 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E368 [13MR], E373 [16MR], E380 [19MR], E441 [26MR], E495, E498 [29MR], E910 [30MY], E1070 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1718, E1719 [23OC]

——— anniversary of Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, E1647 [21SE]

——— tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, E1718 [23OC]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, E1719 [23OC]

Glen Echo, MD: anniversary of Adventure Theatre, E539 [16AP]

Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]

Glenview, IL: anniversary of Glenbrook South High School, H644 [9FE]

Goff, Kolby D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [15NO]

Goodlettsville, TN: tribute to Goodlettsville Little League All-Stars baseball team, H6162 [20SE]

Goreville, IL: tribute to Goreville High School girls’ softball team, E1495 [12SE]

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, E571 [18AP]

Graveline, Robert B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Green Lake, WI: tribute to the Green Lake School District for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

Greenbury, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E814 [16MY]

Greene, Trevor: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1579 [20SE]

Greenfield, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940 [17DE]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Northern Guilford High School football team, E103 [1FE], E1966 [19DE]

——— tribute to Walter H. Page High School football team, E106 [1FE]

Greenville, IL: tribute to Greenville Elementary School students and staff, E981 [5JN]

Greenwalt, Sophia: American Red Cross Everyday Hero Award recipient, E754 [9MY]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]

Groenhof, Samantha: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E978 [5JN]

Grosse Pointe, MI: tribute to Grosse Pointe South High School girls’ tennis team, E1195 [29JN]

——— tribute to Grosse Pointe South High School girls’ track and field team, E1195 [29JN]

Grossetete, Chloe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E671 [26AP]

Guldner, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1937 [17DE]

Gurrola, Arisai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E646 [25AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H3448–H3451 [5JN]

Halliburton Co.: provide assistance to at-risk youth of Houston, TX, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

Hampton, VA: tribute to Hampton High School boys’ basketball team, E443 [26MR]

Hand in Hand (organization): tribute, E975 [5JN]

Hanson, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1287 [19JY]

Hanson, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Harbor Beach, MI: tribute to Harbor Beach High School football team, E1822 [28NO]

Harrisburg, MO: tribute to Harrisburg High School girls’ basketball team, E519 [16AP]

Harrison, Anjelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E645 [25AP]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School for participation in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game ‘‘Capitol Hill Challenge’’, E651 [25AP]

——— tribute to Battlefield High School marching band, E359 [9MR]

——— tribute to Battlefield High School robotics team, E928 [31MY]

Haynes, Lauren: International Brotherhood of Teamsters James R. Hoffa Scholarship recipient, E1618 [21SE]

Hazlett, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Health: health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

——— maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

——— prohibit cuts in health insurance benefits for women and children, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

Helotes, TX: tribute to Sandra Day O’Connor High School science bowl team, E663 [26AP]

Herrera, Jada: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E773 [10MY]

Herrin, IL: anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, E563 [17AP]

Hill, Andrea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Hillsides Organization: anniversary, E1276 [18JY]

Historical Society of Winslow Township: tribute to Veterans Day Student Essay Contest winners, E1745 [13NO]

Hittle, William M., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1669 [28SE]

Hoefler, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E977 [5JN]

Holency, Crystina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E671 [26AP]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [24AP]

Hornell, NY: tribute to St. Ann’s School, E1232 [11JY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, H6814 [17DE]

——— reestablish Page Program, H3675 [8JN]

——— tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Texas Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ‘‘Wall of Hope’’, E1935 [13DE]

——— tribute to Texas Children’s Hospital pediatric tissue engineering research, H200 [31JA]

Hrabe, Mark and Chianna: tribute to birth of child, H930 [17FE]

Huerta, Wilfredo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, H1118 [1MR]

Hunger: tribute to ‘‘Share Your Breakfast’’ initiative, E349, E352 [8MR]

Hurd, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1289 [19JY]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 5869), H3180 [30MY]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6520 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1842), H3737 [19JN], E1048 [15JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709, H3710 [18JN], H3737, H3738, H3742, H3749 [19JN], H3812 [20JN], H3966–H3970 [21JN], H3984 [26JN], H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY], E1061 [18JN]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

International Children’s Day: observance, E633 [24AP]

International Dot Day: observance, E1507 [13SE]

Irvine-Johnson, Kendra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E869 [18MY]

Irving, TX: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 175, E1046 [15JN]

——— anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 508, E1373 [1AU]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Jacksonville, AL: tribute to Jacksonville High School girls’ basketball team, E383 [19MR]

Jacobson, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E926 [31MY]

Jamison, Janelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E766 [10MY]

Jennett, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1948 [18DE]

Johnson, Eleanor: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Joseph Gagen Leadership Award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Johnson, Tyia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1015 [7JN]

Jones, Calvin (C.J.): Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation outstanding mentor honoree, E711 [7MY]

Jones, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]

Journal of Medical Ethics: reaction to article supporting after-birth abortions, H1220 [7MR], H1291 [8MR]

Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act: funding, E749 [9MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Staley High School football team, E32 [18JA]

Kauffmann, Raphael: San Mateo County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1103 [21JN]

Keller, Nick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Kent, WA: Technology Access Foundation Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1521 [13SE]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Creekwood Middle School Korean War history project, H3269 [31MY]

——— tribute to Kingwood High School Navy Junior ROTC, E1936 [13DE]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Kleinwort, Seth A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1068 [19JN]

Klender, Thomas W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E72 [25JA]

Kline, Kevin: Fort Bend Focus Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, H6595 [4DE]

Knowlton, Tanner M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Kohen, Daniel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E672 [26AP]

Kopp, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E399 [21MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5842–H5844 [11SE], E1497 [12SE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), Senate amendment, H7520 [1JA], E2027 [1JA]

Kristi House, Inc.: tribute to partnership with Miami International Airport and Port of Miami to assist child victims of human trafficking, H1522 [22MR]

Krohne, Austin N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1140 [26JN]

Kurtz, Melanie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E974 [5JN]

Lafayette, LA: tribute to Teurlings Catholic High School girls’ softball team, E744 [9MY]

Lanning, Richard L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E261 [28FE]

Lanthorn, Robert: Kids Voting USA (organization) Educator of the Year award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Larson, Virginia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1123 [21JN]

Lauer, William H.: Devotion to Children (organization) Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901 [11DE]

Lawrence, Anastasia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, E1342 [26JY]

Lemon Grove, CA: tribute to Lemon Grove Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1455 [10SE]

Lenihan, Brian and Keagan: tribute to birth of child, E559 [17AP]

LeRoy, IL: tribute to LeRoy High School wrestling team, E295 [1MR]

Lisle, IL: anniversary of Benet Academy, E30 [18JA]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, H1264 [7MR]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, H5532 [1AU]

Livonia, MI: tribute to Ladywood High School girls’ softball team, E1123 [21JN]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Lopez, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E665 [26AP]

Lopez, Miriam: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation community spirit honoree, E712 [7MY]

Los Angeles Hockey Club (organization): tribute to LA Selects Hockey Peewee AAA team, E265 [28FE]

Lucero, Jesse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E769 [10MY]

Lufkin, TX: tribute to Hudson High School girls’ softball team, E1164 [27JN]

Luzier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Madisonville, KY: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 33 Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E591 [19AP]

Maine: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary, E1048 [15JN]

Maloku, Edite: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Mammoth Spring, AR: tribute to Mammoth Spring High School boys’ basketball team, H1648 [28MR]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

Maple Heights, OH: tribute to St. Martin of Tours School, E1000 [6JN]

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1396 [20MR], H1437 [21MR], H1501, H1521, H1533–H1535 [22MR], H1646, H1651, H1652 [28MR], H1795, H1796 [29MR]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Heritage Middle School student trip to Washington, DC, E991 [6JN]

Matthews, Timothy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E400 [21MR]

Mattoon, IL: tribute to Mattoon High School students selected for Illinois All-State Concert Band and All-State Orchestra, E71 [25JA]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

McDonald’s Corp.: anniversary of Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick, NJ, E660 [26AP]

McGehee, Kyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E858 [18MY]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

McKinney, TX: anniversary of McKinney Christian Academy, E293 [1MR]

McLean, VA: tribute to Langley High School staff for efforts to support Maureen Marsh during health crisis, E188 [14FE]

Medicaid: prohibit reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for territories, E755 [9MY]

——— provide an option of States to cover a children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (H.R. 4147), E321 [6MR]

Medina, Jazmin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Medina, TN: tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson County High School, E914 [31MY]

——— tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson High School, E855 [18MY]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H810, H813 [16FE], E711 [7MY]

——— inclusion of Hollis F. Price Middle College in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H6257 [21SE]

Mental health: treatment programs funding, E1951 [19DE]

Meraz, Cristina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E667 [26AP]

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.: tribute to Merck for Mothers program, H730 [15FE]

Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

——— tribute to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Friends of St. Jude (network) Miami, FL, chapter, E1650 [21SE]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Middle Island, NY: tribute to Longwood Central School District Longwood Veterans Walk and Longwood Veterans History Project, E1062 [18JN]

Midland, TX: tribute to Midland Christian School football team, E59 [23JA]

Mikhaylova, Mariya: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E861 [18MY]

Mikhaylova, Svetlana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1009 [7JN]

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233 [11JY]

Miller, Everett: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E769 [10MY]

Miller, Tesla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1016 [7JN]

Mills River, NC: tribute to Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School 5th grade graduating class, E980 [5JN]

Minden, LA: tribute to charity auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H787 [15FE]

Mineral Wells, TX: tribute to Mineral Wells Independent School District and American Legion Post 75 Veterans Day of Remembrance program, E1948 [18DE]

Minnesota: adoption of new rules to ensure player safety during high school hockey games, H11 [17JA]

Minnetonka, MN: tribute to Minnetonka High School girls’ hockey team, H956 [27FE]

Missouri: tribute to Girl Scouts of Missouri, E498 [29MR]

Mobile, AL: tribute to UMS-Wright Preparatory School football team, E1907 [11DE]

Moczary, Steven: Air Force Association Eglin Chapter 365 Teacher of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Monroeville, AL: tribute to Monroeville Junior High robotics team, E218 [16FE]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to G.W. Carver High School boys’ basketball team, E382 [19MR]

Month of the Military Child: observance, E650 [25AP]

Moore, Peyton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E976 [5JN]

Morality and ethics: address issues relative to youth violence, H6837 [18DE]

Mora-Pina, Alysia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Morgan, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Morgan Hill, CA: tribute to Central High School improvement in California Academic Performance Index, E1717 [23OC]

Morganza, MD: tribute to Chopticon High School marching band, E951 [1JN]

Mother’s Day: observance, H2454 [9MY], H2638 [10MY], E769 [10MY]

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

Mount Vernon, MO: tribute to Mount Vernon High School girls’ basketball team, E487 [29MR]

Mountain Home, AR: Mountain Home High School robotics team winners of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition, H4076 [27JN]

——— tribute to Mountain Home Bomb Squad baseball team, H5209 [25JY]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary of Lakeland Hills YWCA, E872 [18MY]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453 [10SE]

Music and dance: tribute to ‘‘All About Bullies . . . Big and Small’’ album production team, E916 [31MY]

Nagorney, Samuel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Nakata, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E815 [16MY]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

Nashville, IL: tribute to Nashville High School girls’ softball team, E1493 [12SE]

National Adoption Month: observance, E1736 [6NO]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, E530 [16AP]

National Black Home Educators (organization): tribute, E1135 [26JN]

National Bullying Prevention Month: observance, E1673 [2OC]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, H2145 [26AP], E533 [16AP]

National Child Protection Training Center: tribute, E750 [9MY]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H5773 [11SE]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: observance, H5933 [13SE], E1610, E1616 [21SE]

National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, E1938 [17DE]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: observance, E1542 [14SE]

National Day of Silence: observance, H2013 [19AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (H. Res. 242), E710 [7MY]

——— observance, H2457, H2458 [9MY], H3275 [31MY], E849, E857 [18MY], E965 [1JN]

——— recognize goals and ideals (H. Res. 659), H2717, H2718 [16MY]

National GEAR UP Week: observance, E1613 [21SE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: State enforcement of law relative to motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus funding, H4045 [26JN]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E269 [28FE], E375 [19MR]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: observance, E1622 [21SE]

National Marriage Week: observance, H550–H554 [7FE]

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, H3710 [18JN]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 593), E423 [22MR]

National School Breakfast Week: observance, H1166 [6MR], E332 [7MR], E349, E352, E354 [8MR]

National School Choice Week: observance, H120, H129 [24JA], E71 [25JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 525), E170 [9FE]

National School Lunch Week: observance, H1211 [7MR]

National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week: observance, H2303 [7MY]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: observance, H6159 [20SE], E1638, E1641 [21SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2458, H2459 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], E706 [7MY], E731 [8MY], E752, E754 [9MY], E774 [10MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, H2332 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 645), E773 [10MY]

National Young Audiences Week: observance, E354 [8MR]

National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute: tribute, H3586 [7JN]

National Youth Sports Week: observance, H5210 [25JY]

Nelson, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E260 [28FE]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Neighborhood Music School, E1054 [18JN]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

——— tribute to high school seniors deciding to enlist in the Armed Forces, E791 [15MY]

New Providence, NJ: inclusion of New Providence High School in New Jersey Monthly (publication) ‘‘Top Public High Schools’’ list, E1490 [12SE]

New York: tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, E53 [23JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of Regis High School Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools (REACH) program, E330 [7MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6810, H6814 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6835, H6837 [18DE], H7273, H7278, H7279, H7280, H7349, H7350, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], E1944 [17DE], E1952 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6815–H6825 [17DE], E1947 [18DE]

Nichols, Donovan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Nielson, Zachary: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1126 [21JN]

Nixa, MO: tribute to Nixa High School bowling team, E1224 [11JY]

Nolting, Stephen D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Nornhold, Bradley: Baltimore, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E855 [18MY]

North Hollywood, CA: tribute to North Hollywood High School science bowl team, E668 [26AP]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO], E1708 [19OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to Saipan Southern High School concert band, H5337 [31JY], E1354 [31JY]

Norwood, NC: tribute to South Stanly High School boys’ baseball team, E981 [5JN]

Norwood, Wade: Campaign for Public Health Foundation Unsung Heroes of Public Health ‘‘Rock in the Pond’’ award recipient, E1867 [4DE]

Novi, MI: tribute to Detroit Catholic Central High School wrestling team, H951 [27FE]

NSF: education programs funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Educational and Human Resources Account funding, H2551 [9MY]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

Nurses for Newborns (organization): anniversary, E600 [19AP]

Oakland, CA: tribute to the African American Education Task Force Academic Achievement Celebration, E791 [15MY]

Oberman, Henry: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1824 [28NO]

Oborny, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E73 [25JA]

Omega Boys Club/Street Soldiers (organization): anniversary, E1720 [23OC]

Orchards Children’s Services, Inc.: anniversary, E712 [7MY]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Nemours Children’s Hospital, E1616 [21SE]

Orona, Kassie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E815 [16MY]

Osterville, MA: tribute to Cape Cod Academy Stand Down event, E1413 [3AU]

Owings, MD: tribute to Northern High School girls’ softball team, E945 [1JN]

Oxford, AL: tribute to Oxford High School baseball team, E915 [31MY]

Palermo, Donna E.: Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. Rose Tucker Award recipient, E1721 [26OC]

Parker, Garret: Illinois Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1349 [30JY]

Parson, Chesle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E670 [26AP]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1378–H1384 [19MR], H1395, H1396, H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1436, H1439, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1490–H1495 [21MR], H1524 [22MR], H1584 [27MR], H1647, H1650, H1651 [28MR], H1744 [29MR], H1924 [18AP], H3797–H3804 [19JN], H3961–H3966 [21JN], H4664, H4673–H4677 [9JY], H4689, H4695 [10JY], H4782, H4784 [11JY], H4897–H4900 [17JY], H5139, H5188–H5191 [24JY], H5209 [25JY], E404 [21MR], E418 [22MR], E464 [28MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1397 [20MR]

——— improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (H.R. 6327), E1399 [3AU]

Pearce, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, H1216 [7MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1289 [8MR]

Perez, Ditza: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [9MY]

Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, H5864 [12SE], E1503 [12SE]

Pfankuch, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School Leadership Preparatory Academy Foundations of Leadership Class of 2013, E684 [27AP]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Rookie All-Star Award, E552 [17AP]

——— tribute to Fox Chapel Area High School for participation in Library of Congress Veterans History Project, E850 [18MY]

Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Senior High School WorldQuest team, H2080 [25AP]

——— tribute to Plano West Senior High School girls’ soccer team, H2080 [25AP]

Plast National Scouting Organization of Ukraine: anniversary, E1291 [19JY], E1344 [26JY]

Plymouth, MN: tribute to Providence Academy girls’ basketball team, H1559 [26MR]

Poe, Suzy and Kurt: tribute to birth of child, H1828 [16AP]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H34, H67 [18JA], H123 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H1855 [17AP], H3273 [31MY], H5927 [13SE], H6376 [15NO]

Power resources: prohibit hydraulic fracturing activities within one thousand feet of a primary or secondary school, H3896 [20JN]

P’Pool, Zachary M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E568 [18AP]

Prado, Angelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E463 [28MR]

Presidio, TX: tribute to Lucy Reede Franco Middle School rocketry team, E757 [10MY]

——— tribute to Presidio High School rocketry team, E757 [10MY]

Pribble, Jeffrey: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E249 [27FE]

Pride, Savannah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1013 [7JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E320 [6MR]

——— tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938 [31MY]

Princeton, WV: tribute to Princeton Senior High School baseball team, E1049 [15JN]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Privacy: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (H.R. 5824), H2820 [17MY]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (H.R. 4379), E570 [18AP]

Quintana, Luis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E856 [18MY]

Quintrall, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E860 [18MY]

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: tribute to Santa Margarita Catholic High School football team, E27 [17JA]

Randolph, NY: tribute to Randolph High School football team, H6514 [29NO]

Reach Out and Read Rhode Island (organization): tribute, H1029 [29FE]

Render, Kale R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Renton, WA: inclusion of Talbot Hill Elementary School in Parent & Child (publication) ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ list and Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Designated Innovative Schools honoree, E1593 [21SE]

——— tribute to Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Foundation, E1517 [13SE]

Republic, MO: tribute to Republic High School girls’ basketball team, E505 [29MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6050 [14SE]

Reston, VA: anniversary of Reston Children’s Center, E361 [9MR]

Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Richards, Kenny: National Tourette Syndrome Association Zak Hollis Youth Achievement Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Richardson, Driszelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E740 [9MY]

Richland Springs, TX: tribute to Richland Springs High School football team, E56 [23JA]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Richmond Police Activities League, E470 [28MR]

Ridgefield, CT: tribute to Ridgefield High School Students Against Internet Discrimination (organization), H590 [8FE]

Ripley Blackwell Head Start Center, Inc.: anniversary, E501 [29MR]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [15MY]

Riverhead, NY: tribute to Riverhead High School girls’ basketball team, E819 [16MY]

Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

Roberts, Bobby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E643 [25AP]

Rochester, MN: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 21, E1699 [16OC]

Rochester, NY: Girl Scouts Hippie Pandas (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Gracious Professionalism Award, E971 [5JN]

——— tribute to Hippie Pandas Girl Scout technical team for helping develop a solar-powered pasteurization system for raw milk, E1460 [10SE]

Rock Bridge, MO: tribute to Rock Bridge High School cheerleading team, E93 [31JA]

Rockledge, FL: tribute to Rockledge Junior League baseball team, E1505 [12SE]

Rockport, ME: tribute to Camden Hills Regional High School Windplanners student group for installing a wind turbine on campus, E862 [18MY]

Rockwall, TX: tribute to Rockwall High School girls’ basketball team, E1227 [11JY]

——— tribute to Rockwall-Heath High School baseball team, E1136 [26JN]

Rodriguez, Nancy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E973 [5JN]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio, E1141 [26JN]

Russia: ban on adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens as alleged retaliation for U.S. passage of Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H7457 [30DE]

Ryan, Jha-Mier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

Saenz, Edwin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of Mount Carmel School, H5932 [13SE], E1515 [13SE]

Salazar, Lawrence: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E862 [18MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School science bowl team, E662 [26AP]

San Jose, CA: Dartmouth Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1089 [20JN]

San Leandro, CA: tribute to Davis Street Family Resource Center, E766 [10MY]

San Luis, AZ: tribute to Gadsden Elementary School District #32 marching band, E318 [6MR]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Holy Angels Elementary School class of 1969, E1740 [13NO]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of school system, E168 [9FE]

Santa Monica, CA: tribute to America’s Family Day, E1601 [21SE]

Saraland, AL: tribute to Saraland School System, E1337 [26JY]

Sawaqued, Jwan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Schlenker, Paul C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E346 [8MR]

Schmidling, Benjamin S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Schmidling, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1931 [13DE]

Schmidt, Sydney: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, H1981 [19AP]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, H1644 [28MR], H2459 [9MY]

——— address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1648), H3809, H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 998), H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 1381), H2453 [9MY]

——— require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of Museum of History & Industry and grand opening of new facility at Lake Union Park, E1867 [4DE]

——— anniversary of One World Now! educational program, E1562 [19SE]

SEC: require companies to disclose in annual reports measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within supply chains (H.R. 2759), E353 [8MR]

Sell, Jonnalynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Seminole, FL: anniversary of Seminole High School, E1322 [25JY]

Serrano, Yimi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1119 [21JN]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Sharyland, TX: tribute to Sharyland High School boys’ soccer team, E628 [24AP]

Shelton, Randy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Big Voices for Little Texans Judge of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Skokie, IL: tribute to McCracken Middle School students, E675 [26AP]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Snowball Express (organization): tribute, H6537 [30NO]

Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements, H2623 [10MY]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (H.R. 4160), H5184, H5185 [24JY]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 6021), E1139 [26JN]

Solano County, CA: inclusion in America’s Promise Alliance ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People’’ list, E1863 [3DE]

Solis, Erika: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E767 [10MY]

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

Soukup, Brian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [25AP]

South Hadley, MA: anniversary of Michael E. Smith Middle School, E23 [17JA]

Southlake, TX: tribute to Carroll Senior High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams, E54 [23JA]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams, E893 [29MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School football team, E65 [24JA]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School National Merit Scholarship finalists, E890 [25MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School Odyssey of the Mind team, E935 [31MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School student council, E920 [31MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School winterguard team, E883 [22MY]

Southwick, Casey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Spanish Fort, AL: tribute to Spanish Fort High School football team, E1968 [19DE]

Spread the Word To End the Word Campaign: tribute, E703 [7MY]

Springfield, MO: tribute to Parkview High School boys’ track and field relay team, E1236 [11JY]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 1501, E359 [9MR]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Soldan High School boys’ basketball team, E411 [21MR]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, E587 [19AP]

States: require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

Stave, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1007 [7JN]

Strickland, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E590 [19AP]

Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps: anniversary, E604 [19AP]

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month: observance, E1673 [2OC]

Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.: tribute, E494 [29MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H86, H102–H108 [23JA], E51 [23JA], E74 [25JA]

Sussex County, NJ: anniversary of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, E821 [16MY]

Swartwood, Shyanne: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1016 [7JN]

Tacoma, WA: anniversary of Lincoln High School, E1580 [20SE]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (H.R. 6207), E1342 [26JY]

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Taxation: allow deduction and make refundable the credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (H.R. 4397), E572 [18AP]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (H.R. 6599), H6419 [16NO]

——— impose an excise tax on certain sugary drinks, H3594 [7JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit, H2613 [10MY]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (H.R. 1956), H1149 [5MR]

——— require that individual taxpayer identification number applicants submit their application in person at taxpayer assistance centers (H.R. 6523), H6236 [21SE]

Taylor, Blake: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Taylor, Gregory B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E267 [28FE]

TELACU Education Foundation: tribute to TELACU Scholars Day, E633 [24AP]

Temple Hills, MD: anniversary of Crossland Vocational Center, H2825 [17MY]

Tenaha, TX: tribute to Tenaha High School football team, E95 [31JA]

Tennessee: tribute to school districts in West Tennessee that earned exemplary status from the Tennessee Dept. of Education, E1395 [3AU]

Texas: impact of decision not to expand Medicaid coverage of uninsured citizens, H4788 [11JY]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

——— tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H6609 [4DE]

——— tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E334, E335 [7MR], E340, E353, E355 [8MR], E400, E403, E409, E411 [21MR], E415, E421, E426 [22MR], E524, E528, E531 [16AP], E621, E625, E628, E630 [24AP], E810, E813, E820 [16MY], E873 [18MY]

Theisen, Brandon A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1075 [19JN]

Thomas, Connor S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]

Thomas, Miccerica: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation extra mile honoree, E713 [7MY]

Thomas, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262 [28FE]

Thompson, Brugette: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Thompson, Representative Glenn: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Tibbs, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1554 [19SE]

Tiller, Shannia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1017 [7JN]

Tiner, Joe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E818 [16MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), E1874 [4DE]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

Trujillo, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Tully, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1768 [15NO]

Turkey: observance of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day, E834 [17MY]

Tyler, TX: tribute to Chapel Hill High School football team, E3 [6JA]

Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533 [16AP]

U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (H. Res. 929), E1663 [28SE]

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: anniversary of Space Camp, H3582 [7JN]

Uhlmeyer, Joel H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

United Health Foundation: tribute to Diverse Scholar Initiative, E1151 [27JN]

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.: tribute to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania, E812 [16MY]

University of Texas: tribute to School of Public Health Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) initiative to combat childhood obesity, H738 [15FE]

Urbana, IL: tribute to University Laboratory High School robotics team, E456 [27MR]

Valdez, Aujanae: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E639 [25AP]

Valdez, Sarai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1011 [7JN]

VanEvery, Dean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Varnell, Leah: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Versailles, KY: anniversary of Versailles High School 1962 State football championship, E1523 [13SE]

Vicini, Tom: Major League Baseball and Partnership at Drugfree.org (organization) Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award recipient, E1873 [4DE]

Virginia: tribute to students selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band, E1 [6JA]

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group: anniversary, E1073 [19JN]

Waialua, HI: Waialua High School robotics team recipient of Hawaii For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Chairman’s Award, E282 [29FE]

Walker, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1659 [28SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], E549 [17AP]

Ward, Jacob W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E887 [25MY]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

Warrington, PA: tribute to Warrington-Warwick Little League girls’ softball team, H5025 [19JY]

Washington, MO: tribute to St. Francis Borgia Regional High School cheerleading squad, E97 [31JA]

Watson, Max: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E972 [5JN]

Watson, Saxton T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E269 [28FE]

Wesby, Maya: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Essay Contest award recipient, E1718 [23OC]

West, Brandon: tribute to birth of child, E499 [29MR]

West New York, NJ: tribute to West New York, NJ, School District for nutrition and physical education programs under the Dept. of Education Healthy School Program, H43 [18JA]

West Palm Beach, FL: Wynnebrook Elementary School designated Florida Dept. of Education Grade ‘‘A’’ School, E377 [19MR]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [11JY]

Whitaker, Quinton C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

White, Sally: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H120 [24JA]

Whitehead, Curtis: August Martin High School, Queens, NY, May Student of the Month award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Whiteville, NC: tribute to Whiteville High School baseball team, E1063 [18JN]

Wiebbecke, Brittany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1360 [31JY]

Wilks, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]

Wilson, Julian and Joy: tribute to birth of child, E1233 [11JY]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347 [26JY]

Winchester, VA: tribute to Millbrook High School girls’ basketball team, E496 [29MR]

Wittmuss, Jason K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1292 [19JY]

Women: health care for women, H348 [1FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031 [29FE], H1160, H1164, H1165 [6MR], H1218, H1270 [7MR], H1379–H1383 [19MR], H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1485 [21MR], H1500 [22MR], H1651 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H4803 [11JY], H5536, H5537, H5538 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], E464 [28MR], E506 [29MR], E1226 [11JY], E1369 [1AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Woodlawn, IL: tribute to Woodlawn High School boys’ basketball team, E437 [26MR]

Wyomissing, PA: tribute to Wyomissing High School football team, E1970 [19DE]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Zink, Robert J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1497, S1498 [8MR]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (S. Res. 378), S607 [14FE], S803 [15FE]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Alaska: tribute to ‘‘Choose Respect’’ initiative to reduce rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, S2204 [29MR]

Armada, MI: tribute to Macomb Academy of Arts & Sciences robotics team, S3681 [4JN]

Armed Forces: provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute to New York chapter, S205 [31JA]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, S2810 [26AP]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 106), S3049 [9MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S37 [23JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S222 [31JA]

Cedar, Kenneth and Vanese: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Chardon, OH: express condolences to community and families of victims of Chardon High School shooting, S1186, S1187 [1MR]

Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan: anniversary, S6530 [20SE]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

Circus Barn, Inc.: anniversary of Circus Smirkus, S1730 [15MR]

Colora, MD: anniversary of West Nottingham Academy, S491 [9FE]

Columbus, OH: inclusion of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8666, S8667 [2JA]

——— establish (S. 3705), S8355, S8364 [21DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn use of slave labor for mining minerals used in the manufacture of cell phones, S1783 [19MR]

Connecticut: tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371 [4DE]

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, S5968 [2AU]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, S2667 [25AP], S2791 [26AP]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography, S2757, S2792 [26AP]

——— save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants, S2774 [26AP]

Daniels Fund (organization): tribute to Daniels Scholarship Program letters of gratitude to military personnel, S6731 [13NO]

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: anniversary, S3898 [11JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to obtain a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to incentivize healthier food purchases by beneficiaries, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4196 [14JN], S4344, S4345 [20JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— increase awareness of the Summer Food Service Program, S4359 [20JN]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (S. 3602), S6553 [20SE]

——— report on impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on obesity and human health and examine public health proposals that affect cost and size of such beverages, S4143 [13JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S6087 [11SE], S7735 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S3832 [7JN], S7720 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7160 [29NO], S7331 [3DE]

——— provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

——— clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require report on the extent to which certain children are being taught by alternative route teachers in training who are deemed highly qualified, S6596 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (S. 3461), S5735 [31JY]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (S. 2119), S852 [16FE]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (S. 2182), S1542 [8MR]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services, S1180 [1MR]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (S. 3396), S5135 [18JY]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6868–S6870 [15NO]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (S. 2108), S619 [14FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

——— fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (S. 3309), S4241 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

Depts. of Agriculture and HHS: establish dietary guidelines for pregnant women and children from birth until the age of 2, S4334 [20JN]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 414), S3655–S3657 [24MY], S4812 [10JY]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 432), S2660 [24AP]

Diaz, Matthew: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

Drugs: address increase in synthetic drug use, S679–S682 [15FE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

——— funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (S. 3582), S6548 [20SE]

——— reduce higher education costs, S396–S398 [9FE]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (S. 2098), S502 [9FE], S3005 [9MY]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

EPA: address soil contamination issues in areas surrounding former lead smelter sites, S3322 [21MY]

——— investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (S. 76), S7752 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (S. 3321), S4372 [20JN]

Family & Children’s Place (organization): tribute, S904 [17FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

FDA: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (S. 2289), S2395 [17AP]

——— institute regulation and oversight of energy drinks as beverages to ensure safe caffeine levels, S6843–S6845 [15NO]

Fetz, Alisha: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Firearms: gun control, S1729 [15MR], S6939 [27NO], S8049–S8051, S8056 [17DE]

Foreign countries: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

4–H (organization): anniversary of 4–H Club of Utah, S4819 [10JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1501, S1525 [8MR]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (S. Res. 421), S2452 [17AP]

Granada Hills, CA: tribute to Granada Hills Charter High School academic decathlon team, S3081 [10MY]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Health: release of ‘‘Health Care Delivery System Reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’ report, S2200 [29MR]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, S1498 [8MR]

——— condemn international human rights violations against women and human trafficking, S2477, S2478 [18AP]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3879, S3882–S3889 [11JN]

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3068 [10MY], S3260 [17MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4434, S4440–S4441 [25JN], S4645–S4647 [27JN], S4813, S4814 [10JY], S5064, S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6720 [13NO], S6887 [26NO], S7013 [28NO], S7699 [10DE]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4604 [26JN], S4813 [10JY], S5064 [17JY]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2814 [26AP]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Iowa: tribute to Iowa Arts Council Big Yellow School Bus grant program, S2315 [16AP]

Johnson, Ryan and Amber: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6054 [10SE]

Kaysville, UT: tribute to Davis High School marching band, S2491 [18AP]

Kentucky: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, S4360 [20JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8516 [28DE]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, S1086 [28FE], S1610 [13MR]

Lutheran Church Charities (organization): tribute to response to school shootings in Newtown, CT, S8449 [27DE]

Meadow Bridge, WV: tribute to Meadow Bridge High School student voter registration campaign, S2668 [25AP]

Medicaid: allow severely disabled individuals to be eligible for in-home care based on the income and assets of the individual alone, S3836 [7JN]

——— expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, S3002 [9MY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (S. 2474), S2830 [26AP]

Morality and ethics: impact of violence on society, S8100 [18DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S6847 [15NO], S7638 [5DE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S6847 [15NO], S7638 [5DE]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 415), S2282 [29MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 569), S6469 [19SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 447), S2986 [8MY], S3002 [9MY]

National Chess Day: designate (S. Res. 539), S5898, S5900 [1AU]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 433), S2660 [24AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 522), S5023 [16JY]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, S8038 [13DE]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S4642 [26JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 536), S5898 [1AU]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 462), S3236–S3238 [16MY], S3689 [4JN]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, S257 [1FE]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S1047 [27FE]

National Infertility Awareness Week: observance, S2812 [26AP]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 463), S3239 [16MY]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 564), S6469 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 367), S327 [2FE]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (S. Res. 570), S6469 [19SE]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (S. Res. 468), S3385 [21MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 371), S544 [9FE]

National School Nurse Day: observance, S3037 [9MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (S. Res. 461), S3177 [15MY]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 362), S222 [31JA]

National Youth Traffic Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 441), S2886 [26AP]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061, S8064 [17DE], S8099, S8104, S8123, S8131 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE], S8296 [20DE], S8442, S8451 [27DE], S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8089, S8090 [17DE], S8100–S8103 [18DE]

Oahu Mathematics League (organization): tribute, S2235 [29MR]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3037 [9MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1821 [20MR], S1873–S1875, S1879–S1883 [21MR], S1956–S1963, S1988–S1991 [22MR], S2014, S2020–S2023 [26MR], S2160–S2163 [28MR], S2200, S2214 [29MR], S3008 [9MY], S4731–S4733 [29JN], S4808–S4810 [10JY], S4879 [11JY], S5202 [19JY], S5445–S5447 [26JY], S5692–S5699, S5713 [31JY], S6042–S6044 [10SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1843 [20MR]

——— impact on tax burden, S4856–S4858 [11JY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, S6442 [19SE]

Postage and stamps: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (S. 3231), S3518 [23MY]

Prestonburg, KY: tribute to Highlands Center for Autism, S2596 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: Executive order to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S4995 [16JY]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S. 3397), S5136 [18JY]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 382), S1143 [29FE]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (S. Res. 473), S4641 [26JN]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (S. Res. 628), S8590–S8592, S8609 [31DE]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (S. 3214), S3424 [22MY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (S. 506), S1928 [21MR]

——— encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (S. 555), S1928 [21MR]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S4202 [14JN]

Senate: anniversary of U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1929 [21MR]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, S8049 [17DE]

——— tribute to U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1085 [28FE]

Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]

Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S5301 [24JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S2799, S2800 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Task Force To Promote National Security by Reducing Childhood Obesity: establish, S3818 [7JN]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (S. 577), S3397–S3399 [22MY]

——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (S. 577), unanimous-consent request, S3397 [22MY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (S. 3427), S5305 [24JY]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (S. 2180), S1542 [8MR]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S3068 [10MY]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 573), S7638 [5DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7693, S7695, S7698, S7699 [10DE], S8035 [13DE]

U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (S. 1792), S1921 [21MR], S8086 [17DE]

——— provide subpoena authority to investigate unregistered sex offenders, S2667 [25AP], S2792, S2793 [26AP]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3039 [9MY]

Vermont: tribute to students who participated in Senator Sanders’ essay contest on the State of the Union, S59 [24JA]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2667 [25AP]

——— support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (S. Res. 439), S8318–S8320 [20DE]

Week of the Young Child: designate (S. Res. 436), S2735 [25AP]

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Women: health care for women, S374–S379, S381 [7FE], S882–S885 [17FE], S1497–S1499 [8MR], S1821 [20MR], S5692–S5699 [31JY], S5806 [1AU]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

Year of the Girl: designate (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S1418 [6MR]

Reports

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

Reports filed

Access to Information About Missing Children Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 225), S5976 [2AU]

Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Child Protection Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 645), S6451 [19SE]

Commend Rotary International Efforts To Prevent and Eradicate Polio: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 473), S4366 [20JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 112–170), S3514 [23MY]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449) (S. Rept. 112–261), S8363 [21DE]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA): Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3541) (H. Rept. 112–496), H3176 [29MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 76) (S. Rept. 112–213), S6451 [19SE]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Statements

Parity for Kids’ Mental Health: Gregory Fritz, S8191 [19DE]

Tribute to George McGovern: Rajiv Shah, AID, E1960 [19DE]

Tribute to Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol Free Foundation: Senator Hoeven, S3622–S3625 [24MY]

Summaries

Ensuring Child Care for Working Families Act (H.R. 5188), E694 [27AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2295 [7MY]

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 833, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6815 [17DE]

H.R. 1464, North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, H5842 [11SE]

H.R. 3541, Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA), H3180–H3182 [30MY]

H.R. 3796, Child Protection and Safety Act programs relative to sex offender management and registration reauthorization, H5451 [31JY]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

H.R. 4201, Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3234 [30MY]

H.R. 4282, International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3448 [5JN]

H.R. 4305, Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program, H5787 [11SE]

H.R. 6063, Child Protection Act, H5507 [31JY]

H.R. 6163, National Pediatric Research Network Act, H6138 [19SE]

H.R. 6655, Protect Our Kids Act, H7313 [19DE]

S. 414, International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act, S3656 [24MY]

S. 1440, Dept. of HHS activities to reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity, S6869 [15NO], H7296–H7298 [19DE]

S. 1792, Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act, S8087 [17DE]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3214, Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3425 [22MY]

S. 3309, Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act, S4242 [18JN]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. 3331, Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act, H7457 [30DE]

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), S8091 [17DE], H7450 [30DE]

S. 3602, Food Stamp Restoration Act, S6554 [20SE]

S. 3708, Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Child Act, S8365 [21DE]

S. Res. 310, Year of the Girl designation and Girl Scouts anniversary, S1580 [12MR]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 362, National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, S214, S223 [31JA]

S. Res. 364, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S215, S224 [31JA]

S. Res. 367, National Mentoring Month, S326, S327 [2FE]

S. Res. 371, National School Counseling Week, S504, S544 [9FE]

S. Res. 378, express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care, S704, S803 [15FE]

S. Res. 382, Read Across America Day, S1143, S1150 [29FE]

S. Res. 408, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 411, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 413, National Autism Awareness Month, S2258 [29MR]

S. Res. 415, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2258, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 421, Global Youth Service Days, S2399, S2452 [17AP]

S. Res. 432, Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans, S2658, S2660 [24AP]

S. Res. 433, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, S2658, S2660 [24AP]

S. Res. 436, Week of the Young Child, S2735 [25AP]

S. Res. 439, support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC, classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2736 [25AP], S8319 [20DE]

S. Res. 441, National Youth Traffic Safety Month, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

S. Res. 447, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S2970, S2986 [8MY]

S. Res. 448, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 461, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

S. Res. 462, National Foster Care Month, S3236 [16MY], S3689 [4JN]

S. Res. 463, National Kids to Parks Day, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 468, National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month, S3331, S3385 [21MY]

S. Res. 473, commend efforts of Rotary International to prevent and eradicate polio, S3639 [24MY], S4642 [26JN]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

S. Res. 510, National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month, S4640, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 522, National Child Awareness Month, S5023, S5049 [16JY]

S. Res. 536, National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, S5883, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 539, National Chess Day, S5884, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 564, National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, S6465, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 569, National Character Counts Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 570, National Parents as Teachers Day, S6467, S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 571, tribute to Anchorage, AK, Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team, S6555 [20SE]

S. Res. 573, Teen Cancer Awareness Week, S6556 [20SE], S7638 [5DE]

S. Res. 578, support goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, S6631, S6680 [21SE]

S. Res. 584, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 586, support goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 587, support goals and ideals of Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 590, support goals and ideals of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, S6747 [13NO]

S. Res. 595, support goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, S6805 [14NO], S7638 [5DE]

S. Res. 608, President’s Youth Council establishment, S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 621, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtwon, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8073, S8090 [17DE]

S. Res. 628, disapprove Russian law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment, S8590, S8609 [31DE]

CHILDREN’S GASOLINE BURN PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

CHILDREN’S GRIEF AWARENESS DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 681), H3660 [7JN]

Goals and ideals: support (see S. Res. 590), S6744 [13NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 590, support goals and ideals, S6747 [13NO]

CHILDREN’S LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6530 [20SE]

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK (organization)

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk, E480 [28MR]

CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

CHILDREN’S SERVICE CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E420 [22MR]

CHILDRESS, JESSE

Obituaries

Personal, H5299 [26JY]

CHILDS, GREGORY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1016 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4629 [26JN]

CHILE, REPUBLIC OF

Messages

Tax Convention With Chile: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

CHIMNEY ROCK NATIONAL MONUMENT ESTABLISHMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2621), H2678–H2680 [15MY], H2781 [16MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 112–473), H2644 [10MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2621, provisions, H2679 [15MY]

CHIN, VINCENT J.

Bills and resolutions

Ethnic groups: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Ethnic groups: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ Series Publication Completion: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., S7034 [28NO]

Amendments

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE], H7521 [1JA]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6004, S6011 [2AU]

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S48 [23JA], S8234 [19DE], H169 [25JA], H4426 [28JN], H6330 [13NO], H7358 [19DE]

Articles and editorials

Backdoor Found in ZTE Android Phones, H3097 [17MY]

China Gets Jump on U.S. for Brazil’s Oil—Two Export Pacts a Coup for Beijing, S2194 [29MR]

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

China’s Solyndra Economy, H6015 [14SE]

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc., Says Chinese Firms Owes It $7M, H6485 [28NO]

Myth of China as a Harmless Tiger, E198 [15FE]

PetroChina Produced More Oil Than Industry Giant Exxon Mobil in 2011, S2193 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 802), H6276 [21SE]

Business and industry: prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries (see S. 2063), S323 [2FE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Foreign policy: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

Foreign trade: prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

Gao Zhisheng: call to facilitate access by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Human rights: condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations of Uyghurs (see H. Res. 576), H1273 [7MR]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2712 [15MY]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H4868 [13JY]

Refugees: prevent repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow diplomatic access to, and application for asylum by, such refugees (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1427 [20MR]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (see H.R. 6313), H5705 [2AU]

——— reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (see S. Res. 524), S5257 [23JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2320 [7MY]

Tariff: ester gum 10D from China (see H.R. 5290), H2273 [27AP]

——— Poly-Pale from China (see H.R. 5291), H2273 [27AP]

Taxation: require the use of domestic property to be eligible for certain tax incentives for solar energy (see S. 3183), S3174 [15MY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Africa: assessment of role, E516 [30MR]

Corvallis, OR: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Dept. of Commerce: International Trade Administration funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2363, H2364 [8MY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for certain Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international activities, H3461 [5JN]

——— U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center funding, H3464, H3465 [5JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference and Rally, E1219 [10JY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Foreign aid: eliminate U.S. assistance, H2807–H2810 [16MY]

Foreign trade: allegations of exporting pharmaceuticals containing human flesh, H2335 [8MY]

——— clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

——— impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H125 [24JA], H6485 [28NO]

——— U.S. deficit, H559 [7FE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Human rights: forced abortion policy, E1227–E1229 [11JY]

——— mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, H3743 [19JN]

——— violations, H1172 [6MR], H6387 [15NO]

International economic relations: status, H2197 [26AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5842–H5844 [11SE], E1497 [12SE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), Senate amendment, H7520 [1JA], E2027 [1JA]

——— encourage China to force a North Korean suspension of nuclear weapons activities, H1814 [16AP]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to companies that have failed to pay taxes, have connections to Iran or China, or are outsourcing jobs, and require equipment be made in the U.S., H4852, H4853 [12JY]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (H. Res. 729), H4859 [12JY]

Saakashvili, Mikheil: U.S. visit by Georgian President, E285 [29FE]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846 [18MY]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (H.R. 2992), E226 [17FE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E491 [29MR], E517 [30MR], E532 [16AP], E1247 [12JY]

Technology: maintain security relative to information technology procurement and supply chain management, H3097 [17MY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

U.N. Security Council: invoke ‘‘Uniting for Peace’’ resolution to bypass China and Russia veto of Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H3274 [31MY]

——— veto of resolution by China and Russia supporting Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H587 [8FE], E147 [6FE]

U.S. policy, E198 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S1608 [13MR], S2384 [17AP], S3893 [11JN], S4815 [10JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

——— U.S. deficit, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Human rights: violations, S1710 [15MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8516 [28DE]

Product safety: enforce regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Southeast Asia: call on China to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to resolve territorial issues in the South China Sea, S5335 [25JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6011 [2AU]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

World Trade Organization: U.S. complaint against China over tariffs on American-made automobile exports, S4814 [10JY]

Yale University: tribute to publication of ‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ series, S7034 [28NO]

Reports filed

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Texts of

H.R. 1464, North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, H5842 [11SE]

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 524, reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China, S5263 [23JY], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 554, call on China to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release, S6344 [13SE]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

CHINA, REPUBLIC OF see Taiwan

CHINA INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Addresses

‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ Series Publication Completion: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., S7034 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Yale University: tribute to publication of ‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ series, S7034 [28NO]

CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CO.

Articles and editorials

China Gets Jump on U.S. for Brazil’s Oil—Two Export Pacts a Coup for Beijing, S2194 [29MR]

CHINESE AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Discrimination: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2646 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Chinese New Year: observance, E73 [25JA]

Discrimination: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3715–H3719 [18JN], E1067, E1071, E1073, E1079 [19JN], E1144 [26JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (H. Res. 654), E1268 [18JY]

Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 683, express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act, H3715 [18JN]

CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3715–H3719 [18JN], E1067, E1071, E1073, E1079 [19JN], E1144 [26JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 683, express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act, H3715 [18JN]

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404), H3713, H3714 [18JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Modification of Land Grant Patent Issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 404) (H. Rept. 112–433), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 404, Dept. of the Interior modification of a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, H3713 [18JN]

CHIROPRACTORS see Health Care Professionals

CHISHOLM, SHIRLEY (a former Representative from New York)

Remarks in House relative to

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H.R. 1303), E135 [3FE]

CHISSUS, LISA

Remarks in House

Flex-a-lite (business): anniversary, E1403 [3AU]

CHITTUM, LLOYD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5075 [19JY]

CHO, PU HWI

Remarks in House

Older Americans Month: observance, E861 [18MY]

CHOBANI INC.

Remarks in Senate

Twin Falls, ID: opening of Chobani Inc., production facility, S8067 [17DE]

CHOLLET, DEREK H.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

CHOLOYAN, OSHAGAN

Prayers

Senate, S2663 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2664 [25AP]

CHOVANEC, PATRICK

Articles and editorials

China’s Solyndra Economy, H6015 [14SE]

CHOVANEC, RICHARD

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7460 [5DE]

CHRISTENSEN, DONNA M. (a Delegate from the Virgin Islands)

Amendments

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H476 [3FE]

——— prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H1497 [21MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H4685 [9JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2135 [25AP]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H375 [1FE]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H2033 [19AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Correctional institutions: reduce spread of sexually transmitted infections and provide for reinstatement of Medicaid benefits to certain individuals released from a public institution (see H.R. 2704), H6234 [20SE]

Crime: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H903 [16FE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H2647 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H1101 [29FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H512 [6FE]

——— implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H28 [17JA]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 83), H115 [23JA]

——— improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H27 [17JA]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H1154 [5MR]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

——— support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H5202 [24JY]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1742 [28MR]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H220 [31JA]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 2738), H1391 [19MR]

——— implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 1821), H3404 [1JN]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H2447 [8MY]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7264 [18DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 3061), H159 [24JA]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6000 [13SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3363 [31MY]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H3577 [6JN]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2030 [19AP]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5328 [26JY]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

Medicare: provide parity to Puerto Rico hospitals relative to inpatient hospital payments (see H.R. 4065), H901 [16FE]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H2567 [9MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H727 [14FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Guard: establish units in American Samoa (see H.R. 6294), H5704 [2AU]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (see H.R. 4037), H5131 [23JY]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see H.R. 2337), H2040 [23AP]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H1846 [16AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H5630 [1AU]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3620), H3578 [6JN]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3812), H158 [24JA]

Taxation: promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H2288 [27AP]

Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 607), H79 [18JA]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4862 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H6344 [13NO]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H1101 [29FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Health: extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories (see H.R. 6585), H6326 [6NO]

Kenneth Leslie Harmon Post Office, St. Thomas, VI: designate (see H.R. 5567), H2442 [8MY]

Kenneth Leslie Hermon Post Office, St. Thomas, VI: designate (see H.R. 5867), H3266 [30MY]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

Taxation: extend the increased limitation on the cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 4374), H1914 [17AP]

Territories: extend the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in U.S. insular areas (see H.R. 3979), H640 [8FE]

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 5875), H3362 [31MY]

——— provide energy crisis relief (see H.R. 6631), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (H.R. 4316), H1806 [29MR]

Health: extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories (H.R. 6585), H6326 [6NO]

Kenneth Leslie Harmon Post Office, St. Thomas, VI: designate (H.R. 5567), H2444 [8MY]

Kenneth Leslie Hermon Post Office, St. Thomas, VI: designate (H.R. 5867), H3266 [30MY]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (H.R. 5566), H2444 [8MY]

Taxation: extend the increased limitation on the cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 4374), H1915 [17AP]

Territories: extend the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in U.S. insular areas (H.R. 3979), H640 [8FE]

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (H.R. 5875), H3363 [31MY]

——— provide energy crisis relief (H.R. 6631), H6623 [4DE]

——— provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (H.R. 6116), H4864 [12JY]

Letters

Tribute to Donald M. Payne: Claire Nelson, Institute of Caribbean Studies, H1203 [6MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), E935• [31MY]

Armed Forces: require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6498 [28NO]

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5118 [23JY]

Black History Month: observance, H510 [6FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1559, H1560, H1561 [26MR]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2614 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1715 [28MR]

Children and youth: address senseless acts of violence, E418• [22MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559, H1560, H1561 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H6498 [28NO]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6015• [14SE]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, E418• [22MR]

Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (H.R. 1550), H5517 [31JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress, H1831 [16AP]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6379 [15NO], H7477 [31DE]

——— importance of job creation, H102 [23JA]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H1559, H1560, H1561 [26MR]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7364 [20DE]

FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3234• [30MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3229• [30MY]

Firearms: gun control, H7353, H7354, H7356 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H7353 [19DE]

Health: health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1456 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4673 [9JY], H4786 [11JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4077 [27JN]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, H5023 [19JY]

Medicaid: adjust cap on payments and statutory matching rate for territories, H2614 [10MY]

NAACP: anniversary, H4673 [9JY]

National objectives: economic recovery, H130 [24JA]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H7353, H7354, H7356 [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1378, H1379, H1381, H1382 [19MR], H4673, H4674, H4675 [9JY]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H346 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4673 [9JY], H4786 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1456 [21MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H3589 [7JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4611 [29JN]

St. Thomas, VI: anniversary of New Herrnhut Moravian Church, E1930• [13DE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H3589 [7JN]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1580• [20SE]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), H7364 [20DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2729 [16MY]

Virgin Islands: economic impact of closure of HOVENSA L.L.C., oil refinery, H98, H102 [23JA]

——— establish Office of Chief Financial Officer (H.R. 3706), H5436 [31JY]

——— provide energy crisis relief (H.R. 6631), E1875• [4DE]

——— provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (H.R. 6116), H6354 [14NO]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H95, H96, H97, H98, H102 [23JA], H503, H509, H510 [6FE], H5119, H5120, H5121 [23JY]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5121 [23JY]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (H.R. 3316), H503 [6FE]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (H.R. 3317), H503 [6FE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, H94 [23JA]

Women: health care for women, H1381, H1382 [19MR]

Statements

Tribute to Donald M. Payne: National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc., E353• [8MR]

Tributes

Cleaver, Representative, H7276• [19DE]

Golden, Arnold M., Sr., E1276• [18JY]

Morrison, Toni, H509 [6FE]

Payne, Donald M., H1190, H1203 [6MR]

Payton, John A., H1830, H1836, H1838 [16AP]

Schuster, Lowell O., E1872• [4DE]

CHRISTENSEN, RELLA P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2598 [23AP]

CHRISTENSEN, TERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E489 [29MR]

CHRISTENSON, MILFORD

Remarks in House

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

CHRISTIAN HARMONIZERS (musical group)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1706 [16OC]

CHRISTIAN VOLUNTEER SERVICES (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1717 [23OC]

CHRISTIANSEN, GREGORY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E888 [25MY]

CHRISTINA-TAYLOR GREEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Charities: tribute to Birdies & Butterflies fundraiser, E1732 [2NO]

CHRISTMAN, SELENE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4831 [10JY]

CHRISTMAS DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E1974 [19DE]

CHRISTO, COSTA G.

Prayers

Senate, S805 [16FE]

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

Terminate (see H.R. 6321), H5706 [2AU]

CHRONIGER, KEN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H2823 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2823 [17MY]

CHRYSLER LLC

Remarks in House

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H521 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S2217 [29MR], S3419 [22MY]

CHU, JUDY (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3002 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 3359), H5923 [12SE]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H6307 [12OC]

——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 1297), H1017 [28FE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H5010 [18JY]

——— eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H1134 [1MR]

——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5631 [1AU]

——— increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other special and incentive pays (see H.R. 1110), H1017 [28FE]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H27 [17JA]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H115 [23JA]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H3707 [15JN]

——— prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see H.R. 791), H3733 [18JN]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H726 [14FE]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: establish a pilot program to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by partnering world-class entrepreneurs with Federal agencies (see H.R. 6119), H6302 [5OC]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H2072 [24AP]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

Civil liberties: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2212 [26AP]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H2212 [26AP]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 494), H726 [14FE]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see H.R. 4390), H2570 [9MY]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H182 [25JA]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H160 [24JA]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

Crime: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (see H.R. 5934), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H1428 [20MR]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6307 [12OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships (see H.R. 2751), H3662 [7JN]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H1101 [29FE]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H6152 [19SE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H641 [8FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H5202 [24JY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H440 [2FE]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H3405 [1JN]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6019), H4158 [27JN]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H3808 [19JN]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3915 [20JN]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: allow acceptance of bids on new oil and gas leases of Federal lands only from bidders certifying that all petroleum products produced from such leases will be offered for sale only in the U.S. (see H.R. 4325), H3662 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H966 [27FE]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H2813 [16MY]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6323 [2NO]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 930), H2569 [9MY]

——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3192), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1017 [28FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

——— eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H2288 [27AP]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H376 [1FE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see H.R. 266), H3733 [18JN]

——— statehood (see H.R. 265), H4157 [27JN]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3700 [8JN]

Education: develop 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring skills to think critically and solve problems, communicate, collaborate with others, and create and innovate (see H.R. 2536), H79 [18JA]

——— stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives (see H.R. 3373), H966 [27FE]

Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 2315), H2329 [7MY]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H6152 [19SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H3662 [7JN]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6152 [19SE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

Federal Railroad Administration: require a percentage of funding be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3513), H3481 [5JN]

FEMA: revise regulations regarding estimated cost of the assistance and localized impacts factors (see H.R. 5870), H3481 [5JN]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3981 [25JN]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H3481 [5JN]

Firearms: limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H476 [3FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5766 [10SE]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H6152 [19SE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 3096), H3167 [22MY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H694 [9FE]

Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H2134 [25AP]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (see H.R. 267), H3733 [18JN]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 4144), H6302 [5OC]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3977 [21JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H3163 [18MY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H1134 [1MR]

——— establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H1017 [28FE]

——— increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 115), H1100 [29FE]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2289 [27AP]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H220 [31JA]

Law enforcement: improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 4098), H1016 [28FE]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H187 [27JA]

——— prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H6152 [19SE]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2814 [16MY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5078 [19JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2329 [7MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H2715 [15MY]

——— provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H5728 [7AU]

Medicare: exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H5766 [10SE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2447 [8MY]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H2289 [27AP]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H4828 [11JY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H6061 [14SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3700 [8JN]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H6397 [15NO]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H376 [1FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6280 [21SE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6623 [4DE]

Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1881), H2033 [19AP]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see H.R. 587), H3733 [18JN]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Real estate: proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H28 [17JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5525 [31JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H6344 [13NO]

SBA: extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (see H.R. 2950), H6344 [13NO]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6680 [7DE]

——— increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1154 [5MR]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (see H.R. 3042), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H5704 [2AU]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

Small business: improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H640 [8FE]

——— modify certain assistance and goals for procurement contracts (see H.R. 2921), H641 [8FE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6280 [21SE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H5766 [10SE]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (see H.R. 6207), H5326 [26JY]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H802 [15FE]

——— close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H2447 [8MY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H115 [23JA]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H6280 [21SE]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6280 [21SE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H1017 [28FE]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6828 [17DE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6061 [14SE]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H3662 [7JN]

——— reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H3481 [5JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1847 [16AP]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 601), H903 [16FE]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H1306 [8MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 3670), H1363 [13MR]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 2355), H3700 [8JN]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1017 [28FE] (see H.R. 333), H1209 [6MR]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4862 [12JY]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE] (see H.R. 4124), H1154 [5MR]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H3405 [1JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2447 [8MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6152 [19SE]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6429 [16NO]

Water: require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see H.R. 4266), H1847 [16AP]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H6344 [13NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2316 [7MY]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3662 [7JN]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H5328 [26JY]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6469 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 802), H6276 [21SE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see H.R. 5344), H2317 [7MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771• [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770• [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770• [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772• [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772• [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771• [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772• [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770• [10MY]

——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771• [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771• [10MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members (H.R. 5344), H2321 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7276 [19DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5956• [13SE]

Armed Forces: investigate hazing among active personnel, H1438 [21MR]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, H3006 [17MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2720 [16MY], E769• [10MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1652, H1737 [28MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3764• [19JN]

CFTC: implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, H1220 [7MR]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3716, H3718 [18JN], E1071• [19JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6162 [20SE]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (H.R. 3668), H3720 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3006 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H3281 [31MY]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3412• [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H1028 [29FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3624 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

——— provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (S. 2061), H4673 [9JY]

Dept. of Justice: condition Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401• [3AU]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (H.R. 6062), E1401• [3AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3764• [19JN]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (H. Res. 785), H6158 [20SE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42 [18JA]

Education: improve teacher quality and increase access to effective teachers, H5956• [13SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3412• [5JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071• [19JN]

Firearms: gun control, H6820 [17DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4161 [28JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6189 [20SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (H. Res. 839), H7339 [19DE]

Medicare: provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (H.R. 4215), H2144 [26AP]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2767 [16MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6820 [17DE]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769• [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1924 [18AP]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1220 [7MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H5023 [19JY]

Small business: expand Federal contracting mentor-protege programs, H522 [7FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5774 [11SE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2767 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2767 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2767 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H602• [8FE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H5209 [25JY]

Women: health care for women, H1028 [29FE], H1924 [18AP]

Tributes

Berman, Representative, E1071• [19JN]

Hill, Leora, E178• [9FE]

Portillo, Irene, E434• [22MR]

Schoon, Victor B., E1741• [13NO]

Valencia, Jacinto (Jay), E170• [9FE]

Willner, Ruth, E309• [5MR]

CHU, STEVEN see Secretary of Energy (Steven Chu)

CHUCK BROWN DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 670), H3266 [30MY]

CHUKWUEKE, SOPURUCHI

Affidavits

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S5413 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Relief (S. 285), H6599 [4DE], H6838 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 285), S5412 [25JY], S5623 [26JY]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5413 [25JY]

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 285) (H. Rept. 112–695), H6396 [15NO]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 285), S5211 [19JY]

Texts of

S. 285, relief, S5412 [25JY], S5623 [26JY], H6838 [18DE]

CHUNG, ED

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1062 [27FE]

CHUR, ROBERT M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E971 [5JN]

CHURCH, JOHN F.

Remarks in Senate

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S8506 [28DE]

CHURCH PLAN CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3532), S6270 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3532), S6272 [12SE]

Texts of

S. 3532, provisions, S6272 [12SE]

CHURCH PLAN INVESTMENT CLARIFICATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 33), S4428 [21JN]

CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES related term(s) Religion

Amendments

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S6002, S6003, S6007 [2AU]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (S. 114), S8551, S8555, S8556 [30DE]

Articles and editorials

Congregation Agudath Achim Celebrates Centennial in Taunton, E919 [31MY]

Idyll Banter—Burning the Christmas Candle at Both Ends, S66 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 364), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see S. 3247), S3631 [24MY]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S3631 [24MY]

Price, Frederick K.C.: tribute (see H. Res. 519), H78 [18JA]

Roman, Agustin: tribute (see S. Res. 443), S2824 [26AP]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see H.R. 5988), H3974 [21JN]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 3532), S6270 [12SE]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Inscriptions

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Magnolia Park, TX, Texas Historical Marker, E193 [15FE]

Letters

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H5816 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5816 [11SE]

Obituaries

Chuck Colson, Founder of Prison Fellowship & Colson Center for Christian World View, Dies at Age 80: Prison Fellowship (organization), E644 [25AP]

Proclamations

Eddie L. Long Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1536 [14SE]

Victory for the World Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1204 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Addison, TX: tribute to Christian Faith World Ministries Church, E1672 [28SE]

Alton, IL: anniversary of Union Baptist Church, E775 [10MY]

Anniston, AL: anniversary of Parker Memorial Baptist Church, E921 [31MY]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, E845 [18MY]

Arverne, NY: anniversary of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, E792 [15MY]

Boynton Beach, FL: anniversary of Temple Beth Kodesh, E160 [8FE]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, E1677 [2OC]

Bristol, PA: anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, E1074 [19JN]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Mandir (Hindu temple), E1619 [21SE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E665 [26AP]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA], H225 [1FE]

Chabad of the Valley (organization): tribute, H5697 [2AU]

Charles City, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E930 [31MY]

Cherry Hill, NJ: anniversary of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, E1753 [14NO]

Cincinnati, OH: anniversary of Old St. Mary’s Church, E1355 [31JY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, E1794 [16NO]

——— anniversary of First Cleveland Mosque, E1538 [14SE]

——— anniversary of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, E1792 [16NO]

——— tribute to Czech Catholics of Greater Cleveland Feast of St. Wenceslaus, E1566 [19SE]

——— tribute to Joseph’s Home, E1179 [28JN]

——— tribute to reopening of St. Emeric Church, E1741 [13NO]

——— tribute to St. Barbara Church, E1307 [24JY]

——— tribute to St. Colman Catholic Church, E1795 [16NO]

——— tribute to St. Patrick Church, E1309 [24JY]

Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Wilkerson Chapel, E982 [5JN]

Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church, E60 [23JA]

——— anniversary of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, E1052 [18JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Third New Hope Baptist Church, E434 [22MR]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Congregation Ahavath Sholom, E1823 [28NO]

Franklin Township, NJ: tribute to Jain Center of New Jersey temple construction, E1203 [9JY]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

Garfield, NJ: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E860 [18MY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Croatian Catholic Church, E1802 [27NO]

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of Unity Church in Grapevine, E1472 [11SE]

Green, Martha: Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA, Tzedakah Award recipient, E904 [30MY]

Hampton, VA: anniversary of West End Baptist Church, E1441 [3AU]

Hampton Bays, NY: anniversary of Church of St. Mary, E637 [24AP]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1666 [28SE]

Hinsdale, IL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, E1485 [12SE]

Huron, OH: anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church, E1392 [2AU]

——— anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E1444 [3AU]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), H5814–H5817 [11SE], E1507, E1511, E1520 [13SE]

Indian Rocks Beach, FL: anniversary of Calvary Episcopal Church, E482 [29MR]

Jackson, TN: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church installation of new pastor, E915 [31MY]

Japanese American Citizens League: tribute to Sacramento, CA, chapter community awards dinner honorees, E1783 [16NO]

Joplin, MO: anniversary of Grace Apostolic Church, E1002 [6JN]

Lakewood, OH: reopening of St. James Church, E1325 [25JY], E1747 [13NO]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E371 [16MR]

Leonardtown, MD: anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, E1112 [21JN]

Magnolia Park, TX: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church recipient of an official Texas Historical Marker, E193 [15FE]

McKinney, TX: anniversary of McKinney Christian Academy, E293 [1MR]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Beth David Congregation, H1420 [20MR]

——— anniversary of Temple Israel, E840 [17MY]

Michigan City, IN: anniversary of St. Luke United Lutheran Church, E848 [18MY]

Milton, FL: anniversary of Milton First Assembly of God, E1727 [26OC]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, E1776 [15NO]

Murfreesboro, TN: community opposition to construction of Murfreesboro Islamic Center, E947 [1JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of United Palace Cathedral, E1840 [29NO]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church Denbigh, E1604 [21SE]

——— anniversary of Wesley Grove United Church of Christ, E1435 [3AU]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of religious issues, H3409 [5JN]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, E914 [31MY]

Orange, CT: anniversary of Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, E779 [11MY]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, E1150 [27JN]

Porter Ranch, CA: anniversary of Shepherd of the Hills Church, E1810 [27NO]

Portsmouth, VA: anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church, E1119 [21JN]

Raleigh, NC: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E313 [5MR]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, E578 [18AP]

Raritan, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Slovak Catholic Church, E1472 [11SE]

Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of White Meadow Temple, E1481 [11SE]

Rolling Fork, MS: anniversary of Mount Herald Missionary Baptist Church, E524 [16AP]

Rosary Hall (organization): anniversary, E1067 [19JN]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, E1033 [8JN]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of West End Church of God in Christ, E1685 [5OC]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3746, H3762, H3776 [19JN]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of St. Bernardine Parish, E674 [26AP]

San Juan Bautista, CA: anniversary of San Juan Bautista Old Mission Church, E1105 [21JN]

Santa Fe, NM: anniversary of Scottish Rite Cathedral, E1068 [19JN]

Sisters of Loretto (organization): anniversary, E94 [31JA], E545 [17AP]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of St. David’s Episcopal Church, E355 [8MR]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, E194 [15FE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Pilgrim Baptist Church, E1300 [23JY]

St. Thomas, VI: anniversary of New Herrnhut Moravian Church, E1930 [13DE]

Streamwood, IL: anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, E204 [15FE]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, E291 [1MR]

Taunton, MA: anniversary of Agudath Achim and Jewish Community House, E919 [31MY]

Taylor, PA: anniversary of St. George’s Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, E325 [7MR]

Texas: tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H6609 [4DE]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Marah Christian Counseling Center, E360 [9MR]

Virginia Beach, VA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Chaverim, E1194 [29JN]

West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]

West Monroe, LA: anniversary of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, E1318 [25JY]

Wilmette, IL: anniversary of Baha’i House of Worship, E665 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Holy Rosary Church, S7456 [5DE]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, S5965 [2AU]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S37 [23JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S222 [31JA]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S3636 [24MY], S6007 [2AU], S6334 [13SE]

Jackson, MI: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, S2540 [19AP]

Leonardtown, MD: anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, S3171 [15MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S880–S882 [17FE]

Plymouth, NC: anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church, S2029 [26MR]

Portland, OR: anniversary of First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, S2164 [28MR]

Reno, NV: anniversary of the Temple Sinai, S2386 [17AP]

Roman, Agustin: tribute (S. Res. 443), S2886 [26AP]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (S. 114), S8555 [30DE]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, S1144 [29FE]

Securities: specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities (H.R. 33), S4428 [21JN]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, S6734 [13NO]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (S. 3532), S6272 [12SE]

Reports filed

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 114) (S. Rept. 112–103), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3100) (H. Rept. 112–538), H3732 [18JN]

Statements

Congregation Beth Chaverim, Virginia Beach, VA, Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E1194 [29JN]

Texts of

S. 114, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act, S8555 [30DE]

S. 3245, EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program permanent reauthorization, S3636 [24MY], H5814 [11SE]

S. 3532, Church Plan Clarification Act, S6272 [12SE]

S. Res. 364, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S215, S224 [31JA]

S. Res. 392, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, S1543 [8MR]

S. Res. 443, tribute to Agustin Roman, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

CHURCHILL COUNTY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (see H.R. 6596), H6428 [16NO]

CIARAMITARO, SALVATORE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1881 [5DE]

CICILLINE, DAVID N. (a Representative from Rhode Island)

Amendments

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H412 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3131 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4981, H5011 [18JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2368, H2448 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3733 [18JN]

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H5526 [31JY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H5009 [18JY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H3733 [18JN]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H5712 [2AU]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 613, 6216), H5766 [10SE]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4828 [11JY]

CFTC: impose position limits and margin requirements to eliminate excessive oil speculation and ensure that price of crude oil and derivative fuels reflects fundamentals of supply and demand (see H.R. 2328), H4775 [10JY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H4656 [29JN]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4828 [11JY]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H2447 [8MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H159 [24JA]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 3653), H1741 [28MR]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H6318 [26OC]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities (see H. Res. 474), H945 [17FE]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H182 [25JA]

——— increase requirement for American-made content and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2722), H5923 [12SE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H4606 [28JN]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6234 [20SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see H.R. 6467), H6231 [20SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5130 [23JY]

——— provide sentencing enhancements for certain identity theft offenses victimizing the elderly (see H.R. 6330), H5766 [10SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H6062 [14SE]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H28 [17JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H441 [2FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

——— improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H6061 [14SE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1847 [16AP]

——— establish a grant program to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses and develop a campaign to educate campus communities about mental health (see H.R. 1833), H6397 [15NO]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H6397 [15NO]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H512 [6FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6062 [14SE]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H3481 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H3163 [18MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see H.R. 6590), H6701 [11DE]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2051), H5711 [2AU]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1847 [16AP]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H5526 [31JY]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H5923 [12SE]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H945 [17FE]

——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3192), H3105 [17MY]

Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H6397 [15NO]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5766 [10SE]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H3171 [25MY]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H3267 [30MY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H5079 [19JY]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2212 [26AP]

Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 12), H5765 [10SE]

Education: express that adding art and design into Federal programs that target science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 319), H6280 [21SE]

——— improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. 1994), H3363 [31MY]

——— increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 2226), H2072 [24AP]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H5328 [26JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7425 [20DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H5923 [12SE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H6280 [21SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Firearms: limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H476 [3FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see H.R. 4208), H3267 [30MY]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see H.R. 1344), H5711 [2AU]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H476 [3FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6152 [19SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1154 [5MR]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H1846 [16AP]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6152 [19SE]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H6234 [20SE]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 6416), H6578 [30NO]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H115 [23JA]

——— facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H4908 [17JY]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3164 [18MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4865 [12JY]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H3578 [6JN]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H1210 [6MR]

Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 1703), H5711 [2AU]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 367), H1847 [16AP]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H571 [7FE]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H5202 [24JY]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H7585 [2JA]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H7469 [30DE]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 876), H3700 [8JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3105 [17MY]

——— terminate further retirement benefits for Members, except the right to continue participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 2913), H3662 [7JN]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 5989), H7585 [2JA]

——— protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6505 [28NO]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H115 [23JA]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H2648 [10MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H2288 [27AP]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H3808 [19JN]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6675 [5DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H5079 [19JY]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H5526 [31JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6280 [21SE]

Political ethics: require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H3267 [30MY]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H1642 [27MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 4129), H1133 [1MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

SBA: improve microenterprise technical assistance and capacity building grant program and establish an Office of Youth Entrepreneurship (see H.R. 2809), H376 [1FE]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1428 [20MR]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6274 [21SE]

——— increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3162 [18MY]

——— increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H3807 [19JN]

Small business: improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide for higher goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 6078), H4655 [29JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6280 [21SE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H1846 [16AP]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

SSI: modify certain requirements for countable resources and income (see H.R. 2103), H6469 [27NO]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1572 [26MR]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H4863 [12JY]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2813 [16MY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H803 [15FE]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H4686 [9JY]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H4908 [17JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H441 [2FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2447 [8MY]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H801 [15FE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H2072 [24AP]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H5711 [2AU]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H5923 [12SE]

——— impose a tax on transactions in oil futures, options, and swaps (see H.R. 2003), H1134 [1MR]

——— increase tax rates for millionaires and billionaires (see H.R. 1124), H79 [18JA]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H28 [17JA]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1916 [17AP]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H697 [13FE]

——— promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 2701), H6701 [11DE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H803 [15FE]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5923 [12SE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H572 [7FE]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H1306 [8MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H4157 [27JN]

Truth in Lending Act: provide coverage for credit cards issued to small businesses (see H.R. 1137), H6001 [13SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2212 [26AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: require use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods in the construction, alteration, and repair of public water systems and treatment works (see H.R. 1684), H5860 [11SE]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H3915 [20JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H3808 [19JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H3105 [17MY]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1154 [5MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3578 [6JN]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (see H.R. 6505), H6274 [21SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (H.R. 3787), H78 [18JA]

Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (H.R. 6505), H6278 [21SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H161 [25JA], H6003 [14SE]

Remarks

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4981 [18JY]

Alabama: anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches, E308• [5MR]

Anderson, Anthony: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2079 [25AP], E677• [26AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1649 [28MR], E570• [18AP]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H412, H413 [2FE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H1970, H1973, H1974 [18AP]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), E1405• [3AU]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5688 [2AU], H6003 [14SE]

——— legislative process, H5933 [13SE]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1104 [1MR]

Dept. of Commerce: expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3135 [18MY]

——— certify Pakistan is taking demonstrable steps to support counterterrorism operations prior to reimbursement for efforts in support of war in Afghanistan, H3135 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4981 [18JY], E1317• [25JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H1970, H1973, H1974 [18AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2260, H2262 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H2335 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2335 [8MY]

Earnshaw, Tim: U.S. Investigations Services, LLC, Investigator of the Year award recipient, H2571 [10MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6626 [5DE], H6712 [12DE], H7476 [31DE]

——— importance of job creation, H1163 [6MR]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H5933 [13SE]

Firearms: gun control, H6820 [17DE], H7280 [19DE]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H2079 [25AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H1219 [7MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4707 [10JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), E1405• [3AU]

——— impact of partisanship, H3794 [19JN]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, H4916 [18JY]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, H4787 [11JY]

Little Compton, RI: closing of Grey’s General Store, E1444• [3AU]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of independence and formation of Republic’s army, H2823 [17MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1219 [7MR]

Newport, RI: tribute to America’s Cup World Series, H4076 [27JN]

Newport Art Museum and Art Association: anniversary, H228 [1FE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H7280 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6820 [17DE]

Pakistan: condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4707 [10JY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1438 [21MR]

Raytheon Co.: tribute, H591 [8FE]

Reach Out and Read Rhode Island (organization): tribute, H1029 [29FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5688 [2AU], H6235 [21SE]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (H.R. 6504), H6839 [18DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2368 [8MY]

Smithfield, RI: tribute to Alexion Inc., biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, E1636• [21SE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5536 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6596 [4DE], H6626 [5DE]

——— repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (H.R. 2280), H161 [25JA]

Veterans Day: observance, H6399 [16NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2818 [17MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1089• [20JN], E1303• [24JY], E1485• [12SE]

World AIDS Day: observance, H6473 [28NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3697 [8JN], H5920 [12SE], H6342 [13NO]

Tributes

Beck, Devin, H3812 [20JN]

Dorley, Maxwell R., H3148 [18MY]

Mey, Walter C., Jr., H2723 [16MY]

Ottaviano, Donna, H5210 [25JY]

Sewell, Representative, E308• [5MR]

Tarwoe, Abraham, H1980 [19AP], H6399 [16NO]

Weichel, Dennis P., Jr., H1923 [18AP], H6399 [16NO]

CIGARETTES see Tobacco Products

CIMMARUSTI, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2007 [30DE]

CIMMARUSTI, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2007 [30DE]

CINCINNATI, OH

Remarks in House

Archbishop Moeller High School: tribute to football team, H6626 [5DE], E1923 [13DE]

Old St. Mary’s Church: anniversary, E1355 [31JY]

Transportation: prohibit funding for streetcar project, H4147 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Meridian Bioscience, Inc., establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

Ohio: tribute to teams advancing to Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament, S1919 [21MR]

University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute: tribute, S4458 [25JN]

Walnut Hills High School: named by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as best high school in Ohio, S3422 [22MY]

World Choir Games Month: designate (S. Res. 325), S1019 [17FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 325, World Choir Games Month, S1019 [17FE]

CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.: establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

CINCO DE MAYO

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Observance, E714 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Observance (S. Res. 440), S2831 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 440, observance, S2831 [26AP]

CINEMARK USA, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see S. 3648), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

Obituaries

Blunk, Jonathan, H5299 [26JY]

Boik, Alexander J. (A.J.), H5299 [26JY]

Childress, Jesse, H5299 [26JY]

Cowden, Gordon W., H5299 [26JY]

Ghawi, Jessica, H5300 [26JY]

Larimer, John, H5300 [26JY]

McQuinn, Matt, H5300 [26JY]

Medek, Micayla, H5300 [26JY]

Moser, Veronica, H5300 [26JY]

Sullivan, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Teves, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Wingo, Rebecca, H5299 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Sense To Find . . .,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5301 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY], H5297–H5302 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081, H5082, H5117, H5118 [23JY], H5135, H5149 [24JY], H5212 [25JY], H5532 [1AU], E1362 [31JY], E1416 [3AU]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, H5149 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), S5628 [26JY]

——— condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5296, S5297 [24JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5239, S5243, S5244, S5248, S5250 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5364 [25JY], S5466 [26JY], S5863 [1AU]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, S5239 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 134, condemn, Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5297 [26JY]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5309 [24JY]

CIOCCI, LINDA CHURCH

Letters

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181 [6MR]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4668 [9JY]

CIRCLE OF BLUE (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Ganter, J. Carl: Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award recipient, S4816 [10JY]

CIRCUS BARN, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Circus Smirkus: anniversary, S1730 [15MR]

CISNEROS, JACOB

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E767 [10MY]

CITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

CITIGROUP INC.

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

CITIZEN LEGISLATOR ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3774), H26 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3774), H655 [9FE]

CITIZEN’S COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to opening of new National Public Affairs Office, E1299 [23JY]

Parental rights: tribute to initiatives to protect, E1299 [23JY]

CITIZENS UNITED (organization)

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

CITIZENSHIP

Bills and resolutions

Afridi, Shakeel: relief (see S. 3259), S3688 [4JN]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Federal employees: treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

Immigration: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4021), H725 [14FE]

Taxation: provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3280 [17MY]

Veterans: provide for certain children of U.S. servicemen born overseas during the Vietnamese Conflict or Korean War (see H.R. 5156), H2271 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immigrant integration grants funding, H3546 [6JN]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), H714 [14FE]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

Hammond, IN: tribute to naturalization ceremony, E1170 [28JN]

Hasan family: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 1537), H3809 [20JN]

——— waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (H.R. 4021), E192 [14FE]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Afridi, Shakeel: relief (S. 3259), S5279 [24JY]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 821), S1842 [20MR]

Saverin, Eduardo: decision to renounce U.S. citizenship to avoid capital gains taxes on Facebook stock after initial public offering (IPO), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

Taxation: provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (S. 3205), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

CITIZENSHIP DAY see Constitution Day

CITRON, SUZANNE AND JEFFREY

Remarks in House

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties: Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

CITRUS, WOOL, AND COTTON TRUST FUND ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6619 [21SE]

CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights; Human Rights

Addresses

Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Equal Rights for Women: Birch Bayh, E805 [15MY]

——— Janet Kopenhaver, Federally Employed Women (organization), E805 [15MY]

——— Sarah Bear, E805 [15MY]

——— Terry O’Neill, National Organization for Women, E806 [15MY]

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Ed Rendell, E473 [28MR]

——— Michael Mukasey, E497 [29MR]

——— Rudolf Giuliani, E504 [29MR]

Victims of Communism in Albania: Joseph J. DioGuardi, E1253 [17JY]

Amendments

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice: provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (H.R. 4362), S8085 [17DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8397, S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2037 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Day Slavery Officially Ended, H6663 [5DE]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

Kremlin’s Blacklist, H6386 [15NO]

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Prince and the Ayatollah, E750 [9MY]

Ronald Hamowy, R.I.P., E1786 [16NO]

Russia Plans To Retry Dead Lawyer in Tax Case, H6386 [15NO]

Three Cheers for the Magnitsky Act and American Values, H6407 [16NO]

Voter ID Mess Subverts an American Birthright, H5119 [23JY]

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see S. Res. 601), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 812), H6397 [15NO]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6107 [11SE] (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 5751), H2713 [15MY]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see S. 3302), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

China: call to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

——— condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations of Uyghurs (see H. Res. 576), H1273 [7MR]

Civil rights: improve nonretaliation provisions of equal pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see S. 3256), S3688 [4JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

——— protect cyber privacy (see H.R. 6183), H5290 [25JY]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Courts: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 5163), H2271 [27AP]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1570 [26MR]

——— prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 3432), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6205), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3781), H77 [18JA]

——— provide sentencing enhancements for certain identity theft offenses victimizing the elderly (see H.R. 6330), H5706 [2AU]

——— reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 6496), H6274 [21SE]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 354), S132 [26JA] (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (see H.R. 4092), H965 [27FE]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see S. 2175), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR] (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S163 [30JA] (see S. 2092), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE] (see H.R. 3982), H640 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

——— revoke requirement on use of privately owned communications resources in Executive order on assignment of national security and emergency preparedness communications function (see H.R. 6340), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice: improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (see S. 3335), S4417 [21JN]

——— prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (see H.R. 6302), H5705 [2AU]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see S. 3688), S8071 [17DE] (see H.R. 4362), H1845 [16AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of U.S. territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns (see H.R. 6583), H6323 [2NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens for preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators (see H.R. 6641), H6675 [5DE]

Discrimination: condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4106), H1099 [29FE]

——— prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

EPA: provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

FAA: provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

FDIC: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

Financial institutions: preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

Flag—U.S.: protect (see S. 3296), S4203 [14JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5949), H3707 [15JN]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

——— provide additional privacy protections (see S. 3515), S5978 [2AU]

Freedom of religion: include desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom (see H.R. 6355), H5707 [2AU]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Health: protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

House of Representatives: take any legislative action necessary to verify ratification of Equal Rights Amendment once additional States ratify the amendment (see H. Res. 794), H6232 [20SE]

Human rights: modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6292), H5704 [2AU]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to refugee resettlement (see H.R. 6460), H6231 [20SE]

India: anniversary of communal violence in Gujarat (see H. Res. 569), H1134 [1MR]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see S. 3339), S4460 [25JN]

International relations: allow Azeri people, currently divided between Azerbaijan and Iran, to have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country if they so choose (see H. Con. Res. 137), H5922 [12SE]

Iran: call for release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience and utilization by the U.S. of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to address human rights situation (see H. Res. 828), H6701 [11DE]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1194 [1MR] (see H. Res. 556), H944 [17FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S1459 [7MR]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

——— limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Lieberman, Senator: tribute (see H. Res. 842), H7424 [20DE]

Members of Congress: support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 757), H5707 [2AU]

Mental health: require disclosure to parents of information on mental illness treatment for their children under a certain age (see H.R. 6712), H7435 [27DE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 358), S163 [30JA]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (see H.R. 4063), H901 [16FE]

National Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 578), H1305 [8MR]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

——— protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see S. 3287), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5925), H3660 [7JN]

——— require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see S. 3333), S4417 [21JN]

Public utilities: authorize the obtaining of national criminal history background checks of certain employees in sensitive positions (see S. 3707), S8364 [21DE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see S. 3334), S4417 [21JN]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Religion: require reasonable accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 4405), H2029 [19AP]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 677), H3480 [5JN]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 549), H802 [15FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR] (see H. Res. 629), H2031 [19AP]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Taxation: require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Telecommunications: require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Transportation Security Administration: appoint passenger advocates at certain airports to assist elderly and disabled passengers who believe they have been mistreated by personnel (see S. 2207), S1847 [20MR]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

——— end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1571 [26MR] (see H. Res. 628), H2031 [19AP]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5846), H3162 [18MY]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (see H.R. 4291), H1740 [28MR]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H4868 [13JY]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see S. 3410), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize State voting systems by allowing for increased use of the Internet in voter registration, automated registration of certain individuals, and shortening voter wait times and early voting (see H.R. 6632), H6622 [4DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6060 [14SE]

——— prohibit tactics that discourage college students from registering to vote or voting and allow use of school-issued photo identification when photo identification is required to vote (see H.R. 3978), H640 [8FE]

——— require each individual who desires to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate election official with a government-issued photo identification (see H.R. 5971), H3807 [19JN] (see H.R. 6408), H6000 [13SE]

——— require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (see H.R. 4126), H1133 [1MR]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Briefs

What the Women Say—Killing Them Softly—The Stark Impact of Sanctions on the Lives of Ordinary Iranians: International Civil Society Action Network, H5572–H5575 [1AU]

Cloture motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Saydi Wollney, E411 [21MR]

Letters

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership: Mahmoud Khattab, American Syrian Coalition, E1385 [1AU]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense detention of enemy combatants: several former Government officials, H3080 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

——— Senator Collins, S1168 [1MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security Secure Communities deportation program: several legal aid organizations, H3529 [6JN]

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation: several Representatives, H101 [23JA]

Improve privacy of electronic communications: several organizations, S5914 [2AU]

Oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms: several Representatives, S4807 [10JY]

Paycheck Fairness Act: David French, National Retail Federation, S3713 [5JN]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3712 [5JN]

——— several business organizations, S3712 [5JN]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S3699 [5JN]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments: Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S8457 [28DE]

——— Senators Wyden and Mark Udall, S8458 [28DE]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services: Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., S1133 [29FE]

——— Helen M. Alvaré and Kim Daniel, S1117 [29FE]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, S1133 [29FE]

——— Patrick J. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

——— several organizations, S1133, S1134 [29FE]

——— several pediatric and adolescent health organizations, S1134 [29FE]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Alexander Boroda, Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, S7449 [5DE]

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Boris Nemtsov, S808 [16FE]

——— several Russian citizens, S808 [16FE]

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk: Andrea Lafferty, Traditional Values Coalition, S3884 [11JN]

——— Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life (organization), S3884 [11JN]

——— Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S3883 [11JN]

——— Jay A. Sekulow, American Center for Law & Justice, S3884 [11JN]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

——— Thomas McClusky, Family Research Council, S3884 [11JN]

Tax return identity theft: Representative C.W. Bill Young, H5513 [31JY]

——— Rosalind C. Kochmanski, IRS, H5513 [31JY]

Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election: Representative Jackson Lee, H2307 [7MY]

——— Ronald Weich, Dept. of Justice, H2307 [7MY]

——— Thomas E. Perez, Dept. of Justice, H2307 [7MY]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Voter suppression legislation by State, H2310 [7MY]

Memorandums

Military Chaplain Participation in or Officiation of Private Ceremonies: Clifford L. Stanley, Dept. of Defense, H5027 [19JY]

Use of Dept. of Defense Real Property and Facilities for Private Functions: Jeh C. Johnson, Dept. of Defense, H5028 [19JY]

Messages

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3612 [24MY]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6922 [27NO]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Press releases

Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation: Human Rights First (organization), H3079 [17MY]

Proposals

Recommendation Establishing Common Visa Restrictions for Russian Officials Involved in the Sergei Magnitsky Case: European Union, H6406 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H86, H92, H93, H94, H102–H108 [23JA], H380 [2FE], H5623–H5626 [1AU]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3180–H3191 [30MY], H3272, H3274, H3279, H3280 [31MY], H3691 [8JN], E916, E919, E920, E921, E922, E924, E935, E943 [31MY], E945, E946 [1JN], E972 [5JN]

——— prohibit Federal funding of abortions, H1537 [22MR]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 374), H86 [23JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

African Americans: historical analysis of impact of Republican Party on pursuit for equality, H796 [15FE]

Albania: independence anniversary, H6473 [28NO]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains, H2791 [16MY], H2836 [17MY]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

——— preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 5751), H3079 [17MY]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1589 [21SE]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E923, E929 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

Bahrain: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750 [9MY]

Bangladesh: call for release of political prisoners, E1176 [28JN]

Belarus: call for release of political prisoners, H5698 [2AU]

——— independence anniversary, E503 [29MR]

Bolivia: call for the release of Jacob Ostreicher, E1430 [3AU]

Brown, Chuck: ACLU of the Nation’s Capital Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Burma: U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

China: forced abortion policy, E1227–E1229 [11JY]

Citizen’s Commission on Human Rights: tribute to initiatives to protect parental rights, E1299 [23JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, E519 [16AP]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H444 [3FE], H2192 [26AP], H3190 [30MY], H3278, H3280, H3285, H3286 [31MY], E553, E560 [17AP], E976 [5JN], E1036 [8JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), H3582 [7JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Computers: protect cyber privacy, H5686 [2AU]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

——— uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6849–H6851 [18DE]

Corvallis, OR: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (H.J. Res. 106), E1448 [7AU]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, E382 [19MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H1376 [19MR], H1393 [20MR], H5973 [13SE], H6662 [5DE], E224 [17FE], E690 [27AP], E1859 [30NO]

——— tribute to hunger strike by pro-democracy activists, H5929 [13SE], H6258 [21SE]

Czechoslovak Independence Day: observance, E1747 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— construction of soccer field at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H1115 [1MR]

——— eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist in the Armed Forces, H3053, H3054 [17MY]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H2788, H2793, H2794 [16MY], H2998, H3077–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E847, E848 [18MY], E895 [30MY]

——— prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment, H4990, H4991 [18JY]

——— prohibit performance of same-sex marriage ceremonies on military installations, H2791 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H223 [1FE], H380, H385, H430, H436–H438 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H520, H549 [7FE], H578, H582, H584, H586, H589, H591, H592, H593, H623, H625–H629 [8FE], H644, H664 [9FE], H713, H722 [14FE], H737, H738 [15FE], H808, H815, H819 [16FE], H906, H929, H930 [17FE], H975, H1004, H1013 [28FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031, H1091 [29FE], H1132 [1MR], H1270 [7MR], H1298, H1300 [8MR], H1537 [22MR], H5624–H5626 [1AU], E129 [3FE], E209 [16FE], E305 [1MR], E341 [8MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Civil Rights and Liberties funding, H3529, H3530 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding to implement rule to expressly prohibit an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing, H4150 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: Civil Rights Division funding, H2426 [8MY]

——— make available to the public a redacted summary of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, H2304–H2310 [7MY], H2638 [10MY], H3107 [18MY], H4659 [9JY], H4707 [10JY], H4824 [11JY]

——— prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544–H2547 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to bring action against States for implementation of State law requiring voter identification, H2504, H2505 [9MY]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (H.R. 4362), H5510–H5514 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

District of Columbia: history as a municipality and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, H1127–H1129 [1MR], H4643 [29JN]

——— prohibit publicly funded abortions, H4673 [9JY]

——— provide full voting representation in Congress, H1831 [16AP]

——— restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

EEOC: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

——— ruling granting discrimination protections to transgendered people under the Civil Rights Act, E670 [26AP]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (H.R. 4106), E282 [29FE]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H1925 [18AP], E553 [17AP], E585, E604 [19AP]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

FCC: preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

FERC: prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline if private property rights have been forfeited through the threat of eminent domain, H769, H770 [15FE]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H3279 [31MY]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5776 [11SE], H5890–H5901 [12SE], E1533 [14SE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— increase transparency by requiring certain documentation for acquisition of foreign intelligence be made available to the public, H5782 [11SE]

——— prohibit the use of information on U.S. citizens obtained through the search of a legally amassed data pool without prior warrant authorization, H5891 [12SE]

——— provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

——— reduce duration of sunset provision, H5897 [12SE]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

Government regulations: exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5252, H5253 [25JY]

Greece: independence anniversary, E476 [28MR]

History: anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery, H6663 [5DE]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E381 [19MR]

Immigration: deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (H.R. 6292), E1430 [3AU]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (H.R. 2185), E1093 [20JN]

Intelligence services: protect the civil liberties of ethnic and religious minorities, H3302–H3305 [31MY]

——— shorten extension of intelligence gathering tools, H5893 [12SE]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (H. Res. 929), E1663 [28SE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1028, H1087–H1091 [29FE], H4709 [10JY], E294, E297 [1MR]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, H5869 [12SE]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty, H6163 [20SE]

Israel: independence anniversary, H2139, H2145 [26AP], E526 [16AP], E648 [25AP], E659, E663, E665, E667, E669, E672, E674, E675 [26AP], E680, E694, E700 [27AP]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1139, H1145 [5MR], H1220 [7MR], H2074 [25AP], H2201 [26AP], H6378 [15NO], H6399, H6400 [16NO], E1782, E1793, E1794 [16NO]

Italy: independence anniversary, E1199 [29JN]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary, E357 [8MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for release of political prisoners, E837 [17MY]

Law enforcement: respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1116, H1118 [1MR], H1138 [5MR], H1157 [6MR], H1213, H1218 [7MR], H1300 [8MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E212 [16FE], E279 [29FE]

Macedonia: anniversary of Ilinden Uprising, E1432 [3AU]

——— independence anniversary, E1518 [13SE]

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, H6686 [11DE], H6836 [18DE], H7268 [19DE]

Michigan: passage of motorcycle helmet choice law for adult riders, E803 [15MY]

——— State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, H6686 [11DE], H6761–H6763 [12DE], H6795 [13DE], H6810 [17DE]

Murfreesboro, TN: community opposition to construction of Murfreesboro Islamic Center, E947 [1JN]

National Day of Silence: observance, H2013 [19AP]

National objectives: call for civility in public discourse while preserving First Amendment rights of citizens, H40 [18JA]

——— priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (H.R. 4063), E218 [16FE]

National security: call to disable Twitter accounts of groups designated as a foreign terrorist organization, H6432 [27NO]

Norwegian Constitution Day: observance, H2823 [17MY], E825 [17MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: clarify retention and use rules for personal information received by the intelligence community from private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2172 [26AP]

——— prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H1221 [7MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H430 [2FE], H887–H894 [16FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H2998, H3005, H3076–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E865 [18MY]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies, employers, or prospective employers from requiring the disclosure of passwords to social networking web sites or personal accounts, H2184 [26AP]

——— protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones, H5133 [24JY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1433), H952 [27FE], H997–H1003 [28FE], E253 [27FE]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (H. Res. 742), E1384 [1AU]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H5975, H5979 [13SE], H6381–H6387 [15NO], H6401–H6411, H6414–H6418 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (H.R. 4405), E594 [19AP]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of Spectrum LGBT Center, E1524 [13SE]

Slovak Republic: independence anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7278, H7309–H7313 [19DE], H7416 [20DE], E2003 [27DE]

South Sudan: independence anniversary, E1215 [10JY], E1249 [13JY]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (H. Res. 177), E847, E850 [18MY]

Stockton Gurdwara Sahib (organization): anniversary, E1792 [16NO]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H86, H102–H108 [23JA], E51 [23JA], E74 [25JA]

——— decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H3984 [26JN], H4068, H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H2213 [27AP], E470 [28MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, H1301 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H2138 [26AP], H3729 [18JN], E1046 [15JN]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (H. Res. 549), H1029 [29FE], H1144 [5MR]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3016, H3017 [17MY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (H. Res. 929), E1663 [28SE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5296 [26JY], E1241 [12JY]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (H.R. 4291), E467 [28MR]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (H. Res. 730), H5698 [2AU]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829, H5830 [11SE]

Vietnam: call for release of Nguyen Quoc Quan, H5839 [11SE]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards, H1222 [7MR]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (H. Res. 484), H229 [1FE], H5844–H5846 [11SE], E1482 [11SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H94–H102 [23JA], H503–H510 [6FE], H2304–H2310 [7MY], H3729 [18JN], H5118–H5122 [23JY], H5209, H5212 [25JY], H5537 [1AU], H6072 [19SE], H6153, H6159, H6162 [20SE], H6237 [21SE], E98 [31JA], E1301 [23JY], E1427 [3AU]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office, H2315 [7MY], H6072 [19SE]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (H.R. 3316), H503 [6FE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, H94, H97, H101 [23JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 69), H3190 [30MY], E805 [15MY]

——— impact of access to contraceptive services and supplies, H1270 [7MR], H5634 [2AU]

World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, E231 [17FE], E701 [27AP], E1130 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1497, S1498 [8MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: tribute, S6938 [27NO], S7367 [4DE]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3669–S3671, S3672–S3674 [4JN], S3695, S3697–S3715 [5JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, S5914 [2AU]

——— clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), S8320 [20DE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371 [4DE]

——— ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Courts: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (S. 410), S1707 [15MR]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, S1609 [13MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S3893–S3895 [11JN], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

——— independence anniversary, S3324 [21MY]

——— U.S. policy, S3893–S3895 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S316 [2FE], S330 [6FE], S370, S372–S374, S376–S379, S381 [7FE], S398–S400, S412, S413, S485, S489 [9FE], S549, S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S880, S882–S885, S898–S900 [17FE]

Dept. of Justice: improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (S. 3335), S4421 [21JN]

——— objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, S1663 [14MR], S3956 [12JN], S4869 [11JY]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8399–S8406, S8420–S8424, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8461 [28DE]

Dept. of State: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

Ecuador: condemn efforts to suppress freedom of the press, S2914 [7MY], S5963 [2AU]

Egypt: condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

EPA: use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4382 [21JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Florida: condemn State legislation that surpressed the ability of residents to register and vote in the Federal election, S6724 [13NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S8385–S8410, S8412–S8425, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8455–S8462, S8515, S8516 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), unanimous-consent agreement, S8343, S8374 [21DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S1709 [15MR], S4710 [28JN]

Freedom of Information Act: anniversary, S4631 [26JN]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Human Rights Day: observance, S7693–S7695, S7698 [10DE], S8067 [17DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3879, S3882–S3889 [11JN]

Institute of International Education: anniversary of Scholar Rescue Fund, S6102 [11SE]

Intelligence services: modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches, S8387–S8390, S8398 [27DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

——— conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S6619 [21SE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

Jarecki, Henry: Institute of International Education Humanitarian Award recipient, S6102 [11SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (S. 2173), S1493 [7MR], S1495 [8MR]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, S7722 [11DE]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, S7729 [11DE], S7999, S8019 [13DE]

Mongolia: condemn arrest and detention of former President Nambaryn Enkbayar, S3108 [14MY]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (S. Res. 358), S173 [30JA]

——— observance, S66 [24JA]

National objectives: protect First Amendment rights of citizens, S5457 [26JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8390, S8400, S8403–S8406, S8415–S8417, S8420, S8423–S8425 [27DE], S8456–S8462 [28DE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: passage of resolution imposing sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, S5187 [19JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1077–S1082 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112, S1113, S1115–S1129, S1132–S1139, S1141, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173 [1MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (S. 1467), S330 [6FE], S550 [13FE], S2162 [28MR]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S5947 [2AU]

Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications, S5914 [2AU]

——— improve privacy of electronic communications (S. 1011), S66 [24JA]

——— modernize and improve Federal privacy laws, S5913 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

——— prohibit unreasonable search or seizure of records of individuals held by a third party without express consent or issuance of a probable cause warrant, S8406, S8407, S8422, S8424, S8428 [27DE]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Russia: characterize conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that undermines the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 65), S8356 [21DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 1039), S806–S810 [16FE], S5187 [19JY]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

Shea, Michael P.: suitability to be district judge relative to drafting of amicus brief in Kelo v. New London, CT, on allowing local government seizure of private property, S7448 [5DE]

South Sudan: call for the release of Elton (Mark) McCabe, S6929 [27NO]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4433, S4439–S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S2588 [23AP]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (S. Res. 391), S2278 [29MR], S2552 [19AP]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S4806 [10JY], S5128 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (S. 2205), S3244 [17MY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), S6827 [14NO]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S90 [26JA], S2913 [7MY], S3958 [12JN], S6724, S6725 [13NO], S7758 [12DE]

Women: anniversary of congressional passage of equal rights amendment to the Constitution, S2810 [26AP]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 39), S2003 [22MR]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2914 [7MY]

Reports

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: Constitution Project (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471), S7214 [29NO]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471) (S. Rept. 112–258), S8302 [20DE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Iran for Continued Persecution, Imprisonment, and Sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the Charge of Apostasy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 385), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Data Breach Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1408), S350 [6FE]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Farmer’s Privacy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

Location Privacy Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA): Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3541) (H. Rept. 112–496), H3176 [29MY]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1433) (H. Rept. 112–401), H943 [17FE]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 112–191), S5257 [23JY]

Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4362) (H. Rept. 112–639), H5524 [31JY]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Tribute to Laura Pollán: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 342), S613 [14FE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410), S5731 [31JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6131) (H. Rept. 112–653), H5764 [10SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410) (S. Rept. 112–248), S7458 [5DE]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

Equal Rights Amendment: Birch Bayh, S2810 [26AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Arrest by Cuban State Security: Yris T. Perez Aguilera, S3893 [11JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Passage of Resolution Imposing Sanctions on Persons Responsible for Detention, Abuse, or Death of Sergei Magnitsky: Senator McCain, S5188 [19JY]

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Testimonies

China Forced Abortion Policy: Guo Yangling, E1228 [11JY]

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services: Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Law Students for Reproductive Justice, S1135 [29FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 484, condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards in Vietnam, H5844 [11SE]

H. Res. 556, condemn Iran for continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, H1087 [29FE]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H997–H999 [28FE]

H.R. 1509, Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act, H7309 [19DE]

H.R. 3541, Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA), H3180–H3182 [30MY]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

H.R. 4362, Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act, H5510 [31JY]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5890 [12SE]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6131, Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act extension, H5829 [11SE]

H.R. 6671, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H6849 [18DE]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3335, Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act, S4422 [21JN]

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), S8091 [17DE], H7450 [30DE]

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 354, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S134 [26JA]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 358, National Data Privacy Day, S168, S173 [30JA]

S. Res. 366, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 370, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S503 [9FE]

S. Res. 372, recognize importance of relationship of Egypt with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

S. Res. 385, condemn Iran for continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S1205 [1MR]

S. Res. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 391, condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press in Syria, S1543 [8MR], S2278 [29MR]

S. Res. 392, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, S1543 [8MR]

S. Res. 424, condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves in Syria, S2502 [18AP]

S. Res. 428, condemn human rights violations in Syria, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 435, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S2734 [25AP]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

S. Res. 541, condemn Vietnam human rights violations, S5989 [2AU]

S. Res. 554, call on China to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release, S6344 [13SE]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 601, recognize Albania independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust, S6948 [27NO]

S. Res. 609, call for immediate and unconditional release of Alan P. Gross from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment, S7459, S7637 [5DE]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Commission on Civil Rights; Discrimination; Human Rights; Racial Relations

Addresses

Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Equal Rights for Women: Birch Bayh, E805 [15MY]

——— Janet Kopenhaver, Federally Employed Women (organization), E805 [15MY]

——— Sarah Bear, E805 [15MY]

——— Terry O’Neill, National Organization for Women, E806 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

John Payton’s Life of Principle, H1838 [16AP]

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

Armed Forces: strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 99), H693 [9FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Congressional Gold Medal: award in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 3618), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5848), H3162 [18MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 354), S132 [26JA] (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H475 [3FE]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 617), H1845 [16AP]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

Employment: improve nonretaliation provisions of equal pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see S. 3256), S3688 [4JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (see H. Res. 562), H965 [27FE]

——— take any legislative action necessary to verify ratification of Equal Rights Amendment once additional States ratify the amendment (see H. Res. 794), H6232 [20SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Law enforcement: provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 4398), H1977 [18AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Res. 520), S5047 [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see S. Res. 572), S6546 [20SE] (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5077 [19JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE] (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older individuals (see S. 3575), S6454 [19SE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Cloture motions

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Excerpts

‘‘Speeches on the Passage of the Bill for the Removal of the Indians’’ (1830): Sketch of Remarks by David Crockett, E63 [24JA]

U.S. Code: definition of ‘‘marriage’’ and ‘‘spouse’’, H5028 [19JY]

Letters

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Secure Communities deportation program: several legal aid organizations, H3529 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Paycheck Fairness Act: David French, National Retail Federation, S3713 [5JN]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3712 [5JN]

——— several business organizations, S3712 [5JN]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S3699 [5JN]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Lists

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

Messages

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Motions

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3612 [24MY]

Poems

‘‘And From These Hands,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E264 [28FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3180–H3191 [30MY], H3272, H3274, H3279, H3280 [31MY], H3691 [8JN], E916, E919, E920, E921, E922, E924, E935, E943 [31MY], E945, E946 [1JN], E972 [5JN]

Alabama: anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches, E308 [5MR]

Augusta, GA: tribute to NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, E33 [18JA]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Bullying Initiative, E121 [2FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, E264 [28FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (H. Con. Res. 99), H658 [9FE]

Center for Victims of Torture: tribute, E66 [24JA]

China: eliminate U.S. assistance, H2807–H2810 [16MY]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3715–H3719 [18JN], E1067, E1071, E1073, E1079 [19JN], E1144 [26JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Cleveland Pride Festival, E1162 [27JN]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): radicalization in the American Muslim community hearings, E1254 [17JY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H464 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H1110 [1MR]

Courts: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Crime: anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1833–H1835 [16AP], H1852 [17AP]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to be used in contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H5027, H5028 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Civil Rights and Liberties funding, H3529, H3530 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: Civil Rights Division funding, H2426 [8MY]

——— investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1398 [20MR], H1522 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1579, H1580 [27MR], H1830–H1836 [16AP], E418 [22MR]

——— prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544–H2547 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H2547–H2551 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: Office of Civil Rights funding, H4036, H4037 [26JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, E527 [16AP]

——— tribute to Black Pride Festival, E875 [18MY]

——— tribute to Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference and Rally, E1219 [10JY]

——— tribute to Latino Pride, E871 [18MY]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance, H2024 [19AP]

Doar, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Dylan, Bob: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H670–H677 [9FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

EEOC: funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

——— ruling granting discrimination protections to transgendered people under the Civil Rights Act, E670 [26AP]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, E1464 [10SE]

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, E519 [16AP]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H444 [3FE], H2192 [26AP], H3190 [30MY], H3278, H3280, H3285, H3286 [31MY], E553, E560 [17AP], E976 [5JN], E1036 [8JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), H3582 [7JN]

——— prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Faith & Politics Institute: tribute to Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, E454 [27MR]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 1681), H3809 [20JN]

FBI: national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

Feminist Majority Foundation: anniversary, E471 [28MR]

Fitts, Howard M., Jr.: NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631 [21SE]

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC: anniversary, E626 [24AP]

Grabill, David: Northern California ACLU Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]

Hirabayashi, Gordon: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Hispanic Americans: oppose inflammatory rhetoric toward Latinos, H1430 [21MR]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), H1817–H1820 [16AP]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1031 [29FE], H1104–H1113, H1116, H1124 [1MR], E308, E312 [5MR]

Houston, TX: tribute to League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund, E1434 [3AU]

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]

Human Rights Campaign (organization): tribute, E1451 [10SE]

International Women’s Day: observance, H1276 [8MR], E342, E353 [8MR], E359 [9MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1049 [15JN], E1076, E1079, E1080 [19JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1646 [28MR], H1831 [16AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 4398), E573 [18AP]

——— respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month: observance, E990 [6JN], E1083 [19JN]

LGBT History Month: observance, E1676 [2OC]

Louisville, KY: anniversary of Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission, E449 [27MR]

Maine: referendum to allow same-sex marriage, H387 [2FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H40 [18JA], E70 [25JA]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, E1079 [19JN]

NAACP: anniversary, H4673 [9JY], E1298 [23JY], E1460 [10SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (H. Res. 758), E1423 [3AU]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (H.R. 6150), E1285 [19JY], E1299 [23JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: ensure that coordination and training between the intelligence community and local law enforcement agencies not violate the civil rights of minorities, H3301 [31MY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (H. Res. 832), E1945 [17DE]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of Spectrum LGBT Center, E1524 [13SE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 458), E1103 [21JN]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 998), H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

Seneca Falls, NY: anniversary of Women’s Rights Convention, E1295 [23JY]

Taiwan: anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E244 [27FE], E367 [13MR]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, H94, H97, H101 [23JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 69), H3190 [30MY], E805 [15MY]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (H.R. 5647), H2459 [9MY]

——— strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615–S1617 [13MR]

Alaska: observance of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and anniversary of Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act, S827 [16FE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5472–S5474 [26JY], S6511 [20SE]

——— tribute, S6938 [27NO], S7367 [4DE]

Armed Forces: strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 3322), S5848 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol (H. Con. Res. 99), S802, S803 [15FE]

——— unveiling of bust of Sojourner Truth in the Capitol rotunda, S4411 [21JN]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Courts: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S1928 [21MR]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, S2233 [29MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3669–S3671, S3672–S3674 [4JN], S3695, S3697–S3715 [5JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

Florida: condemn State legislation that surpressed the ability of residents to register and vote in the Federal election, S6724 [13NO]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1497–S1501 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 90), S1499 [8MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S.J. Res. 45), S4304 [19JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— observance, S4231 [18JN]

——— observance (S. Res. 496), S4308 [19JN], S4410 [21JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

NAACP: anniversary (S. Res. 520), S5023, S5024 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

——— direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall, S4411 [21JN]

——— tribute (S. Res. 618), S8232, S8233 [19DE]

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (S. 555), S1928 [21MR]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, S1433 [7MR]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Webb, Wilma J.: Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Civil Rights Award recipient, S563 [13FE]

Women: anniversary of congressional passage of equal rights amendment to the Constitution, S2810 [26AP]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 39), S2003 [22MR]

Reports filed

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA): Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3541) (H. Rept. 112–496), H3176 [29MY]

R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1073) (H. Rept. 112–711), H7423 [20DE]

Tribute to Laura Pollán: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 342), S613 [14FE]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia Emancipation Day anniversary: District of Colubmia City Council, S2234 [29MR], E527 [16AP]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

Equal Rights Amendment: Birch Bayh, S2810 [26AP]

Testimonies

American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization Within Their Community: Qanta A.A. Ahmed, E1255–E1258 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 99, use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for unveiling of a marker acknowledging the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, H658 [9FE]

H. Res. 562, compile oral histories from current and former Members of Congress involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1104 [1MR]

H. Res. 683, express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act, H3715 [18JN]

H.R. 1815, posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

H.R. 3541, Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA), H3180–H3182 [30MY]

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

S. Res. 354, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S134 [26JA]

S. Res. 366, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 410, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S2172 [28MR]

S. Res. 496, Juneteenth Independence Day, S4304, S4308 [19JN]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

S. Res. 520, NAACP anniversary, S5023, S5049 [16JY]

S. Res. 572, National Month of Voter Registration, S6555 [20SE]

S. Res. 618, tribute to Rosa Parks, S8044 [13DE], S8232 [19DE]

Tributes

Chavez, Cesar E., S2082 [27MR], H1648, H1649 [28MR], E474 [28MR], E496 [29MR]

CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Wards Cove Packing Co.: repeal exemption (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

EEOC: ruling granting discrimination protections to transgendered people under the Civil Rights Act, E670 [26AP]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Wards Cove Packing Co.: repeal exemption (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

CIVIL SERVICE see Federal Employees

CIVIL WARS

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

——— support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285 [29FE]

Sri Lanka: anniversary of end of civil war, H2822 [17MY], H4608 [29JN]

——— commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (H. Res. 177), E847, E850 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Reports filed

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

CIVIL WAR—U.S. related term(s) War

Bills and resolutions

Battle of Mill Springs: anniversary (see S. Res. 357), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 517), H78 [18JA]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and the feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 3792), H78 [18JA]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 617), H1845 [16AP]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5103), H2269 [27AP]

Maryland Campaign: anniversary (see S. Res. 560), S6454 [19SE]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (see H.R. 6032), H4156 [27JN]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Antietam National Battlefield: anniversary of Memorial Illumination, H2015 [19AP]

Battle of Mill Springs: anniversary (H. Res. 517), E42 [18JA]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and the feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (H.R. 3792), E42 [18JA]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, E527 [16AP]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance, H2024 [19AP]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, H7518, H7520 [1JA], E1464 [10SE], E1663 [28SE]

Great Locomotive Chase: anniversary, E517 [30MR]

Union League of Philadelphia: anniversary, E1854 [30NO]

Remarks in Senate

Battle of Mill Springs: anniversary (S. Res. 357), S173 [30JA], S203 [31JA]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S4624 [26JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, S2233 [29MR]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Reports filed

Gettysburg National Military Park Boundary Revision To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1335) (H. Rept. 112–449), H2029 [19AP]

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia Emancipation Day anniversary: District of Colubmia City Council, S2234 [29MR], E527 [16AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 357, Civil War Battle of Mill Springs anniversary, S167, S173 [30JA]

S. Res. 560, Civil War Maryland Campaign anniversary, S6464 [19SE]

CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS

Remarks in House

Reestablish (H.R. 494), H1668 [28MR]

CIVILIAN PROPERTY REALIGNMENT ACT (CPRA)

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1734), H495, H498, H499, H500, H502 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1734): consideration (see H. Res. 537), H475 [3FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1734), H531 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, H491–H494 [6FE]

——— exempt certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities from decommissioning, H531, H532 [7FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

——— provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H491–H494, H498, H503 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Enact (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490–H503 [6FE], H529–H533 [7FE], E151 [7FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 537), H485–H488 [6FE]

——— motion to recommit, H531, H532 [7FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 537, consideration of H.R. 1734, provisions, H486 [6FE]

H.R. 1734, provisions, H495–H498 [6FE]

CIVILIAN PROPERTY REALIGNMENT COMMISSION

Amendments

Establish (H.R. 1734), H495, H498, H499, H500, H502 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 2232), S2001 [22MR]

Establish (H.R. 1734): consideration (see H. Res. 537), H475 [3FE]

Motions

Establish (H.R. 1734), H531 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Contracts: provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt certain facilities from decommissioning, H531, H532 [7FE]

Establish (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490–H503 [6FE], H529–H533 [7FE], E151 [7FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 537), H485–H488 [6FE]

——— motion to recommit, H531, H532 [7FE]

Federal-State relations: protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

Homeless: provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H491–H494, H498, H503 [6FE]

National Environmental Policy Act: ensure compliance, H491–H494 [6FE]

Public buildings: require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Reports filed

Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 537, consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H486 [6FE]

H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H495–H498 [6FE]

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, MS

Remarks in House

Christian Volunteer Services (organization): tribute, E1717 [23OC]

CLAIMS

Amendments

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1392 [19MR], H1504, H1505, H1507, H1509, H1511 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1449 [21MR]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8045, S8046 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 3545), S6340 [13SE]

——— improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

——— require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see S. 3076), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4369), H1914 [17AP]

BLM: convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land in Virginia City, NV, to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (see H.R. 6184), H5290 [25JY]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Courts: amend the citizen suit provisions of several statutes to impose an additional award to prevailing plaintiffs (see H.R. 6697), H7424 [20DE]

——— protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award (see H.R. 4022), H725 [14FE]

——— provide for recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (see H.R. 6245), H5628 [1AU]

——— provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

——— allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 6269), H5629 [1AU]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize conveyance of mineral rights in Montana to settle claims of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (see S. 2110), S699 [15FE]

——— settle water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community (see S. 3209), S3329 [21MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 6464), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 5881), H3362 [31MY]

——— provide veterans, when they electronically file claims for benefits, with notice that relevant services may be available to them from veterans service organizations (see S. 3052), S3042 [9MY]

Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 6477), H6231 [20SE]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 6346), H5706 [2AU]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (see H.R. 6371), H5859 [11SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 591), H1426 [20MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (see H. Res. 596), H1641 [27MR]

Health care facilities: invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term nursing care facilities and residents of such facilities (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see S. 3339), S4460 [25JN]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (see H.R. 6415), H6060 [14SE]

——— require issuers of long-term care insurance to establish third party review processes for disputed claims (see S. 3230), S3516 [23MY]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

Native Americans: deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see S. 2389), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4031), H726 [14FE]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (see H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 668), H3266 [30MY]

Taxation: disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 6700), H7424 [20DE]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5904), H3577 [6JN]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (see H.R. 5593), H2442 [8MY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (see S. 2045), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4213), H1390 [19MR]

Voting: require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

——— streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6000 [13SE]

Letters

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

Limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster: David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons, H1512 [22MR]

——— several health care organizations, H1512 [22MR]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: James T. Hay, California Medical Association, H1458 [21MR]

Motions

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1516 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims, H3745, H3758, H3759, H3765, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

——— resolve land claims of the Bering Straits Native Corp. (S. 292), H3439, H3440 [5JN], H3575 [6JN]

Arizona: Gila River Indian Community water rights and land claims settlements, H3726–H3728 [18JN]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assess skills of certain employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration (H.R. 2349), H5428 [31JY]

——— eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

District of Columbia: revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), H6772–H6775 [13DE]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (H.R. 6371), H6334, H6335 [13NO]

Health: cap court-awarded damages in medical negligence claims, H1460, H1461 [21MR]

——— delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1505–H1507 [22MR]

——— preserve joint and several liability for damages in medical malpractice, H1465 [21MR]

——— preserve liability for damages for serious and irreversible injuries, E427 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H2623, H2629 [10MY], H7407 [20DE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1369, H1370, H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1399, H1400, H1420–H1425 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1453–H1490, H1494 [21MR], H1499, H1500, H1501–H1519, H1521, H1522, H1524 [22MR], E415, E416, E418, E421, E423, E425, E427, E429, E431, E433, E434, E435, E436 [22MR], E442 [26MR], E481 [29MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1443–H1452 [21MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1516 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (H. Res. 596), H1593 [27MR]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster, H1511–H1513 [22MR]

——— prohibit exemption of health care professionals who intentionally harm patients from medical malpractice liability, H1482 [21MR]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (H.R. 6415), E1543 [14SE]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (H. Res. 668), H7280–H7282 [19DE], E1987 [21DE]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (H.R. 5593), E730 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615–S1617 [13MR]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 3545), S6342 [13SE]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Dept. of State: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior: settle water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community (S. 3209), S3330 [21MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

District of Columbia: revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), S4790, S4791 [9JY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2282 [29MR], S2288 [16AP]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

OPM: improve retirement reporting to ensure timely processing of Federal retirement benefits, S2566–S2568 [23AP], S2692, S2693 [25AP]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8046 [13DE]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 591) (H. Rept. 112–416), H1426 [20MR]

D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1379) (S. Rept. 112–178), S4460 [25JN]

Deem Certain Claims Presented to an Indian Health Service Contracting Officer Pursuant to Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as Timely Presented: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2389), S6339 [13SE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2389) (S. Rept. 112–228), S6545 [20SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4369) (H. Rept. 112–687), H6273 [21SE]

Government Litigation Savings Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 112–39), H1366 [16MR]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 292) (H. Rept. 112–428), H1844 [16AP]

Statements

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Several Representatives and Scholars, H1504 [22MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 591, consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1443 [21MR]

H. Res. 596, return to House of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1593 [27MR]

H. Res. 668, refer to the Court of Federal claims H.R. 5862, pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets, H7280 [19DE]

H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1501–H1503 [22MR]

H.R. 6371, Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, H6334 [13NO]

S. 292, Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act, H3439 [5JN]

S. 1379, D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act, S4790 [9JY], S4831 [10JY], H6772 [13DE]

S. 2045, require U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia, S8046 [13DE]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

S. 3381, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4954–S4958 [12JY]

S. 3545, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Tax Clarification Act, S6343 [13SE]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

CLAIRE FRICK RHABDOMYOSARCOMA AWARENESS MONTH see Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month

CLAIRTON, PA

Remarks in House

Clairton High School: tribute to football team, E34 [18JA]

CLALLUM COUNTY, WA

Remarks in Senate

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary, S4820 [10JY]

CLANCY-MAY, MAUREEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E786 [15MY]

CLAPPER, JAMES R., JR. (Director of National Intelligence)

Letters

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, S8129 [18DE], S8394, S8395 [27DE]

CLAREMORE, OK

Bills and resolutions

KRSC–TV (Claremore, OK): anniversary (see H. Res. 634), H2206 [26AP]

CLARENCE CENTER, NY

Bills and resolutions

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

CLARION, IA

Remarks in House

Make a Difference Day Award: tribute to recipients, E535 [16AP]

CLARK, ANTHONY T.

Reports filed

Nomination to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

CLARK, AUSTIN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E644 [25AP]

CLARK, BC

Remarks in House

Nebraska: tribute to 2d Congressional District Women in Business Spotlight award recipients, E1949 [18DE]

CLARK, DICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1964 [18AP], H2252 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2916 [7MY]

CLARK, MARCUS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E177 [9FE]

CLARK, MERCERDESE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1402 [3AU]

CLARK, WILLIAM, JR. (BUD)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E832 [17MY]

CLARK COUNTY, NV

Bills and resolutions

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Three Kids Mine Project Site: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation (H.R. 2512), H3434–H3437 [5JN]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY], H2745 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Reports filed

Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 112–512), H3404 [1JN]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2512, Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, H3434 [5JN]

H.R. 2745, Virgin River multispecies habitat conservation plan implementation facilitation, H2680 [15MY]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

CLARKE, ELIJAH

Remarks in House

Wilkes County, GA: anniversary of Battle of Kettle Creek, E189 [14FE]

CLARKE, HANSEN (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3534, H3544 [6JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4041 [26JN], H4112 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 3555), H79 [18JA]

——— provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H945 [17FE]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H1807 [29MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H79 [18JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H572 [7FE]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H5009 [18JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5712 [2AU]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1571 [26MR]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4828 [11JY]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H1642 [27MR]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3707 [15JN]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H220 [31JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2288 [27AP]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1390 [19MR]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2722), H4065 [26JN]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1831), H220 [31JA]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H6369 [14NO]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 4406), H3267 [30MY]

Correctional institutions: reduce spread of sexually transmitted infections and provide for reinstatement of Medicaid benefits to certain individuals released from a public institution (see H.R. 2704), H6234 [20SE]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 2065), H2813 [16MY]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

Crime: provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3781), H641 [8FE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1363 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H3733 [18JN]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H3267 [30MY]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2289 [27AP]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H3577 [6JN]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H28 [17JA]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3808 [19JN]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4776 [10JY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H159 [24JA]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (see H.R. 4251), H1542 [22MR]

——— prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H3974 [21JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 2607), H803 [15FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish program to create jobs and increase economic development in underserved areas by promoting cooperative development (see H.R. 3677), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H1100 [29FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H27 [17JA]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 3502), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (see H.R. 3425), H694 [9FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H182 [25JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 631), H375 [1FE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H1209 [6MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H3481 [5JN]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see H.R. 987), H3807 [19JN]

FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3578 [6JN]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H476 [3FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4685 [9JY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 85), H1153 [5MR]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2329 [7MY]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H3481 [5JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6310 [16OC]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H3578 [6JN]

Immigration: make permanent the waiver of foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (see H.R. 2805), H1210 [6MR]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H966 [27FE]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2289 [27AP]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H1571 [26MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2813 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H2662 [11MY]

Law enforcement: improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 4098), H1016 [28FE]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H2072 [24AP]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2646 [10MY]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H1391 [19MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5009 [18JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2647 [10MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H115 [23JA]

——— count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H3163 [18MY]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1808 [29MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H115 [23JA]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1498 [21MR]

National Family Reunification Month: designate (see H. Res. 693), H3807 [19JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3977 [21JN]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H4065 [26JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H6314 [23OC]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H6062 [14SE]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H3981 [25JN]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1101 [29FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5712 [2AU]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H802 [15FE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H641 [8FE]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H3734 [18JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H694 [9FE]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H4907 [17JY]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H6469 [27NO]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2570 [9MY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H5631 [1AU]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4686 [9JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H3808 [19JN]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2989), H2663 [11MY]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H5711 [2AU]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1367 [16MR]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6326 [6NO]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H2212 [26AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2212 [26AP]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H1391 [19MR]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H1209 [6MR]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H1978 [18AP]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H2134 [25AP]

——— provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 1706), H1846 [16AP]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H5711 [2AU]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H1306 [8MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2447 [8MY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6069 [18SE]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H4065 [26JN]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H2211 [26AP]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H5202 [24JY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H3481 [5JN]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H3662 [7JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H3481 [5JN]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6369 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Consumers: prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving auto insurance (see H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

Credit: encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish position of Recovered Mineral Component Ombudsman in the Federal Highway Administration Office of Pavement Technology (see H.R. 6492), H6274 [21SE]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

Education: consider bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men a national priority (see H. Res. 721), H4655 [29JN]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Employment: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

Federal aid programs: improve effectiveness and performance of financial assistance programs, simplify application and reporting requirements, and improve delivery of services to the public (see H.R. 6420), H6060 [14SE]

Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 657), H2713 [15MY]

Tariff: create jobs and promote fair trade by increasing duties on certain foreign goods imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 5920), H3660 [7JN]

——— direct injection fuel injectors (see H.R. 4910), H2205 [26AP]

——— high pressure fuel pumps (see H.R. 4908), H2205 [26AP]

——— hybrid electric vehicle inverters (see H.R. 4909), H2205 [26AP]

——— lithium-ion electrical storage batteries (see H.R. 4911), H2205 [26AP]

——— Lucirin TPO (see H.R. 4907), H2205 [26AP]

——— motor generator units (see H.R. 4912), H2205 [26AP]

——— power electronics boxes and static converter composite units (see H.R. 4903), H2205 [26AP]

——— stator/rotor parts (see H.R. 4904), H2205 [26AP]

——— Tinopal OB CO (see H.R. 4905), H2205 [26AP]

——— Uvinul 3039 (see H.R. 4906), H2205 [26AP]

Taxation: extend the recovery zone economic development bonds for certain cities (see H.R. 6659), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide a zero capital gains rate for certain new investments in specified areas made during a temporary period (see H.R. 6658), H6806 [13DE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (see H.R. 6493), H6274 [21SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Consumers: prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving auto insurance (H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

Credit: encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (H.R. 4848), H2208 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1806 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish position of Recovered Mineral Component Ombudsman in the Federal Highway Administration Office of Pavement Technology (H.R. 6492), H6277 [21SE]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (H.R. 6500), H6277 [21SE]

Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1305 [8MR]

Employment: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (H.R. 6220), H5328 [26JY]

Federal aid programs: improve effectiveness and performance of financial assistance programs, simplify application and reporting requirements, and improve delivery of services to the public (H.R. 6420), H6061 [14SE]

Tariff: create jobs and promote fair trade by increasing duties on certain foreign goods imported into the U.S. (H.R. 5920), H3661 [7JN]

——— direct injection fuel injectors (H.R. 4910), H2209 [26AP]

——— high pressure fuel pumps (H.R. 4908), H2209 [26AP]

——— hybrid electric vehicle inverters (H.R. 4909), H2209 [26AP]

——— lithium-ion electrical storage batteries (H.R. 4911), H2209 [26AP]

——— Lucirin TPO (H.R. 4907), H2209 [26AP]

——— motor generator units (H.R. 4912), H2209 [26AP]

——— power electronics boxes and static converter composite units (H.R. 4903), H2209 [26AP]

——— stator/rotor parts (H.R. 4904), H2209 [26AP]

——— Tinopal OB CO (H.R. 4905), H2209 [26AP]

——— Uvinul 3039 (H.R. 4906), H2209 [26AP]

Taxation: extend the recovery zone economic development bonds for certain cities (H.R. 6659), H6807 [13DE]

——— provide a zero capital gains rate for certain new investments in specified areas made during a temporary period (H.R. 6658), H6807 [13DE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (H.R. 6493), H6277 [21SE]

Memorandums

Use of Evidence and Evaluation in the 2014 Budget: Jeffrey D. Zients, OMB, E1270• [18JY]

Remarks

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, E2015• [31DE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H2054 [24AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Social Innovation Fund, E1269• [18JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4078 [27JN], H4637 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2054, H2056 [24AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2236 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2236 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3534, H3536, H3544 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: homeless assistance grants funding, H4112 [27JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: Federal Transit Administration formula and bus grants funding, H4041, H4042 [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4041, H4042 [26JN], H4112 [27JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Indian Village Tennis Club, E462• [28MR]

Disasters: express support and thanks to radio and television broadcasters for keeping people safe in emergency situations, H3584 [7JN]

——— provide local free radio broadcasting on mobile devices, H3584 [7JN]

Education: consider bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men a national priority (H. Res. 721), H4690 [10JY], H5021 [19JY]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

Employment: encourage job training programs, H6004 [14SE]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3536 [6JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534 [6JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3544 [6JN]

Firearms: gun control, H6821 [17DE]

Grosse Pointe, MI: tribute to Grosse Pointe South High School girls’ tennis team, E1195• [29JN]

——— tribute to Grosse Pointe South High School girls’ track and field team, E1195• [29JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4637 [29JN]

Hollowell, Alescia M.: Miss Black Michigan USA pageant winner, E160• [8FE]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, H6686 [11DE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6821 [17DE]

NSF: education programs funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Educational and Human Resources Account funding, H2551 [9MY]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143• [26JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4637 [29JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2358 [8MY], H2551 [9MY]

Taxation: reform the Federal tax code, H6349 [14NO]

United Way: anniversary, H4647 [29JN]

Songs

‘‘Call to Courage,’’ Darron McKinney, E159• [8FE]

Tributes

Audi, Chad, E119• [2FE]

Jackson, Marcel D., H5021 [19JY]

McKinney, Darron, E159• [8FE]

Palms, Jeannine Campau, E2005• [27DE]

Payne, Donald M., H1194 [6MR]

CLARKE, TIMOTHY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1610 [13MR]

CLARKE, YVETTE D. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1624 [27MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2370, H2448 [8MY]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5131 [23JY]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1210 [6MR]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H5711 [2AU]

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5328 [26JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H28 [17JA]

Children and youth: establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2012), H2329 [7MY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H159 [24JA]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H694 [9FE]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H1846 [16AP]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention program by requiring suicide prevention training during recruit basic training, preseparation counseling, and mental health assessments (see H.R. 1284), H1497 [21MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1017 [28FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3707 [15JN]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H1847 [16AP]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H2212 [26AP]

——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2098), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish a toll-free telephone hotline where individuals may obtain information on voting in Federal elections and report on problems encountered in voting in such elections (see H.R. 2540), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H1571 [26MR] (see H.R. 4277), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1428 [20MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H182 [25JA]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H6318 [26OC]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 1774), H4907 [17JY]

——— recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1392 [19MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H4158 [27JN]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1916 [17AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H1209 [6MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H1741 [28MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H1210 [6MR]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6275 [21SE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6152 [19SE]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H4908 [17JY]

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H2134 [25AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2329 [7MY]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H3267 [30MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H3267 [30MY]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6318 [26OC]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see H.R. 3590), H2715 [15MY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2289 [27AP]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2570 [9MY]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2580), H4685 [9JY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H2072 [24AP]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H7429 [21DE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1571 [26MR]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National security: promote civil defense and power generation (see H. Res. 762), H5707 [2AU]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5712 [2AU]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5010 [18JY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NOAA: establish constituent-driven program to collect priority coastal geospatial data and support information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data to manage the coastal region (see H.R. 6475), H7264 [18DE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H966 [27FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5331 [30JY]

SBA: improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1154 [5MR]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1210 [6MR]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H3976 [21JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6429 [16NO]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6807 [13DE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see H.R. 3352), H3404 [1JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1847 [16AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— modify dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer (see H.R. 3820), H903 [16FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2134 [25AP]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H2134 [25AP]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H5711 [2AU]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H1359 [9MR]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H1391 [19MR]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H6234 [20SE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1847 [16AP]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (see H.R. 4126), H1274 [7MR]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2316 [7MY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H376 [1FE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3268 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H3974 [21JN]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (see H.R. 6221), H5327 [26JY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Taxation: allow an income disparity tax credit (see H.R. 4260), H1570 [26MR]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Homeland Security: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (H.R. 6003), H3976 [21JN]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (H.R. 6221), H5328 [26JY]

Taxation: allow an income disparity tax credit (H.R. 4260), H1571 [26MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), E946• [1JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), E1396• [3AU]

Dept. of Commerce: Minority Business Development Agency funding, H2370 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2258 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2258 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2258 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (H.R. 6003), E1112•, E1129• [21JN]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (H.R. 6221), E1338• [26JY]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 4005), E1181• [29JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, E957• [1JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), E957• [1JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4120 [27JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H976 [28FE]

Firearms: gun control, H7354 [19DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), E1199• [29JN]

——— impact of partisanship, H4120 [27JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7579 [2JA]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, E1312• [24JY]

National Foster Care Month: observance, E965• [1JN]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H7354 [19DE]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: observance, E121• [2FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2370 [8MY]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, E470• [28MR]

Taiwan: tribute to donations toward Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, E1967• [19DE]

Taxation: provide payroll tax relief, H592 [8FE]

——— rates, H592 [8FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H592 [8FE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2726 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H1143• [5MR], H3945• [21JN], E1155• [27JN], E1225• [11JY], E1755• [14NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3972 [21JN], H4062 [26JN]

Tributes

Cleaver, Representative, H7274 [19DE]

Khaliquzzaman, Abu Naser, E1643• [21SE]

Payne, Donald M., H1202 [6MR]

CLARKSDALE, MS

Remarks in House

United Management & Development Associates, Inc.: tribute, E1770 [15NO]

CLARKSTON, GA

Proclamations

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP]

CLARY, TYLER

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to California participants, E1336 [26JY]

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION related term(s) Espionage

Amendments

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S2978 [8MY], H6293 [28SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8397, S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2166, H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172, H2173, H2174, H2175, H2176, H2178 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (S. 3564), S7750, S7752 [11DE]

Bills and resolutions

Courts: provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Res. 695), H3914 [20JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5949), H3707 [15JN]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

——— provide additional privacy protections (see S. 3515), S5978 [2AU]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (see S. 3367), S4821 [10JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (see S. 3564), S6454 [19SE]

Letters

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan declassification and release: Representatives McGovern and Jones, H576 [8FE]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments: Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S8457 [28DE]

——— Senators Wyden and Mark Udall, S8458 [28DE]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1659, E1660 [28SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1659 [28SE]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1659 [28SE]

Lists

Members of Congress taking oath for access to classified information, H683 [9FE], H3972 [21JN], H6425 [16NO]

Motions

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2184 [26AP]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Remarks in House

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: set sunset date, H2176 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: investigate possible violations of U.S. law regarding leaks of sensitive military intelligence involving the U.S. and Israel, H3140 [18MY]

——— make available to the public a redacted summary of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), H6286, H6296 [28SE], E1664, E1665 [28SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H3279 [31MY]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5776 [11SE], H5890–H5901 [12SE], E1533 [14SE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— increase transparency by requiring certain documentation for acquisition of foreign intelligence be made available to the public, H5782 [11SE]

——— prohibit the use of information on U.S. citizens obtained through the search of a legally amassed data pool without prior warrant authorization, H5891 [12SE]

——— provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

——— reduce duration of sunset provision, H5897 [12SE]

Information technology: require regulatory information provided to private-sector cybersecurity entities sharing intelligence community cybersecurity systems remain subject to the Freedom of Information Act, H2170 [26AP]

Intelligence services: clarify certain definitions to maintain consistency across all cybersecurity policies, H2175, H2176 [26AP]

——— clarify that private-sector cybersecurity entity liability exemption in use of intelligence community systems extends only to identification and acquisition of cyber threat information, H2169 [26AP]

——— shorten extension of intelligence gathering tools, H5893 [12SE]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan: declassification and release, H575 [8FE]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, H3664 [8JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H6502 [28NO]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2077 [25AP], H2146, H2156–H2186 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3293 [31MY], E693 [27AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), corrections in engrossment, H2186 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), motion to recommit, H2184 [26AP]

——— allow intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities for only certain purposes, H2170, H2171 [26AP]

——— clarify retention and use rules for personal information received by the intelligence community from private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2172 [26AP]

——— exempt private-sector cybersecurity entities from liability for non-participation in voluntary intelligence community cyber threat efforts, H2174 [26AP]

——— include critical infrastructure owners and operators in program to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2167–H2169, H2178, H2179 [26AP]

——— limit authority of intelligence community to use Federal cybersecurity systems on private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2173 [26AP]

——— narrow definitions of what information private-sector cybersecurity entities may share with the intelligence community, H2174, H2175 [26AP]

——— prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

——— require list of all Federal agencies receiving cyber threat intelligence information from the intelligence community, H2173 [26AP]

——— require report on information regarding human rights violations by the military government in Argentina in the 1970s, H3284, H3285 [31MY]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (S. 3564), H7323, H7324 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8399–S8406, S8420–S8424, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8461 [28DE]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S3939–S3942 [12JN], S4186 [14JN], S4261 [19JN], S4359 [20JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), unanimous-consent request, S3942 [12JN]

FAA: improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information under the Freedom of Information Act, S342 [6FE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S1707 [15MR], S2978, S2985 [8MY], S6761 [13NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S8385–S8410, S8412–S8425, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8455–S8462, S8515, S8516 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), unanimous-consent agreement, S8343, S8374 [21DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

Freedom of Information Act: anniversary, S4631 [26JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, S3719, S3720 [5JN]

National security: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946 [12JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

——— deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (S. 3367), S4825 [10JY]

——— impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3109 [14MY], S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946, S3954 [12JN], S4622 [26JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), S2559 [23AP], S3814 [7JN]

——— submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8390, S8400, S8403–S8406, S8415–S8417, S8420, S8423–S8425 [27DE], S8456–S8462 [28DE]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (S. 3564), S7751, S7752 [11DE]

Reports

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: Constitution Project (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3523) (H. Rept. 112–445), H1914 [17AP]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 743) (S. Rept. 112–155), S2545 [19AP]

Statements

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H2166 [26AP]

H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5890 [12SE]

S. 743, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, S2978–S2985 [8MY], H6286, H6293–H6296 [28SE]

S. 3564, Public Interest Declassification Act extension, H7323 [19DE]

S. Res. 489, support Dept. of Justice appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3982 [12JN]

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION PROCEDURES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

CLAUSS, ERIN

Essays

State of the Union, S155 [30JA]

CLAY, BILLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E485 [29MR]

CLAY, RUDOLPH

Remarks in House

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

CLAY, WM. LACY (a Representative from Missouri)

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H2072 [24AP]

——— provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H4775 [10JY]

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H4656 [29JN]

Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 3359), H441 [2FE]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3359), H1498 [21MR]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H6318 [26OC]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H441 [2FE]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H2647 [10MY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H376 [1FE]

——— require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 3178), H220 [31JA]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H966 [27FE]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 144), H4606 [28JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1303), H802 [15FE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H1846 [16AP]

Clean Energy Consortia: establish (see H.R. 3389), H1154 [5MR]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5292 [25JY]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H220 [31JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1847 [16AP]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H1804 [29MR]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— impose penalties for failing to report, within a reasonable amount of time, the disappearance or death of a child (see H.R. 2716), H220 [31JA]

——— improve the health care system’s assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 1578), H802 [15FE]

——— save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H1135 [1MR]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by reducing administrative requirements and award grants to establish a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program (see H.R. 350), H4157 [27JN]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H3404 [1JN]

——— establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1912), H3915 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: adopt a screening program to detect mental health conditions acquired on active duty to reduce suicide and discover traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 26), H571 [7FE]

——— preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of Education: allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see H.R. 3165), H4656 [29JN]

——— authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H5130 [23JY]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

——— establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H5130 [23JY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H441 [2FE]

——— improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H440 [2FE]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H2569 [9MY]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H3808 [19JN]

——— conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 1919), H1101 [29FE]

——— establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H1741 [28MR]

——— establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H512 [6FE]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H3481 [5JN]

——— include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3762), H4158 [27JN]

——— make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3486), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths (see H.R. 894), H944 [17FE]

——— require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1711), H3163 [18MY]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H694 [9FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see H.R. 6381), H6344 [13NO]

——— provide grant to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide specialized housing and social services to elderly individuals who are the primary caregiver of a related child (see H.R. 2963), H4157 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 83), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H441 [2FE]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 809), H802 [15FE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H4775 [10JY]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H182 [25JA]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see H.R. 5996), H5712 [2AU]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H441 [2FE]

——— prohibit on the basis of unemployment status (see H.R. 1113), H375 [1FE]

Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H802 [15FE]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H1846 [16AP]

District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money (see H.R. 345), H4157 [27JN]

Economy: increase business engagement and improve training opportunities for occupations in-demand in order to get Americans back to work (see H.R. 3611), H1135 [1MR] (see H.R. 3611), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 12), H440 [2FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H5202 [24JY]

——— award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 3036), H1154 [5MR]

——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H441 [2FE]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H4908 [17JY]

Elections: prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see H.R. 5815), H5526 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H441 [2FE]

ERISA: provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H5292 [25JY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H3481 [5JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H1741 [28MR]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H4064 [26JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H441 [2FE]

——— allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1915 [17AP]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H6397 [15NO]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H441 [2FE]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6469 [27NO]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H692 [9FE]

Federal aid programs: consolidate and streamline redundant and ineffective Federal workforce development programs (see H.R. 3610), H1135 [1MR]

——— consolidate and streamline redundant and ineffective Federal workforce development programs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3610), H1210 [6MR]

——— increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 216), H4656 [29JN]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5131 [23JY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H3976 [21JN]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2212 [26AP]

Firearms: prohibit trafficking (see H.R. 2554), H376 [1FE]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H6469 [27NO]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1154 [5MR]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6152 [19SE]

——— enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see H.R. 1448), H5526 [31JY]

——— increase public awareness and create educational programs concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 36), H476 [3FE]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide coverage of hormone replacement therapy and alternative therapies for treatment of menopausal symptoms (see H.R. 383), H802 [15FE]

Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 85), H476 [3FE]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H476 [3FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6152 [19SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 1724), H802 [15FE]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H3661 [7JN]

——— extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H4158 [27JN]

——— require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H3578 [6JN]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 2657), H966 [27FE]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (see H.R. 399), H220 [31JA]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H5292 [25JY]

——— require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 111), H1428 [20MR]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3164 [18MY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H3578 [6JN]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5767 [10SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H3105 [17MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H3267 [30MY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H5328 [26JY]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see H. Res. 702), H3981 [25JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1571 [26MR]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H2134 [25AP]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2288 [27AP]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H5526 [31JY]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H2134 [25AP]

——— increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 1172), H1807 [29MR]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5766 [10SE]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 5989), H5712 [2AU]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H694 [9FE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 51), H4065 [26JN]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 494), H1018 [28FE]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see H.R. 2342), H5202 [24JY]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H727 [14FE]

National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 334), H4065 [26JN]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H5712 [2AU]

National School Breakfast Week: observance (see H. Res. 153), H4065 [26JN]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 87), H5526 [31JY]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H4864 [12JY]

NATO: strengthen (see H.R. 4243), H2212 [26AP]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H3267 [30MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 190), H641 [8FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H6505 [28NO]

Oil Pollution Act: establish oil spill research committee, program, and interagency plan (see H.R. 1568), H6344 [13NO]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H945 [17FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1848 [16AP]

Postal Service: reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1018 [28FE]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5201 [24JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H4065 [26JN]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3573), H803 [15FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5525 [31JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5010 [18JY]

SBA: improve microenterprise technical assistance and capacity building grant program and establish an Office of Youth Entrepreneurship (see H.R. 2809), H441 [2FE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H726 [14FE]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H440 [2FE]

——— establish a grant program to ensure that students in high-need schools have equal access to a quality education delivered by an effective, diverse workforce (see H.R. 2902), H1017 [28FE]

Securities: provide an exemption for certain swaps and security-based swaps involving non-U.S. persons (see H.R. 3283), H1210 [6MR]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H6535 [29NO]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H2134 [25AP]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H5766 [10SE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5328 [26JY]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see H. Res. 701), H3981 [25JN]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2448), H5711 [2AU]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H4157 [27JN]

——— encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 135), H1017 [28FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6234 [20SE]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H2034 [19AP]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H4064 [26JN]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6284 [25SE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H3662 [7JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5766 [10SE]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1210 [6MR]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H4157 [27JN]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H220 [31JA]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H5010 [18JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide tax incentives for producing electricity from wasted heat (see H.R. 2812), H4157 [27JN]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H3915 [20JN]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see H.R. 3076), H696 [13FE]

——— reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H4907 [17JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1847 [16AP]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2813 [16MY]

Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1515), H159 [24JA]

Truth in Lending Act: improve certain provisions relative to the compensation of mortgage originators (see H.R. 4163), H4686 [9JY]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H4065 [26JN]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize State voting systems by allowing for increased use of the Internet in voter registration, automated registration of certain individuals, and shortening voter wait times and early voting (see H.R. 6632), H6765 [12DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 3316), H5292 [25JY]

——— prohibit tactics that discourage college students from registering to vote or voting and allow use of school-issued photo identification when photo identification is required to vote (see H.R. 3978), H5631 [1AU]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

——— secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 2212), H4869 [13JY]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H3915 [20JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H3808 [19JN]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H966 [27FE]

——— protect breastfeeding, provide performance standards for breast pumps, provide tax incentives to employers to encourage breastfeeding, and provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers (see H.R. 2758), H4157 [27JN]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H6312 [19OC]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H4065 [26JN]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1154 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see H.R. 6304), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Tariff: basic red 51 (see H.R. 5582), H2442 [8MY]

——— basic yellow 40 chloride based (see H.R. 5578), H2442 [8MY]

——— chlorophyllin (see H.R. 5581), H2442 [8MY]

——— direct yellow 119 (see H.R. 5575), H2442 [8MY]

——— disperse blue 359 (see H.R. 5590), H2442 [8MY]

——— disperse yellow 241 (see H.R. 5589), H2442 [8MY]

——— 4-aminobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5585), H2442 [8MY]

——— 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5577), H2442 [8MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-(3-sulfobenzyl)aniline (3- [(ethylphenylamino)methyl]-benzenesulfonic acid) (see H.R. 5569), H2442 [8MY]

——— p-cresidinesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5568), H2442 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 11 (see H.R. 5587), H2442 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 13 (see H.R. 5579, 5586), H2442 [8MY]

——— synthetic and natural beta carotenes (see H.R. 5580), H2442 [8MY]

——— synthetic indigo powder, (3H-indol-3-one, 2-(1,3-dihydro- 3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-) (see H.R. 5570), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,5-bis[(1,3-dioxobutyl)amino]benzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5574), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,4-disulfobenzaldehyde (see H.R. 5572), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,6- xylidine (see H.R. 5584), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-5-sulfobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5573), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-6-niotrophenol-4-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5576), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-3-cyano thiophene (see H.R. 5588), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-aminotoluene-5-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5583), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5571), H2442 [8MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (H.R. 6304), H5709 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (H.R. 6257), H5630 [1AU]

Tariff: basic red 51 (H.R. 5582), H2445 [8MY]

——— basic yellow 40 chloride based (H.R. 5578), H2445 [8MY]

——— chlorophyllin (H.R. 5581), H2445 [8MY]

——— direct yellow 119 (H.R. 5575), H2445 [8MY]

——— disperse blue 359 (H.R. 5590), H2445 [8MY]

——— disperse yellow 241 (H.R. 5589), H2445 [8MY]

——— 4-aminobenzoic acid (H.R. 5585), H2445 [8MY]

——— 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid (H.R. 5577), H2445 [8MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-(3-sulfobenzyl)aniline (3- [(ethylphenylamino)methyl]-benzenesulfonic acid) (H.R. 5569), H2444 [8MY]

——— p-cresidinesulfonic acid (H.R. 5568), H2444 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 11 (H.R. 5587), H2445 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 13 (H.R. 5579), H2445 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 13 (H.R. 5586), H2445 [8MY]

——— synthetic and natural beta carotenes (H.R. 5580), H2445 [8MY]

——— synthetic indigo powder, (3H-indol-3-one, 2-(1,3-dihydro- 3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-) (H.R. 5570), H2444 [8MY]

——— 2,5-bis[(1,3-dioxobutyl)amino]benzenesulfonic acid (H.R. 5574), H2445 [8MY]

——— 2,4-disulfobenzaldehyde (H.R. 5572), H2444 [8MY]

——— 2,6- xylidine (H.R. 5584), H2445 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-5-sulfobenzoic acid (H.R. 5573), H2444 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-6-niotrophenol-4-sulfonic acid (H.R. 5576), H2445 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-3-cyano thiophene (H.R. 5588), H2445 [8MY]

——— 2-aminotoluene-5-sulfonic acid (H.R. 5583), H2445 [8MY]

——— 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (H.R. 5571), H2444 [8MY]

Remarks

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (H.R. 3912), H6484 [28NO]

Bureau of the Census: American Community Survey funding, H2509 [9MY]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H4002 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (H.R. 4631), H5777 [11SE]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (H.R. 6016), H7325 [19DE]

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS: designate (H.R. 3772), H4000 [26JN]

Florissant, MO: tribute to McCleur North High School boys’ basketball team, E401• [21MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5161 [24JY]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (H.R. 538), H5779 [11SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5228 [25JY]

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (H.R. 2338), H6482, H6483 [28NO]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1475 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4785 [11JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4077 [27JN], H4404 [28JN]

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY: designate (H.R. 2079), H706 [14FE]

Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building, St. Charles, MO: designate (H.R. 3248), H708 [14FE]

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO: designate (H.R. 3247), H707 [14FE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (H.R. 4062), H7326, H7327 [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1475 [21MR], H4785 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4785 [11JY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7321 [19DE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (H.R. 6587), H7327 [19DE]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (S. 3564), H7324 [19DE]

Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 3276), H4001 [26JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2509 [9MY]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (H.R. 5954), H6484, H6485 [28NO]

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA: designate (H.R. 3412), H3997, H3998 [26JN]

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (H.R. 3501), H3999 [26JN]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Soldan High School boys’ basketball team, E411• [21MR]

St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation: tribute to Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon, E200• [15FE]

Women: health care for women, H1475 [21MR]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5904, H5912• [12SE]

Draper, George W., E197• [15FE]

Freeman, Frankie Muse, E97• [31JA]

Neals, Marvin, E137• [3FE]

Payne, Donald M., H1201 [6MR]

CLAY COUNTY, KY

Articles and editorials

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Lipps Known for Commitment to Community, S6526 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Lipps, Tess: Clay County, KY, Days Wall of Fame honoree, S6526 [20SE]

World War II: tribute to veterans, S3078 [10MY]

CLAY COUNTY, NC

Remarks in House

Hayesville, NC: anniversary of designation as county seat of Clay County, NC, E1782 [16NO]

CLAYBAR, WILLIAM B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E896 [30MY]

CLAYTON, JAYDIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E505 [29MR]

CLAYTON, XERNONA

Remarks in House

St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation: tribute to Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon, E200 [15FE]

CLEAN AIR ACT related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

EPA: allow for a reasonable compliance deadline for certain States subject to the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 2300), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4387), H1976 [18AP]

——— amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

——— clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6230 [20SE]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 2226), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H2317 [7MY]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2039 [23AP]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

Government regulations: clarify a certain provision relative to prevention of accidental releases (see S. 3529), S6107 [11SE]

Iron and steel industry: provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (see H.R. 6507), H6274 [21SE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Renewable energy: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

Taxation: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances, reduce deficit, and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 6338), H5706 [2AU]

Letters

EPA analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy: several public health and medical organizations, H3818 [20JN]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Motions

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

Press releases

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H3664 [8JN]

——— prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy, H3818 [20JN]

——— take action under the Clean Air Act if such action would increase domestic energy independence by reducing demand for oil, H6216, H6217 [20SE]

Health: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

Impact, H2058 [24AP]

Motor vehicles: preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H634 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

EPA: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S3942–S3945 [12JN]

——— delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

——— establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

——— implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule, S2220 [29MR]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S1523 [8MR]

Government regulations: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

Impact, S488 [9FE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Reports filed

Gasoline Regulations Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

Resolutions by organizations

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4108), H1099 [29FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4108), H1116 [1MR]

CLEAN ENERGY STANDARD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

Texts of

S. 2146, provisions, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BOND ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6275), E1750 [13NO]

CLEAN UP GOVERNMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 112–488), H6273 [21SE]

CLEANING UNNECESSARY REGULATORY BURDENS (CURB) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 602), S4411 [21JN]

CLEAR CREEK, CO

Remarks in House

KYGT–Radio (Clear Creek, CO): anniversary, E1809 [27NO]

CLEARVILLE, PA

Remarks in House

Dell, Natalie: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1422 [3AU]

CLEARWATER, FL

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

CLEARY, MIKE

Remarks in House

Irish American Archives Society: Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

CLEAVER, EMANUEL (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1710 [28MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3370 [1JN]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1210 [6MR]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H441 [2FE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H572 [7FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4065 [26JN]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H5293 [25JY]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H512 [6FE]

Credit: encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 3525), H1101 [29FE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 4816), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3977 [21JN]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5292 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see H.R. 6381), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H641 [8FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H182 [25JA]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H3404 [1JN]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H4908 [17JY]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H1428 [20MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 631), H1391 [19MR]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H1391 [19MR]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1978 [18AP]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2212 [26AP]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5202 [24JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3662 [7JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H3267 [30MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1561), H1154 [5MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H3981 [25JN]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Service: enhance long-term profitability through enhanced innovation, operational flexibility, workforce realignment, and regulatory relief (see H.R. 2967), H3808 [19JN]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1543 [22MR]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 456), H3577 [6JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6369 [14NO]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 between 1982 and 1992 (see H.R. 1001), H3577 [6JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H4908 [17JY]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2072 [24AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6298 [28SE]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H6310 [16OC]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H5630 [1AU]

——— extend the recovery zone economic development bonds for certain cities (see H.R. 6659), H7425 [20DE]

——— increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H5711 [2AU]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 35), H5765 [10SE]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide a zero capital gains rate for certain new investments in specified areas made during a temporary period (see H.R. 6658), H7425 [20DE]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5711 [2AU]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2813 [16MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6060 [14SE]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H5764 [10SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1099 [29FE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H5077 [19JY]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see H. Res. 702), H3981 [25JN]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see H. Res. 701), H3981 [25JN]

Tariff: b-cyfluthrin (see H.R. 4669), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5591), H2442 [8MY]

——— b-cyfluthrin mixtures (see H.R. 4657), H2123 [25AP] (see H.R. 5592), H2442 [8MY]

——— cyfluthrin (see H.R. 4668), H2124 [25AP]

——— deltamethrin (see H.R. 4658), H2123 [25AP]

——— flubendiamide (see H.R. 4665), H2124 [25AP]

——— isoxadifen-ethyl (see H.R. 4667), H2124 [25AP]

——— N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide (see H.R. 4659), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,3-cyclohexanedione (see H.R. 4664), H2124 [25AP]

——— spiromesifen (see H.R. 4661), H2124 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat (see H.R. 4666), H2124 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat mixtures (see H.R. 4672), H2124 [25AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl (see H.R. 4660), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin (see H.R. 4662), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and propiconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4673), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and prothioconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4670), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4671), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2-acetylbutyrolactone (see H.R. 4663), H2124 [25AP]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— prohibit tactics that discourage college students from registering to vote or voting and allow use of school-issued photo identification when photo identification is required to vote (see H.R. 3978), H640 [8FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (H.R. 6157), H5078 [19JY]

Tariff: b-cyfluthrin (H.R. 4669), H2128 [25AP]

——— b-cyfluthrin (H.R. 5591), H2445 [8MY]

——— b-cyfluthrin mixtures (H.R. 4657), H2127 [25AP]

——— b-cyfluthrin mixtures (H.R. 5592), H2445 [8MY]

——— cyfluthrin (H.R. 4668), H2128 [25AP]

——— deltamethrin (H.R. 4658), H2127 [25AP]

——— flubendiamide (H.R. 4665), H2128 [25AP]

——— isoxadifen-ethyl (H.R. 4667), H2128 [25AP]

——— N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide (H.R. 4659), H2127 [25AP]

——— 1,3-cyclohexanedione (H.R. 4664), H2128 [25AP]

——— spiromesifen (H.R. 4661), H2128 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat (H.R. 4666), H2128 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat mixtures (H.R. 4672), H2128 [25AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl (H.R. 4660), H2128 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and propiconazole mixtures (H.R. 4673), H2128 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and prothioconazole mixtures (H.R. 4670), H2128 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin (H.R. 4662), H2128 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin mixtures (H.R. 4671), H2128 [25AP]

——— 2-acetylbutyrolactone (H.R. 4663), H2128 [25AP]

Voting: prohibit tactics that discourage college students from registering to vote or voting and allow use of school-issued photo identification when photo identification is required to vote (H.R. 3978), H640 [8FE]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1585 [27MR], H1713, H1716 [28MR]

Corps of Engineers: flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5026 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3589 [7JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6375 [15NO], H7520 [1JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3370 [1JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3918 [21JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3918 [21JN]

Hartsfield, Wallace S., Sr.: Missouri Walk of Fame inductee, E1564• [19SE]

Mutual Musicians Foundation: tribute, E1131• [25JN]

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (H. Res. 755), H5638 [2AU]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3918 [21JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7520 [1JA]

Votes: position on missed, H1114• [1MR], E210• [16FE], E232• [17FE], E1001• [6JN]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), H6737 [12DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H7268–H7276 [19DE]

Tributes

Boyd, Gwendolyn E., E379• [19MR]

Briscoe, Charles J., E1571• [19SE]

Jordan, Pat, E505• [29MR]

Kynard, Ben, E1278• [18JY]

Payne, Donald M., H1196 [6MR]

Petrovic, Alex M., E1576• [20SE]

CLEGHORN, JANET E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E314 [5MR]

CLEMENS, WILLIAM R.

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (see H. Res. 558), H944 [17FE]

Remarks in House

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (H. Res. 558), H928 [17FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 558, direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens, H928 [17FE]

CLEMENTI, TYLER

Remarks in Senate

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

CLEMMENSEN, HANK C.

Letters

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

CLEMONS, RICK

Appointments

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S5319 [24JY]

CLEMSON, SC

Remarks in House

Clemson University: tribute to football team, H7578 [2JA]

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to football team, H7578 [2JA]

CLERGY see Religion

CLERMONT, KY

Remarks in House

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest: inclusion in Yahoo! Travel ‘‘America’s Prettiest Parks’’ list, E1576 [20SE]

CLEROU, ROMAIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2023 [31DE]

CLEVELAND, JAMES F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1511 [13SE]

CLEVELAND, OH

Articles and editorials

Honoring Achievements, H509 [6FE]

Letters

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Poems

‘‘Work of Art,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1890 [7DE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1310 [24JY]

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church: anniversary, E1794 [16NO]

Baillis, Daniel L.: Cleveland, OH, Division of Police Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1782 [16NO]

Black Shield Police Association: tribute, E1591 [21SE]

Boland, James C.: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Mayo Person of the Year award recipient, E1784 [16NO]

Brooklyn Center neighborhood: anniversary, E1463 [10SE]

City Club of Cleveland: anniversary, E731 [8MY]

Cleary, Mike: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Cleveland, OH, Federal Executive Board: anniversary, E577 [18AP]

Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council: anniversary, E1795 [16NO]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1530 [14SE]

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Albanian Cultural Garden, E1580 [20SE], E1666 [28SE]

——— dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, E992 [6JN]

——— dedication of Dante Alighieri statue in the Italian Cultural Garden, E1199 [29JN]

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport: tribute to Superman exhibit, E1787 [16NO]

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: observance of David Webster Greener Way to Work Day, E1633 [21SE]

Cleveland Municipal Court: anniversary, E1513 [13SE]

Cleveland Peace Action (organization): tribute, E577 [18AP]

Cleveland Pride Festival: tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Cleveland Public Power: proposed gasification plant, E35 [18JA]

Cleveland Toastmasters Club: anniversary, E578 [18AP]

Clevelandpeople.com (Internet site): tribute, E1939 [17DE]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter, E547 [17AP]

Crawford, Edward: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Czech Catholics of Greater Cleveland: tribute to Feast of St. Wenceslaus, E1566 [19SE]

Czechoslovak Independence Day: observance, E1747 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice: Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

Duchnovich, Alexander: tribute to dedication of bust in Rusin Cultural Garden in Cleveland, OH, E829 [17MY]

Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland, OH: tribute to Earthfest, E650 [25AP]

EcoWatch (organization): tribute, E1564 [19SE]

Ed Keating Center, Inc.: tribute, E1575 [20SE]

Federally Qualified Health Centers: tribute, E1369 [1AU]

First Cleveland Mosque: anniversary, E1538 [14SE]

Fortuna family: Cleveland, OH, Slovenian National Home (East 80th) Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]

Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Gus Gallucci Co.: anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

Hitchcock Center for Women Inc.: anniversary, E1375 [1AU]

Hospice of the Western Reserve: anniversary, E988 [6JN]

Hungarian Scouts: tribute, E1453 [10SE]

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers: anniversary of Local 3, E1373 [1AU]

International Services Center (organization): tribute to World Refugee Day celebration, E1096 [20JN]

Jadallah, Malak: Cleveland, OH, American Middle East Organization Community Service Award recipient, E576 [18AP]

Joseph’s Home: tribute, E1179 [28JN]

Kilbane, Kathleen: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Magos Hungarian Folk Band: tribute, E730 [8MY]

Murphy, Janice G.: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Nance, Fred and Jakki: Cleveland, OH, Public Theatre Pan Award recipients, E1458 [10SE]

Navy Week: observance, E1449 [10SE]

New Avenues to Independence, Inc.: anniversary, E1463 [10SE]

Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc.: anniversary, E1743 [13NO]

Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute to honorees, E1784 [16NO]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E732 [8MY]

Sobieraj, George B.: Cleveland, OH, Society of Poles Foundation ‘‘Good Joe’’ Award recipient, E573 [18AP]

St. Barbara Church: tribute, E1307 [24JY]

St. Colman Catholic: tribute, E1795 [16NO]

St. Emeric Church: tribute to reopening, E1741 [13NO]

St. Ignatius High School: tribute to football team, E65 [24JA]

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church: anniversary, E1792 [16NO]

St. Patrick Church: tribute, E1309 [24JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: tribute to luncheon, E998 [6JN]

Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: observance of Vietnamese New Year, E137 [3FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E729 [8MY]

West Side Market: anniversary, E1021 [7JN]

West Tech High School: anniversary, E1264 [17JY]

WIRE-Net (organization): tribute, E1161 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alcoa Inc.: tribute, S560 [13FE]

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center: tribute, S4457 [25JN]

City Club of Cleveland (organization): anniversary, S6619 [21SE]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, S6532 [20SE]

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, S3777 [6JN]

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S1418 [6MR]

CLEVELAND, OH, AMERICAN MIDDLE EAST ORGANIZATION

Remarks in House

Jadallah, Malak: Cleveland, OH, American Middle East Organization Community Service Award recipient, E576 [18AP]

CLEVELAND, OH, FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E577 [18AP]

CLEVELAND, OH, SOCIETY OF POLES FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Sobieraj, George B.: Cleveland, OH, Society of Poles Foundation ‘‘Good Joe’’ Award recipient, E573 [18AP]

CLEVELAND, PHYLLIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1557 [19SE]

CLEVELAND, ROBIN

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S8234 [19DE]

CLEVELAND BROWNS (football team)

Poems

‘‘Work of Art,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1890 [7DE]

CLEVELAND BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1795 [16NO]

CLEVELAND CATHOLIC CHARITIES (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1530 [14SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6532 [20SE]

CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Albanian Cultural Garden: dedication, E1580 [20SE], E1666 [28SE]

Croatian Cultural Garden: dedication, E992 [6JN]

Italian Cultural Garden: dedication of Dante Alighieri statue, E1199 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Croatian Cultural Garden: dedication, S3777 [6JN]

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH

Remarks in House

Small Business: anniversary of Tommy’s Restaurant, E64 [24JA]

CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

David Webster Greener Way to Work Day: observance, E1633 [21SE]

CLEVELAND (OH) PLAIN DEALER

Articles and editorials

Honoring Achievements, H509 [6FE]

Lawyer Louis Stokes Became Ohio’s First Black Congressman—Black History Month, H788 [15FE]

Toni Morrison, Author, Won Pulitzer, Nobel Prizes—Black History Month, H508 [6FE]

CLEVELAND PEACE ACTION (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E577 [18AP]

CLEVELANDPEOPLE.COM (Internet site)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1939 [17DE]

CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.

Remarks in House

Alabama: commend efforts to rebuild Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Plant after destruction by tornadoes, E1433 [3AU]

CLIMATE see Ecology and Environment; Weather

CLINE, BILL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6423 [19SE]

CLINE, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E102 [31JA]

CLINE, PHILLIP J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1911, E1912 [12DE]

CLINGENPEEL, CALE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

CLINICS see Health Care Facilities

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM see Secretary of State (Hillary Rodham Clinton)

CLINTON, IN

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

CLINTON, NY

Bills and resolutions

Hamilton College: anniversary (see S. Res. 478), S3729 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Hamilton College: anniversary, E804 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Hamilton College: anniversary, S3421 [22MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 478), S3736 [5JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 478, Hamilton College anniversary, S3732, S3736 [5JN]

CLINTON, SC

Remarks in House

Bell Street Middle School: tribute to Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

CLINTON, WILLIAM J. (42d President of the United States)

Articles and editorials

Our Heritage Forests—An American Legacy, E376 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions relative to

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H5856 [11SE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S404 [9FE], S4111 [13JN], S5448 [26JY], S6590–S6592 [21SE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Reports filed

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 3687, William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E523 [16AP], E1594 [21SE]

CLIVE, IA

Remarks in House

Greenfield, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940 [17DE]

Oberman, Henry: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1824 [28NO]

CLOOBECK, STEVE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6047 [10SE]

CLOONEY, GEORGE

Articles and editorials

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Satellite Sentinel Project (organization): tribute, E717 [7MY]

Tribute, H1401 [20MR]

CLOONEY, NICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1401 [20MR]

CLOSING CORPORATE JET TAX LOOPHOLES TO EMPLOY VETERANS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4199), H1366 [16MR]

CLOSING THE DERIVATIVES BLENDED RATE LOOPHOLE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2033), S42 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2033), S45 [23JA]

CLOTHE A HOMELESS HERO ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6328), S7750, S7752 [11DE], H7447 [30DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6328), H5825 [11SE], H6440, H6441 [27NO], E1834 [29NO]

——— Senate amendment, H7446–H7448 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6328), S7752 [11DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6328, provisions, H6440 [27NO]

CLOTHING INDUSTRY

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S5486 [26JY]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H4868 [13JY]

——— express that clothing issued to athletes representing the U.S. should be made in the U.S. (see H. Res. 731), H4907 [17JY]

——— require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

——— require the U.S. Olympic Committee to ensure that goods donated or supplied to athletes are substantially made in the U.S. (see H.R. 6132), H4907 [17JY]

Tariff: boys’ knitted or crocheted shirts of man-made fibers (see S. 3059), S3042 [9MY]

——— boys’ shirts (see H.R. 5563), H2442 [8MY]

——— clarify classification of recreational performance outerwear (see S. 3073), S3042 [9MY]

——— girls’ knitted or crocheted shorts of synthetic fibers (see S. 3064), S3042 [9MY]

——— girls’ knitted or crocheted trousers and breeches of synthetic fibers (see S. 3060), S3042 [9MY]

——— girls’ shorts (see H.R. 5557), H2442 [8MY]

——— girls’ trousers and breeches (see H.R. 5558), H2442 [8MY]

——— knit garments with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3063), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4985), H2267 [27AP]

——— knit tank tops with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3062), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4984), H2267 [27AP]

——— sports bras with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3061), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4983), H2267 [27AP]

Remarks in House

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (H. Res. 729), H4859 [12JY]

Remarks in Senate

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Eximbank: amend membership of Advisory Committee to include a representative from the textile industry, S1782 [19MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (S. 3444), S5726 [31JY]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S., S5181 [19JY], S5726 [31JY]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Innovation Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3523) (S. Rept. 112–259), S8302 [20DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

CLOUGH, PATRICIA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO]

CLYBURN, BEVERLY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E410 [21MR]

CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Carolina)

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H6152 [19SE]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H375 [1FE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (see H.R. 5739), H2662 [11MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H182 [25JA]

Elections: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (see H.R. 4183), H1304 [8MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6152 [19SE]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H4065 [26JN]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H5526 [31JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Representative Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr., Post Office, Ravenel, SC: designate (see H.R. 6379), H5922 [12SE]

Tariff: 4,4’-diamino-2,2’-stilbenedisulfonic acid (see H.R. 5917), H3660 [7JN]

——— Grilamid TR 90 (see H.R. 5918), H3660 [7JN]

——— Grilbond IL 6-50%F (see H.R. 5919), H3660 [7JN]

——— Primid QM-1260 (see H.R. 5921), H3660 [7JN]

——— Primid XL-552 (see H.R. 5922), H3660 [7JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Representative Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr., Post Office, Ravenel, SC: designate (H.R. 6379), H5922 [12SE]

Tariff: 4,4’-diamino-2,2’-stilbenedisulfonic acid (H.R. 5917), H3661 [7JN]

——— Grilamid TR 90 (H.R. 5918), H3661 [7JN]

——— Grilbond IL 6-50%F (H.R. 5919), H3661 [7JN]

——— Primid QM-1260 (H.R. 5921), H3661 [7JN]

——— Primid XL-552 (H.R. 5922), H3661 [7JN]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1681 [28MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6718 [12DE], H7555 [1JA]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H921 [17FE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2481• [9MY]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H921 [17FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4799 [11JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 827), H6718 [12DE]

Lynn, Louis: Dept. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award recipient, E1959• [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4799 [11JY]

Representative Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr., Post Office, Ravenel, SC: designate (H.R. 6379), H7333 [19DE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5582 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7555 [1JA]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H921 [17FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H112 [23JA], H510 [6FE], H3402 [1JN], H4653 [29JN], H6826 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, S1433 [7MR]

Tributes

August, Ann Dawson, E1869• [4DE]

Billingslea, Robert L., E465• [28MR]

Campbell, Emory S., E318• [6MR]

Clyburn, Beverly D., E410• [21MR]

Coles, Abram, Jr. (Captain), E1963• [19DE]

Gibson, James, E722• [8MY]

Gibson, John, E725• [8MY]

Goodloe-Johnson, Maria, E1919• [12DE]

Greene, Milton B. (Duke), E209• [16FE]

Grose, Philip G., E219• [16FE]

Hollis, Michael R., E1150• [27JN]

Martin, Josephine, E1848• [29NO]

Nance, Julie E. Washington, E2030• [1JA]

Payne, Donald M., H1201 [6MR]

Ravenell, Elizabeth McCants, E324• [6MR]

Scott, Representative Tim, H6853 [18DE]

Steadman, Jorie Daniels, E213• [16FE]

Webber, Clemmie E., E1378• [1AU]

Whitson, Caroline, E1091• [20JN]

Wilson, Terecia, E636• [24AP]

CNN.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Protect Immigrant Women From Violence, H2765 [16MY]

COAL related term(s) Power Resources

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

Coal Mitigation Trust Fund: establish by imposing a tax on the extraction of coal to mitigate impact of transportation of coal by rail (see H.R. 6202), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

Hazardous substances: prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (see H.R. 4166), H1303 [8MR]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

——— place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

Pennsylvania: reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (see S. 2131), S1049 [27FE]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 3080), S3084 [10MY]

——— enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Taxation: allow additional investment credits for qualifying supercritical advanced coal projects (see H.R. 4826), H2204 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6578 [30NO] (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

Letters

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

Press releases

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Clean Air Act: impact, H2058 [24AP]

Coal Mitigation Trust Fund: establish by imposing a tax on the extraction of coal to mitigate impact of transportation of coal by rail (H.R. 6202), E1328 [25JY]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3410–H3412 [5JN], E993 [6JN]

——— Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3412, H3413 [5JN]

——— innovative technology loan guarantee program nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, H1276 [8MR]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— effect of regulations on coal-fired powerplants, H1651 [28MR]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

Power resources: increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H7352 [19DE]

——— national energy policy, H174–H177 [25JA], H362, H364 [1FE], H629–H636 [8FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H951, H957, H958 [27FE], H970 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1156 [6MR], H1220, H1222 [7MR], H2058, H2059 [24AP], H3817 [20JN], H3958 [21JN], H5986 [13SE], E122 [2FE]

Prairie State Energy Campus, LLC: tribute, H6472 [28NO]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934, H1937, H1938, H1957, H1958 [18AP], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H4623 [29JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: require officials proposing rules to publish scientific studies relied upon in developing such rules, H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Transportation: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S4318 [20JN]

EPA: delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, S487–S489 [9FE], S810 [16FE], S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S1453 [7MR], S1662 [14MR], S1707–S1709 [15MR], S2070–S2076 [27MR], S2128, S2134 [28MR], S2192–S2197, S2216 [29MR], S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4185 [14JN], S5721 [31JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 3512), S5986 [2AU], S6516 [20SE]

Reports filed

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Resolutions by organizations

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, H6165 [20SE]

H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

S. Con. Res. 61, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, S7687 [6DE]

COAL ASH RECYCLING AND OVERSIGHT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3512), S6516 [20SE]

COAL MINER EMPLOYMENT AND DOMESTIC ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 3409): consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations That Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the U.S.: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of EPA rules and actions, H6217, H6218 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

Dept. of Transportation: submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

Enact (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

EPA: make data and modeling inputs that regulations are based on available to the public and require regulatory impact analysis to undergo external peer review, H6218, H6219 [20SE]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

——— require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

——— take action under the Clean Air Act if such action would increase domestic energy independence by reducing demand for oil, H6216, H6217 [20SE]

——— uphold scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare, H6214 [20SE]

Motor vehicles: preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities, H6241, H6242 [21SE]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H6201, H6202 [20SE]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: require officials proposing rules to publish scientific studies relied upon in developing such rules, H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, provisions, H6165 [20SE]

H.R. 3409, provisions, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

COAL RESIDUALS REUSE AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

COALINGA, CA

Remarks in House

Coalinga-Huron Library District: anniversary, E1667 [28SE]

COALITION AGAINST RELIGOUS DISCRIMINATION

Letters

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2729 [16MY]

COALITION FOR A DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACE

Letters

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S855 [16FE], S2576 [23AP]

COALITION FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH EXPORTS, INC.

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2472 [9MY]

Export Promotion Reform Act, H3255 [30MY]

COALITION FOR EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY

Letters

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3450 [5JN]

COALITION FOR HEALTH FUNDING

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S840 [16FE]

COALITION ON HUMAN NEEDS

Letters

Child tax credit eligibility and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2618 [10MY]

COARD, ROBERT M.

Remarks in House

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.: renaming of headquarters building in honor of Robert M. Coard, E1084 [19JN]

COAST GUARD related term(s) Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2838), S6653, S6661, S6673 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3482 [5JN], H3528, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3541, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3546, H3548, H3549, H3550, H3552, H3554, H3556, H3557, H3559, H3578, H3579 [6JN], H3619, H3620, H3621, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3625, H3629, H3630, H3632, H3635, H3637, H3638, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3645, H3662 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 5887), H3404 [1JN]

——— authorizing (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (see H. Res. 825), H6675 [5DE]

Armed Forces: provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see S. 3216), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (see S. 3251), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5797), H3102 [17MY]

Navy: provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers (see S. Con. Res. 46), S3782 [6JN]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Ships and vessels: require development and posting of passenger capacity limits for recreational vessels over a certain length (see S. 3537), S6339 [13SE]

Hymns

‘‘Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts,’’ George H. Jenks, Jr., E327, E330, E331, E334 [7MR]

Lists

Dept. of Homeland Security agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Memorandums

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act, H5607 [1AU]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3650 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6626–H6644 [5DE], E1906 [11DE], E1939, E1940 [17DE]

Aqueos Acadian (vessel): provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications, E1940 [17DE]

Clearwater, FL: Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

Conservation of energy: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

Crime: tribute to interception of cocaine shipments, E1040 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3638, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3499–H3505, H3528–H3575 [6JN], H3618–H3652 [7JN], E1003 [6JN], E1008, E1022 [7JN], E1028, E1029, E1033 [8JN], E1040 [12JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

Funding, H3504 [6JN]

Great Lakes: search and rescue operations funding, H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (H.R. 5797), H5606–H5608 [1AU]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, H1079 [29FE]

Polar Sea (vessel): report on costs of reactivating or interest in purchasing before decommissioning and disassembling for scrap, H3551, H3552 [6JN]

Veterans: tribute, E1868 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: tribute to Coast Guard and Alaska National Guard for response to severe weather, S115–S117 [26JA]

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2838), S6673 [21SE]

——— authorizing (H.R. 2838), House amendment, S7972, S7973 [12DE], S8028 [13DE], S8355 [21DE]

——— clarify restrictions on certain fishing vessels, S7972 [12DE]

Aqueos Acadian (vessel): provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications, S8355 [21DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Disabled: require study on provision that no survival craft allow a person to be submerged in water include consideration of specific needs of individuals with disabilities, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

Healy (vessel): tribute to Coast Guard icebreaker for ensuring the transfer of fuel for Nome, AK, refueling station, S112 [26JA]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, S1383 [5MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2274 [29MR], S4765 [29JN], S6606–S6609 [21SE], S8631–S8633 [1JA]

Ships and vessels: ensure U.S. icebreaking capabilities (S. 1620), S112 [26JA]

Topeka, KS: anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Pay and Personnel Center, S6622 [21SE]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1665) (S. Rept. 112–135), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 112–634), H5524 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN], H3622 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 825, concur in Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 2838, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H6626–H6640 [5DE]

H.R. 5797, Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act, H5606 [1AU]

S. Con. Res. 46, provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers, S3783 [6JN]

COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2838), S6653, S6661, S6673 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5887), H3404 [1JN]

Enact (H.R. 2838): concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (see H. Res. 825), H6675 [5DE]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), E1940 [17DE]

Enact (H.R. 2838): concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6626–H6644 [5DE], E1906 [11DE], E1939, E1940 [17DE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend, H6642 [5DE]

Maritime Administration: identify actions to enable qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet national defense requirements, H6643 [5DE]

NOAA: Marine Debris Program funding, H6642 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), S8355 [21DE]

Enact (H.R. 2838), S6673 [21SE]

——— House amendment, S7972, S7973 [12DE], S8028 [13DE], S8355 [21DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 825, concur in Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 2838, provisions, H6626–H6640 [5DE]

COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Florida: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

COASTAL ZONES

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR] (see S. 3613), S6625 [21SE]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 4969), H2267 [27AP]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see S. 2372), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4094), H1016 [28FE]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

——— issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern coast of Maui, HI, in the National Park System (see H.R. 3907), H512 [6FE]

——— conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3908), H512 [6FE]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— include areas off the coast of South Carolina in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program (see S. 3284), S3900 [11JN]

——— include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017 (see H.R. 3882), H439 [2FE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see S. 3549), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6405), H6000 [13SE]

Fish and fishing: provide additional flexibility for fishery managers, additional transparency for fishermen, a referendum for catch shares, and additional sources for fishery survey funding (see H.R. 6350), H5707 [2AU]

Florida: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Saddlebunch Keys Unit FL–57 (see H.R. 6425), H6060 [14SE]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P31–P (see H.R. 6354), H5707 [2AU]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy (see S. 3655), S7401 [4DE]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2274 [27AP]

NOAA: establish an integrated and comprehensive ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, and atmospheric research, prediction, and environmental information program to support renewable energy (see S. 3371), S4893 [11JY]

——— establish constituent-driven program to collect priority coastal geospatial data and support information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data to manage coastal region (see H.R. 6475), H6231 [20SE]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Power resources: permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 4135), H1153 [5MR]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.: designate (see H.R. 6147), H5008 [18JY]

Taxation: deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

——— disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see H.R. 3852), H218 [31JA]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 3561), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 4311), H1803 [29MR]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Corps of Engineers funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana: John F. Young, Jr., Jefferson Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

——— Paul P. Naquin, Jr., St. Mary Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Revenue estimate for proposal to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), E90 [31JA]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H3746, H3763 [19JN]

Congressional Ports, Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus: inaugural event, H1219, H1221 [7MR]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Corps of Engineers: coastal restoration project funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3466 [5JN]

——— coastal storm damage reduction projects funding, H3452 [5JN]

——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— funding, H3367–H3369 [1JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana, H3472, H3473 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior: certify oil drilling platforms are capable of handling new drilling before allowing coastline drilling to take place, H5170 [24JY]

——— conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern coast of Maui, HI, in the National Park System (H.R. 3907), E138 [3FE]

——— conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 3908), E127 [3FE]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue, H753, H756 [15FE], E217 [16FE]

——— consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017, H3911, H3912 [20JN]

——— include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017 (H.R. 3882), H521 [7FE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of New Jersey, H5217 [25JY]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

——— require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H2062 [24AP]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on climate change from consumption of any oil or gas found under permit, H5181, H5182 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on gas prices as result of any oil or gas found under permit, H5180 [24JY]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (H.R. 6405), E1521 [13SE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H779, H780 [15FE], H3910, H3911 [20JN]

——— repeal, H810 [16FE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6350 [14NO]

——— disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H6357–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

——— tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6348 [14NO], H6390 [15NO]

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

Morro Bay, CA: NOAA Excellence in Local Government award recipient, H5025 [19JY]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

——— implement recommendations (H.R. 501), H5217 [25JY], E1330 [25JY]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (H. Con. Res. 121), H5696 [2AU]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (H.R. 492), H5217 [25JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H4794 [11JY]

——— lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H444 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H631 [8FE]

——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

——— protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas, H3897 [20JN]

Point Reyes National Seashore: anniversary, E1518 [13SE]

Power resources: allow oil and gas revenues to be used for coastal wetlands conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or infrastructure projects directly impacted by coastal wetland losses, H778 [15FE]

——— establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

——— prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S., H776–H778 [15FE]

Renewable energy: facilitate development of offshore wind energy resources, H3920, H3921 [21JN]

Taxation: disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (H.R. 3852), E90, E97 [31JA]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (H.R. 3238), H778 [15FE]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), H483–H485 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: impact of debris from Japanese earthquake, S5848–S5850 [1AU]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit royalty incentives for deepwater drilling, S2197 [29MR]

——— recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

——— reinstate Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, S1505–S1507, S1523, S1526 [8MR]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

——— require the offshore oil and gas leasing program to have a domestic strategic production goal, S2141 [28MR]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8273, S8274 [20DE]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

National Estuaries Day: designate (S. Res. 566), S6469 [19SE]

Power resources: implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S4879 [11JY]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 (S. 1296), S276 [1FE]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), S582 [13FE]

Reports filed

Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Forecasting and Monitoring, and Mitigation and Control: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1701) (S. Rept. 112–237), S6744 [13NO]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3410) (H. Rept. 112–395), H696 [13FE]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Certain Rhode Island Units in Sachuest Point, Easton Beach, Almy Pond, and Hazards Beach: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2027) (H. Rept. 112–579), H4683 [9JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Gasparilla Island Unit FL-70P in Rhode Island: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2154) (H. Rept. 112–580), H4683 [9JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundary Revision of Units in Rhode Island: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1296) (S. Rept. 112–138), S131 [26JA]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4094) (H. Rept. 112–526), H3706 [15JN]

Quileute Indian Tribe Reservation Boundary With Olympic National Park Clarification and Adjustment and Provide Tribe With Tsunami and Flood Protection: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1162) (H. Rept. 112–387), H475 [3FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 1162, clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection, H483 [6FE]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

S. 1296, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 boundary revision, S276 [1FE]

S. 2147, Arctic Ocean Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act, S1199 [1MR]

S. Res. 566, National Estuaries Day, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

COATESVILLE, PA

Remarks in House

Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]

COATS, DANIEL (a Senator from Indiana)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3789 [6JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8208 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6860 [15NO], S6962 [27NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S536, S538 [9FE], S651 [14FE], S851 [16FE], S1090 [28FE], S1535 [8MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894, S4896 [11JY], S5048 [16JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5495, S5507, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5579, S5591 [26JY], S5748, S5760 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Charles Colson Found Freedom in Prison, Michael Gerson, Washington (DC) Post, S3163 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2731 [25AP]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S5733 [31JY]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 43), S4789 [9JY]

Colleges and universities: preserve State and institutional authority relative to State authorization and the definition of credit hour (see S. 1297), S2928 [7MY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 119), S4821 [10JY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S5382 [25JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S2547 [19AP]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S209 [31JA]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1848 [20MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S4151 [13JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5382 [25JY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3785 [6JN]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 1162), S2824 [26AP] (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S1147 [29FE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S3280 [17MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S6947 [27NO]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6272 [12SE]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4774 [29JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1790 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: provide for indemnification of transferees of property at any closed military installation (see S. 3644), S7040 [28NO]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Office of Federal Energy Production (see S. 3404), S5211 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S5339 [25JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6495 [20SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8193, S8194 [19DE], S8425, S8426 [27DE], S8483 [28DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S882 [17FE]

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3946 [12JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6481 [20SE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject, S4741, S4743 [29JN]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7028 [28NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S370 [7FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Federal Network Security funding, S6495 [20SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7792 [12DE], S8575 [31DE]

——— impact of Government regulations, S3823 [7JN]

——— importance of job creation, S3823 [7JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S882 [17FE]

EPA: delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3301 [21MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3301 [21MY]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6517–S6519 [20SE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4752 [29JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8193, S8194 [19DE], S8425, S8426 [27DE], S8483 [28DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3949 [12JN]

Indiana: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, S1414 [6MR]

National objectives: economic recovery, S5107 [18JY]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3946 [12JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S6481 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S2020 [26MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1119 [29FE]

——— repeal, S4708 [28JN]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4708 [28JN]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S2133 [28MR]

——— gasoline price levels, S2133 [28MR]

Point of order, S4751 [29JN]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2636 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2134 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S2134 [28MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7028 [28NO]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S688 [15FE], S1119 [29FE], S1535 [8MR], S1601 [13MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4741, S4743, S4752 [29JN]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S5106 [18JY]

——— legislative process, S5106 [18JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4838 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5339, S5340, S5341 [25JY]

——— make the Federal income tax system simpler, fairer, and more fiscally responsible (S. 727), S4838 [11JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4838 [11JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S882 [17FE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5340, S5341 [25JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5919 [2AU], S6079 [11SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6079 [11SE]

Transportation: modify gas tax apportionment formula to ensure that the percentage of funds received by a State is the same as the percentage of total gas taxes paid by the State, S1535 [8MR], S1601 [13MR]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5339, S5340 [25JY]

Tributes

Colson, Charles W., S3162 [15MY]

Kyl, Senator, S8183 [19DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S8572 [31DE]

Lugar, Senator, S7768 [12DE]

COATS, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7438 [30DE]

COBB, JANET L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1507 [13SE]

COBB, KATRINA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5478 [26JY]

COBBS, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1054 [18JN], E1113 [21JN]

COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H803 [15FE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H4775 [10JY]

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H6001 [13SE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H5010 [18JY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H3481 [5JN]

Bankruptcy: increase maximum pay for services rendered by trustees and repeal trustee administration of certain employee pension plans (see H.R. 6349), H5707 [2AU]

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H4775 [10JY]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see H.R. 4094), H2033 [19AP]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H513 [6FE] (see H.R. 4000), H5079 [19JY]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see H.R. 4967), H2267 [27AP]

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H5631 [1AU]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see H.R. 4223), H1427 [20MR]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6061 [14SE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H6312 [19OC]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: clarify the requirement to procure footwear from American sources (see H.R. 2955), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4908 [17JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H3164 [18MY]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1274 [7MR]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H4908 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H1498 [21MR]

——— prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H2288 [27AP]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H3105 [17MY]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 1505), H1101 [29FE]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H5766 [10SE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H3267 [30MY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H4775 [10JY]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 3066), H945 [17FE]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1017 [28FE]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H2447 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H1976 [18AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H803 [15FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4605 [28JN]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3065), H376 [1FE]

——— more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2212 [26AP]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5712 [2AU]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H79 [18JA]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H2033 [19AP]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 3862), H374 [1FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H1134 [1MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H5630 [1AU]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H513 [6FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

——— refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before adjudication, and disseminate visa revocation information (see H.R. 1741), H1134 [1MR]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1135 [1MR]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5331 [30JY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H4908 [17JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

Law enforcement officers: recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H6152 [19SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4065 [26JN]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 6352), H6152 [19SE]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2288 [27AP]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2715 [15MY]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H2033 [19AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H2033 [19AP]

Members of Congress: terminate further retirement benefits for Members, except the right to continue participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3480), H159 [24JA]

Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H1135 [1MR]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3267 [30MY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H512 [6FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3700 [8JN]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H4686 [9JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H5630 [1AU]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H1978 [18AP]

Presidential appointments: exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1916 [17AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— establish website to receive gifts to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 3504), H641 [8FE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H4908 [17JY]

SBA: modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H3808 [19JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6369 [14NO]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H2033 [19AP]

Sports: recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6680 [7DE]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H4656 [29JN]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1498 [21MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4250), H6001 [13SE] (see H.R. 4336), H6280 [21SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2033 [19AP]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H1845 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Tariff: acrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4445, 4447, 4448, 4449, 4450, 4451, 4452, 4453), H2030 [19AP]

——— azoxystrobin (see H.R. 4519), H2065 [24AP]

——— azoxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4518), H2065 [24AP]

——— benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl) (see H.R. 4509), H2064 [24AP]

——— cloquintocet-mexyl (see H.R. 4507), H2064 [24AP]

——— cyhalothrin mixtures (see H.R. 4512), H2064 [24AP]

——— cyprodinil (see H.R. 4510), H2064 [24AP]

——— difenoconazole (see H.R. 4508), H2064 [24AP]

——— difenoconazole and mefenoxam mixtures (see H.R. 4514), H2065 [24AP]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-,,-trifluorotoluene (see H.R. 4517), H2065 [24AP]

——— metalaxyl-M and L-metalaxylfenoxam (see H.R. 4506), H2064 [24AP]

——— methidathion (see H.R. 4516), H2065 [24AP]

——— modacrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4446), H2030 [19AP]

——— mucochloric acid (see H.R. 4515), H2065 [24AP]

——— thiamethoxam, difenoconazole, fludioxonil, and mefenoxam formulations (see H.R. 4513), H2064 [24AP]

——— trinexapac-ethyl (see H.R. 4511), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride (see H.R. 4520), H2065 [24AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Tariff: acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4445), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4447), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4448), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4449), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4450), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4451), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4452), H2032 [19AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4453), H2032 [19AP]

——— azoxystrobin (H.R. 4519), H2068 [24AP]

——— azoxystrobin mixtures (H.R. 4518), H2068 [24AP]

——— benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl) (H.R. 4509), H2067 [24AP]

——— cloquintocet-mexyl (H.R. 4507), H2067 [24AP]

——— cyhalothrin mixtures (H.R. 4512), H2068 [24AP]

——— cyprodinil (H.R. 4510), H2068 [24AP]

——— difenoconazole and mefenoxam mixtures (H.R. 4514), H2068 [24AP]

——— difenoconazole (H.R. 4508), H2067 [24AP]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-,,-trifluorotoluene (H.R. 4517), H2068 [24AP]

——— metalaxyl-M and L-metalaxylfenoxam (H.R. 4506), H2067 [24AP]

——— methidathion (H.R. 4516), H2068 [24AP]

——— modacrylic staple fibers (H.R. 4446), H2032 [19AP]

——— mucochloric acid (H.R. 4515), H2068 [24AP]

——— thiamethoxam, difenoconazole, fludioxonil, and mefenoxam formulations (H.R. 4513), H2068 [24AP]

——— trinexapac-ethyl (H.R. 4511), H2068 [24AP]

——— 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride (H.R. 4520), H2068 [24AP]

Remarks

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), Senate amendment, E2034• [2JA]

Brady Services, Inc.: anniversary, E908• [30MY]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 4967), H2492 [9MY]

——— realign divisions within two judicial districts (H.R. 5512), H3191, H3192• [30MY]

Crime: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (H.R. 5934), H6355, H6357 [14NO]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H5236 [25JY]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5236 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5235, H5236 [25JY]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Northern Guilford High School football team, E103• [1FE], E1966• [19DE]

——— tribute to Walter H. Page High School football team, E106• [1FE]

House of Representatives: appreciation for get-well wishes, H43 [18JA]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E838• [17MY]

Sandhills Community College: tribute to men’s basketball team, E466• [28MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, H1644 [28MR]

Securities: revise requirements related to assets pledged by a surety (H.R. 3534), H2678• [15MY]

Southern Pines, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1324• [25JY]

Taxation: limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (H.R. 1864), H2667, H2668 [15MY]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes, H6356 [14NO]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (H.R. 6116), H6353, H6354, H6355 [14NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3575 [6JN], H4681 [9JY], H4860 [12JY]

Tributes

Adulyadej, Bhumibol, E1889• [7DE]

Miller, Maersk M., H4778 [11JY]

Stanley, Jack W., E1749• [13NO]

Stevens, Rudy, H736 [15FE]

Sumner, Jethro E., E918• [31MY]

COBURN, TOM (a Senator from Oklahoma)

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3797 [6JN], S3846, S3848, S3852, S3855 [7JN], S3912 [11JN], S3986 [12JN], S4243 [18JN], S4300 [19JN], S4336, S4337, S4355 [20JN], S4384 [21JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8126, S8130, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8150 [18DE], S8184, S8207 [19DE], S8431, S8432, S8433 [27DE], S8476 [28DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995 [2AU]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S171, S172 [30JA], S189, S190, S191, S209 [31JA], S271 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7093, S7094, S7106, S7107, S7118, S7119, S7124 [28NO], S7150, S7178, S7198, S7242, S7247, S7248, S7256, S7270 [29NO], S7288, S7289 [30NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6278 [12SE], S6347, S6348, S6349, S6350 [13SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995 [2AU]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3431, S3455 [22MY], S3488, S3489, S3492 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5896 [1AU]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2406, S2426, S2427 [17AP], S2504, S2512, S2513 [18AP], S2639, S2642 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2174, S2175 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S650, S651 [14FE], S708 [15FE], S864 [16FE], S1051, S1052 [27FE], S1512 [8MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1799, S1800, S1801, S1805, S1806, S1814 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6822 [14NO]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309 [24JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894, S4896 [11JY], S4951, S4961, S4962, S4973, S4976, S4978 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5141 [18JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5743, S5746 [31JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2737 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Norquist’s Phantom Army, S5024 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2031 [26MR]

——— require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see S. 1005), S3632 [24MY]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S3977 [12JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see S. 3079), S3130 [14MY]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see S. 3287), S4774 [29JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S7744 [11DE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S1460 [7MR]

——— prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 3432), S5381 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S2087 [27MR]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S5048 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see S. 3612), S6625 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S4238 [18JN]

——— reorganize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 3084), S3978 [12JN]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see S. 503), S3087 [10MY]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: modify provisions relative to exemption for computer systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, or other similarly skilled workers (see S. 1747), S76 [24JA]

——— preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

FDA: promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (see S. 2292), S2392 [17AP]

——— reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 1700), S2001 [22MR]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5382 [25JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 1133), S2824 [26AP]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 3382), S4950 [12JY]

——— require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience (see S. 2337), S2601 [23AP]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6458 [19SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S2245 [29MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1933 [21MR]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 1162), S2824 [26AP] (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S1459 [7MR]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2243 [29MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S7040 [28NO]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see S. 2049), S208 [31JA]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization (see S. 3281), S3838 [7JN]

Navy Dental Corps: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S5978 [2AU]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S3424 (see S. 3221), S3422 [22MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (see S. 3225), S4300 [19JN]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S1540 [8MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S77 [24JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S1680 [14MR]

Senate: require sponsoring Senators to pay printing costs for ceremonial and commemorative Senate resolutions (see S. 3519), S5978 [2AU]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S1089 [28FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S2969 [8MY]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S1148 [29FE]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see S. 3076), S3084 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S3688 [4JN]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

Letters

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization: by, S6733 [13NO]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: by, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6427 [19SE]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology: by, S4361 [20JN]

Scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers: Francis S. Collins, Dept. of HHS, S7163 [29NO]

Statutory public debt limit increase: Robert Boudiette, Jr., S92 [26JA]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5452 [26JY], S5904, S5906 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3951 [12JN], S4126 [13JN], S4262 [19JN], S4336, S4337, S4356 [20JN], S4385 [21JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S4126 [13JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S5653 [30JY]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8130 [18DE], S8185 [19DE], S8429, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8437 [27DE], S8464, S8465, S8466, S8467, S8468 [28DE]

——— prohibit use of emergency spending for persons having serious delinquent tax debts or for deceased individuals, S8433 [27DE]

Armed Forces: limit increase of copayments for the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program, S7382 [4DE]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7157, S7158 [29NO]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5651 [30JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S3144 [15MY]

——— deficit, S6400 [19SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5452 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Coburn, Senator: apology to Senator Reid relative to inappropriate remarks, S5652 [30JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6479 [20SE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S172 [30JA], S188, S189, S190, S191, S192 [31JA], S305, S307 [2FE]

——— require Members and employees to certify they have not used material, nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal financial benefit, S190, S191, S192 [31JA]

——— require that legislation be available for 72 hours on the Internet prior to being voted on by the Senate or House, S190 [31JA]

Corps of Engineers: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

——— require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3951 [12JN], S4263 [19JN], S4356 [20JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7027 [28NO], S7157, S7158, S7163, S7164 [29NO], S7382 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreement, S7194, S7195, S7196 [29NO]

——— small arms weapons and ammunition modernization funding, S5832–S5835 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate duplicate Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S2777 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194, S7195, S7196 [29NO]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6400, S6401, S6402, S6403 [19SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S6247 [12SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431 [27DE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7163, S7164 [29NO]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5452 [26JY]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Dowdell, John E.: confirmation as district judge, S7974 [12DE]

FDA: require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

——— require an independent assessment of review of the drug application process, S3489 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3489, S3490 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S3144 [15MY]

——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904, S5906 [2AU]

——— limit conference expenses, S2521 [19AP], S2640 [24AP]

——— require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

FEMA: ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185 [19DE], S8431 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), unanimous-consent request, S3159, S3160 [15MY]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8433 [27DE], S8465 [28DE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S8136 [18DE]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, S2521 [19AP]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (S. 3338), S4685 [27JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8185 [19DE], S8429, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8437 [27DE], S8464, S8465, S8466, S8467, S8468 [28DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3949 [12JN]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption, S305 [2FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S5652–S5654 [30JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S8429 [27DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1960 [22MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1820, S1821 [20MR]

——— repeal, S1820, S1821 [20MR]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, S1960 [22MR]

Postal Service: encourage colocation of an employee at a commercial or government entity to maintain local access to postal services, S2642 [24AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2521 [19AP], S2636, S2640, S2642 [24AP]

——— reduce the postal workforce by creating a mandatory retirement requirement for eligible employees, S2642 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2154 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S2154 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S1640 [14MR]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1640 [14MR], S5651 [30JY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S91 [26JA]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7027 [28NO]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1155 [29FE], S1511, S1512, S1513, S1528 [8MR], S1596 [13MR]

——— remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, S1596 [13MR]

SBA: reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S8429 [27DE]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S5653 [30JY]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1528 [8MR]

Shea, Michael P.: nomination to be district judge, S7448 [5DE]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to drafting of amicus brief in Kelo v. New London, CT, on allowing local government seizure of private property, S7448 [5DE]

Shyu, Heidi: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, S5832 [1AU]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, S4264 [19JN], S4385 [21JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (S. 3257), S3688 [4JN]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), unanimous-consent agreement, S5651 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2777 [26AP]

Summaries

GAO Reports Addressing Violence Against Women Act Grants and/or Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, S2780 [26AP]

Tributes

Schwartz, Michael, S7290 [30NO]

COCHRAN, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1806 [27NO]

COCHRAN, THAD (a Senator from Mississippi)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3916, S3922 [11JN], S3994, S3999 [12JN], S4206 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8307 [20DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S272 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7124 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6347, S6358 [13SE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S1050 [27FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S570, S573 [13FE], S615 [14FE], S797 [15FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894, S4896 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5872, S5889, S5890, S5891 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

Raspberry’s Amazing Legacy Reaches Beyond Journalism, Sid Salter, Jackson (MI) Clarion-Ledger, S5203 [19JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4951 [12JY]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Barrett, Barbara: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 49), S5870 [1AU]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4951 [12JY] (see S.J. Res. 43), S4894 [11JY]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (see S. 3293), S4203 [14JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2970 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S323 [2FE]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3839 [7JN]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4951 [12JY]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2546 [19AP]

EPA: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5871 [1AU]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S6746 [13NO]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S5381 [25JY]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see S. 1555), S5212 [19JY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S6856 [15NO]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S5871 [1AU]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see S. 1058), S388 [7FE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1460 [7MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3632 [24MY]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4726 [28JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S1791 [19MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S4419 [21JN]

Medicare: expand access to medication therapy management services (see S. 274), S2324 [16AP]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S6856 [15NO]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see S. 960), S4893 [11JY]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4419 [21JN]

National Adopt a Library Day: designate (see S. Res. 425), S2496 [18AP]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Convenient Care Clinic Week: designate (see S. Res. 540), S5871 [1AU]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2243 [29MR]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S4894 [11JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S5871 [1AU]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S3785 [6JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5382 [25JY]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S4240 [18JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 2166), S1459 [7MR]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S5213 [19JY]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S5382 [25JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— provide predictability and certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and encourage investment (see S. 1174), S2243 [29MR]

——— provide that the value of certain historic property shall be determined using an income approach in determining the taxable estate of a decedent (see S. 2209), S1847 [20MR]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see S. 1966), S6341 [13SE]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 3199), S6108 [11SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4893 [11JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S3839 [7JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 3674), S7976 [12DE]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cooperative Forestry Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 576), S6626 [21SE]

Medicare: permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (see S. 3496), S5977 [2AU]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, S5726 [31JY]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6503 [20SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8462, S8463, S8467, S8469, S8483, S8486 [28DE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6480 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016 [13DE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016 [13DE]

Frumin, Alan S.: tribute (S. Res. 359), S201 [31JA]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8462, S8463, S8467, S8469, S8483, S8486 [28DE]

Medicare: permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (S. 3496), S5986 [2AU]

Memorial Day: observance, S3619 [24MY]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Levee Board and Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, S3512• [23MY]

National objectives: economic recovery, S6480 [20SE]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (S. Res. 369), S372 [7FE]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8463 [28DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S2042 [27MR]

United Way: anniversary, S4414• [21JN]

Tributes

Armstrong, Neil A., S6614 [21SE]

Flowers, Bowen, S2542• [19AP]

Harrell, Woody, S1844• [20MR]

Hutchison, Senator, S8169 [19DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8124 [18DE]

Manning, Eli, S372 [7FE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1904 [21MR]

Rankins, Alfred, Sr., S2542• [19AP]

Raspberry, William, S5203 [19JY]

COCKBURN, ALEXANDER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1439 [3AU]

COCKE COUNTY, TN

Remarks in House

Campbell, Roy T., Jr.: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1559 [19SE]

COCKRELL, JERRELL J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E346 [8MR]

COCOA, FL

Remarks in House

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office: designate (H.R. 2338), H6482, H6483 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office: designate (H.R. 2338), S8454 [27DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2338, Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL, H6482 [28NO]

COCOA BEACH, FL

Bills and resolutions

Richard K. Salick Post Office: designate (see H.R. 6473), H6231 [20SE]

CODY, CORRINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E510 [29MR]

CODY, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute to honorees, E1784 [16NO]

COFFMAN, MIKE (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3050, H3082 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5011 [18JY], H5043 [19JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2033 [19AP]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H5630 [1AU]

——— prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H803 [15FE]

Armed Forces: express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1978 [18AP]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1916 [17AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H572 [7FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3481 [5JN]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6280 [21SE]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H159 [24JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2288 [27AP]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H727 [14FE]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see H.R. 6480), H6318 [26OC]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4907 [17JY]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H4605 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H5331 [30JY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see H.R. 4362), H3662 [7JN]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see H. Res. 695), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Labor: pay Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program benefits to survivors of eligible Dept. of Energy contractor employees (see H.R. 1029), H6323 [2NO]

Dept. of State: designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3698), H903 [16FE]

——— designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3481 [5JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enable certain nonprofit organizations that serve homeless veterans to participate in the Grant and Per Diem Program to provide transitional housing or facilities for homeless veterans (see H.R. 5830), H5331 [30JY]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H3177 [29MY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H6234 [20SE]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1154 [5MR]

Drugs: provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2541), H1543 [22MR]

——— prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see H.R. 2284), H441 [2FE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H2570 [9MY]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3365), H476 [3FE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H476 [3FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H950 [24FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H2033 [19AP]

——— require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care facilities: prohibit health care entities from reporting certain professional review actions against health care professionals before adequate notice and hearing procedures are afforded to such professionals (see H.R. 2472), H4685 [9JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H1359 [9MR]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— reform the H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers (see H.R. 3443), H3177 [29MY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H476 [3FE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5328 [26JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1498 [21MR]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6319 [30OC]

——— extend reasonable cost contracts (see H.R. 2770), H1391 [19MR]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H6001 [13SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7566 [1JA]

Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H727 [14FE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3808 [19JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3976 [21JN]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H3703 [12JN]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H5923 [12SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H2034 [19AP]

——— modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H2072 [24AP]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen U.S. strategic force posture by ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile (see H.R. 4178), H1642 [27MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H79 [18JA]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see H.R. 5924), H4828 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H27 [17JA]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H1363 [13MR]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H376 [1FE]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H3267 [30MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5131 [23JY]

Refuse disposal: provide for the safe disposal of Federal Government-owned transuranic waste (see H.R. 2367), H512 [6FE]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 1086), H1741 [28MR]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H2447 [8MY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1392 [19MR]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1847 [16AP]

——— exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4250), H6062 [14SE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H4907 [17JY]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H1915 [17AP]

——— permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 3600), H79 [18JA]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H3976 [21JN]

——— repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 547), H159 [24JA]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Television: provide certain rural counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice (see H.R. 4469), H2030 [19AP]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H641 [8FE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 3670), H115 [23JA]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H1846 [16AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5923 [12SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H5010 [18JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1808 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H1976 [18AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (see H.R. 6372), H5859 [11SE]

Financial institutions: focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (see H.R. 6037), H4156 [27JN]

Small business: increase penalties for contracting fraud (see H.R. 4206), H1390 [19MR]

Taxation: allow an additional advance refunding for certain tax-exempt bonds (see H.R. 6560), H6284 [25SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), H2209 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (H.R. 4382), H1977 [18AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (H.R. 6372), H5860 [11SE]

Financial institutions: focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (H.R. 6037), H4157 [27JN]

Small business: increase penalties for contracting fraud (H.R. 4206), H1391 [19MR]

Taxation: allow an additional advance refunding for certain tax-exempt bonds (H.R. 6560), H6284 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2571 [10MY], H4076 [27JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, H2571 [10MY], H3082, H3083 [17MY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), E663• [26AP]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5297, H5300 [26JY]

Budget: deficit, E23• [17JA], E41• [18JA], E47• [19JA], E55• [23JA], E68• [24JA], E77• [25JA], E93• [31JA], E111• [1FE], E125• [2FE], E138• [3FE], E144• [6FE], E154• [7FE], E164• [8FE], E177• [9FE], E187• [14FE], E195• [15FE], E218• [16FE], E234• [17FE], E246• [27FE], E271• [28FE], E283• [29FE], E303• [1MR], E311• [5MR], E323• [6MR], E330• [7MR], E355• [8MR], E379• [19MR], E392• [20MR], E409• [21MR], E435• [22MR], E440• [26MR], E455• [27MR], E471• [28MR], E507• [29MR], E527• [16AP], E549• [17AP], E573• [18AP], E601• [19AP], E646• [25AP], E670• [26AP], E701• [27AP], E712• [7MY], E730• [8MY], E776• [10MY], E794• [15MY], E906• [30MY], E976• [5JN], E998• [6JN], E1017• [7JN], E1054• [18JN], E1078• [19JN], E1094• [20JN], E1125• [21JN], E1140• [26JN], E1157• [27JN], E1172• [28JN], E1198• [29JN], E1204• [9JY], E1220• [10JY], E1231• [11JY], E1244• [12JY], E1262• [17JY], E1277• [18JY], E1288• [19JY], E1311• [24JY], E1324• [25JY], E1347• [26JY], E1433• [3AU], E1472• [11SE], E1566• [19SE], E1595•, E1647• [21SE], E1743• [13NO], E1755• [14NO], E1771• [15NO], E1829• [28NO], E1853•, E1859• [30NO], E1862• [3DE], E1873• [4DE], E1898• [11DE], E1916• [12DE], E1971• [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2571 [10MY], H3050, H3082, H3083 [17MY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050 [17MY]

——— investigation into alleged corruption at Dawood National Military Hospital in Afghanistan, H6513 [29NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5044 [19JY]

——— NATO troop deployment funding, H5044 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty, H3820 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (H.R. 6372), E1474• [11SE]

Financial institutions: focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (H.R. 6037), H4076 [27JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4762 [10JY]

National forests: improve land management and reduce fire hazards, H1981 [19AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4762 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3820, H3821 [20JN]

——— establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

Votes: position on missed, H7307• [19DE]

Tributes

Sotorodriguez, Hector, E1444• [3AU]

COFIE, IRENE

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E625 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E625 [24AP]

COHEN, ANDREW

Articles and editorials

In Pennsylvania—the Human Costs of Judicial Confirmation Delays, S6034 [10SE]

William Kayatta and the Needless Destruction of the Thurmond Rule, S5248 [23JY]

COHEN, BEA ABRAMS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2323 [16AP]

COHEN, BEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5688 [30JY]

COHEN, BRUCE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO]

COHEN, CALMAN

Letters

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3046 [17MY]

COHEN, GREGORY M.

Letters

Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act, H5606 [1AU]

COHEN, HOWARD AND PATRICIA

Remarks in House

Rotary Club of Hammond, IN: Heinze Vocational Service Award recipients, E726 [8MY]

COHEN, MARSHA

Remarks in House

Long Branch, NJ: tribute to Long Branch, NJ, Free Public Library Library Champion award recipients, E1708 [19OC]

COHEN, STEVE (a Representative from Tennessee)

Addresses

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Ed Rendell, E473• [28MR]

Malawi Presidential Swearing-In: Joyce Banda, President, Malawi, E707• [7MY]

New Constitution of Kenya and the Role of the Judiciary: Willy Mutunga, Supreme Court of Kenya, E652•–E654• [25AP]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4962, H4982 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H803 [15FE]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H7432 [24DE]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see H. Res. 507), H27 [17JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H221 [31JA]

——— prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H159 [24JA]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H1543 [22MR]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H7264 [18DE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H115 [23JA]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H5078 [19JY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H1543 [22MR]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see H.R. 1564), H5860 [11SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H1741 [28MR]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1978 [18AP]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

——— prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see H.R. 4967), H2267 [27AP]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H1428 [20MR]

Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 196), H1497 [21MR]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H1306 [8MR]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6765 [12DE]

——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers for the 2012 crop year (see H.R. 2487), H220 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA]

——— improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H182 [25JA]

——— increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 3405), H1915 [17AP]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1018 [28FE]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H2663 [11MY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H6312 [19OC]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide grants to support job creation initiatives under the Social Services Block Grants Program (see H.R. 3701), H513 [6FE]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H966 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see H.R. 4362), H3662 [7JN]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H571 [7FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H4686 [9JY]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H4828 [11JY]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H2134 [25AP]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 1521), H1846 [16AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate the U.S. Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program (see H.R. 2593), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H3733 [18JN]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H4656 [29JN]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H3404 [1JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H4065 [26JN]

——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 5948), H3977 [21JN]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H6397 [15NO]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H4065 [26JN]

——— provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 1878), H726 [14FE]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

——— establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H5328 [26JY]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H2329 [7MY]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H4158 [27JN]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H3808 [19JN]

Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see H.R. 2316), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Economy: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (see H.R. 3638), H182 [25JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 97), H4065 [26JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H1741 [28MR]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H1359 [9MR]

FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6323 [2NO]

Federal Railroad Administration: require a percentage of funding be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3513), H945 [17FE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H3105 [17MY]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H1101 [29FE]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women’s History Museum (see H.R. 1269), H220 [31JA]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H1741 [28MR]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H3164 [18MY]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H5999 [13SE]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 453), H27 [17JA]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H3733 [18JN]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H5202 [24JY]

Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H1543 [22MR]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3164 [18MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Law enforcement: improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 4098), H1016 [28FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6469 [27NO]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H4064 [26JN]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H4605 [28JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H1210 [6MR]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1363 [13MR]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

NATO: strengthen (see H.R. 4243), H3267 [30MY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H802 [15FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6280 [21SE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4656 [29JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3573), H79 [18JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H2329 [7MY]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H2813 [16MY]

States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 419), H27 [17JA]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see H.R. 3572), H803 [15FE]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H1846 [16AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1642 [27MR]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H3733 [18JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— waive early distribution penalty on withdrawals by unemployed veterans from certain retirement accounts (see H.R. 4279), H4065 [26JN]

Telecommunications: prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H4775 [10JY]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H1915 [17AP]

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H159 [24JA]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6429 [16NO]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H726 [14FE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H4065 [26JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide assistance to individuals in Vietnam affected by Agent Orange, enhance medical care for descendants of veterans, and provide health assessments and assistance to Vietnamese Americans (see H.R. 2634), H3733 [18JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1847 [16AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6280 [21SE]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 3316), H1498 [21MR]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H7360 [19DE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4656 [29JN]

——— promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, authorize research on role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 2513), H2569 [9MY]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H220 [31JA]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H3915 [20JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H4606 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Consumers: provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: give preference to veteran-owned local contractors (see H.R. 6004), H3974 [21JN]

Tariff: diuron technical (see H.R. 4674), H2124 [25AP]

——— electric cooktops (see H.R. 5721), H2645 [10MY]

Voting: require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (see H.R. 4126), H1133 [1MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H375 [1FE]

Consumers: provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (H.R. 4003), H693 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (H.R. 5933), H3699 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: give preference to veteran-owned local contractors (H.R. 6004), H3976 [21JN]

Tariff: diuron technical (H.R. 4674), H2128 [25AP]

——— electric cooktops (H.R. 5721), H2646 [10MY]

Voting: require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (H.R. 4126), H1134 [1MR]

Declarations

Joyce Banda recipient of Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award, E1856• [30NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4786 [11JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4982, H4983 [18JY]

Banda, Joyce: Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856• [30NO]

Black History Month: observance, H464 [3FE]

Budget: maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, H2146 [26AP]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H464 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H1110 [1MR]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H2459 [9MY]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H651, H663 [9FE]

Congressional Management Foundation: anniversary, E1538• [14SE]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (H. Res. 676), E1342• [26JY]

Dept. of Commerce: Minority Business Development Agency funding, H2370 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: health care research funding through reductions in Navy cruiser shipbuilding funding, H4962 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4962, H4982, H4983 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2146 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2526 [9MY]

Dept. of State: remove People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (H. Res. 60), E472• [28MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: investigation into fees collected by Ed Rendell for speeches supporting removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from Dept. of State list of foreign terrorist organizations, E472• [28MR]

Diseases: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, H2825 [17MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6378 [15NO], H7519, H7534 [1JA]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7380 [20DE]

Evans, William: American Pharmacists Association Remington Honor Medal recipient, E389• [20MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1937 [18AP], H3693 [8JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3042 [17MY]

Fowlkes, John T., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, H4787 [11JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1937 [18AP], H3693 [8JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3042 [17MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4759 [10JY], H4782 [11JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H2014 [19AP], E700• [27AP]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1110 [1MR]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4077 [27JN]

Journal: question of approval, H1647 [28MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1079• [19JN]

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1138 [5MR], H1157 [6MR]

LSC: funding, H2413 [8MY]

Marine Mammal Commission: funding, H2415 [8MY]

Medicare: reform, H6714 [12DE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H810, H813 [16FE]

——— inclusion of Hollis F. Price Middle College in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H6257 [21SE]

——— tribute to Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, E1079• [19JN]

Mental health: treatment programs funding, H5138 [24JY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6415 [16NO]

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191• [14FE]

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: observance, E834• [17MY]

National School Breakfast Week: observance, H1166 [6MR]

NIH: funding, H7380 [20DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H1104 [1MR]

——— State of the Union Message, H162 [25JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1395 [20MR], H4782 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4759 [10JY], H4782 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4162 [28JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H1648 [28MR]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3881 [20JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1937 [18AP], H3693 [8JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3042 [17MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6415 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H6415 [16NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2370, H2413, H2415 [8MY], H2526 [9MY]

Summitt, Pat: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H3180 [30MY]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5544 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5538 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5544 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7534 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7519 [1JA]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7380 [20DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5773 [11SE]

Turkey: observance of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day, E834• [17MY]

Votes: position on missed, E604• [19AP], E819• [16MY], E1458• [10SE], E1973•, E1974• [19DE]

World War II: tribute to premiere of ‘‘Red Tails’’ movie about Tuskegee Airmen, H83 [23JA]

Tributes

Ataturk, Mustafa Kemal, E1741• [13NO]

Bartow, Gene, E15• [13JA]

Bond, Julian, H2253 [27AP]

Cameron, James, H1547 [26MR]

Campbell, Glen, H2825 [17MY]

Fisher, John T., II, E43• [18JA]

Hill, Marvin L., H5773 [11SE]

Lane, Hunter, Jr., E694• [27AP]

Lansky, Bernard J., E1859• [30NO]

Lugar, Senator, H2459 [9MY]

Norfleet, Frank M., E307• [5MR]

Payne, Donald M., H1157, H1201 [6MR]

Thomas, Danny, H813 [16FE]

Thomas, Rufus, Jr., E495• [29MR]

Vidal, Gore, E1424• [3AU]

COINS

Amendments

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4979, S4980 [12JY], H5072 [19JY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6653, S6671 [21SE], H6352 [14NO]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760, S1761 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see S. 3612), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6495), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (see H.R. 6133), H4907 [17JY]

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3818), H158 [24JA]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H3914 [20JN]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (see H.R. 6571), H6306 [12OC]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see S. 2049), S208 [31JA]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S132 [26JA]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (see S. 3363), S4773 [29JN]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3162 [18MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4104), H1016 [28FE]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see S. 3517), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6331), H5706 [2AU]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1099 [29FE]

Letters

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5616 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5616 [1AU]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1825 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1825 [16AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5618 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5618 [1AU]

Remarks in House

American Eagle Day: observance, E1067 [19JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383 [1AU]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740–H5742 [10SE], E1471 [11SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), H5613–H5616 [1AU], E1424 [3AU]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (H.R. 1621), E814 [16MY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), Senate amendment, H5072 [19JY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 4104), H5616–H5618 [1AU]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), H1824–H1826 [16AP]

——— mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), Senate amendments, H6352, H6353 [14NO]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), H1442, H1443 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 498), S4308 [19JN]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’ and the War of 1812, S1106 [29FE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), S6675 [21SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 1299), S5625 [26JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), S7706 [10DE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4980 [12JY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), S4781 [29JN]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6671 [21SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760 [15MR]

Texts of

H.R. 886, U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S1761 [15MR], H1442 [21MR]

H.R. 2139, Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5740 [10SE]

H.R. 2453, Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, S6671 [21SE], H1824 [16AP]

H.R. 3187, March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act, H5613 [1AU]

H.R. 4104, Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, H5616 [1AU]

S. 1299, mint coins in commemoration of centennial of Lions Clubs establishment, S5625 [26JY]

S. 3363, National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt, S4781 [29JN], H5613 [1AU]

S. Res. 498, American Eagle Day, S4305, S4309 [19JN]

COKER, CONNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E59 [23JA]

COKER, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of release of ‘‘Alcatraz Eleven’’ from POW camp in North Vietnam, H812 [16FE]

COLALILLO, CHRIS

Remarks in Senate

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

COLALILLO, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Medal of Honor: recipient, H1022 [29FE]

COLBY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1568 [19SE]

COLD SPRING, MN

Bills and resolutions

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office: designate (see H.R. 6661), H6806 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office: designate (H.R. 6661), H6837 [18DE]

COLE, HELEN

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

COLE, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E566 [18AP]

COLE, SEAN

Remarks in House

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA: Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [21SE], E1662 [28SE]

COLE, TOM (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H376 [1FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1572 [26MR]

Arizona: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 4222), H1642 [27MR]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4606 [28JN]

——— ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H3703 [12JN]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H1306 [8MR]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H79 [18JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2135 [25AP]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1101 [29FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4656 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

——— prohibit use of private security contractors and Afghan Public Protection Force members to provide security for Armed Forces members and military installations and facilities in Afghanistan (see H.R. 4117), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see H.R. 3863), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H726 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H945 [17FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1916 [17AP]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H4605 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: empower federally recognized Indian tribes to accept restricted fee tribal lands (see H.R. 3532), H476 [3FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2051), H1642 [27MR]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H571 [7FE]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H1808 [29MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H3703 [12JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 1145), H2134 [25AP]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1742 [28MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H3481 [5JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H5923 [12SE]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1978 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

——— develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 4004), H2648 [10MY]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H115 [23JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3065), H376 [1FE]

——— protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H220 [31JA]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5631 [1AU]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Government: improve the Federal hiring process (see H.R. 3064), H1642 [27MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2330 [7MY]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H2716 [15MY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H4775 [10JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5766 [10SE]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 333), H2135 [25AP]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H5079 [19JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H2569 [9MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4656 [29JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H220 [31JA]

Medicare: include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H1303 [8MR]

Members of Congress: impose a daily reduction in rates of pay if Congress fails to agree to a concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 4036), H903 [16FE]

——— prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H1272 [7MR]

——— deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see H.R. 4031), H726 [14FE]

——— establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (see H.R. 6625), H6586 [3DE]

——— improve education (see H.R. 3568), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 3569), H1808 [29MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1543 [22MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H3915 [20JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4864 [12JY]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen U.S. strategic force posture by ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile (see H.R. 4178), H1741 [28MR]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3916 [20JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H376 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H1571 [26MR]

Power resources: streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H3164 [18MY]

Presidential appointments: exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1916 [17AP]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H79 [18JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H3363 [31MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H160 [24JA]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

Taxation: allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H6234 [20SE]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1572 [26MR]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5130 [23JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H476 [3FE]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H4064 [26JN]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H3703 [12JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H4605 [28JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H159 [24JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3700 [8JN]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4114), H1741 [28MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4982), H2447 [8MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H1915 [17AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3164 [18MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H159 [24JA]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1367 [16MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2330 [7MY]

Yosemite National Park: acquire a certain amount of land and interests in land in Mariposa, CA, for improved visitor services (see H.R. 3640), H1642 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (see H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 668), H3266 [30MY]

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK: designate (H.R. 1423), technical correction (see H.R. 5883), H3404 [1JN]

Taxation: extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (see H.R. 5963), H3806 [19JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (H.R. 6065), H4655 [29JN]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK: designate (H.R. 1423), technical correction (H.R. 5883), H3404 [1JN]

Taxation: extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (H.R. 5963), H3807 [19JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (H.R. 5912), H3661 [7JN]

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5094 [23JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H607 [8FE]

Budget: deficit, H2614 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2614 [10MY], H4924 [18JY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H421 [2FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4924 [18JY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1677 [28MR]

Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, H4924 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4938 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), H3437 [5JN]

——— authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H2684 [15MY], H5090 [23JY]

——— conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 1022), E69• [25JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4751 [10JY]

Medicare: reform, H1677 [28MR]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2768 [16MY]

——— facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5090, H5091, H5095 [23JY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (H. Res. 668), H7281 [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4751 [10JY]

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK: designate (H.R. 1423), technical correction (H.R. 5883), H3444 [5JN]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (H.R. 5912), H6114 [19SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2768 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H530• [7FE], H602• [8FE], H6782• [13DE]

COLEBROOK, NH

Remarks in House

Blanchard, Talbot: New Hampshire Hospital Association Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) of the Year Award recipient, E1032 [8JN]

COLEMAN, CAROLYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6834 [18DE]

COLEMAN, DOROTHY

Letters

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012), S5909 [2AU]

COLEMAN, ELEITHET

Remarks in Senate

Coleman Dairy (business): anniversary, S347 [6FE]

COLEMAN, JAMES J.

Articles and editorials

University of Illinois’ James Coleman Elected to National Academy of Engineering, E231 [17FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E231 [17FE]

COLEMAN, MARY E. BROWN (EDITH)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E91 [31JA]

COLEMAN, WILLIAM C., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1962 [19DE]

COLEMAN DAIRY (business)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S347 [6FE]

COLES, ABRAM, JR. (CAPTAIN)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1963 [19DE]

COLES, DEWEY L.

Remarks in House

National Infantry Association: Order of St. Maurice award recipient, E130 [3FE]

COLES, LANCE

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6793 [13DE]

COLEY, HERBERT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1883 [5DE]

COLGAN AIR, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING related term(s) Labor Unions

Articles and editorials

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 3178), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S1459 [7MR]

National Labor Relations Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 6668), H6806 [13DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S1459 [7MR]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 3221), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

Letters

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Memorandums

Congressional Authority To Alter Postal Service Employee-Management Relations Including Collective Bargaining Agreements: Congressional Research Service, S2633 [24AP]

Motions

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Remarks in House

American Crystal Sugar Co.: decision to lockout factory workers at Moorhead, MN, H386 [2FE]

——— restart of negotiations to settle labor dispute and lockout at Moorhead, MN, factory, H3489 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

Flaherty, Mark: Lakeville, MA, ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ Day Cookout honoree, E1415 [3AU]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H136 [24JA], H446–H450, H452, H454–H456 [3FE]

——— support rights of all workers, E147 [6FE]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, H6686 [11DE], H6761–H6763 [12DE], H6795 [13DE], H6810 [17DE]

Pinkham, Jim: Lakeville, MA, ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ Day Cookout honoree, E1415 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Century Aluminum Co.: retiree ratification of agreement to restore health care benefits, S1665 [14MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (S. 2173), S1493 [7MR], S1495 [8MR]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, S7729 [11DE], S7999, S8019 [13DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE], S2587, S2588 [23AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2559, S2568–S2579 [23AP], S2616–S2630 [24AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2538 [19AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4388, S4389 [21JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 2371), S3706 [5JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 3221), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S2560 [23AP]

Postal Service: prohibit employees from engaging in collective bargaining, S2688 [25AP]

——— renegotiation of current collective bargaining agreements, S2632–S2634 [24AP]

States: proposal to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, S3773–S3775 [6JN]

COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 452), S3042 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 452), S3049 [9MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 452, designate, S3047, S3050 [9MY]

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

COLLEGE PARK, MD

Bills and resolutions

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

Remarks in House

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E269 [28FE], E375 [19MR]

University of Maryland: anniversary of International Food Safety Training Laboratory, E1458 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S1047 [27FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

COLLEGE STATION, TX

Remarks in House

Texas: importance of football rivalry between University of Texas and Texas A&M University, E58 [23JA]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1143 [26JN]

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education; Schools

Addresses

Harvard Medical School Commencement: Donald M. Berwick, E1262–E1264 [17JY]

Amendments

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988, H989, H990, H991 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8224 [19DE], H7439 [30DE]

Appointments

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, H227 [1FE], H1091 [29FE]

Articles and editorials

Colleges Take a Leap Into Voter Registration, E1703 [16OC]

From the Archives—Colvin ’78 Reflects on Yale Career, S1183 [1MR]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

Larry Shinn, Berea College President, Plans Retirement, S3616 [24MY]

Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr., S843 [16FE]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Time for a Medicaid-Education Grand Swap, S3762 [6JN]

To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children, S2672 [25AP]

U.S.S. Kentucky’s Commander Is a Proud UK Alum, S5252 [23JY]

UVM Ranks 5th in Producing Peace Corps Vols., S204 [31JA]

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Army: clarify authority to correct erroneous Army College Fund benefit amounts (see H.R. 6123), H4863 [12JY]

Baylor University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 426), S2496 [18AP]

BLS: provide students with information from the Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

Boston College: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (see S. Res. 437), S2731 [25AP]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 549), S6108 [11SE]

Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (see H.R. 6505), H6274 [21SE]

Crime: increase civil penalties for institutions of higher education that fail to comply with campus security disclosure and campus crime statistics policies (see S. 2285), S2324 [16AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program (see H.R. 4012), H693 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP] (see S. 2834), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA] (see H.R. 4628), H2123 (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5812), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (see H. Res. 563), H965 [27FE]

——— protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE] (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— reauthorize the course material pilot grant program under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (see H.R. 6709), H7435 [27DE]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 6400), H5999 [13SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (see S. 3192), S3234 [16MY]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3733 [18JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 3185), S3174 [15MY]

——— provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 6629), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize surface transportation research, technology, training, intelligent transportation, and university transportation programs, and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (see H.R. 3833), H186 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H901 [16FE]

——— eliminate time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to certain educational assistance (see H.R. 4140), H1153 [5MR]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

——— reauthorize Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education (see S. 3282), S3900 [11JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5996), H3974 [21JN]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: amend (see H.R. 6556), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

——— enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

——— ensure students and taxpayers receive full value of their education investments (see H.R. 6407), H6000 [13SE]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (see S. 3582), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6447), H6230 [20SE]

——— increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see S. 3475), S5870 [1AU]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

——— increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

——— reform graduate medical education payments (see S. 3201), S3280 [17MY]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (see S. 2098), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4061), H901 [16FE]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Federal aid programs: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6506), H6274 [21SE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

——— simplify the process for determining the need and eligibility of students for financial assistance (see H.R. 6558), H6276 [21SE]

Financial institutions: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Government regulations: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

Hamilton College: anniversary (see S. Res. 478), S3729 [5JN]

Higher Education Regulatory Reform Task Force: establish (see H.R. 6557), H6276 [21SE]

Immigration: implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 514), S4725 [28JN]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 617), S8042 [13DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 548), H802 [15FE]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE] (see H.R. 6691), H7423 [20DE]

——— establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (see H.R. 3915), H567 [7FE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Public Higher Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 384), S1147 [29FE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see S. 3504), S5977 [2AU]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 353), S75 [24JA]

Northwestern University: tribute to women’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 517), S4773 [29JN]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (see S. Res. 610), S7459 [5DE]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Pacific Lutheran University: tribute to women’s softball team (see S. Res. 511), S4674 [27JN]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]

Pittsburg State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 363), S208 [31JA]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

Research Corp. for Science Advancement: anniversary (see H. Res. 550), H802 [15FE]

Rice University: anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S4674 [27JN]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5944), H3699 [8JN]

St. Bonaventure University: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams (see H. Res. 588), H1390 [19MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see S. 2287), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4349), H1845 [16AP]

——— allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) (see H.R. 6325), H5706 [2AU]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— encourage research at community colleges and other institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6678), H7264 [18DE]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H2270 [27AP]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— expand deductions allowed for education-related expenses and extend the American opportunity tax credit (see H.R. 5878), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see S. 3267), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 6522), H6275 [21SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 3865), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H801 [15FE]

——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 3234), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6013), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase income limitations for student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 6010), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6115), H4862 [12JY]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— make permanent improvements to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6148), H5008 [18JY]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for certain expenses of applying to graduate school (see H.R. 6565), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H1153 [5MR]

——— require institutions of higher education to post certain IRS returns on their websites (see S. 2835), S2927 [7MY]

Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see S. 2095), S494 [9FE]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 361), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 518), H78 [18JA]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 422), S2393 [17AP] (see H. Res. 622), H1977 [18AP]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see H.R. 4008), H692 [9FE]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (see S. Res. 414), S2243 [29MR]

University of Washington: tribute to men’s crew team (see H. Res. 699), H3975 [21JN]

Veterans: prohibit institutions of higher education that have a certain cohort default rate from receiving veterans’ education benefits (see H.R. 5836), H3161 [18MY]

Voting: prohibit tactics that discourage college students from registering to vote or voting and allow use of school-issued photo identification when photo identification is required to vote (see H.R. 3978), H640 [8FE]

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 423), S2393 [17AP] (see H. Res. 607), H1805 [29MR]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

Impact of NCAA academic progress rate standards implementation: Connecticut congressional delegation, S2482 [18AP]

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Debra S. Daniels, Joliet Junior College, H2237 [27AP]

——— James Gaffney, Lewis University, H2237 [27AP]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H2237 [27AP]

——— Senators McConnell and Kyl and Representatives Boehner and Cantor, S3696 [5JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Governor of Missouri and Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, National Governors Association, H985 [28FE]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H986 [28FE]

——— Richard P. Salmi, Spring Hill College, E296 [1MR]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act: Mario Parker-Milligan, S2951 [8MY]

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act: Aaron Smith, Young Invincibles (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Amy Rosen, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), S3427 [22MY]

——— Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S3428 [22MY]

——— Edward L. Davis, DECA, Inc., S3427 [22MY]

——— Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA (organization), S3428 [22MY]

——— Kent Schescke, Future Farmers of America (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Michael Simmons, Empact (organization), S3426 [22MY]

——— Scott Gerber, Young Entrepreneur Council, S3427 [22MY]

——— Tim Williamson, Idea Village (organization), S3426 [22MY]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Lists

American Council on Education members, H986 [28FE], H2237 [27AP]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Indiana University cheerleading team members, S697 [15FE]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S5301 [24JY]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar Initiative participants, E1151 [27JN]

Motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2246 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2799 [26AP], S3158 [15MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H995 [28FE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Poems

‘‘We Are Virginia Tech,’’ Nikki Giovanni, E526 [16AP]

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

Proclamations

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP], E779 [11MY]

Remarks in House

Adams, Keitha: Conference USA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E368 [13MR]

Affordability, H1435 [21MR]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute, E676 [26AP]

——— tribute to Theta Lambda Omega chapter Debutante Scholarship Cotillion, E777 [10MY]

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

Armed Forces: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

Asian Pacific State Employees Association: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Congress to Campus program, H4697 [10JY]

Bakersfield College: tribute to football team, E2003 [27DE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

Baylor University: tribute to women’s basketball team, H1917 [18AP], E535 [16AP]

Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Bronx Community College: anniversary of Hall of Fame race, E685 [27AP]

Budget: ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to Veterans Education Program, E1754 [14NO]

Campus Fire Safety Month: observance, E1554 [19SE]

Cape Cod Community College: tribute to partnership with Turning Mill Energy, Inc., to design, install, and test new solar carports, E1909 [12DE]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E852 [18MY]

Chaminade University: tribute to Leadership Alliance membership, E1331 [25JY]

Charles Drew University: tribute to graduates, E964 [1JN]

Clemson University: tribute to football team, H7578 [2JA]

Colby College: anniversary, E1568 [19SE]

Colorado School of Mines: tribute to women’s softball team, E170 [9FE]

Columbia University: tribute to Mailman School of Public Health Dept. of Sociomedical Sciences Doctoral Program/Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity, E1662 [28SE]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE], H733 [15FE]

Compton, Catherine: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Compton, Jennifer: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Corns, Evan R.: Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Board of Directors Herman ‘‘Rusty’’ Shipps leadership award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Crafton Hills College: anniversary, E486 [29MR]

Crime: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

Dartmouth College: tribute to men’s rugby team, E1020 [7JN]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— allow States to regulate credit-hour and clock-hour programs, H989 [28FE]

——— Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

——— develop a plan to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in financial aid programs, H991, H992 [28FE], E330 [7MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H988, H989 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H1851 [17AP], H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2451 [9MY], H2724 [16MY], H2825 [17MY], H3408 [5JN], H3488 [6JN], H3586, H3587, H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3664, H3692 [8JN], H3736, H3743 [19JN], H3811, H3812 [20JN], H3947, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023, H4024 [26JN], H4078, H4079, H4120 [27JN], H4612, H4613, H4619, H4620, H4626, H4636, H4637 [29JN], E613 [23AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H974 [28FE], H1813 [16AP], H1854, H1898 [17AP], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2056 [24AP], H2075, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2143, H2145, H2146 [26AP], H2244, H2258 [27AP], H2336 [8MY], H2721 [16MY], H3108 [18MY], H3398 [1JN], H3817 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2079, H2080, H2081, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2214, H2228–H2252, H2258, H2262–H2264 [27AP], H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2457, H2458 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], H3279, H3280, H3281 [31MY], H3365, H3366 [1JN], E676 [26AP], E705 [7MY], E721, E733 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2256–H2262 [27AP], H2340–H2344 [8MY], H3280 [31MY], H3817, H3821 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H2825 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H2335 [8MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN]

——— extension of reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4830 [12JY]

——— freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H980–H997 [28FE], E273 [28FE], E296 [1MR], E330 [7MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (H. Res. 563), H976–H980 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (H.R. 6669), E1928 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

——— retain State authorization requirements for institutions with below-average graduation and annual completion rates, and above-average loan default rates, H990 [28FE]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (H.R. 6400), E1524 [13SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), Senate amendment, H7439–H7442 [30DE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5817–H5821 [11SE]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

Diaz, Yethzell: University of California, Santa Cruz, Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652 [25AP]

East Texas Baptist University: anniversary, E241 [27FE]

Economy: importance of job creation, E849 [18MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6614 [4DE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

——— funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

——— reduce the costs of higher education, H523 [7FE]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

——— science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP], H2522 [9MY], H6512 [29NO]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Farmingdale State College: anniversary, E437 [26MR]

——— tribute to Green Building Institute, E437 [26MR]

Ferris State University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, E583 [19AP]

Financial institutions: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

Florida: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

George Mason University: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649 [25AP]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Glance, Stephanie: Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E406 [21MR]

Gonzaga University: anniversary, E1525 [13SE]

Government regulations: impact on research, H5205 [25JY]

Grambling State University: anniversary, E1430 [3AU]

Greenville Industrial College: tribute, E483 [29MR]

Grinnell College: tribute to men’s basketball team, E1824 [28NO]

Hamilton College: anniversary, E804 [15MY]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

Heer, Melissa: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E298 [1MR]

Highline Community College: anniversary, E237 [24FE]

Illinois Wesleyan University: tribute to women’s basketball team, E458 [27MR]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (H.R. 399), H6193 [20SE], H6518, H6521 [29NO], H6543 [30NO]

——— allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6520 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1842), H3737 [19JN], E1048 [15JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709, H3710 [18JN], H3737, H3738, H3742, H3749 [19JN], H3812 [20JN], H3966–H3970 [21JN], H3984 [26JN], H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY], E1061 [18JN]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

——— require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa (H.R. 3120), H5504–H5506 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Inter American University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, E1015 [7JN]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

Jones County Junior College: anniversary, H11 [17JA]

Kansas City, KS: University of Kansas Cancer Center designated as NIH National Cancer Institute, H4789 [11JY]

Kaushik, Sunedra K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Samman Award recipient, E255 [27FE]

Kent State University: tribute to baseball team, E1067 [19JN]

Knudson, Michael: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E301 [1MR]

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

La Roche College: anniversary, H6670 [5DE]

Lakeland College: anniversary, E1122 [21JN]

Lamar Community College: anniversary, E1663 [28SE]

Lane, Joanne: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar recipient, E1142 [26JN]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, H4787 [11JY], E937 [31MY], E1059 [18JN], E1290 [19JY], E1331 [25JY], E1342 [26JY]

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391 [20MR]

Lee University: tribute to Voices of Lee (singing group), H4708 [10JY]

Louisburg College: anniversary, E1398 [3AU]

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team, H39 [18JA]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy finalist, H6584 [3DE]

——— Heisman Trophy recipient, H6709 [12DE], E1920 [12DE]

Marymount Manhattan College: anniversary, E734 [8MY]

Meyers, Marvin: Fresno State Alumni Association ‘‘Top Dog’’ Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1673 [2OC]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Monmouth University: anniversary of Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing & Health Studies, E601 [19AP]

Montgomery GI Bill: anniversary, H3272 [31MY], E958 [1JN]

Mooney, Beth: Notre Dame College Medal recipient, E1019 [7JN]

Moore, Mal M.: National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award recipient, E1338 [26JY], E1366 [31JY]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute, E122, E123, E124 [2FE]

——— tribute (H. Res. 548), E215 [16FE]

National Bullying Prevention Month: observance, E1673 [2OC]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (H.R. 3915), E155 [7FE]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, E1938 [17DE]

National Day of Silence: observance, H2013 [19AP]

National GEAR UP Week: observance, E1613 [21SE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: observance, E1577 [20SE], E1635 [21SE]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

New York, NY: anniversary of Regis High School Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools (REACH) program, E330 [7MR]

NOAA: National Sea Grant College Program funding, H2359 [8MY]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, H11 [17JA], E94 [31JA]

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

Northwestern College: anniversary, E1584 [21SE]

Northwestern University: tribute to efforts to increase student voter registration with UVote Project, E1703 [16OC]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

Oakland University: designation of Meadow Brook Hall as a National Historic Landmark, E1275 [18JY]

Obama, President: administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H5755 [10SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: recognize importance of instruction in foreign language and culture in development of training programs to protect against cyber attacks and intrusions, H3299, H3300 [31MY]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team, E1877 [5DE]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter, E2033 [2JA]

——— tribute to Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter, E1773 [15NO]

——— tribute to Georgia State Workshop of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, E1645 [21SE]

Onondaga Community College: anniversary, E127 [3FE]

Oregon Institute of Technology: tribute to men’s basketball team, E568 [18AP]

Ozark Christian College: anniversary, E990 [6JN]

Padron, Eduardo J.: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand In My Shoes Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H3586 [7JN]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, H1216 [7MR]

——— tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1289 [8MR]

Plimpton, Tom: St. Lawrence University Hall of Fame inductee, E1767 [15NO]

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

Rice University: anniversary, H4787, H4789, H4790 [11JY], E1225, E1230, E1235 [11JY], E1239, E1242, E1244 [12JY], E1287 [19JY]

Rittling, Mary: North Carolina Community College President of the Year award recipient, E753 [9MY]

Rochester Institute of Technology: anniversary of Cooperative Education Program, E1564 [19SE]

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: anniversary, H5687 [2AU]

Salisbury University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team, E942 [31MY]

Samford University: anniversary of Cumberland School of Law, E758 [10MY]

San Jacinto College: anniversary, E418 [22MR]

——— receipt of grant to fund collaborative programs with local secondary school districts to increase college readiness and completion of post-secondary education courses, E418 [22MR]

Sandhills Community College: tribute to men’s basketball team, E466 [28MR]

Senteza, Jimmy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E300 [1MR]

Shaw University: tribute to women’s basketball team, E591 [19AP]

Social Finance, Inc.: tribute, E1461 [10SE]

Sonoma State University: anniversary of Environmental Technology Center, E534 [16AP]

South Carolina: formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

St. Joseph’s College: anniversary, E1554 [19SE]

St. Mary’s College of California: anniversary, E1583 [21SE]

St. Xavier University: tribute to football team, E28 [17JA]

Stanford University: tribute to women’s water polo team, E1312 [24JY]

State University of New York, Canton: tribute to first responders, E280 [29FE]

States: anniversary of land grant college program, H3398 [1JN]

Statesboro, GA: closing of Snooky’s Restaurant, H3663 [8JN]

Stony Brook University: tribute to Louis and Beatrice Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, E934 [31MY]

Straszheim, Charity: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E299 [1MR]

Student loans: address increasing levels of debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

Texas: importance of football rivalry between University of Texas and Texas A&M University, E58 [23JA]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1143 [26JN]

Texas Tech University: anniversary of the School of Law, E1937 [17DE]

Trinity Valley Community College: tribute to women’s basketball team, E492 [29MR]

Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1521 [13SE]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1559 [19SE]

United Health Foundation: tribute to Diverse Scholar Initiative, E1151 [27JN]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team, H39 [18JA], E572 [18AP]

——— tribute to football team (H. Res. 518), H32 [18JA]

——— tribute to men’s golf team, E1365 [31JY]

——— tribute to women’s softball team, E1367 [31JY]

University of Arizona: induction of baseball team into University of Arizona Hall of Fame, E1422 [3AU]

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to women’s basketball team, H1291 [8MR]

University of California, Irvine: tribute to men’s volleyball team, E1009 [7JN]

University of Guam: anniversary, E348 [8MR]

University of Houston: anniversary of Center for Mexican American Studies, E1683 [5OC]

——— tribute to Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, E606 [19AP]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: anniversary of Division of Campus Recreation, E1679 [2OC]

——— tribute to women’s volleyball team, E48 [19JA]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team, E521 [16AP]

——— tribute to men’s basketball team (H. Res. 622), H1917 [18AP]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: tribute to marching band, E1815 [27NO]

University of Massachusetts Amherst: tribute to University Without Walls program, H3108 [18MY]

University of Missouri: anniversary of Elmer Ellis Library, E715 [7MY]

——— Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary, E351 [8MR]

University of Notre Dame: anniversary, E1486 [12SE]

University of San Diego: anniversary of Women PeaceMakers Program, E1453 [10SE]

University of South Carolina: inclusion of Honors Program in Public University Honors (organization) list of top honors programs, H2044 [24AP]

——— tribute to Army ROTC program, H6431 [27NO]

——— tribute to football team, H7578 [2JA]

University of South Florida: tribute, E121, E122, E124 [2FE], E215 [16FE]

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

University of Washington: tribute to men’s crew team, E1126 [21JN]

USA Cheer (organization): tribute to STUNT competition format, H5026 [19JY]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E526 [16AP]

Weber State University Alumni Association: tribute to WSU Salutes honorees, H6162 [20SE]

West Virginia University: tribute to football team, H45 [18JA]

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Alumni Association: anniversary of Guam chapter, E1733 [2NO]

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College: anniversary, E1218 [10JY]

Wittenberg University: tribute to women’s volleyball team, E2 [6JA]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Alpha Delta Zeta chapter, E1758 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Baylor University: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 426), S2517 [18AP]

Boston College: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (S. Res. 437), S2741 [25AP]

Campbellsville University: tribute to men’s and women’s track and field and men’s tennis teams, S6848 [15NO]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 549), S6238 [11SE]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education: tribute to Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Cheyney University: anniversary, S1144 [29FE]

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Meridian Bioscience, Inc., establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Concordia University: tribute to women’s volleyball team, S8588 [31DE]

Credit: encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

Dayton, OH: tribute to hosting of NCAA men’s basketball tournament first round games, S1919 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: exhance authorities on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

——— report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2589 [23AP], S2671 [25AP], S3190, S3216 [16MY], S4188 [14JN], S4627 [26JN], S4710 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4757 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3268 [17MY], S3671 [4JN], S3696 [5JN], S3804 [7JN], S4380 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2051), S212 [31JA], S2373 [17AP], S2722 [25AP], S3059 [10MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2660 [24AP], S2664, S2667 [25AP], S3536, S3538, S3609–S3612 [24MY], S3677 [4JN], S3834 [7JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799, S2802 [26AP], S2891–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2948, S2951–S2959 [8MY], S2989, S2996–S2998, S3000, S3001, S3003–S3008, S3011–S3035 [9MY], S3053–S3057, S3059–S3062 [10MY], S3181, S3200 [16MY], S3261–S3264, S3268 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3410 [22MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), unanimous-consent agreement, S3479 [23MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2675, S2733, S2742 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2834), S2946 [8MY]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

Dept. of HHS: facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for veterans, S6256 [12SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 3407), S5214 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3199, S3200 [16MY], S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8229 [19DE]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (S. 3325), S4419 [21JN]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S4628 [26JN]

Education: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

——— funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (S. 3582), S6548 [20SE]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

——— reduce higher education costs, S396–S398 [9FE]

——— reform graduate medical education payments (S. 3201), S3286 [17MY]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (S. 2098), S502 [9FE], S3005 [9MY]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Federal aid programs: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

Ferris State University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, S2387 [17AP]

Financial institutions: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

Government regulations: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S2069 [27MR], S2535 [19AP], S2671, S2674 [25AP], S2955 [8MY], S5632–S5635 [30JY], S7675 [6DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (S. 2032), S44 [23JA], S3742 [6JN]

Hamilton College: anniversary, S3421 [22MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 478), S3736 [5JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3068 [10MY], S3260 [17MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4434, S4440–S4441 [25JN], S4645–S4647 [27JN], S4813, S4814 [10JY], S5064, S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6720 [13NO], S6887 [26NO], S7013 [28NO], S7699 [10DE]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4604 [26JN], S4813 [10JY], S5064 [17JY]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

Indiana University: tribute to cheerleading team, S697 [15FE]

Kansas City, KS: University of Kansas Cancer Center designated as NIH National Cancer Institute, S4923 [12JY]

Kennesaw State University: tribute to Homelessness Awareness Week, S5369 [25JY]

Kentucky: tribute to University of Louisville v. University of Kentucky NCAA men’s basketball tournament game, S2117 [28MR]

Knox College: anniversary, S202 [31JA]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN], S4669 [27JN]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 502), S4375, S4377 [20JN]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, S5204, S5205 [19JY]

Louisburg College: anniversary, S6051 [10SE]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (S. Res. 514), S4729 [28JN]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (S. Res. 617), S8044 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S2942 [8MY], S3761 [6JN]

Midway College: tribute, S842 [16FE]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, S8038 [13DE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (S. Res. 568), S6469 [19SE], S6534 [20SE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 605), S7308 [30NO]

NLRB: provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units (S. 1843), S3270 [17MY]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 353), S77, S78 [24JA]

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: anniversary, S6262 [12SE]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (S. Res. 610), S7639 [5DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S3671 [4JN], S6308 [13SE]

Ohio: tribute to teams advancing to Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament, S1919 [21MR]

Ohio University Post (publication): anniversary, S7033 [28NO]

Olesen, James: Brandeis University Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Distinguished Contribution to the Arts Award recipient, S3082 [10MY]

Pacific Lutheran University: tribute to women’s softball team (S. Res. 511), S4685 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S3741 [6JN], S4696–S4706, S4709, S4714 [28JN], S5442 [26JY], S5706 [31JY]

Pittsburg State University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 363), S222 [31JA]

Portland Community College: anniversary, S698 [15FE]

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

Reed College: anniversary, S67 [24JA]

Rice University: anniversary (S. Res. 512), S4686 [27JN]

Salve Regina University: tribute to men’s rugby team, S3325 [21MY]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (S. 3214), S3424 [22MY]

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: inclusion in Washington Monthly (publication) list of best community colleges, S1140 [29FE]

Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S5301 [24JY]

Student loans: address increasing levels of debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (S. 2287), S3017 [9MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1523 [8MR], S1596, S1597 [13MR], S1650, S1651, S1660 [14MR]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

——— require institutions of higher education to post certain IRS returns on their websites (S. 2835), S2946 [8MY]

Transportation: ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (S. Res. 361), S222 [31JA]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

University of Connecticut: impact of implementation of NCAA academic progress rate standards on men’s basketball team, S2481, S2482 [18AP]

University of Houston: anniversary of Texas Center for Superconductivity, S6735 [13NO]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team, S14 [23JA]

——— tribute to men’s basketball team (S. Res. 422), S2453 [17AP]

University of Louisville: tribute, S8135 [18DE]

——— tribute to men’s basketball team, S14 [23JA]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: tribute to men’s basketball team, S14 [23JA]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (S. Res. 414), S2282 [29MR]

University of South Dakota: anniversary, S3728 [5JN]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to Dept. of History ‘‘Not Even Past’’ website promoting U.S. and global history, S3325 [21MY]

——— tribute to women’s volleyball tean, S8298 [20DE]

University of Vermont: tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, S204 [31JA]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3039 [9MY]

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (S. Res. 423), S2453 [17AP]

Yale University: tribute to publication of ‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ series, S7034 [28NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Policy To Improve Outreach and Transparency to Veterans and Service Members Through Information on Institutions of Higher Learning: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 112–646), H5764 [10SE]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Student Visa Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 112–595), H4862 [12JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Robert R. Bell: Tennessee Board of Regents, S4362 [20JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 563, consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H976 [28FE]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.R. 3120, Student Visa Reform Act, H5504 [31JY]

H.R. 4057, Dept. of Veterans Affairs comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning, H5817 [11SE]

H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. 2032, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S44 [23JA]

S. 2051, Dept. of Education extension of the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S213 [31JA]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act, S2657 [24AP]

S. 3214, Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3425 [22MY]

S. 3407, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, S5215 [19JY]

S. Res. 353, tribute to North Dakota State University football team, S77, S78 [24JA]

S. Res. 361, tribute to University of Alabama football team, S213, S222 [31JA]

S. Res. 363, tribute to Pittsburg State University football team, S214, S223 [31JA]

S. Res. 384, National Public Higher Education Day, S1151 [29FE]

S. Res. 411, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 414, University of North Carolina at Pembroke anniversary, S2258, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 422, tribute to University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, S2400, S2453 [17AP]

S. Res. 423, tribute to Western Washington University men’s basketball team, S2400, S2453 [17AP]

S. Res. 426, tribute to Baylor University women’s basketball team, S2503, S2517 [18AP]

S. Res. 437, tribute to Boston College men’s ice hockey team, S2736, S2742 [25AP]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 478, Hamilton College anniversary, S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

S. Res. 502, Land-Grant College Act anniversary, S4374, S4376 [20JN]

S. Res. 511, tribute to Pacific Lutheran University women’s softball team, S4683, S4686 [27JN]

S. Res. 512, Rice University anniversary, S4683, S4686 [27JN]

S. Res. 514, tribute to Loyola University Maryland men’s lacrosse team, S4727, S4729 [28JN]

S. Res. 517, tribute to Northwestern University women’s lacrosse team, S4776 [29JN]

S. Res. 549, Campus Fire Safety Month, S6110, S6238 [11SE]

S. Res. 568, National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 579, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S6631, S6681 [21SE]

S. Res. 605, National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

S. Res. 610, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program anniversary, S7459, S7639 [5DE]

S. Res. 617, Johnny Manziel Heisman Trophy recipient, S8043 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

Tributes

Summitt, Pat, S2480, S2481 [18AP], H2075, H2076, H2077, H2079 [25AP], H2139 [26AP], E639 [25AP]

COLLETT, RACHEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E52 [23JA]

COLLEYVILLE, TX

Remarks in House

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, E571 [18AP]

COLLIGAN, CARLY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

COLLIN COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

McKinney, TX: Collin County Farm Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

COLLINS, DANIEL P.

Letters

Nomination of Paul J. Watford to be circuit judge, S3312 [21MY]

COLLINS, DODIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1771 [15NO]

COLLINS, FRANCIS S.

Letters

Scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7163 [29NO]

COLLINS, GAIL

Articles and editorials

Congress Has No Date for the Prom, S813 [16FE]

COLLINS, JOHN T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1902 [11DE]

COLLINS, KELTIE McCATHERIN

Remarks in House

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

COLLINS, MYRNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2572 [10MY]

COLLINS, NAOMI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1807 [27NO]

COLLINS, NY

Remarks in House

Collins Fire Dept.: anniversary, E51 [23JA]

COLLINS, SUSAN M. (a Senator from Maine)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3791 [6JN], S3905 [11JN], S3993 [12JN], S4240, S4245 [18JN], S4300 [19JN], S4419 [21JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (S. Res. 471), S4424, S4429 [21JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6897, S6898 [26NO], S6973, S6977, S6978 [27NO], S7011, S7014, S7041, S7050, S7051, S7052, S7059, S7060, S7065, S7074, S7079, S7100 [28NO], S7181, S7216, S7217, S7226, S7248, S7251, S7254, S7258, S7274 [29NO], S7285, S7296, S7304 [30NO], S7325, S7329, S7332 [3DE], S7384 [4DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6233 [11SE], S6283 [12SE], S6363 [13SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5896 [1AU]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4727 [28JN]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2333 [16AP], S2435 [17AP], S2547 [19AP]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (S. 3564), S7750, S7752 [11DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S577 [13FE], S654, S655 [14FE], S789, S796 [15FE], S863, S864 [16FE], S926 [17FE], S1089 [28FE], S1397 [5MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1804 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6822 [14NO], S6895 [26NO]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5316 [24JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4896 [11JY], S4973 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5231 [19JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724, S5789 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Articles and editorials

Driving Through History, Kathryn Buxton, Maine Trails (publication), S3127• [14MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 587), S6626 [21SE]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S6895 [26NO]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3901 [11JN]

Alliance To Save Energy: anniversary (see S. Res. 406), S2030 [26MR]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 600), S6894 [26NO]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S2325 [16AP]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S3730 [5JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S851 [16FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 549), S6108 [11SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S3631 [24MY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see S. 605), S1147 [29FE]

Cooperative Forestry Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 576), S6626 [21SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 3618), S6625 [21SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 1947), S3839 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S851 [16FE]

——— promote environmental education (see S. 1372), S5085 [17JY]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7744 [11DE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see S. 1878), S5733 [31JY]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S6627 [21SE]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 975), S2602 [23AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see S. 2114), S699 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S2602 [23AP]

Dept. of State: allow issuance of a certain number of E–3 visas per year to Irish nationals (see S. 2005), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3978 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4823 [10JY]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S6271 [12SE]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S5381 [25JY]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

——— reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see S. 1190), S1422 [6MR]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see S. 1421), S5305 [24JY]

——— permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2345), S2655 [24AP]

Drugs: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (see S. 839), S1540 [8MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Federal agencies and departments: require independent regulatory agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to executive agencies (see S. 3468), S5870 [1AU]

Federal employees: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (see S. 376), S208 [31JA]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3731 [5JN]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S3175 [15MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6746 [13NO]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S6744 [13NO]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (see S. 3315), S4368 [20JN]

Government regulations: require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience (see S. 2337), S2601 [23AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 412), S4893 [11JY]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S2968 [8MY]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 1979), S2325 [16AP]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 821), S6455 [19SE]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S5979 [2AU]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2288), S2732 [25AP]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6747 [13NO]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S3130 [14MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1422 [6MR]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S1374 [2MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: authorize certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services (see S. 1468), S8364 [21DE]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S3088 [10MY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S4461 [25JN]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5732 [31JY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S2030 [26MR]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see S. 960), S2031 [26MR]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S6108 [11SE]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S6271 [12SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3633 [24MY]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 583), S6626 [21SE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 371), S494 [9FE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S1541 [8MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (see S. 3625), S6626 [21SE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8452 [27DE]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S7459 [5DE]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (see S. 3564), S6454 [19SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6272 [12SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 382), S1147 [29FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S351 [6FE]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (see S. Res. 524), S5733 [31JY]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S851 [16FE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 2150), S1541 [8MR]

States: recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S4204 [14JN]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S5259 [23JY]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 697), S6063 [10SE]

——— allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 557), S3977 [12JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S2825 [26AP]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1512), S3087 [10MY]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see S. 2074), S3977 [12JN]

——— expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see S. 974), S3043 [9MY]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S75 [24JA]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S6455 [19SE]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S6745 [13NO]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see S. 1575), S133 [26JA]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S2602 [23AP]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S3978 [12JN]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 845), S5257 [23JY]

——— repeal sunset of adoption credit expansion and adoption assistance programs and allow credit to be claimed in the year expenses are incurred, regardless of when the adoption becomes final (see S. 82), S699 [15FE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 2105), S614 [14FE] (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S6063 [10SE]

Transportation Security Administration: appoint passenger advocates at certain airports to assist elderly and disabled passengers who believe they have been mistreated by personnel (see S. 2207), S1847 [20MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3729 [5JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S3633 [24MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S164 [30JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3900 [11JN]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 433), S2655 [24AP]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

Tariff: alginic acid, ammonium alginate, potassium alginate, calcium alginate, and magnesium alginate (see S. 2833), S2927 [7MY]

——— propylene glycol alginates (see S. 2837), S2928 [7MY]

——— sodium alginate (see S. 2836), S2927 [7MY]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon (see S. 2838), S2928 [7MY]

Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see S. 3698), S8203 [19DE]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 611), S7686 [6DE]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

Letters

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): several individuals, S5437 [26JY]

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: by, S1168 [1MR]

——— Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

FEMA integrated public alert and warning system modernization: Brenda Battat, Hearing Loss Association of America, S2550 [19AP]

——— Gordon H. Smith, National Association of Broadcasters, S2550 [19AP]

——— Jim Mullen, National Emergency Management Association, S2550 [19AP]

——— John G. Paré, Jr., National Federation of the Blind, S2550 [19AP]

——— National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations, S2550 [19AP]

Postal Service surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS): David C. Williams, Postal Service, S2467 [18AP]

——— Patrick E. McFarland, OPM, S2467 [18AP]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Memorandums

Congressional Authority To Alter Postal Service Employee-Management Relations Including Collective Bargaining Agreements: Congressional Research Service, S2633 [24AP]

Privilege of the floor

Halvorsen, Peter, S7125 [28NO]

Remarks

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (S. Res. 471), S4428 [21JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S1042 [27FE], S5299 [24JY], S6416 [19SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6416 [19SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8466 [28DE]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, S6096 [11SE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7026 [28NO]

Army: study effectiveness of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, S7205 [29NO]

CBO: scoring method on savings achieved by refund of postal surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), S2564 [23AP]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8667 [2JA]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (S. 3567), S6461 [19SE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8539 [30DE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5715 [31JY]

Congress: clarify guidelines for personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees, S188 [31JA]

——— clarify the transaction reporting requirement is not applicable to widely held investment funds, S302 [2FE]

——— extend the same financial disclosure rules to executive branch and independent agencies, S241 [1FE], S301 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S181, S188, S200 [31JA], S241, S246, S247 [1FE], S299, S300, S301, S302, S310 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1977 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S143 [30JA]

——— require Members and employees to certify they have not used material, nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal financial benefit, S300 [2FE]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7026 [28NO], S7204 [29NO]

——— conduct environmental impact statement and create plan for establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast, S7204 [29NO]

——— establish drug take-back program, S7205 [29NO]

——— report on the effect of insider attacks upon the progress of the Afghanistan war, S7205 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S325 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (S. 2044), S209 [31JA]

Dept. of the Interior: reinstate Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, S1526 [8MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: anniversary of Veterans’ Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Caribou, ME, S4148• [13JN]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S6096 [11SE]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, S8274 [20DE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S6477 [20SE]

Eliot, ME: Eliot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S67• [24JA]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4411 [21JN]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S1508, S1528 [8MR]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246, S247 [1FE]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit appointees or staff from holding positions giving them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over entities in which they have a significant financial interest, S241 [1FE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3418 [22MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (S. 296), S107 [26JA]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3418 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: limit conference expenses, S2640 [24AP]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2583 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2691 [25AP]

FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (S. 2319), S2549 [19AP]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8466 [28DE]

Frumin, Alan S.: tribute (S. Res. 359), S201 [31JA]

Government regulations: reform (S. 602), S4411 [21JN]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7205 [29NO]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8466 [28DE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (S. Res. 599), S7204 [29NO]

John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.: anniversary, S3127• [14MY]

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, S4669• [27JN]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits for former Members who work as lobbyists or engage in lobbying activities, S200 [31JA]

——— require public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, S246, S247 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7661 [6DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2579 [23AP]

OPM: improve retirement reporting to ensure timely processing of Federal retirement benefits, S2568 [23AP], S2693 [25AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, S2212, S2232 [29MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1168 [1MR]

——— repeal, S2212, S2232 [29MR]

Postal Regulatory Commission: require evaluation of area mail processing studies if proposed closure or consolidation of postal facility is appealed, S2644 [24AP]

Postal Service: authorize move to a 5-day mail delivery service, S2581 [23AP], S2645 [24AP]

——— consider impact of regulations when developing a profitability plan, S2687 [25AP]

——— eliminate requirement to pre-fund Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, S2473 [18AP]

——— encourage colocation of an employee at a commercial or government entity to maintain local access to postal services, S2642 [24AP]

——— end mailbox use monopoly, S2650 [24AP]

——— establish pilot program to test alternative methods for the delivery of postal services, S2686 [25AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S1774–S1776 [19MR], S2377 [17AP], S2466, S2467, S2468, S2473 [18AP], S2561, S2563, S2568, S2581, S2583 [23AP], S2632, S2633, S2637, S2638, S2640, S2642, S2644, S2645, S2647, S2650 [24AP], S2685, S2686, S2687, S2688, S2691, S2693, S2695, S2696 [25AP], S6616 [21SE]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S2348, S2352 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), unanimous-consent agreement, S2539 [19AP]

——— maintain services to rural areas, S2562 [23AP]

——— modify process for closure or consolidation of post offices and postal facilities, S2638 [24AP]

——— permit postmasters and other supervisory organizations to participate in the planning and development of changes in work schedules and benefits, S2650 [24AP]

——— prohibit employees from engaging in collective bargaining, S2688 [25AP]

——— reduce the postal workforce by creating a mandatory retirement requirement for eligible employees, S2642 [24AP]

——— renegotiation of current collective bargaining agreements, S2632–S2634 [24AP]

——— request refund of postal surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) in order to finance buyouts and retirement incentives, S2467, S2468 [18AP], S2562, S2564 [23AP]

——— require closing of post offices in the Capitol Complex, S2685 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2156 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S2156 [28MR]

Presque Isle, ME: anniversary of Aroostook Medical Center, S3726• [5JN]

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (organization): tribute, S4818• [10JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1168 [1MR], S1508, S1526, S1528 [8MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7661 [6DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7661 [6DE]

Saco, ME: anniversary, S4633• [26JN]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979 [12DE]

Solon, ME: Solon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5294 [24JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2302 [16AP]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S2302 [16AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 2105), S618 [14FE]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5714, S5715 [31JY], S5907 [2AU], S6783 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5361 [25JY], S5436 [26JY]

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers (business): tribute, S698• [15FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2218), S1938 [21MR]

Veterans: include certain veterans organizations as eligible recipient organizations for donation of Federal surplus personal property through State agencies, S6096 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S4936, S4937 [12JY]

Reports

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi: by, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8530–S8539 [30DE]

Statements

Application of Insider Trading Law to Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staffs: Robert Khuzami, SEC, S144–S146 [30JA]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Aspen Homeland Security Group, S5437 [26JY]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S8260 [20DE]

Brown, Senator Scott P., S7698 [10DE]

Epplin, Robert, S6617 [21SE]

Hutchison, Senator, S7697 [10DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8257 [20DE]

Kalikow, Theodora J., S3231• [16MY]

Kyl, Senator, S7648 [6DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S7647 [6DE]

Lugar, Senator, S7649 [6DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1904 [21MR]

Snowe, Senator, S7647 [6DE]

COLLINSVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Collinsville High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E217 [16FE]

Wilkerson Chapel: anniversary, E982 [5JN]

COLLINSVILLE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROMOTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5625), H3985, H3986 [26JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5625, provisions, H3985 [26JN]

COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Jineth Bedoya Lima, S1500 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Secret Service: call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia, H1829 [16AP]

——— call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia and El Salvador, H2138 [26AP]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Uribe, Alvaro: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Reports filed

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

COLORA, MD

Remarks in Senate

West Nottingham Academy: anniversary, S491 [9FE]

COLORADO

Bills and resolutions

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (see S. 2341), S2655 [24AP] (see H.R. 4073), H943 [17FE]

Forest Service: convey Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, CO (see H.R. 6370), H5859 [11SE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (see S. 3400), S5133 [18JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see S. 3648), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

U.S. Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 692), H3807 [19JN]

Year of Water: recognize proclamation (see S. Res. 465), S3234 [16MY]

Letters

Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act: Ernest F. Kuhlman, San Juan County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

——— Kellie C. Hotter, Robert A. Lieb, Jr., and Wallace White, La Plata County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

Wind power production tax credit extension: Colorado congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

Obituaries

Blunk, Jonathan, H5299 [26JY]

Boik, Alexander J. (A.J.), H5299 [26JY]

Childress, Jesse, H5299 [26JY]

Cowden, Gordon W., H5299 [26JY]

Ghawi, Jessica, H5300 [26JY]

Larimer, John, H5300 [26JY]

McQuinn, Matt, H5300 [26JY]

Medek, Micayla, H5300 [26JY]

Moser, Veronica, H5300 [26JY]

Sullivan, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Teves, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Wingo, Rebecca, H5299 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Sense To Find . . .,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5301 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Ambul, Maria: American Heritage Girl (organization) Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY], H5297–H5302 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081, H5082, H5117, H5118 [23JY], H5135, H5149 [24JY], H5212 [25JY], H5532 [1AU], E1362 [31JY], E1416 [3AU]

——— opening of Colorado Biobusiness Accelerator, E1611 [21SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (H.R. 2621), H2678–H2680 [15MY], H2781 [16MY]

Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, E396 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), H5432, H5433 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

Disasters: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Waldo Canyon, E1201 [29JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H45 [18JA]

Forest Service: convey Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, CO (H.R. 6370), H5781 [11SE]

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum recipient of Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award, E1123 [21JN]

Herman, David: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1359 [31JY]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E733 [8MY], E1558 [19SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, H5149 [24JY]

KYGT–Radio (Clear Creek, CO): anniversary, E1809 [27NO]

Lamar Community College: anniversary, E1663 [28SE]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, H5532 [1AU]

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

——— ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

Peterson AFB, CO: 302d Airlift Wing rededication of SUMIT 38 Memorial, E1317 [25JY]

Washington County, CO: anniversary, E1597 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), S5628 [26JY]

——— condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5296, S5297 [24JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5239, S5243, S5244, S5248, S5250 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5364 [25JY], S5466 [26JY], S5863 [1AU]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

——— remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (S. 1047), S588 [14FE], S8553 [30DE]

Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, S1844 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), S8552 [30DE]

Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal, S6835 [15NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Forest Service: reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN], S4660 [27JN]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S7342 [3DE]

Honor Flight Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, S6731 [13NO]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (S. 3400), S5138, S5139 [18JY]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, S5239 [23JY]

Shaw, Mike: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1420 [6MR]

United Way: anniversary, S3890 [11JN], S3974 [12JN]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5454–S5457 [26JY]

Year of Water: recognize proclamation (S. Res. 465), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Reports filed

Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 112–473), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture Acceptance of the Quitclaim, Disclaimer, and Relinquishment of a Railroad Right of Way Within and Adjacent to Pike National Forest: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4073) (H. Rept. 112–599), H4906 [17JY]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1047) (S. Rept. 112–122), S41 [23JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 134, condemn, Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5297 [26JY]

H.R. 2621, Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act, H2679 [15MY]

H.R. 4073, Dept. of Agriculture acceptance of quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co., H5432 [31JY]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

S. 1047, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act, S8553 [30DE]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5309 [24JY]

S. Res. 465, recognize proclamation of the Year of Water in Colorado, S3239, S3241 [16MY]

Tributes

Bennet, Senator, S3503 [23MY]

Levin, Senator, S7300 [30NO]

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to women’s softball team, E170 [9FE]

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, E396 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, S1844 [20MR]

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Matsushima, John: National Western Stock Show (organization) Citizen of the West honoree, H7278 [19DE]

COLORADO VETERANS RESOURCE COALITION

Remarks in House

Crawford House: anniversary of homeless veterans shelter, E396 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Crawford House: anniversary of homeless veterans shelter, S1844 [20MR]

COLORADOBIZ (publication)

Remarks in House

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

COLORED WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Southwest Belmont Community Association: tribute, E144 [6FE]

COLSON, CHARLES W.

Articles and editorials

Charles Colson Found Freedom in Prison, S3163 [15MY], E662 [26AP]

Eulogies

By Emily Colson, E996 [6JN]

By Timothy George, E996–E998 [6JN]

Obituaries

Chuck Colson, Founder of Prison Fellowship & Colson Center for Christian World View, Dies at Age 80: Prison Fellowship (organization), E644 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2044 [24AP], H2214 [27AP], H2800–H2807 [16MY], E643 [25AP], E662 [26AP], E821 [16MY], E996 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2594 [23AP], S3162 [15MY]

COLSON, EMILY

Eulogies

Colson, Charles W., E996 [6JN]

COLSON, LARRY W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1596 [21SE]

COLUMBIA, MD

Remarks in Senate

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: anniversary, S6263 [12SE]

COLUMBIA, MO

Remarks in House

Rock Bridge High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E522 [16AP]

——— tribute to girls’ swimming and diving team, E526, E533 [16AP]

University of Missouri: anniversary of Elmer Ellis Library, E715 [7MY]

——— Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

COLUMBIA, SC

Remarks in House

South Carolina: formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

University of South Carolina: inclusion of Honors Program in Public University Honors (organization) list of top honors programs, H2044 [24AP]

——— tribute to Army ROTC program, H6431 [27NO]

——— tribute to football team, H7578 [2JA]

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, E937 [31MY]

Mailman School of Public Health: tribute to Dept. of Sociomedical Sciences Doctoral Program/Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity, E1662 [28SE]

COLUMBINE-HONDO WILDERNESS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2468), S2828 [26AP]

Texts of

S. 2468, provisions, S2828–S2830 [26AP]

COLUMBUS, GA

Bills and resolutions

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (see H.R. 6133), H4907 [17JY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (see S. 3363), S4773 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383 [1AU]

Muscogee Retired Educators Association: anniversary, E1102 [21JN]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Georgia State Workshop of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, E1645 [21SE]

Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1521 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), S4781 [29JN]

Texts of

S. 3363, National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt, S4781 [29JN], H5613 [1AU]

COLUMBUS, NE

Remarks in House

Industrial Systems & Supply, Inc.: SBA Nebraska Small Business of the Year award recipient, E424 [22MR]

COLUMBUS, OH

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 375), S614 [14FE]

Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5985), H3914 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Alvis House (organization): anniversary, E382 [19MR]

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: anniversary, E1081 [19JN], E1132 [25JN]

Forest Park Civic Association: anniversary, E983 [5JN]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team, E1877 [5DE]

Rotary Club of Columbus: anniversary, E107 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 375), S657, S658 [14FE]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

Ohio: tribute to teams advancing to Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament, S1919 [21MR]

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Reseach Institute: tribute, S4457 [25JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 375, anniversary, S637, S658 [14FE]

COLVIN, ARLENE D.

Remarks in House

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

COLVIN, CHRISTOPHER C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3512 [23MY]

COLVIN, JULIAN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5688 [2AU]

COLVIN, MARIE C.

Articles and editorials

From the Archives—Colvin ’78 Reflects on Yale Career, S1183 [1MR]

Marie Colvin—The Natural, S1184 [1MR]

Remembering Journalist Marie Colvin, S1185 [1MR]

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 404), S2001 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1183–S1186 [1MR]

Tribute (S. Res. 404), S2006 [22MR]

Statements

Tribute to Marie C. Colvin: Gerald Weaver, S1184 [1MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 404, tribute, S2004, S2007 [22MR]

COMBAT MEDICAL SYSTEMS (business)

Remarks in House

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to opening of new office after original location was destroyed by tornado, E639 [25AP]

COMBATING AUTISM ACT

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

COMBATING DANGEROUS SYNTHETIC STIMULANTS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 409), S680, S681 [15FE]

COMBATING DESIGNER DRUGS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 839), S680, S681 [15FE]

COMBS, GLENN

Articles and editorials

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Clay County, KY: tribute to World War II veterans, S3078 [10MY]

COMBS, PEGGY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1482 [11SE]

COMBS, TOLEMAN

Articles and editorials

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Clay County, KY: tribute to World War II veterans, S3078 [10MY]

COMMEMORATIVE COINS see Coins

COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS see Postage and Stamps

COMMENTARY (publication)

Articles and editorials

Who Will Defend the Defenders?, E959–E962 [1JN]

COMMERCE, CA

Remarks in House

Unified Grocers (company): anniversary, E1019 [7JN]

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1950) (S. Rept. 112–238), S6744 [13NO]

COMMERCIAL SEAFOOD CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

COMMISSION ON AMERICANS LIVING ABROAD

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

COMMISSION ON AMERICANS LIVING ABROAD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

COMMISSION ON FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROCESSING DELAYS

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

COMMISSION ON POSTAL REORGANIZATION

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S2630–S2632, S2640, S2641 [24AP]

COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 6505), H6274 [21SE]

COMMISSION TO ACCELERATE THE END OF BREAST CANCER

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 3237), S3631 [24MY]

COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT FATALITIES

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE] (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 6655), H7313–H7317 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (H.R. 6655), S8666, S8667 [2JA]

Establish (S. 3705), S8355, S8364 [21DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6655, Protect Our Kids Act, H7313 [19DE]

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MUSEUM

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 6421), E1538 [14SE]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 3567), S6461 [19SE]

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1667 [28SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

COMMITTEE FOR THE CUMULATIVE ANALYSIS OF REGULATIONS THAT IMPACT ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING IN THE U.S.

Remarks in House

EPA: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of rules and actions, H6217, H6218 [20SE]

COMMITTEE ON AGING (Senate, Special)

Reports filed

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia—Comparison of International Approaches (S. Rept. 112–254), S8203 [19DE]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 822), H6535 [29NO]

Letters

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1874 [17AP]

Strategic Energy Production Act, H3876 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 822), H6524 [29NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–574), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–749), H7589 [3JA]

Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Improve CFTC Consideration of Costs and Benefits of Regulations and Orders (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 112–482), H2811 [16MY]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act (H.R. 3336) (H. Rept. 112–390), H639 [8FE]

Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act (H.R. 2586) (H. Rept. 112–345), H639 [8FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 822, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6524 [29NO]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY (Senate)

Reports filed

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Nomination of Bruce J. Sherrick to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors, S699 [15FE]

Nomination of Chester J. Culver to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors, S699 [15FE]

Nomination of Michael T. Scuse To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, S699 [15FE]

Nomination of Michael T. Scuse to the CCC Board of Directors, S699 [15FE]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (House)

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: permission to file privileged reports, H2745 [16MY]

CBO: extend requirement to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Committees on Appropriations of each chamber, H406 [2FE]

Staff: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–570), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–748), H7589 [3JA]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals (H. Rept. 112–489), H3166 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 5856) (H. Rept. 112–493), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6091) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2013 (H. Rept. 112–465), H2441 [8MY]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Members of Congress: designate chairman (see S. Res. 627), S8302 [20DE]

Remarks in House

CBO: extend requirement to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Committees on Appropriations of each chamber, H406 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

Members and staff: tribute, S8343 [21DE]

Members of Congress: designate chairman (S. Res. 627), S8320 [20DE]

Mikulski, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S8249 [20DE]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals (S. Rept. 112–156), S2545 [19AP]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals (S. Rept. 112–160), S2730 [25AP]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals (S. Rept. 112–175), S3976 [12JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals (S. Rept. 112–252), S8138 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 5856) (S. Rept. 112–196), S5976 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 627, chairman designation, S8305, S8320 [20DE]

Tributes

Mikulski, Senator, S8343 [21DE], H7364 [20DE]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE] (see H. Res. 707), H4064 [26JN]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2796 [16MY], E841, E842 [17MY], E868, E869 [18MY]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5413 [31JY]

National missile defense system funding, H5031 [19JY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3235 [30MY]

Strategic Energy Production Act, H3876 [20JN]

U.S. agreement with Russia relative to missile defenses, H5032 [19JY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: require force reduction proposals at military installations be submitted as part of the President’s budget request and include an evaluation of consequences of such closures or realignments, H3141 [18MY], H6593 [4DE]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 707), H4028 [26JN]

Navy: report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–575), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–744), H7585 [2JA]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–479), H2662 [11MY], H2712 [15MY]

Resignations

Ruppersberger, Representative, H3979 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H887 [16FE]

H. Res. 707, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H4028 [26JN]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Lavelle, John D.: authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (see S. Res. 629), S8590 [31DE]

Letters

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea ratification, S5009 [16JY]

Lists

Staff, S8326 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: require force reduction proposals at military installations be submitted as part of the President’s budget request and include an evaluation of consequences of such closures or realignments, H3141 [18MY], H6593 [4DE]

Navy: report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Lavelle, John D.: authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (S. Res. 629), S8610 [31DE]

Nomination lists, S907 [17FE]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations, S907, S908 [17FE], S2000 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Army Nominations, S907, S908 [17FE], S2000, S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 3254) (S. Rept. 112–173), S3688 [4JN]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Marine Corps Nominations, S907, S908, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366, S4367 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Navy Nominations, S907, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366–S4368 [20JN], S5380, S5381 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Nomination of Derek H. Chollet To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Affairs, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Erin C. Conaton To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Frank Kendall III To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of James N. Miller, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Jessica L. Wright To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Reserve Affairs, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Katharina G. McFarland To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, S3514 [23MY]

Nomination of Kathleen H. Hicks To Be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Mark W. Lippert To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, S907 [17FE]

Nomination of Scott L. Silliman To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge, S4366 [20JN]

Nomination of Sean Sullivan to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, S5380 [25JY]

Nomination of William B. Pollard III To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge, S4366 [20JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 629, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force, S8592, S8610 [31DE]

Tributes

Pryor, Senator, S8338 [21DE]

COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Reports filed

Nomination of Christy L. Romero To Be Dept. of the Treasury Troubled Assest Relief Program Special Inpsector General, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Jeremiah O. Norton to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Jeremy C. Stein to the FRS Board of Governors, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Jerome H. Powell to the FRS Board of Governors, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Richard B. Berner To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director, S2242 [29MR]

Strengthen Multilateral Sanctions Regime Against Iran and Expand Sanctions Relative to the Energy Sector, Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation, and Human Rights Abuses (S. 2101), S567 [13FE]

Tributes

Johnson, Senator Tim, S3159 [15MY]

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION (Senate)

Reports filed

Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Forecasting and Monitoring, and Mitigation and Control (S. 1701) (S. Rept. 112–237), S6744 [13NO]

America’s Cup Act (S. 1759) (S. Rept. 112–246), S7458 [5DE]

Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1665) (S. Rept. 112–135), S131 [26JA]

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act (S. 1950) (S. Rept. 112–238), S6744 [13NO]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Convey Real Property of NOAA in Ketchikan, AK (S. 1307) (S. Rept. 112–239), S6800 [14NO]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization (S. 46) (S. Rept. 112–210), S6270 [12SE]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act (S. 1952) (S. Rept. 112–162), S2730 [25AP]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S. 52) (S. Rept. 112–132), S131 [26JA]

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act (S. 1449), S6800 [14NO]

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act (S. 1449) (S. Rept. 112–261), S8363 [21DE]

National Hurricane Research Initiative Act (S. 692), S6800 [14NO]

National Hurricane Research Initiative Act (S. 692) (S. Rept. 112–266), S8665 [2JA]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act (S. 646) (S. Rept. 112–150), S1049 [27FE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act Reauthorization and Amendments (S. 2388), S6800 [14NO]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act Reauthorization and Amendments (S. 2388) (S. Rept. 112–256), S8203 [19DE]

NOAA Conveyance of Property to Pascagoula, MS (S. 363) (S. Rept. 112–133), S131 [26JA]

NOAA Nominations, S5731 [31JY]

Nomination of Michael P. Huerta To Be FAA Administrator, S5731 [31JY]

Nomination of Patricia K. Falcone To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Associate Director, S5731 [31JY]

Nomination of William P. Doyle to the Federal Maritime Commission, S5731 [31JY]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act Reauthorization (S. 962) (S. Rept. 112–151), S1049 [27FE]

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 112–140), S163 [30JA]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act (S. 1980), S6800 [14NO]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act (S. 1980) (S. Rept. 112–255), S8203 [19DE]

Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (S. 911) (S. Rept. 112–260), S8363 [21DE]

R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Preservation Act (S. 2279), S6800 [14NO]

R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Preservation Act (S. 2279) (S. Rept. 112–247), S7458 [5DE]

Research and Innovative Technology Administration Transportation Research and Development Reauthorization and Improvement (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 112–236), S6744 [13NO]

Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act (S. 1657) (S. Rept. 112–141), S163 [30JA]

Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization (SPECTRUM) Act (S. 911), S6800 [14NO]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act (S. 485) (S. Rept. 112–134), S131 [26JA]

Trash Free Seas Act (S. 1119) (S. Rept. 112–161), S2730 [25AP]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act (S. 3410) (S. Rept. 112–248), S7458 [5DE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension (S. 3410), S5731 [31JY]

COMMITTEE ON DOMESTIC JUSTICE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Letters

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2613 [10MY]

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (Joint)

Factsheets

Payroll Tax Cut Supported the Economic Recovery, Created Jobs and Bolstered the Social Security Trust Fund in 2012, S7418 [5DE]

Reports filed

Joint Economic Report (S. Rept. 112–253), S8138 [18DE]

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 590), H1427 [20MR]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E868 [18MY]

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program, H5816 [11SE]

Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 590), H1411 [20MR]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–569), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–714), H7423 [20DE]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 590, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1411 [20MR]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE (House)

Analyses

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Press Release Regarding Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H2607–H2609 [10MY]

Articles and editorials

Lobby E-Mails Show Depth of Obama Ties to Drug Industry, S4445 [25JN]

ObamaCare’s Secret History—How a Pfizer CEO and Big Pharma Colluded With the White House at the Public’s Expense, S4444 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 590), H1427 [20MR]

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6603 [4DE]

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act, H6136 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E869 [18MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act, H7303 [19DE]

No More Solyndras Act, H6008 [14SE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1874 [17AP]

Strategic Energy Production Act, H3876 [20JN]

Memorandums

Investigation of Alleged Agreements Between the White House and Health Care Industry Stakeholders Prior to Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S4443, S4444 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 590), H1411 [20MR]

Dept. of Energy: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

Reports filed

Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act (H.R. 1206) (H. Rept. 112–694), H6396 [15NO]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–561), H4653 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–746), H7589 [3JA]

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (H.R. 5865) (H. Rept. 112–659), H5764 [10SE]

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act (H.R. 6190) (H. Rept. 112–673), H6059 [14SE]

FCC Consolidated Reporting Act (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 112–443), H1844 [16AP]

FCC Process Reform Act (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 112–414), H1390 [19MR]

FDA Reform Act (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 112–495), H3171 [25MY]

Gasoline Regulations Act (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act (S. 710) (H. Rept. 112–654), H5764 [10SE]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 112–563), H4654 [29JN]

Medicare Decisions Accountability Act (H.R. 452) (H. Rept. 112–412), H1366 [16MR]

Motor Vehicle Insurance Cost Reporting Requirement Law Repeal (H.R. 5898) (H. Rept. 112–591), H4774 [10JY]

No More Solyndras Act (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

North American Energy Access Act (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 112–703), H6828 [17DE]

Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Under Which the Internet Has Thrived (H. Con. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 112–564), H4654 [29JN]

Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act (H.R. 4273) (H. Rept. 112–586), H4684 [9JY]

Strategic Energy Production Act (H.R. 4480) (H. Rept. 112–520), H3698 [8JN]

Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act (H.R. 1063) (H. Rept. 112–715), H7423 [20DE]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension (H.R. 6131) (H. Rept. 112–653), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 590, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1411 [20MR]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Senate)

Reports filed

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act (S. 322) (S. Rept. 112–108), S41 [23JA]

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act (S. 499) (S. Rept. 112–110), S41 [23JA]

Dept. of Energy Administrative Improvement Act (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values (S. 1134) (S. Rept. 112–124), S42 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior Right-of-Way Permits for Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation Utility Systems in Denali National Park and Preserve Nonwilderness Areas (S. 302) (S. Rept. 112–107), S41 [23JA]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

First State National Historical Park Act (S. 323) (S. Rept. 112–109), S41 [23JA]

Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 112–145), S388 [7FE]

Geothermal Production Expansion Act (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

Illabot Creek Segment Designation as a Component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 888) (S. Rept. 112–119), S41 [23JA]

Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act (H.R. 441) (S. Rept. 112–129), S42 [23JA]

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act (S. 802) (S. Rept. 112–117), S41 [23JA]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act (S. 1047) (S. Rept. 112–122), S41 [23JA]

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act (S. 1325) (S. Rept. 112–125), S42 [23JA]

Memorial Establishment on Federal Land in the District of Columbia To Honor Free African Americans and Slaves Who Fought During the American Revolution (S. 883) (S. Rept. 112–118), S41 [23JA]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act (S. 1478) (S. Rept. 112–128), S42 [23JA]

Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act (S. 526) (S. Rept. 112–112), S41 [23JA]

Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act (S. 264) (S. Rept. 112–106), S41 [23JA]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Battlefields Under the American Battlefield Protection Program (S. 779) (S. Rept. 112–116), S41 [23JA]

Nomination of Adam E. Sieminski To Be Energy Information Administration Administrator, S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Anthony T. Clark to FERC, S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of John R. Norris to FERC, S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Marcilynn A. Burke To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Land and Mineral Management, S2820 [26AP]

Oregon Caves Revitalization Act (S. 765) (S. Rept. 112–114), S41 [23JA]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation District of Columbia Commemorative Work Authorization (S. 1421) (S. Rept. 112–127), S42 [23JA]

Public Lands Service Corps Act (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area Establishment Act (S. 667) (S. Rept. 112–113), S41 [23JA]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act (S. 114) (S. Rept. 112–103), S41 [23JA]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act (S. 140) (S. Rept. 112–104), S41 [23JA]

South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act (H.R. 461) (S. Rept. 112–130), S42 [23JA]

South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act (S. 500) (S. Rept. 112–111), S41 [23JA]

10 Million Solar Roofs Act (S. 1108) (S. Rept. 112–144), S388 [7FE]

Tennessee Wilderness Act (S. 1090) (S. Rept. 112–123), S42 [23JA]

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act (S. 970) (S. Rept. 112–121), S41 [23JA]

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS (Senate)

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment, S2949 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Government regulations: release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Reports filed

Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act (S. 3370), S5870 [1AU]

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL (H.R. 1791), S4821 [10JY]

Captive Primate Safety Act (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112–139), S131 [26JA]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Eliot Ness ATF Building, Washington, DC (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act (S. 810) (S. Rept. 112–242), S7302 [30NO]

Iuka, MS, Yellow Creek Port Properties Transfer Approval (S. 1735) (S. Rept. 112–243), S7302 [30NO]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT (S. 3311), S4821 [10JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundary Revision of Units in Rhode Island (S. 1296) (S. Rept. 112–138), S131 [26JA]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act (S. 2018) (S. Rept. 112–184), S5046 [16JY]

McKininey Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act (H.R. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–190), S5211 [19JY]

Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act (S. 2156) (S. Rept. 112–216), S6451 [19SE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (S. 1813), S350 [6FE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments (S. 1494) (S. Rept. 112–215), S6451 [19SE]

National Fish Habitat Conservation Act (S. 1201) (S. Rept. 112–187), S5084 [17JY]

Nomination of Allison M. Macfarlene to the NRC, S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of John Peabody to the Mississippi River Commission, S5381 [25JY]

Nomination of Kristine L. Svinicki to the NRC, S4417 [21JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act (S. 2282) (S. Rept. 112–217), S6451 [19SE]

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 112–212), S6451 [19SE]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK (S. 2251), S8451 [27DE]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY (S. 2326), S8451 [27DE]

Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847) (S. Rept. 112–264), S8451 [27DE]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]

Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act (S. 76) (S. Rept. 112–213), S6451 [19SE]

Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization for and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes (S. 2104) (S. Rept. 112–189), S5211 [19JY]

Wildlife Disease Emergency Act (S. 357) (S. Rept. 112–214), S6451 [19SE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (House)

Appointments

Members, H928 [17FE]

Bills and resolutions

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (see H. Res. 755), H5707 [2AU]

Letters

Appointment of substitute Members to serve for any Committee on Ethics (House) proceeding related to the matter of Representative Waters: Representative Bonner, H927 [17FE]

Remarks in House

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (H. Res. 755), H5635–H5639 [2AU]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–739), H7516 [31DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Berkley (H. Rept. 112–716), H7423 [20DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Buchanan (H. Rept. 112–588), H4774 [10JY]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Meeks (H. Rept. 112–709), H7423 [20DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Richardson (H. Rept. 112–642), H5628 [1AU]

In the Matter of Arrests of Members of the House Outside the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC (H. Rept. 112–419), H1541 [22MR]

In the Matter of Joy Henrichs (H. Rept. 112–696), H6427 [16NO]

In the Matter of Representative Tim Ryan (H. Rept. 112–710), H7423 [20DE]

In the Matter of Representative Waters (H. Rept. 112–690), H6284 [25SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 755, adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on Representative Richardson use of congressional staff to perform campaign work, H5635 [2AU]

COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (Senate, Select)

Reports

Activities, S203 [31JA]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (Senate)

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: clarify Committee on Finance (Senate) vetting process relative to request for nominee’s tax returns, S6421 [19SE]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act (S. 2132) (S. Rept. 112–152), S1049 [27FE]

Nomination of Albert G. Lauber To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S8364 [21DE]

Nomination of Mark J. Mazur To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Tax Policy, S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Matthew S. Rutherford To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Financial Markets, S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Meredith M. Broadbent to the ITC, S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Ronald L. Buch To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S8364 [21DE]

Prevention of Importation of Merchandise Into the U.S. in a Manner That Evades Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders (S. 3524) (S. Rept. 112–209), S6062 [10SE]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 751), H5629 [1AU]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus, H1822 [16AP]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, H1816 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act, H5616 [1AU]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, H1825 [16AP]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1819 [16AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, H5618 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 751), H5538 [1AU]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–559), H4653 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–742), H7585 [2JA]

Adjust Date on Which Consolidated Assets Are Determined for Purposes of Exempting Certain Instruments of Smaller Institutions From Capital Deductions (H.R. 3128) (H. Rept. 112–566), H4654 [29JN]

Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

Equity in Government Compensation Act (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1209 [6MR]

Limit Fee Disclosure Requirement for an Automatic Teller Machine to the Screen of That Machine (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 112–576), H4654 [29JN]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1133 [1MR]

Repeal Certain Indemnification Requirements for Regulatory Authorities To Obtain Access to Swap Data Required To Be Provided by Swaps Entities (H.R. 4235) (H. Rept. 112–471), H2565 [9MY]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act (H.R. 2446) (H. Rept. 112–633), H5524 [31JY]

SEC Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 2308) (H. Rept. 112–453), H2123 [25AP]

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

U.S. Covered Bond Act (H.R. 940) (H. Rept. 112–407), H1152 [5MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 751, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5538 [1AU]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS (House)

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act, H6136 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E868 [18MY]

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, H4874 [17JY]

Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–552), H4155 [27JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–743), H7585 [2JA]

Require Congressional Approval of Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Foreign Countries (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 112–507), H3265 [30MY]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Statements

Enewetak People—Challenges Facing the Only Population Ever Resettled on a Nuclear Test Site: Jack Ading, H4891 [17JY]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (Senate)

Remarks in Senate

Foreign Service: nominations, S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S613, S614 [14FE], S2084, S2085 [27MR], S2820 [26AP], S4297, S4298 [19JN], S4788 [9JY], S5485, S5486 [26JY], S6452, S6453 [19SE], S6685 [21SE], S8668 [2JA]

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Commend Rotary International Efforts To Prevent and Eradicate Polio (S. Res. 473), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Iran for Continued Persecution, Imprisonment, and Sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the Charge of Apostasy (S. Res. 385), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign Service Nominations, S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Haiti Reforestation Act (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act (S. 414) (S. Rept. 112–170), S3514 [23MY]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

Nomination of Alexander M. Laskaris To Be Ambassador to Guinea, S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Anne C. Richard To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Carlos Pascual To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of David B. Wharton To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe, S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Dawn M. Liberi To Be Ambassador to Burundi, S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Deborah R. Malac To Be Ambassador to Liberia, S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Dorothea-Maria Rosen To Be Ambassador to Micronesia, S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Douglas M. Griffiths To Be Ambassador to Mozambique, S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Earl W. Gast To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Africa, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Edward M. Alford To Be Ambassador to Gambia, S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Frederick D. Barton To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Gene A. Cretz To Be Ambassador to Ghana, S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Gina K. Abercrombie-Winstanley To Be Ambassador to Malta, S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Greta C. Holtz To Be Ambassador to Oman, S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jacob Walles To Be Ambassador to Tunisia, S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Jay N. Anania To Be Ambassador to Suriname, S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey D. Levine To Be Ambassador to Estonia, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of John C. Stevens To Be Ambassador to Libya, S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of John M. Koenig To Be Ambassador to Cyprus, S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jonathan D. Farrar To Be Ambassador to Panama, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be U.S. Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Vienna Office, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Julissa Reynoso To Be Ambassador to Uruguay, S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Kenneth H. Merten To Be Ambassador to Croatia, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield To Be Foreign Service Director General, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Makila James To Be Ambassador to Swaziland, S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Marcie B. Ries To Be Ambassador to Bulgaria, S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Mark A. Pekala To Be Ambassador to Latvia, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Mark L. Asquino To Be Ambassador to Guinea, S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Michael A. Raynor To Be Ambassador to Benin, S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Michael D. Kirby To Be Ambassador to Serbia, S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Michele J. Sison To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Nancy J. Powell To Be Ambassador to India, S614 [14FE]

Nomination of Pamela A. White To Be Ambassador to Haiti, S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Peter W. Bodde To Be Ambassador to Nepal, S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Phyllis M. Powers To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Piper A. Wind Campbell To Be Ambassador to Mongolia, S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Richard B. Norland To Be Ambassador to Georgia, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Richard G. Olson To Be Ambassador to Pakistan, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Richard L. Morningstar To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan, S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Robert E. Whitehead To Be Ambassador to Togo, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Sara M. Aviel To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Alternate Executive Director, S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Scott H. DeLisi To Be Ambassador to Uganda, S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Senator Isakson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Senator Leahy To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Sharon E.W. Villarosa To Be Ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles, S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Poland, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Susan Marsh Elliott To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan, S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tara D. Sonenshine To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy, S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Thomas H. Armbruster To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands, S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Timothy M. Broas To Be Ambassador to the Netherlands, S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Kosovo, S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Walter North To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of William E. Todd To Be Ambassador to Cambodia, S2084 [27MR]

Presidential Requirement To Report to Congress on All Known Syrian Opposition Groups and the Number and Security of Weapons Used by the Regime and Opposition Forces (S. 2224), S2819 [26AP]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Promote Peace and Stability in Sudan (S. Res. 397), S2166 [28MR]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 112–191), S5257 [23JY]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

Tribute to Laura Pollán (S. Res. 342), S613 [14FE]

U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act (S. 2165) (S. Rept. 112–179), S4674 [27JN]

Water for the World Act (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Tributes

Lugar, Senator, S3009–S3011 [9MY], S3052, S3054 [10MY]

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS (Senate)

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Remarks in Senate

‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’: release, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Fungal meningitis: investigation of fungal meningitis outbreak resulting from tainted medication, S6846 [15NO]

Public Health Service: nominations, S6453 [19SE]

Staff: tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Reports filed

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

FDA Safety and Innovation Act (S. 2516), S2922 [7MY]

Nomination of Adam Gamoran to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Bonnie L. Bassler to the NSF National Science Board, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of David J. Chard to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Deborah J. Jeffrey To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Inspector General, S4150 [13JN]

Nomination of Deborah S. Delisle To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Erica L. Groshen To Be BLS Commissioner, S4150 [13JN]

Nomination of Hirokazu Yoshikawa to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Judith D. Singer to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Kamilah O. Martin-Proctor to the National Council on Disability, S4151 [13JN]

Nomination of Larry V. Hedges to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors, S4150 [13JN]

Nomination of Sara A. Gelser to the National Council on Disability, S4151 [13JN]

Nomination of Susanna Loeb to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors, S4151 [13JN]

Public Health Service Nominations, S6453 [19SE]

Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act (S. 3566), S6451 [19SE]

Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act (S. 3391), S6451 [19SE]

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 707), H4064 [26JN]

Letters

Border Security Information Improvement Act, H6119 [19SE]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act, H2672 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2796 [16MY]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, H6732 [12DE]

FEMA programs and activities reauthorization, H6110 [19SE]

Intelligence services appropriations, H3309 [31MY]

Secure Border Act, E972 [5JN]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act, E1176 [28JN]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, E1659 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 707), H4028 [26JN]

Religion: radicalization in the American Muslim community hearings, E1254 [17JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–552), H3702 [12JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–730), H7435 [27DE]

Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 112–498), H3265 [30MY]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act (H.R. 3563) (H. Rept. 112–685), H6230 [20SE]

Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act (H.R. 3140) (H. Rept. 112–467), H2441 [8MY]

Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 112–592), H4827 [11JY]

Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 112–498), H3265 [30MY]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act (H.R. 4251) (H. Rept. 112–521), H3702 [12JN]

Transportation Security Administration Transfer of Unclaimed Money Recovered at Airport Security Checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (H.R. 2179) (H. Rept. 112–468), H2441 [8MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act (H.R. 2764) (H. Rept. 112–466), H2441 [8MY]

Resignations

Speier, Representative, H887 [16FE]

Testimonies

American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization Within Their Community: Qanta A.A. Ahmed, E1255–E1258 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 707, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H4028 [26JN]

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: authorize release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Letters

IRS enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity, S6429, S6432 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

National security: release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8530–S8541 [30DE]

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: authorize release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Reports

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi, S8530–S8539 [30DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 111th Congress (S. Rept. 112–193), S5731 [31JY]

Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building, Cedar Park, TX (H.R. 298), S2730 [25AP]

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ (H.R. 2668), S2921 [7MY]

Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office, Geneva, NY (H.R. 2244), S2730 [25AP]

D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act (S. 1379) (S. Rept. 112–178), S4460 [25JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Programs Authorization (S. 1546) (S. Rept. 112–249), S8041 [13DE]

Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act (S. 792), S5731 [31JY]

District of Columbia Southwest Waterfront Development Promotion (H.R. 2297) (S. Rept. 112–154), S2242 [29MR]

District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act (H.R. 3902), S4950 [12JY]

District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act (H.R. 3902) (S. Rept. 112–186), S5046 [16JY]

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (S. 1910) (S. Rept. 112–257), S8203 [19DE]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 112–241), S6947 [27NO]

Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act (S. 2061) (S. Rept. 112–171), S3630 [24MY]

GAO Improvement Act (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

GAO Mandates Revision Act (S. 3315) (S. Rept. 112–219), S6451 [19SE]

Hatch Act Modernization Act (S. 2170) (S. Rept. 112–211), S6339 [13SE]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 112–181), S4950 [12JY]

Interagency Personnel Rotation Act (S. 1268) (S. Rept. 112–235), S6744 [13NO]

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY (H.R. 2079), S2730 [25AP]

Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act (S. 1100), S8203 [19DE]

Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building, St. Charles, MO (H.R. 3248), S2730 [25AP]

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO (H.R. 3247), S2730 [25AP]

Master Sergeant Daniel L. Fedder Post Office, Pine City, MN (H.R. 3220), S3233 [16MY]

Nomination of Joseph G. Jordan To Be OMB Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator, S3234 [16MY]

Nomination of Mark A. Robbins to the Merit Systems Protection Board, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Roy W. McLeese III To Be District of Columbia Court of Appeals Associate Judge, S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Tony Hammond to the Postal Regulatory Commission, S2730 [25AP]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building, Yountville, CA (H.R. 3004), S2730 [25AP]

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY (H.R. 3413), S3233 [16MY]

Public Service Recognition Week (S. Res. 419), S2730 [25AP]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office, Iuka, MS (H.R. 2213), S2730 [25AP]

Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office, Ardmore, OK (H.R. 1423), S2730 [25AP]

Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building, Ballwin, MO (H.R. 3246), S2730 [25AP]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act (S. 2038), S131 [26JA]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act (S. 2038) (S. Rept. 112–244), S7345 [3DE]

Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act (S. 772) (S. Rept. 112–202), S5976 [2AU]

Tomball Veterans Post Office, Tomball, TX (H.R. 2660), S2730 [25AP]

Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building, Pittston, PA (H.R. 2415), S3233 [16MY]

21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) (S. Rept. 112–143), S207 [31JA]

21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789), S131 [26JA]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization (Senate) (S. 2218) (S. Rept. 112–180), S4950 [12JY]

U.S. Secret Service Retirement Act (S. 1515) (S. Rept. 112–205), S6062 [10SE]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (S. 743) (S. Rept. 112–155), S2545 [19AP]

William T. Trant Post Office Building, Westfield, MA (H.R. 2767), S2730 [25AP]

Statements

Application of Insider Trading Law to Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staffs: Robert Khuzami, SEC, S144–S146 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION (House)

Bills and resolutions

Members of Congress: prohibit use of representational allowance for air travel expenses unless an itemized description of expenses is provided and a House credit card is used for such expenses (see H. Res. 580), H1305 [8MR]

Letters

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, E825 [17MY]

Regulations

Standards for the electronic posting of House and committee documents and data, H370 [1FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–571), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–738), H7516 [31DE]

Battery Recharging Stations Establishment for Privately Owned Vehicles in House of Representatives Parking Areas at No Net Cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402) (H. Rept. 112–625), H5326 [26JY]

Committees of the House Expenses Adjustment (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 112–362), H25 [17JA]

Library of Congress Authority To Accept Gifts and Bequests Revision (H.R. 6122) (H. Rept. 112–624), H5326 [26JY]

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES (Joint)

Appointments

Members, S1399 [5MR], H1420 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 36), S1195 [1MR]

Establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 36), H1144 [5MR]

Establish (S. Con. Res. 35), H1143 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 36), S1368 [1MR]

Establish (S. Con. Res. 35), S1368 [1MR]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 35, establish, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1143 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 36, use of Capitol rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1144 [5MR]

COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Reports filed

Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act (S. 3193) (S. Rept. 112–207), S6062 [10SE]

Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act (H.R. 2467), S6625 [21SE]

Deem Certain Claims Presented to an Indian Health Service Contracting Officer Pursuant to Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as Timely Presented (S. 2389), S6339 [13SE]

Deem Certain Claims Presented to an Indian Health Service Contracting Officer Pursuant to Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as Timely Presented (S. 2389) (S. Rept. 112–228), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior Authority To Take Land Into Trust for Indian Tribes Reaffirmation (S. 676) (S. Rept. 112–166), S3279 [17MY]

Determine Blood Quantum Requirement for Membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe (H.R. 1560), S5731 [31JY]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments (S. 1684) (S. Rept. 112–263), S8363 [21DE]

Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act (S. 379) (S. Rept. 112–201), S5976 [2AU]

Kotzebue, AK, Property Conveyance From the U.S. to the Maniilaq Association (H.R. 443) (S. Rept. 112–250), S8041 [13DE]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act (S. 546) (S. Rept. 112–198), S5976 [2AU]

Lumbee Recognition Act (S. 1218) (S. Rept. 112–200), S5976 [2AU]

Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act (S. 134) (S. Rept. 112–218), S6451 [19SE]

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act (H.R. 1272), S5870 [1AU]

Native American Languages Survival and Continuing Vitality Program Reauthorization (S. 3546), S7744 [11DE]

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act Clarification Relative to Fundraising and Location of the Memorial (S. 3548), S7744 [11DE]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (S. 675) (S. Rept. 112–251), S8071 [17DE]

Nomination of Kevin K. Washburn To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs, S6545 [20SE]

Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act (S. 1763) (S. Rept. 112–265), S8451 [27DE]

T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act Amendments (S. 2024), S7744 [11DE]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (House, Select)

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E868 [18MY]

Intelligence services appropriations, H3309 [31MY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, E1659 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–560), H4653 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–733), H7469 [30DE]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (H.R. 3523) (H. Rept. 112–445), H1914 [17AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 5743) (H. Rept. 112–490), H3166 [22MY]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (Senate, Select)

Remarks in House

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

Reports filed

FAA Sunsets Extension Act (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 3454) (S. Rept. 112–192), S5658 [30JY]

COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, TERRORIST ATTACKS IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA (Senate, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 594, establish, S6802 [14NO]

COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E842 [17MY]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1874 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

Reports filed

Accomack County, VA, Land Parcel Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility Deed Restriction Removal (H.R. 2087) (H. Rept. 112–369), H77 [18JA]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–572), H4654 [29JN]

Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

American Memorial Park Tinian Annex Act (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 112–597), H4906 [17JY]

American Taxpayer and Western Power Administration Customer Protection Act (H.R. 2915) (H. Rept. 112–431), H1844 [16AP]

Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act (S. 3193) (H. Rept. 112–702), H6828 [17DE]

Billfish Conservation Act (H.R. 2706) (H. Rept. 112–656), H5764 [10SE]

Black Hills Cemetery Act (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 112–475), H2644 [10MY]

BLM Federal Land Conveyance to Yerington, NV (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 112–525), H3706 [15JN]

BLM Live Internet Auctions Act (H.R. 2752) (H. Rept. 112–371), H77 [18JA]

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act (H.R. 460) (H. Rept. 112–503), H3265 [30MY]

Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act (H.R. 2467) (H. Rept. 112–611), H5077 [19JY]

Cabin Fee Act (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 112–602), H4906 [17JY]

Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act (H.R. 2060) (H. Rept. 112–438), H1844 [16AP]

Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 112–473), H2644 [10MY]

Cibola National Forest Boundaries Expansion (H.R. 491) (H. Rept. 112–435), H1844 [16AP]

Clarify That Uncertified States and Indian Tribes Have Authority To Use Certain Payments for Certain Noncoal Reclamation Projects and Acid Mine Remediation Programs (S. 897) (H. Rept. 112–429), H1844 [16AP]

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 112–436), H1844 [16AP]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture Acceptance of the Quitclaim, Disclaimer, and Relinquishment of a Railroad Right of Way Within and Adjacent to Pike National Forest (H.R. 4073) (H. Rept. 112–599), H4906 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior Boundary Adjustment of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park To Allow Certain Road Rebuilding (H.R. 2352) (H. Rept. 112–532), H3706 [15JN]

Dept. of the Interior Modification of Land Grant Patent Issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404) (H. Rept. 112–433), H1844 [16AP]

Dept. of the Interior Offices and Positions on Energy, Minerals, Ocean Energy and Safety, and Natural Resources Revenue and Minerals Management Service Abolishment (H.R. 3404) (H. Rept. 112–601), H4906 [17JY]

East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act (H.R. 3410) (H. Rept. 112–395), H696 [13FE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Gateway National Recreation Area Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station Naming in Honor of James L. Buckley (H.R. 5958) (H. Rept. 112–608), H5077 [19JY]

Gettysburg National Military Park Boundary Revision To Include the Gettysburg Train Station (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–449), H2029 [19AP]

Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act (H.R. 2938) (H. Rept. 112–440), H1844 [16AP]

Grazing Improvement Act (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act (H.R. 205) (H. Rept. 112–427), H1844 [16AP]

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (H.R. 2050) (H. Rept. 112–437), H1844 [16AP]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act (H.R. 2362) (H. Rept. 112–451), H2029 [19AP]

Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 112–367), H77 [18JA]

Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Facilitation Involving Certain Non-Federal Lands (H.R. 2157) (H. Rept. 112–439), H1844 [16AP]

Issue Right-of-Way Permits for Natural Gas Pipelines in Glacier National Park (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 112–627), H5326 [26JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Certain Rhode Island Units in Sachuest Point, Easton Beach, Almy Pond, and Hazards Beach (H.R. 2027) (H. Rept. 112–579), H4683 [9JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Gasparilla Island Unit FL-70P in Rhode Island (H.R. 2154) (H. Rept. 112–580), H4683 [9JY]

La Pine Land Conveyance Act (S. 270) (H. Rept. 112–581), H4683 [9JY]

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act (H.R. 3263) (H. Rept. 112–442), H1844 [16AP]

Land Parcel Conveyance to Alta, UT (S. 684) (H. Rept. 112–434), H1844 [16AP]

Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act (H.R. 2240) (H. Rept. 112–450), H2029 [19AP]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act (H.R. 5987) (H. Rept. 112–676), H6068 [18SE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4684 [9JY]

Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act (H.R. 1272) (H. Rept. 112–501), H3265 [30MY]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act (H.R. 5544) (H. Rept. 112–655), H5764 [10SE]

Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 112–735), H7516 [31DE]

Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 112–505), H3265 [30MY]

Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act (S. 925) (H. Rept. 112–506), H3265 [30MY]

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 112–658), H5764 [10SE]

National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 112–605), H4906 [17JY]

National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act (H.R. 1505) (H. Rept. 112–448), H1914 [17AP]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (H.R. 4402) (H. Rept. 112–583), H4684 [9JY]

Native American Energy Act (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 112–692), H6314 [23OC]

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (H.R. 2606) (H. Rept. 112–373), H113 [23JA]

NOAA Property Conveyance to Pascagoula, MS (S. 363) (H. Rept. 112–502), H3265 [30MY]

North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act (H.R. 6007) (H. Rept. 112–657), H5764 [10SE]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Determination of Requirements for Membership in That Tribe (H.R. 3319) (H. Rept. 112–675), H6068 [18SE]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act (H.R. 4222) (H. Rept. 112–510), H3362 [31MY]

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 112–374), H113 [23JA]

Pinnacles National Park Act (H.R. 3641) (H. Rept. 112–626), H5326 [26JY]

Planning for American Energy Act (H.R. 4381) (H. Rept. 112–530), H3706 [15JN]

Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 4094) (H. Rept. 112–526), H3706 [15JN]

Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act (H.R. 3408) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 112–531), H3706 [15JN]

Quileute Indian Tribe Reservation Boundary With Olympic National Park Clarification and Adjustment and Provide Tribe With Tsunami and Flood Protection (H.R. 1162) (H. Rept. 112–387), H475 [3FE]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (H.R. 2834) (H. Rept. 112–609), H5077 [19JY]

Release Reversionary Interest Held By the U.S. in Certain Cook County, MN, Land Conveyed for the Establishment of an Airport (H.R. 2947) (H. Rept. 112–441), H1844 [16AP]

Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act (H.R. 3210) (H. Rept. 112–604), H4906 [17JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act (S. 292) (H. Rept. 112–428), H1844 [16AP]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act (H.R. 3100) (H. Rept. 112–538), H3732 [18JN]

Soda Ash Royalty Extension, Job Creation, and Export Enhancement Act (H.R. 1192) (H. Rept. 112–578), H4683 [9JY]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act (H.R. 4383) (H. Rept. 112–528), H3706 [15JN]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 3065) (H. Rept. 112–529), H3706 [15JN]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, MA (H.R. 4400) (H. Rept. 112–598), H4906 [17JY]

Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 112–512), H3404 [1JN]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

Ute Indian Tribe and Utah State Institutional Trust Land Administration Land Exchange (H.R. 4027) (H. Rept. 112–509), H3362 [31MY]

Virgin Islands Office of Chief Financial Officer Establishment (H.R. 3706) (H. Rept. 112–600), H4906 [17JY]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act (H.R. 1545) (H. Rept. 112–430), H1844 [16AP]

Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act (S. 271) (H. Rept. 112–432), H1844 [16AP]

Wasatch Range Recreation Access Enhancement Act (H.R. 3452) (H. Rept. 112–452), H2029 [19AP]

Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 2236) (H. Rept. 112–372), H77 [18JA]

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act (H.R. 3388) (H. Rept. 112–603), H4906 [17JY]

World War I Memorial Act (H.R. 6364) (H. Rept. 112–701), H6765 [12DE]

World War II Memorial Prayer Act (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 112–368), H77 [18JA]

Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act (H.R. 4484) (H. Rept. 112–612), H5077 [19JY]

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 112–370), H77 [18JA]

Resignations

Garamendi, Representative, H6474 [28NO]

Sarbanes, Representative, H1411 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H887 [16FE]

COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM (House)

Bills and resolutions

Courts: direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (see H. Res. 558), H944 [17FE]

Holder, Attorney General: initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Issa, Representative: disapprove of the chairman’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E868 [18MY]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, H6732 [12DE]

District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion, H4003 [26JN]

Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act, H1404 [20MR]

Federal information security improvement, E699 [27AP]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5413 [31JY]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H4409–H4411 [28JN]

——— Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1189 [29JN]

Local Courthouse Safety Act, H5792 [11SE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, E825 [17MY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, E1659, E1660 [28SE]

Motions

Holder, Attorney General: initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Issa, Representative: disapprove of the chairman’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Courts: direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (H. Res. 558), H928 [17FE]

Holder, Attorney General: initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold in contempt relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Issa, Representative: disapprove of the chairman’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

Women: hearings on women’s health and contraception with all-male panel, H972 [28FE], H1117 [1MR], H1599 [27MR]

Reports

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape, H5231 [25JY]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas, H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (H.R. 1974) (H. Rept. 112–663), H5764 [10SE]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–568), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–740), H7565 [1JA]

Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act To Request Government Records (H. Rept. 112–689), H6273 [21SE]

Clarify That Accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan Are Subject to Certain Federal Tax Levies (H.R. 4365) (H. Rept. 112–630), H5330 [30JY]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act (H.R. 665) (H. Rept. 112–402), H965 [27FE]

Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act (H.R. 4363) (H. Rept. 112–535), H3706 [15JN]

Federal Information Security Improvement (H.R. 4257) (H. Rept. 112–455), H2203 [26AP]

Federal Reserve Transparency Act (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Government Customer Service Improvement Act (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Government Employee Accountability Act (H.R. 6016) (H. Rept. 112–686), H6273 [21SE]

Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–664), H5859 [11SE]

Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 112–484), H2811 [16MY]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (H.R. 4053) (H. Rept. 112–698), H6578 [30NO]

Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act (H.R. 2008) (H. Rept. 112–536), H3706 [15JN]

Midnight Rule Relief Act (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 112–513), H3404 [1JN]

Postal Reform Act (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H25 [17JA]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act (H.R. 3813) (H. Rept. 112–394), H691 [9FE]

Taxpayers Right To Know Act (H.R. 3609) (H. Rept. 112–635), H5524 [31JY]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act (H.R. 373) (H. Rept. 112–483), H2811 [16MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 112–508), H3265 [30MY]

Resignations

Guinta, Representative, H5538 [1AU]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H2667 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 558, direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens, H928 [17FE]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

COMMITTEE ON PRINTING (Joint)

Remarks in House

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), H314 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), S5627, S5628 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 90, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, H314 [1FE]

COMMITTEE ON REPEALS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H. Res. 845), H7585 [2JA]

COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION (Senate)

Rules

Procedure, S3970–S3972 [12JN]

Statements

Filibuster and Its Consequences: Robert C. Byrd (2010), S7317 [3DE]

COMMITTEE ON RULES (House)

Amendments

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY] (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN] (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY] (see H. Res. 843), H7469 [30DE]

Remarks in House

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–567), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–751), H7589 [3JA]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 827) (H. Rept. 112–700), H6701 [11DE]

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During August District Work Period (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During Fall District Work Period (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During November District Work Period (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H. Res. 840) (H. Rept. 112–707), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022 (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 112–423), H1641 [27MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 98, Disapprove the President’s Exercise of Authority To Increase the Debt Limit (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 112–365), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act (H. Res. 591) (H. Rept. 112–416), H1426 [20MR]

Consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 9, Small Business Tax Cut Act (H. Res. 620) (H. Rept. 112–447), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2087, Remove Deed Restriction From a Parcel of Land in Accomack County, VA, Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H. Res. 587) (H. Rept. 112–415), H1390 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2842, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H. Res. 570) (H. Rept. 112–408), H1152 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act (H. Res. 595) (H. Rept. 112–422), H1570 [26MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 112–389), H567 [7FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (H. Res. 572) (H. Rept. 112–409), H1209 [6MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act (H. Res. 600) (H. Rept. 112–424), H1739 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 112–485), H2811 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5743, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act (H. Res. 724) (H. Rept. 112–587), H4684 [9JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

Legally Binding Budget Act (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act (H.R. 6169) (H. Rept. 112–629), H5330 [30JY]

Postal Reform Act (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H1803 [29MR]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 843) (H. Rept. 112–734), H7469 [30DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to John V. Sullivan, H1631 [27MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

H. Res. 717, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 747, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE] (see H. Res. 822), H6535 [29NO]

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6602 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Federal information security improvement, E699 [27AP]

No More Solyndras Act, H6008 [14SE]

NOAA storm warning systems funding, H2356 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 822), H6524 [29NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–555), H4603 [28JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–745), H7585 [2JA]

Advancing America’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act (H.R. 3834) (H. Rept. 112–420), H1541 [22MR]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act (H.R. 3479) (H. Rept. 112–666), H5922 [12SE]

Resignations

Fudge, Representative, H1411 [20MR]

Sarbanes, Representative, H1411 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H887 [16FE]

H. Res. 822, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6524 [29NO]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (House)

Bills and resolutions

House Rules: expand jurisdiction to include nonprofit organizations (see H. Res. 768), H5707 [2AU]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E869 [18MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–554), H4603 [28JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–729), H7435 [27DE]

Building Better Business Partnerships Act (H.R. 3985) (H. Rept. 112–723), H7429 [21DE]

Contracting Oversight for Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 4206) (H. Rept. 112–728), H7429 [21DE]

Contractor Opportunity Protection Act (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 112–725), H7429 [21DE]

Early Stage Small Business Contracting Act (H.R. 4121) (H. Rept. 112–727), H7429 [21DE]

Government Efficiency Through Small Business Contracting Act (H.R. 3850) (H. Rept. 112–720), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Advocate Act (H.R. 3851) (H. Rept. 112–721), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Opportunity Act (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 112–722), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Procurement Improvement Act (H.R. 4118) (H. Rept. 112–726), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Protection Act (H.R. 3987) (H. Rept. 112–724), H7429 [21DE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Women’s Procurement Program Improvement Act (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 112–732), H7435 [27DE]

Tables

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions affecting small businesses, H6719 [12DE]

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (Joint)

Articles and editorials

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

Letters

Bring Jobs Home Act, S5183 [19JY]

Revenue estimate for proposal to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil, E90 [31JA]

COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER (COTS) (organization)

Articles and editorials

Innovation and Passion, in the Nonprofit World—Rita Markley of COTS Talks About the Importance of Partnerships in a World of Great Need, Limited Funds, S6791 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6791 [14NO]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2796 [16MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, E825, E826 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY]

Budget: status report, H1975 [18AP], H3097 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3658 [7JN], H4772 [10JY], H5626 [1AU]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

Reports

Status of the Budget, H177–H180 [25JA], H3097–H3100 [17MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–543), H3914 [20JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–713), H7423 [20DE]

Baseline Reform Act (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 112–378), H218 [31JA]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–37), H218 [31JA]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H25 [17JA]

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act (H.R. 3582) (H. Rept. 112–377), H218 [31JA]

Sequester Replacement Act (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 112–421), H1570 [26MR]

Resignations

Guinta, Representative, H5538 [1AU]

Tonko, Representative, H887 [16FE]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H4772 [10JY], H5627 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H887 [16FE]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (Senate)

Letters

Revision of aggregates and allocations of spending authority, S3405 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), S3405 [22MY], S5053 [17JY]

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Staff: tribute, S8644–S8646 [2JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6080), H4684 [9JY]

Letters

Border Security Information Improvement Act, H6119 [19SE]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act, H2672 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E869 [18MY]

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program, H5816 [11SE]

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, H4874 [17JY]

Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3451 [5JN]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171 [28JN]

Local Courthouse Safety Act, H5792 [11SE]

Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act, E740 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Democratic staff, H2771–H2773 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 6080), H5796–H5814 [11SE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–562), H4653 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–747), H7589 [3JA]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act (H.R. 4119) (H. Rept. 112–418), H1496 [21MR]

Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

Child Protection Act (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Clean Up Government Act (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 112–688), H6273 [21SE]

Codify Into Law as Title 54 of the U.S. Code Certain Laws Relative to the National Park System (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 112–631), H5524 [31JY]

Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act (H.R. 3668) (H. Rept. 112–537), H3732 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program Reauthorization (H.R. 6062) (H. Rept. 112–636), H5524 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Documents to House of Representatives Relative to the Practice of Targeted Killing of U.S. Citizens and Targets Abroad (H. Res. 819) (H. Rept. 112–704), H7263 [18DE]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Divisional Realignment Act (H.R. 5512) (H. Rept. 112–497), H3177 [29MY]

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act (H.R. 4369) (H. Rept. 112–687), H6273 [21SE]

Government Litigation Savings Act (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 112–39), H1366 [16MR]

Improve Enactment of Certain Laws Relative to Public Contracts (H.R. 6080) (H. Rept. 112–662), H5764 [10SE]

Israeli Nationals Eligibility To Receive E–2 Nonimmigrant Visas Relative to Eligibility of U.S. Nationals for Similar Nonimmigrant Status in Israel (H.R. 3992) (H. Rept. 112–410), H1303 [8MR]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Local Courthouse Safety Act (H.R. 6185) (H. Rept. 112–661), H5764 [10SE]

Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (H.R. 1864) (H. Rept. 112–386), H475 [3FE]

National Blue Alert Act (H.R. 365) (H. Rept. 112–478), H2662 [11MY]

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act (H.R. 5889) (H. Rept. 112–551), H4063 [26JN]

Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) (H.R. 3541) (H. Rept. 112–496), H3176 [29MY]

Private Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1433) (H. Rept. 112–401), H943 [17FE]

Prohibit Importation of Various Injurious Species of Constrictor Snakes (H.R. 511) (H. Rept. 112–691), H6297 [28SE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018) (H. Rept. 112–548), H3981 [25JN]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

Relief of Allan B. Kelley (H.R. 794) (H. Rept. 112–620), H5200 [24JY]

Relief of Bartosz Kumor (H.R. 1857) (H. Rept. 112–617), H5200 [24JY]

Relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic (H.R. 357) (H. Rept. 112–621), H5200 [24JY]

Relief of Daniel Wachira (H.R. 824) (H. Rept. 112–618), H5200 [24JY]

Relief of Esther Karinge (H.R. 316) (H. Rept. 112–622), H5200 [24JY]

Relief of Maria C. Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas (H.R. 823) (H. Rept. 112–619), H5200 [24JY]

Relief of Sopuruchi Chukwueke (S. 285) (H. Rept. 112–695), H6396 [15NO]

Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act (H.R. 6189) (H. Rept. 112–648), H5764 [10SE]

Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 112–596), H4906 [17JY]

Secure Visas Act (H.R. 1741) (H. Rept. 112–411), H1303 [8MR]

Security in Bonding Act (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 112–460), H2266 [27AP]

Stolen Valor Act (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 112–650), H5764 [10SE]

Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act (H.R. 4362) (H. Rept. 112–639), H5524 [31JY]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 112–549), H3981 [25JN]

Student Visa Reform Act (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 112–595), H4862 [12JY]

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act (H.R. 3862) (H. Rept. 112–593), H4827 [11JY]

Trademark Act Error Correction Relative to Remedies for Dilution (H.R. 6215) (H. Rept. 112–647), H5764 [10SE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4970) (H. Rept. 112–480), H2712 [15MY]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 6080, improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts, H5796–H5814 [11SE]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (Senate)

Letters

FAA Sunsets Extension Act, S4767 [29JN]

Local Courthouse Safety Act, S6427 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Senate: impact of partisanship, S5250, S5251 [23JY]

Reports filed

Access to Information About Missing Children Act (S. 225), S5976 [2AU]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Child Protection Improvements Act (S. 645), S6451 [19SE]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet (H.R. 2471), S7214 [29NO]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet (H.R. 2471) (S. Rept. 112–258), S8302 [20DE]

Data Breach Notification Act (S. 1408), S350 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice Protection of Crime Victims’ Rights and Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs Reauthorization (S. 250), S4417 [21JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension Act (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

Innovation Design Protection Act (S. 3523) (S. Rept. 112–259), S8302 [20DE]

Location Privacy Protection Act (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

Nomination of Andrew D. Hurwitz To Be Circuit Judge, S1194 [1MR]

Nomination of Angela T. Dickinson To Be U.S. Attorney, S7214 [29NO]

Nomination of Anuj C. Desai to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S323 [2FE]

Nomination of Brian J. Davis To Be District Judge, S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Charles R. Breyer to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Charles T. Massarone to the U.S. Parole Commission, S3630 [24MY]

Nomination of Danny C. Williams, Sr., To Be U.S. Attorney, S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of David Medine to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Dennis J. Erby To Be U.S. Marshal, S323 [2FE]

Nomination of Elizabeth Collins Cook to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Fernando M. Olguin To Be District Judge, S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Frank P. Geraci, Jr., To Be District Judge, S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of George L. Russell III To Be District Judge, S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Gershwin A. Drain To Be District Judge, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Gonzalo P. Curiel To Be District Judge, S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Grande Lum To Be Dept. of Justice Community Relations Service Director, S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Gregory K. Davis To Be U.S. Attorney, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of James X. Dempsey to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Jamie A. Hainsworth To Be U.S. Marshal, S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey J. Helmick To Be District Judge, S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Jesus G. Bernal To Be District Judge, S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of John E. Dowdell To Be District Judge, S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of John J. Tharp, Jr., To Be District Judge, S850 [16FE]

Nomination of John S. Leonardo To Be U.S. Attorney, S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of John T. Fowlkes, Jr., To Be District Judge, S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of John Z. Lee To Be District Judge, S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Jon S. Tigar To Be District Judge, S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of Katherine Polk Failla To Be District Judge, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Kevin McNulty To Be District Judge, S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of Kristine Gerhard Baker To Be District Judge, S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Lorna G. Schofield To Be District Judge, S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Louise W. Kelton To Be U.S. Marshal, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Malachy E. Mannion To Be District Judge, S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Mark A. Barnett To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Mark E. Walker To Be District Judge, S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis To Be District Judge, S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Matthew W. Brann To Be District Judge, S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Michael A. Shipp To Be District Judge, S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of Michael P. Shea To Be District Judge, S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Pamela Ki Mai Chen To Be District Judge, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Patricia M. Wald to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S3280 [17MY]

Nomination of Patrick A. Miles, Jr., To Be U.S. Attorney, S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Patrick J. Wilkerson To Be U.S. Marshal, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Patty Shwartz To Be Circuit Judge, S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Paul J. Watford To Be Circuit Judge, S322 [2FE]

Nomination of Paul W. Grimm To Be District Judge, S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Rachel L. Brand to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Richard G. Taranto To Be Circuit Judge, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach To be Circuit Judge, S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Robert J. Shelby To Be District Judge, S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum To Be District Judge, S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell To Be District Judge, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Stephanie M. Rose To Be District Judge, S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of Terrence G. Berg To Be District Judge, S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Thomas M. Durkin To Be District Judge, S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of Thomas M. Harrigan To Be DEA Deputy Administrator, S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Timothy S. Hillman To Be District Judge, S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Troy L. Nunley To Be District Judge, S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of William H. Orrick III, To Be District Judge, S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of William J. Baer To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S6545 [20SE]

Nomination of William J. Kayatta, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge, S2545 [19AP]

Officer Safety Act (S. 2276), S3514 [23MY]

Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act (S. 3486), S6545 [20SE]

Permit Televising of Supreme Court Proceedings (S. 1945), S567 [13FE]

Relief of Sopuruchi Chukwueke (S. 285), S5211 [19JY]

Small Business Reorganization Efficiency and Clarity Act (S. 2370), S3630 [24MY]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding Congressional Consent (S.J. Res. 44), S5976 [2AU]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (SAFE DOSES) Act (S. 1002) (S. Rept. 112–204), S6062 [10SE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 1925), S388 [7FE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 1925) (S. Rept. 112–153), S1576 [12MR]

COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Douglass, Frederick: accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 6336), H5706 [2AU]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 49), S4418 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Douglass, Frederick: accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, E1589 [21SE]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), H5745, H5746 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Douglass, Frederick: accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), S6284, S6285 [12SE]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 49), S4423 [21JN]

Texts of

H.R. 6336, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, H5745 [10SE]

S. Con. Res. 49, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol, S4423 [21JN]

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (House)

Letters

Airport and Airway Extension Act, H136 [24JA]

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6603 [4DE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions, H1307 [9MR], H5338 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion, H4002 [26JN]

Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act, H1404 [20MR]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1933 [18AP]

Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

Press releases

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period, H744 [15FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–573), H4654 [29JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–718), H7428 [21DE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 112–397), H696 [13FE]

Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Community Shelter Protection Act (H.R. 2919) (H. Rept. 112–712), H7423 [20DE]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM (H.R. 3742) (H. Rept. 112–613), H5077 [19JY]

Farmer’s Privacy Act (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 112–643), H5628 [1AU]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations (H.R. 4097) (H. Rept. 112–457), H2266 [27AP]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4906 [17JY]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 112–634), H5524 [31JY]

Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act (H.R. 5806) (H. Rept. 112–719), H7428 [21DE]

Preserving Rural Resources Act (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS (H.R. 1073) (H. Rept. 112–711), H7423 [20DE]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK (H.R. 4347) (H. Rept. 112–614), H5077 [19JY]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY (H.R. 3556) (H. Rept. 112–456), H2266 [27AP]

Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act (H.R. 2541) (H. Rept. 112–684), H6230 [20SE]

Resignations

Guinta, Representative, H5538 [1AU]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program, H1307–H1359 [9MR], H5338–H5405 [31JY]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Members of Congress: designate ranking of minority party members (see H. Res. 830), H6765 [12DE]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E842 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Members of Congress: designate ranking of minority party members (H. Res. 830), H6739 [12DE]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–547), H3981 [25JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–706), H7359 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Policy To Improve Outreach and Transparency to Veterans and Service Members Through Information on Institutions of Higher Learning (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 112–646), H5764 [10SE]

Servicemember Family Protection Act (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Transportation Security Administration Compliance With the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 112–487), H3161 [18MY]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 4114) (H. Rept. 112–486), H3161 [18MY]

Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act (H.R. 5948) (H. Rept. 112–678), H6150 [19SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 830, designate ranking of minority party members, H6739 [12DE]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (Senate)

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Veterans Jobs Corps Act: violation of Budget Control Act by increasing authority and outlays above Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) allocation, S6317 [13SE], S6396 [19SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Coral Wong Pietsch To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge, S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Margaret Bartley To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge, S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Thomas S. Sowers II, To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, S5976 [2AU]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (House)

Letters

Airport and Airway Extension Act, H136 [24JA]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus, H1821 [16AP]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, H1816 [16AP]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act, H2671 [15MY]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1933 [18AP]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3451 [5JN]

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act, H5616 [1AU]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, H1825 [16AP]

Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act, H7304 [19DE]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, H5618 [1AU]

Secure Border Act, E972 [5JN]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act, E1175 [28JN]

Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act, E740 [9MY]

Press releases

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democratic Members, H2477 [9MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–556), H4603 [28JN]

Activities During the 112th Congress (H. Rept. 112–750), H7589 [3JA]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 112–396), H696 [13FE]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (H.R. 5858) (H. Rept. 112–517), H3479 [5JN]

Medical FSA Improvement Act (H.R. 1004) (H. Rept. 112–515), H3479 [5JN]

Medicare Decisions Accountability Act (H.R. 452) (H. Rept. 112–412), H1362 [13MR]

Protect Medical Innovation Act (H.R. 436) (H. Rept. 112–514), H3479 [5JN]

Restoring Access to Medication Act (H.R. 5842) (H. Rept. 112–516), H3479 [5JN]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act (H.R. 6156) (H. Rept. 112–632), H5524 [31JY]

Small Business Tax Cut Act (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 112–425), H1844 [16AP]

Tables

Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H5627 [1AU]

COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ON THE ATTACK ON THE AMERICAN CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA (House, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE

Appointments

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S1399 [5MR], H1420 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Financial Services (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 751), H5629 [1AU]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Committee on Repeals (House): establish (see H. Res. 845), H7585 [2JA]

Committee on Small Business (House): expand jurisdiction to include nonprofit organizations (see H. Res. 768), H5707 [2AU]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): designate ranking of minority party members (see H. Res. 830), H6765 [12DE]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE] (see H. Res. 590), H1427 [20MR] (see H. Res. 707), H4064 [26JN] (see H. Res. 822), H6535 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

——— reduce salaries and expenses, provide further reductions if in session more than 60 days a year, remove limit on outside income, and allow benefit plan options (see H.R. 3774), H26 [17JA]

Letters

Appointment of substitute Members to serve for any Committee on Ethics (House) proceeding related to the matter of Representative Waters: Representative Bonner, H927 [17FE]

Congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H972 [28FE]

Regulations

Standards for the electronic posting of House and committee documents and data: Committee on House Administration (House), H370 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees (H. Res. 496), H312–H314 [1FE]

——— revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file privileged reports, H2745 [16MY]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), H1143 [5MR]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): designate ranking of minority party members (H. Res. 830), H6739 [12DE]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

Congress: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

House of Representatives: prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683, H3684 [8JN]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 751), H5538 [1AU]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 590), H1411 [20MR]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 707), H4028 [26JN]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 822), H6524 [29NO]

——— reduce salaries and expenses, provide further reductions if in session more than 60 days a year, remove limit on outside income, and allow benefit plan options (H.R. 3774), H655 [9FE]

Reports: permission to file, H1810 [30MR], H7431 [24DE]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), S1368 [1MR]

Congress: extend the same financial conflict of interest rules to Senators and their staff that apply to congressional committee and Executive Office of the President staff, S182 [31JA], S241–S243 [1FE], S295, S309 [2FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 112–574), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 112–749), H7589 [3JA]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–570), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–748), H7589 [3JA]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 112–575), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 112–744), H7585 [2JA]

——— Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Rept. 112–569), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Rept. 112–714), H7423 [20DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 112–561), H4653 [29JN]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 112–746), H7589 [3JA]

——— Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–739), H7516 [31DE]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 112–559), H4653 [29JN]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 112–742), H7585 [2JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–552), H4155 [27JN]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–743), H7585 [2JA]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Rept. 112–552), H3702 [12JN]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Rept. 112–730), H7435 [27DE]

——— Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 112–571), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 112–738), H7516 [31DE]

——— Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 112–560), H4653 [29JN]

——— Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 112–733), H7469 [30DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Rept. 112–572), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–568), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–740), H7565 [1JA]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 112–567), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 112–751), H7589 [3JA]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H. Rept. 112–555), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Science, Space and Technology (House) (H. Rept. 112–745), H7585 [2JA]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 112–554), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 112–729), H7435 [27DE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 112–543), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 112–713), H7423 [20DE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 112–562), H4653 [29JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 112–747), H7589 [3JA]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 112–573), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 112–718), H7428 [21DE]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–547), H3981 [25JN]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–706), H7359 [19DE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 112–556), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 112–750), H7589 [3JA]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 112–489), H3166 [22MY]

Committees of the House Expenses Adjustment: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 112–362), H25 [17JA]

Resignations

Committee on Armed Services (House): Representative Ruppersberger, H3979 [25JN]

Committee on Budget (House): Representative Tonko, H887 [16FE]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): Representative Speier, H887 [16FE]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): Representative Garamendi, H6474 [28NO]

——— Representative Sarbanes, H1411 [20MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): Representative Guinta, H5538 [1AU]

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House): Representative Fudge, H1411 [20MR]

——— Representative Sarbanes, H1411 [20MR]

Committee on the Budget (House): Representative Guinta, H5538 [1AU]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): Representative Guinta, H5538 [1AU]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY]

Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H5627 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 496, adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees of the House, H312 [1FE]

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments, H887 [16FE]

H. Res. 590, minority party appointments, H1411 [20MR]

H. Res. 707, minority party appointments, H4028 [26JN]

H. Res. 751, majority party appointments, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 822, minority party appointments, H6524 [29NO]

H. Res. 830, designate ranking of minority party members of Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H6739 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) establishment, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1143 [5MR]

COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

Appointments

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S1399 [5MR], H1420 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (see S. Res. 627), S8302 [20DE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (see S. Res. 629), S8590 [31DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

Letters

Committee of the Budget (Senate) revision of aggregates and allocations of spending authority: Senator Sessions, S3405 [22MY]

Lists

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S8326 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), H1143 [5MR]

Congress: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

——— revised aggregates and allocations of spending authority to Committee on the Budget (House), S3405 [22MY], S5053 [17JY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (S. Res. 627), S8320 [20DE]

——— tribute to Members and staff, S8343 [21DE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (S. Res. 629), S8610 [31DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), S1368 [1MR]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute to staff, S8644–S8646 [2JA]

Congress: extend the same financial conflict of interest rules to Senators and their staff that apply to congressional committee and Executive Office of the President staff, S182 [31JA], S241–S243 [1FE], S295, S309 [2FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and refusal to provide administrative documentation to Congress, S6793 [14NO]

Reports

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select) Activities, S203 [31JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 111th Congress: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–193), S5731 [31JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–156), S2545 [19AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–160), S2730 [25AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–175), S3976 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–252), S8138 [18DE]

Rules

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S3970–S3972 [12JN]

Schedules

Meetings, E61 [23JA], E80 [25JA], E87 [30JA], E114, E115 [1FE], E147–E149 [6FE], E165, E166 [8FE], E183 [13FE], E206 [15FE], E256 [27FE], E289 [29FE], E315, E316 [5MR], E336 [7MR], E363–E365 [12MR], E369 [14MR], E384 [19MR], E413, E414 [21MR], E444, E445 [26MR], E480 [28MR], E541 [16AP], E581 [18AP], E618 [23AP], E657 [25AP], E719 [7MY], E756 [9MY], E783 [14MY], E823 [16MY], E879 [21MY], E885 [23MY], E969 [4JN], E1004 [6JN], E1037 [11JN], E1043 [13JN], E1064 [18JN], E1100 [20JN], E1132 [25JN], E1165 [27JN], E1213 [9JY], E1236 [11JY], E1251 [16JY], E1282 [18JY], E1302 [23JY], E1334 [25JY], E1350 [30JY], E1388 [1AU], E1468 [10SE], E1505 [12SE], E1547 [17SE], E1573 [19SE], E1756 [14NO], E1799 [26NO], E1830 [28NO], E1864 [3DE], E1885 [5DE], E1893 [10DE], E1922 [12DE], E1946 [17DE], E1975 [19DE], E2001 [24DE], E2039 [2JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 35, Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) establishment, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1143 [5MR]

S. Res. 594, Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select) establishment, S6802 [14NO]

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

S. Res. 627, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) chairman designation, S8305, S8320 [20DE]

S. Res. 629, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force, S8592, S8610 [31DE]

COMMODITIES PROMOTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, S4633 [26JN], S5948 [2AU]

COMMODITY CREDIT CORP.

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Brazil Cotton Institute: prohibit funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program (see H.R. 4012), H693 [9FE]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Nomination of Michael T. Scuse to the CCC Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S699 [15FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: clarify exemptions for captive finance companies from the definition of major swap participant and from the swap clearing requirement (see H.R. 5649), H2443 [8MY]

CFTC: require a regulation to limit the aggregate positions of nontraditional bona fide hedgers in petroleum and related products (see S. 2238), S2085 [27MR]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H1497 [21MR]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1551–H1553 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, S3932 [12JN]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Reports filed

Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

Repeal Certain Indemnification Requirements for Regulatory Authorities To Obtain Access to Swap Data Required To Be Provided by Swaps Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4235) (H. Rept. 112–471), H2565 [9MY]

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act, H1551 [26MR]

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Business and industry: clarify exemptions for captive finance companies from the definition of major swap participant and from the swap clearing requirement (see H.R. 5649), H2443 [8MY]

Financial institutions: implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

Government regulations: require a regulation to limit the aggregate positions of nontraditional bona fide hedgers in petroleum and related products (see S. 2238), S2085 [27MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4391), H1977 [18AP] (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (see S. Res. 407), S2085 [27MR]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (see H.R. 6613), H6535 [29NO]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

Funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

Government regulations: exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5253–H5259 [25JY]

——— implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, H1220, H1264 [7MR], H2798–H2800 [16MY]

——— improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5228 [25JY]

——— SEC and CFTC cost-benefit analysis requirements and litigation costs funding, H5277, H5278 [25JY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1895, H1896 [17AP], H1929 [18AP]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (H.R. 5186), E962 [1JN]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR], H2060 [24AP]

SEC: study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1551–H1553 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Funding, S5960 [2AU]

Government regulations: implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, S1174 [1MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2222), S2138, S2139 [28MR], S2207 [29MR]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (S. Res. 407), S2113 [27MR]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR], S2018–S2020 [26MR], S2134, S2140 [28MR], S2217 [29MR]

Securities: comprehensively regulate derivatives markets to increase transparency and reduce risks in the financial system, S3403 [22MY]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, S3932 [12JN]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Reports

Evidence on the Negative Impact of Commodity Speculation by Academics, Analysts and Public Institutions: Marcus Henn, New England Fuel Institute, H5254–H5258 [25JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Improve CFTC Consideration of Costs and Benefits of Regulations and Orders: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 112–482), H2811 [16MY]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2586) (H. Rept. 112–345), H639 [8FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act, H1551 [26MR]

S. Res. 407, prevent bonuses from being paid to MF Global Holdings, Ltd., employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full, S2092, S2113 [27MR]

COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) Aviation; Cargo Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Railroads; Transportation

Amendments

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Articles and editorials

Driving Through History, S3127 [14MY]

In the House, a Transportation Train Wreck, H527 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 4006), H692 [9FE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens for preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators (see H.R. 6641), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (see H.R. 4288), H1740 [28MR]

National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 798), H6232 [20SE]

National School Bus Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 798), H6232 [20SE]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H5629 [1AU]

Senior citizens: improve public transportation services for seniors (see H.R. 4028), H725 [14FE]

Taxation: extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (see H.R. 6066), H4654 [29JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (see H.R. 7), H218 [31JA]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

——— help leverage private investment for transit-oriented development near transit stations (see S. 2053), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3854), H218 [31JA]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding: Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, H3532 [6JN]

Press releases

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period: Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H744 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Boston, MA: anniversary of Boston Carmen’s Union Local Chapter 589, E757 [10MY]

Buy American Act: increase total domestic content of all steel, iron, and manufactured goods, including rolling stock, H4125 [27JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

California: high-speed rail project funding, H4141 [27JN]

Cincinnati, OH: prohibit funding for streetcar project, H4147 [27JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prioritize assignment of officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance security of mass transit systems (H.R. 3140), H3246, H3247 [30MY]

Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]

——— Federal Transit Administration formula and bus grants funding, H4041, H4042 [26JN]

——— Federal Transit Administration funding, H4047, H4048 [26JN]

——— high-speed rail projects funding, E1239 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (H.R. 4288), E469 [28MR]

FEMA: State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3531, H3532 [6JN]

Motor vehicles: require certain safety measures on motorcoaches, E923 [31MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: State enforcement of law relative to motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus funding, H4045 [26JN]

Taxation: extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (H.R. 6066), H4783 [11JY]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H201–H207 [31JA], H386 [2FE], H461–H463 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H526 [7FE], H632, H635 [8FE], H662 [9FE], H699, H720, H721 [14FE], H731, H732, H737, H739, H759 [15FE], H818, H894–H897 [16FE], H930 [17FE], H952 [27FE], H978 [28FE], H1161, H1189, H1190 [6MR], H1221 [7MR], H1433, H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1603–H1607 [27MR], H1668 [28MR], H1748, H1749, H1755–H1760 [29MR], H1934–H1937 [18AP], E213, E217 [16FE], E514 [30MR]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H750 [15FE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4048–H4050 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Transportation: establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway, S665 [15FE]

John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.: anniversary, S3127 [14MY]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches, S1188 [1MR], S5178 [19JY]

——— improve safety of motorcoaches (S. 453), S7342 [3DE]

Railroads: allow Federal funds made available for purchase of rolling stock to be used to purchase any equipment used for high-speed rail, S1652 [14MR]

——— change railcar procurement rules for transit systems to allow up to 5 years for delivery of railcars after delivery of 1st railcar, S559 [13FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), S585, S587 [14FE]

——— maintain competitive market by ensuring equal treatment of contract rail operators, S1536 [8MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, S665 [15FE]

Reports filed

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 112–397), H696 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3140) (H. Rept. 112–467), H2441 [8MY]

Statements

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Executive Office of the President, H745 [15FE]

Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Anniversary: Representative Keating, E757 [10MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H740 [15FE]

H.R. 3140, Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act, H3246 [30MY]

COMMON CAUSE (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (see S. Res. 485), S3782 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (S. Res. 485), S3799 [6JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 485, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al., S3783, S3799 [6JN]

COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE

Bills and resolutions

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 438), S2731 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 438), S2742 [25AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 438, support goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, S2736, S2742 [25AP]

COMMUNICATIONS see Telecommunications

COMMUNICATIONS ACT

Amendments

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1617, H1619, H1620, H1621, H1622, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1596 [27MR]

Articles and editorials

Cashless Stimulus for Small Business, H1613 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions

FCC: add an additional purpose (see H.R. 6553), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (see H. Res. 595), H1570 [26MR]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Telecommunications: ensure that security is taken into account in certain efforts relative to interconnectivity of telecommunications networks (see H.R. 6551), H6276 [21SE]

——— prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

Letters

FCC development of plan for greater broadband access: Representative Gingrey and Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia (2010), H1613 [27MR]

Motions

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1626 [27MR]

Remarks in House

FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3230–H3234 [30MY]

——— ensure changes to transparency and procedures do not impede implementation of rules to ensure broadband access in rural areas, H1622 [27MR]

——— preserve ability for effective and efficient communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions, H1623 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1519 [22MR], H1609–H1629 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1593–H1597 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), motion to recommit, H1627 [27MR]

——— provide report on impact of changes to transparency and procedures on agency mandate to promote competition and innovation, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1617, H1620, H1621 [27MR]

——— require the Freedom of Information Act process be more open and transparent, H1621, H1622 [27MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 595) (H. Rept. 112–422), H1570 [26MR]

FCC Consolidated Reporting Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 112–443), H1844 [16AP]

FCC Process Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 112–414), H1390 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 595, consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act, H1593 [27MR]

H.R. 3310, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act, H3230 [30MY]

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2842 [17MY]

COMMUNISM

Addresses

Victims of Communism in Albania: Joseph J. DioGuardi, E1253 [17JY]

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6151 [19SE]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN] (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Belarus: call for release of political prisoners, H5698 [2AU]

Congressional Progressive Caucus: characterization, H2017, H2018 [19AP]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H1376 [19MR], H1393 [20MR], H5973 [13SE], H6662 [5DE], E224 [17FE], E690 [27AP], E1859 [30NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for release of political prisoners, E837 [17MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of American involvement, E870 [18MY]

——— anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E729 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S3893–S3895 [11JN], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

——— lift trade embargo, S7680 [6DE]

——— U.S. policy, S3893–S3895 [11JN]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

Reports filed

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Statements

Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Arrest by Cuban State Security: Yris T. Perez Aguilera, S3893 [11JN]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Vaclav Havel, S168, S174 [30JA]

S. Res. 516, commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S4775 [29JN]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

COMMUNITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

COMMUNITIES COMMITTED TO COLLEGE TAX CREDIT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2287), S3017 [9MY]

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY

Remarks in House

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Suburban areas; Urban Areas

Amendments

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1392 [19MR], H1415, H1416 [20MR]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), S2272, S2275 [29MR], H4001 [26JN]

Articles and editorials

Native American Tribal Leaders—Indian Country Shouldn’t Be Hostage to Far-Off Conflicts, E1478 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (see S. 2214), S1847 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (see H. Res. 587), H1390 [19MR]

Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 3633), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6619), H6535 [29NO]

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV (see S. 2228), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4039), H801 [15FE]

Denali Commission: reauthorize and modify membership (see S. 3590), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6478), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (see H.R. 4361), H1845 [16AP]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 4144), H1209 [6MR]

Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act: amend (see H.R. 4253), H1542 [22MR]

Mississippi: add certain counties to the region represented by the Appalachian Regional Commission (see H.R. 4620), H2067 [24AP]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 593), H1497 [21MR]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see S. 3334), S4417 [21JN]

SBA: ensure treatment of Brevard County, FL, as a HUBZone (see S. 2157), S1422 [6MR]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

States: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1390 [19MR]

Taxation: allow an ordinary and necessary business expense deduction for contributions to regional infrastructure improvement zones (see H.R. 3780), H77 [18JA]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see S. 2074), S350 [6FE]

Travel and tourism: facilitate affordable workforce housing in, and develop full-time resident communities of, high tourism areas (see H.R. 6394), H5999 [13SE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (see H.R. 6493), H6274 [21SE]

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Andreas N. Akaras, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, H5092 [23JY]

——— Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Assembly of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Kate Nahapetian, Armenian National Committee of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Representative Cole, H5094 [23JY]

Letters

District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion: Representative Issa, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4003 [26JN]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4002 [26JN]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: several Representatives, E1313 [24JY]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Motions

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1418 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Accomack County, VA: prohibit sale of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility for use by adult entertainment or foreign governments, H1418 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1411–H1419 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (H. Res. 587), H1405–H1410 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), motion to recommit, H1418 [20MR]

——— require appraisal and payment of fair market value for a parcel of public land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415, H1416 [20MR]

——— require independent appraisal of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility prior to removal of deed restriction, H1416, H1417 [20MR]

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.: renaming of headquarters building in honor of Robert M. Coard, E1084 [19JN]

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

Berg, Natalie: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E595 [19AP]

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV, H3760 [19JN]

Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]

CBO: include in macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation estimates of potential impact on SBA HUBZone areas, H408–H410 [2FE]

Community Powered Revitalization (organization): tribute, E450 [27MR]

Dept. of HUD: allow public housing agencies to use operating and capital funds directly without going through the Operating Fund Financing Program, H4119 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4104–H4106 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

——— expand percentage of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding that can be used for demolition projects, H4117, H4118, H4123 [27JN]

——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

——— Office of Community Planning and Development funding, H4096, H4097 [27JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses, E515 [30MR]

——— develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (H.R. 4361), E520 [16AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H4001–H4003 [26JN]

Downtown Washington Inc.: National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Dublin, CA: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E210 [16FE], E932 [31MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563 [17AP]

Gensler, Arthur: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E268 [28FE]

Hope Through Housing Foundation: anniversary, E1723 [26OC]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

Kankakee County, IL: anniversary of Kankakee County Farm Bureau, E190 [14FE]

Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Lewisville, TX: anniversary of Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, E1743 [13NO]

Local First Chicago (organization): tribute, H6538 [30NO]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 26 Annual Apprentice Graduation Banquet, E1826 [28NO]

Minami, Dale: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E271 [28FE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Chamber of Commerce, E319 [6MR]

Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), H5096–H5098 [23JY]

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369 [1AU]

National Community Renaissance (organization): anniversary, E1723 [26OC]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 593), E423 [22MR]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5020 [19JY], H5088–H5096 [23JY], E1313 [24JY], E1478 [11SE]

Newport, ME: tribute to Sebasticook Valley, ME, Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E152 [7FE]

Princeton, IN: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., H228 [1FE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1433), H952 [27FE], H997–H1003 [28FE], E253 [27FE]

Roberts, Jason: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of NeighborWorks America (organization) Homeownership Center Sacramento Region, E1442 [3AU]

Solano, Patrick J.: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Community Leadership Award recipient, E91 [31JA]

Sonoma County, CA: anniversary of Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, E1866 [4DE]

Southern Pines, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1324 [25JY]

Southwest Belmont Community Association: tribute, E144 [6FE]

St. Paul Port Authority: anniversary, E1889 [7DE]

States: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (H.R. 4210), H4117 [27JN]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (H.R. 2479), H3484 [6JN]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (H.R. 2655), H377 [2FE], H7270 [19DE]

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Metro Orlando, FL, chapter Hispanic Chamber of the Year award recipient, E1615 [21SE]

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

WIRE-Net (organization): tribute, E1161 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (S. 3633), S6856 [15NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow communities with rural development project loans to apply for certain other types of loans, S4281 [19JN]

——— allow community land grant-mercedes and land grant councils access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— allow frontier communities access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

——— permanently establish the Office of Tribal Relations, S4266 [19JN]

——— State Rural Development Partnership funding, S4347 [20JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (S. 3583), S6549 [20SE]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), S2275 [29MR]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (S. 2162), S1425 [6MR]

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: anniversary, S6263 [12SE]

Holdrege, NE: tribute to renovation and expansion of Phelps Memorial Health Center, S1382 [5MR]

King Arthur Flour Co., Inc.: tribute, S346 [6FE]

Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), S7751 [11DE]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

Shea, Michael P.: suitability to be district judge relative to drafting of amicus brief in Kelo v. New London, CT, on allowing local government seizure of private property, S7448 [5DE]

Twin Falls, ID: opening of Chobani Inc., production facility, S8067 [17DE]

Reports filed

Accomack County, VA, Land Parcel Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility Deed Restriction Removal: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2087) (H. Rept. 112–369), H77 [18JA]

BLM Federal Land Conveyance to Yerington, NV: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 112–525), H3706 [15JN]

Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2467), S6625 [21SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2467) (H. Rept. 112–611), H5077 [19JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2087, Remove Deed Restriction From a Parcel of Land in Accomack County, VA, Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 587) (H. Rept. 112–415), H1390 [19MR]

District of Columbia Southwest Waterfront Development Promotion: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2297) (S. Rept. 112–154), S2242 [29MR]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2362) (H. Rept. 112–451), H2029 [19AP]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1433) (H. Rept. 112–401), H943 [17FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 587, consideration of H.R. 2087, remove deed restriction from a parcel of land in Accomack County, VA, next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1405 [20MR]

H.R. 1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H997–H999 [28FE]

H.R. 2087, remove deed restriction from a parcel of land in Accomack County, VA, next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415 [20MR]

H.R. 2297, District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion, S2275 [29MR]

H.R. 2362, Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5088 [23JY]

H.R. 2467, Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act, H5096 [23JY]

S. 3583, Community Parks Revitalization Act, S6549–S6552 [20SE]

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1451 [10SE]

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1726 [26OC]

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS NATIONAL STANDARDS BOARD

Remarks in House

Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]

Bay Area Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1726 [26OC]

Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]

East Tennessee Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500 [12SE]

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453 [10SE]

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]

Saginaw Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1499 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Nevada Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, S6336 [13SE]

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E767 [10MY]

COMMUNITY MEDIATION (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Grubbs, Bonita: Community Mediation (organization) Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897 [11JN]

COMMUNITY PARKS REVITALIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3583), S6549 [20SE]

Texts of

S. 3583, provisions, S6549–S6552 [20SE]

COMMUNITY POWERED REVITALIZATION (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E450 [27MR]

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TAX RELIEF ACT

Remarks in House

Taxation: extend the new markets tax credit (H.R. 2655), H377 [2FE], H7270 [19DE]

COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers

Articles and editorials

Driving Through History, S3127 [14MY]

First Person Singular—Carmen Castro-Conroy, 40, Gaithersburg, Housing Counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership, E1261 [17JY]

Greenspring Resident Honored for 30 Years of Volunteer Service, E248 [27FE]

Innovation and Passion, in the Nonprofit World—Rita Markley of COTS Talks About the Importance of Partnerships in a World of Great Need, Limited Funds, S6791 [14NO]

LINK Celebrates 40 Years Serving the Community, E1207 [9JY]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

They Answer the Call, S3077 [10MY]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

Virginia Developer Is on a Mission To Revive His Town, S5369 [25JY]

Washington-Area Hunger Seen as Worsening, E1828 [28NO]

Bills and resolutions

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (see H.R. 5521), H2320 [7MY] (see H.R. 6414), H6060 [14SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see S. 2108), S614 [14FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enable certain nonprofit organizations that serve homeless veterans to participate in the Grant and Per Diem Program to provide transitional housing or facilities for homeless veterans (see H.R. 5830), H3161 [18MY]

——— provide veterans, when they electronically file claims for benefits, with notice that relevant services may be available to them from veterans service organizations (see S. 3052), S3042 [9MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H78 [18JA]

Education: authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 5436), H2318 [7MY]

Federal employees: allow continuation of public service while partially retired (see H.R. 4363), H1914 [17AP]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H1977 [18AP]

Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]

Homeless: urge public and private institutions to continue to work to eliminate homelessness and recognize efforts of those who work to assist the homeless (see H. Res. 806), H6300 [2OC]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National and Community Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H78 [18JA]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S2243 [29MR]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (see H.R. 6602), H6428 [16NO]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN] (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (see H. Res. 599), H1641 [27MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770 [10MY]

——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771 [10MY]

Letters

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

Tribute to Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey: Representative Larson, E1135 [26JN]

Lists

Rotary Club of Little Rock, AR, veterans, E859 [18MY]

Pledge

Girl Scout motto, S1501 [8MR]

Remarks in House

A Safe Place, Inc.: anniversary, E1110 [21JN]

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

Achievable Dream (organization): anniversary of Achievable Dream Tennis Ball, E1595 [21SE]

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.: renaming of headquarters building in honor of Robert M. Coard, E1084 [19JN]

Alcorn, Walter: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E402 [21MR]

Aldie, VA: tribute to Mercer Middle School winter food drive, E478 [28MR]

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1620 [21SE]

Alvis House (organization): anniversary, E382 [19MR]

American Red Cross: tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, E1755 [14NO]

America’s Blood Centers (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E271 [28FE]

Andrews, Eleanor K.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]

Arrighi, Eva: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Artesia, CA: anniversary of Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club, E94 [31JA]

Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E1426 [3AU]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E561 [17AP]

AT&T Inc.: tribute to AT&T Veterans group, E291 [1MR]

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

Bangor, ME: anniversary of James W. Williams American Legion Post 12, E1650 [21SE]

——— inclusion of St. Joseph Hospital on Thomson Reuters (news service) Top 100 Hospitals list, E1632 [21SE]

Bartron, Robert A.: Montrose, PA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E913 [31MY]

Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]

Bay Area Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]

Baytown, TX: tribute to Robert E. Lee High School Interact Club, E1643 [21SE]

BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E950 [1JN]

Bellingham, WA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Bellingham, E317 [6MR]

Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

Bienvenidos (organization): anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Santa Cruz, CA, chapter, E1025 [8JN]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: tribute, E1325 [25JY]

Boland, James C.: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Mayo Person of the Year award recipient, E1784 [16NO]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]

Bowers, Arthur B. (Deacon): Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Brand, Morgan: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1056 [18JN]

Brazoria County, TX: anniversary of Sweeny Civic Club (organization), E544 [17AP]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, E1677 [2OC]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Brown, Tom: Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc., Phoenix Community Achievement Leader Award recipient, E1341 [26JY]

Bucci, Frank A.: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E551 [17AP]

Bucks Beautiful (organization): tribute, E2023 [31DE]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County YWCA ‘‘Women Who Make a Difference’’ award recipients, E760 [10MY]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

Campbell, Roy T., Jr.: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1559 [19SE]

Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]

Carbray, John and Diane: Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team) Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]

Carson, CA: tribute to Carson Women’s Club, E282 [29FE]

Caruso, Julie: Pembroke (MA) Express Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]

Center for Independent Living, Inc. (CIL): anniversary, E1516 [13SE]

Center Point, AL: dedication of Ryan Winslow Veterans Center, E1986 [21DE]

Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (organization): tribute, E510 [29MR]

Centre County, PA: tribute to Centre County Women’s Resource Center, H5118 [23JY]

Cerullo, Joseph D.: Hazleton, PA, chapter of UNICO National (organization) Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681 [5OC]

Chang, Ilwoong: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Center on Halsted, H1859 [17AP]

——— anniversary of Junior League of Chicago (organization), H1744 [29MR]

——— anniversary of Logan Square Neighborhood Association, E795 [15MY]

——— anniversary of Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, E261 [28FE]

——— anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Baseball Club, E763 [10MY]

Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E420 [22MR]

Christian Volunteer Services (organization): tribute, E1717 [23OC]

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

Clarion, IA: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E535 [16AP]

Cleary, Mike: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Joseph’s Home, E1179 [28JN]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1530 [14SE]

Cohen, Howard and Patricia: Rotary Club of Hammond, IN, Heinze Vocational Service Award recipients, E726 [8MY]

Columbis, OH: anniversary of Rotary Club of Columbus, E107 [1FE]

Columbus, OH: anniversary of Forest Park Civic Association, E983 [5JN]

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1726 [26OC]

Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]

Community Health Center, Inc.: anniversary, E767 [10MY]

Conaboy, Richard and Marion: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipients, E549 [17AP]

Concord, NC: anniversary of Concord Lions Club, E1451 [10SE]

Connecticut: tribute to Valentines for Troops program, E644 [25AP]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute to Joplin, MO, recovery efforts in aftermath of tornado, E768 [10MY]

Copeland, Reggie: Cottage Hill Civilian Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490 [29MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (H.R. 5897), E974 [5JN]

——— tribute to Social Innovation Fund, E1269 [18JY]

Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

Cox, T. Randolph: YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV, Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380 [1AU]

Crawford, Edward: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

Crystal Springs, MS: tribute to Sanderson Masonic Lodge No. 22, E1791 [16NO]

Cureton, Anthony: New Jersery State Conference of the NAACP Outstanding President Award recipient, E1614 [21SE]

Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Assocation Community Awards recipients, E322 [6MR]

De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]

Denison, Judy: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Denton Public Library, E987 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2393–H2395 [8MY], E754 [9MY]

——— impact of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding reduction on Trenton, NJ, H591 [8FE]

Dept. of Labor: expand the Senior Community Service Employment Program (H.R. 3749), E819 [16MY]

DeSanto, Fred: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E326 [7MR]

Detroit, MI: observance of Metro Detroit Youth Day, E1216 [10JY]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1389 [2AU], E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

District of Columbia: tribute to Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk, E480 [28MR]

Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Doutt, Nancy: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Duchon, Elliott: Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

Dwyer, Don: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1841 [29NO]

East Tennessee Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500 [12SE]

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453 [10SE]

Ed Keating Center, Inc.: tribute, E1575 [20SE]

Ellis, Rick and Kela: Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E590, E599 [19AP]

Enable America (organization): anniversary, E1488 [12SE]

Erick J. Umstead Memorial Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1245 [12JY]

Esnault, Betty: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1074 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563 [17AP]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561, E562 [17AP]

Falbo, Joseph: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E788 [15MY]

Family Pantry of Cape Cod (organization): tribute, E941 [31MY]

Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

Ferragina, Roberto: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year Award recipient, E314 [5MR]

Filipino Community of Guam (organization): anniversary, E1731 [2NO]

First Book (organization): anniversary, E858 [18MY], E1440 [3AU]

Fitts, Howard M., Jr.: NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631 [21SE]

Flores, Sol: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1278 [18JY]

Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.: anniversary, H975 [28FE]

Flowers, Ira L.: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738 [9MY]

Flynn, Mike: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1586 [21SE]

Fond du Lac, WI: anniversary of Exchange Club of Fond du Lac, E600 [19AP]

For the Love of the Lake (organization): tribute to Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up event, E1405 [3AU]

Fort Sam Houston, TX: anniversary of Memorial Services Detachment, E889 [25MY]

Fortuna family: Cleveland, OH, Slovenian National Home (East 80th) Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]

Fortune Society: tribute, E111 [1FE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, E626 [24AP]

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): anniversary of Morris County, NJ, chapter, E1793 [16NO]

Friends of the San Carlos Adult Community Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1693 [12OC]

Friendship Circle of Cleveland (organization): tribute, E1019 [7JN]

Gary Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1637 [21SE]

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

Geiger, Roger: Torrington, CT, AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

Gin, Diane: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H201 [31JA], H225 [1FE], H444, H445 [3FE], H1219 [7MR], H2146 [26AP], E107 [1FE], E298 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E368 [13MR], E373 [16MR], E380 [19MR], E441 [26MR], E495, E498 [29MR], E910 [30MY], E1070 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1718, E1719 [23OC]

——— anniversary of Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, E1647 [21SE]

——— tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, E1718 [23OC]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, E1719 [23OC]

Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]

Gordon, Terry: Akron, OH, Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: tribute to volunteer program, E932 [31MY]

Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]

Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps: tribute, E952 [1JN]

Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly (G.R.A.P.E.): anniversary, E138 [3FE], E182 [13FE]

Green, Martha: Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA, Tzedakah Award recipient, E904 [30MY]

Greenville, MS: anniversary of Elks Serene Lodge 567, E1768 [15NO]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]

Guam: anniversary of Salvation Army Guam Corps, E557 [17AP]

Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Hamann, Paul: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1243 [12JY]

Hand in Hand (organization): tribute, E975 [5JN]

Hartsfield, Wallace S., Sr.: Missouri Walk of Fame inductee, E1564 [19SE]

Hazleton, PA: tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697 [12OC]

Helmets to Hardhats (nonprofit organization): tribute, H819 [16FE]

Hennepin County, MN: tribute to Hennipin Health program, H1920 [18AP]

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]

HIP Housing (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1352 [31JY]

Hollidaysburg, PA: anniversary of YMCA of Hollidaysburg, E524 [16AP]

Hope Through Housing Foundation: anniversary, E1723 [26OC]

House of Representatives: tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to American Red Cross, the Texas Arrhythmia Institute (organization), and the Methodist Hospital DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center for Save a Life Community Heart Training Day, H663 [9FE]

——— tribute to Multiple Sclerosis MS150 Bike Ride, E345 [8MR]

Hundley, Barbara: Jackson, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Hurricanes: tribute to Connecticut first responders, mayors, and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6349 [14NO]

——— tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6330 [13NO], H6348 [14NO], H6390 [15NO]

Independence, MO: Palmer Center recipient of National Institute for Senior Centers accreditation, E30 [18JA]

Independence Empowerment Center Inc.: tribute to volunteers, E956 [1JN]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481 for Circle of Light Holiday event, E1632 [21SE]

Inman, Joni: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Jadallah, Malak: Cleveland, OH, American Middle East Organization Community Service Award recipient, E576 [18AP]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Jones, Calvin (C.J.): Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation outstanding mentor honoree, E711 [7MY]

Jones, Denise Houlemard: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E477 [28MR]

Jones, Leechia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in the Workplace award recipient, E1054 [18JN]

Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]

Judah, Linda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1054 [18JN]

Kavadas, Nick: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Chapter, District, and National Ahepan of the Year award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Kay, Marv: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1837 [29NO]

KCPQ–TV (Seattle, WA): tribute to ‘‘Washington’s Most Wanted’’ program for role in capture of fugitives in Washington (State) and Oregon, E1203 [9JY]

Kelly, Lois: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E558 [17AP]

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]

Kerwin, Mary: Leadership Troy (organization) Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1911 [12DE]

Khan Academy (organization): tribute, E22 [17JA]

Kilbane, Kathleen: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School Navy Junior ROTC, E1936 [13DE]

Kirkley-Bey, Marie Lopez: Hartford Communities That Care (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1135 [26JN]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Kline, Kevin: Fort Bend Focus Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, H6595 [4DE]

Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club: anniversary, E79 [25JA]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E566 [18AP]

Lauer, William H.: Devotion to Children (organization) Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901 [11DE]

Law enforcement officers: tribute, H5917 [12SE]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]

Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]

Lightfoot, Robert D.: Medical Association of the State of Alabama Samuel Buford Word Award recipient, E1400 [3AU]

LINK, Inc.: anniversary, E1206 [9JY]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Arlington, VA, chapter, E297 [1MR]

——— tribute to Conyers, GA, Azalea City chapter, E304 [1MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740–H5742 [10SE], E1471 [11SE]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: anniversary, E559 [17AP]

Little Rock, AR: tribute to Rotary Club of Little Rock veterans, E858 [18MY]

Lopez, Miriam: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation community spirit honoree, E712 [7MY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of APAIT Health Center, E1631 [21SE]

Madison, NJ: anniversary of DAR Loantaka-Parsippanong chapter, E574 [18AP]

Madisonville, KY: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 33 Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E591 [19AP]

Maine: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary, E1048 [15JN]

——— tribute to Governor’s Award for Volunteerism recipients, E628 [24AP]

Malvern, PA: tribute to L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group of the Men of Malvern, E1279 [18JY]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, E954 [1JN]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition: tribute to ‘‘Against the Tide’’ race, E1420 [3AU]

McCollough, Bob, Sr.: Marcella R. Brown Foundation Founders Award recipient, E1847 [29NO]

McDonald’s Corp.: anniversary of Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick, NJ, E660 [26AP]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

Milestones Autism Organization: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

Minden, LA: tribute to charity auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H787 [15FE]

Missouri: tribute to Girl Scouts of Missouri, E498 [29MR]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Lions Club, E452 [27MR]

Monroe, LA: tribute to St. Francis Medical Center auxiliary members, E285 [29FE]

Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to Prince William County, VA, chapter, E936 [31MY]

Mouradian, Kay: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Murphy, Janice G.: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Murray, UT: anniversary of Murray City Library, E161 [8FE]

My Possibilities (organization): opening of HIPStore featuring gifts made by special-needs adults, E416 [22MR]

Nance, Fred and Jakki: Cleveland, OH, Public Theatre Pan Award recipients, E1458 [10SE]

Naples, ME: tribute to Cross Walk Community Outreach Food Pantry, E624 [24AP]

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE): anniversary of Woodbridge, VA, Chapter 1270, E1724 [26OC]

National AMBUCS, Inc.: tribute to Wichita, KS, Air Capital AMBUCS chapter, H1139 [5MR]

National Association of Asian American Professionals: Seattle, WA, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, E1592 [21SE]

National Association of the Remodeling Industry: tribute to the Bucks-Mont, PA, chapter, E1617 [21SE]

National Charleston Day Organization: tribute, E1757 [15NO]

National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]

National Community Renaissance (organization): anniversary, E1723 [26OC]

National Council of La Raza: tribute to Las Vegas, NV, conference, E1171 [28JN]

National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute: tribute, H3586 [7JN]

New Avenues to Independence, Inc.: anniversary, E1463 [10SE]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, E532 [16AP]

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

New Jersey Citizen Action (organization): anniversary, E787 [15MY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Boyer Lodge No. 1 of Free and Accepted Masons of New York City, E432 [22MR]

——— NAACP Mid-Manhattan branch NAACP Thalheimer award recipient, E1298 [23JY]

Newport Art Museum and Art Association: anniversary, H228 [1FE]

Norris, Christi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Support Services award recipient, E1053 [18JN]

North Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse, E897 [30MY]

Northeast Counseling Services (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc.: anniversary, E1743 [13NO]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Annual Community Labor Awards recipients, E108 [1FE]

Norwood, Wade: Campaign for Public Health Foundation Unsung Heroes of Public Health ‘‘Rock in the Pond’’ award recipient, E1867 [4DE]

Oliver, Jeanne: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1823 [28NO]

Omega Boys Club/Street Soldiers (organization): anniversary, E1720 [23OC]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter, E2033 [2JA]

——— Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724 [26OC]

——— tribute to Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter, E1773 [15NO]

——— tribute to Georgia State Workshop of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, E1645 [21SE]

Operation American Heroes (organization): tribute, E1977 [21DE]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, E914 [31MY]

Osterville, MA: tribute to Cape Cod Academy Stand Down event, E1413 [3AU]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Pacifica, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Pacifica, E1691 [12OC]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (H.R. 6602), H6647–H6650 [5DE]

Peninsula Family Services (organization): anniversary of senior peer counseling program, E1355 [31JY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1289 [8MR]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

Pine Tree Legal Assistance (organization): anniversary, E1238 [12JY]

Pits for Patriots (organization): tribute, H6509 [29NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, E1243 [12JY]

Plattsburgh, NY: tribute to Relay for Life participants, E1076 [19JN]

Plymouth, MA: rededication of American Legion Post 40, E1412 [3AU]

Pocasset, MA: anniversary of Pocasset Community Club, E1682 [5OC]

Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Dept. of Public Works volunteers, E951 [1JN]

——— tribute to Historic Preservation Division volunteers, E955 [1JN]

——— tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers, E939 [31MY]

——— tribute to Six Weeks To Make a Difference Program volunteers, E937 [31MY]

——— tribute to the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E953 [1JN]

——— tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938 [31MY]

Proctor, Betty: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Project Mend-a-House (organization): tribute, E937 [31MY]

Prussman, Lori: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1055 [18JN]

Putnam, William, Jr.: National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1691 [12OC]

Rains, Ted: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Ransom, Marilyn: North Olmsted, OH, Community Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E830 [17MY]

Redwood City, CA: anniversary of Peninsula Hills Women’s Club, E597 [19AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 689), H4161 [28JN], H4709 [10JY]

Renton, WA: tribute to Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Foundation, E1517 [13SE]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Richmond Police Activities League, E470 [28MR]

Riverbank, CA: tribute to Riverbank Lions Club, E703 [7MY]

Riverdale, NJ: anniversary of Riverdale Women’s Club, E670 [26AP]

Roberts, Jason: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Robinette, Gretchen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, E1986 [21DE]

Rodges, Teresa A.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [1JN]

Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624 [24AP]

Rosary Hall (organization): anniversary, E1067 [19JN]

Rotary Day: observance, H1981 [19AP]

Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of NeighborWorks America (organization) Homeownership Center Sacramento Region, E1442 [3AU]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Saginaw Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1499 [12SE]

Salinas, Ricardo: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

San Carlos, CA: anniversary of San Carlos Adult Community Center, E1693 [12OC]

San Leandro, CA: tribute to Davis Street Family Resource Center, E766 [10MY]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of Spectrum LGBT Center, E1524 [13SE]

Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]

Scarola, Jack: Lord’s Place (organization) Ending Homelessness Award recipient, E105 [1FE]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center, E556 [17AP]

Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Sewell, Dan: Fairview Park, OH, Community Council Fairview Park Citizen of the Year award recipient, E731 [8MY]

Shaner, Lance T.: Navy League of Central Pennsylvania Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H5902 [12SE]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071 [19JN]

Shepard’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (organization): tribute, E560 [17AP]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Sisters of Loretto (organization): anniversary, E94 [31JA], E545 [17AP]

Skokie, IL: tribute to McCracken Middle School students, E675 [26AP]

Skora, Joseph: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Prometheus Award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Snowball Express (organization): tribute, H6537 [30NO]

Society of Santa Maria Maddalena of New Haven: tribute, E528 [16AP]

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

South Jersey Stand Down (organization): tribute, E1864 [3DE]

Southwest Belmont Community Association: tribute, E144 [6FE]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, E194 [15FE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Junior League of St. Paul, E723 [8MY]

——— anniversary of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, E587 [19AP]

Stand With Those Who Serve Week: observance, E1238 [12JY]

Stein, Sara Summers: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1057 [18JN]

Stockton, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Stockton, E964 [1JN]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600, E1610 [21SE]

Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.: tribute, E494 [29MR]

Superior, WI: anniversary of Rotary Club of Superior, E1310 [24JY], E1587 [21SE]

Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions, LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1051 [18JN]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Syracuse Rescue Mission, E305 [1MR]

Tampa, FL: tribute to Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E1623 [21SE]

Tarpon Springs, FL: anniversary of Tarapani Department Store, E1722 [26OC]

Taxation: preserve deductions for mortgage interest and charitable donations, H5679 [2AU]

Teichert, Inc.: anniversary, E1406 [3AU]

TELACU Education Foundation: tribute to TELACU Scholars Day, E633 [24AP]

Teodosio, Thomas and Linda: Catholic Commission of Summit County, OH, Bishop Cosgrove Justice Award recipients, E1889 [7DE]

Thomas, Miccerica: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation extra mile honoree, E713 [7MY]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Heroes of Compassion honorees, E995 [6JN]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to organizations supporting lives of shelter animals, E125 [2FE]

Tunica 10 Point Coalition, Inc.: tribute, E1780 [16NO]

Turtle Bay Association: anniversary, E1570 [19SE]

Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533 [16AP]

United Way: anniversary, H4647 [29JN], E1087 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1101, E1107 [21JN], E1172, E1179 [28JN], E1204, E1208 [9JY]

——— anniversary of United Way of Bucks County, PA, E673 [26AP]

——— tribute to United Way of Denton County, TX, E1450 [10SE]

——— tribute to United Way of McLean County, IL, E176 [9FE]

Van Ness, Meg: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1118 [21JN]

Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]

Varnell, Leah: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Ventura County, CA: anniversary of Ventura County Stand Down, E1238 [12JY]

Vicini, Tom: Major League Baseball and Partnership at Drugfree.org (organization) Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award recipient, E1873 [4DE]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group: anniversary, E1073 [19JN]

Volunteer Prince William, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and Board of Directors, E940 [31MY]

Walne, Joan and Alan: Dallas, TX, Friends of Fair Park Spirit of the Centennial Award recipients, E474 [28MR]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): anniversary, E2038 [2JA]

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

Watson, Diane: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism award recipient, E1053 [18JN]

Wedgeworth, Elbra: Metro Volunteers (organization) Community Impact Award recipient, E467 [28MR]

West Caldwell, NJ: anniversary of West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept., E1475 [11SE]

West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]

White, Sally: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H120 [24JA]

Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]

Winfield, Claude L. and Michelle D.: Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1561 [19SE]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E464 [28MR]

Women’s Garden Club of America: tribute, H1020 [29FE]

Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488 [29MR]

Wooden, Sherman: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E554 [17AP]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (H. Res. 599), E493 [29MR]

York County, ME: tribute to Mothers and Others Against Hunger program, E302 [1MR]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Alpha Delta Zeta chapter, E1758 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Agriculture: promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Junior League of Baltimore, S845 [16FE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute to New York chapter, S205 [31JA]

Boyd, Jamie Kamailani: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S153 [30JA]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, S5965 [2AU]

Bush, KY: tribute to Bush Volunteer Fire Dept., S3076 [10MY]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to St. Bernard Hospital free mammogram program, S5202 [19JY]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, S6532 [20SE]

Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, S1844 [20MR]

Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) (organization): tribute, S6791 [14NO]

Coyne, Ann: National Association of Social Workers Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2082 [27MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (S. 2108), S619 [14FE]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

Drexel University: tribute to 11th Street Family Health Services Center, S1419 [6MR]

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: anniversary, S6263 [12SE]

Fife Lake, MI: anniversary of Fife Lake Public Library, S3898 [11JN]

Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

Fort Scott, KS: tribute to Lowell Milken Center for National Projects Kick-off, S6444 [19SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1501, S1525 [8MR]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (S. Res. 421), S2452 [17AP]

Grubbs, Bonita: Community Mediation (organization) Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897 [11JN]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Holdrege, NE: tribute to renovation and expansion of Phelps Memorial Health Center, S1382 [5MR]

House of Heroes, Inc.: tribute, S4361 [20JN]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (S. Res. 596), S6827 [14NO]

Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S6262 [12SE]

Jewish Family Services (organization): anniversary, S4769 [29JN]

John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.: anniversary, S125 [26JA], S3127 [14MY]

Jolin, Michael P.: Rhode Island Bar Association Victoria M. Almeida Servant Leader Award recipient, S4671 [27JN]

Junior League of Washington, Inc.: anniversary, S6618 [21SE]

Libby, Ike: Dixfield, ME, Board of Selectmen Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4455 [25JN]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Denver, CO chapter, S6535 [20SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), S6675 [21SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 1299), S5625 [26JY]

Lipps, Tess: Clay County, KY, Days Wall of Fame honoree, S6526 [20SE]

Louisville, KY: anniversary of Rotary Club of Louisville, S3895 [11JN]

Lutheran Church Charities (organization): tribute to response to school shootings in Newtown, CT, S8449 [27DE]

McCormick, James: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self Honoree, S2238 [29MR]

Moore, Jackie Kerby: New Mexico State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni honoree, S6850 [15NO]

Moses, George: National Low Income Housing Coalition Cushing Niles Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award recipient, S1998 [22MR]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 546), S6012 [2AU]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 415), S2282 [29MR]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 522), S5023 [16JY]

Nevada Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, S6336 [13SE]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, S2080 [27MR]

Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]

——— Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vermont Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6836 [15NO]

Portland, OR: anniversary of Royal Rosarians, S3728 [5JN]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S2399 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Run to Home Base (organization): tribute, S5970 [2AU]

Salt Lake Council of Women: anniversary, S844 [16FE]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]

Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]

Smyrna, DE: anniversary of Citizens’ Hose Fire Co. No. 1, S2919 [7MY]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1403 [6MR]

United Way: anniversary, S3890 [11JN], S3974 [12JN], S4414, S4416 [21JN], S4720, S4721 [28JN], S4739 [29JN], S4820 [10JY]

——— anniversary of United Way of Connecticut, S6531 [20SE]

Upright Frameworks (business): tribute to assistance provided to reduce home heating costs, S3232 [16MY]

Webb, Wilma J.: Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Civil Rights Award recipient, S563 [13FE]

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections (business): tribute, S610 [14FE]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

Reports filed

Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4363) (H. Rept. 112–535), H3706 [15JN]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 419), S2730 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 599, tribute to Byung Wook Yoon, E493 [29MR]

H.R. 2139, Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5740 [10SE]

H.R. 6602, revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations, H6647–H6649 [5DE]

S. 1299, mint coins in commemoration of centennial of Lions Clubs establishment, S5625 [26JY]

S. Res. 310, Year of the Girl designation and Girl Scouts anniversary, S1580 [12MR]

S. Res. 411, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 415, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2258, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 419, Public Service Recognition Week, S2398 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

S. Res. 421, Global Youth Service Days, S2399, S2452 [17AP]

S. Res. 448, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 505, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman recipients of the World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize, S4638 [26JN]

S. Res. 515, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, S4727 [28JN]

S. Res. 522, National Child Awareness Month, S5023, S5049 [16JY]

S. Res. 546, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 596, permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy, S6806, S6827 [14NO]

S. Res. 606, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth anniversary, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

Tributes

Lauder, Evelyn Hausner, S320 [2FE]

COMMUNITY SHELTER PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2919) (H. Rept. 112–712), H7423 [20DE]

COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2256), S2242 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2256), S2247 [29MR]

Texts of

S. 2256, provisions, S2247 [29MR]

COMMUTER PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3684), E57 [23JA]

COMMUTER SAVINGS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6066), H4783 [11JY]

COMPACT DISCS see Sound Recording and Reproducing

COMPANIONSHIP EXEMPTION PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3066), E1154 [27JN]

COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE

Articles and editorials

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Reports

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

COMPOUND 1080 AND SODIUM CYANIDE ELIMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3272), S3838 [7JN]

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7215 [29NO]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see S. 3549), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6405), H6000 [13SE]

Taxation: extend deduction for expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 3997), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in House

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (H.R. 6405), E1521 [13SE]

COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Iran: provide for imposition of sanctions relative to the National Iranian Oil Co. and the National Iranian Tanker Co. (see H.R. 3843), H218 [31JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT LOAN PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

COMPREHENSIVE 1099 TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND REPAYMENT OF EXCHANGE SUBSIDY OVERPAYMENTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4), H3607, H3608 [7JN]

COMPTON, CATHERINE

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

COMPTON, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

COMPUTER FRAUD AND ABUSE ACT

Letters

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

COMPUTERS related term(s) Electronics; Technology; Telecommunications

Amendments

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826 [11SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8397, S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2166, H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172, H2173, H2174, H2175, H2176, H2178 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401, S5402, S5403, S5405, S5409, S5410 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5519, S5520, S5521, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5568, S5572, S5575, S5579, S5591, S5603, S5615, S5622 [26JY], S5661, S5673, S5676, S5677, S5678, S5681, S5682, S5684, S5685, S5686, S5687, S5688 [30JY], S5724, S5739, S5740, S5741, S5743, S5744, S5746, S5747, S5748, S5760, S5772, S5773, S5777, S5778, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789, S5791, S5792, S5793 [31JY], S5885, S5886, S5888, S5889, S5890, S5891 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

Backdoor Found in ZTE Android Phones, H3097 [17MY]

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

Cyber Hill Battle—Searching for a Common Sense Defense Against a ‘‘Digital Pearl Harbor’’, S5910 [2AU]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Colleges and universities: require institutions of higher education to post certain IRS returns on their websites (see S. 2835), S2927 [7MY]

Congress: strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees, display subject matter of debates, make legislation available before voting, and promote availability of FEC reports (see H.R. 3898), H475 [3FE]

Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 727), H4774 [10JY]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see S. 3609), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6480), H6273 [21SE]

Courts: provide for recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (see H.R. 6245), H5628 [1AU]

——— provide special motion to dismiss ‘‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’’ (SLAPPs) to protect journalists and Internet service providers (see S. 3493), S5977 [2AU]

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Crime: amend provisions relative to disclosures to governments by communications-related service providers of certain information consisting of or relating to communications (see H.R. 6529), H6275 [21SE]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 3432), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6205), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (see S. 3556), S6454 [19SE]

——— support law enforcement training efforts on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and eliminate Internet sites that facilitate such exploitation (see H. Res. 649), H2645 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish grant program within rural broadband program (see S. 2275), S2243 [29MR]

——— improve the program of access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (see S. 2298), S2496 [18AP]

——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 6308), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6454), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— foster further innovation and entrepreneurship in the health information technology sector (see H.R. 6626), H6586 [3DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (see H.R. 6221), H5327 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see S. 3316), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6401), H5999 [13SE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1427 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for veterans’ health care (see H.R. 4023), H725 [14FE]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Electronics: make it unlawful to alter or remove the identification number of a mobile communications device (see S. 3186), S3174 [15MY]

FCC: ensure rule adopting methodology for establishing benchmarks for Universal Service Fund high-cost loop support shall have no force or effect and require report on an alternative methodology (see H.R. 6526), H6275 [21SE]

——— establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (see S. 3703), S8302 [20DE]

——— require reallocation and auction for commercial use of certain frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum (see H.R. 4817), H2203 [26AP]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1016 [28FE]

FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 6259), H5628 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: create a centralized website for reports issued by inspectors general (see H.R. 4404), H2029 [19AP]

——— develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 2096), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4004), H692 [9FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5949), H3707 [15JN]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

——— provide additional privacy protections (see S. 3515), S5978 [2AU]

FTC: promulgate rules requiring Internet merchants to disclose use of price-altering computer programs (see H.R. 6508), H6274 [21SE]

Government: optimize Federal data center usage and efficiency (see H.R. 6278), H5704 [2AU]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (see H. Con. Res. 132), H4907 [17JY]

GSA: install Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless neutral host systems in Federal buildings to improve in-building wireless communications coverage and commercial network capacity (see S. 3439), S5381 [25JY]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4156 [27JN]

——— improve provision of telehealth services under Medicare and other Federal health care programs (see H.R. 6719), H7469 [30DE]

——— protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (see H.R. 3834), H186 [27JA]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

Information technology: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

——— improve enforcement of criminal and civil law with respect to cloud computing (see S. 3569), S6454 [19SE]

——— improve Federal information security (see H.R. 4257), H1570 [26MR]

——— preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3266 [30MY]

——— provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (see S. 2102), S567 [13FE]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization (see S. Res. 446), S2824 [26AP]

——— promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (see S. 3539), S6339 [13SE]

Medicare: make publicly available on the official Medicare Internet site payment rates for frequently reimbursed hospital inpatient procedures, hospital outpatient procedures, and physicians’ services (see H.R. 5730), H2645 [10MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H901 [16FE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 358), S163 [30JA]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

Political campaigns: eliminate certain contribution limitations and require political committees to post information on contributions received by the committees on their websites (see H.R. 6197), H5291 [25JY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (see S. 3625), S6626 [21SE] (see H.R. 6634), H6675 [5DE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (see S. 3510), S5977 [2AU]

——— prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

——— protect cyber privacy (see H.R. 6183), H5290 [25JY]

——— require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see S. 3333), S4417 [21JN]

Rural areas: authorize a competitive grant program to implement and evaluate digital learning in rural locales (see H.R. 5732), H2645 [10MY]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (see S. 2190), S1613 [13MR]

Senior citizens: prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors and increase public awareness of the impact and educate the public on how to identify such fraud (see H.R. 4846), H2204 [26AP]

Social Security: establish consistent requirements for the electronic content and format of data used in the administration of certain human services programs (see H.R. 6682), H7264 [18DE]

Taxation: extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

——— limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see H.R. 5615), H2443 [8MY]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 2105), S614 [14FE] (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Telecommunications: continue an advisory committee considering optimal security, reliability, and interoperability of communications systems (see H.R. 6552), H6276 [21SE]

——— encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage (see S. 3516), S5978 [2AU]

——— ensure that security is taken into account in certain efforts relative to interconnectivity of telecommunications networks (see H.R. 6551), H6276 [21SE]

——— establish an advisory committee on national security telecommunications (see H.R. 6550), H6276 [21SE]

——— prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

——— require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (see S. 3433), S5381 [25JY]

——— require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1571 [26MR] (see H. Res. 628), H2031 [19AP]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see S. 3410), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4862 [12JY]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 646), H2320 [7MY]

Voting: modernize State voting systems by allowing for increased use of the Internet in voter registration, automated registration of certain individuals, and shortening voter wait times and early voting (see H.R. 6632), H6622 [4DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

Cloture motions

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Cybersecurity Act: several former national security officials, S4136 [13JN]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, S5909 [2AU]

——— Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S5704 [31JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S6782 [14NO]

——— several financial services organizations, S5909 [2AU]

——— several individuals, S5437 [26JY]

——— Shawn Osbourne, TechAmerica (organization), S5915 [2AU]

Enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure: several former government officials, S4847 [11JY]

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Federal information security improvement: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E699 [27AP]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E699 [27AP]

Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs extension: several business organizations, S819 [16FE]

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Improve privacy of electronic communications: several organizations, S5914 [2AU]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation: Candace Klein, SoMoLend Holdings, LLC, S1878 [21MR]

——— David Levine, American Sustainable Business Council, S1724 [15MR]

——— Freeman White, S1724 [15MR]

——— John Ducrest, Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, S1724 [15MR]

——— Mercer Bullard, Fund Democracy (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Nick Bhargava, MOTAAVI (business), S1724 [15MR]

——— Sara Hanks, CrowdCheck, Inc., S1879 [21MR]

——— several State Secs. of State, S1723 [15MR]

——— Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion, Startup Exemption (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Todd O. McCracken, National Small Business Association, S1877 [21MR]

Marketplace Fairness Act: several Senators, S817 [16FE]

Prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information: several former national security officials, S5953 [2AU]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments: Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S8457 [28DE]

——— Senators Wyden and Mark Udall, S8458 [28DE]

Lists

Organizations supporting the Enzi amendment to S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, on empowering States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4883 [11JY]

Motions

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2184 [26AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5357 [25JY], S5419 [26JY], S5724 [31JY]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Press releases

U.S. Embassy Dublin Issues Caution About Diversity Visa Email Scams: U.S. Embassy, Dublin, Ireland, H6544 [30NO]

Regulations

Standards for the electronic posting of House and committee documents and data: Committee on House Administration (House), H370 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Air Force: research, development, test, and evaluation programs funding through reductions in operations and maintenance, H4956 [18JY]

Aleynikov, Sergey: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (H.R. 3179), H5138 [24JY]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

CBO: establish website which features a calculator to allow taxpayers to enter their annual income and receive an estimate of projected contribution to or receipt from major legislation, H411 [2FE]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

Congress: require that legislation be available for 72 hours on the Internet prior to being voted on by the Senate or House, H910 [17FE]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), H5507–H5510 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: set sunset date, H2176 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (H.R. 6308), E1396 [3AU]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish an interagency organization to coordinate military cyber operations, H3126 [18MY]

——— make available to the public the total costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Dept. of Defense website, H3005 [17MY]

——— provide VA medical personnel access to medical records of soldiers in order to coordinate care and treatment, H3316, H3317 [31MY]

——— require posting on departmental websites information on sexual assault prevention and response resources, H3129 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize interception of communications and other system traffic that is transmitted and stored on Federal systems and deploy countermeasures for cybersecurity purposes, H2177 [26AP]

——— cybersecurity infrastructure funding, H3619, H3636, H3637 [7JN]

——— cybersecurity personnel funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Child Exploitation Center funding, H3542, H3543 [6JN]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure, H6500–H6503 [28NO]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (H.R. 6221), E1338 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: Internet Crimes Against Children task forces funding, H2392 [8MY]

——— make available to the public a redacted summary of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (H.R. 4227), H1397 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct onshore oil and gas lease sales through Internet-based live lease sales, H3887 [20JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to implement regulations to mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles, H4149, H4150 [27JN]

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826–H5829 [11SE], E1493 [12SE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace, H2792 [16MY]

FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H2457 [9MY]

FCC: ensure changes to transparency and procedures do not impede implementation of rules to ensure broadband access in rural areas, H1622 [27MR]

——— preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

——— provide for creation of a public safety broadband network, ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, and permit the FCC to conduct incentive auctions, H914, H918–H921 [17FE], E237–E239 [24FE]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (H.R. 4004), E174 [9FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H3279 [31MY]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5776 [11SE], H5890–H5901 [12SE], E1533 [14SE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— increase transparency by requiring certain documentation for acquisition of foreign intelligence be made available to the public, H5782 [11SE]

——— prohibit the use of information on U.S. citizens obtained through the search of a legally amassed data pool without prior warrant authorization, H5891 [12SE]

——— provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

——— reduce duration of sunset provision, H5897 [12SE]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (H. Con. Res. 132), H5744, H5745 [10SE]

——— tribute to online Federal document retrieval system, E461 [28MR]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (H.R. 3834), H2222–H2227, H2252 [27AP]

House of Representatives: prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683, H3684 [8JN]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Information technology: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 2096), H2215–H2222 [27AP]

——— importance of electronic medical records and health information technology, H6711 [12DE]

——— improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2187–H2192 [26AP], E668 [26AP]

——— preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5253 [25JY], H5599–H5602 [1AU], E1403 [3AU]

——— require regulatory information provided to private-sector cybersecurity entities sharing intelligence community cybersecurity systems remain subject to the Freedom of Information Act, H2170 [26AP]

Intelligence services: clarify certain definitions to maintain consistency across all cybersecurity policies, H2175, H2176 [26AP]

——— clarify that private-sector cybersecurity entity liability exemption in use of intelligence community systems extends only to identification and acquisition of cyber threat information, H2169 [26AP]

——— counterintelligence resources funding, H3294 [31MY]

——— shorten extension of intelligence gathering tools, H5893 [12SE]

International Day of Radiology: observance, E1381 [1AU]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644–H6646 [5DE]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (H.R. 365), H2636 [10MY], H2673–H2676 [15MY], E882 [22MY]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, E1938 [17DE]

National security: call to disable Twitter accounts of groups designated as a foreign terrorist organization, H6432 [27NO]

——— cybersecurity funding, H1715 [28MR]

National Telework Week: observance, E372 [16MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H6502 [28NO]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2077 [25AP], H2146, H2156–H2186 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3293 [31MY], E693 [27AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), corrections in engrossment, H2186 [26AP]

——— allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), motion to recommit, H2184 [26AP]

——— allow intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities for only certain purposes, H2170, H2171 [26AP]

——— clarify retention and use rules for personal information received by the intelligence community from private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2172 [26AP]

——— exempt private-sector cybersecurity entities from liability for non-participation in voluntary intelligence community cyber threat efforts, H2174 [26AP]

——— include critical infrastructure owners and operators in program to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2167–H2169, H2178, H2179 [26AP]

——— limit authority of intelligence community to use Federal cybersecurity systems on private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2173 [26AP]

——— narrow definitions of what information private-sector cybersecurity entities may share with the intelligence community, H2174, H2175 [26AP]

——— prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

——— recognize importance of instruction in foreign language and culture in development of training programs to protect against cyber attacks and intrusions, H3299, H3300 [31MY]

——— require list of all Federal agencies receiving cyber threat intelligence information from the intelligence community, H2173 [26AP]

——— require report to identify and assess risks from foreign suppliers of information technology with ties to foreign governments, H3305, H3306 [31MY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), H6659 [5DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), H6285 [28SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), H5686 [2AU]

——— prohibit Federal agencies, employers, or prospective employers from requiring the disclosure of passwords to social networking web sites or personal accounts, H2184 [26AP]

——— protect cyber privacy, H5686 [2AU]

Ridgefield, CT: tribute to Ridgefield High School Students Against Internet Discrimination (organization), H590 [8FE]

SEC: provide online information and conduct outreach to inform small businesses and women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses of efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1284, H1285 [8MR]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1228, H1240, H1245 [7MR], H1580, H1590–H1592 [27MR]

Taxation: extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, H5955 [13SE]

——— improve laws relative to cybersecurity (H.R. 3674), H6502 [28NO]

——— maintain security relative to information technology procurement and supply chain management, H3097 [17MY]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, E1906 [11DE]

——— allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (H.R. 3173), H4015–H4017 [26JN], H4422 [28JN], E1171 [28JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829, H5830 [11SE]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (H.R. 6246), H5530 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4880–S4884 [11JY]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S369 [7FE], S815–S817 [16FE]

Civil liberties: prohibit unreasonable search or seizure of records of individuals held by a third party without express consent or issuance of a probable cause warrant, S8406, S8407, S8422, S8424, S8428 [27DE]

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946 [12JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

Colleges and universities: require institutions of higher education to post certain IRS returns on their websites (S. 2835), S2946 [8MY]

Congress: modify reporting requirements for personal financial trade transactions by Members and certain employees, S182 [31JA]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S141, S143, S147 [30JA], S195, S196 [31JA]

——— require that legislation be available for 72 hours on the Internet prior to being voted on by the Senate or House, S190, S191 [31JA]

Congressional Management Foundation: anniversary, S6046 [10SE]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (S. 3609), S6628 [21SE]

Courts: provide special motion to dismiss ‘‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’’ (SLAPPs) to protect journalists and Internet service providers (S. 3493), S5983 [2AU]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (S. 3556), S6458 [19SE]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): set sunset date, S5439 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

——— rural broadband telecommunications services programs funding, S4279 [19JN], S4335, S4343, S4358 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (S. 3459), S5734 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure that creation of center to protect Federal Government networks does not disrupt current cyber law enforcement efforts, S5723 [31JY]

——— Federal Network Security funding, S6416 [19SE], S6495, S6496 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, S6256 [12SE]

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), S6672, S6673 [21SE]

FCC: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (S. 3703), S8303 [20DE]

——— reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

FDA: investigation into allegations of monitoring of protected communications of Federal employees suspected to be whistleblowers, S5074–S5076 [17JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S8385–S8410, S8412–S8425, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8455–S8462, S8515, S8516 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), unanimous-consent agreement, S8343, S8374 [21DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

GSA: install Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless neutral host systems in Federal buildings to improve in-building wireless communications coverage and commercial network capacity (S. 3439), S5385 [25JY]

Hanscom AFB, MA: impact of proposed change in leadership rank structure on cybersecurity, S4230 [18JN]

Information technology: ensure free flow of commerce through secure cyber communications, continued development of Internet and Intranet communications, and development of cybersecurity specialists, S5911 [2AU]

——— expand and improve cybersecurity test beds program, S5914 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

——— promote public awareness of cyber security (S. 813), S2458 [18AP]

——— provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (S. 2102), S568 [13FE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6667 [21SE]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (S. 3539), S6342 [13SE]

Morality and ethics: impact of violence on society, S8100 [18DE]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, S8038 [13DE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (S. Res. 358), S173 [30JA]

——— observance, S66 [24JA]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), S2559 [23AP], S3814 [7JN]

——— submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8390, S8400, S8403–S8406, S8415–S8417, S8420, S8423–S8425 [27DE], S8456–S8462 [28DE]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), S7672 [6DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), S6675 [21SE]

——— improve privacy of electronic communications, S5914 [2AU]

——— improve privacy of electronic communications (S. 1011), S66 [24JA]

——— modernize and improve Federal privacy laws, S5913 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940, S5952 [2AU]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1828 [20MR], S1877–S1879, S1884–S1889, S1894 [21MR], S1968, S1972–S1976 [22MR], S2230, S2231 [29MR], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

Senate: require all Senate candidates file quarterly campaign finance reports electronically with the FEC, S249 [1FE]

Technology: conduct study to determine current cyber law enforcement resources, S5723 [31JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S4846–S4849 [11JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 2105), S616–S619, S659 [14FE], S663 [15FE], S2458 [18AP], S3300 [21MY], S3933–S3935 [12JN], S4135–S4137 [13JN]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5193–S5196, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S5322, S5367 [25JY], S5652 [30JY], S5691–S5706, S5708–S5712, S5714–S5725 [31JY], S5805, S5806, S5812–S5818, S5823–S5825, S5830, S5841, S5850 [1AU], S5901–S5904, S5907–S5919, S5929, S5936, S5937, S5942 [2AU], S6079 [11SE], S6766, S6774–S6784, S6793 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357, S5359–S5364 [25JY], S5419–S5421, S5426–S5441, S5444, S5448, S5450, S5463–S5465 [26JY], S5631, S5632 [30JY], S6835 [15NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), unanimous-consent agreement, S5651 [30JY], S6772 [14NO]

Telecommunications: encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage (S. 3516), S5988 [2AU]

——— require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (S. 3433), S5385 [25JY]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), S6827 [14NO]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2667 [25AP]

——— support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (S. Res. 439), S8318–S8320 [20DE]

Water: amend consumer confidence reporting requirements for community water systems, S4383 [21JN]

Reports

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: Constitution Project (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

Reports filed

Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1974) (H. Rept. 112–663), H5764 [10SE]

Advancing America’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3834) (H. Rept. 112–420), H1541 [22MR]

Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

BLM Live Internet Auctions Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2752) (H. Rept. 112–371), H77 [18JA]

Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3523) (H. Rept. 112–445), H1914 [17AP]

Data Breach Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1408), S350 [6FE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Federal Information Security Improvement: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4257) (H. Rept. 112–455), H2203 [26AP]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (S. 710) (H. Rept. 112–654), H5764 [10SE]

Location Privacy Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 365) (H. Rept. 112–478), H2662 [11MY]

Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Under Which the Internet Has Thrived: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 112–564), H4654 [29JN]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 112–592), H4827 [11JY]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410), S5731 [31JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6131) (H. Rept. 112–653), H5764 [10SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410) (S. Rept. 112–248), S7458 [5DE]

Statements

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Aspen Homeland Security Group, S5437 [26JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Marketplace Fairness Act: Several Individuals, S817 [16FE]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Free Press Act (S. 3493), S5985 [2AU]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630): Broadband Spectrum Provisions, H915 [17FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 127, preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived, H5599 [1AU]

H. Con. Res. 132, GPO funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents, H5744 [10SE]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 365, National Blue Alert Act, H2673 [15MY]

H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, H2215–H2218 [27AP]

H.R. 3173, Transportation Security Administration allowance of transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H4015 [26JN]

H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H2166 [26AP]

H.R. 3834, Advancing America’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act, H2223–H2225 [27AP]

H.R. 4257, Federal information security improvement, H2187–H2189 [26AP]

H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5890 [12SE]

H.R. 6063, Child Protection Act, H5507 [31JY]

H.R. 6131, Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act extension, H5829 [11SE]

H.R. 6634, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, H6659 [5DE]

S. 710, Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, H5826 [11SE]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 3459, Dept. of Energy High-End Computing Improvement Act, S5734 [31JY]

S. 3493, Free Press Act, S5984 [2AU]

S. 3510, prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information, S5940, S5986 [2AU], H5686 [2AU]

S. 3625, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. Con. Res. 50, promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect, S4683 [27JN], S6667 [21SE], H6644 [5DE]

S. Res. 358, National Data Privacy Day, S168, S173 [30JA]

S. Res. 439, support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC, classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2736 [25AP], S8319 [20DE]

S. Res. 446, oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization, S2833 [26AP]

CONABOY, RICHARD AND MARION

Remarks in House

Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA: Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipients, E549 [17AP]

CONATON, ERIN C.

Memorandums

Display of District of Columbia and U.S. Territorial Flags During Official Ceremonies, H6498 [28NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

CONAWAY, K. MICHAEL (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3124 [18MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3130), H6828 [17DE]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H221 [31JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Agriculture: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6152 [19SE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H441 [2FE]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H2072 [24AP]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H945 [17FE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3652), H572 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3662 [7JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3578 [6JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3700 [8JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H802 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require entrance into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas (see H.R. 575), H1391 [19MR]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

EPA: require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3578 [6JN]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6469 [27NO]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H441 [2FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H2211 [26AP]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H4869 [13JY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H2647 [10MY]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H966 [27FE]

Georgia (country): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 374), H2329 [7MY]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H2447 [8MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1154 [5MR]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H3481 [5JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H4869 [13JY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H182 [25JA]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2329 [7MY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1808 [29MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H2211 [26AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1428 [20MR]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5526 [31JY]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2715 [15MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2716 [15MY]

Motor vehicles: exempt certain class A driver’s license holders in the agriculture industry from requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement when operating certain service vehicles (see H.R. 2429), H376 [1FE]

NASA: establish sites for retiring space shuttles in Texas, Virginia, California, and Florida (see H.R. 1536), H641 [8FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H441 [2FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2647 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6675 [5DE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see H.R. 4607), H2066 [24AP]

——— modify monetary allowance payable to a former President (see H.R. 4093), H2447 [8MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

——— provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H966 [27FE]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1847 [16AP]

——— nylon woolpacks used to package wool (see H.R. 5028), H2268 [27AP]

Taxation: repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H6302 [5OC]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H79 [18JA]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H3405 [1JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2064 [24AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (H.R. 4485), H2067 [24AP]

Poems

‘‘Heart of Texas,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1221• [10JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H3012 [17MY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5656 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5656 [2AU]

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary, E759• [10MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5302• [26JY]

CFTC: funding, H3926 [21JN]

——— improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5228 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve crop insurance, H5656 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3010, H3012 [17MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5036, H5050 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5036, H5050 [19JY]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: proposed changes to accounting standards, E342• [8MR]

Financial institutions: exclude small lenders from certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations (H.R. 3336), H2098 [25AP]

Government regulations: exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5258 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5228, H5258 [25JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4766• [10JY]

Manzano, Leonel: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1511• [13SE]

Midland, TX: tribute to Midland Christian School football team, E59• [23JA]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H365 [1FE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance, H3010 [17MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4766• [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3882 [20JN], H3926 [21JN]

Rice University: anniversary, E1235• [11JY]

Richland Springs, TX: tribute to Richland Springs High School football team, E56• [23JA]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1550 [26MR]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1553 [26MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), E342• [8MR]

Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600•, E1610• [21SE]

Tributes

Burleson, Marcus, E1221• [10JY]

Ezzell, William F., E761• [10MY]

Hall, Representative, H6448 [27NO]

Sullivan, John V., H1634 [27MR]

Wright, Ricky, H6153 [20SE]

Young, Representative C.W. Bill, H5035 [19JY]

CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S7366 [4DE]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3883 [11JN]

CONCORD, NC

Remarks in House

Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast: anniversary, E1335 [26JY]

Concord Lions Club: anniversary, E1451 [10SE]

CONCORD, NH

Remarks in House

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV): anniversary, E1715 [23OC]

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to women’s volleyball team, S8588 [31DE]

CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1372 [1AU]

CONDON, TOM

Articles and editorials

East Hartford Mother Left Legacy of Involvement and Action, E1909 [12DE]

CONFERENCE REPORTS

Texts of

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H6869–H7263 [18DE]

FAA Modernization and Reform Act (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

CONFERENCES

Bills and resolutions

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see S. 2469), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5332), H2316 [7MY]

——— reduce travel expensed for certain Federal employees (see H.R. 4472), H2039 [23AP]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2030 [19AP]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (see H.R. 4631), H2123 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify Congress of departmental conferences, H5430 [31JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (H.R. 4631), H5776–H5778 [11SE], E1531 [14SE]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, H1897, H1898 [17AP], E546 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, S2462 [18AP], S2521 [19AP]

Reports filed

Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–4631), H5859 [11SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4631, Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act, H5776 [11SE]

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

Bills and resolutions

FDA: reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 2067), S323 [2FE]

Federal employees: prohibit senior Government officers and employees from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or instrumentalities for ten years after leaving office (see H.R. 4343), H1805 [29MR]

FRS: restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6023), H4063 [26JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit former Members employed as highly-paid lobbyists from concurrently receiving Federal pensions (see H.R. 5737), H2662 [11MY]

Remarks in House

Members of Congress: prohibit former Members employed as highly-paid lobbyists from concurrently receiving Federal pensions and require increase in pension contributions, H2631 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: extend the same financial conflict of interest rules to Senators and their staff that apply to congressional committee and Executive Office of the President staff, S182 [31JA], S241–S243 [1FE], S295, S309 [2FE]

FDA: improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

Supreme Court: apply Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges to justices and establish procedures for the recusal of justices from cases, S1402 [6MR]

CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, E154 [7FE]

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

Rwanda: U.N. report on support of rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, E1569 [19SE], E2033 [2JA]

U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Health care facilities: conditions of Heal Africa Hospital in Goma treating women for obstetric fistula, S1783 [19MR]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Mining and minerals: condemn use of slave labor for mining minerals used in the manufacture of cell phones, S1783 [19MR]

Reports filed

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

CONGRESS related term(s) House of Representatives; Legislative Branch of the Government; Members of Congress; Senate

Addresses

Bipartisan Policy Center Century of Service Honorees: Howard H. Baker, Jr., S2127 [28MR]

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Enzi, S5967 [2AU]

Filibuster—‘‘Democracy’s Finest Show . . . The Right To Talk Your Head Off’’: Senator Alexander, S7318 [3DE]

Senate Candidancy Speech: Senator Conrad, S8643 [2JA]

Amendments

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H611, H613 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H600 [8FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1572 [26MR], H1705, H1710, H1717, H1731 [28MR], H1763, H1776 [29MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1661 [28MR]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during August district work period (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779 [29JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Political ethics: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169, S170, S171, S172 [30JA], S181, S182, S183, S184, S189, S190, S191, S194, S195, S199, S215, S216, S218, S219, S220, S221 [31JA], S239, S240, S243, S245, S248, S249, S266, S270, S271, S272, S273, S274, S276 [1FE], S290, S296, S298, S302, S326 [2FE], S1839, S1840, S1871 [20MR], S1942 [21MR], H572 [7FE], H645 [9FE]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3047, S3048 [9MY]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5676 [2AU]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Committee to notify the President that a congressional quorum has assembled, H10 [17JA]

Congressional Award Board, S3388 [21MY]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

House of Representatives Parliamentarian, H974 [28FE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Chief Justice Roberts’s Folly, S4738 [29JN]

Congress Has No Date for the Prom, S813 [16FE]

Congressional Staffers, Public Shortchanged by High Turnover, Low Pay, H3678 [8JN]

C-SPAN Founder Lamb Steps Down After 34 Years, E408 [21MR]

Dems Wait by Phone for Obama, S3390 [22MY]

False Premise Lets ‘Obamacare’ Go On, S4737 [29JN]

Filibuster Reform—Avoid the ‘Nuclear Option’, S7317 [3DE]

Freedom Works Tea Party Group Nearly Falls Apart in Fight Between Old and New Guard, E2019 [31DE]

Let’s Just Say It—The Republicans Are the Problem, S3020 [9MY]

Lugar Proved ‘Bipartisanship’ Serves Principles Well, S3274 [17MY]

Man Who Would Not Quit—A Tenacious Texan Wins His 10-Year Fight for a New Constitutional Amendment, E722 [8MY]

Rand Paul’s Situational Principle, H4645 [29JN]

Return to Regular Order (2010), H7357 [19DE]

Ryan Has a Less-Painful Debt Plan, S2015 [26MR]

Schumer Schemes To Hit GOP, S1688 [15MR]

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

Senate Rule Changes Come With Risk, S3250 [17MY], S7316 [3DE]

Taking It to the Street, E1115–E1118 [21JN]

Umpire Blinks, S4738 [29JN]

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions

Adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 38), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 43), S2824 [26AP] (see S. Con. Res. 51), S4773 [29JN] (see S. Con. Res. 56, 59), S5978 [2AU] (see S. Con. Res. 60), S6855 [15NO] (see H. Con. Res. 146), H7429 [21DE]

——— prohibit unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (see H. Res. 746), H5525 [31JY]

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see S. 2086), S494 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (see H. Res. 540), H567 [7FE]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

Armed Forces: express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1272 [7MR]

——— require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Budget: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide incentive for Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 4966), H2266 [27AP] (see H.R. 6365), H5765 [10SE] (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY] (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 40), S2324 [16AP] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S2824 [26AP] (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1571 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 41), S2393 [17AP] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S2968 [8MY] (see S. Con. Res. 52), S5212 [19JY] (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1570 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (see H. Res. 597), H1641 [27MR]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1016 [28FE]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (see H. Con. Res. 133), H4907 [17JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

——— require 20-year cost estimates for bills or joint resolutions (see H.R. 6347), H5706 [2AU]

——— require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (see H.R. 4320), H1804 [29MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (see S. Res. 627), S8302 [20DE]

Committee on Financial Services (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 751), H5629 [1AU]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): designate ranking of minority party members (see H. Res. 830), H6765 [12DE]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE] (see H. Res. 590), H1427 [20MR] (see H. Res. 707), H4064 [26JN] (see H. Res. 822), H6535 [29NO]

Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 727), H4774 [10JY]

Constitution—U.S.: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out (see S. 3361), S4724 [28JN]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: reassert the proper role of Congress in closing or realigning military installations (see S. 3663), S7686 [6DE]

——— submit a report to Congress on the future availability of TRICARE Prime throughout the U.S. and ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries retain access to a primary care provider (see H.R. 6635), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 4005), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (see H.R. 6368), H5765 [10SE]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 5881), H3362 [31MY]

District of Columbia: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2345), S2655 [24AP]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H3733 [18JN]

——— establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (see H.J. Res. 122), H7264 [18DE]

——— prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see H.R. 5815), H3103 [17MY]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6231 [20SE]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see S. 2079), S388 [7FE] (see H.R. 3835), H186 [27JA] (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

——— prohibit certain employees from making certain purchases or sales of registered securities or certain related products and prohibit bonus payments to executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4009), H692 [9FE]

——— require Members and employees of Congress and other Federal employees who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose delinquent tax liability (see S. 2195), S1734 [15MR]

Frumin, Alan S.: tribute (see S. Res. 359), S208 [31JA]

GAO: include in annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relative to bids for contracts (see S. 3690), S8203 [19DE]

Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4130), H1133 [1MR]

Government regulations: decrease effect on the economy that a rule must have to be a major rule in order to increase the number of rules for which Congress can use the resolution of disapproval procedure (see H.R. 6486), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide congressional oversight of agency rulemaking (see H.R. 6333), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (see H. Con. Res. 132), H4907 [17JY]

Health: protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

Higher Education Regulatory Reform Task Force: establish (see H.R. 6557), H6276 [21SE]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during August district work period (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during November district work period (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 514), H26 [17JA]

——— notify the Senate that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 513), H26 [17JA]

——— print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 113th Congress (see H. Res. 836), H7360 [19DE]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

——— repeal authorization to provide office space, a furnishings allowance, congressional franking privileges, and staff assistance to former Speakers of the House (see S. 3528), S6107 [11SE]

——— take any legislative action necessary to verify ratification of Equal Rights Amendment once additional States ratify the amendment (see H. Res. 794), H6232 [20SE]

House Rules: provide that the House may not consider major legislation unless it addresses one issue at a time (see H. Res. 541), H640 [8FE]

Irving, Paul D.: election as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 511), H26 [17JA]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4133), H1152 [5MR]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H374 [1FE]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 6698), H7424 [20DE]

Leahy, Senator: election as President pro tempore (see S. Res. 619), S8071 [17DE]

——— notify the House of Representatives of election as President pro tempore (see S. Res. 622), S8138 [18DE]

——— notify the President of election as President pro tempore (see S. Res. 623), S8138 [18DE]

Legislation: preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation (see S. 3360), S4724 [28JN]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see S. 3359), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 3806), H114 [23JA]

——— waive requirement that measures enrolled during the remainder of the 112th Congress be printed on parchment (see H. Con. Res. 147), H7565 [1JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: extend post-employment restrictions on lobbying by Members of Congress and officers and employees (see H.R. 4030), H726 [14FE]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Library of Congress: revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (see H.R. 6122), H4863 [12JY]

Lobbyists: provide that a former Member of Congress or congressional employee who receives compensation as a lobbyist shall not be eligible for retirement benefits or certain other Federal benefits (see H.R. 6424), H6060 [14SE]

Members of Congress: clarify whether a House Member is subject to a deduction in pay due to absence by defining absent as missing any vote held in the House on a given day (see H.R. 6085), H4684 [9JY]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 105), H1100 [29FE]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms and extend the length of House terms (see H.J. Res. 101), H512 [6FE]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 2210), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3858), H219 [31JA] (see H.R. 6720, 6721, 6722), H7516 [31DE]

——— impose a daily reduction in rates of pay if Congress fails to agree to a concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 4036), H801 [15FE]

——— prohibit former Members employed as highly-paid lobbyists from concurrently receiving Federal pensions (see H.R. 5737), H2662 [11MY]

——— prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

——— reduce pay of Members who miss votes because of campaigning for election to another office (see H.R. 6108), H4862 [12JY]

——— reduce rates of basic pay and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4399), H1977 [18AP]

——— reduce salaries and expenses, provide further reductions if in session more than 60 days a year, remove limit on outside income, and allow benefit plan options (see H.R. 3774), H26 [17JA]

——— support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 757), H5707 [2AU]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (see H.R. 3846), H218 [31JA]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 6474), H6231 [20SE]

NATO: prohibit deployment of U.S. Armed Forces or elements of intelligence community in support of military operations without express prior congressional authorization (see H.R. 6290), H5704 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 4040), H801 [15FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

Obama, President: notification that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 512), H26 [17JA]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (see S. 3225), S3516 [23MY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

Pipelines: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (see H.J. Res. 100), H78 [18JA]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections, create similar system for congressional elections, and strengthen rules on political action committees (see H.R. 6448), H6230 [20SE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Political ethics: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (see S. 2038), S132 [26JA]

——— strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees, display subject matter of debates, make legislation available before voting, and promote availability of FEC reports (see H.R. 3898), H475 [3FE]

Presidential address: joint session (see H. Con. Res. 96), H78 [18JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5201 [24JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (see H. Res. 515), H25 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA] (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Reid, Senator: authorize to administer the oath of office of President pro tempore to Senator Leahy (see S. Res. 620), S8071 [17DE]

SBA: submit a National Small Business Index to Congress to assess how policies provide incentives or impediments to small business development (see S. 3200), S3280 [17MY]

Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 381), S1089 [28FE] (see S. Res. 405), S2001 [22MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (see S. Res. 506), S4636 [26JN]

——— authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (see S. Res. 485), S3782 [6JN]

——— authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (see S. Res. 403), S1932 [21MR]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 4082), H943 [17FE]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 44), S4203 [14JN]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (see S. 2224), S2001 [22MR]

Taiwan Relations Act: establish a Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of U.S. Policy (see H.R. 5902), H3577 [6JN]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require all laws passed to lay and collect taxes are honestly and openly labeled as taxes during the legislative process (see H.J. Res. 114), H4655 [29JN]

——— enact long-term tax policy and allow one year for citizens to adjust and prepare for impact of any tax increases (see H. Res. 805), H6277 [21SE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

Travel: enhance disclosure on information on official foreign travel of Members and employees and impose additional restrictions on such travel (see H.R. 4289), H1740 [28MR]

Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (see H.R. 5787), H2812 [16MY]

——— report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: increase congressional oversight (see H.R. 6546), H6276 [21SE]

Certificates of appointment

Senate: Brian Schatz, S8411 [27DE]

Cloture motions

Political ethics: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Allison Mock, E335 [7MR]

——— Amanda Kerstman, E355 [8MR]

——— Bailey Arlinghaus, E335 [7MR]

——— Drew Liscum, E528 [16AP]

——— Irene Cofie, E625 [24AP]

——— Katelyn Moody, E628 [24AP]

——— Kayla Cox, E621 [24AP]

——— Leslie Lopez, E334 [7MR]

——— Mah-Rulch Mohammad, E813 [16MY]

——— Maximillian McElligott, E354 [8MR]

——— Ravena Jacob, E340 [8MR]

——— Rima Patel, E810 [16MY]

——— Siri Soth, E873 [18MY]

——— Stephanie Lin, E873 [18MY]

Excerpts

Budget Control Act (S. 365): Senate budget enforcement, S6095 [11SE]

‘‘Good Fight—Hard Lessons From Searchlight to Washington’’: Senator Reid and Mark Warren, S7316 [3DE]

‘‘Speeches on the Passage of the Bill for the Removal of the Indians’’ (1830): Sketch of Remarks by David Crockett, E63 [24JA]

Explanations

Previous Question Vote—What It Really Means, H394 [2FE], H600 [8FE], H748 [15FE], H1039 [29FE], H1177 [6MR], H1231 [7MR], H1450 [21MR], H1596 [27MR], H1661 [28MR], H1750 [29MR], H1870 [17AP], H1930 [18AP], H1988 [19AP], H2155 [26AP], H2344 [8MY], H2581 [10MY], H2742 [16MY], H2844 [17MY], H3287 [31MY], H3598 [7JN], H3752 [19JN], H3822 [20JN], H4025 [26JN], H4722 [10JY], H5148 [24JY], H5306 [26JY], H5549 [1AU], H5647 [2AU], H5785 [11SE], H5946 [13SE], H6173 [20SE], H6722 [12DE], H7373, H7381 [20DE]

Inscriptions

Dennis M. Hertel Association of Former Members of Congress appreciation plaque, H4700 [10JY]

Gabrielle Giffords Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque, H4699 [10JY]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1822 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1821 [16AP]

Border Security Information Improvement Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6119 [19SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6119 [19SE]

Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]

Budget treatment of Social Security trust funds: several Senators, S6524 [20SE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307 [9MR], H5338 [31JY]

Congress Week: Leigh McWhite, Congressional Papers Roundtable (organization) and Sheryl B. Vogt, Association of Centers for the Study of Congress, S6422 [19SE]

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into scandals associated with criminal activities of Jack Abramoff: several Senators (2006), S3941 [12JN]

Election of David Alan Curson to the House of Representatives: Christopher M. Thomas, Michigan Director of Elections, H6338 [13NO]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6338 [13NO]

Election of Donald M. Payne, Jr., to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6388 [15NO]

——— Kimberly M. Guadagno, New Jersey Sec. of State, H6388 [15NO]

Election of Ron Barber to the House of Representatives: Amy B. Chan, Arizona State Election Director, H3753 [19JN]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3753 [19JN]

Election of Suzan K. DelBene to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6339 [13NO]

——— Sam Reed, Washington Sec. of State, H6339 [13NO]

Election of Suzanne Bonamici to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H530 [7FE]

——— Stephen N. Trout, Oregon Division of Elections, H530 [7FE]

Election of Thomas Massie to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6339 [13NO]

——— Mary Sue Helm, Kentucky Director of Elections and Administration, H6339 [13NO]

Elimination of automatic salary adjustments for Members of Congress: several Representatives, H307 [1FE]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: several Senators, S7784 [12DE]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Resignation as House of Representatives Parliamentarian: John V. Sullivan, H973 [28FE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Statutory public debt limit increase: Robert Boudiette, Jr., S92 [26JA]

Lists

Association of Former Members of Congress members who have passed away since the last congressional reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4706 [10JY]

Bills enacted into Public Law, 112th Cong., 2d sess., D545–D561 [13MR]

CBO staff, H1789 [29MR]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Fifteen earmarks from Sean Hannity’s list of most egregious earmarks, S294 [2FE]

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Quotes from Senators and ‘‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’’ (motion picture) relative to Senate filibuster rules, S7319 [3DE]

Representative Paul Ryan’s personal office staff, H1789 [29MR]

Senator Webb’s staff members, S7651 [6DE]

Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S5301 [24JY]

Memorandums

Certain Questions Related to Pro Forma Sessions of the Senate: Christopher M. Davis, Congressional Research Service, S5954–S5956 [2AU]

Congressional Authority To Alter Postal Service Employee-Management Relations Including Collective Bargaining Agreements: Congressional Research Service, S2633 [24AP]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE], H702–H705 [14FE]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5967 [13SE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H4710 [10JY], H6608 [4DE]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Political ethics: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S120 [26JA], S1839 [20MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), S83 [26JA]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5678 [2AU]

Notices

Administration of oath to Senator Leahy as President pro tempore, S8103 [18DE]

Administration of oath to Senator Schatz, S8411 [27DE]

House of Representatives reassembly: Speaker Boehner, H7437 [30DE]

Imminent impairment of the place of reconvening of the House of Representatives: Paul D. Irving, House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms, H6319 [30OC]

Senate Quarterly Mass Mail, S47 [23JA], S2183 [28MR], S4729 [28JN], S8666 [2JA]

Oaths of office

Barber, Ron: House of Representatives, H3753, H3805 [19JN]

Bonamici, Suzanne: House of Representatives, H530, H566 [7FE]

Curson, David Alan: House of Representatives, H6339, H6342 [13NO]

DelBene, Suzan K.: House of Representatives, H6339, H6342 [13NO]

Irving, Paul D.: House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms, H10 [17JA]

Massie, Thomas: House of Representatives, H6339, H6342 [13NO]

Payne, Donald M., Jr.: House of Representatives, H6388, H6395 [15NO]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Preambles

Moment of Truth—Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, H1727 [28MR]

Press releases

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

Questions and answers

Military operations in Syria, S3821, S3822 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Adjournment: prohibit unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H5647 [2AU], H6171 [20SE]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 43), H2252 [27AP]

Afghanistan: call for congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan, H813 [16FE]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H602–H615 [8FE], H663 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H593–H602 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), corrections in engrossment, H615 [8FE]

——— legislative process, H2637 [10MY], H3390, H3393 [1JN], H5945, H5953 [13SE], H6047 [14SE]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

——— require force reduction proposals at military installations be submitted as part of the President’s budget request and include an evaluation of consequences of such closures or realignments, H3141 [18MY], H6593 [4DE]

Armey, Richard: role played in rise of conservative Members of Congress, E2019 [31DE]

Artistic Discovery student art competition: tribute to participants, H3814 [20JN], E716 [7MY], E741 [9MY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H4703 [10JY]

——— tribute to Common Ground Project, H4698 [10JY]

——— tribute to Congress to Campus program, H4697 [10JY]

——— tribute to Congressional Golf Tournament, H4698, H4699 [10JY]

——— tribute to Middle East Legislative Fellows Program, H4701 [10JY]

Bipartisanship: importance, H73 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H461–H463 [3FE], H2459 [9MY], H3391 [1JN], H5925 [13SE], H6371 [15NO], H7575 [2JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H39, H47, H48 [18JA], H120, H128, H129, H130 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H591 [8FE], H700, H702, H712, H715–H723 [14FE], H737, H738, H739 [15FE], H806, H816, H817, H818, H895 [16FE], H939–H942 [17FE], H1295 [8MR], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H2012 [19AP], H2061 [24AP], H2572 [10MY], H3157–H3160 [18MY], H3278 [31MY], H5691, H5695 [2AU], H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H5757 [10SE]

——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (H.R. 3883), H399 [2FE], H590 [8FE]

——— establish biennial cycle, H466 [3FE]

——— establish biennial cycle (H.R. 3577), H605 [8FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H3148 [18MY], H4078 [27JN]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H143–H149 [24JA]

——— impact of entitlement programs, H1638 [27MR], H1670 [28MR], H1799–H1802 [29MR]

——— impact of impending budget cuts on young children, E1904 [11DE]

——— provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, H806 [16FE], H6432 [27NO], H6565 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6666 [5DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956–H5969 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], E1522 [13SE], E1541 [14SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY], H4918, H4920–H4926 [18JY], H5024 [19JY], H5208 [25JY], H5959 [13SE], H6160 [20SE]

——— sequestration, H5758 [10SE], H5926 [13SE], H6235 [21SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H811 [16FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1441 [21MR], H1500, H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1578, H1583, H1584, H1585, H1629, H1638 [27MR], H1644, H1648, H1649, H1651, H1652, H1665–H1738 [28MR], H1743, H1744, H1762–H1795, H1798–H1802 [29MR], H1849, H1857, H1858, H1859, H1860–H1872, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H1922, H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2332, H2333, H2335, H2336, H2338–H2340, H2343 [8MY], H2459 [9MY], H2621 [10MY], H5929, H5982–H5986 [13SE], H6565 [30NO], H6667 [5DE], H6751, H6753 [12DE], E485, E492, E496, E502 [29MR], E514, E515, E516, E518 [30MR], E543 [17AP], E570 [18AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1654–H1663 [28MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), H2292–H2295 [7MY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5153 [24JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (H. Con. Res. 133), H5072 [19JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

——— U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3676, H3677 [8JN]

CBO: extend requirement to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Committees on Appropriations of each chamber, H406 [2FE]

——— make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1303), E135 [3FE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H464 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H1110 [1MR]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): radicalization in the American Muslim community hearings, E1254 [17JY]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), H1143 [5MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): designate ranking of minority party members (H. Res. 830), H6739 [12DE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 751), H5538 [1AU]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 590), H1411 [20MR]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 707), H4028 [26JN]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 822), H6524 [29NO]

——— permission to file reports, H1810 [30MR], H7431 [24DE]

Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus: establish, E1173 [28JN]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

——— tribute to Faith Forum, H3279 [31MY]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.: tribute to summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Congressional Management Foundation: anniversary, E1538 [14SE]

Congressional Peanut Caucus: establish, E510 [29MR]

Congressional Progressive Caucus: characterization, H2017, H2018 [19AP]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, H3814 [20JN]

Congressional Research Service: funding, H3677–H3679 [8JN]

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H3034 [17MY]

Congressional Taiwan Caucus: anniversary, E534 [16AP]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 27th Amendment relative to congressional compensation, E722 [8MY]

Continental Congress: anniversary of Northwest Ordinance adoption, E1594 [21SE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H894–H897 [16FE]

——— support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 4005), H4009–H4011 [26JN], E175 [9FE], E1181 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (H.R. 6368), H6118, H6119 [19SE]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— prohibit export of natural gas under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5176, H5177 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify Congress of departmental conferences, H5430 [31JY]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H5428 [31JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress, H1831 [16AP]

Domestic policy: prohibit adjournment until certain legislation is passed, H6257 [21SE]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

——— importance of job creation, H48 [18JA], H5774 [11SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns, H3959 [21JN]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (H.J. Res. 111), H4788 [11JY]

——— establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 122), H6856 [18DE]

Faith & Politics Institute: tribute to Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, E454 [27MR]

FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3230–H3234 [30MY]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5687 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), H5127, H5128 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5241 [25JY]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), H5756 [10SE]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H228, H230, H304–H312 [1FE], H391, H392 [2FE], H460 [3FE], E127, E130, E132 [3FE], E145 [6FE], E156 [7FE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7521–H7527 [1JA]

——— require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (H.R. 3550), H651 [9FE]

——— require federally elected officials to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust (H.R. 3639), H382 [2FE], H597 [8FE]

Frank, Representative: apology to Representative Hensarling for previous remarks, H6741 [12DE]

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

Germany: staff exchange program with the Bundestag, E19 [17JA]

Giffords, Gabrielle: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4699 [10JY]

Gingrich, Newt: campaign for nomination to be Republican Party Presidential candidate and implementation of Republican Party national agenda, H121 [24JA]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

GPO: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (H. Con. Res. 132), H5744, H5745 [10SE]

——— tribute to online Federal document retrieval system, E461 [28MR]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), H1817–H1820 [16AP]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during August district work period (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during November district work period (H. Res. 808), H6380–H6390 [15NO]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— fixing the hour of daily meeting (H. Res. 514), H10 [17JA]

——— franking budget funding, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

——— guidelines relative to conduct of Members while in the House chamber, H90 [23JA]

——— impact of partisanship, H3794 [19JN], H4071, H4120 [27JN], H4163 [28JN]

——— legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY], H6420–H6422 [16NO], H7578 [2JA]

——— notify the Senate that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 513), H10 [17JA]

——— print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 113th Congress (H. Res. 836), H7277 [19DE]

——— prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3681, H3682 [8JN]

——— prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683, H3684 [8JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

——— reduce allotment of printed copies of the U.S. Code, H3683 [8JN]

——— reestablish Page Program, H3675 [8JN]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H2011 [19AP]

Irving, Paul D.: election as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 511), H10 [17JA]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2481–H2492 [9MY], E763 [10MY], E779 [11MY], E787 [15MY], E810 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4884–H4888 [17JY]

Legislation: eliminate CBO as sole scorer of congressional legislation and create new, competitive scoring system, H6619 [4DE]

——— impact of a bicameral legislature on ability to pass legislation, H5182 [24JY]

——— require that legislation be available for 72 hours on the Internet prior to being voted on by the Senate or House, H910 [17FE]

——— waive requirement that measures enrolled during the remainder of the 112th Congress be printed on parchment (H. Con. Res. 147), H7521 [1JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Legislative process, H661, H662 [9FE], H709 [14FE], H5933 [13SE], H6282 [25SE], H6286, H6296 [28SE]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680, H3681 [8JN]

——— revise authority to accept gifts and bequests (H.R. 6122), H5742 [10SE]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

Lobbyists: prohibit Members of Congress from taking hunting or fishing trips paid for by registered lobbyists or foreign agents, H1895 [17AP]

——— require disclosure of political intelligence activities, H652, H653, H656, H657 [9FE]

Markey, Representative: appreciation for tributes, H4794 [11JY]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, H650, H655 [9FE]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments, H7526 [1JA]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 3858), H307 [1FE], H393 [2FE], E145 [6FE]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 6721), H7523 [1JA]

——— encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

——— extend pay limitation, H391 [2FE]

——— importance of interoffice fiscal discipline, E294 [1MR]

——— prohibit former Members employed as highly-paid lobbyists from concurrently receiving Federal pensions and require increase in pension contributions, H2631 [10MY]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 3643), H905 [17FE], H3108 [18MY]

——— reception honoring former Members, H4696–H4706 [10JY]

——— reduce salaries and expenses, provide further reductions if in session more than 60 days a year, remove limit on outside income, and allow benefit plan options (H.R. 3774), H655 [9FE]

——— require Members who repeal Federal benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H3593, H3596, H3597 [7JN]

——— require Members who repeal health care benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H4806, H4807 [11JY]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889–H1891 [17AP]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (H.R. 3846), H224 [1FE], E100 [31JA]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: U.S. visit by Israeli Prime Minister, H1165 [6MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4040), H1820–H1823 [16AP], E583 [19AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H390 [2FE], H470 [3FE]

——— notification that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 512), H10 [17JA]

Olver, Representative: appreciation for tributes, H4031 [26JN]

112th Congress: accomplishments, H6112 [19SE], H6258–H6265 [21SE], H6758–H6761 [12DE], H3957 [21JN], H5663, H5686, H5687, H5688 [2AU], H5773, H5775, H5852, H5854, H5855, H5856 [11SE], H5865, H5867 [12SE], H5926, H5934 [13SE], H6003, H6007, H6008, H6009, H6047–H6051 [14SE], H6072, H6085 [19SE], H6162, H6163, H6164 [20SE]

Pipelines: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (H.J. Res. 100), H128 [24JA], H7476 [31DE]

——— lack of civility in political campaigns, H6458–H6460 [27NO]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE], H5622 [1AU]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (H.R. 6426), E1527 [14SE]

Political ethics: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H463 [3FE], H643, H644, H645–H657, H663, H670–H672 [9FE], H739 [15FE], E163 [8FE], E548 [17AP]

Power resources: evaluation of energy policies, H1220 [7MR]

Presidential address: joint session (H. Con. Res. 96), H54 [18JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties, H3709, H3710 [18JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H5932 [13SE], H6786 [13DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H37, H45, H54–H69 [18JA], E47, E48 [19JA], E69 [25JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H46–H53 [18JA]

——— increase statutory limit, H1578 [27MR], H2826 [17MY], H5752 [10SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H33, H42 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H975, H977, H978 [28FE], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H3692, H3693 [8JN], H5752–H5754 [10SE], H6258–H6265 [21SE], E15 [13JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

Securities: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H191 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H381, H385, H387 [2FE], H463 [3FE], H594–H599, H623–H625 [8FE], H670 [9FE], E113 [1FE], E201 [15FE]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H660 [9FE], H709 [14FE], H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6538, H6565–H6568 [30NO], H6613 [4DE]

——— reform budget treatment of Social Security disability trust fund, H3488 [6JN]

Sports: results of congressional baseball game, H4631, H4632 [29JN]

——— results of congressional women’s softball game, H3783 [19JN], H3931 [21JN]

Staff: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), H7462–H7464 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

States: impact of congressional redistricting, H507 [6FE]

Sunlight Foundation: satirical remarks relative to writing and speaking skill level of congressional members, E908 [30MY]

Syria: Presidential authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the authorization of military operations, H1293 [8MR]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5592 [1AU], H5658–H5681, H5690, H5692 [2AU], H6751 [12DE]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), motion to recommit, H5679 [2AU]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit funding to negotiate or implement a security agreement with Afghanistan unless the agreement is in the form of a treaty or authorized by law, H5061, H5062 [19JY]

War: Presidential authority under the Constitution as it pertains to the authorization of drone strikes, H3278 [31MY], H6377 [15NO]

Wesby, Maya: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Essay Contest award recipient, E1718 [23OC]

Women: impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 38), S2275 [29MR]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 43), S2888 [26AP]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 51), S4764 [29JN]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 56), S5940 [2AU]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 59), S6013 [2AU]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 60), S6872, S6873 [15NO]

Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 1274), S56 [24JA], S6771 [14NO]

——— establish executive line-item veto, S3275 [17MY]

——— legislative process, S1041–S1046 [27FE], S1063, S1064 [28FE], S5052 [17JY], S5100, S5112–S5114 [18JY], S5271–S5275, S5299 [24JY], S5424 [26JY], S5648, S5653 [30JY], S5726 [31JY], S6318, S6321 [13SE], S6396, S6416 [19SE]

——— prohibit earmarks, S197–S199 [31JA], S244 [1FE], S291–S295, S302–S304 [2FE], S671 [15FE]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Bipartisanship: importance, S13 [23JA], S52, S53 [24JA], S148 [30JA], S177 [31JA], S1107–S1110 [29FE], S2945 [8MY], S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3274 [17MY], S3814 [7JN], S4379 [21JN], S4624 [26JN], S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6766 [14NO], S6877 [26NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S31–S33 [23JA], S57–S59, S60, S63–S66 [24JA], S546–S554 [13FE], S586–S593, S599–S603 [14FE], S663, S664, S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S814, S822, S824–S826 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1641 [14MR], S1835, S1836 [20MR], S2121 [28MR], S2530–S2532 [19AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143–S3146 [15MY], S3222 [16MY], S4623 [26JN], S5067 [17JY], S5100 [18JY], S5173, S5174 [19JY], S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6321 [13SE], S6478, S6481, S6485–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6586–S6590, S6593–S6595 [21SE], S7714 [11DE]

——— clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, S6093–S6095 [11SE]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

——— impact of entitlement programs, S3114 [14MY], S3144 [15MY], S3191, S3193, S3219 [16MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, S590, S591 [14FE], S685 [15FE], S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S6771 [14NO], S7133 [29NO], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7421 [5DE], S7665 [6DE], S7760 [12DE], S8241 [20DE], S8614 [1JA]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3671 [4JN], S3756–S3758 [6JN]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5117, S5119 [18JY], S5173, S5174, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5413 [25JY], S6293, S6296 [13SE], S6412 [19SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (S. 3228), S3740 [6JN]

——— sequestration, S6242, S6243 [12SE], S6479 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2522–S2526 [19AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S2015 [26MR], S2231 [29MR], S6031, S6039–S6042, S6044–S6046 [10SE], S6087–S6091, S6095 [11SE], S6250 [12SE], S6295–S6300, S6309–S6312, S6323–S6325 [13SE], S6409–S6411, S6414 [19SE], S6485–S6488 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3143, S3144, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3220 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5265–S5267, S5283, S5298 [24JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), S3049 [9MY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5282 [24JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (H. Con. Res. 133), S5628 [26JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

——— unveiling of bust of Sojourner Truth in the Capitol rotunda, S4411 [21JN]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S137 [26JA], S3873 [7JN], S6014 [2AU]

Cedar, Kenneth and Vanese: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (S. Res. 627), S8320 [20DE]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), S1368 [1MR]

Committee to escort President Obama into the House chamber: authority to appoint, S56 [24JA]

Congress Week: observance, S6422 [19SE]

Congressional Management Foundation: anniversary, S6046 [10SE]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, S4380 [21JN]

Corps of Engineers: require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6023, S6025 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

——— Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion on authority of President Obama to make recess appointments, S149 [30JA]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Thompson-Markward Hall, S5082 [17JY], S6734 [13NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S102–S106, S109 [26JA], S285 [2FE], S1442 [7MR], S3472 [23MY], S5018, S5019 [16JY]

——— contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections, S881 [17FE]

——— establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 122), S8251 [20DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents, S4287, S4288 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S4265 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), S4287 [19JN], S4870 [11JY], S6328 [13SE]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (S. 2079), S392 [7FE], S395 [9FE]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Frumin, Alan S.: tribute (S. Res. 359), S200, S201 [31JA]

Government: increase transparency, S881 [17FE], S1706 [15MR]

Investments: clarify the transaction reporting requirement is not applicable to widely held investment funds, S302 [2FE]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779, S4780 [29JN]

Johnson, Ryan and Amber: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6054 [10SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Leahy, Senator: election as President pro tempore (S. Res. 619), S8089 [17DE]

——— notify the House of Representatives of election as President pro tempore (S. Res. 622), S8103 [18DE]

——— notify the President of election as President pro tempore (S. Res. 623), S8103 [18DE]

Legislation: require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject, S4741–S4743 [29JN]

——— require that legislation be available for 72 hours on the Internet prior to being voted on by the Senate or House, S190, S191 [31JA]

——— waive requirement that measures enrolled during the remainder of the 112th Congress be printed on parchment (H. Con. Res. 147), S8633, S8634 [1JA]

Legislative process, S202 [31JA]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

Lincoln Home National Historic Site: tribute to efforts to establish, S5957 [2AU]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, S296, S308 [2FE], S486 [9FE], S1964–S1966 [22MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, S195 [31JA], S308 [2FE]

——— deny retirement benefits for former Members who work as lobbyists or engage in lobbying activities, S200, S201 [31JA]

——— deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, S240 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), S592 [14FE], S3145 [15MY]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), unanimous-consent request, S3154 [15MY]

——— require public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, S245–S248 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

Middle East: clarify authority to declare war or use military force in Iran or Syria, S2066 [27MR]

Murkowski, Senator: tribute to interns from Alaska, S5848 [1AU]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE], S2587, S2588 [23AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2559, S2568–S2579 [23AP], S2616–S2630 [24AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2538 [19AP]

Obama, President: address made at the congressional National Prayer Breakfast, S315 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration, S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA], S149–S151 [30JA], S286 [2FE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S52 [24JA], S140 [30JA], S177, S180 [31JA], S550 [13FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (S. 3225), S3517 [23MY]

112th Congress: accomplishments, S823 [16FE], S3812, S3873 [7JN], S4783 [9JY], S6476–S6488 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE]

Palmer, Arnold: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S6440 [19SE]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S7783 [12DE]

Pipelines: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Senate elections (S. 750), S285 [2FE]

Political ethics: allegations that Members and employees profitted from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, S4604 [26JN]

——— clarify guidelines for personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees, S188 [31JA]

——— extend the same financial disclosure rules to executive branch and independent agencies, S240, S241 [1FE], S297, S298, S300, S301 [2FE]

——— modify reporting requirements for personal financial trade transactions by Members and certain employees, S182 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S120 [26JA], S172 [30JA], S181–S202 [31JA], S233, S238–S250, S254 [1FE], S288, S290–S315 [2FE], S486 [9FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1839, S1840 [20MR], S1964–S1966, S1977–S1981 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S1919, S1944 [21MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S139–S149 [30JA], S176, S177, S180, S181 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), unanimous-consent agreement, S120 [26JA], S290, S297, S298 [2FE]

——— require Members and employees to certify they have not used material, nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal financial benefit, S190–S192 [31JA], S299, S300 [2FE]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S141, S143, S147 [30JA], S195, S196 [31JA]

Postal Service: require closing of post offices in the Capitol Complex, S2685 [25AP]

Presidential address: joint session, S78 [24JA]

——— joint session (H. Con. Res. 96), S48 [23JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S111, S113 [26JA], S139, S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days, S5954 [2AU]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S83–S87, S89–S95 [26JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), unanimous-consent agreement, S77 [24JA]

Reid, Senator: authorize to administer the oath of office of President pro tempore to Senator Leahy (S. Res. 620), S8089 [17DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S233 [1FE], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S4109 [13JN], S6039–S6044 [10SE]

Securities: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (S. 1903), S110, S112 [26JA]

Senate: anniversary of U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1929 [21MR]

——— appreciation to Presiding Officers, Members, and staff, S8634 [1JA]

——— authority of majority leader to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions, S1493 [7MR]

——— authority of officials during adjournment, S1020 [17FE], S2282 [29MR], S2888 [26AP], S3659 [24MY], S4781 [29JN], S6014 [2AU], S6684 [21SE], S7688 [6DE], S8380 [21DE]

——— authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 381), S1098 [28FE]

——— authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 405), S2007 [22MR]

——— extend the same financial conflict of interest rules to Senators and their staff that apply to congressional committee and Executive Office of the President staff, S182 [31JA], S241–S243 [1FE], S295, S309 [2FE]

——— impact of partisanship, S139 [30JA], S362–S364 [7FE], S554–S559 [13FE], S598 [14FE], S671–S673 [15FE], S1687 [15MR], S3138, S3139 [15MY], S3181, S3222 [16MY], S3295 [21MY], S3825–S3827 [7JN], S4187 [14JN], S4226–S4230 [18JN], S4794 [10JY], S5094–S5098, S5106 [18JY], S5250, S5251 [23JY], S5653 [30JY], S6260 [12SE], S6290 [13SE], S6482–S6488, S6494, S6495, S6520 [20SE], S6559–S6562 [21SE], S6995 [28NO]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S1435 [7MR], S4407 [21JN], S7279 [30NO], S7767 [12DE], S8002 [13DE]

——— legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S1642 [14MR], S2747 [26AP], S4434 [25JN], S5845 [1AU], S7652 [6DE]

——— legislative process, S3248–S3250 [17MY], S3803 [7JN], S4627 [26JN], S5094–S5098, S5106 [18JY], S5240 [23JY], S6330–S6332 [13SE], S6419–S6421 [19SE], S6482–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6559–S6562 [21SE], S6891 [26NO], S7313 [3DE], S8252 [20DE], S8615–S8620 [1JA], S8647–S8661 [2JA]

——— require all Senate candidates file quarterly campaign finance reports electronically with the FEC, S249 [1FE]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

——— tribute to U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1085 [28FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (S. Res. 506), S4642 [26JN]

——— authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (S. Res. 485), S3799 [6JN]

——— authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (S. Res. 403), S1944 [21MR]

Senate Rules: improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 10), S3017 [9MY]

——— permit Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased (S. Res. 9), S7672 [6DE]

——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S3016–S3022 [9MY], S3708 [5JN], S5094 [18JY], S6612–S6614 [21SE], S6878–S6884 [26NO], S6911–S6918, S6937 [27NO], S6987–S6993, S7031 [28NO], S7165 [29NO], S7313–S7316 [3DE], S7364, S7365 [4DE], S7411–S7414 [5DE], S7664, S7665, S7670–S7672, S7675 [6DE], S7718–S7722, S7724–S7728 [11DE], S7788 [12DE], S8027 [13DE], S8252, S8269–S8273 [20DE], S8616–S8620, S8623–S8625 [1JA], S8647–S8661 [2JA]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S6522–S6524 [20SE], S6986–S6989, S7016 [28NO]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), S6387 [13SE]

Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S5301 [24JY]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3048 [9MY]

Treaties and agreements: require any proposed security agreement with Afghanistan be submitted to Congress before entering into agreement, S7188 [29NO], S7280, S7281 [30NO]

Veterans: encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

War: ensure balance of power, as established by the Constitution, between Congress and the President relative to initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, S2998–S3000 [9MY]

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Women: anniversary of congressional passage of equal rights amendment to the Constitution, S2810 [26AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 418), S3071–S3073 [10MY]

Reports

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1974) (H. Rept. 112–663), H5764 [10SE]

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–743), H7585 [2JA]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Rept. 112–730), H7435 [27DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 112–729), H7435 [27DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 112–718), H7428 [21DE]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–547), H3981 [25JN]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 112–706), H7359 [19DE]

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During August District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During Fall District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During November District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 112–423), H1641 [27MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 98, Disapprove the President’s Exercise of Authority To Increase the Debt Limit: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 112–365), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 112–389), H567 [7FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H25 [17JA]

FCC Consolidated Reporting Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 112–443), H1844 [16AP]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 112–499), H3265 [30MY]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Richardson: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–642), H5628 [1AU]

In the Matter of Representative Waters: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–690), H6284 [25SE]

Legally Binding Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Library of Congress Authority To Accept Gifts and Bequests Revision: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 6122) (H. Rept. 112–624), H5326 [26JY]

Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 6169) (H. Rept. 112–629), H5330 [30JY]

Presidential Requirement To Report to Congress on All Known Syrian Opposition Groups and the Number and Security of Weapons Used by the Regime and Opposition Forces: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2224), S2819 [26AP]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Require Congressional Approval of Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 112–507), H3265 [30MY]

Sequester Replacement Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 112–421), H1570 [26MR]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 44), S5976 [2AU]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2038), S131 [26JA]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2038) (S. Rept. 112–244), S7345 [3DE]

U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2165) (S. Rept. 112–179), S4674 [27JN]

Resignations

House of Representatives: Bob Filner, H6579 [3DE]

——— Gabrielle Giffords, H168, H170 [25JA]

——— Geoff Davis, H5527 [1AU]

——— Jay Inslee, H1375 [19MR]

——— Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., H6441 [27NO]

——— Thaddeus G. McCotter, H4660 [9JY]

——— Tim Scott, H7467 [30DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

Resumes

Congressional Activity: 112th Cong., 1st sess., D401 [1AU]

——— 112th Cong., 2d sess., D26 [1FE], D80 [1MR], D162 [16AP], D264 [4JN], D339 [9JY], D463 [13NO], D467 [14NO], D490 [3DE], D542 [13MR], D837 [10SE], D203 [7MY]

Statements

Application of Insider Trading Law to Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staffs: Robert Khuzami, SEC, S144–S146 [30JA]

Equal Rights Amendment: Birch Bayh, S2810 [26AP]

Filibuster and Its Consequences: Robert C. Byrd (2010), S7317 [3DE]

New Mexico Enters the Union: Donald Ritchie, S154 [30JA]

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Ryan Budget Plan: Bruce Bartlett, S6095 [11SE]

Tax Expenditures and Budget Rescission Authority: Representative McCollum, H605 [8FE]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H1975 [18AP], H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3659 [7JN]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 96, joint session of Congress for Presidential address, H54 [18JA]

H. Con. Res. 105, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha, H2292 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1699–H1705 [28MR]

H. Con. Res. 132, GPO funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents, H5744 [10SE]

H. Con. Res. 133, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, H5072 [19JY]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Con. Res. 146, adjournment, H7427 [21DE]

H. Con. Res. 147, waive requirement that measures enrolled during the remainder of the 112th Congress be printed on parchment, H7521 [1JA]

H. Res. 511, election of Paul D. Irving as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, H10 [17JA]

H. Res. 512, notify the President that a congressional quorum has assembled, H10 [17JA]

H. Res. 513, notify the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled, H10 [17JA]

H. Res. 514, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the House, H11 [17JA]

H. Res. 515, consideration of H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H46 [18JA]

H. Res. 516, express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H143 [24JA]

H. Res. 540, consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act, H593 [8FE]

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H887 [16FE]

H. Res. 590, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1411 [20MR]

H. Res. 597, consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1654 [28MR]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H. Res. 707, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H4028 [26JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 747, clarify proceedings and actions during August district work period, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 751, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H. Res. 788, clarify House of Representatives proceedings and actions during fall district work period, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 808, clarify House of Representatives proceedings and actions during November district work period, H6380 [15NO]

H. Res. 822, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6524 [29NO]

H. Res. 830, designate ranking of minority party members of Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H6739 [12DE]

H. Res. 836, print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 113th Congress, H7277 [19DE]

H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H54 [18JA]

H.J. Res. 122, establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes, H6856 [18DE]

H.R. 1815, posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

H.R. 3310, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act, H3230 [30MY]

H.R. 3835, extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees, H304 [1FE]

H.R. 4005, Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act, H4009 [26JN]

H.R. 4040, award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus, H1820 [16AP]

H.R. 4133, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H2481 [9MY]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5872, Sequestration Transparency Act, H4920 [18JY]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6122, Library of Congress revision of authority to accept gifts and bequests, H5742 [10SE]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act, H5658 [2AU]

H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5957 [13SE]

H.R. 6368, Border Security Information Improvement Act, H6118 [19SE]

H.R. 6726, Congressional Pay Freeze and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H7521 [1JA]

S. 418, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol, S3071 [10MY]

S. 2038, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, S310–S315 [2FE], H645–H648 [9FE]

S. 2165, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H4884 [17JY]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) establishment, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1143 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2259 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 38, adjournment, S2264, S2275 [29MR], H1809 [30MR]

S. Con. Res. 39, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2265 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 40, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2326–S2333 [16AP]

S. Con. Res. 41, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2401–S2405 [17AP]

S. Con. Res. 42, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2833–S2840 [26AP]

S. Con. Res. 43, adjournment, S2840, S2888 [26AP], H2252 [27AP]

S. Con. Res. 44, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2971–S2977 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 51, adjournment, S4764, S4777 [29JN], H4652 [29JN]

S. Con. Res. 52, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S5218–S5224 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 56, adjournment, S5940, S5994 [2AU], H5685 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 59, adjournment, S5995, S6013 [2AU], H5719 [7AU]

S. Con. Res. 60, adjournment, S6859, S6873 [15NO], H6417 [16NO]

S. Res. 359, tribute to Alan S. Frumin, S200, S213 [31JA]

S. Res. 381, taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S1090, S1098 [28FE]

S. Res. 403, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs, S1942, S1944 [21MR]

S. Res. 405, taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S2004, S2007 [22MR]

S. Res. 485, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al., S3783, S3799 [6JN]

S. Res. 506, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler, S4639, S4642 [26JN]

S. Res. 619, election of Senator Leahy as Senate President pro tempore, S8073, S8089 [17DE]

S. Res. 620, authorize Senator Reid to administer the oath of office of Senate President pro tempore to Senator Leahy, S8073, S8089 [17DE]

S. Res. 622, notify the House of Representatives of election of Senator Leahy as Senate President pro tempore, S8103, S8139 [18DE]

S. Res. 623, notify the President of election of Senator Leahy as Senate President pro tempore, S8104, S8140 [18DE]

S. Res. 627, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) chairman designation, S8305, S8320 [20DE]

S.J. Res. 34, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, S45 [23JA]

S.J. Res. 44, State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding congressional consent, S6387 [13SE], H7463 [30DE]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, S1922–S1928 [21MR]

CONGRESS IS NOT A CAREER ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 981), H381 [2FE], H597 [8FE]

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD FOUNDATION

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S3388 [21MY]

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC.

Lists

Summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Summer interns: tribute, E1374 [1AU]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT

Amendments

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H404, H405, H406, H407, H408, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— require 20-year cost estimates for bills or joint resolutions (see H.R. 6347), H5706 [2AU]

——— require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (see H.R. 4320), H1804 [29MR]

Health: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Public debt: establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA] (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

Motions

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H417 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

CBO: lower budgetary impact threshold to require a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H396–H419, H428 [2FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), motion to recommit, H417 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Legally Binding Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3582) (H. Rept. 112–377), H218 [31JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H404 [2FE]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H611, H613 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H600 [8FE]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see S. 2086), S494 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (see H. Res. 540), H567 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H602–H615 [8FE], H663 [9FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), consideration (H. Res. 540), H593–H602 [8FE]

——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), corrections in engrossment, H615 [8FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 112–389), H567 [7FE]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H25 [17JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 540, consideration of H.R. 3521, Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act, H593 [8FE]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Amendments

Economy: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H404, H405, H406, H407, H408, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Articles and editorials

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion?, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

Congress: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

——— require 20-year cost estimates for bills or joint resolutions (see H.R. 6347), H5706 [2AU]

——— require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (see H.R. 4320), H1804 [29MR]

Economy: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956), S6527 [20SE]

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041), H3254 [30MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018), S7016 [28NO]

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act (H.R. 2764), H3242 [30MY]

Factsheets

Medicare Age Eligibility Requirements Increase Impact, S7728 [11DE]

Letters

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H535 [7FE]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6527 [20SE]

Export Promotion Reform Act, H3254 [30MY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S4752 [29JN]

Repeal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1507 [22MR]

Lists

CBO staff, H1789 [29MR]

Motions

Economy: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H417 [2FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

Press releases

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period: Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H744 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

Congress: eliminate CBO as sole scorer of congressional legislation and create new, competitive scoring system, H6619 [4DE]

——— extend requirement to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Committees on Appropriations of each chamber, H406 [2FE]

——— make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

Economy: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

——— establish website which features a calculator to allow taxpayers to enter their annual income and receive an estimate of projected contribution to or receipt from major legislation, H411 [2FE]

——— include in macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation estimates of potential impact on SBA HUBZone areas, H408–H410 [2FE]

——— include interest rates among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407 [2FE]

——— lower budgetary impact threshold to require a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H396–H419, H428 [2FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), motion to recommit, H417 [2FE]

Federal aid programs: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

Health: study impact of not having long-term care insurance on Federal, State, and local governments before repeal of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H333–H335 [1FE]

Income: include income equality among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407, H408 [2FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H445 [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, H1438 [21MR]

——— impact on budget deficit, H4717, H4742 [10JY]

Roads and highways: obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3652–H3658 [7JN]

Taxation: add findings section addressing impact of Bush administration tax cuts to proposed legislation to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H405 [2FE]

Unemployment: rates, H1219 [7MR]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— deficit, S3756–S3758, S3800 [6JN]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3756–S3758 [6JN]

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Economy: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, S1769–S1773 [19MR]

Postal Service: scoring method on savings achieved by refund of surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), S2564–S2566 [23AP]

Taxation: rates, S3756–S3758 [6JN], S4939 [12JY]

Unemployment: rates, S1888 [21MR]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping, S120 [26JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3582) (H. Rept. 112–377), H218 [31JA]

Tables

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3397, Cabin Fee Act, H5731 [10SE]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H404 [2FE]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Cedar, Kenneth and Vanese: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Johnson, Ryan and Amber: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6054 [10SE]

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2196), S1734 [15MR]

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Salinas, Ricardo: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

Uribe, Alvaro: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

CONGRESSIONAL MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1538 [14SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6046 [10SE]

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

McCormick, James: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self Honoree, S2238 [29MR]

CONGRESSIONAL PAPERS ROUNDTABLE (organization)

Letters

Congress Week, S6422 [19SE]

CONGRESSIONAL PAY FREEZE AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6726), H7521–H7527 [1JA]

Texts of

H.R. 6726, provisions, H7521 [1JA]

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Remarks in House

Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E924 [31MY]

Frank, Representative: striking of words from Record, H1240 [7MR]

House of Representatives: permission for Representative Paul Ryan to insert extraneous material into the Congressional Record, H170 [25JA]

CONGRESSIONAL REPLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ENERGY-RESTRICTING AND JOB-LIMITING OFFSHORE DRILLING PLAN

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

Enact (H.R. 6082): consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: certify oil drilling platforms are capable of handling new drilling before allowing coastline drilling to take place, H5170 [24JY]

——— consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]

——— prohibit export of natural gas under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5176, H5177 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H5179 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— require disclosure of political contributions as a condition of accepting bids for oil and gas leases of Federal lands, H5170 [24JY]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on climate change from consumption of any oil or gas found under permit, H5181, H5182 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on gas prices as result of any oil or gas found under permit, H5180 [24JY]

Enact (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 6082, provisions, H5141 [24JY]

H.R. 6082, provisions, H5174 [24JY]

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Amendments

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Articles and editorials

Congressional Staffers, Public Shortchanged by High Turnover, Low Pay, H3678 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

Internet: provide public access to certain publications (see H. Res. 727), H4774 [10JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

Letters

Dept. of Defense motorsports sponsorship funding, H4949 [18JY]

Memorandums

Certain Questions Related to Pro Forma Sessions of the Senate, S5954–S5956 [2AU]

Congressional Authority To Alter Postal Service Employee-Management Relations Including Collective Bargaining Agreements, S2633 [24AP]

Violence Against Women Act Provision Clarifying Tribal Court Jurisdiction to Issue Protection Orders and Due Process, S2786 [26AP]

Motions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Funding, H3677–H3679 [8JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189, S191 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1528 [8MR]

Reports

Nominations to U.S. Circuit and District Courts by President Obama During the 111th and 112th Congresses: (excerpt), S3772 [6JN]

Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization and the SAVE Native Women Act, S2787 [26AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Tables

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

S. Res. 427, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2551 [19AP]

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE ELECTRONIC ACCESSIBILITY RESOLUTION

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H. Res. 727), H4774 [10JY]

CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT

Letters

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: George Sheldon, Dept. of HHS, S6050 [10SE]

——— Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Federal agencies and departments: provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents, S4287, S4288 [19JN]

CONINE, KENT

Remarks in House

Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (organization): honoree, E28 [17JA]

CONLEY, DONALD F.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S845 [16FE]

CONLEY, TIM

Remarks in House

West Liberty, KY: tribute to first responders, E1462 [10SE]

CONLON, TYLER

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

CONNALLY, C. ELLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1489 [12SE]

CONNECT (organization)

Letters

STEM Jobs Act, S7425 [5DE]

CONNECTICUT

Amendments

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (S. Res. 488), S4249, S4250 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3423), S5257 [23JY]

Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 5625), H2443 [8MY]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Lieberman, Senator: tribute (see H. Res. 842), H7424 [20DE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE] (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

Rivers: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2286), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4360), H1845 [16AP]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Letters

Impact of NCAA academic progress rate standards implementation: Connecticut congressional delegation, S2482 [18AP]

Remarks in House

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3388), H5087, H5088 [23JY], E1307 [24JY]

Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (H.R. 5625), H3985, H3986 [26JN]

Cardoza, Manuel M., Jr.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Cheshire, CT: anniversary of Cheshire Fire Dept., E547 [17AP]

Dillon, Paul F.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Hazardous substances: Millstone, CT, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H809 [16FE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6420–H6422 [16NO]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, H6814 [17DE]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (H. Res. 820), H6564 [30NO]

——— tribute to Connecticut first responders, mayors, and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6349 [14NO]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, E532 [16AP]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6810, H6814 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6835, H6837 [18DE], H7273, H7278, H7279, H7280, H7349, H7350, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], E1952 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6815–H6825 [17DE], E1947 [18DE]

Orange, CT: anniversary of Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, E779 [11MY]

Power resources: prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S., H776–H778 [15FE]

Schacht, Herbert T.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010 [7JN]

Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society: anniversary, E286 [29FE]

Valentines for Troops program: tribute, E644 [25AP]

Vernon, CT: Water Pollution Control Facility recipient of New England Water Environment Association Wastewater Utility of the Year award, E538 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3423), S5262 [23JY]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, S2810 [26AP]

Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, S2811 [26AP]

Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, S2811 [26AP]

EPA: tribute to Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S8506 [28DE]

Intel Corp.: tribute to Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

Jewish Family Services (organization): anniversary, S4769 [29JN]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (S. Res. 488), S3872 [7JN], S4249 [18JN]

Lieberman, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7774 [12DE]

Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed, S4283 [19JN]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, S2080 [27MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8099, S8104, S8131 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE], S8296 [20DE], S8442 [27DE], S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8089, S8090 [17DE], S8100–S8103 [18DE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Connecticut participants, S5470 [26JY]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Connecticut participants, S6677 [21SE]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Rivers: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 2286), S2394 [17AP]

SBA: tribute to award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, S8049 [17DE]

Shea, Michael P.: nomination to be district judge, S7445–S7448 [5DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7307 [30NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to drafting of amicus brief in Kelo v. New London, CT, on allowing local government seizure of private property, S7448 [5DE]

United Way: anniversary of United Way of Connecticut, S6531 [20SE]

University of Connecticut: impact of implementation of NCAA academic progress rate standards on men’s basketball team, S2481 [18AP]

Reports filed

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2018) (S. Rept. 112–184), S5046 [16JY]

Nomination of Michael P. Shea To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3388) (H. Rept. 112–603), H4906 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 833, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6815 [17DE]

H.R. 3388, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act, H5087 [23JY]

H.R. 5625, Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act, H3985 [26JN]

S. Res. 488, tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, S3844, S3872 [7JN]

S. Res. 621, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtwon, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8073, S8090 [17DE]

Tributes

Lieberman, Senator, S7647 [6DE], S7754, S7775, S7776, S7788 [12DE], S8237, S8240, S8254, S8264 [20DE], S8347 [21DE], S8446 [27DE], S8501, S8503 [28DE], S8572, S8574 [31DE]

CONNER, DOYLE E., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1973 [19DE]

CONNOLLY, GERALD E. (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H406 [2FE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H499 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3014 [17MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4035 [26JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3413 [5JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5269 [25JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3901, H3906 [20JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1259 [7MR]

Articles and editorials

Greenspring Resident Honored for 30 Years of Volunteer Service, Kali Shumitz, Fairfax (VA) Times, E248• [27FE]

Navy Pilot, Board Director Recalls Life in Reston as an African American, Gregg MacDonald, Fairfax (VA) Times, E2035• [2JA]

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, by, Hill (publication), H7460 [30DE]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, Carlo Munoz, cuttingedgenews.com (Internet site), H2452• [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1367 [16MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3733 [18JN]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1210 [6MR]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see H.R. 4168), H1847 [16AP]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H4828 [11JY]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H6318 [26OC]

——— authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H1847 [16AP]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H5526 [31JY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H2329 [7MY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 493), H2569 [9MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2447 [8MY]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H6304 [9OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1100 [29FE]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H1846 [16AP]

Citizenship: provide for certain children of U.S. servicemen born overseas during the Vietnamese Conflict or Korean War (see H.R. 5156), H2271 [27AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2715 [15MY]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H5766 [10SE]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H476 [3FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H1018 [28FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6344 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2448 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H803 [15FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2570 [9MY]

——— increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 3405), H1154 [5MR]

——— provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 3714), H159 [24JA]

——— provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see H.R. 1547), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3105 [17MY]

——— conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 1919), H3363 [31MY]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H115 [23JA]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H3167 [22MY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H6061 [14SE]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 1523), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H4605 [28JN]

Dept. of Labor: publish on an Internet website certain information about the number of veterans who are employed by Federal contractors (see H.R. 2243), H6302 [5OC]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see H.R. 3353), H182 [25JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H5712 [2AU]

——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3192), H1101 [29FE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H1915 [17AP]

——— prevent from prohibiting use of dogs on Dept. property (see H.R. 1154), H79 [18JA]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H1978 [18AP]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H3105 [17MY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H6587 [3DE]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see H.R. 2123), H2813 [16MY]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H5630 [1AU]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H2813 [16MY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3734 [18JN]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (see H.R. 3476), H966 [27FE]

Education: reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H1916 [17AP]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 4818), H5079 [19JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H903 [16FE]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H2813 [16MY]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H4685 [9JY]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H3481 [5JN]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (see H.R. 6042), H4156 [27JN]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H6234 [20SE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H115 [23JA]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5328 [26JY]

——— establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

——— establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H1017 [28FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H476 [3FE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H1916 [17AP]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4869 [13JY]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H6307 [12OC]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H3976 [21JN]

House of Representatives: recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 1208), H1273 [7MR]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H3105 [17MY]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H4828 [11JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1847 [16AP]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H4158 [27JN]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H4656 [29JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2813 [16MY]

Medicare: establish smart card pilot program (see H.R. 2925), H6328 [9NO]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H694 [9FE]

——— promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H3105 [17MY]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide for coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 2195), H1017 [28FE]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H1915 [17AP]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H1101 [29FE]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H3808 [19JN]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H2647 [10MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H3163 [18MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H5712 [2AU]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: change membership of Board of Directors (see H.R. 6369), H5765 [10SE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1306 [8MR]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5713 [2AU]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6300 [2OC]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H159 [24JA]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1742 [28MR]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see H.R. 4152), H1272 [7MR]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H571 [7FE]

Postal Regulatory Commission: allow to set aside Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate postal facilities that would deny service to rural areas, communities, or small towns (see H.R. 4335), H2212 [26AP]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4656 [29JN]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see H.R. 587), H2072 [24AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H2029 [19AP]

——— make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 1575), H1543 [22MR]

SBA: modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H640 [8FE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H2569 [9MY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H2329 [7MY]

Taxation: allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1847 [16AP]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1847 [16AP]

——— disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 6700), H7424 [20DE]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see H.R. 6437), H6701 [11DE]

——— extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see H.R. 1988), H182 [25JA]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans and allow an exemption from an employer’s employment taxes in an amount equivalent to the value of such credit (see H.R. 5845), H6302 [5OC]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H159 [24JA]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5631 [1AU]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H801 [15FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H2329 [7MY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H1915 [17AP]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see H. Res. 609), H4606 [28JN]

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H6318 [26OC]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H966 [27FE]

——— prohibit duty-free treatment of imports into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences of the Trade Act (see H.R. 5157), H2271 [27AP]

——— promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H1273 [7MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2034 [19AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6807 [13DE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1572 [26MR]

Women: require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H5631 [1AU]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H4828 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: protect birds, rats, and mice (see H.R. 6693), H7424 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see H.R. 6590), H6396 [15NO]

Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see H.R. 6306), H5705 [2AU]

Federal Executive Boards: improve efficiency to enhance coordination, economy, and effectiveness of Federal agency activities, including emergency preparedness and continuity of operations in areas outside of Washington, DC (see H.R. 6305), H5705 [2AU]

Government: optimize Federal data center usage and efficiency (see H.R. 6278), H5704 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Animals: protect birds, rats, and mice (H.R. 6693), H7424 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (H.R. 6590), H6397 [15NO]

Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (H.R. 6306), H5709 [2AU]

Federal Executive Boards: improve efficiency to enhance coordination, economy, and effectiveness of Federal agency activities, including emergency preparedness and continuity of operations in areas outside of Washington, DC (H.R. 6305), H5709 [2AU]

Government: optimize Federal data center usage and efficiency (H.R. 6278), H5708 [2AU]

Letters

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act: Kerry D. Bolognese, George Mason University, H2095 [25AP]

——— several organizations, H2094 [25AP]

Lists

Battlefield High School, Haymarket, VA, marching band staff, instructors, and members, E359• [9MR]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization) Law Enforcement Award of Excellence recipients, E2038• [2JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H973 [28FE], H6309 [16OC], H6313 [23OC]

Press releases

NGA Opposes DATA Act Legislation: National Governors Association, H2094 [25AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5865 [12SE]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H606 [8FE]

Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building, Crosby, TX: designate (H.R. 3477), H5113 [23JY]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E561• [17AP]

BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E950• [1JN]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038• [2JA]

BLM: prohibit enforcement of a protest fee to challenge the granting of a drilling lease, right of way, or permit, H3906 [20JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2626• [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1500 [22MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1648, H1677 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H2332 [8MY]

Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI: designate (S. 3630), H7528 [1JA]

CBO: extend requirement to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Committees on Appropriations of each chamber, H406 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H406 [2FE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H499 [6FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

Climate: impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5865 [12SE]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (H.R. 5837), H5112 [23JY]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Assocation Community Awards recipients, E322• [6MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324• [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, E800• [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3015 [17MY], H3136• [18MY]

——— certify Pakistan opens Ground Lines of Communication, allows NATO supply transit into Afghanistan, and supports U.S. equipment retrograde out of Afghanistan, H3015 [17MY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H5537 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3488 [6JN]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3411 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3533 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: local community gang prevention funding, E735• [8MY]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (H.R. 6590), H6510 [29NO]

Dept. of the Interior: oil shale technology research and development funding, H3413 [5JN]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H769 [15FE]

Dept. of Transportation: distracted driving prevention and research funding through reductions in financial management funding, H4035 [26JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3339• [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3339• [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4035 [26JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6375 [15NO], H7478 [31DE], H7520 [1JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H4912 [18JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6706 [12DE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H6550 [30NO]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H228 [1FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H917 [17FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3411, H3413 [5JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize, H2082 [25AP]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Mosby Woods neighborhhood, E1522• [13SE]

——— tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411• [3AU]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1074• [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E1080• [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563• [17AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame inductees, E321• [6MR]

——— tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902• [11DE]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Youth Football League, E321• [6MR]

——— tribute to Hidden Pond Nature Center Envirothon Team, E1077• [19JN]

——— tribute to In Hope Freedom Rings Foundation scholarship recipients, E112• [1FE]

——— tribute to public school math and science teachers participating in Sally Ride Science Academy in San Diego, CA, E322• [6MR]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561•, E562• [17AP]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H4661, H4662 [9JY]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H309• [1FE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7522, H7523, H7524, H7525 [1JA]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H917 [17FE]

FEMA: National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

FERC: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H769 [15FE]

Firearms: gun control, H6833 [18DE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7459 [30DE]

George Mason University: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649• [25AP]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037• [2JA]

Government: require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2146), H2094• [25AP]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5226, H5227, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps: tribute, E952• [1JN]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School for participation in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game ‘‘Capitol Hill Challenge’’, E651• [25AP]

——— tribute to Battlefield High School marching band, E359• [9MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY], H4779 [11JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E561• [17AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4076 [27JN], H4404 [28JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3136• [18MY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6550 [30NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6550 [30NO]

Independence Empowerment Center Inc.: tribute to volunteers, E956• [1JN]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2190 [26AP]

Jimenez, Tony: Small Business Council of America Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E799• [15MY]

Joshua, Wynfred: Defense Intelligence Agency Torch Bearer Award recipient, E2037• [2JA]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (H.R. 2896), H5114 [23JY]

Keep Prince William Beautiful (organization): tribute to volunteers, E935• [31MY]

Lauer, William H.: Devotion to Children (organization) Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901• [11DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3596 [7JN]

Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones Post Office Building, Westminster, MA: designate (S. 3662), H7528 [1JA]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726• [26OC], E1899• [11DE]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: anniversary, E559• [17AP]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, E954• [1JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 3858), H393• [2FE]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 6721), H7523 [1JA]

——— require Members who repeal Federal benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H3596 [7JN]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038• [2JA]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6385 [15NO]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to Prince William County, VA, chapter, E936• [31MY]

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE): anniversary of Dulles, VA, Chapter 1241, E1156• [27JN]

——— anniversary of Woodbridge, VA, Chapter 1270, E1724• [26OC]

National Clandestine Service of the CIA NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office, Monroe, NY: designate (H.R. 3593), H5112 [23JY]

National Telework Week: observance, E372• [16MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6833 [18DE]

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (H.R. 3870), H5110, H5111 [23JY]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036• [2JA]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H3407 [5JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H5140 [24JY]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter, E2033• [2JA]

——— Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724• [26OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H332• [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY], H4779 [11JY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322• [6MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), H5865 [12SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3738 [19JN], H3901, H3906 [20JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Dept. of Public Works volunteers, E951• [1JN]

——— tribute to Historic Preservation Division volunteers, E955• [1JN]

——— tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965• [1JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers, E939• [31MY]

——— tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E320• [6MR]

——— tribute to Prince William Forest Park volunteers, E937• [31MY]

——— tribute to Six Weeks To Make a Difference Program volunteers, E937• [31MY]

——— tribute to teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, E323• [6MR]

——— tribute to the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E953• [1JN]

——— tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938• [31MY]

Prince William Forest Park: anniversary, E360• [9MR]

Prince William (VA) News & Messenger: tribute, E1904• [11DE]

Project Mend-a-House (organization): tribute, E937• [31MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H49 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6184• [20SE]

Reagan, Ronald: evaluation of economic policies, H3407 [5JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H975 [28FE], H3693 [8JN]

Reston, VA: anniversary of Reston Children’s Center, E361• [9MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1759 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1759 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3952• [21JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6385 [15NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), E735• [8MY]

SEC: study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071• [19JN]

Shepard’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (organization): tribute, E560• [17AP]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 1501, E359• [9MR]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), H7464• [30DE]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (H.R. 3572), H738 [15FE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7520 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6596 [4DE]

——— extend the Build America Bonds program (H.R. 11), H3407 [5JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2006 [19AP]

——— rates, H4912 [18JY]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H699 [14FE], H1161 [6MR]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Marah Christian Counseling Center, E360• [9MR]

——— tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069• [19JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2779• [16MY]

Virginia: tribute to students selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band, E1• [6JA]

Volunteer Prince William, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and Board of Directors, E940• [31MY]

Warren Lindley Post Office, Hartshorne, OK: designate (H.R. 1369), H5114 [23JY]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): anniversary, E2038• [2JA]

Woodbridge, VA: tribute to Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept., E323• [6MR]

Tributes

Appleton, Steve, E233• [17FE]

Ball, Janet, E248• [27FE]

Barbour, Nancy, E1067• [19JN]

Berhane, Gabriel, E558• [17AP]

Boyce, Thomas, E1520• [13SE]

Brinkheide, John R., E1409• [3AU], E1519• [13SE]

Campbell, Carlos, E2035• [2JA]

Carney, John K., E560• [17AP]

Chenevey, Paul R. and Sandra J., E1521• [13SE]

Chih-Chien Lu, Ronnie, E743• [9MY]

Cook, Bette, E941• [31MY]

Cox, Veronica, E2036• [2JA]

Dreier, Representative, H6385 [15NO]

Falcone, James P., E155• [7FE]

Graham, Lenwood, Sr., E360• [9MR]

Griffin, Anthony H., E609• [23AP]

Hilton, Jeremy, E232• [17FE]

Hinkle, Jim, E1076• [19JN]

Hutchison, Barry, E1405• [3AU]

Jodzies, Florence, E648• [25AP]

Jones, Terrence D., E1529• [14SE], E1589• [21SE]

Lederer, Rob, E1049• [15JN]

Merten, Alan G., E801• [15MY]

Minter, Lyle W., E2034• [2JA]

Neiss, Norm, E795• [15MY]

Robertson, David J., E1910• [12DE]

Strycula, John J., E1078• [19JN]

Thompson, Cheryl E., E761• [10MY]

Trainer, Peter B., E796• [15MY]

Vehrs, Nancy, E2• [6JA]

Wenzel, Ed, E1407• [3AU]

CONNORS, JOHN M., JR. (JACK)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3724 [5JN]

CONRAD, KENT (a Senator from North Dakota)

Addresses

Senate Candidancy Speech: by, S8643 [2JA]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3792 [6JN], S3994 [12JN], S4153 [13JN], S4209, S4210 [14JN], S4419 [21JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8151 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7114 [28NO], S7216, S7218, S7241 [29NO], S7328 [3DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4727 [28JN]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2547 [19AP], S2603 [23AP], S2637 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1053 [27FE], S1095 [28FE], S1148 [29FE], S1387 [5MR], S1467 [7MR], S1531 [8MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4827 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3384), S4950 [12JY]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE]

——— promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S3631 [24MY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4774 [29JN]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S2244 [29MR]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 881), S388 [7FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4893 [11JY]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 581), S6626 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S6457 [19SE]

Dept. of the Interior: modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (see S. 3563), S6454 [19SE]

——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Diseases: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 3559), S6454 [19SE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see S. 296), S2655 [24AP]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (see S. 2039), S132 [26JA]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3394), S5213 [19JY]

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: establish (see S. 2274), S2242 [29MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S5213 [19JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S496 [9FE]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S6547 [20SE]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S4726 [28JN]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S568 [13FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see S. 1058), S3087 [10MY]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S5134 [18JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S3977 [12JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S1089 [28FE]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3042 [9MY]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 3546), S6548 [20SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S6340 [13SE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S3087 [10MY]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see S. 1908), S7215 [29NO]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S388 [7FE]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1512), S6341 [13SE]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S5047 [16JY]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 845), S3516 [23MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S6546 [20SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S495 [9FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S2325 [16AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S496 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (see S. 2163), S1422 [6MR]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see S. 3659), S7458 [5DE]

Mental health: strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (see S. 2367), S2731 [25AP]

——— strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (S. 2367), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 63), S8139 [18DE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 353), S75 [24JA]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 2166), S1459 [7MR]

Tariff: cyprodinil (see S. 2908), S2966 [8MY]

——— difenoconazole (see S. 2907), S2966 [8MY]

——— paraquat and emetic mixtures (see S. 2905), S2966 [8MY]

——— propiconazole (see S. 2906), S2966 [8MY]

Taxation: modify credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see S. 3581), S6545 [20SE]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

Privilege of the floor

Boyens, Chantel, S3239 [16MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4118 [13JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3805 [7JN]

——— sugar price support program funding, S4118 [13JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5166 [18JY]

Balta, ND: anniversary, S3512• [23MY]

Boeing Co.: anniversary of B–52 bomber, S3726• [5JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S60 [24JA], S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6485 [20SE]

——— clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S3154 [15MY]

——— deficit, S4655 [27JN], S6030 [10SE], S8641 [2JA]

——— maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, S6486 [20SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5264 [23JY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3183, S3189, S3192, S3194, S3196, S3219, S3221 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2522–S2526 [19AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S6031 [10SE], S6485 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3183, S3189, S3192, S3194, S3196, S3219, S3220 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3183, S3189, S3192, S3194, S3196, S3219, S3221 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3183, S3189, S3192, S3194, S3196, S3219, S3220 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3183, S3189, S3192, S3194, S3196, S3219, S3222 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5267 [24JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute to staff, S8644–S8646 [2JA]

Committees of the Senate: committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1832–S1834 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135 [18DE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4653 [27JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6485 [20SE]

——— allegations that Members and employees profitted from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, S4604 [26JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Thompson-Markward Hall, S5082• [17JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7770–S7772 [12DE], S8641–S8644 [2JA]

Edgeley, ND: anniversary, S3512• [23MY]

Floods: anniversary of Souris River flooding in North Dakota, S4415• [21JN]

Forest River, ND: anniversary, S4769• [29JN]

Fullerton, ND: anniversary, S4415• [21JN]

Gilby, ND: anniversary, S4720• [28JN]

Hazen, ND: anniversary, S6102• [11SE]

Laney, Paul: National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, S154• [30JA]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (S. 2163), S1425 [6MR]

——— reform, S6032 [10SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 1981), unanimous-consent request, S3154 [15MY]

Mental health: strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (S. 2367), S2734 [25AP]

Milton, ND: anniversary, S4720• [28JN]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4653 [27JN], S6029–S6032 [10SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 455), S3090 [10MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S5924 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, S4656 [27JN]

Regan, ND: anniversary, S4770• [29JN]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S7773 [12DE], S8647 [2JA]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7769–S7772 [12DE]

——— impact of partisanship, S6485 [20SE]

——— legislative process, S6485 [20SE]

——— legislative program, S5264 [23JY]

Social Security: solvency, S2524 [19AP]

St. Pius Verein (organization): anniversary, S4201• [14JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S6485 [20SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8641–S8644 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5267 [24JY]

——— rates, S6031 [10SE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S2524 [19AP], S3194 [16MY], S4657 [27JN], S8642 [2JA]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S3220 [16MY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5264 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S2522 [19AP], S7739 [11DE], S7772, S7773, S7787 [12DE], S8032 [13DE], S8155–S8157 [19DE], S8254, S8258, S8263 [20DE], S8353 [21DE], S8446 [27DE], S8499 [28DE], S8573 [31DE], S8646, S8663 [2JA]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S120 [26JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1832 [20MR], S4766 [29JN], S8135, S8136 [18DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S4767 [29JN], S8136 [18DE]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5166 [18JY]

Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations: 2012, S1832, S1833 [20MR]

Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S1832 [20MR]

Social Security aggregates, S1832 [20MR]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S7765 [12DE]

Bingaman, Senator, S8033 [13DE]

Brown, Senator Scott P., S7757 [12DE]

Conrad, Senator, S2522 [19AP]

Hutchison, Senator, S7765 [12DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8661 [2JA]

Isakson, Senator, S6029 [10SE]

Kohl, Senator, S8033 [13DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S7776 [12DE]

Lugar, Senator, S7769 [12DE]

Mahr, Tom, S4816 [10JY]

Mikulski, Senator, S2163 [28MR]

Nelson, Senator Ben, S7777 [12DE]

Smith, Jennifer L., S2235 [29MR]

Snowe, Senator, S8033 [13DE]

Webb, Senator, S8034 [13DE]

CONRAD, T.J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H956 [27FE]

CONROY, PATRICK J. (Chaplain of the House of Representatives)

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1 [3JA], H7 [13JA], H9 [17JA], H42 [18JA], H81 [19JA], H85 [23JA], H161 [25JA], H190 [31JA], H384 [2FE], H478 [6FE], H643 [9FE], H695 [13FE], H700 [14FE], H815 [16FE], H905 [17FE], H951 [27FE], H1103 [1MR], H1138 [5MR], H1162 [6MR], H1218 [7MR], H1275 [8MR], H1307 [9MR], H1361 [13MR], H1369 [19MR], H1499 [22MR], H1546 [26MR], H1582 [27MR], H1743 [29MR], H1813 [16AP], H1856 [17AP], H1922 [18AP], H2035 [23AP], H2144 [26AP], H2291 [7MY], H2334 [8MY], H2457 [9MY], H2571 [10MY], H2661 [11MY], H2665 [15MY], H3107 [18MY], H3169 [25MY], H3173 [29MY], H3179 [30MY], H3365 [1JN], H3408 [5JN], H3585 [7JN], H3663 [8JN], H3705 [15JN], H3709 [18JN], H3742 [19JN], H3917 [21JN], H3983 [26JN], H4075 [27JN], H4607 [29JN], H4659 [9JY], H4829 [12JY], H4867 [13JY], H4871 [17JY], H5208 [25JY], H5295 [26JY], H5329 [30JY], H5336 [31JY], H5715 [3AU], H5729 [10SE], H5772 [11SE], H6063 [18SE], H6073 [19SE], H6235 [21SE], H6299 [2OC], H6301 [5OC], H6327 [9NO], H6329 [13NO], H6399 [16NO], H6431 [27NO], H6537 [30NO], H6579 [3DE], H6625 [5DE], H6677 [7DE], H6684 [11DE], H6767 [13DE], H6809 [17DE], H6834 [18DE], H7276 [19DE], H7361 [20DE], H7427 [21DE], H7431 [24DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437 [30DE], H7475 [31DE], H7517 [1JA], H7580 [2JA], H7587 [3JA]

CONSERVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2578), H3765, H3776, H3778, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]

——— consideration (H. Res. 688), H3752 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2578): consideration (see H. Res. 688), H3732 [18JN]

Letters

Waco Mammoth National Monument establishment: Malcolm Duncan, Jr., Mayor of Waco, TX, H3761 [19JN]

Lists

Environmental and Latino organizations opposing Title XIV of H.R. 2578, provisions, on Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture prohibition from taking action on public lands which impede border security, H3758 [19JN]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2578), H3785 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims, H3745, H3758, H3759, H3765, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV, H3760 [19JN]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H3746, H3763 [19JN]

Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, H3760, H3765 [19JN]

Corps of Engineers: revise Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual to ensure greater storage capacity to prevent serious downstream flooding, H3748 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt public lands in Hawaii from regulations waiving certain conservation laws relative to border security impedement, H3782 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain, H3776 [19JN]

——— ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service gift shops and visitor centers are produced in the U.S., H3785 [19JN]

——— facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System of the Central Utah Project, H3762 [19JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3779–H3781 [19JN]

——— enter into contracts with States to treat insect-infested trees and clear hazardous fuel to prevent wildfires, H3785 [19JN]

——— prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3745–H3749, H3751, H3752, H3756–H3759, H3761–H3765, H3779–H3782 [19JN], E1143 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— protect tribal sovereignty with respect to Native American burial or other sacred sites, H3785 [19JN]

Enact (H.R. 2578), H3755–H3787 [19JN], E1089 [20JN], E1143, E1144 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— consideration (H. Res. 688), H3744–H3755 [19JN]

——— motion to recommit, H3785 [19JN]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States, H3776 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

National forests: extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]

Public lands: establish a pilot program to test a small increase in Federal grazing fees, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746, H3761, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3746, H3762, H3776 [19JN]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Waco Mammoth National Monument: establish, H3760 [19JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2578, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 688, consideration of H.R. 2578, provisions, H3744 [19JN]

H.R. 2578, provisions, H3765–H3776 [19JN]

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY related term(s) Renewable Energy

Amendments

Ecology and environment: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), S6649, S6651 [21SE]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2034, S2035 [26MR], S2055, S2093, S2094, S2095, S2100, S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, S2110 [27MR], S2173, S2174, S2175, S2176, S2179, S2180, S2181, S2182 [28MR]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3641, S3657 [24MY]

Articles and editorials

Drill Baby Drill, Redux—Republicans’ Tired Remedy for Rising Gas Prices Won’t Fix Anything, S1404 [6MR]

Weatherization Assistance Is Effective Investment, E1184 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions

Alliance To Save Energy: anniversary (see S. Res. 406), S2030 [26MR]

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities that will make loans to consumers to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures to promote energy cost savings and rural development (see S. 2216), S1932 [21MR]

——— improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 5825), H3103 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: consider water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (see H.R. 5827), H3161 [18MY]

——— create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements (see S. 3535), S6270 [12SE]

——— establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

——— establish the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 4230), H1496 [21MR]

——— establish the Office of Federal Energy Production (see S. 3404), S5211 [19JY]

——— improve energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters (see H.R. 3817), H158 [24JA]

——— prohibit enforcement of regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers (see S. 3408), S5211 [19JY]

——— provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

Domestic policy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Ecology and environment: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (see H.R. 4850), H2204 [26AP]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

——— establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6230 [20SE]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

Government regulations: exempt decorative hearth products from certain energy efficiency regulations (see H.R. 6578), H6314 [23OC]

Motor vehicles: exempt natural gas vehicles from certain maximum fuel economy increase standards (see S. 2174), S1540 [8MR]

——— improve certain laws relative to use of high occupancy vehicle facilities (see S. 3191), S3234 [16MY]

National security: promote civil defense and power generation (see H. Res. 762), H5707 [2AU]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S1790 [19MR]

——— enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities (see H.R. 5967), H3806 [19JN]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (see S. 2074), S350 [6FE]

——— extend program to provide grants for specified energy property in lieu of tax credits (see H.R. 4468), H2030 [19AP]

——— extend the energy efficient appliance credit (see H.R. 6056), H4603 [28JN]

——— extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 6226), H5327 [26JY]

——— improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see S. 3352), S4724 [28JN]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

——— increase, expand, and extend the credit for hydrogen-related alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and increase investment credit for more efficient fuel cells (see S. 3531), S6270 [12SE] (see H.R. 6384), H5922 [12SE]

——— modify and extend the nonbusiness energy property credit (see H.R. 6398), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide grants in lieu of expensing for energy efficient commercial buildings placed in service by manufacturers (see H.R. 6403), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

——— reduce the depreciation recovery periods for energy efficient commercial buildings (see H.R. 6705), H7429 [21DE]

Cloture motions

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

Motions

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S1984 [22MR], S2055 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, H3814 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, H3320, H3321 [31MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5036, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5057 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: consider water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (H.R. 5827), E853 [18MY]

——— create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, H6605 [4DE]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3353 [31MY], H3378–H3383 [1JN], H3458 [5JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3383 [1JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program vehicle technologies funding, H3383, H3384 [1JN]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

——— lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— Office of Science funding through reductions in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3379 [1JN]

——— prohibit funding for certain Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international activities, H3461 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement energy conservation standards for golf cart battery chargers, H3476 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3465 [5JN]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H3454, H3471 [5JN]

——— Weatherization Assistance Program funding, E1183 [29JN]

——— wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and other renewable energy development funding, H3355, H3356 [31MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (H.R. 927), H5217 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), H3984, H3985 [26JN]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6767 [13DE]

Energy and water development: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

FAA: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

Farmingdale State College: tribute to Green Building Institute, E437 [26MR]

Government regulations: exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

High-Performance Building Week: observance, H2721 [16MY], E852 [18MY]

Homer Glen, IL: International Dark Sky Association International Dark Sky Community award recipient, E1219 [10JY]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Israel: nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208–H213 [31JA]

——— increase fuel efficiency, E1211 [9JY]

——— preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

——— provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, development, and manufacturing, H976 [28FE]

Navy: tribute to development of clean energy sources, H1277 [8MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H752 [15FE], H1026, H1027 [29FE], H1116 [1MR], H1163 [6MR], H1221, H1222 [7MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), H1629 [27MR]

——— increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H7352 [19DE]

——— national energy policy, H174–H177 [25JA], H215 [31JA], H362, H364 [1FE], H629–H636 [8FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H951, H957, H958 [27FE], H970, H1007 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1156 [6MR], H1220, H1222 [7MR], H1297 [8MR], H2058, H2059 [24AP], H2194–H2197 [26AP], H3817 [20JN], H3958 [21JN], H5986 [13SE], E122 [2FE]

——— renewable energy funding through reductions in fossil fuel subsidies, H5193 [24JY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities, H6241, H6242 [21SE]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable energy standard, H3819, H3884 [20JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), H5649 [2AU]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (H.R. 2479), H3484 [6JN]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (H.R. 2866), H2721 [16MY], E852 [18MY]

Technology: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H3427, H3461, H3462 [5JN], E1023 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alliance To Save Energy: anniversary (S. Res. 406), S2517 [18AP]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, S4380 [21JN]

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

——— Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: clean energy technologies initiatives funding, S3266, S3269 [17MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S6997–S7007, S7009–S7011 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S7299 [30NO], S8331 [21DE]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

Ecology and environment: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), S6661 [21SE]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S5182 [19JY], S5652 [30JY]

Electric power: impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S341 [6FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), S6007 [2AU]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, S1068–S1072 [28FE], S1099–S1103 [29FE], S1182, S1187 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434, S1436 [7MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S1814 [19MR], S1817, S1837 [20MR], S2055, S2061, S2070, S2071 [27MR], S2116, S2120–S2131, S2134–S2148, S2154–S2157 [28MR], S2187–S2190, S2192–S2202, S2207, S2216 [29MR], S2521 [19AP]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1984 [22MR], S2009, S2010, S2018, S2023–S2028 [26MR], S2039, S2045–S2052 [27MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), unanimous-consent request, S2054 [27MR], S2145, S2146 [28MR]

——— facilitate planning, construction, and operation of a secure national clean energy grid, S5839 [1AU]

——— national energy policy, S487–S489 [9FE], S810 [16FE], S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S1453 [7MR], S1662 [14MR], S1707–S1709 [15MR], S2070–S2076 [27MR], S2128, S2134 [28MR], S2192–S2197, S2216 [29MR], S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4185 [14JN], S4659 [27JN], S5721 [31JY]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3657 [24MY]

Taxation: extend tax credits for clean energy programs, S1572 [12MR], S1599 [13MR]

Upright Frameworks (business): tribute to assistance provided to reduce home heating costs, S3232 [16MY]

Reports filed

Battery Recharging Stations Establishment for Privately Owned Vehicles in House of Representatives Parking Areas at No Net Cost to Federal Government: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1402) (H. Rept. 112–625), H5326 [26JY]

10 Million Solar Roofs Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1108) (S. Rept. 112–144), S388 [7FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1402, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in House of Representatives parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, H5650 [2AU]

H.R. 4850, Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, S6661–S6664 [21SE], H3984 [26JN]

H.R. 6582, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

S. 739, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, S3657 [24MY], H5649 [2AU]

S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

S. 2225, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program reauthorization and improvement, S2003 [22MR]

S. Res. 406, Alliance To Save Energy anniversary, S2033 [26MR], S2517 [18AP]

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources; Renewable Energy

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5647 [2AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

I Believe—‘‘Economic Vitality and Protecting Natural Heritage Are Not at All Incompatible’’, S6792 [14NO]

Our Heritage Forests—An American Legacy, E376 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (see H.R. 6233), H5524 [31JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see S. 3375), S4893 [11JY] (see H.R. 5545), H2441 [8MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in design, planning and construction of the South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 6689), H7360 [19DE]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3362 [31MY]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (see S. Res. 465), S3234 [16MY]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program (see H.R. 4015), H696 [13FE]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 6231), H5331 [30JY]

Dept. of Defense: promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (see H.R. 4408), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (see S. 2130), S909 [17FE]

——— grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see S. 2071), S350 [6FE]

——— make grants to facilitate certain acquisitions of property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 5626), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrients in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4458), H2030 [19AP]

——— set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 2156), S1422 [6MR]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2546 [19AP]

Ecology and environment: provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (see H.R. 6422), H6060 [14SE]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 2094), S494 [9FE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (see S. 3264), S3729 [5JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Fish and fishing: ensure continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs (see H.R. 5931), H3698 [8JN]

——— prohibit the sale of billfish (see S. 3422), S5257 [23JY] (see S. 3424), S5304 [24JY]

Florida: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P31–P (see H.R. 6354), H5707 [2AU]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 2158), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4148), H1209 [6MR]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

International relations: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (see H.R. 4109), H1099 [29FE]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see S. 3208), S3329 [21MY]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 442), S2824 [26AP]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources (see S. 3356), S4724 [28JN]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2243 [29MR]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems (see S. 2473), S2823 [26AP]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6462), H6231 [20SE]

——— increase, expand, and extend the credit for hydrogen-related alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and increase investment credit for more efficient fuel cells (see S. 3531), S6270 [12SE] (see H.R. 6384), H5922 [12SE]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 3561), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 4311), H1803 [29MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Burt Hamner, Hydrovolts, Inc., H4668 [9JY]

——— John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H4668 [9JY]

——— Representative McMorris Rodgers, H4668 [9JY]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

——— extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5650–H5658, H5681, H5697 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644–H5649 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

American Eagle Day: observance, E1067 [19JN]

Appalachian Trail: anniversary of completion, E1424 [3AU]

Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, H3760, H3765 [19JN]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (H. Res. 672), E933 [31MY]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, H3814 [20JN]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3372–H3377 [1JN], E977 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, H3320, H3321 [31MY]

Dept. of Energy: end loan guarantee program, H3744 [19JN]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce showerhead water restrictor regulations, H3474, H3475 [5JN]

——— U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center funding, H3464, H3465 [5JN]

——— wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and other renewable energy development funding, H3355, H3356 [31MY]

——— Wind Powering America Initiative funding, H3493, H3494 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt public lands in Hawaii from regulations waiving certain conservation laws relative to border security impedement, H3782 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (H.R. 3117), H88–H90 [23JA]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary, H191 [31JA], E259 [28FE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

——— provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (H.R. 6422), E1534 [14SE]

Economy: impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

EcoWatch (organization): tribute, E1564 [19SE]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H7362 [20DE], E287 [29FE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE], E1992 [21DE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Hidden Pond Nature Center Envirothon Team, E1077 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), H5732 [10SE]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 4148), E319 [6MR]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H779, H780 [15FE], H3910, H3911 [20JN]

Hudson Highlands Land Trust (organization): accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1394 [3AU]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1793 [16NO]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H4666–H4672 [9JY]

Izaak Walton League of America: anniversary, E188 [14FE], E1473 [11SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H821, H822 [16FE]

Love of the Lake (organization): anniversary, E1733 [2NO]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend, H6642 [5DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), H5609–H5612 [1AU], E1394, E1422 [3AU]

Martin, Wade: Land Trust Alliance National Conservation Service Award recipient, H6400 [16NO]

Massachusetts: anniversary of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee, E1526 [13SE]

Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence (S. 925), H7319, H7320 [19DE]

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

Morro Bay, CA: NOAA Excellence in Local Government award recipient, H5025 [19JY]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

NOAA: coral reef research programs funding, H2501 [9MY], E752 [9MY]

——— Marine Debris Program funding, H2373 [8MY], H6642 [5DE]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (H.R. 492), H5217 [25JY]

People for Puget Sound (organization): tribute, E1533 [14SE]

Pinchot Institute for Conservation: anniversary, E1344 [26JY]

Power resources: allow oil and gas revenues to be used for coastal wetlands conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or infrastructure projects directly impacted by coastal wetland losses, H778 [15FE]

——— analysis of oil supplies and usage, H210 [31JA], H563–H566 [7FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H935–H938 [17FE]

——— require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY], H2745 [16MY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644–H5647, H5654, H5656 [2AU], H5927 [13SE]

Westchester Land Trust (organization): accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1394 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

——— water conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 498), S4308 [19JN]

Animals: repeal multinational species conservation funds reauthorizations, S6835 [15NO]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (S. 3375), S4895 [11JY]

Bruce, Pat: BLM Making a Difference National Volunteer Award recipient, S4148 [13JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: water projects funding, S4767 [29JN]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (S. Res. 465), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, S4380 [21JN]

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

Dakota Rural Action (organization): anniversary, S6735 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Biomass Crop Assistance Program funding, S4173 [14JN]

——— biomass research and development funding, S4172 [14JN]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— consolidation and streamlining of conservation programs, S4139 [13JN]

——— extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

——— improve agricultural land easements, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— protect agricultural and forested lands from urban development, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and Conservation Reserve Program, S4343 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users, S6886, S6889, S6890 [26NO]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 430), S2557 [19AP]

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (S. 2094), S413 [9FE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE], S8114 [18DE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), S6665 [21SE]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 2158), S1423 [6MR]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S7034 [28NO], S8506 [28DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S4716 [28JN]

——— provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (S. 1265), S6329 [13SE]

Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed, S4283 [19JN]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 442), S2886 [26AP]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (S. 2282), S2256 [29MR]

Oakland, CA: tribute to East Bay Municipal Utility District for renewable energy project, S2236 [29MR]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems, S6835 [15NO]

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (organization): tribute, S4818 [10JY]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of Reptile Gardens, S4456 [25JN], S4671 [27JN]

Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 (S. 1296), S276 [1FE]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (S. 3650), S7219 [29NO]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2245), S3032 [9MY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5175 [19JY], S5339, S5340 [25JY], S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5835 [1AU], S5956, S5966 [2AU]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Billfish Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2706) (H. Rept. 112–656), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 46) (S. Rept. 112–210), S6270 [12SE]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 112–563), H4654 [29JN]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Gasparilla Island Unit FL-70P in Rhode Island: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2154) (H. Rept. 112–580), H4683 [9JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundary Revision of Units in Rhode Island: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1296) (S. Rept. 112–138), S131 [26JA]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4684 [9JY]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4906 [17JY]

Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2156) (S. Rept. 112–216), S6451 [19SE]

Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 112–505), H3265 [30MY]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 925) (H. Rept. 112–506), H3265 [30MY]

National Fish Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1201) (S. Rept. 112–187), S5084 [17JY]

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2282) (S. Rept. 112–217), S6451 [19SE]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 962) (S. Rept. 112–151), S1049 [27FE]

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 112–140), S163 [30JA]

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 112–212), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 112–374), H113 [23JA]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3210) (H. Rept. 112–604), H4906 [17JY]

Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1657) (S. Rept. 112–141), S163 [30JA]

Trash Free Seas Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1119) (S. Rept. 112–161), S2730 [25AP]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2236) (H. Rept. 112–372), H77 [18JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H. Res. 752, consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5644 [2AU]

H.R. 1171, Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act reauthorization and amendment, H5609 [1AU]

H.R. 2706, Billfish Conservation Act, H5732 [10SE]

H.R. 2745, Virgin River multispecies habitat conservation plan implementation facilitation, H2680 [15MY]

H.R. 3117, Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act, H88 [23JA]

H.R. 5892, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4666–H4668 [9JY]

H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5650–H5652 [2AU]

S. 925, Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act, H7319 [19DE]

S. 1296, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 boundary revision, S276 [1FE]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3650, Ditch and Irrigation Company Tax Reform Act, S7219 [29NO]

S. 3687, EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program reauthorization, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Res. 430, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., anniversary, S2553, S2557 [19AP]

S. Res. 442, support goals and ideals of National Arbor Day, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

S. Res. 465, recognize proclamation of the Year of Water in Colorado, S3239, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 467, Endangered Species Day, S3288 [17MY]

S. Res. 498, American Eagle Day, S4305, S4309 [19JN]

S. Res. 580, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S6631, S6681 [21SE]

CONSISTENCY, ACCURACY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3338), S4685 [27JN]

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2055): conference report, H603 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Rural areas: improve housing for educators, public safety officers, and medical providers, and their households (see S. 3278), S3838 [7JN]

CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 5968), H3806 [19JN] (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

CONSORTIUM FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act, E1187 [29JN]

CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP DAY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

CONSTITUTION DAY

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

Observance, E1482 [11SE], E1581 [20SE], E1623 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S6424 [19SE]

CONSTITUTION PROJECT

Reports

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Addresses

Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Equal Rights for Women: Birch Bayh, E805 [15MY]

——— Janet Kopenhaver, Federally Employed Women (organization), E805 [15MY]

——— Sarah Bear, E805 [15MY]

——— Terry O’Neill, National Organization for Women, E806 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

Day Slavery Officially Ended, H6663 [5DE]

Man Who Would Not Quit—A Tenacious Texan Wins His 10-Year Fight for a New Constitutional Amendment, E722 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 102), H726 [14FE] (see H.J. Res. 116), H5291 [25JY]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— provide incentive for Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1570 [26MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H3733 [18JN]

——— constitutional amendment to increase by 29 votes the number of electoral votes awarded to the candidate for President who receives the largest percentage of the popular vote (see H.J. Res. 121), H6314 [23OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN] (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

House of Representatives: take any legislative action necessary to verify ratification of Equal Rights Amendment once additional States ratify the amendment (see H. Res. 794), H6232 [20SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 105), H1100 [29FE]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms and extend the length of House terms (see H.J. Res. 101), H512 [6FE]

National Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 578), H1305 [8MR]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (see H.J. Res. 100), H78 [18JA]

Public debt: constitutional amendment to require that an increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several States (see H.J. Res. 99), H26 [17JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require all laws passed to lay and collect taxes are honestly and openly labeled as taxes during the legislative process (see H.J. Res. 114), H4655 [29JN]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced, H470 [3FE], H712, H715 [14FE]

Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (H.J. Res. 106), E1448 [7AU]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment, H4990, H4991 [18JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns, H3959 [21JN]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (H.J. Res. 111), H4788 [11JY]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H2821 [17MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

History: anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery, H6663 [5DE]

Members of Congress: anniversary of ratification of 27th Amendment relative to congressional compensation, E722 [8MY]

National objectives: call for civility in public discourse while preserving First Amendment rights of citizens, H40 [18JA]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (H.J. Res. 100), H128 [24JA], H7476 [31DE]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 69), H3190 [30MY], E805 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced, S3193 [16MY], S8449 [27DE]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 24), S3275 [17MY]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S2990 [9MY], S3154 [15MY], S5053 [17JY], S7286 [30NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S102–S106, S109 [26JA], S285 [2FE], S1442 [7MR], S3472 [23MY], S5018, S5019 [16JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, S195 [31JA], S308 [2FE]

National objectives: protect First Amendment rights of citizens, S5457 [26JY]

Shea, Michael P.: suitability to be district judge relative to drafting of amicus brief in Kelo v. New London, CT, on allowing local government seizure of private property, S7448 [5DE]

Women: anniversary of congressional passage of equal rights amendment to the Constitution, S2810 [26AP]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 39), S2003 [22MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget: Alabama State Legislature, S8450 [27DE]

Statements

Equal Rights Amendment: Birch Bayh, S2810 [26AP]

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY CENTER (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

1000 Days, S2307 [16AP]

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENTS

Lists

H.J. Res. 98, H8 [13JA]

H.J. Res. 99, H27 [17JA]

H.J. Res. 100, H78 [18JA]

H.J. Res. 101, H512 [6FE]

H.J. Res. 102, H726 [14FE]

H.J. Res. 103, H903 [16FE]

H.J. Res. 104, H944 [17FE]

H.J. Res. 105, H1100 [29FE]

H.J. Res. 106, H1571 [26MR]

H.J. Res. 107, H1807 [29MR]

H.J. Res. 108, H2647 [10MY]

H.J. Res. 109, H3163 [18MY]

H.J. Res. 110, H3481 [5JN]

H.J. Res. 111–112, H3733 [18JN]

H.J. Res. 113, H4605 [28JN]

H.J. Res. 114, H4656 [29JN]

H.J. Res. 115, H5201 [24JY]

H.J. Res. 116, H5292 [25JY]

H.J. Res. 117, H5765 [10SE]

H.J. Res. 118, H5860 [11SE]

H.J. Res. 119–120, H6001 [13SE]

H.J. Res. 121, H6314 [23OC]

H.R. 7, H219 [31JA]

H.R. 8, H5201 [24JY]

H.R. 9, H1497 [21MR]

H.R. 14, H1497 [21MR]

H.R. 15–16, H5331 [30JY]

H.R. 2453 (correction), H902 [16FE]

H.R. 3769–3777, H26 [17JA]

H.R. 3778–3795, H78 [18JA]

H.R. 3796, H82 [19JA]

H.R. 3797–3810, H114 [23JA]

H.R. 3811–3823, H158 [24JA]

H.R. 3824–3832, H182 [25JA]

H.R. 3833–3838, H187 [27JA]

H.R. 3839–3858, H219 [31JA]

H.R. 3859–3879, H374 [1FE]

H.R. 3880–3893, H440 [2FE]

H.R. 3902–3910, H512 [6FE]

H.R. 3911–3973, H569–H571 [7FE]

H.R. 3974–3988, H640 [8FE]

H.R. 3984–3901, H475 [3FE]

H.R. 3989–4012, H693 [9FE]

H.R. 4013–4015, H696 [13FE]

H.R. 4016–4031, H726 [14FE]

H.R. 4032–4047, H802 [15FE]

H.R. 4048–4070, H902 [16FE]

H.R. 4071–4085, H944 [17FE]

H.R. 4086–4088, H950 [24FE]

H.R. 4089–4092, H966 [27FE]

H.R. 4093–4104, H1016 [28FE]

H.R. 4105–4115, H1100 [29FE]

H.R. 4116–4131, H1134 [1MR]

H.R. 4132–4143, H1153 [5MR]

H.R. 4144–4149, H1209 [6MR]

H.R. 4150–4164, H1273 [7MR]

H.R. 4165–4194, H1305 [8MR]

H.R. 4195, H1359 [9MR]

H.R. 4196, H1362 [13MR]

H.R. 4197–4201, H1366 [16MR]

H.R. 4202–4213, H1390 [19MR]

H.R. 4214–4227, H1427 [20MR]

H.R. 4228–4238, H1497 [21MR]

H.R. 4239–4255, H1542 [22MR]

H.R. 4256–4262, H1571 [26MR]

H.R. 4263–4272, H1641 [27MR]

H.R. 4273–4294, H1740 [28MR]

H.R. 4295–4343, H1805–H1807 [29MR]

H.R. 4302 (correction), H2031 [19AP]

H.R. 4344–4337, H1811 [30MR]

H.R. 4348–4362, H1845 [16AP]

H.R. 4363–4376, H1914 [17AP]

H.R. 4377–4399, H1977 [18AP]

H.R. 4400–4470, H2031–H2033 [19AP]

H.R. 4471–4479, H2039 [23AP]

H.R. 4480–4620, H2067–H2071 [24AP]

H.R. 4621–4816, H2126–H2134 [25AP]

H.R. 4817–4964, H2206–H2211 [26AP]

H.R. 4965–5324, H2275–H2288 [27AP]

H.R. 5325–5329, H2321 [7MY]

H.R. 5330, H2444 [8MY]

H.R. 5331–5541, H2321–H2328 [7MY]

H.R. 5542–5649, H2444–H2447 [8MY]

H.R. 5650–5651, H2567 [9MY]

H.R. 5653–5707, H2567–H2569 [9MY]

H.R. 5708–5736, H2646 [10MY]

H.R. 5737–5739, H2662 [11MY]

H.R. 5740–5780, H2714 [15MY]

H.R. 5781–5792, H2812 [16MY]

H.R. 5793–5825, H3104 [17MY]

H.R. 5826–5852, H3162 [18MY]

H.R. 5853, H3167 [22MY]

H.R. 5854–5857, H3171 [25MY]

H.R. 5858, H3177 [29MY]

H.R. 5859–5870, H3266 [30MY]

H.R. 5871–5881, H3362 [31MY]

H.R. 5882–5888, H3404 [1JN]

H.R. 5889–5899, H3480 [5JN]

H.R. 5900–5904, H3577 [6JN]

H.R. 5905–5928, H3661 [7JN]

H.R. 5929–5945, H3699 [8JN]

H.R. 5946–5948, H3703 [12JN]

H.R. 5949–5951, H3707 [15JN]

H.R. 5952–5958, H3733 [18JN]

H.R. 5959–5971, H3807 [19JN]

H.R. 5972–5985, H3915 [20JN]

H.R. 5986–6016, H3975 [21JN]

H.R. 6017, H3981 [25JN]

H.R. 6018–6028, H4064 [26JN]

H.R. 6029–6046, H4156 [27JN]

H.R. 6047–6058, H4604 [28JN]

H.R. 6059–6078, H4655 [29JN]

H.R. 6079–6089, H4685 [9JY]

H.R. 6090–6097, H4775 [10JY]

H.R. 6098–6105, H4827 [11JY]

H.R. 6106–6126, H4863 [12JY]

H.R. 6127–6130, H4868 [13JY]

H.R. 6131–6136, H4907 [17JY]

H.R. 6137–6149, H5009 [18JY]

H.R. 6150–6163, H5078 [19JY]

H.R. 6164–6167, H5130 [23JY]

H.R. 6168–6181, H5201 [24JY]

H.R. 6182–6204, H5291 [25JY]

H.R. 6205–6227, H5327 [26JY]

H.R. 6228–6231, H5331 [30JY]

H.R. 6232–6243, H5525 [31JY]

H.R. 6244–6271, H5629 [1AU]

H.R. 6272–6356, H5708–H5711 [2AU]

H.R. 6357–6358, H5716 [3AU]

H.R. 6359–6360, H5728 [7AU]

H.R. 6361–6369, H5765 [10SE]

H.R. 6370–6376, H5860 [11SE]

H.R. 6377–6387, H5922 [12SE]

H.R. 6388–6409, H6000 [13SE]

H.R. 6410–6428, H6061 [14SE]

H.R. 6429, H6068 [18SE]

H.R. 6430–6443, H6151 [19SE]

H.R. 6444–6479, H6232 [20SE]

H.R. 6480–6558, H6277–H6279 [21SE]

H.R. 6559–6563, H6284 [25SE]

H.R. 6564–6566, H6297 [28SE]

H.R. 6567, H6300 [2OC]

H.R. 6568–6569, H6302 [5OC]

H.R. 6570–6574, H6306 [12OC]

H.R. 6575–6576, H6310 [16OC]

H.R. 6577, H6312 [19OC]

H.R. 6578, H6314 [23OC]

H.R. 6579–6580, H6318 [26OC]

H.R. 6581–6584, H6323 [2NO]

H.R. 6585, H6326 [6NO]

H.R. 6586, H6328 [9NO]

H.R. 6587–6588, H6344 [13NO]

H.R. 6589, H6369 [14NO]

H.R. 6590–6592, H6397 [15NO]

H.R. 6593–6602, H6428 [16NO]

H.R. 6603–6608, H6469 [27NO]

H.R. 6609–6610, H6505 [28NO]

H.R. 6611–6619, H6535 [29NO]

H.R. 6620–6624, H6578 [30NO]

H.R. 6625–6627, H6586 [3DE]

H.R. 6628–6632, H6623 [4DE]

H.R. 6633–6641, H6675 [5DE]

H.R. 6642–6643, H6679 [7DE]

H.R. 6644–6649, H6701 [11DE]

H.R. 6650–6653, H6765 [12DE]

H.R. 6654–6670, H6807 [13DE]

H.R. 6671–6674, H6828 [17DE]

H.R. 6675–6682, H7264 [18DE]

H.R. 6683–6689, H7360 [19DE]

H.R. 6690–6702, H7424 [20DE]

H.R. 6703–6705, H7429 [21DE]

H.R. 6706–6715, H7436 [27DE]

H.R. 6716–6719, H7469 [30DE]

H.R. 6720–6725, H7516 [31DE]

H.R. 6726–6729, H7565 [1JA]

CONSTITUTION—U.S.

Articles and editorials

Chief Justice Roberts’s Folly, S4738 [29JN]

False Premise Lets ‘Obamacare’ Go On, S4737 [29JN]

Liberty and Obamacare, S2015 [26MR]

Man Who Would Not Quit—A Tenacious Texan Wins His 10-Year Fight for a New Constitutional Amendment, E722 [8MY]

ObamaCare and the Power To Tax, S4737 [29JN]

116 Billion Reasons To Be for the Individual Mandate, S1874 [21MR]

Reforms From Affordable Care Act Will Improve Access to Care, S4866 [11JY]

Umpire Blinks, S4738 [29JN]

Unpopular Mandate—Why Do Politicians Reverse Their Positions?, S4863–S4866 [11JY]

What’s Behind Roberts’ Surprising Decision?, S4739 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 5751), H2713 [15MY]

——— require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

Congress: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out (see S. 3361), S4724 [28JN]

——— preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation (see S. 3360), S4724 [28JN]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (see H.R. 4092), H965 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

Patriotism: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (see S. Res. 376), S699 [15FE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 677), H3480 [5JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5846), H3162 [18MY]

Court decisions

Supreme Court decision on constitutionality of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (excerpt), S4863 [11JY]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms: several Representatives, S4807 [10JY]

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Memorandums

Certain Questions Related to Pro Forma Sessions of the Senate: Christopher M. Davis, Congressional Research Service, S5954–S5956 [2AU]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 5751), H3079 [17MY]

Constitution Day: observance, E1482 [11SE], E1581 [20SE], E1623 [21SE]

Constitution Week: observance, E1581 [20SE]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 27th Amendment relative to congressional compensation, E722 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect freedom of speech of veterans service organizations participating in funerals or memorial services at veterans’ cemeteries, H3343 [31MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

Easthampton, MA: tribute to Easthampton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E122 [2FE]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H2821 [17MY]

Firearms: uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

General Society Sons of the Revolution: tribute to Kings Mountain, TN, chapter for signing of the U.S. Constitution anniversary observation, E1477 [11SE]

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

Health: constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H722 [14FE], H1014 [28FE], H2263 [27AP]

Interpretation: differences, H1129–H1131 [1MR]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E811 [16MY]

Milford, NH: tribute to Milford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E816 [16MY]

Moynihan, Steven P.: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E1142 [26JN]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to Saipan Southern High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2044 [24AP], E626 [24AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: ensure that coordination and training between the intelligence community and local law enforcement agencies not violate the civil rights of minorities, H3301 [31MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4161, H4162, H4163, H4164, H4422–H4425, H4426–H4432 [28JN], H4607, H4608, H4609, H4646–H4649 [29JN], H4677 [9JY], H4688, H4721, H4727, H4728, H4731, H4739, H4740, H4742, H4746 [10JY], H4778, H4801, H4817, H4824 [11JY], H6671 [5DE], E1179 [28JN], E1194 [29JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H191 [31JA], H1138 [5MR], H1500, H1539 [22MR], H1546, H1547, H1559, H1563–H1569 [26MR], H1644, H1648 [28MR], H1791 [29MR], H3584, H3611 [7JN], H3797–H3799, H3801–H3804 [19JN], H3961–H3966 [21JN], H3983 [26JN], H4070, H4076, H4077, H4078 [27JN], E463 [28MR], E1063 [18JN], E1152 [27JN]

Pocket version: authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 90), H314 [1FE]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2331 [8MY], H2454 [9MY], E749 [9MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties, H3709, H3710 [18JN]

Religion: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

South Berwick, ME: tribute to Marshwood High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E978 [5JN]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5296 [26JY], E1241 [12JY]

War: Presidential authority under the Constitution as it pertains to the authorization of drone strikes, H3278 [31MY], H6377 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Constitution Day: observance, S6424 [19SE]

Delaware Day: observance, S7678–S7680 [6DE]

Dept. of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion on authority of President Obama to make recess appointments, S149 [30JA]

Gerrard, John M.: suitability to be district judge relative to decisions on use of electrocution in capital punishment cases, S16–S19, S23, S26 [23JA]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA], S149–S151 [30JA], S286 [2FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4690–S4710, S4714 [28JN], S4731–S4733, S4735–S4739, S4744 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4808 [10JY], S4862–S4867 [11JY], S5111 [18JY], S6508 [20SE]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S1565 [12MR], S1873, S1879, S1893, S1919 [21MR], S1996 [22MR], S2011, S2015–S2017 [26MR], S2041–S2045 [27MR], S2118, S2131, S2148, S2160 [28MR], S2214 [29MR], S3124 [14MY], S3808–S3812 [7JN], S4409 [21JN], S4441 [25JN], S4620–S4622 [26JN], S4667 [27JN]

Patriotism: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (S. Res. 376), S4780 [29JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480 [26JY]

Pocket version: authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 90), S5627, S5628 [26JY]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3422 [22MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S111, S113 [26JA], S139, S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days, S5954 [2AU]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S4806 [10JY], S5128 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (S. 2205), S3244 [17MY]

War: ensure balance of power, as established by the Constitution, between Congress and the President relative to initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, S2998–S3000 [9MY]

Women: anniversary of congressional passage of equal rights amendment to the Constitution, S2810 [26AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Statements

Equal Rights Amendment: Birch Bayh, S2810 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 90, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, H314 [1FE]

S. Res. 376, commemorate anniversary of signing of the U.S. Constitution and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values, S703 [15FE], S4780 [29JN]

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Corps of Engineers: facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (see H.R. 6450), H6230 [20SE]

——— preserve historical integrity of Zoar, OH, while carrying out any study or construction of flood damage reduction measures, including levees (see S. 3580), S6545 [20SE]

——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Crime: prohibit and deter theft of metal (see S. 3631), S6855 [15NO]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S3516 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 4230), H1496 [21MR]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see S. 3694), S8203 [19DE]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (see H.R. 6371), H5859 [11SE]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see S. 2078), S388 [7FE]

——— require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

Maritime Administration: make grants to States or port authorities to cover the cost of repair and construction activities relative to certain strategic commercial seaports (see H.R. 6253), H5628 [1AU]

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 438), S2731 [25AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (see H.R. 4037), H801 [15FE]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Tariff: reliquidation of certain entries of high-density, fiberboard-core laminate wall and floor panels (see S. 2946), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5154), H2271 [27AP]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H4863 [12JY]

——— encourage building of housing for moderate income seniors (see H.R. 6295), H5704 [2AU]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see S. 2074), S350 [6FE]

——— extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 6226), H5327 [26JY]

——— protect employees in the building and construction industry who are participants in multiemployer plans (see S. 3700), S8302 [20DE]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H3162 [18MY]

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment, and Veterans Employment: tribute to Helmets to Hardhats program to provide veterans with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, H1643 [28MR]

Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council: anniversary, E1795 [16NO]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute to Joplin, MO, recovery efforts in aftermath of tornado, E768 [10MY]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

Democratic Party: support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017–H3019 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address issues in management of Orlando, FL, VA Medical Center construction project, H3277, H3319 [31MY]

——— permit Office of Inspector General to review practices relative to collection and content of bids for certain veterans’ hospital construction projects, H3326, H3327 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Energy and water development: prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

Federal Highway Administration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act relative to the cliff swallow or barn swallow, H4148 [27JN]

Francis Lee Contracting (company): Delegate Norton’s Small Business Access to Capital and Business Opportunities Fair District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E613 [23AP]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (H.R. 6371), H6334, H6335 [13NO]

Helitech (business): anniversary, E1681 [5OC]

MICA Corp.: anniversary, E334 [7MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (H.R. 4037), E204 [15FE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045–H3049 [17MY], E910 [30MY]

——— ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (H.R. 3533), H202 [31JA]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934, H1937, H1938, H1957, H1958 [18AP], H3868–H3875 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

Roads and highways: streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (H.R. 2479), H3484 [6JN]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (H.R. 2866), H2721 [16MY], E852 [18MY]

Transportation: importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H201–H207 [31JA], H737 [15FE], H976 [28FE], H1531–H1533 [22MR], H1715 [28MR], H6514 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza construction collapse killing 28 workers, S2579 [23AP]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Disasters: provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (S. 2162), S1425 [6MR]

Hurricanes: provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

K-I Lumber & Building Materials (company): tribute, S609 [14FE]

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 438), S2742 [25AP]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 3512), S5986 [2AU], S6516 [20SE]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647–S1650 [14MR]

Water: infrastructure upgrade and modernization funding, S5186 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

H.R. 6371, Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, H6334 [13NO]

S. Res. 438, support goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, S2736, S2742 [25AP]

CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions (see H.R. 6706), H7435 [27DE]

Reports filed

Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS IMPROVEMENT ACT

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see S. 3343), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Amendments

Hazardous substances: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Hazardous substances: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

——— require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see S. 3343), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

Product safety: establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 4759), H2125 [25AP]

Video games: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Hazardous substances: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Motor vehicles: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, E1428 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Hazardous substances: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Motor vehicles: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, S5968 [2AU]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, E1428 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, S5968 [2AU]

CONSUMER PROTECTION HOME INSPECTION COUNSELING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4219), H1426 [20MR]

CONSUMER RENTAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

CONSUMERS related term(s) Credit; Product Safety; Toys

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7704 [10DE], S7724, S7746, S7747, S7749, S7750 [11DE], S7982, S7983 [12DE], S8045 [13DE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1392 [19MR], H1504, H1505, H1507, H1509, H1511 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1449 [21MR]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3641, S3657 [24MY]

Articles and editorials

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: promote availability of natural gas to North American markets by facilitating construction of Alaska-based pipelines (see S. 3629), S6800 [14NO]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see S. 3302), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

——— require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

——— require security screening of passengers at airports to be carried out by private screening companies (see S. 3303), S4203 [14JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

——— require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S5304 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies by public utility companies (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

——— create a Federal charter for National Consumer Credit Corporations (see H.R. 6139), H5008 [18JY]

——— encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S5487 [26JY]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S1194 [1MR]

——— prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see S. 3484), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 3849), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (see H.R. 6395), H5999 [13SE]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H943 [17FE]

Crime: prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 3432), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6205), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (see S. 3556), S6454 [19SE]

Debt collection: protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities that will make loans to consumers to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures to promote energy cost savings and rural development (see S. 2216), S1932 [21MR]

——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4333), H1804 [29MR]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to make preloaded debit cards available for the purchase of certain goods and services (see H.R. 6675), H7264 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program to develop innovative financial products that encourage savings and wealth-creation among active servicemembers and reduce use of predatory lenders (see H.R. 5946), H3702 [12JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 4230), H1496 [21MR]

——— improve energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters (see H.R. 3817), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— develop a national model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance (see S. 3229), S3516 [23MY]

——— establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H950 [24FE]

——— provide for public disclosure of charges for certain hospital and ambulatory surgical center treatment episodes (see H.R. 5709), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

EPA: prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

FCC: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (see S. 3703), S8302 [20DE]

——— promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see H.R. 4319), H1804 [29MR]

FDA: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (see S. 2289), S2392 [17AP]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

——— help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see S. 2301), S2545 [19AP]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1016 [28FE]

——— prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2267 [27AP]

FDIC: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (see S. 3637), S6894 [26NO]

Financial Consumers Association: establish to advance rights and remedies available to consumers relative to financial services transactions (see H.R. 6667), H6806 [13DE]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3280 [17MY] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

——— establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE] (see H.R. 5794), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit certain current loans that would otherwise be treated as non-accrual loans as accrual loans for certain purposes (see H.R. 4029), H725 [14FE]

——— preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5714), H2644 [10MY]

——— support and promote mutual community banks (see H.R. 4217), H1426 [20MR]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

——— require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a small business review panel on the qualified mortgage rule before the Bureau can go forward with a final rule (see S. 3571), S6454 [19SE]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S494 [9FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

Gift cards: increase consumer protections (see S. 3636), S6894 [26NO]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (see S. 3455), S5658 [30JY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S4460 [25JN]

——— protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (see H.R. 4242), H1541 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 591), H1426 [20MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (see H. Res. 596), H1641 [27MR]

Health care facilities: invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term nursing care facilities and residents of such facilities (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

Hydroelectric power: protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2712 [15MY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2068), S323 [2FE] (see S. 2288), S2392 [17AP]

——— prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving auto insurance (see H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

Law enforcement: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

Lawyers and attorneys: preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions (see H.R. 6706), H7435 [27DE]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 5800), H3102 [17MY]

Medicare: permit the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6392), H5999 [13SE]

——— save and strengthen (see H.R. 6645), H6701 [11DE]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 3502), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6094), H4774 [10JY]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 451), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 653), H2646 [10MY]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (see S. 3589), S6545 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (see H.R. 6327), H5706 [2AU]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3162 [18MY]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H692 [9FE]

Post Office Consumer Action Group, Inc.: establish (see H.R. 6648), H6701 [11DE]

Postal Service: provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H692 [9FE]

Power resources: enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4345), H1811 [30MR]

Product safety: establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 4759), H2125 [25AP]

Real estate: establish programs to provide counseling to homebuyers regarding voluntary home inspections and train counselors to provide such counseling (see H.R. 4219), H1426 [20MR]

——— prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Roads and highways: stop excessive toll hikes (see H.R. 6515), H6275 [21SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 2166), S1459 [7MR]

SEC: require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 6204), H5291 [25JY]

Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 6695), H7424 [20DE]

——— provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Senior citizens: protect elder adults from exploitation and financial crimes, prevent elder adult abuse and financial exploitation, and promote safety for elder adults (see S. 3598), S6546 [20SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 793), H6232 [20SE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1152 [5MR]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

——— extend the energy efficient appliance credit (see H.R. 6056), H4603 [28JN]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 5333), H2316 [7MY]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see S. 2083), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3877), H374 [1FE]

——— provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products (see S. 3081), S3084 [10MY]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

Telecommunications: ensure State and local E911 fees, taxes, and surcharges are imposed in a fair and equitable manner relative to prepaid mobile services (see H.R. 3788), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

——— require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

Telephones: prohibit unauthorized third-party charges on wireline telephone bills (see S. 3291), S4151 [13JN]

Television: provide certain rural counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice (see H.R. 4469), H2030 [19AP]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see S. 3410), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

Cloture motions

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs extension: several business organizations, S819 [16FE]

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

FHA solvency and efforts to rebuild Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund: Carol J. Galante, Acting Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8526 [30DE]

Impact of drug approval process on drug prices: Alfred E. Mann, H3585 [7JN]

Improve privacy of electronic communications: several organizations, S5914 [2AU]

Marketplace Fairness Act: several Senators, S817 [16FE]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: James T. Hay, California Medical Association, H1458 [21MR]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Lists

Airline ticket fees, H929 [17FE]

Organizations supporting the Enzi amendment to S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, on empowering States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4883 [11JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE], S8001 [13DE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1516 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers, H1509–H1511 [22MR], H4689 [10JY], H4788 [11JY]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (H.R. 3867), H929 [17FE]

Better Business Bureau: anniversary, E1454 [10SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (H.R. 3179), H5138 [24JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1895, H1896 [17AP], H1929 [18AP]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, E1428 [3AU]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (H.R. 1498), H385 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: regulate open-end credit loans to Armed Forces members and reduce use of predatory lenders, H5075 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

Economy: impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, H7362 [20DE]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

EPA: require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

——— waive ban on over-the-counter asthma inhalers enacted as part of international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and allow existing stock to be sold until FDA approves replacement, H4872 [17JY]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (H.R. 5691), E752 [9MY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

——— provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, H701 [14FE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

——— strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

FRS: move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

FTC: approval of merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E704 [7MY]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (H.R. 538), H5778, H5779 [11SE]

Government regulations: exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— provide reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions, H6163 [20SE]

Health: delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1505–H1507 [22MR]

——— preserve joint and several liability for damages in medical malpractice, H1465 [21MR]

——— preserve liability for damages for serious and irreversible injuries, E427 [22MR]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (H.R. 4242), H3799 [19JN], H4749 [10JY]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H2623, H2629 [10MY], H7407 [20DE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1369, H1370, H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1399, H1400, H1420–H1425 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1453–H1490, H1494 [21MR], H1499, H1500, H1501–H1519, H1521, H1522, H1524 [22MR], E415, E416, E418, E421, E423, E425, E427, E429, E431, E433, E434, E435, E436 [22MR], E442 [26MR], E481 [29MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1443–H1452 [21MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1516 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (H. Res. 596), H1593 [27MR]

Health care professionals: prohibit exemption of health care professionals who intentionally harm patients from medical malpractice liability, H1482 [21MR]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Housing: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (H.R. 2446), H5612, H5613 [1AU], E1423 [3AU]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, E1195 [29JN]

Law enforcement: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6849–H6851 [18DE]

Lithonia, GA: tribute to HomeSafe Georgia Foreclosure Prevention Event, H6597 [4DE]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (H.R. 5800), H3409 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, development, and manufacturing, H976 [28FE]

New Jersey Citizen Action (organization): anniversary, E787 [15MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implementation of medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance plans, H6514 [29NO]

——— improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (H.R. 6327), E1399 [3AU]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3584, H3591, H3593, H3594, H3601, H3605, H3606, H3609, H3611, H3613, H3614, H3616 [7JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 5842), H3366 [1JN]

——— repeal of Patient’s Bill of Rights, H4812 [11JY]

Peabody Energy, Inc.: call for investigation into contracts with public power organizations to fund Prairie State Energy Campus in Marissa, IL, and impact on consumer electricity rates, H6161 [20SE], H6236 [21SE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR], H1395 [20MR], H2060 [24AP]

——— provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (H.R. 1748), H1229 [7MR]

Power resources: prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1036 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1175, H1176 [6MR]

SEC: delay effective date of requirement for cost/benefit analysis of regulations until certification that such requirement will not divert resources from mission to protect investors and the financial system, H5282, H5283 [25JY]

——— exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), H5649 [2AU]

Small Business Saturday: observance, E1780 [16NO]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (H.R. 4134), E561 [17AP]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (H.R. 6599), H6419 [16NO]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes, H5689 [2AU]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (H.R. 6050), E1172 [28JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829, H5830 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4880–S4884 [11JY]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S369 [7FE], S815–S817 [16FE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

Courts: settlement in class-action lawsuit filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and financial institutions, S5961 [2AU]

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, S5968 [2AU]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (S. 3426), S5490 [26JY]

——— encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (S. 3452), S5489 [26JY]

——— promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

Crime: provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (S. 3556), S6458 [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Farmers Market Promotion Program funding, S4357 [20JN]

——— promote access to healthful foods in areas known as health deserts, S4196 [14JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: extend enforcement authority of the Military Lending Act to certian Federal agencies, S7332 [3DE]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

Drugs: address increase in synthetic drug use, S679–S682 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S4449 [25JN], S4625 [26JN]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 409), S680, S681 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 839), S680, S681 [15FE]

Economy: impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, S7731 [11DE], S8171–S8175 [19DE], S8247 [20DE]

FCC: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (S. 3703), S8303 [20DE]

FDA: create standards for information provided to patients when receiving prescription medications, S3464 [23MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (S. 2289), S2395 [17AP]

——— help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (S. 2301), S2547 [19AP]

——— institute regulation and oversight of energy drinks as beverages to ensure safe caffeine levels, S6843–S6845 [15NO]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

FDIC: allow participation in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program to be voluntary, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— charge rates necessary to account for losses in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S6896, S6908 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S7740 [11DE], S8000–S8004, S8025 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7721, S7723 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), unanimous-consent agreement, S7692 [10DE], S7989 [12DE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: decision to prohibit use of principal reduction by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prevent foreclosure, S5936 [2AU]

Financial institutions: provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (S. 3048), S5921–S5923 [2AU]

——— provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, S361 [7FE]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

Gift cards: increase consumer protections (S. 3636), S6895 [26NO]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (S. 3338), S4685 [27JN]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2282 [29MR], S2288 [16AP]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), S6007 [2AU]

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, S4669 [27JN]

Law enforcement: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, S5914 [2AU]

——— clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), S8320 [20DE]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Morality and ethics: impact of violence on society, S8100 [18DE]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance, S3069 [10MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 451), S3049 [9MY]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (S. 3589), S6553 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implementation of medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance plans, S5712–S5714 [31JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, S3829 [7JN]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR], S2018–S2020 [26MR], S2134, S2140 [28MR], S2217 [29MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3542, S3547, S3553, S3557 [24MY]

Postal Service: establish citizen’s protection advocates and require Strategic Advisory Commission on Postal Service Solvency and Innovation to develop inter-agency agreements to provide additional services, S2648, S2649 [24AP]

Power resources: establish commission to analyze and report on cumulative impacts of certain EPA rules and actions on gasoline and diesel fuel prices, S2125 [28MR]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (S. 2264), S2250 [29MR]

Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications, S5914 [2AU]

——— improve privacy of electronic communications (S. 1011), S66 [24JA]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3657 [24MY]

Taxation: adjust gasoline tax rates with inflation, S1448–S1450 [7MR], S4690 [28JN]

Transportation: improve consumer protection through regulation of the household goods moving industry, S8197–S8199 [19DE]

U.N.: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change endangerment findings relative to impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S5856 [1AU]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), S6827 [14NO]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Water: amend consumer confidence reporting requirements for community water systems, S4383 [21JN]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 3462), S5736 [31JY]

Reports filed

Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1206) (H. Rept. 112–694), H6396 [15NO]

Battery Recharging Stations Establishment for Privately Owned Vehicles in House of Representatives Parking Areas at No Net Cost to Federal Government: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1402) (H. Rept. 112–625), H5326 [26JY]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471), S7214 [29NO]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471) (S. Rept. 112–258), S8302 [20DE]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 591) (H. Rept. 112–416), H1426 [20MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

Government Customer Service Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 112–39), H1366 [16MR]

Location Privacy Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2446) (H. Rept. 112–633), H5524 [31JY]

Restoring Access to Medication Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5842) (H. Rept. 112–516), H3479 [5JN]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410), S5731 [31JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6131) (H. Rept. 112–653), H5764 [10SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410) (S. Rept. 112–248), S7458 [5DE]

Statements

FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program Temporary Extension: Executive Office of the President, S7723 [11DE]

Marketplace Fairness Act: Several Individuals, S817 [16FE]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Several Representatives and Scholars, H1504 [22MR]

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Tables

Annual cut in Social Security benefits under chained consumer price index, S8173 [19DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 591, consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1443 [21MR]

H. Res. 596, return to House of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1593 [27MR]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1501–H1503 [22MR]

H.R. 538, Government Customer Service Improvement Act, H5778 [11SE]

H.R. 1402, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in House of Representatives parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, H5650 [2AU]

H.R. 2446, RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act, H5612 [1AU]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 6131, Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act extension, H5829 [11SE]

H.R. 6671, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H6849 [18DE]

S. 739, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, S3657 [24MY], H5649 [2AU]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 3081, Tobacco Tax Equity Act, S3088 [10MY]

S. 3452, Protecting Consumers From Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, S5490 [26JY]

S. 3462, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act, S5736 [31JY]

S. 3637, FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program temporary extension, S6896 [26NO]

S. Res. 451, National Travel and Tourism Week, S3047, S3049 [9MY]

S. Res. 589, Small Business Saturday, S6635, S6684 [21SE]

CONSUMERS HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S5384 [25JY]

CONSUMERS UNION

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3603 [7JN]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3552 [24MY]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2240 [27AP]

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products, E1619 [21SE]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3496 [23MY]

Press releases

Consumer Groups Oppose H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3604 [7JN]

CONTAMINATED DRYWALL SAFETY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4212, provisions, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

CONTE, TREVOR P.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

CONTI, MAURICE AND SOPHIE

Remarks in House

New Zealand: Bravery Medal recipients, E712 [7MY]

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS see Congress

CONTINENTAL SHELF see Outer Continental Shelf

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

Remarks in House

California: protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

East Bay Bicycle Coalition: anniversary, E1775 [15NO]

CONTRACEPTIVES

Articles and editorials

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S163 [30JA] (see S. 2092), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE] (see H.R. 3982), H640 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Letters

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

——— Senator Collins, S1168 [1MR]

Religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: several law professors, E1370–E1372 [1AU]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services: Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., S1133 [29FE]

——— Helen M. Alvaré and Kim Daniel, S1117 [29FE]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, S1133 [29FE]

——— Patrick J. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

——— several organizations, S1133, S1134 [29FE]

——— several pediatric and adolescent health organizations, S1134 [29FE]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Contraception coverage bills co-sponsored by former Senator Edward M. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

Remarks in House

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H223 [1FE], H380, H385, H430, H436–H438 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H520, H549 [7FE], H578, H582, H584, H586, H589, H591, H592, H593, H623, H625–H629 [8FE], H644, H664 [9FE], H713, H722 [14FE], H737, H738 [15FE], H808, H815, H819 [16FE], H906, H929, H930 [17FE], H975, H1004, H1013 [28FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031, H1091 [29FE], H1132 [1MR], H1270 [7MR], H1298, H1300 [8MR], H1537 [22MR], H5624–H5626 [1AU], E129 [3FE], E209 [16FE], E305 [1MR], E341 [8MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

Health: maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

——— prohibit cuts in health insurance benefits for women and children, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1116, H1118 [1MR], H1138 [5MR], H1157 [6MR], H1213, H1218 [7MR], H1300 [8MR]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of religious issues, H3409 [5JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H1221 [7MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H430 [2FE], H887–H894 [16FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

Women: health care for women, H1379–H1383 [19MR], H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1485 [21MR], H1500 [22MR], H1651 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H4803 [11JY], H5536, H5537, H5538 [1AU], E464 [28MR], E506 [29MR], E1226 [11JY], E1369 [1AU]

——— impact of access to contraceptive services and supplies, H1270 [7MR], H5634 [2AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S316 [2FE], S330 [6FE], S370, S372–S374, S376–S379, S381 [7FE], S398–S400, S412, S413, S485, S489 [9FE], S549, S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S880, S882–S885, S898–S900 [17FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S880–S882 [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1077–S1082 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112, S1113, S1115–S1129, S1132–S1139, S1141, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173 [1MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (S. 1467), S330 [6FE], S550 [13FE], S2162 [28MR]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Women: health care for women, S374–S379, S381 [7FE], S882–S885 [17FE], S1497–S1499 [8MR], S1821 [20MR], S5692–S5699 [31JY], S5806 [1AU]

Reports filed

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Testimonies

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services: Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Law Students for Reproductive Justice, S1135 [29FE]

CONTRACTING OVERSIGHT FOR SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4206) (H. Rept. 112–728), H7429 [21DE]

CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4081), H943 [17FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 112–725), H7429 [21DE]

CONTRACTS

Bills and resolutions

BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of private security contractors and Afghan Public Protection Force members to provide security for Armed Forces members and military installations and facilities in Afghanistan (see H.R. 4117), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (see H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

——— require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4068), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see S. 2114), S699 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 4048), H900 [16FE]

——— extend authority to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations (see H.R. 5880), H3362 [31MY]

——— give preference to veteran-owned local contractors (see H.R. 6004), H3974 [21JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Employment: exclude employment contracts and employment disputes from arbitration (see H.R. 4181), H1304 [8MR]

——— require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to enter into contracts with private sector for property management (see H.R. 6264), H5629 [1AU]

——— hold accountable agencies that fail to meet goals on participation of small business concerns in procurement contracts and authorize preferential treatment of such concerns (see H.R. 3779), H77 [18JA]

——— permit agencies to count certain contracts toward certain small business contracting goals (see H.R. 5829), H3161 [18MY]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (see S. 3611), S6625 [21SE]

——— report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

Federal contracts: require solicitations for Federal procurement contracts to include information about the Buy American Act and whether foreign goods may be used to fulfill requirements of the contracts (see H.R. 4047), H801 [15FE]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4774 [10JY]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

Forests: improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

GAO: include in annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relative to bids for contracts (see S. 3690), S8203 [19DE]

Health care facilities: invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term nursing care facilities and residents of such facilities (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Income: implement controls on salaries of Government contractors by limiting reimbursement for excessive compensation equal to the pay of the President of the U.S. (see S. 2198), S1734 [15MR]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 3178), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

Medicare: repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see S. 3659), S7458 [5DE] (see H.R. 5942), H3699 [8JN]

National Labor Relations Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 6668), H6806 [13DE]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (see H.R. 4081), H943 [17FE]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1133 [1MR]

——— modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H640 [8FE]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

——— reform role of procurement center representatives in the Federal contracting acquisition process (see H.R. 3980), H640 [8FE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (see H.R. 3851), H218 [31JA]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H640 [8FE]

——— increase penalties for contracting fraud (see H.R. 4206), H1390 [19MR]

——— modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see S. 3213), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 3850), H218 [31JA]

——— provide certainty for small business concerns (see S. 3572), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide for higher goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 6078), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H440 [2FE]

Taxation: allow partial exclusion for foreign earned income of employees of Federal contractors who do not fulfill foreign country residency requirements for certain reasons (see H.R. 6341), H5706 [2AU]

——— clarify tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions (see S. 2048), S208 [31JA]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

U.S. Code: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6080), H4684 [9JY]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3236), S3630 [24MY]

War: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1147 [29FE] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

——— increase accountability in contracts for overseas contingency operations (see H.R. 6360), H5727 [7AU]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

Letters

Dept. of Defense to end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria: several Senators, S1697 [15MR]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Lists

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Memorandums

Congressional Authority To Alter Postal Service Employee-Management Relations Including Collective Bargaining Agreements: Congressional Research Service, S2633 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2824, H2830, H3011–H3014 [17MY], H5028, H5029 [19JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]

Business and industry: advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

California: clarify duration of Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1061, H1062 [29FE]

——— clarify jurisdiction over Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1066, H1067 [29FE]

——— eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068, H1069 [29FE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H2837, H3066 [17MY]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5038–H5040 [19JY], E1298 [23JY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— limit salaries of contractor executives, H5042, H5043 [19JY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017–H3019 [17MY]

——— prohibit foreign businesses that engage in business activity with terrorist nations from contracting and procurement opportunities, H3064 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into non-competitive contracts for helicopter leak-proof drip pans, H4991 [18JY]

——— Rapid Innovation Fund funding, H4964, H4965 [18JY]

——— require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

——— small business contracting reforms, E1992 [21DE]

——— small business contracting reforms funding, H2792 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow private sector competition for performance of commercial activities within the Bureau of Prisons, H2406 [8MY]

Dept. of Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Office of Inspector General to review practices relative to collection and content of bids for certain veterans’ hospital construction projects, H3326, H3327 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

FDA: develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, H3227, H3230 [30MY]

Federal contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), H3691 [8JN]

GSA: ensure contracts are in compliance with workforce diversity rules, H1829 [16AP], H1854 [17AP]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Maritime Administration: prohibit exemption from Federal Acquisition Regulations and disposal of National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels using less than open and transparent competition, H3136 [18MY]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to companies that have failed to pay taxes, have connections to Iran or China, or are outsourcing jobs, and require equipment be made in the U.S., H4852, H4853 [12JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on improving methods of granting security clearances to subcontractors and notifying them of Federal classified contracting opportunities, H3298 [31MY]

Peabody Energy, Inc.: call for investigation into contracts with public power organizations to fund Prairie State Energy Campus in Marissa, IL, and impact on consumer electricity rates, H6161 [20SE], H6236 [21SE]

SBA: modify small business concern size standards, H2836 [17MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

Small business: expand Federal contracting mentor-protege programs, H522 [7FE]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors, H2704 [15MY]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (H.R. 3985), H816 [16FE]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (H.R. 5542), H4722 [10JY]

——— provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (H.R. 1163), H203 [31JA]

Transportation: increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, H3795 [19JN]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit funding to restrict participation in Screening Partnership Program (SPP), H3640 [7JN]

——— require private companies contracted to provide security screenings to be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, H3644 [7JN]

U.S. Code: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 6080), H5796–H5814 [11SE]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3134 [18MY], H3341, H3342 [31MY]

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

——— small business contracting reforms, S7299 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (S. 2044), S209 [31JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Disasters: provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

FDA: develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, S3414 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to implement rule to improve Federal permitting and review process of infrastructure projects, S2144 [28MR]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (S. 3611), S6629 [21SE]

——— require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432, S8434, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

FEMA: clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), S3720 [5JN], S3870, S3871 [7JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Hurricanes: provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

Iran: prohibit foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies to continue doing business with Iran without facing penalties, S5862 [1AU]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100, S101, S104, S109, S110 [26JA]

Postal Service: renegotiation of current collective bargaining agreements, S2632–S2634 [24AP]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S4927 [12JY], S8429 [27DE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (S. 2172), S1462 [7MR]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (S. 3213), S3392 [22MY]

——— provide certainty for small business concerns (S. 3572), S6461 [19SE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Transportation: increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, S1440 [7MR], S1602, S1608 [13MR]

——— maintain competitive market by ensuring equal treatment of contract rail operators, S1536 [8MR]

War: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

Reports filed

Building Better Business Partnerships Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3985) (H. Rept. 112–723), H7429 [21DE]

Contracting Oversight for Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4206) (H. Rept. 112–728), H7429 [21DE]

Contractor Opportunity Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 112–725), H7429 [21DE]

Early Stage Small Business Contracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4121) (H. Rept. 112–727), H7429 [21DE]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Government Efficiency Through Small Business Contracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3850) (H. Rept. 112–720), H7429 [21DE]

Improve Enactment of Certain Laws Relative to Public Contracts: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6080) (H. Rept. 112–662), H5764 [10SE]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1100), S8203 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2008) (H. Rept. 112–536), H3706 [15JN]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Small Business Advocate Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3851) (H. Rept. 112–721), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Opportunity Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 112–722), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4118) (H. Rept. 112–726), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3987) (H. Rept. 112–724), H7429 [21DE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Women’s Procurement Program Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 112–732), H7435 [27DE]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307–H1359 [9MR], H5338–H5405 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6080, improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts, H5796–H5814 [11SE]

S. 2172, Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act, S1462 [7MR]

S. 3261, allow Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers, S3871 [7JN], H3691 [8JN]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

CONTRERAS, RUDOLPH

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1981–S1984 [22MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Articles and editorials

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act (see S. 2297), S2496 [18AP]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see S. 3189, 3190), S3234 [16MY] (see H.R. 6312), H5705 [2AU]

——— prevent abuse of dextromethorphan (see S. 3376), S4893 [11JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Law enforcement: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see S. 3501), S5977 [2AU]

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills, H3224 [30MY]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills (H.R. 1065), H5529 [1AU]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, H3224 [30MY]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, H3868 [20JN]

Health care professionals: require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (H.R. 2119), H5529 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Drugs: make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, S3506 [23MY], S3560, S3564 [24MY], S4183 [14JN], S4408 [21JN], S4605 [26JN]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 3431), S5383–S5385 [25JY]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, S3491, S3503 [23MY], S3546, S3548, S3556 [24MY], S4449 [25JN], S4625, S4630 [26JN]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (S. 605), S680, S681 [15FE]

Law enforcement: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, S4138, S4139 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES CLINICAL STANDARDS COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Drugs: increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

CONTZIUS, ERIK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E710 [7MY]

CONVOY OF HOPE (organization)

Remarks in House

Joplin, MO: tribute to recovery efforts in aftermath of tornado, E768 [10MY]

Tribute, E454 [27MR]

CONWAY, BARRY E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1669 [28SE], E1684 [5OC]

CONWELL, YVONNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1491 [12SE]

CONYERS, GA

Proclamations

Brian A. Mann Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1183 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Links, Inc.: tribute to Conyers, GA, Azalea City chapter, E304 [1MR]

CONYERS, JOHN, JR. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3019 [17MY], H3125 [18MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3298 [31MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1741 [28MR]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1210 [6MR]

Armed Forces: enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, installment contract, and eviction protections during a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations (see H.R. 2654), H2647 [10MY]

——— permanently extend period of mortgage foreclosure protections (see H.R. 544), H2569 [9MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 5751), H2713 [15MY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H7425 [20DE]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H5711 [2AU]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H1101 [29FE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H3976 [21JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H7264 [18DE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H5526 [31JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1915 [17AP]

——— prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3734 [18JN]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 6217), H5326 [26JY]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4657 [29JN]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Citizenship: provide for certain children of U.S. servicemen born overseas during the Vietnamese Conflict or Korean War (see H.R. 5156), H2271 [27AP]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3707 [15JN]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see H.R. 4390), H6300 [2OC]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see H.R. 1564), H5711 [2AU]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2648 [10MY]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1390 [19MR]

Consumers: prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving auto insurance (see H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6080), H4684 [9JY]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify application of the words people, person, or citizen in the Constitution to corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities (see H.J. Res. 88), H1916 [17AP]

——— constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 92), H2648 [10MY]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 4406), H2289 [27AP]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

——— prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see H.R. 4967), H2267 [27AP]

——— provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

Credit: encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

Crime: provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (see H.R. 5889), H3480 [5JN]

——— save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see H.R. 3863), H3267 [30MY]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

——— report the long-term costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 974), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1294), H6151 [19SE]

——— authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H945 [17FE]

——— establish a temporary private education loan debt consolidation program to assist eligible borrowers in refinancing private education debt as Federal Direct Consolidation Loans (see H.R. 2410), H1642 [27MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1571 [26MR]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2229), H6675 [5DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H376 [1FE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 3764), H221 [31JA]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 6400), H6323 [2NO]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H5328 [26JY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H79 [18JA]

——— improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3418), H28 [17JA]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6429 [16NO]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1847 [16AP]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide grants to support job creation initiatives under the Social Services Block Grants Program (see H.R. 3701), H513 [6FE]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

Dept. of Labor: make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities (see H.R. 2368), H2647 [10MY]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H2329 [7MY]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 1521), H1154 [5MR]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 1238), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program (see H.R. 4352), H1845 [16AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H6344 [13NO]

——— deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H4828 [11JY]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H6152 [19SE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H2329 [7MY]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6300 [2OC]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H1847 [16AP]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Economy: rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see H.R. 5727), H3363 [31MY]

Education: reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H221 [31JA]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1808 [29MR]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Employment: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5712 [2AU]

——— promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 2315), H2647 [10MY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see H.R. 996), H27 [17JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H1210 [6MR]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6310 [16OC]

Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 657), H2713 [15MY]

——— provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6001 [13SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H2134 [25AP]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see H.R. 6255), H5628 [1AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H27 [17JA]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6318 [26OC]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H7360 [19DE]

Health care facilities: invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term nursing care facilities and residents of such facilities (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H2647 [10MY]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H2447 [8MY]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3164 [18MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

——— call for release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience and utilization by the U.S. of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to address human rights situation (see H. Res. 828), H6701 [11DE]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1642 [27MR]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H2662 [11MY]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H2072 [24AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5009 [18JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H376 [1FE]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H4685 [9JY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H6369 [14NO]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1274 [7MR]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H6623 [4DE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Family Reunification Month: designate (see H. Res. 693), H3807 [19JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 6175), H5200 [24JY]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 535), H374 [1FE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5526 [31JY]

Native Americans: improve education (see H.R. 3568), H28 [17JA]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H3404 [1JN]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H5293 [25JY]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H5712 [2AU]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (see H.R. 6602), H6428 [16NO]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H3915 [20JN]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H2647 [10MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see H.R. 5745), H3405 [1JN]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

——— prevent Federal residential and commercial mortgage lending regulators from adopting policies that contravene established State and local property assessed clean energy (PACE) laws (see H.R. 2599), H1807 [29MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (see H.R. 6620), H6578 [30NO]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 6185), H5526 [31JY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H3481 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H2330 [7MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5010 [18JY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H182 [25JA]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H115 [23JA]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H1428 [20MR]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H1543 [22MR]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2570 [9MY]

Special days and holidays: provide that Washington’s Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year (see H.R. 2268), H3661 [7JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1363 [13MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see H. Res. 549), H1848 [16AP]

Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see H.R. 797), H6505 [28NO]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H3734 [18JN]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H3808 [19JN]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H3808 [19JN]

——— extend the recovery zone economic development bonds for certain cities (see H.R. 6659), H6806 [13DE]

——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see H.R. 2151), H3733 [18JN]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6060 [14SE]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 2481), H5328 [26JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5328 [26JY]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1135 [1MR]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (see H.R. 3840), H441 [2FE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H2329 [7MY]

——— reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H2329 [7MY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H572 [7FE]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (see H.R. 5787), H5860 [11SE]

U.N.: recognize the Proclamation of the Refugee Congress (see H. Res. 690), H3807 [19JN]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: increase congressional oversight (see H.R. 6546), H6276 [21SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see H.R. 6385), H6429 [16NO]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H3662 [7JN]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H6312 [19OC]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H512 (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1742 [28MR]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 3316), H2647 [10MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3317), H2647 [10MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H641 [8FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1428 [20MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H3163 [18MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H6469 [27NO]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H1845 [16AP]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

Computers: protect cyber privacy (see H.R. 6183), H5290 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (see H.R. 6605), H6469 [27NO]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (see H.R. 6189), H5290 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H1739 [28MR]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2067 [24AP]

Immigration: provide for additional visas for certain entrepreneurs and job creators (see H.R. 6210), H5326 [26JY]

Insurance: prohibit anti-competitive activities and provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to U.S. antitrust laws (see H.R. 5838), H3162 [18MY]

Law enforcement: improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 4098), H1016 [28FE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H4063 [26JN]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (see H.R. 5593), H2442 [8MY]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 6117), H4864 [12JY]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

Computers: protect cyber privacy (H.R. 6183), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (H.R. 6605), H6469 [27NO]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (H.R. 4277), H1740 [28MR]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (H.R. 3771), H27 [17JA]

Immigration: provide for additional visas for certain entrepreneurs and job creators (H.R. 6210), H5327 [26JY]

Insurance: prohibit anti-competitive activities and provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to U.S. antitrust laws (H.R. 5838), H3163 [18MY]

Law enforcement: improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (H.R. 4098), H1017 [28FE]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 6021), H4064 [26JN]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (H.R. 5593), H2445 [8MY]

Letters

Repeal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board: CBO, H1507 [22MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3183, H3187, H3189 [30MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5442, H5443, H5445, H5446 [31JY]

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H3012 [17MY]

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), H6843 [18DE]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers, H1510 [22MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1678, H1737 [28MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H649, H652, H653, H654 [9FE]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6851 [18DE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1371• [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3008, H3012, H3019, H3020 [17MY]

——— F–35B Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H3019, H3020 [17MY]

——— prohibit unmanned aerial vehicle strikes on targets based upon patterns of behavior or targets with an unknown identity, H3008 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (H.R. 4251), E1151• [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), Senate amendment, H7493 [31DE]

——— eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (H.R. 6605), H6650 [5DE]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), H5796 [11SE], H6650 [5DE]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), H6847 [18DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (H.R. 870), H1859 [17AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5893, H5895, H5896 [12SE]

——— provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896 [12SE]

——— reduce duration of sunset provision, H5897 [12SE]

Government regulations: exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5254 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5235, H5236, H5237, H5238, H5241, H5252, H5254 [25JY]

Health: delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1507 [22MR]

——— improve access to emergency medical services, H1508, H1509 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1479, H1485, H1489 [21MR], H1504, H1505, H1507, H1508, H1509, H1510, H1512, H1513 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4755, H4756, H4758 [10JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster, H1512, H1513 [22MR]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6190, H6191 [20SE], H6542 [30NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3298, H3299 [31MY]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (H.R. 3992), H1373 [19MR]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, H652 [9FE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E965• [1JN]

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1501 [22MR]

Medicare: reform, H1678 [28MR]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (H. Res. 758), E1423• [3AU]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2764, H2773, H2774 [16MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: assess consequences of a military strike against Iran, H3298, H3299 [31MY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (H. Res. 832), E1945• [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4755, H4756, H4758 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1479 [21MR], H1507 [22MR]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (H.R. 6602), H6650 [5DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (H.R. 6620), H6646 [5DE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1433), H1000 [28FE]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 6021), E1139• [26JN]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (H.R. 5593), E730• [8MY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2764, H2774 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2764, H2767, H2774 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2764, H2767, H2768, H2769, H2770, H2773, H2774 [16MY]

Votes: correction, H4851• [12JY]

——— position on missed, H4616• [29JN], H4672• [9JY], H5117• [23JY], E145• [6FE]

Statements

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Several Representatives and Scholars, H1504 [22MR]

Tributes

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Belafonte, Harold G., Jr. (Harry), H1117 [1MR]

Brooks, Jack, E1896• [11DE]

Heath, Jimmy, E1491• [12SE]

Keith, Damon J., E1174• [28JN]

Payne, Donald M., H1198 [6MR]

Payton, John A., E576• [18AP]

Schmidt, Marylyn, H1004 [28FE]

Smith, Representative Lamar, H6647 [5DE]

St. Angelo, George, E379• [19MR]

Staub, Benjamin, E1443• [3AU]

COOK, BETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E941 [31MY]

COOK, DEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2142 [26AP]

COOK, ELIZABETH COLLINS

Reports filed

Nomination to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

COOK, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H171 [25JA]

COOK, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

COOK, JOHN J.

Remarks in House

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY: designate (H.R. 2079), H705, H706 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY: designate (H.R. 2079), S2885 [26AP]

Reports filed

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2079), S2730 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2079, John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY, H705 [14FE]

COOK, MATTHEW R.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

COOK COUNTY, MN

E-mails

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Jim Johnson, Cook County, MN, Commissioner, H5876 [12SE]

Letters

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Rich Sve, Lake County, MN, Board of Commissioners, H5877 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Land use: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), H2048, H2049 [24AP]

Minnesota: exempt exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from calculation of payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, H5874, H5876 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Land use: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), S3241 [16MY], S3658 [24MY]

Reports filed

Release Reversionary Interest Held By the U.S. in Certain Cook County, MN, Land Conveyed for the Establishment of an Airport: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2947) (H. Rept. 112–441), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2947, release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain Cook County, MN, land conveyed for the establishment of an airport, H2048 [24AP]

COOK-CROWDER, IDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E647 [25AP]

COOKE, CALEB L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6625 [5DE]

COOKE, EDMUND V.

Poems

‘‘Born Without a Chance’’, H7349 [19DE]

COOLEY, DENTON A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6236 [21SE]

COOLEY, JIMMIE R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1337 [26JY]

COOMBS, JOHN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E475 [28MR]

COON, JAMES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1917 [12DE]

COON, TAMMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1277 [18JY]

COONAN, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1471 [11SE]

COONS, CHRISTOPHER A. (a Senator from Delaware)

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6008 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3999 [12JN], S4152, S4153 [13JN], S4210 [14JN], S4274 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8306 [20DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S272 [1FE], S351 [6FE]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), S2555, S2556, S2557 [19AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6978 [27NO], S7041, S7071, S7106 [28NO], S7181, S7216, S7217, S7223, S7224, S7227, S7234, S7242 [29NO], S7294, S7304, S7306 [30NO], S7328, S7359 [3DE], S7402 [4DE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3177 [15MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8407, S8452, S8453 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S573, S576 [13FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1755 [15MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4952 [12JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5622 [26JY], S5777, S5778, S5787 [31JY], S5885 [1AU], S5980 [2AU]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S51 [24JA], S139 [30JA], S545 [13FE], S585 [14FE], S879 [17FE], S1063 [28FE], S1559 [12MR], S1583 [13MR], S1817 [20MR], S2287 [16AP], S2345 [17AP], S2933 [8MY], S3875 [11JN], S3931 [12JN], S4433 [25JN], S4601 [26JN], S4731 [29JN], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY], S5691 [31JY], S6021 [3AU], S6391 [17SE], S6687 [25SE], S6699 [16OC], S6875 [16NO], S6909 [27NO], S7279 [30NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S8049 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Agriculture: promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2732 [25AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4675 [27JN]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S7977 [12DE]

——— provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see S. 3389), S5084 [17JY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S6895 [26NO]

Dept. of Education: make grants to support early college high schools and other dual enrollment programs (see S. 154), S2324 [16AP]

——— promote environmental education (see S. 1372), S5258 [23JY]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see S. 426), S6271 [12SE]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S6271 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (see S. 3192), S3234 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: assist State oversight of proceedings, conduct background checks, and improve monitoring relative to adult guardianships and conservatorships of protected persons (see S. 1744), S4951 [12JY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 645), S6108 [11SE]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 250), S4204 [14JN]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S6547 [20SE]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S6547 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 2156), S3423 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S614 [14FE]

Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see S. 1167), S3785 [6JN]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2732 [25AP]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S4774 [29JN]

——— prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see S. 1994), S4637 [26JN]

EPA: prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see S. 1270), S1791 [19MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S3175 [15MY]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5085 [17JY] (see S. 3394), S6746 [13NO]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S8364 [21DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S8364 [21DE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6746 [13NO]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S614 [14FE]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S5871 [1AU]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 1983), S209 [31JA]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (see S. 3553), S6453 [19SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4774 [29JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2825 [26AP]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S2325 [16AP]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2243 [29MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S3730 [5JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1791 [19MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 417), S2243 [29MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicaragua: support democratic aspirations and call attention to the deterioration of constitutional order (see S. Res. 344), S2087 [27MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S3424 [22MY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (see S. 3652), S7401 [4DE]

Payne, Donald M.: tribute (see S. Res. 390), S1459 [7MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S2326 [16AP]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S3423 [22MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see S. 1696), S7215 [29NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): strengthen entrepreneurial resources (see S. 3508), S5977 [2AU]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 435), S3043 [9MY]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S6064 [10SE]

Tariff: benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl) (see S. 2597), S2923 [7MY]

——— black 661 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2606), S2923 [7MY]

——— black 820 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2607), S2923 [7MY]

——— buprofezin (see S. 2602), S2923 [7MY]

——— cyan 1 RO inkjet printing ink (see S. 2605), S2923 [7MY]

——— cyan 854 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2604), S2923 [7MY]

——— dichloroacetyl chloride (see S. 2598), S2923 [7MY]

——— fenpyroximate (see S. 2599), S2923 [7MY]

——— flutolanil (see S. 2601), S2923 [7MY]

——— phosphoric acid, tris (2-ethylhexyl) ester (see S. 2595), S2923 [7MY]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see S. 2600), S2923 [7MY]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 2592), S2923 [7MY]

——— thiamethoxam (see S. 2594), S2923 [7MY]

——— tolfenpyrad technical (see S. 2603), S2923 [7MY]

——— triasulfuron (see S. 2596), S2923 [7MY]

——— trifloxysulfuron-sodium (see S. 2593), S2923 [7MY]

——— ultraviolet lamps filled with deuterium gas (see S. 2591), S2923 [7MY]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see S. 1806), S4460 [25JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S6456 [19SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S6455 [19SE]

——— increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 1577), S6108 [11SE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S4822 [10JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S3043 [9MY] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 1035), S75 [24JA]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S76 [24JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3785 [6JN]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S2326 [16AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1374 [2MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see S. 3635), S6855 [15NO]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Sudan: promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Tariff: benzyl carbazate (see S. 2615), S2924 [7MY]

——— difenoconazole and mefenoxam mixtures (see S. 2618), S2924 [7MY]

——— esfenvalerate technical (see S. 2610), S2923 [7MY]

——— ethyl 2-(isocyanatosulfonyl)benzoate (see S. 2614), S2924 [7MY]

——— famoxadone, cymoxanil, and application adjuvants (see S. 2609), S2923 [7MY]

——— flubendiamide (see S. 2617), S2924 [7MY]

——— methyl 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (see S. 2608), S2923 [7MY]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2612), S2924 [7MY]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile (see S. 2619), S2924 [7MY]

——— phenyl (4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate (see S. 2611), S2924 [7MY]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see S. 2616), S2924 [7MY]

——— pyrithiobac-sodium (see S. 2613), S2924 [7MY]

——— 2-amino-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazine (see S. 2839), S2965 [8MY]

——— 2-methyl-4-methoxy-6-methylamino-1,3,5-triazine (see S. 2840), S2965 [8MY]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see S. 2287), S2392 [17AP]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S3838 [7JN]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (see S. 3460), S5732 [31JY]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S51 [24JA], S139 [30JA], S545 [13FE], S585 [14FE], S879 [17FE], S1063 [28FE], S1559 [12MR], S1583 [13MR], S1817 [20MR], S2287 [16AP], S2345 [17AP], S2933 [8MY], S3875 [11JN], S3931 [12JN], S4433 [25JN], S4601 [26JN], S4731 [29JN], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY], S5691 [31JY], S6909 [27NO], S7279 [30NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S8049 [17DE], S8095 [18DE]

Remarks

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5453 [26JY], S5905, S5907 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4274 [19JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5453 [26JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3703 [5JN]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7370 [4DE]

——— ratify, S6938 [27NO], S7370 [4DE]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), S3680 [4JN]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): set sunset date, S5439 [26JY]

Delaware Day: observance, S7678, S7679 [6DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: study feasibility of establishing a business disruption insurance policy and a catastrophic event policy for poultry producers, S4274 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7387 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3017 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3200 [16MY], S3259, S3260 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (S. 3635), S6857 [15NO], S7696 [10DE]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8404 [27DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8018 [13DE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8018 [13DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5453 [26JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7677 [6DE]

——— importance of job creation, S337 [6FE]

——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3259, S3260 [17MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3765 [6JN]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3765 [6JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S1830 [20MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3313 [21MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), unanimous-consent agreement, S7989 [12DE]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5905, S5907 [2AU]

Firearms: gun control, S8175–S8177 [19DE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8404 [27DE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S2065, S2066, S2067, S2068 [27MR]

Health: establishment of Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize To End Blindness by 20/20, S7790, S7791 [12DE]

Human Rights Day: observance, S7698 [10DE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S3260 [17MY]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE]

Mali: U.S. policy, S7426 [5DE]

Mental health: improve diagnosis and treatment of mental illiness, S8175–S8177 [19DE]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, S4818• [10JY]

National Guard: anniversary, S8018 [13DE]

——— empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S6303 [13SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8175–S8177 [19DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8404 [27DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5026 [16JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1068 [28FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S2056, S2057 [27MR]

Senate: legislative program, S7990 [12DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1830 [20MR]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5026 [16JY]

Syria: establish no-fly zone, S7387 [4DE]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (S. 2287), S3017 [9MY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5326 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S7677 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5326 [25JY]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (S. 3275), S3841 [7JN]

——— permanently extend and modify the research credit (S. 825), S337 [6FE]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (S. 3460), S5735 [31JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5099 [18JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5194 [19JY], S5710 [31JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5439 [26JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7698 [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S2776 [26AP], S6303 [13SE]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S6303 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S289 [2FE], S2776 [26AP], S6303 [13SE], S7698 [10DE]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (S. Res. 614), S7989 [12DE]

Texts of

S. 3275, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, S3842 [7JN]

Tributes

Bingaman, Senator, S8264 [20DE]

Broomall, Hugh T., S5480• [26JY]

Conrad, Senator, S8263 [20DE]

Gerdts, Douglas, S6475 [20SE]

Gilligan, Robert F., S6537• [20SE]

Hargett, Gus, S1731 [15MR]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8263 [20DE]

Kohl, Senator, S8264 [20DE]

Letang, Peter N., S8068• [17DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S8264 [20DE]

Lugar, Senator, S8263 [20DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1909 [21MR]

Morgan, Robin W., S5969• [2AU]

Smith, Eugene, S6538• [20SE]

Vavala, Frank, S1731 [15MR]

Webb, Senator, S8263 [20DE]

COOPER, JIM (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1717 [28MR]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6234 [20SE]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H3163 [18MY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4158 [27JN]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

Civil liberties: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2212 [26AP]

Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 727), H4774 [10JY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H2814 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H2211 [26AP]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H3981 [25JN]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H2716 [15MY]

Elvis Presley Day: designate (see H. Res. 818), H6469 [27NO]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6469 [27NO]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H3915 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H3662 [7JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H1306 [8MR]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2135 [25AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H2663 [11MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H727 [14FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H1306 [8MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H696 [13FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2570 [9MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H4908 [17JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1543 [22MR]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H6234 [20SE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H4656 [29JN]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H6062 [14SE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H5712 [2AU]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H5767 [10SE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1497 [21MR]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H6397 [15NO]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2647 [10MY]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H696 [13FE]

Ukraine: ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H5331 [30JY]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H5860 [11SE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1543 [22MR]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1693, H1725, H1728 [28MR]

Music City Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E610• [23AP], E681• [27AP], E723• [8MY]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Nashville International Airport, E1017• [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, H2636• [10MY]

Tributes

Langstaff, George, E1452• [10SE]

COOPER, MARK

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6793 [13DE]

COOPER, WILFRED, SR.

Remarks in House

California Homebuilding Foundation: Hall of Fame inductee, E1291 [19JY]

COOPER CITY, FL

Remarks in House

Danberg, Scott: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 576), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 797), H6232 [20SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 576, anniversary, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

COOPERSTOWN, NY

Amendments

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4979, S4980 [12JY], H5072 [19JY]

Bills and resolutions

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S132 [26JA]

Remarks in House

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), Senate amendment, H5072 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4980 [12JY]

COORDINATION OF PRO BONO MEDICALLY RECOMMENDED DENTAL CARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4091), H965 [27FE]

COPE, MARIANNE

Bills and resolutions

Catholic Church: canonization (see H. Res. 823), H6535 [29NO]

Remarks in House

Catholic Church: canonization (H. Res. 823), H6511 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Catholic Church: canonization, S6539 [20SE]

COPE, STANTON E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1326 [25JY]

COPELAND, CALVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1474 [11SE]

COPELAND, REGGIE

Remarks in House

Cottage Hill Civilian Club: Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490 [29MR]

COPELAND, ROBIN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1815 [27NO], E1991 [21DE]

COPLEY, OH

Remarks in Senate

Campbell, Ben: National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipient, S3079 [10MY]

COPPELL, TX

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: anniversary of Troop 840, E301 [1MR]

Mockingbird Elementary School: Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award recipient, E1715 [23OC]

COPPS, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S152 [30JA]

COPYRIGHTS related term(s) Patents

Articles and editorials

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 4216), H1426 [20MR] (see H.R. 6654), H6806 [13DE]

Business and industry: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 548), H802 [15FE]

Taxation: make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 2258), S2242 [29MR]

Telecommunications: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see S. 3609), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6480), H6273 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute, E122, E123, E124 [2FE]

——— tribute (H. Res. 548), E215 [16FE]

Research: ensure continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector (H.R. 3699), E252, E253 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

Telecommunications: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (S. 3609), S6628 [21SE]

Reports filed

Innovation Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3523) (S. Rept. 112–259), S8302 [20DE]

CORAL GABLES, FL

Remarks in House

Bacardi & Co. Ltd.: anniversary, E65 [24JA]

CORAL REEF CONSERVATION ACT

Reports filed

Reauthorize: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 46) (S. Rept. 112–210), S6270 [12SE]

CORAL SPRINGS, FL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1590 [21SE]

CORBIN, KY

Obituaries

Bunch, Dewayne E.: Corbin (KY) Times-Tribune, S5655 [30JY]

CORBIN, MITCHELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1094 [20JN]

CORBIN (KY) TIMES-TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Father and Son Team Up To Go Outside the Wire, S2318 [16AP]

Former Wildcat, Coaching Legend Dead at 59, S6424 [19SE]

Jimmy Lee Vance—Remembrances of Jimmy Lee Vance, S1575 [12MR]

Obituaries

Bunch, Dewayne E., S5655 [30JY]

Catron, Janie G., S5952 [2AU]

CORDELL, HELEN MYERS LONG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E343 [8MR]

CORDER, MIKE

Articles and editorials

Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants, E686 [27AP]

CORDOVA, AK

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: tribute to Coast Guard and Alaska National Guard for response to severe weather, S115–S117 [26JA]

CORDOVA, BEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E171 [9FE]

CÓRDOVA, FRANCE A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2159 [28MR]

CORDRAY, RICHARD

Bills and resolutions

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H677–H680 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

FRS: recess appointment to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S151 [30JA], S418 [9FE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S111, S113 [26JA], S139, S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

CORKER, BOB (a Senator from Tennessee)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4370 [20JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S218 [31JA], S266, S270 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7040, S7048, S7054, S7100, S7107, S7119 [28NO], S7248, S7258 [29NO], S7285, S7297 [30NO], S7338 [3DE], S7383 [4DE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3092 [10MY], S3148 [15MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7749, S7750 [11DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2511 [18AP], S2555 [19AP], S2649 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S787 [15FE], S1096 [28FE], S1395 [5MR], S1463 [7MR], S1534 [8MR], S1605 [13MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1742, S1758, S1759 [15MR]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3047, S3048 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2865 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agriculture: phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see S. 25), S2001 [22MR]

——— repeal sugar price support program (see S. 685), S1791 [19MR]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S4204 [14JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see S. 1821), S2325 [16AP]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see S. 3484), S6895 [26NO]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S2656 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S2002 [22MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3839 [7JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3280 [17MY] (see S. 3394), S5134 [18JY]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

FRS: require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a small business review panel on the qualified mortgage rule before the Bureau can go forward with a final rule (see S. 3571), S6454 [19SE]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S5134 [18JY]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S6628 [21SE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see S.J. Res. 48), S6272 [12SE]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1173), S3174 [15MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S1791 [19MR]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S5134 [18JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S389 [7FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8452 [27DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6272 [12SE]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Senate: require sponsoring Senators to pay printing costs for ceremonial and commemorative Senate resolutions (see S. 3519), S5978 [2AU]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 2258), S2242 [29MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3517 [23MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2732 [25AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3087 [10MY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2245 [29MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S2001 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Economy: provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S7976 [12DE]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (see S. 2224), S2001 [22MR]

Letters

FHA solvency and efforts to rebuild Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund: Carol J. Galante, Acting Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8526 [30DE]

Motions

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1605 [13MR]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, S550 [13FE], S3113, S3116 [14MY]

——— deficit, S2679 [25AP], S3114 [14MY], S6478 [20SE]

——— impact of entitlement programs, S3114 [14MY]

——— reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1517, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

——— reform entitlement programs, S7760 [12DE]

——— sequestration, S6243 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7284 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2940 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, S7284 [30NO]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7740 [11DE], S7760 [12DE], S8565, S8569, S8570 [31DE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 3673), S7978 [12DE]

Eximbank: limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3148, S3156 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3148, S3156 [15MY]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3555 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3555 [24MY]

FDIC: allow participation in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program to be voluntary, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— charge rates necessary to account for losses in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7740 [11DE], S8002, S8003 [13DE]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6579 [21SE]

Fowlkes, John T., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S4803 [10JY]

FRS: reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3248 [17MY]

Galante, Carol J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8523, S8526, S8527 [30DE]

——— suitability to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner relative to actions addressing issues of FHA solvency, S8526, S8527 [30DE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4747, S4754 [29JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S. Res. 380), S3256 [17MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S6579 [21SE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3256 [17MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6243 [12SE]

Medicaid: funding, S2940 [8MY]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

National objectives: economic recovery, S6243 [12SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S550 [13FE], S6478 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, S3115 [14MY]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S2041 [27MR]

Point of order, S1517 [8MR], S4752 [29JN], S7284 [30NO]

Postal Service: authorize move to a 5-day mail delivery service, S2580, S2582 [23AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2580, S2582 [23AP], S2635, S2649 [24AP], S2679, S2695 [25AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3248 [17MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S550 [13FE], S685 [15FE], S826 [16FE], S1435 [7MR], S1502, S1517, S1530, S1531, S1533 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4747, S4754 [29JN]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S1435 [7MR], S8002 [13DE]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3248 [17MY]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2305 [16AP]

Tributes

Anderson, Lee S., S2081• [27MR]

Hargett, Gus, S1731 [15MR]

Johnston, Lorin, S3128• [14MY]

Vavala, Frank, S1731 [15MR]

CORMIER, AARON

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E472 [28MR]

CORMIER, LAURIANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1241 [12JY]

CORNELIUS, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E182 [13FE]

CORNETT, ALFRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E311 [5MR]

CORNETT, ERNESTINE

Articles and editorials

Cornett Looks Back on Her Career With WYMT, S6425 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1192 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6425 [19SE]

CORNETT, JAKE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6978 [27NO]

CORNING, NY

Remarks in House

Rockwell Museum of Western Art: accreditation by the American Association of Museums, E1081 [19JN]

CORNS, EVAN R.

Remarks in House

Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Board of Directors: Herman ‘‘Rusty’’ Shipps leadership award recipient, E945 [1JN]

CORNYN, JOHN (a Senator from Texas)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3791 [6JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S216 [31JA], S2002 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7014, S7041, S7042, S7054, S7058, S7100, S7110, S7113 [28NO], S7143, S7200, S7232, S7246, S7248, S7259 [29NO], S7285, S7289, S7295, S7304 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7977 [12DE]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2174 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S538 [9FE], S707, S788 [15FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1814 [19MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4827, S4829 [10JY], S4894, S4896 [11JY], S4951 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5232 [19JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401 [25JY], S5872 [1AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2738 [25AP], S2865 [26AP]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2731 [25AP]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6801 [14NO]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Baylor University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 426), S2496 [18AP]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

China: call to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S7345 [3DE]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: assist State oversight of proceedings, conduct background checks, and improve monitoring relative to adult guardianships and conservatorships of protected persons (see S. 1744), S4460 [25JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN]

EPA: provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see S. 1610), S262 [1FE]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4152 [13JN]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S3043 [9MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see S. 2247), S6800 [14NO]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S2243 [29MR]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 3382), S4950 [12JY]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 592), S6800 [14NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6065 [10SE]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3330 [21MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S2825 [26AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S5381 [25JY]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 617), S8042 [13DE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S1734 [15MR]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371, 3221), S3730 [5JN]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 2248), S2166 [28MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8507 [28DE]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S1680 [14MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY]

Rice University: anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S4674 [27JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S568 [13FE]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

——— require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (see S. 2224), S2969 [8MY]

Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S568 [13FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (see S. 3667), S7702 [10DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4774 [29JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S4725 [28JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S6745 [13NO]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2497 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 3185), S3174 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 2096), S494 [9FE]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN]

International Boundary and Water Commission: reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating certain water projects (see S. 2290), S2392 [17AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see S. 3543), S6340 [13SE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see S. 3334), S4417 [21JN]

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

Taxation: provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see S. 2291), S2392 [17AP]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

Letters

Dept. of Defense to end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria: several Senators, S1697 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), S2790 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses: Mark Tennant, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S2793 [26AP]

Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act: Javier Palomarez, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, S2398 [17AP]

STEM Jobs Act: Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2794 [26AP]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7192 [29NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S31–S33 [23JA], S546 [13FE], S6478 [20SE]

——— deficit, S546 [13FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6478 [20SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1502 [8MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S305, S306 [2FE]

Crime: impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, S2667 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7143, S7192 [29NO]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S5117 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, S1663 [14MR], S3956 [12JN], S4869 [11JY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2666 [25AP], S2789, S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143 [29NO]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6837 [15NO], S8014, S8015 [13DE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4315 [20JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), S4868 [11JY]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), unanimous-consent request, S7422 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7420, S7421, S7422, S7423, S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

——— reform, S7420, S7421 [5DE]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption, S305, S306 [2FE]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3954 [12JN]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S2026 [26MR]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S5281 [24JY], S6509 [20SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1502 [8MR], S2026 [26MR]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S4998 [16JY]

——— State of the Union Message, S31–S33 [23JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on small business hiring, S4868 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, S4868 [11JY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1118 [29FE]

——— repeal, S1445, S1446 [7MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), S4868 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, S1445, S1446 [7MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4693 [28JN], S6508 [20SE]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S3810 [7JN]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1502 [8MR], S2026 [26MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5069 [17JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S2026 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1118 [29FE], S1502 [8MR], S1729 [15MR]

Russia: call for cessation of arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

Senate: legislative program, S27 [23JA]

Taxation: encourage alternative energy investments and job creation, S1600 [13MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4998 [16JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5445 [26JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5281 [24JY]

——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (S. 2291), S2395 [17AP]

——— rates, S547 [13FE], S6508 [20SE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S6509 [20SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, S6508 [20SE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1600 [13MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: provide subpoena authority to investigate unregistered sex offenders, S2667 [25AP], S2793 [26AP]

Unemployment: rates, S6508 [20SE]

University of Texas: tribute to women’s volleyball tean, S8298• [20DE]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking, S2667 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2789, S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2666 [25AP]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact on concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’, S6510 [20SE]

Texts of

S. 2291, Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act, S2396–S2398 [17AP]

Tributes

Hall, Kenneth L., S845• [16FE]

Hutchison, Senator, S8168 [19DE]

Kirk, Senator, S31 [23JA]

Kyl, Senator, S8182 [19DE]

COROLLA WILD HORSES PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 306), H480, H481 [6FE], E161 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 306), S1945 [21MR]

Texts of

H.R. 306, provisions, H480 [6FE]

CORONA, CA

Remarks in House

Seif, Dean: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Award recipient, E42 [18JA]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Bills and resolutions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

National and Community Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H78 [18JA]

Nonprofit Capacity Building Program: make certain U.S. territories eligible for grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Nonprofit Capacity Building Program: make certain U.S. territories eligible for grants (H.R. 5897), E974 [5JN]

Social Innovation Fund: tribute, E1269 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Jeffrey, Deborah J.: nomination to be Corp. for National and Community Service Inspector General, S4766 [29JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273, S2274 [29MR], S2807–S2809 [26AP], S3653–S3655 [24MY]

Reports filed

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Nomination of Deborah J. Jeffrey To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Inspector General: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Bills and resolutions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Remarks in House

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Public broadcasting: funding, H4911 [18JY], H5014 [19JY], E1328 [25JY]

Supporters: tribute, H1020 [29FE]

Reports filed

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

CORPORATIONS related term(s) Business and Industry

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Payroll Tax Fight, H527 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

——— prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Courts: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see S. 3389), S5084 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 4963), H2206 [26AP]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY] (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3875), H374 [1FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for patent box profit from the use of U.S. patents (see H.R. 6353), H5707 [2AU] (see H.R. 6544), H6276 [21SE]

——— allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S388 [7FE]

——— close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H1366 [16MR]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 4016), H725 [14FE]

——— provide payroll tax relief (see H.R. 4013), H696 [13FE]

——— reform international tax system (see S. 2091), S494 [9FE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see S. 2064), S323 [2FE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Motions

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

Constitutional amendments: clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5687 [2AU]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR], H3744 [19JN], H4074 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), H3607, H3608 [7JN]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Taxation: allow a deduction for patent box profit from the use of U.S. patents (H.R. 6353), H5633 [2AU]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, H6783 [13DE]

——— provide enhanced research and development credits to companies that manufacture products in the U.S., H556 [7FE]

——— provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (H.R. 1163), H203 [31JA]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (H.R. 4016), E187 [14FE]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H55, H68 [18JA], H129 [24JA], H385, H386 [2FE], H478 [6FE], H519, H522, H524–H529 [7FE], H589, H590, H591, H592, H616–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H907–H913, H921–H925, H929, H934 [17FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, H6571 [30NO]

——— repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (H.R. 2280), H161 [25JA]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H3509–H3513 [6JN]

United Technologies Corp.: tribute to Employee Scholars Program, E225 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (S. 3389), S5086 [17JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Elections: contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections, S881 [17FE]

Koch Industries, Inc.: characterization relative to corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5177 [19JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938–S1940 [21MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, S4452–S4455 [25JN]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Taxation: close certain corporate tax loopholes (S. 2075), S389 [7FE], S1103 [29FE], S1532 [8MR], S5105 [18JY], S5185 [19JY]

——— create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas, S284 [2FE]

——— extend certain renewable fuel tax incentives, S487–S489 [9FE]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, S7782 [12DE]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S329 [6FE], S362 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE], S830, S840 [16FE], S882 [17FE]

——— reduce the corporate income tax rate, S2048 [27MR]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, S7665 [6DE]

——— reform international tax system (S. 2091), S497 [9FE]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S1532, S1533 [8MR], S3220 [16MY]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 1346), S389 [7FE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1599 [13MR], S1651 [14MR]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (S. 2064), S327 [2FE], S329 [6FE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

S. 2091, U.S. Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act, S498–S502 [9FE]

S. 3389, Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act, S5086 [17JY]

S. Res. 487, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships for the Olympic Games, S3843 [7JN]

CORPS OF ENGINEERS related term(s) Department of Defense

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3405 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3412, H3413, H3415, H3416, H3418, H3419, H3421, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3429, H3430, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3457, H3458, H3459, H3460, H3461, H3462, H3463, H3464, H3465, H3466, H3467, H3468, H3470, H3471, H3472, H3473, H3474, H3475, H3476, H3477, H3482 [5JN], H3491, H3492, H3493 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

Disasters: temporarily relieve cost-sharing requirements of watershed mitigation projects and flood damage reduction projects for counties impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 6380), H5922 [12SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Fish and fishing: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Floods: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 4353), H1845 [16AP]

——— facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (see H.R. 6450), H6230 [20SE]

Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study: compel completion within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4406), H2029 [19AP]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

Hydroelectric power: protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

Levees: review policy guidelines on vegetation management (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Marine resources: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

Mississippi River: modify the Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, LA, navigation project (see H.R. 6026), H4064 [26JN]

Missouri River: notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H2644 [10MY]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

Public works: establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (see S. 2138), S1147 [29FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO] (see H.R. 6385), H5922 [12SE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4304), H1803 [29MR]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

Zoar, OH: preserve historical integrity while carrying out any study or construction of flood damage reduction measures, including levees (see S. 3580), S6545 [20SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Letters

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Corps of Engineers funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana: John F. Young, Jr., Jefferson Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

——— Paul P. Naquin, Jr., St. Mary Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

Corps of Engineers Mississippi River water-release plan adjustment and rock pinnacle removal process expedition: several Representatives, H6577 [30NO]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN], H3524 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

California: anniversary of Central Valley Flood Protection Board, E94 [31JA]

Clinton, IN: Corps of Engineers completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

Coastal zones: coastal restoration project funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3466 [5JN]

——— coastal storm damage reduction projects funding, H3452 [5JN]

Delaware River: main channel deepening project funding, E976 [5JN]

Disasters: flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3467, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347–H3356 [31MY], H3366–H3390 [1JN], H3409–H3432, H3444–H3447, H3451–H3478 [5JN], H3489–H3499, H3513–H3526 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], E953 [1JN], E976, E977, E982 [5JN], E988, E993 [6JN], E1018, E1023 [7JN], E1026, E1028 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

Fish and fishing: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, H589 [8FE], H5140 [24JY]

Floods: authorize certain flood risk management projects (H.R. 4353), E1041 [12JN]

——— protection funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

Funding, H3352 [31MY], H3367–H3369 [1JN]

Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study: compel completion within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species, E988 [6JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1926, H1934, H1938, H1944–H1946 [18AP], H3355 [31MY], E592, E599 [19AP]

——— ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (H.R. 104), H3950 [21JN]

——— prohibit funding for development or submission of proposals to expand authorized uses, H3460, H3461 [5JN]

Henry County, VA: approve permit for economic development, H3489 [6JN]

Houston, TX: Port of Houston dredging project funding, E953 [1JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6350 [14NO]

——— disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

Inland Waterways Trust Fund: funding, H3490 [6JN]

Levees: review policy guidelines on vegetation management, H3354 [31MY]

Lewis County, WA: prohibit funding to build flood protection walls along certain section of Interstate 5, H4151 [27JN]

Mississippi River: require Corps of Engineers to adjust water-release plan and expedite rock pinnacle removal process, H6576 [30NO]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H3459, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H3457, H3458 [5JN]

Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual: revise to ensure greater storage capacity to prevent serious downstream flooding, H3748 [19JN]

Operation and maintenance: funding, H3463 [5JN]

Operation and maintenance account: funding through reductions in construction account, H3369 [1JN]

Puerto Rico: proposal for construction of natural gas pipeline, H4777 [11JY]

Sacramento, CA: Natomas Levee Improvement Project funding, E1041 [12JN]

Water: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3372–H3377 [1JN], E977 [5JN]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Waterways: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (H.R. 892), E287 [29FE]

Wetlands: prohibit funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana, H3472, H3473 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: Corps of Engineers electric power infrastructure project funding, S4844 [11JY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Disasters: flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Federal-State relations: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432, S8438, S8439 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

FEMA: economic impact on property owners of inclusion in certain floodplains, S3407 [22MY]

——— mapping of floodplain areas, S3406, S3407 [22MY]

Floods: anniversary of Souris River flooding in North Dakota, S4415 [21JN]

Great Lakes: dredging funding, S8196 [19DE]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Levee Board and Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, S3512 [23MY]

Public works: establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (S. 2138), S1149 [29FE]

——— require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

Savannah Harbor Expansion Project: funding, S609 [14FE]

Shipping industry: port deepening projects funding, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S3932 [12JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2245), S3032 [9MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371 [1JN], H3464 [5JN], H3492 [6JN]

Tables

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3348–H3351 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5325, energy and water development appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

CORPUZ, BERNARD P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1111 [21JN]

CORREA, RAFAEL (President, Ecuador)

Remarks in Senate

Ecuador: condemn efforts to suppress freedom of the press, S2914 [7MY], S5963 [2AU]

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: require Bureau of Prisons Director to be appointed by and with advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 2169), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4730), H2125 [25AP]

FCC: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 6624), H6578 [30NO]

Foreign aid: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 3577), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6436), H6150 [19SE]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

Taxation: provide benefits to individuals who have been wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 4241), H1541 [22MR]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Eulogies

Colson, Charles W.: by Emily Colson, E996 [6JN]

——— by Timothy George, E996–E998 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3641–H3643 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow private sector competition for performance of commercial activities within the Bureau of Prisons, H2406 [8MY]

——— prohibit State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H2524 [9MY]

——— Second Chance Act grant funding, H2390, H2391 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

——— State Criminal Alien Assistance Program suspension of reimbursement to States for costs of incarcerating unknown documented aliens, H3543, H3544 [6JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Taiwan: imprisonment conditions of former President Chen Shui-Bian, E1258 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7168, S7178–S7180 [29NO], S7391 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice: implement national standards to eliminate sexual assault in prisons, jails, and detention centers, S3509–S3511 [23MY]

Foreign aid: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 3577), S6462, S6463 [19SE]

Reports

Effects of Incarceration on the Mental and Physical Health of Former President Chen Shui-Bian of Taiwan: Joseph Lin, Ken Yoneda, and Charles Whitcomb, E1258 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 2169, Federal Prisons Accountability Act, S1461 [7MR]

CORRIGAN, ROBERT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E244 [27FE], E554 [17AP]

CORROTHERS, ANGI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1623 [21SE]

CORTES, ISAAC T.

Remarks in House

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (H.R. 3413), H1140, H1141 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (H.R. 3413), S3291 [17MY]

Reports filed

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3413), S3233 [16MY]

Texts of

H.R. 3413, Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY, H1140 [5MR]

CORTEZ, LOURDES

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]

CORTLAND, NY

Remarks in House

Cortland Junior Senior High School: students winners of NASA Space Settlement Contest, E1221 [10JY]

CORUM, LARRY

Articles and editorials

Board of Directors—Larry Corum, S5252 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5251 [23JY]

CORVALLIS, OR

Remarks in House

China: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

CORWIN, TONI AND BRUCE

Remarks in House

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA: Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

CORY, PETER

Remarks in House

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H6712 [12DE]

COSMAN, TERESA

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938 [31MY]

COSMETICS

Articles and editorials

Evelyn H. Lauder, Chairman of Breast Cancer Research, Dies at 75, S321 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

FDA: establish procedures and requirements for registration of cosmetic product manufacturing entities, submission of cosmetic product and ingredient statements, and reporting of adverse events (see H.R. 4395), H1977 [18AP]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

Tariff: allantoin (see H.R. 5759), H2713 [15MY]

——— Frescolat MGA (see S. 2967), S2967 [8MY]

——— Frescolat ML (see S. 2968), S2967 [8MY]

——— helvetolide (see S. 2928), S2966 [8MY]

——— hydrolite 5 (see S. 2998), S2968 [8MY]

——— Hydrolite 6 (see S. 2969), S2967 [8MY]

——— imidurea (see H.R. 5760), H2713 [15MY]

——— majantol (see S. 2997), S2968 [8MY]

——— Neo Heliopan Hydro (see S. 2971), S2967 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): anniversary, H5137 [24JY]

Tributes

Lauder, Evelyn Hausner, S320 [2FE]

COSMETICS SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

COSSMAN, LEANNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E131 [3FE]

COST OF LIVING see Economy; Income

COSTA, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Grower Shipper Association: E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

COSTA, CARLOS

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

COSTA, GREGG J.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2758–S2761 [26AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2722 [25AP]

COSTA, JIM (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H3164 [18MY]

——— ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3977 [21JN]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H376 [1FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H7264 [18DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H4157 [27JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2663 [11MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H1742 [28MR]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges (see H.R. 3890), H6505 [28NO]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1570 [26MR]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand coverage under crop insurance plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 6022), H4063 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6628), H6701 [11DE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H2813 [16MY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5767 [10SE]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

——— designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Forests: improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H4065 [26JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H2072 [24AP]

House of Representatives: reestablish Page Program (see H. Res. 397), H3916 [20JN]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3662 [7JN]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H4656 [29JN]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H1017 [28FE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1742 [28MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H1741 [28MR]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H641 [8FE]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1810), H6061 [14SE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H1571 [26MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1807 [29MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6676 [5DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Real estate: require holder of subordinate lien on property that secures a federally related mortgage loan, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a timely decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 6153), H5077 [19JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H5711 [2AU]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H6828 [17DE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H1101 [29FE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see H.R. 3352), H220 [31JA]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2813 [16MY]

——— express that the effective Federal tax rate paid by the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress should not be less than the effective rate paid by middle class Americans (see H. Con. Res. 103), H944 [17FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H6280 [21SE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H2072 [24AP]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H3733 [18JN]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H5078 [19JY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1363 [13MR]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H159 [24JA]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6536 [29NO]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6280 [21SE]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2716 [15MY]

Water pollution: clarify requirement that permit applications for the discharge of pollutants be approved by disinterested board members (see H.R. 2765), H1543 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Tariff: fenhexamid (see H.R. 4682), H2124 [25AP]

——— flubendiamide mixtures (see H.R. 4677), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopicolide (see H.R. 4683), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram (see H.R. 4684), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and prothioconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4679), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and pyrimethanil mixtures (see H.R. 4681), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and tebuconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4914), H2205 [26AP]

——— fluopyram and trifloxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4680), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram mixtures (see H.R. 4678), H2124 [25AP]

——— 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (see H.R. 4686), H2124 [25AP]

——— indaziflam (see H.R. 4685), H2124 [25AP]

——— indaziflam mixtures (see H.R. 4676), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1H-[1,2,4]triazole (see H.R. 4675), H2124 [25AP]

——— phenmedipham (see H.R. 4687), H2124 [25AP]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H3660 [7JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (H.R. 4389), H1977 [18AP]

Tariff: fenhexamid (H.R. 4682), H2129 [25AP]

——— flubendiamide mixtures (H.R. 4677), H2128 [25AP]

——— fluopicolide (H.R. 4683), H2129 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and prothioconazole mixtures (H.R. 4679), H2128 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and pyrimethanil mixtures (H.R. 4681), H2128 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and tebuconazole mixtures (H.R. 4914), H2209 [26AP]

——— fluopyram and trifloxystrobin mixtures (H.R. 4680), H2128 [25AP]

——— fluopyram (H.R. 4684), H2129 [25AP]

——— fluopyram mixtures (H.R. 4678), H2128 [25AP]

——— 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (H.R. 4686), H2129 [25AP]

——— indaziflam (H.R. 4685), H2129 [25AP]

——— indaziflam mixtures (H.R. 4676), H2128 [25AP]

——— 1H-[1,2,4]triazole (H.R. 4675), H2128 [25AP]

——— phenmedipham (H.R. 4687), H2129 [25AP]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (H.R. 5907), H3661 [7JN]

Motions

Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4919 [18JY], H5655 [2AU], H6261 [21SE], H6378 [15NO]

——— extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5655 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), H7495 [31DE]

Biola, CA: anniversary, E1719• [23OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1744 [29MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3748 [19JN]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to Veterans Education Program, E1754• [14NO]

Carbray, John and Diane: Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team) Al Radka Award recipients, E136• [3FE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (H.R. 4389), H7336 [19DE]

Coalinga, CA: anniversary of Coalinga-Huron Library District, E1667• [28SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6261 [21SE]

——— tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN]

Delano, CA: tribute to Philippine Weekend Grand Marshals, E1345• [26JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3748 [19JN]

Financial institutions: exclude small lenders from certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations (H.R. 3336), H2097 [25AP]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H2081 [25AP]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno County Farm Bureau, E1178• [28JN]

——— anniversary of Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, E626• [24AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H6164 [20SE]

Housing: authorize incremental vouchers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families (H.R. 3603), H907 [17FE]

Maxey, Jim: National Meat Association E. Floyd Forbes Award recipient, E230• [17FE]

Meyers, Marvin: Fresno State Alumni Association ‘‘Top Dog’’ Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1673• [2OC]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E352• [8MR]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H2214 [27AP]

National Dairy Month: observance, H4078 [27JN]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2572 [10MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6261 [21SE]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311• [5MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1046 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1035 [29FE]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473• [11SE]

Tracy Ranch (business): anniversary, E714• [7MY]

Veterans: tribute to Japanese-American men and women who served in the military during World War II, E220• [16FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2724 [16MY], H6261 [21SE]

Votes: position on missed, H2252• [27AP]

Wood, Dave: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee, E213• [16FE]

Tributes

Anderson, Rodney A., E440• [26MR]

Anderson, Susan B., E1671• [28SE]

Andreas, James W., E683• [27AP]

Cardoso, Anthony B. and Mary Couto, E1705• [16OC]

Collins, Myrna, H2572 [10MY]

Costa, Scott J., E29• [18JA]

Cucuk, Walter V., E1675• [2OC]

Dietzel, Bill, E695• [27AP]

Everett, Justin A., E328• [7MR]

Falasco, Robert M., E693• [27AP]

Ford, Clifford G., E279• [29FE]

Franco, Frank C., E1357• [31JY]

Fugelsang, Kenneth C., E437• [26MR], E698• [27AP]

Gaston, Rutherford (Bud), E905• [30MY]

Glaser, Don, E1895• [11DE]

Hewett, Linda J., E1975• [19DE]

Hinds, Nancy, E1677• [2OC]

Hunt, Edward W., E703• [7MY]

Jiménez Gutiérrez, José, E1662• [28SE]

King, Jack, E109• [1FE]

Leonardi, Paul A., E1939• [17DE]

O’Donel-Browne, Candy, E679• [27AP]

Osborne, Nancy, E1674• [2OC]

Perry, Al, E700• [27AP]

Peters, Pete P., E435• [22MR]

Pia, Betty, E1698• [12OC]

Ramon, Rona, E1711• [19OC]

Rank, Everett, Jr. (Bud), E1029• [8JN]

Rodriguez, Betty, E1812• [27NO]

Toste, Frank M., Sr., E1274• [18JY]

van Ark, Roelof, E283• [29FE]

Vitucci, Francesco, E1693• [12OC]

Wagner, Al, E1689• [9OC]

Wayne, Wendy, H4162 [28JN], E1168• [28JN]

COSTA, SCOTT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E29 [18JA]

COSTA CONCORDIA (vessel)

Remarks in House

Disasters: failure of safety measures aboard cruise liner, E328 [7MR]

Testimonies

Costa Concordia (vessel) Cruise Liner Safety Measures Failure: Brian Aho, E328 [7MR]

COSTA RICA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Reports filed

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

COSTANZO, DAVID D.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755 [14NO]

COSTELLO, JERRY F. (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1101 [29FE]

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6280 [21SE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H115 [23JA]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H572 [7FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H27 [17JA]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2722), H4065 [26JN]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2448 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of Energy: consider water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (see H.R. 5827), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1847 [16AP]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H903 [16FE]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H1807 [29MR] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H945 [17FE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H5923 [12SE]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H2288 [27AP]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1392 [19MR]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H2134 [25AP]

EPA: prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 327), H1100 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5526 [31JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H28 [17JA]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H2033 [19AP]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7469 [30DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4065 [26JN]

Medicare: ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2715 [15MY]

——— provide for a primary care graduate medical education pilot project to improve access to the primary care workforce (see H.R. 3667), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H4864 [12JY]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H3163 [18MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H3167 [22MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H966 [27FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see H.R. 6113), H5010 [18JY]

Taxation: allow additional investment credits for qualifying supercritical advanced coal projects (see H.R. 4826), H2647 [10MY]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5079 [19JY]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H5079 [19JY]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H5923 [12SE]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H4157 [27JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H2329 [7MY]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H945 [17FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 589), H1915 [17AP]

Veterans: provide employment opportunities for veterans in transportation construction projects (see H.R. 3473), H115 [23JA]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3171 [25MY]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H28 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corps of Engineers: facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (see H.R. 6450), H6230 [20SE]

Tariff: cupping machines (see H.R. 5809), H3102 [17MY]

——— cupping presses parts (see H.R. 5811), H3102 [17MY]

——— horizontally-oriented lead shot machines (see H.R. 5808), H3102 [17MY]

——— tool blocks (see H.R. 5810), H3102 [17MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Corps of Engineers: facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (H.R. 6450), H6232 [20SE]

Tariff: cupping machines (H.R. 5809), H3104 [17MY]

——— cupping presses parts (H.R. 5811), H3104 [17MY]

——— horizontally-oriented lead shot machines (H.R. 5808), H3104 [17MY]

——— tool blocks (H.R. 5810), H3104 [17MY]

Remarks

Alton, IL: anniversary, E1223• [11JY]

——— anniversary of Union Baptist Church, E775• [10MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E648• [25AP]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6333 [13NO]

Boeing Co.: tribute to production and delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane, E182• [13FE]

Creal Springs, IL: anniversary of Creal Springs School, E847• [18MY]

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725• [8MY]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: designate (H.R. 3742), H5103 [23JY]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H449, H454 [3FE]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), H136, H137 [24JA]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), H6336, H6337 [13NO]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449 [3FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5102 [23JY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), E663• [26AP]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), E648• [25AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), E663• [26AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4803• [11JY]

Helitech (business): anniversary, E1681• [5OC]

Herrin, IL: anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, E563• [17AP]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H449 [3FE]

Mascoutah, IL: anniversary, E340• [8MR]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): tribute to Committee of Conference members and staff, H4625• [29JN]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, E1125• [21JN]

Parker, Garret: Illinois Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1349• [30JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4803• [11JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), E663• [26AP]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), H5105 [23JY]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 3556), H5103, H5104 [23JY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (H.R. 4158), E1581• [20SE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3800), H136, H137 [24JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1479• [11SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H449, H450 [3FE], H5903–H5913 [12SE], E1553 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S6332 [13SE]

Statements

Tribute to Representative Costello: Senator Kirk, S6333 [13SE]

Tributes

Courtney, William J., E1681• [5OC]

Hall, Representative, H6452• [27NO]

Iacono, Mariana (Mimi), E562• [17AP]

Krause, Richard (RJ), E1816• [27NO]

McGowen, Sam H., E826• [17MY]

Payne, Donald M., E339• [8MR]

COTE, DAVE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3973 [12JN]

CÔTE D’IVOIRE, REPUBLIC OF

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S347 [6FE], H464 [3FE]

COTTA, RICHARD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E157 [7FE]

COTTAGE HILL CIVILIAN CLUB

Remarks in House

Copeland, Reggie: Cottage Hill Civilian Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490 [29MR]

COUGHLIN, NATALIE

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1557 [19SE]

COULBOURNE, PAM

Remarks in Senate

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, S3717 [5JN]

COULSON, SAMUEL

Remarks in House

Broadcom Corp.: Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

COULTAS, CAROL

Remarks in House

Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council: Woman of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

COULTER, ED

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1997 [22MR], S3682 [4JN]

COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S3683 [4JN]

COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION

Lists

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE NUTRITION

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S5384 [25JY]

COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS

Letters

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3428 [22MY]

COUNCIL OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS

Letters

Emerging growth companies’ requirement to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1253 [7MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, S1720–S1722 [15MR]

COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH, chapter: tribute, E547 [17AP]

Dept. of Justice: decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS

Remarks in House

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

COUNTERFEIT DRUG PENALTY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1886), S1430, S1431 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3668), H3719–H3721 [18JN], E1101 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1886), S1431 [6MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3668) (H. Rept. 112–537), H3732 [18JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3668, provisions, H3719 [18JN]

COUNTERING IRAN IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE], H6840 [18DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3783), H1163 [6MR], H6079–H6083 [19SE]

——— Senate amendment, H6840, H6841 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 3783, provisions, H6079 [19SE]

COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]

COURINGTON, KAREN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO], S8086 [17DE]

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) FOR CHILDREN (organization)

Remarks in House

DeRouen, Rose: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Johnson, Eleanor: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Joseph Gagen Leadership Award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Shelton, Randy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Big Voices for Little Texans Judge of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

COURTNEY, BILL

Remarks in House

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

COURTNEY, JOE (a Representative from Connecticut)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H5630 [1AU]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4828 [11JY]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H7425 [20DE]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H966 [27FE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H5328 [26JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1017 [28FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H6001 [13SE]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1017 [28FE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5292 [25JY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6273), H6397 [15NO]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4828 [11JY]

——— extend stolen goods offense to cover all veterans’ memorials (see H.R. 3636), H28 [17JA]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3236), H1306 [8MR]

——— extend and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program (see H.R. 4085), H944 [17FE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 237), H220 [31JA]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies (see H.R. 864), H1846 [16AP]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H5712 [2AU]

——— conduct programs to screen adolescents, and educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding disorders (see H.R. 1919), H3808 [19JN]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H5766 [10SE]

——— establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H5712 [2AU]

——— establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H1543 [22MR]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H5923 [12SE]

——— provide additional funding for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (see H.R. 3887), H440 [2FE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5131 [23JY]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 1360), H1273 [7MR]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 5742), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1134 [1MR]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H79 [18JA]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H903 [16FE]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H6279 [21SE]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H3807 [19JN]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H2288 [27AP]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H6279 [21SE]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1018 [28FE]

Education: reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H966 [27FE]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H6279 [21SE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H966 [27FE]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H3662 [7JN]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H1210 [6MR]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H727 [14FE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H6828 [17DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H3662 [7JN]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H28 [17JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H2813 [16MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H5712 [2AU]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H1100 [29FE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3977 [21JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 864), H1846 [16AP]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3662 [7JN]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H694 [9FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3808 [19JN]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1498 [21MR]

——— improve access to advanced practice nurses and physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 2134), H6234 [20SE]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H3734 [18JN]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H6152 [19SE]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H1017 [28FE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H5712 [2AU]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2741), H5711 [2AU]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H2567 [9MY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H5711 [2AU]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1133 [1MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 5989), H5712 [2AU]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2570 [9MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H802 [15FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5631 [1AU]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H3734 [18JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5079 [19JY]

SBA: extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (see H.R. 2950), H6397 [15NO]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H726 [14FE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H2570 [9MY]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1807 [29MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H3163 [18MY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 3865), H641 [8FE]

——— extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see H.R. 1988), H182 [25JA]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H27 [17JA]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H3808 [19JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6062 [14SE]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H3662 [7JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H1209 [6MR]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H2033 [19AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Telecommunications: adopt technology allowing 9-1-1 call centers to receive and respond to emergency text messages (see H.R. 3654), H1571 [26MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see H. Res. 609), H5712 [2AU]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H6152 [19SE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H1392 [19MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2072 [24AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6429 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H3163 [18MY]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H3404 [1JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3489), H3363 [31MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H3700 [8JN]

——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H2715 [15MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H966 [27FE]

——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H1273 [7MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3268 [30MY]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6369 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see H.R. 6506), H6274 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

Tariff: biaxially oriented polypropylene film (see H.R. 4534), H2065 [24AP]

——— camel hair not processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (see H.R. 4529), H2065 [24AP]

——— camel hair processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (see H.R. 4525), H2065 [24AP]

——— camel hair waste (see H.R. 4526), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded camel hair yarn (see H.R. 4533), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded cashmere yarn (see H.R. 4524, 4532), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded or combed camel hair (see H.R. 4527), H2065 [24AP]

——— cashmere goat hair processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (see H.R. 4531), H2065 [24AP]

——— combed cashmere yarn or camel hair yarn (see H.R. 4523), H2065 [24AP]

——— noils of camel hair (see H.R. 4530), H2065 [24AP]

——— thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend (see H.R. 4521, 4522, 4535), H2065 [24AP]

——— woven fabric containing vicuna hair (see H.R. 4528), H2065 [24AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance and a credit for individuals who care for those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6005), H3974 [21JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (H.R. 6506), H6278 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H182 [25JA]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

Tariff: biaxially oriented polypropylene film (H.R. 4534), H2068 [24AP]

——— camel hair not processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (H.R. 4529), H2068 [24AP]

——— camel hair processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (H.R. 4525), H2068 [24AP]

——— camel hair waste (H.R. 4526), H2068 [24AP]

——— carded camel hair yarn (H.R. 4533), H2068 [24AP]

——— carded cashmere yarn (H.R. 4524), H2068 [24AP]

——— carded cashmere yarn (H.R. 4532), H2068 [24AP]

——— carded or combed camel hair (H.R. 4527), H2068 [24AP]

——— cashmere goat hair processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (H.R. 4531), H2068 [24AP]

——— combed cashmere yarn or camel hair yarn (H.R. 4523), H2068 [24AP]

——— noils of camel hair (H.R. 4530), H2068 [24AP]

——— thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend (H.R. 4521), H2068 [24AP]

——— thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend (H.R. 4522), H2068 [24AP]

——— thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend (H.R. 4535), H2068 [24AP]

——— woven fabric containing vicuna hair (H.R. 4528), H2068 [24AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance and a credit for individuals who care for those with long-term care needs (H.R. 6005), H3976 [21JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3107 [18MY], H3365 [1JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5749, H5750, H5751, H5752 [10SE], H5853, H5854 [11SE], H6072 [19SE], H6400 [16NO]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5854 [11SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4023 [26JN]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3388), E1307• [24JY]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

Cardoza, Manuel M., Jr.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880• [5DE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H1969, H1971, H1972, H1973, H1974, H1975 [18AP], H2052, H2054 [24AP]

——— anniversary of land grant college program, H3398 [1JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5855, H5856 [11SE], H6072 [19SE], H6162 [20SE]

Czmyr, William: Jewett City, CT, VFW Veteran of the Year award recipient, E872• [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3017, H3019, H3020 [17MY]

——— F–35B Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H3020 [17MY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6073 [19SE]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017, H3019 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3408 [5JN], H3664 [8JN], H3736 [19JN], H4023 [26JN], H4636 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H974 [28FE], H1813 [16AP], H1969, H1971, H1972, H1973, H1974, H1975 [18AP], H2052, H2054, H2055, H2056 [24AP], H2336 [8MY], H2721 [16MY], H3108 [18MY], H3398 [1JN], H3817 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2230, H2231 [27AP], H3366 [1JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2152 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2341 [8MY], H3817 [20JN]

——— extension of reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4830 [12JY]

——— freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2231 [27AP], H3736 [19JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4023 [26JN]

Dillon, Paul F.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880• [5DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6420 [16NO], H6610, H6612, H6613 [4DE]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H5856 [11SE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H478 [6FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H924• [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H140 [24JA]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1945 [18AP]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5146 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1945 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4636 [29JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1945 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), E415• [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4746 [10JY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6420, H6422 [16NO]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 631), H2152 [26AP]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2341 [8MY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7579 [2JA]

——— tribute to Connecticut first responders, mayors, and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6349 [14NO]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), E434• [22MR]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H140 [24JA]

——— reform, H6610, H6612, H6613 [4DE]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H924• [17FE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6817 [17DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2152 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1399 [20MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4746 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, E415• [22MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform, H5854 [11SE], H6073 [19SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3817 [20JN]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, H5752 [10SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5752–H5754 [10SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1945 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4636 [29JN]

Schacht, Herbert T.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880• [5DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2341 [8MY]

Social Security: cost-of-living adjustments, H6613 [4DE]

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010• [7JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6596 [4DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H5336 [31JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H478 [6FE], H924• [17FE]

Vernon, CT: Water Pollution Control Facility recipient of New England Water Environment Association Wastewater Utility of the Year award, E538• [16AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H5854 [11SE]

Zak, Mary Anne Kelly: Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Excellence in Education award recipient, E1010• [7JN]

Tributes

Calhoun, Jim, H5933 [13SE]

Dailey, Eileen, E1644• [21SE]

Domina, Don, E58• [23JA]

Donald, Kirkland, E1591• [21SE]

Gallacher, John, E1183• [29JN]

Jaskiewicz, Joe, E1022• [7JN]

Milstein, Jeanne, E251• [27FE]

Muraco, Teresa, E668• [26AP]

Pollock, Seymour (Sy), E1265• [17JY]

Rein, Bernie, E1575• [20SE]

Russell, Charles M. (Skip), E1258• [17JY]

Smith, Patricia, E323• [6MR]

Solenski, Walter, E1915• [12DE]

Stark, Royal J., E1755• [14NO]

Torre, Anthony A., E1183• [29JN]

Zimble, James A., E47• [19JA]

COURTNEY, TOM AND NANCY

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6792 [13DE]

COURTNEY, WILLIAM J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1681 [5OC]

COURTS related term(s) Crime; Law Enforcement; Lawyers and Attorneys; Supreme Court

Addresses

Cedar Rapids, IA, Courthouse Dedication: David R. Hansen, S8036 [13DE]

New Constitution of Kenya and the Role of the Judiciary: Willy Mutunga, Supreme Court of Kenya, E652–E654 [25AP]

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1430, S1431 [6MR]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7403 [4DE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230 [19DE]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8226, S8229 [19DE], H7453 [30DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8397, S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1392 [19MR], H1504, H1505, H1507, H1509, H1511 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1449 [21MR]

Judiciary: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), S2555, S2556, S2557 [19AP]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8045, S8046 [13DE]

Articles and editorials

Bench With Plenty of Room, S5927 [2AU]

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Case for Confirming District Court Judges, S6521 [20SE]

Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants, E686 [27AP]

Colleagues Call Rose a Good Choice for Federal Bench, S6036 [10SE]

Congress Needs To Stop Judicial Partisan Games, S2150 [28MR]

Crisis Mode—A Fair and Constitutional Option To Beat the Filibuster Game, S1076 [28FE]

Federal Courts in Arizona Face Crushing Caseload, S1983 [22MR]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

In Pennsylvania—the Human Costs of Judicial Confirmation Delays, S6034 [10SE]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Israel’s Top Court Orders Settlers To Leave Outpost, E475 [28MR]

Judge Weddle Remembered—Circuit Court Judge Dies Days After Announcing Retirement, S2651 [24AP]

Judges Needed for Federal Courts, S8013 [13DE]

Justice Delayed as Judge Nominees Wait, S1589 [13MR]

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Obama, Senate Must Fill Judicial Vacancies, S7733 [11DE]

Obstruction in the Senate Takes Its Toll on Courts, S6789 [14NO]

116 Billion Reasons To Be for the Individual Mandate, S1874 [21MR]

1000 Days, S2307 [16AP]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Politics and the Courts, S6789 [14NO]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Reject the ‘‘Thurmond Rule’’—Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Invokes the Legacy of Strom Thurmond To Hold Up Judicial Confirmations—It’s Bad for Judges and Bad for Justice, S5248 [23JY]

Rose Picked for Federal Bench, S6035 [10SE]

Russia Plans To Retry Dead Lawyer in Tax Case, H6386 [15NO]

Senate Republicans To Block Vote on Oklahoma Nominee for Federal Appeals Court, S5643 [30JY]

William Kayatta and the Needless Destruction of the Thurmond Rule, S5248 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 5751), H2713 [15MY]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1366 [16MR]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 3785), H77 [18JA]

Arts and humanities: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

——— require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see S. 3076), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4369), H1914 [17AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Business and industry: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see S. 3389), S5084 [17JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H82 [19JA]

China: condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations of Uyghurs (see H. Res. 576), H1273 [7MR]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Claims: amend the citizen suit provisions of several statutes to impose an additional award to prevailing plaintiffs (see H.R. 6697), H7424 [20DE]

——— protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award (see H.R. 4022), H725 [14FE]

Classified information: provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

Colleges and universities: increase civil penalties for institutions of higher education that fail to comply with campus security disclosure and campus crime statistics policies (see S. 2285), S2324 [16AP]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (see H. Res. 558), H944 [17FE]

——— disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6080), H4684 [9JY]

Crime: consolidate, improve, and reauthorize programs that support families and victims in the justice system affected by domestic violence (see H.R. 3977), H640 [8FE]

——— constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1570 [26MR]

——— encourage reporting of child abuse (see S. 3708), S8364 [21DE]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see H.R. 4223), H1427 [20MR]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

——— provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3781), H77 [18JA]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (see S. 3556), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide sentencing enhancements for certain identity theft offenses victimizing the elderly (see H.R. 6330), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (see H.R. 4092), H965 [27FE]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see S. 2175), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR] (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

——— expand indemnification responsibilities applicable when property at closed military installations is conveyed (see H.R. 4407), H2029 [19AP]

——— provide for indemnification of transferees of property at any closed military installation (see S. 3644), S7040 [28NO]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (see S. 3365), S4821 [10JY]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (see S. 3335), S4417 [21JN]

——— issue a report on the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (see S. 3373), S4893 [11JY]

——— prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (see H.R. 6302), H5705 [2AU]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4077), H943 [17FE]

——— take steps in the U.N. to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 838), H7360 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H1976 [18AP]

Discrimination: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 3618), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5848), H3162 [18MY]

District courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (see S. 3293), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 5512), H2320 [7MY]

Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

Drunken driving: modify minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (see H.R. 3810), H114 [23JA]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

Equal Access to Justice Act: require disclosure of all payments made from the Judgment Fund (see S. 3415), S5212 [19JY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Families and domestic relations: provide funds to State courts for the provision of legal representation to parents and legal guardians relative to child welfare cases (see H.R. 3873), H374 [1FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Firearms: enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 4190), H1304 [8MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5949), H3707 [15JN]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

——— provide additional privacy protections (see S. 3515), S5978 [2AU]

Freedom of speech: provide special motion to dismiss ‘‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’’ (SLAPPs) to protect journalists and Internet service providers (see S. 3493), S5977 [2AU]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 3382), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 3862), H374 [1FE]

——— reinstate reporting provision relative to fees and expenses awarded to prevailing parties in civil actions involving the U.S. (see S. 2042), S163 [30JA]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 591), H1426 [20MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (see H. Res. 596), H1641 [27MR]

Health care facilities: invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term nursing care facilities and residents of such facilities (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H3914 [20JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

——— make voting in a Federal election by an unlawfully present alien an aggravated felony (see S. 3579), S6545 [20SE]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities (see H.R. 3881), H439 [2FE]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Information technology: improve enforcement of criminal and civil law with respect to cloud computing (see S. 3569), S6454 [19SE]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see S. 3311), S4299 [19JN]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Jesse Helms Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Raleigh, NC: designate (see S. 3658), S7458 [5DE] (see H.R. 6607), H6469 [27NO]

Judiciary: appoint additional Federal district judges (see H.R. 3890), H440 [2FE]

——— prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see H.R. 4967), H2267 [27AP]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 6698), H7424 [20DE]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

——— prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4309), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 6622), H6578 [30NO]

Lawyers and attorneys: require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

Medicare: increase fines and penalties for Medicare fraud to augment Medicare fraud enforcement activities (see H.R. 6103), H4827 [11JY]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (see H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 668), H3266 [30MY]

News media: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 5163), H2271 [27AP]

Patents: provide for recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (see H.R. 6245), H5628 [1AU]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6675 [5DE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S388 [7FE] (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see S. 3334), S4417 [21JN]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (see S. 2251), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4347), H1811 [30MR]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (see S. 2326), S2546 [19AP]

Safety: protect State and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation (see S. 2127), S909 [17FE]

SEC: enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (see S. 3416), S5257 [23JY]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (see S. Res. 506), S4636 [26JN]

——— authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (see S. Res. 485), S3782 [6JN]

Senior citizens: establish a grant program to enhance training and services to prevent abuse in later life (see H.R. 4979), H2267 [27AP]

Small business: reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H440 [2FE]

Sports: permit States to grant exemptions from certain laws for lotteries, sweepstakes, and other betting, gambling, or wagering schemes involving professional and amateur sports (see H.R. 3797), H113 [23JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 677), H3480 [5JN]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

Taxation: disallow deductions for the payment of punitive damages (see H.R. 6700), H7424 [20DE]

——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see S. 2291), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4375), H1914 [17AP]

Terrorism: amend statute of limitations for civil actions regarding terrorist acts (see S. 3534), S6270 [12SE]

——— deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5904), H3577 [6JN]

Trademark Act: correct an error relative to remedies for dilution (see H.R. 6215), H5326 [26JY]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (see H.R. 5593), H2442 [8MY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (see S. 2045), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4213), H1390 [19MR]

Veterans: establish veterans’ treatment courts (see S. 3702), S8302 [20DE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY] (see S. 3236), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

——— streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6000 [13SE]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Baher Michel, E401 [21MR]

Letters

Call for female nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter: Senators Boxer and Snowe, S1109 [29FE]

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Dept. of Defense detention of enemy combatants: several former Government officials, H3080 [17MY]

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Insular Areas Act: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4889 [17JY]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: Senator Crapo, H7317 [19DE]

Limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster: David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons, H1512 [22MR]

——— several health care organizations, H1512 [22MR]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5792 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5792 [11SE]

——— Senator Coburn, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6427 [19SE]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses: Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S2719 [25AP]

——— Mark Tennant, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S2757, S2793 [26AP]

——— Linda Smith, Shared Hope International (organization), S2719 [25AP]

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge: Bill L. Lee, Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson, P.C. (law firm), S4451 [25JN]

——— Charles Beck and Gerald L. Chaleff, Los Angeles, CA, Police Dept., S4450 [25JN]

——— Charles D. Reynolds, S4451 [25JN]

——— John R. Dunne, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP (law firm), S4451 [25JN]

——— Ronald E. Hampton, Blacks in Law Enforcement of America (organization), S4451 [25JN]

——— Thomas E. Perez, Dept. of Justice, S4450 [25JN]

Nomination of Miranda Du to be district judge: Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, S2151 [28MR]

——— Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, S2150 [28MR]

——— Robert A. Cashell, Sr., Mayor of Reno, NV, S2151 [28MR]

Nomination of Paul J. Watford to be circuit judge: Daniel P. Collins, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (law firm), S3312 [21MY]

——— Eugene Volokh, Unversity of California, Los Angeles School of Law, S3312 [21MY]

——— Henry Weissman, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (law firm), S3313 [21MY]

——— Jeremy B. Rosen, Horvitz & Levy LLP (law firm), S3312 [21MY]

——— Jill E. Thomas, Mattel, Inc., S3311 [21MY]

——— Sean W. Gallagher and Mark S. Ouweleen, Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP (law firm), S3309 [21MY]

——— several business general counsels, S3311 [21MY]

——— several former Supreme Court law clerks, S3310 [21MY]

——— several former U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit law clerks, S3310 [21MY]

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach to be circuit judge: Jimmy Goodman, ABA Oklahoma State Delegation, S5646 [30JY]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments: Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S8457 [28DE]

——— Senators Wyden and Mark Udall, S8458 [28DE]

Protect child custody arrangements for parents who are Armed Forces members deployed in support of a contingency operation: several Representatives, E839 [17MY]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: James T. Hay, California Medical Association, H1458 [21MR]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: Karen Silberman and West Allen, Federal Bar Association, S8013 [13DE]

——— Peter M. Reyes, Jr., Hispanic National Bar Association, S6789 [14NO]

——— Senators McConnell and Grassley, S5965 [2AU]

——— several Senators, S1075 [28FE]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S4607 [26JN], S5643 [30JY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Armed Services (House), H3235 [30MY]

Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act: Javier Palomarez, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, S2398 [17AP]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk: Andrea Lafferty, Traditional Values Coalition, S3884 [11JN]

——— Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life (organization), S3884 [11JN]

——— Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S3883 [11JN]

——— Jay A. Sekulow, American Center for Law & Justice, S3884 [11JN]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

——— Thomas McClusky, Family Research Council, S3884 [11JN]

Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E740 [9MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E740 [9MY]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, courthouse construction funding: California congressional delegation, H2541 [9MY]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Organizations supporting S. 306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S7650 [6DE]

Senators who would have voted against the confirmation of Andrew D. Hurwitz as circuit judge if there had been a rollcall vote, S4148 [13JN]

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Memorandums

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, Courthouse Condition: David M. Singer, U.S. Marshals Service, H2540 [9MY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1516 [22MR]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Press releases

Key Vote Alert—‘‘No’’ on the Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz: Heritage Action for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation: Human Rights First (organization), H3079 [17MY]

Remarks in House

ABA: tribute to Access to Justice Committees, H1963 [18AP]

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Aleynikov, Sergey: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Arizona: Gila River Indian Community water rights and land claims settlements, H3726–H3728 [18JN]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

——— preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 5751), H3079 [17MY]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3234–H3236 [30MY]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 3785), H39 [18JA]

Arts and humanities: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1370–H1372 [19MR]

Baker, David: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

Cantonment, FL: tribute to J.M. Tate High School mock trial team, E525 [16AP]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (H.R. 3796), H5450–H5452 [31JY], H5618 [1AU], E1379 [1AU]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Cleveland Municipal Court, E1513 [13SE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (H. Res. 558), H928 [17FE]

——— disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

Constitution—U.S.: differences in interpretation, H1129–H1131 [1MR]

——— history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6849–H6851 [18DE]

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 6080), H5796–H5814 [11SE]

Crime: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1648, H1650 [28MR]

——— anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

——— constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (H.J. Res. 106), E1448 [7AU]

——— enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H1276 [8MR]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), H5507–H5510 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, H2735 [16MY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (H.R. 3668), H3719–H3721 [18JN], E1101 [21JN]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (H.R. 4223), H3991–H3994 [26JN], E1173 [28JN]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1833–H1835 [16AP], H1852 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H2788, H2793, H2794 [16MY], H2998, H3077–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E847, E848 [18MY], E895 [30MY]

——— prohibit information obtained via an unmanned aerial vehicle to be used as evidence in a court of law without a warrant, H3007 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: arraignment of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H2314 [7MY]

——— decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

——— Drug Courts Program funding, H2371 [8MY]

——— limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

——— local community gang prevention funding, E735 [8MY]

——— make available to the public a redacted summary of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— Office of Juvenile Justice funding, E781 [11MY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503, H2504 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420–H2422 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to defend against challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2498–H2500 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (H.R. 4077), H1429 [21MR], E2017 [31DE]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), H7461, H7462 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

DeRouen, Rose: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

District courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (H.R. 5512), H3191, H3192 [30MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

——— revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), H6772–H6775 [13DE]

Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills, H3224 [30MY]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills (H.R. 1065), H5529 [1AU]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: designate (H.R. 3742), H5102, H5103 [23JY]

EEOC: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), H5506, H5507 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), Senate amendment, H7453–H7455 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Federal employees: require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (H.R. 3550), H651 [9FE]

——— tribute, E44 [18JA]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H6712 [12DE]

Foreign aid: suspend U.S. assistance to countries that do not comply with agreements to extradite criminals, E39 [18JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H3279 [31MY]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5776 [11SE], H5890–H5901 [12SE], E1533 [14SE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— increase transparency by requiring certain documentation for acquisition of foreign intelligence be made available to the public, H5782 [11SE]

——— prohibit the use of information on U.S. citizens obtained through the search of a legally amassed data pool without prior warrant authorization, H5891 [12SE]

——— provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

——— reduce duration of sunset provision, H5897 [12SE]

Fowlkes, John T., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, H4787 [11JY]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5125 [23JY], H5141 [24JY], H5233, H5235, H5236, H5238, H5243 [25JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

Harris County, TX: tribute to Veteran’s Court Program, E1970 [19DE]

Health: cap court-awarded damages in medical negligence claims, H1460, H1461 [21MR]

——— constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H722 [14FE], H1014 [28FE], H2263 [27AP]

——— delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1505–H1507 [22MR]

——— preserve joint and several liability for damages in medical malpractice, H1465 [21MR]

——— preserve liability for damages for serious and irreversible injuries, E427 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H2623, H2629 [10MY], H7407 [20DE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1369, H1370, H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1399, H1400, H1420–H1425 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1453–H1490, H1494 [21MR], H1499, H1500, H1501–H1519, H1521, H1522, H1524 [22MR], E415, E416, E418, E421, E423, E425, E427, E429, E431, E433, E434, E435, E436 [22MR], E442 [26MR], E481 [29MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1443–H1452 [21MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1516 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (H. Res. 596), H1593 [27MR]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster, H1511–H1513 [22MR]

——— prohibit exemption of health care professionals who intentionally harm patients from medical malpractice liability, H1482 [21MR]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (H.R. 3842), H521 [7FE]

——— provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities (H.R. 3881), E118 [2FE]

Intelligence services: clarify that private-sector cybersecurity entity liability exemption in use of intelligence community systems extends only to identification and acquisition of cyber threat information, H2169 [26AP]

——— shorten extension of intelligence gathering tools, H5893 [12SE]

Israel: Supreme Court ruling that Migron, an illegal settlement established in the West Bank, must be dismantled and the occupants removed, E474 [28MR]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (S. 3311), H7318 [19DE]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 6166), H7317 [19DE]

James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 1710), H1141, H1142 [5MR]

Jesse Helms Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Raleigh, NC: designate (H.R. 6607), E1900 [11DE]

Johnson, Eleanor: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Joseph Gagen Leadership Award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Judiciary: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 4967), H2492 [9MY]

Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act: funding, E749 [9MY]

Los Angeles, CA: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539, H2540 [9MY]

LSC: funding, H2411–H2414 [8MY], E835, E837 [17MY]

Mining and mineral resources: permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (H. Res. 668), H7280–H7282 [19DE], E1987 [21DE]

——— provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188 (H.R. 1272), H3723–H3725 [18JN]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of religious issues, H3409 [5JN]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: confirmation as circuit judge, E740 [9MY]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: exempt private-sector cybersecurity entities from liability for non-participation in voluntary intelligence community cyber threat efforts, H2174 [26AP]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (H.R. 6633), H7318 [19DE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H2998, H3005, H3076–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E865 [18MY]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (H.R. 6185), H5791–H5793 [11SE]

Public lands: facilitate access to local water supply infrastructure in order to repair such infrastructure to restore local water supplies, H6663 [5DE], H6711 [12DE]

Quincy, MA: dedication of Francis X. Bellotti Courthouse, E1636 [21SE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1433), H952 [27FE], H997–H1003 [28FE], E253 [27FE]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), H5104, H5105 [23JY]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 3556), H5103, H5104 [23JY]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

Shelton, Randy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Big Voices for Little Texans Judge of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Ships and vessels: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, E615 [23AP]

Streit, Michael: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H3984 [26JN], H4068, H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H2213 [27AP], E470 [28MR]

——— permit televising of proceedings, H701 [14FE]

——— permit televising of proceedings (H.R. 3572), H738 [15FE]

Sussex County, NJ: anniversary of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, E821 [16MY]

Taylor, Charles: conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, E685 [27AP]

Ternus, Marsha: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), H4888–H4894 [17JY]

Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3016, H3017 [17MY]

Trademark Act: correct an error relative to remedies for dilution (H.R. 6215), H5795 [11SE]

Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (H.R. 5593), E730 [8MY]

Veterans: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts, H2389 [8MY]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (H.R. 6116), H6353–H6355 [14NO]

Will, Kevin: sentencing of Johoan Rodriguez on charges of intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer relative to death of Kevin Will, E1032 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1191 [1MR], S1646 [14MR], S1981–S1984 [22MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (H.R. 1791), S78 [24JA], S6666 [21SE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 2299), S2500 [18AP]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

Arts and humanities: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (S. 2212), S1848–S1850 [20MR]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4607 [26JN], S5246 [23JY], S5449 [26JY], S5631, S5632, S5642–S5651 [30JY]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S2907–S2913 [7MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

Bencivengo, Cathy A.: nomination to be district judge, S417–S420 [9FE], S1067 [28FE]

Berg, Terrence G.: nomination to be district judge, S7656, S7659, S7664 [6DE]

Bernal, Jesus G.: nomination to be district judge, S7732–S7737 [11DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Brann, Matthew W.: nomination to be district judge, S6520 [20SE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8273 [20DE]

Brodie, Margo Kitsy: nomination to be district judge, S1039–S1041 [27FE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1019 [17FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

Business and industry: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (S. 3389), S5086 [17JY]

Cedar Rapids, IA: dedication of U.S. Courthouse, S8035 [13DE]

Civil liberties: prohibit unreasonable search or seizure of records of individuals held by a third party without express consent or issuance of a probable cause warrant, S8406, S8407, S8422, S8424, S8428 [27DE]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, S5914 [2AU]

——— clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), S8320 [20DE]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1981–S1984 [22MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S2758–S2761 [26AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2722 [25AP]

Credit: settlement in class-action lawsuit filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and financial institutions, S5961 [2AU]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, S2667 [25AP], S2791 [26AP]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography, S2757, S2792 [26AP]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking, S3507 [23MY], S3566, S3567 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1431 [6MR]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (H.R. 4223), S6671 [21SE]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, S3960 [12JN], S4353 [20JN]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7394 [4DE]

——— provide criminal penalties for stalking, S1701 [15MR], S2592 [23AP], S2718 [25AP], S6304, S6305 [13SE]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S1928 [21MR]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (S. 3556), S6458 [19SE]

Curiel, Gonzalo P.: nomination to be district judge, S6609, S6610 [21SE]

Davis, Brian J.: nomination to be district judge, S7659 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S7141 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (S. 3365), S4823 [10JY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (S. 3335), S4421 [21JN]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S2592 [23AP]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8399–S8406, S8420–S8424, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8461 [28DE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230, S8231 [19DE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior: settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

District courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (H.R. 5512), S6674 [21SE]

District of Columbia: revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), S4790, S4791 [9JY]

Dowdell, John E.: confirmation as district judge, S7974 [12DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, S7732, S7736 [11DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Drain, Gershwin A.: nomination to be district judge, S5927–S5932 [2AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5921 [2AU]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1671 [14MR], S2115, S2116, S2149–S2153 [28MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to sanction by court after failure to raise lack of subject matter jurisdiction as a reason to dismiss case, S2151–S2153 [28MR]

Durkin, Thomas M.: nomination to be district judge, S8063–S8067 [17DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8045 [13DE]

Ecology and environment: expedite environmental and judicial review of projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, S2144 [28MR]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

El Salvador: democracy efforts, S5655 [30JY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8229 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to implement rule to improve Federal permitting and review process of infrastructure projects, S2144 [28MR]

——— require use of existing environmental review documents to expedite oil and gas permitting, S2146 [28MR]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE], S1711–S1714 [15MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1682 [14MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S8385–S8410, S8412–S8425, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8455–S8462, S8515, S8516 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), unanimous-consent agreement, S8343, S8374 [21DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

Fowlkes, John T., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S4800–S4804 [10JY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4765 [29JN]

Freedom of speech: provide special motion to dismiss ‘‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’’ (SLAPPs) to protect journalists and Internet service providers (S. 3493), S5983 [2AU]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE], S811, S812 [16FE], S885–S888 [17FE], S1039 [27FE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S838 [16FE]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Geraci, Frank P., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S8011–S8015 [13DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8004 [13DE]

Gerrard, John M.: nomination to be district judge, S15–S21, S23, S24, S26 [23JA]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to decisions on use of electrocution in capital punishment cases, S16–S19, S23, S26 [23JA]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (S. 3382), S4958–S4960 [12JY]

Greenberg, William S.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8375 [21DE]

Grimm, Paul W.: nomination to be district judge, S7332–S7336 [3DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7307 [30NO]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1710–S1714 [15MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1682 [14MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S2758–S2761 [26AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2722 [25AP]

Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3880 [11JN], S3948 [12JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2282 [29MR], S2288 [16AP]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S3141 [15MY], S3768–S3773 [6JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3739 [6JN]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S3674–S3677 [4JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3655 [24MY]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: confirmation as circuit judge, S4148 [13JN]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S3771 [6JN], S3835 [7JN], S3878–S3890 [11JN], S3947–S3950 [12JN], S4199 [14JN]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3835 [7JN]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to decisions and position on the death penalty, S3881, S3886, S3887 [11JN], S3947 [12JN]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3879, S3882–S3889 [11JN]

Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, S3067–S3069 [10MY]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (S. 2090), S5317 [24JY]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (S. 3311), S6667 [21SE]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S554–S558 [13FE], S592, S598 [14FE], S671–S673 [15FE], S811 [16FE]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S410 [9FE]

Judiciary: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), S2556 [19AP], S3680 [4JN]

——— prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 4967), S3102, S3103 [10MY]

Kayatta, William J., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3771 [6JN], S4607 [26JN], S5246 [23JY], S5643 [30JY]

Knowles, Kimberley S.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S6005 [2AU]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (S. 2276), S2253 [29MR], S3620 [24MY]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1066 [28FE], S1571 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2907–S2913 [7MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S3771 [6JN], S4218 [14JN], S4223, S4226–S4230 [18JN]

Mannion, Malachy E.: nomination to be district judge, S6520 [20SE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8273 [20DE]

Maryland Legal Services Corp.: anniversary, S8298 [20DE]

McNulty, Kevin: nomination to be district judge, S3141 [15MY], S5003–S5007 [16JY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4942 [12JY]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S2115, S2149–S2154 [28MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

Murphy, Donna M.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4449 [25JN]

——— nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, unanimous-consent request, S2224 [29MR], S4451, S4452 [25JN]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

Native Americans: provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188 (H.R. 1272), S6674 [21SE]

News media: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (S. 410), S1707 [15MR]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1067 [28FE], S2907–S2913 [7MY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1981–S1984 [22MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8390, S8400, S8403–S8406, S8415–S8417, S8420, S8423–S8425 [27DE], S8456–S8462 [28DE]

Olguin, Fernando M.: nomination to be district judge, S8063–S8067 [17DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8045 [13DE]

Phillips, Mary E.: nomination to be district judge, S1410–S1413 [6MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1374 [2MR]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S5947 [2AU]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1569 [12MR], S3653–S3655 [24MY], S8374 [21DE], S8627 [1JA]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S19–S21 [23JA], S139 [30JA], S362–S364 [7FE], S418–S420 [9FE], S554–S559 [13FE], S598 [14FE], S671–S673 [15FE], S811–S813 [16FE], S1039, S1040 [27FE], S1065–S1068, S1073–S1077 [28FE], S1191 [1MR], S1402, S1411 [6MR], S1559, S1570 [12MR], S1584–S1591, S1606–S1608 [13MR], S1639–S1646, S1658, S1659, S1664, S1671, S1677 [14MR], S1711–S1714 [15MR], S1981–S1983 [22MR], S2149–S2151 [28MR], S2305–S2307, S2311 [16AP], S2585 [23AP], S2758 [26AP], S2907–S2913 [7MY], S3117–S3122 [14MY], S3140–S3142 [15MY], S3307, S3315 [21MY], S3674, S3675 [4JN], S3768–S3773 [6JN], S3878, S3887 [11JN], S4226–S4230 [18JN], S4438 [25JN], S4606–S4610 [26JN], S4800–S4803 [10JY], S5003–S5005 [16JY], S5245–S5247, S5250 [23JY], S5642–S5651 [30JY], S5927, S5928, S5964 [2AU], S6033, S6036 [10SE], S6494, S6495, S6520 [20SE], S6609–S6611 [21SE], S6787–S6790 [14NO], S7207 [29NO], S7333–S7335 [3DE], S7445, S7446 [5DE], S7656, S7659 [6DE], S7732 [11DE], S8011–S8013 [13DE], S8063, S8064 [17DE], S8375–S8377 [21DE], S8656, S8657 [2JA]

——— Senate use of filibuster to block nominations, S1645 [14MR], S3118 [14MY]

Privacy: protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (S. 2076), S390 [7FE], S1814 [19MR]

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

Rice, Thomas O.: nomination to be district judge, S1401, S1410–S1413 [6MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1374 [2MR]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: designate (H.R. 4347), S6666, S6667 [21SE]

——— designate (S. 2251), S2246 [29MR]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 3556), S6666 [21SE]

Rose, Stephanie M.: nomination to be district judge, S6025, S6026, S6033–S6038 [10SE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6004 [2AU]

Rosenbaum, Robin S.: nomination to be district judge, S4601, S4606–S4610 [26JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4425 [21JN]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1073 [28FE], S3117–S3122 [14MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3104 [10MY]

Russia: characterize conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that undermines the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 65), S8356 [21DE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

Schofield, Lorna G.: nomination to be district judge, S8011–S8015 [13DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8004 [13DE]

Schwartz, Patty: nomination to be circuit judge, S5006 [16JY]

SEC: enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (S. 3416), S5259 [23JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S1642 [14MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (S. Res. 506), S4642 [26JN]

——— authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (S. Res. 485), S3799 [6JN]

Shea, Michael P.: nomination to be district judge, S7445–S7448 [5DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7307 [30NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to drafting of amicus brief in Kelo v. New London, CT, on allowing local government seizure of private property, S7448 [5DE]

Shelby, Robert J.: nomination to be district judge, S6609, S6610 [21SE]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S3141 [15MY], S5006 [16JY], S5202 [19JY], S5244–S5251 [23JY]

Shwartz, Patty: nomination to be circuit judge, S3141 [15MY], S3771 [6JN], S4187 [14JN], S4607 [26JN], S5246 [23JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— apply Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges to justices and establish procedures for the recusal of justices from cases, S1402 [6MR]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

——— decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4433, S4439–S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S2588 [23AP]

——— permit televising of proceedings (S. 1945), S1402 [6MR], S1919 [21MR]

——— permit televising of proceedings (S. 1945), unanimous-consent request, S1920, S1921 [21MR]

Taranto, Richard G.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3771 [6JN], S4607 [26JN], S5246 [23JY], S5643 [30JY]

Taxation: provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (S. 2291), S2395 [17AP]

Thacker, Stephanie D.: confirmation as circuit judge, S2490 [18AP]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S2305, S2310, S2312 [16AP]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2275 [29MR]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1066 [28FE], S1571 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2910 [7MY], S3117–S3123 [14MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3104 [10MY]

Tigar, Jon S.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8273 [20DE]

Trademark Act: correct an error relative to remedies for dilution (H.R. 6215), S6665 [21SE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8046 [13DE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (H.R. 6116), S8046 [13DE]

Walker, Mark E.: nomination to be district judge, S7656, S7659 [6DE]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1067 [28FE], S3252 [17MY], S3307–S3316 [21MY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3296, S3313 [21MY]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S2585, S2586 [23AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2556 [19AP]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Reports

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: Constitution Project (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

Nominations to U.S. Circuit and District Courts by President Obama During the 111th and 112th Congresses: Barry J. McMillion, Congressional Research Service (excerpt), S3772 [6JN]

Reports filed

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1791), S4821 [10JY]

Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471), S7214 [29NO]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471) (S. Rept. 112–258), S8302 [20DE]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 591) (H. Rept. 112–416), H1426 [20MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1379) (S. Rept. 112–178), S4460 [25JN]

Dept. of Justice Protection of Crime Victims’ Rights and Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 250), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Divisional Realignment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5512) (H. Rept. 112–497), H3177 [29MY]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3742) (H. Rept. 112–613), H5077 [19JY]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4369) (H. Rept. 112–687), H6273 [21SE]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Government Litigation Savings Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 112–39), H1366 [16MR]

Improve Enactment of Certain Laws Relative to Public Contracts: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6080) (H. Rept. 112–662), H5764 [10SE]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3311), S4821 [10JY]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6185) (H. Rept. 112–661), H5764 [10SE]

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1272), S5870 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1272) (H. Rept. 112–501), H3265 [30MY]

Nomination of Albert G. Lauber To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8364 [21DE]

Nomination of Andrew D. Hurwitz To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1194 [1MR]

Nomination of Angela T. Dickinson To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7214 [29NO]

Nomination of Brian J. Davis To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Coral Wong Pietsch To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Fernando M. Olguin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Frank P. Geraci, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of George L. Russell III To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Gershwin A. Drain To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Gonzalo P. Curiel To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Gregory K. Davis To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Jeffrey J. Helmick To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Jesus G. Bernal To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of John E. Dowdell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of John J. Tharp, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Nomination of John S. Leonardo To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of John T. Fowlkes, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of John Z. Lee To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Jon S. Tigar To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of Katherine Polk Failla To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Kevin McNulty To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of Kristine Gerhard Baker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Lorna G. Schofield To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Malachy E. Mannion To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Margaret Bartley To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Mark A. Barnett To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Mark E. Walker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Matthew W. Brann To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

Nomination of Michael A. Shipp To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of Michael P. Shea To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Pamela Ki Mai Chen To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Patrick A. Miles, Jr., To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Patty Shwartz To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Paul J. Watford To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S322 [2FE]

Nomination of Paul W. Grimm To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Richard G. Taranto To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach To be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Robert J. Shelby To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Ronald L. Buch To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8364 [21DE]

Nomination of Roy W. McLeese III To Be District of Columbia Court of Appeals Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Scott L. Silliman To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Stephanie M. Rose To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2545 [19AP]

Nomination of Terrence G. Berg To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Thomas M. Durkin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of Timothy S. Hillman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of Troy L. Nunley To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of William B. Pollard III To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Nomination of William H. Orrick III, To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Nomination of William J. Kayatta, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2545 [19AP]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Officer Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2276), S3514 [23MY]

Permit Televising of Supreme Court Proceedings: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1945), S567 [13FE]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1433) (H. Rept. 112–401), H943 [17FE]

R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1073) (H. Rept. 112–711), H7423 [20DE]

Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2251), S8451 [27DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4347) (H. Rept. 112–614), H5077 [19JY]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2326), S8451 [27DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3556) (H. Rept. 112–456), H2266 [27AP]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4383) (H. Rept. 112–528), H3706 [15JN]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 112–549), H3981 [25JN]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (SAFE DOSES) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1002) (S. Rept. 112–204), S6062 [10SE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3862) (H. Rept. 112–593), H4827 [11JY]

Trademark Act Error Correction Relative to Remedies for Dilution: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6215) (H. Rept. 112–647), H5764 [10SE]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 112–508), H3265 [30MY]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307–H1359 [9MR], H5338–H5405 [31JY]

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Several Representatives and Scholars, H1504 [22MR]

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Subpoena Notices

Chesterfield, VA, General District Court, H5902 [12SE]

Circuit Court for Deshutes County, OR, H185 [27JA]

District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, H2292 [7MY]

District Court of North Carolina, Wake County, H7431 [24DE]

Fairfax County, VA, Circuit Court, H5848 [11SE]

Massachusetts Dept. of Industrial Accidents, H1963 [18AP]

Philadelphia, PA, Municipal Court, Criminal Division, H5729, H5730 [10SE]

Superior Court for the State of North Carolina, Surry County, H3346 [31MY]

Superior Court of California, North Valley District, H1654 [28MR]

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, H7 [13JA]

Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings, H6431 [27NO]

Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, H4892 [17JY]

27th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Landry, LA, H5329 [30JY]

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H185 [27JA], H2667 [15MY]

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, H887 [16FE]

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, H1003 [28FE]

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, H2292 [7MY]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Free Press Act (S. 3493), S5985 [2AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

H. Res. 558, direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens, H928 [17FE]

H. Res. 591, consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1443 [21MR]

H. Res. 596, return to House of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1593 [27MR]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 668, refer to the Court of Federal claims H.R. 5862, pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets, H7280 [19DE]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1501–H1503 [22MR]

H.R. 1272, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act, H3723 [18JN]

H.R. 1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H997–H999 [28FE]

H.R. 3556, Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY, H5103 [23JY]

H.R. 3668, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act, H3719 [18JN]

H.R. 3742, Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM, H5102 [23JY]

H.R. 3796, Child Protection and Safety Act programs relative to sex offender management and registration reauthorization, H5451 [31JY]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

H.R. 4086, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, H1370 [19MR]

H.R. 4201, Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3234 [30MY]

H.R. 4223, Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement To Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act, H3991 [26JN]

H.R. 4347, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, H5104 [23JY]

H.R. 4967, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act, H2492 [9MY]

H.R. 5512, Divisional Realignment Act, H3191 [30MY]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5890 [12SE]

H.R. 6029, Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act, S8229 [19DE], H5506 [31JY]

H.R. 6063, Child Protection Act, H5507 [31JY]

H.R. 6080, improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts, H5796–H5814 [11SE]

H.R. 6116, provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court, H6353 [14NO]

H.R. 6166, James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA, H7317 [19DE]

H.R. 6185, Local Courthouse Safety Act, H5791 [11SE]

H.R. 6215, Trademark Act error correction relative to remedies for dilution, H5795 [11SE]

H.R. 6633, Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX, H7318 [19DE]

H.R. 6671, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H6849 [18DE]

S. 1379, D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act, S4790 [9JY], S4831 [10JY], H6772 [13DE]

S. 1710, James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK, H1141 [5MR]

S. 1947, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, S7393 [4DE]

S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

S. 2045, require U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia, S8046 [13DE]

S. 2076, Local Courthouse Safety Act, S391 [7FE]

S. 2090, extend period of time provided to Indian Law and Order Commission to produce a required report, S5318 [24JY]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act, S1736 [15MR]

S. 2212, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, S1849 [20MR]

S. 2251, Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse, Juneau, AK, S2246 [29MR]

S. 2291, Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act, S2396–S2398 [17AP]

S. 2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act, S2501 [18AP]

S. 2318, Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act, S8230 [19DE], H7461 [30DE]

S. 3311, James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT, S6667 [21SE], H7318 [19DE]

S. 3335, Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act, S4422 [21JN]

S. 3365, State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act, S4824 [10JY]

S. 3381, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4954–S4958 [12JY]

S. 3389, Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act, S5086 [17JY]

S. 3416, Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act, S5260–S5262 [23JY]

S. 3493, Free Press Act, S5984 [2AU]

S. 3687, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. 3708, Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Child Act, S8365 [21DE]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 485, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al., S3783, S3799 [6JN]

S. Res. 506, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler, S4639, S4642 [26JN]

COVERDALE, SHIRLEY E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1280 [18JY]

COVEY, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

COVEY, STEPHEN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1287 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5181 [19JY]

COWAN, GEORGE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2653 [24AP]

COWAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E294 [1MR]

COWAN, KRISTOR W.

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2242 [27AP]

COWART, CHRISTINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7392 [4DE], S8449 [27DE]

COWDEN, GORDON W.

Obituaries

Personal, H5299 [26JY]

COWEN, ALISA

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act, E688 [27AP]

COX, DAWSON

Poems

‘‘Dawson, You Are So Awesome, You Are So Dawsome, As Can Be!’’, E2018 [31DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2018 [31DE]

COX, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2024 [31DE]

COX, J. DAVID

Remarks in Senate

American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center (organization): Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award recipient, S3039 [9MY]

COX, J’DEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E485 [29MR]

COX, KAYLA

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E621 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E621 [24AP]

COX, REGINALD

Remarks in House

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

COX, STEPHEN

Articles and editorials

Ronald Hamowy, R.I.P., E1786 [16NO]

COX, T. RANDOLPH

Remarks in House

YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV: Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380 [1AU]

COX, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Encore.org (organization): Purpose Prize recipient, E1930 [13DE]

COX, VERONICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2036 [2JA]

COYLE, ROBERT E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3231 [16MY]

COYNE, ANN

Remarks in Senate

National Association of Social Workers: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2082 [27MR]

COYNE, RUTH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1593 [21SE]

COZEWITH, ARTHUR

Addresses

Memorial Day, E1014 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1014 [7JN]

COZY HARBOR SEAFOOD, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5481 [26JY]

CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E486 [29MR]

CRAIG, ANTHONY

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5 [10JA]

CRAIG, RICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4721 [28JN]

CRANDALL, LAUREN

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Pittsburgh, PA, area participants, E1497 [12SE]

CRANE, SAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E498 [29MR]

CRANE, TX

Remarks in House

Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600, E1610 [21SE]

CRANSTON, RI

Remarks in Senate

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3822 [7JN]

CRAPO, MIKE (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3792 [6JN], S3848, S3849 [7JN], S3913, S3916 [11JN], S3992, S3998 [12JN], S4357, S4370 [20JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7983 [12DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1544 [8MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6822 [14NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4830 [10JY], S4896 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5687 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2741 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S4204 [14JN]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S6064 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S4637 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S4205 [14JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 1707), S43 [23JA]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 432), S2655 [24AP]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

FDIC: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

FEMA: reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4822 [10JY] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see S. 1906), S1791 [19MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S568 [13FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S2968 [8MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1148 [29FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3088 [10MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S5258 [23JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S2928 [7MY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 2057), S261 [1FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S2602 [23AP]

Mental health: strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (see S. 2367), S2731 [25AP]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 309), S2393 [17AP]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 2342), S2970 [8MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see S. 1763), S909 [17FE]

——— deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see S. 2389), S2821 [26AP]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S2325 [16AP]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see S. 1423), S6745 [13NO]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 2166), S1459 [7MR]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S2031 [26MR]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 2150), S1460 [7MR]

States: recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S4204 [14JN]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: suspend sales of petroleum products until certain conditions are met (see S. 2100), S700 [15FE]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO]

——— permanently extend the private mortgage insurance tax deduction (see S. 3470), S5870 [1AU]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3632 [24MY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S3043 [9MY]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Interior: provide for Indian trust asset management reform (see S. 3679), S8041 [13DE]

Financial institutions: implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

FRS: require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a small business review panel on the qualified mortgage rule before the Bureau can go forward with a final rule (see S. 3571), S6454 [19SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 501), S4368 [20JN]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 362), S208 [31JA]

Nuclear energy: tribute to NRC and Dept. of Energy for hosting of Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the U.S. (see S. Res. 454), S3087 [10MY]

Letters

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: by, H7317 [19DE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4123 [13JN]

——— sugar price support program funding, S4123 [13JN]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S3726•–S3728• [5JN]

Armstrong, Karen: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S5864 [1AU]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3206 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3206 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3206 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3206 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3206 [16MY]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205• [31JA]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S6262• [12SE]

Kramer, Jerry: endorse Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, S3898• [11JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2770 [26AP]

Tributes

Appleton, Steve, S562• [13FE]

Bauer, Richard L., S4819• [10JY]

Butterfield, Francis J., S8039• [13DE]

Donald, Kirkland, S6538• [20SE]

Eardley, Richard, S5132• [18JY]

Hogge, James E., S8039• [13DE]

Kotter, Roger D., S36• [23JA]

Rohleder, Patricia R. McCoy, S4295• [19JN]

Swisher, Joseph (Perry), S4295• [19JN]

CRAVAACK, CHIP (a Representative from Minnesota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3061 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3548, H3579 [6JN], H3641 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4137, H4139 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3405 [1JN], H3460 [5JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4845 [12JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2535 [9MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H220 [31JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H3164 [18MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H802 [15FE]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6280 [21SE]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H640 [8FE]

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 126), H512 [6FE]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6280 [21SE]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H903 [16FE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Courts: prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H220 [31JA]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2288 [27AP]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H3103 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H82 [19JA]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H2448 [8MY]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 3158), H5328 [26JY]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H376 [1FE]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4656 [29JN]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2570 [9MY]

——— protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H220 [31JA]

Fish and fishing: provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H220 [31JA]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H5712 [2AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H2328 [7MY]

——— repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H1741 [28MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H2447 [8MY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1367 [16MR]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H5860 [11SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H966 [27FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2716 [15MY]

——— recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H1642 [27MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H950 [24FE]

Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts (see H.R. 2770), H6701 [11DE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (see H.R. 6661), H6806 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H1741 [28MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see H.R. 1173), H115 [23JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public lands: release certain wilderness study areas from continued management as de facto wilderness areas and release certain inventoried National Forest System roadless areas from certain land use restrictions (see H.R. 1581), H966 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5293 [25JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H903 [16FE]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3734 [18JN]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H5202 [24JY]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H220 [31JA]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1741 [28MR]

——— repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 547), H1741 [28MR]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H1100 [29FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H5860 [11SE]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1428 [20MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2570 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H1845 [16AP]

Clean Air Act: provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (see H.R. 6507), H6274 [21SE]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (see H.R. 5544), H2441 [8MY]

——— remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (see H.R. 5797), H3102 [17MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (H.R. 4350), H1845 [16AP]

Clean Air Act: provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (H.R. 6507), H6278 [21SE]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H2444 [8MY]

——— remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (H.R. 5797), H3104 [17MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H223 [1FE]

Letters

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Tim Spreck, Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance, H5607 [1AU]

Memorandums

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

——— D.L. Nichols, Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

Remarks

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139 [27JN]

Budget: deficit, H69 [18JA]

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), H2048 [24AP]

Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding for development or submission of proposals to expand authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, H3460 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), E859• [18MY]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), H2697 [15MY]

——— recognize essential service provided by fighter wings performing Aerospace Control Alert missions in defending sovereign U.S. airspace, E859• [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H582 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3548 [6JN], H3641, H3642 [7JN]

——— prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3641, H3642 [7JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle, H4137, H4139 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4137, H4139 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3460 [5JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H192 [31JA]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845, H4846 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4845, H4846 [12JY]

Minnesota: ensure that private property interests are not negatively impacted by exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5883, H5884 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5014 [19JY], H5874, H5882, H5883, H5884, H5885 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5782 [11SE]

——— remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (H.R. 5797), H5606, H5608 [1AU]

——— require land appraisals based on accepted Federal standards before exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5885 [12SE]

——— restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5882 [12SE]

Native Americans: provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188 (H.R. 1272), H3724 [18JN]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2535, H2536 [9MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3792 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3792 [19JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2535, H2536 [9MY]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 620), H1984 [19AP]

Transportation Security Administration: Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3548 [6JN]

Votes: correction, E351• [8MR]

Tributes

Hed, John R., H736 [15FE]

CRAVATH, CATE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2272 [29MR]

CRAVEN, JASPER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

CRAVERO, JIM

Remarks in House

Music and dance: tribute to ‘‘All About Bullies . . . Big and Small’’ album production team, E916 [31MY]

CRAWFORD, BRIAN

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

CRAWFORD, EDWARD

Remarks in House

Irish American Archives Society: Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

CRAWFORD, ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ (a Representative from Arkansas)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H572 [7FE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H220 [31JA]

——— provide further protection for puppies, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 835), H4865 [12JY]

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5923 [12SE]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H182 [25JA]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H4908 [17JY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H3405 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify maximum distance between Farm Service Agency county offices for purposes of the closure or relocation of a county office (see H.R. 4330), H2212 [26AP]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H4158 [27JN]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H4158 [27JN]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H2570 [9MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2134 [25AP]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H6062 [14SE]

——— provide that certain rules on emission standards for reciprocating internal combustion engines have no force or effect on certain engines used to generate electricity or operate a water pump (see H.R. 3185), H2569 [9MY]

Executive Office of the President: define advisors often characterized as ‘‘czars’’ and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 59), H1915 [17AP]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H476 [3FE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H115 [23JA]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H6061 [14SE] (see H.R. 5708), H5010 [18JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H802 [15FE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H27 [17JA]

Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H5202 [24JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H1915 [17AP]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H3404 [1JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1915 [17AP]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H1543 [22MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

——— make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2072 [24AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H27 [17JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H5202 [24JY]

Medicare: provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H6369 [14NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H694 [9FE]

Motor vehicles: exempt certain class A driver’s license holders in the agriculture industry from requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement when operating certain service vehicles (see H.R. 2429), H726 [14FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and reestablish position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (see H.R. 3455), H182 [25JA]

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (see H.R. 3870), H374 [1FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1742 [28MR]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H5766 [10SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1306 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (see H.R. 3869), H374 [1FE]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H3976 [21JN]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6062 [14SE]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H3700 [8JN]

——— increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H3577 [6JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5202 [24JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1978 [18AP]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2569 [9MY]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H2447 [8MY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2570 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: support designation of ‘‘Initial Success or Total Failure’’ as official motto of explosive ordnance disposal organizations (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

Budget: provide incentive for Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: create a centralized website for reports issued by inspectors general (see H.R. 4404), H2029 [19AP]

Fish and fishing: ensure continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs (see H.R. 5931), H3698 [8JN]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: provide certain exemptions relative to taking of migratory game birds (see H.R. 6665), H6806 [13DE]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

Taxation: authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts (see H.R. 3885), H439 [2FE]

——— impose a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: provide incentive for Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: create a centralized website for reports issued by inspectors general (H.R. 4404), H2031 [19AP]

Fish and fishing: ensure continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs (H.R. 5931), H3699 [8JN]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: provide certain exemptions relative to taking of migratory game birds (H.R. 6665), H6807 [13DE]

Taxation: authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts (H.R. 3885), H440 [2FE]

——— impose a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1027 [29FE], H5137 [24JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3691 [8JN]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4708 [10JY], H5931 [13SE]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), H7495 [31DE]

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

Arkansas County, AR: anniversary of Arkansas County Bank, H2051 [24AP]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Budget: deficit, H69 [18JA]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H644 [9FE]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 3158), H5608, H5609 [1AU]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, H2013 [19AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1522 [22MR]

Mammoth Spring, AR: tribute to Mammoth Spring High School boys’ basketball team, H1648 [28MR]

Mountain Home, AR: Mountain Home High School robotics team winners of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition, H4076 [27JN]

——— tribute to Mountain Home Bomb Squad baseball team, H5209 [25JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1264 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1522 [22MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1264 [7MR]

Postal Service: decision to maintain services to rural areas, H2638 [10MY]

——— prohibit closing of any post office which results in more than a certain distance between any 2 post offices (H.R. 3370), H2458 [9MY], H2638 [10MY]

Taylor, Howarth: Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H4894 [17JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5772 [11SE]

Transportation: authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 897), H5604, H5605, H5606 [1AU]

Votes: position on missed, H997• [28FE], E826• [17MY]

Tributes

Allen, John, H2214 [27AP]

Ballard, Stan, H4916 [18JY]

Bennett, Kenneth, H6347 [14NO]

Cheshier, Ralph, H2723 [16MY]

D’Augustine, Joseph, H1795 [29MR]

Dunklin, George, H5117 [23JY]

Hamilton, Reta, H5137 [24JY]

Huling, John, H2816 [17MY]

Kaczynski, Donald, H3487 [6JN]

Low, Sara E., H5772 [11SE]

Mosko, Christopher, H2816 [17MY]

Parr, Christine, H1028 [29FE]

Patchell, Betty R. Stair, H1857 [17AP]

Swaim, Jerol, H1584 [27MR]

CREAL SPRINGS, IL

Remarks in House

Creal Springs School: anniversary, E847 [18MY]

CREATING AMERICAN PROSPERITY THROUGH PRESERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2479), H3484 [6JN]

CREATING SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Taxation: extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (see S. 2050), S208 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

Taxation: extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (S. 2050), S210 [31JA]

Texts of

S. 2050, Small Business Tax Extenders Act, S211 [31JA]

CREDIT related term(s) Consumers

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

How the Fed Favors the 1%, E706 [7MY]

Job Gains Reflect Hope a Recovery Is Blooming, H527 [7FE]

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

That Comeback Trail for the Economy? Here, It’s Littered With Foreclosures, H672 [9FE]

To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children, S2672 [25AP]

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion?, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— ensure that relocation of an active duty servicemember away from the servicemember’s principal residence does not prevent the refinancing of a mortgage on that residence (see H.R. 4740), H2125 [25AP]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see S. 3323), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit institutions of higher education that have a certain cohort default rate from receiving veterans’ education benefits (see H.R. 5836), H3161 [18MY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

——— simplify the process for determining the need and eligibility of students for financial assistance (see H.R. 6558), H6276 [21SE]

Consumers: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S5304 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies by public utility companies (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S1194 [1MR]

——— preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions (see H.R. 6706), H7435 [27DE]

——— prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving auto insurance (see H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

——— protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H692 [9FE]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H943 [17FE]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program to develop innovative financial products that encourage savings and wealth-creation among active servicemembers and reduce use of predatory lenders (see H.R. 5946), H3702 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 2192), S1733 [15MR]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize use of multifamily housing subject to a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act as workforce residential housing (see S. 2035), S131 [26JA] (see H.R. 3825), H181 [25JA]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide for semiannual actuarial studies of FHA mortgage insurance program during periods that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund does not meet minimum capital ratio requirements (see H.R. 3853), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program (see S. 3348), S4674 [27JN]

——— make home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 4482), H2064 [24AP]

Education: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see S. 3678), S8041 [13DE] (see H.R. 4264), H1641 [27MR]

——— establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (see S. 3047), S3041 [9MY]

——— establish Second Chance at Homeownership Program (see H.R. 4172), H1304 [8MR]

Financial Consumers Association: establish to advance rights and remedies available to consumers relative to financial services transactions (see H.R. 6667), H6806 [13DE]

Financial institutions: establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S5487 [26JY]

——— exclude credit union loans made to Main Street businesses from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4293), H1740 [28MR]

——— exempt community banks from certain escrow requirements (see S. 2278), S2243 [29MR]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (see H.R. 6037), H4156 [27JN]

——— permit certain current loans that would otherwise be treated as non-accrual loans as accrual loans for certain purposes (see H.R. 4029), H725 [14FE]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

——— require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

——— specify that courses offered by lenders for their own employees may not satisfy pre-licensing or continuing education requirements of mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 6158), H5077 [19JY]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 633), H2126 [25AP]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see S. 2078), S388 [7FE]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (see H.R. 6694), H7424 [20DE]

——— encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

——— establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H77 [18JA]

——— establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see S. 2093), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H1804 [29MR]

——— prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see S. 3484), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 3849), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (see H.R. 6395), H5999 [13SE]

——— require closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 2909), S2966 [8MY]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6467), H6231 [20SE]

——— require servicers to provide responses to mortgagors requesting residential mortgage loan refinancing (see S. 3177), S3174 [15MY]

National Consumer Credit Corporations: create a Federal charter (see H.R. 6139), H5008 [18JY]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (see S. 3589), S6545 [20SE]

Real estate: require holder of subordinate lien on property that secures a federally related mortgage loan, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a timely decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 6153), H5077 [19JY]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (see S. 3672), S7976 [12DE] (see S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 4185), H1304 [8MR]

——— extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (see S. 2364), S2731 [25AP]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6274 [21SE]

——— increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3162 [18MY]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (see H.R. 3836), H186 [27JA]

——— provide for additional loan programs for veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5835), H3161 [18MY]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H5704 [2AU]

SEC: require nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to certify that they monitor the accuracy of credit ratings issued by the organization (see H.R. 6512), H6275 [21SE]

Small business: improve lending and cooperation between the National Credit Union Administration and SBA (see H.R. 4191), H1304 [8MR]

Taxation: allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— exclude from gross income of individual taxpayers discharges of indebtedness attributable to certain foreign residential mortgage obligations (see S. 2144), S1147 [29FE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H1390 [19MR] (see H.R. 4250), H1542 [22MR] (see H.R. 4336), H1804 [29MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend the deduction for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3999), H692 [9FE]

——— increase income limitations for student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 6010), H3975 [21JN]

——— permanently extend the private mortgage insurance tax deduction (see S. 3470), S5870 [1AU]

——— prevent an unfair tax burden for veterans and homeowners who have received assistance from the National Mortgage Settlement (see S. 3224), S3515 [23MY]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S2242 [29MR]

——— replace the mortgage interest deduction with a nonrefundable credit for indebtedness secured by a residence (see H.R. 6677), H7264 [18DE]

Truth in Lending Act: add a rule of construction relative to certain payments to an employee of a mortgage originator (see H.R. 4076), H943 [17FE]

——— improve certain provisions relative to the compensation of mortgage originators (see H.R. 4163), H1272 [7MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Histories

Prevent Further Restriction of Federal Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on Debt Secured by a First or Second Home (H. Res. 25), H5679 [2AU]

Letters

FHA solvency and efforts to rebuild Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund: Carol J. Galante, Acting Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8526 [30DE]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Motions

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Opinion polls

District of Columbia budget autonomy: Purple Insights (organization), H2024 [19AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, H3058, H3059 [17MY]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

——— affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

Consumers: provide reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions, H6163 [20SE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: regulate open-end credit loans to Armed Forces members and reduce use of predatory lenders, H5075 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503, H2504 [9MY]

District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money, H2022–H2024 [19AP], H4643–H4646 [29JN]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE], H675, H676 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H5134 [24JY], H5981 [13SE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H4694 [10JY]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

FDIC: repeal orderly liquidation authority to prevent failure of large financial firms, H2610 [10MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), H5737–H5740 [10SE]

Financial institutions: exclude small lenders from certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations (H.R. 3336), H2095–H2099 [25AP], E667 [26AP], E696 [27AP]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (H.R. 6037), H4076 [27JN]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

——— provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, H701 [14FE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

FRS: move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

Government regulations: exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, E201 [15FE]

Lithonia, GA: tribute to HomeSafe Georgia Foreclosure Prevention Event, H6597 [4DE]

Maritime Administration: Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program funding, H4051 [26JN]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (H.R. 6694), E1987 [21DE]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (H.R. 1498), H385 [2FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (H.R. 6504), H6838–H6840 [18DE]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (H.R. 3836), E84 [27JA]

——— provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (H.R. 3042), E1544 [14SE]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (H.R. 6296), H6115–H6118 [19SE], E1544 [14SE]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Small business: stimulate growth through accelerating Federal payments, reducing paperwork, improving access to loans and tax credits, and increasing investment expensing, E1229 [11JY]

Social Finance, Inc.: tribute, E1461 [10SE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (H.R. 5044), H6101–H6104 [19SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (H.R. 4290), E477 [28MR]

——— preserve deductions for mortgage interest and charitable donations, H5679 [2AU]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (H. Res. 25), H5679 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (S. 3179), S3175 [15MY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (S. 3323), S4372 [20JN]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

——— encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

Consumers: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (S. 3426), S5490 [26JY]

Courts: settlement in class-action lawsuit filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and financial institutions, S5961 [2AU]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow communities with rural development project loans to apply for certain other types of loans, S4281 [19JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: extend enforcement authority of the Military Lending Act to certian Federal agencies, S7332 [3DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and refusal to provide administrative documentation to Congress, S6793 [14NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program (S. 3348), S4682 [27JN]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4658 [27JN]

Education: funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246–S248 [1FE]

Eximbank: limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3148–S3150, S3156 [15MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), S8036 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

——— establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (S. 3047), S3044 [9MY]

Financial Guidance Center (organization): tribute, S33 [23JA]

Financial institutions: allegations of manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), S5959 [2AU]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (S. 3452), S5489 [26JY]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

——— provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, S361 [7FE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S2184 [28MR], S2234 [29MR]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

Government regulations: promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

——— prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S184–S186 [31JA], S304 [2FE]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Members of Congress: require public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, S245–S248 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

Mortgages: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

——— require servicers to provide responses to mortgagors requesting residential mortgage loan refinancing (S. 3177), S3463 [23MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (S. 3589), S6553 [20SE]

Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (S. 2364), S2732 [25AP]

——— extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program, S4876 [11JY]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Securities: comprehensively regulate derivatives markets to increase transparency and reduce risks in the financial system, S3403 [22MY]

South Dakota: anniversary of Services Center Federal Credit Union, S6264 [12SE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (S. 2250), S3463 [23MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Reports filed

Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3336) (H. Rept. 112–390), H639 [8FE]

Statements

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 3336, Small Business Credit Availability Act, H2095 [25AP]

H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act, H5737–H5739 [10SE]

H.R. 5044, exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans, H6101 [19SE]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 6296, Disaster Loan Fairness Act, H6115 [19SE]

H.R. 6504, Small Business Investment Company Modernization Act, H6838 [18DE]

S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5411 [31JY]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 3348, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program improvement, S4682 [27JN]

S. 3452, Protecting Consumers From Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, S5490 [26JY]

S. 3681, clarify SBA collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans, S8043 [13DE]

S. Res. 409, Financial Literacy Month, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

CREDIT ACCESS AND INCLUSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (see H.R. 4063), H901 [16FE]

Remarks in House

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (H.R. 4063), E218 [16FE]

CREDIT CARDS see Credit

CREDIT REFORM ACT

Amendments

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

Letters

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

Motions

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Budget: ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

Reports filed

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H523 [7FE]

CREDIT UNIONS see Financial Institutions

CREGAN, JOHN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E998 [6JN]

CREITOFF, RAQUEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1666 [28SE]

CRENSHAW, ANDER (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

British-American Interparliamentary Group, H3148 [18MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2212 [26AP]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H79 [18JA]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H1543 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H3577 [6JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4656 [29JN]

Dept. of HHS: limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Justice: convey a small parcel of Bureau of Prisons land to Leon County, FL (see H.R. 4151), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1391 [19MR]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H694 [9FE]

Ecology and environment: provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (see H.R. 6422), H6060 [14SE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H3171 [25MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1807 [29MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2716 [15MY]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H802 [15FE]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H1017 [28FE]

Fish and fishing: provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H6284 [25SE]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H3267 [30MY]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H1367 [16MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H1391 [19MR]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H5860 [11SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H903 [16FE]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2329 [7MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1428 [20MR]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2134 [25AP]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H3363 [31MY]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H3363 [31MY]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H3163 [18MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H944 [17FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H220 [31JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5202 [24JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H1153 [5MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3276), H182 [25JA]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H27 [17JA]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5328 [26JY]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H5079 [19JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H694 [9FE]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H3404 [1JN]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H4828 [11JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Wildlife: prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H115 [23JA]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6623 [4DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H5711 [2AU]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 6307), H5705 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (H.R. 6307), H5709 [2AU]

Poems

‘‘Intel,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1439• [3AU]

Remarks

Capitol Building and Grounds: U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3676 [8JN]

Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, H4937 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4937 [18JY]

Duval County, FL: anniversary of American Red Cross Life Saving Corps, E676• [26AP]

Florida: anniversary of landing by French explorer Jean Ribault, E462• [28MR]

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679 [8JN]

House of Representatives: franking budget funding, H3689 [8JN]

——— prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3682 [8JN]

——— prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683 [8JN]

——— reduce allotment of printed copies of the U.S. Code, H3683 [8JN]

——— tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665, H3675, H3676, H3679, H3680, H3682, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3689 [8JN]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680 [8JN]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E845• [18MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1395• [3AU]

Reports filed

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

Tables

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Tributes

Dandrea, Marcus W., E1439• [3AU]

Goss, Suzanne, E1111• [21JN]

Sinderbrand, Gary, E201• [15FE]

CRESCENZ, JOSEPH

Bills and resolutions

Philadelphia, PA: encourage the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to form an advisory committee to consider naming the hospital in honor of an individual or group of veterans (see H. Res. 625), H2031 [19AP]

CRESCO, IA

Remarks in House

Farlinger, Mark H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E501 [29MR]

CRESTON, IA

Remarks in House

Jennett, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1948 [18DE]

CRESTVIEW, FL

Remarks in House

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

CRETZ, GENE A.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5485 [26JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

CREWS, CLYDE W., JR.

Reports

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

CRIME related term(s) Espionage; Sexual Harassment; Terrorism

Amendments

Animals: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7403 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8085, S8089 [17DE], H7491 [31DE]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S8084, S8087 [17DE]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE], H7583 [2JA]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (H.R. 4362), S8085 [17DE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230 [19DE]

Drugs: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1430, S1431 [6MR]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8226, S8229 [19DE], H7453 [30DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

——— correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (H.R. 347), H953 [27FE]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2742 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2698, S2737, S2738, S2741 [25AP], S2795, S2841, S2842, S2843, S2864, S2865, S2884 [26AP]

Analyses

National Park System Critical Authorities Act (S. 3398), S5137 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Backward on Domestic Violence, S3229 [16MY]

Boy Lost in the Shadows, E1952 [19DE]

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants, E686 [27AP]

Delay on Domestic Violence, S5288 [24JY], S5348 [25JY]

Family & Children’s Place Has Money for Big Center, S904 [17FE]

Fedor Found Voice in Human-Traffic Battle, E1419 [3AU]

G.O.P. and Violence Against Women, S7207 [29NO]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Intractable Afghan Graft Hampering U.S. Strategy, H1290 [8MR]

Kremlin’s Blacklist, H6386 [15NO]

Lieutenant Colonel Davis, Death and Deception in Afghanistan, H577 [8FE]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Lye Attack Victim Writes of Forgiveness, S7657 [6DE]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

More Time for Justice, S2894 [7MY]

Newtown Puts Mental Services in Spotlight, E1952 [19DE]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Partisanship and the Violence Against Women Act, S3230 [16MY]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Protect Immigrant Women From Violence, H2765 [16MY]

Russia Plans To Retry Dead Lawyer in Tax Case, H6386 [15NO]

Three Cheers for the Magnitsky Act and American Values, H6407 [16NO]

Truth, Lies and Afghanistan—How Military Leaders Have Let Us Down, H576, H583 [8FE]

Weakening Violence Against Women Act Betrays Immigrant Victims, S6302 [13SE]

Who Will Defend the Defenders?, E959–E962 [1JN]

Why Malala Inspires Us, E1695 [12OC]

Bills and resolutions

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: call for arrest and prosecution for incitement to genocide (see H. Res. 807), H6318 [26OC]

Armed Forces: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4893 [11JY]

——— improve and enhance prevention and response to sexual assaults and sexual harassment (see S. 3647), S7215 [29NO]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see H.R. 5344), H2317 [7MY] (see H.R. 5638), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit issuance of a waiver for commissioning or enlistment for any individual convicted of a felony sexual offense (see S. 2137), S1088 [28FE]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see S. 3180), S3174 [15MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 4006), H692 [9FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2030 [19AP]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H82 [19JA]

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

——— encourage reporting of child abuse (see S. 3708), S8364 [21DE]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Civil rights: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

Colleges and universities: increase civil penalties for institutions of higher education that fail to comply with campus security disclosure and campus crime statistics policies (see S. 2285), S2324 [16AP]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE] (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

——— protect cyber privacy (see H.R. 6183), H5290 [25JY]

Constitutional amendments: protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1570 [26MR]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Courts: protect State and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation (see S. 2127), S909 [17FE]

——— provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see S. 3389), S5084 [17JY]

——— require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see S. 2175), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR] (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see S. 3358), S4724 [28JN]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4064 [26JN]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (see H.R. 4119), H1133 [1MR]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (see H.R. 6221), H5327 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authorized uses of funds in the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3704), S8302 [20DE]

——— dedicate funds from the Crime Victims Fund to victims of elder abuse (see S. 3294), S4203 [14JN] (see S. 3490), S5977 [2AU]

——— eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (see H.R. 6605), H6469 [27NO]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (see H.R. 6189), H5290 [25JY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 5770), H2713 [15MY] (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 6629), H6622 [4DE]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see S. 2254), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4292), H1740 [28MR]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (see S. 3335), S4417 [21JN]

——— improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

——— issue a report on the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (see S. 3373), S4893 [11JY]

——— prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (see H.R. 6302), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6628), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see S. 3688), S8071 [17DE] (see H.R. 4362), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 6014), H3975 [21JN]

——— provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see H.R. 3909), H512 [6FE]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

——— report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (see H.R. 6368), H5765 [10SE]

——— transmit to House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing of U.S. citizens and targets abroad (see H. Res. 819), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4077), H943 [17FE]

——— designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on activities assisting Mexico with drug cartel violence (see H.R. 4303), H1803 [29MR]

——— take steps in the U.N. to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 838), H7360 [19DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of U.S. territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns (see H.R. 6583), H6323 [2NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that employees who violate certain civil laws do not receive bonuses (see H.R. 4481), H2064 [24AP]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: amend (see H.R. 6556), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Domestic violence: consolidate, improve, and reauthorize programs that support families and victims in the justice system affected by domestic violence (see H.R. 3977), H640 [8FE]

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Drunken driving: modify minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (see H.R. 3810), H114 [23JA]

Economic Espionage Act: clarify scope (see S. 3642), S6947 [27NO]

Education: enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

Elections: prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see H.R. 5815), H3103 [17MY]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Electronics: make it unlawful to alter or remove the identification number of a mobile communications device (see S. 3186), S3174 [15MY]

Employment: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Families and domestic relations: establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2496 [18AP]

FBI: eliminate backlog in performing analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 6196), H5291 [25JY]

FDA: establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (see H.R. 6679), H7264 [18DE]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6685), H7359 [19DE]

——— combat illegal gun trafficking (see H.R. 6195), H5291 [25JY]

——— enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 4190), H1304 [8MR]

——— establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see S. 2188), S1613 [13MR]

——— more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H1641 [27MR]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

——— reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (see H.R. 6704), H7429 [21DE]

——— require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 6725), H7516 [31DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Flag—U.S.: protect (see S. 3296), S4203 [14JN]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H5999 [13SE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (see S. 3553), S6453 [19SE]

——— improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

——— make voting in a Federal election by an unlawfully present alien an aggravated felony (see S. 3579), S6545 [20SE]

——— restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Information technology: improve enforcement of criminal and civil law with respect to cloud computing (see S. 3569), S6454 [19SE]

International law: combat trafficking in human organs (H.R. 6148) (see H.R. 6573), H6306 [12OC]

——— hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 3178), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

——— direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 6698), H7424 [20DE]

——— encourage States to prohibit Stand Your Ground laws and require Neighborhood Watch programs to register with local law enforcement agencies and the Dept. of Justice (see H.R. 5947), H3702 [12JN]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

——— limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

——— prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 3432), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6205), H5326 [26JY]

——— prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

——— provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (see H.R. 5889), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 4398), H1977 [18AP]

——— reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 6496), H6274 [21SE]

——— support training efforts on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and eliminate Internet sites that facilitate such exploitation (see H. Res. 649), H2645 [10MY]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4309), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 6622), H6578 [30NO]

——— allow screening entities to submit, receive, and screen criminal history record information for searches on private security officers (see H.R. 4112), H1100 [29FE]

——— provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3781), H77 [18JA]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Medicaid: establish grant program to provide States with funds to detect waste, fraud, and abuse and to recover resulting improper payments (see H.R. 6332), H5706 [2AU]

Medicare: increase fines and penalties for Medicare fraud to augment Medicare fraud enforcement activities (see H.R. 6103), H4827 [11JY]

Metal: prohibit and deter theft (see S. 3631), S6855 [15NO]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 433), S2655 [24AP]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission and goals (see S. Res. 374), S614 [14FE]

National Guard: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (see S. 3398), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6610), H6505 [28NO]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 360), S208 [31JA]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 362), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 535), H374 [1FE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H1272 [7MR]

——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (see H.R. 6625), H6586 [3DE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE] (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 775), H5765 [10SE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (see S. Res. 355), S132 [26JA]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Pharmaceuticals: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see H.R. 4223), H1427 [20MR]

——— prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage (see S. 3622), S6625 [21SE]

Political ethics: require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H900 [16FE]

Pornography: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Public utilities: authorize the obtaining of national criminal history background checks of certain employees in sensitive positions (see S. 3707), S8364 [21DE]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 4405), H2029 [19AP]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (see S. 3378), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6106), H4862 [12JY]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S388 [7FE]

——— prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors and increase public awareness of the impact and educate the public on how to identify such fraud (see H.R. 4846), H2204 [26AP]

——— protect elder adults from exploitation and financial crimes, prevent elder adult abuse and financial exploitation, and promote safety for elder adults (see S. 3598), S6546 [20SE]

——— provide for a Seniors’ Financial Bill of Rights (see S. 3621), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (see S. 3556), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide sentencing enhancements for certain identity theft offenses victimizing the elderly (see H.R. 6330), H5706 [2AU]

Small business: increase penalties for contracting fraud (see H.R. 4206), H1390 [19MR]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR] (see H. Res. 629), H2031 [19AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Telecommunications: amend provisions relative to disclosures to governments by communications-related service providers of certain information consisting of or relating to communications (see H.R. 6529), H6275 [21SE]

——— prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

Terrorism: amend statute of limitations for civil actions regarding terrorist acts (see S. 3534), S6270 [12SE]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

——— deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5904), H3577 [6JN]

——— require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Tobacco products: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (see H.R. 5934), H3698 [8JN]

Turkey: condemn Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK/Kongra-Gel) for violence and acts of terror and support efforts to eliminate threat (see S. Res. 486), S3839 [7JN] (see H. Res. 772), H5708 [2AU]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see S. 3410), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR] (see H.R. 4970, 4982), H2267 [27AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY]

Voting: increase penalties for crimes involving registration or voting and require use of automated tagging and tracing services for balloting materials transmitted to absent uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6593), H6428 [16NO]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

——— streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6000 [13SE]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Women: provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2316 [7MY]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 492), S3977 [12JN]

E-mails

U.S.-Mexico border security: Bill Bagi, H1217 [7MR]

Histories

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program, H7494 [31DE]

Letters

Border Security Information Improvement Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6119 [19SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6119 [19SE]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2671 [15MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2672 [15MY]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2672 [15MY]

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Constitutionality of tribal government provisions in Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: several law professors, S2680–S2682 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense detention of enemy combatants: several former Government officials, H3080 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into scandals associated with criminal activities of Jack Abramoff: several Senators (2006), S3941 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice Crime Victims Fund authorized uses of funds clarification: John W. Gillis, Dept. of Justice, S8304 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), S2719 [25AP], S2790 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization: Senator Coburn, S6733 [13NO]

Ecuadorian human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation: Carlos R. Lange, Sociedad Ecuatoriana del Exterior (organization), E1652 [21SE]

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe: Jefferson Keel, National Congress of American Indians, S7658 [6DE]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H7494 [31DE]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses: Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S2719 [25AP]

——— Mark Tennant, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S2757, S2793 [26AP]

——— Linda Smith, Shared Hope International (organization), S2719 [25AP]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan declassification and release: Representatives McGovern and Jones, H576 [8FE]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Alexander Boroda, Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, S7449 [5DE]

Secure Border Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E972 [5JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E972 [5JN]

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Boris Nemtsov, S808 [16FE]

——— several Russian citizens, S808 [16FE]

Tax return identity theft: Representative C.W. Bill Young, H5513 [31JY]

——— Rosalind C. Kochmanski, IRS, H5513 [31JY]

U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2794 [26AP]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Democratic staff, H2771–H2773 [16MY]

——— Desiree Hoffman, YWCA, S3229 [16MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S2785 [26AP]

——— Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S408 [9FE]

——— National Association of Attorneys General, S407 [9FE], S2594 [23AP]

——— National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S406 [9FE], S5347 [25JY]

——— Paul H. Fitzgerald, National Sheriffs’ Association, S407 [9FE]

——— Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, IL, Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA, and Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, S2593 [23AP]

——— Senators Leahy and Murkowski, S5348 [25JY]

——— several domestic violence organizations, H2737 [16MY]

——— several immigration, religious, legal, and domestic violence organizations, H2736 [16MY]

——— several religious organizations, S3228 [16MY]

——— several Representatives, S5348 [25JY]

——— Sue Else, National Network To End Domestic Violence (organization), S3228 [16MY]

——— Thomas M. Susman, ABA, S3229 [16MY]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2728 [16MY]

Lists

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Organizations supporting S. 306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S7650 [6DE]

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

State provision of witness travel services funded by Crime Victims Fund victim advocates, S8303 [20DE]

Terrorist arrests and plots stopped in the U.S. 2009-2012, S7020–S7023 [28NO]

Memorandums

Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Dentention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3625 [7JN]

Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent With the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3626 [7JN]

Prosecutorial Discretion in Removal Cases Involving Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3627 [7JN]

Violence Against Women Act Provision Clarifying Tribal Court Jurisdiction to Issue Protection Orders and Due Process: Jane M. Smith, Congressional Research Service, S2786 [26AP]

Messages

National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, S2543 [19AP], H2028 [19AP]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

National Emergency Relative to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S5132 [18JY], H4920 [18JY]

National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S5256 [23JY], H5082 [23JY]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3040 [9MY], H2460 [9MY]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Motions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2779 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2370 [17AP]

Obituaries

Blunk, Jonathan, H5299 [26JY]

Boik, Alexander J. (A.J.), H5299 [26JY]

Childress, Jesse, H5299 [26JY]

Cowden, Gordon W., H5299 [26JY]

Ghawi, Jessica, H5300 [26JY]

Larimer, John, H5300 [26JY]

McQuinn, Matt, H5300 [26JY]

Medek, Micayla, H5300 [26JY]

Moser, Veronica, H5300 [26JY]

Sullivan, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Teves, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Wingo, Rebecca, H5299 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Sense To Find . . .,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5301 [26JY]

‘‘We Are Virginia Tech,’’ Nikki Giovanni, E526 [16AP]

‘‘We Now So Weep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S8451 [27DE]

Press releases

More Than 300 Organizations Oppose House GOP VAWA Bill: Representative Pelosi, H2771 [16MY]

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation: Human Rights First (organization), H3079 [17MY]

U.S. Embassy Dublin Issues Caution About Diversity Visa Email Scams: U.S. Embassy, Dublin, Ireland, H6544 [30NO]

Proposals

Recommendation Establishing Common Visa Restrictions for Russian Officials Involved in the Sergei Magnitsky Case: European Union, H6406 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Aleynikov, Sergey: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Anderson, IN: express condolences to the Anderson Police Dept., for loss of police dogs, E1475 [11SE]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (H.R. 2966), H2144 [26AP]

Armed Forces: assist victims of sexual harassment, E827 [17MY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (H.R. 1775), H4607 [29JN], H5793–H5795 [11SE], E1527 [14SE]

——— implement certain suicide prevention policies to separate at-risk servicemembers from personal private weapons, H6703 [12DE]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H2831, H3006 [17MY], H7272 [19DE]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (H.R. 3435), H735 [15FE], H1215, H1216 [7MR], H1434 [21MR], H1646 [28MR], H2142 [26AP], H2822 [17MY], H3583 [7JN], H4160 [28JN], H5019 [19JY]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

——— preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, H3006 [17MY]

——— provide for transfer of victims of hazing incidents, H3129 [18MY]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members, E980 [5JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY], H5297–H5302 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081, H5082, H5117, H5118 [23JY], H5135, H5149 [24JY], H5212 [25JY], H5532 [1AU], E1362 [31JY], E1416 [3AU]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

Bascomb, Paul: FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, E243 [27FE]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate in the American Community Survey, H2505–H2507 [9MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), H2297, H2298 [7MY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5153 [24JY]

Center for Victims of Torture: tribute, E66 [24JA]

Chardon, OH: moment of silence for victims of school shooting, H993 [28FE]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (H.R. 3796), H5450–H5452 [31JY], H5618 [1AU], E1379 [1AU]

Children and youth: address senseless acts of violence, E418 [22MR]

——— enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H1276 [8MR]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

Civil rights: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

Coast Guard: tribute to interception of cocaine shipments, E1040 [12JN]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7313–H7317 [19DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Computers: protect cyber privacy, H5686 [2AU]

Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus: establish, E1173 [28JN]

Constitutional amendments: protect the rights of crime victims (H.J. Res. 106), E1448 [7AU]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6849–H6851 [18DE]

Courts: impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, H2735 [16MY]

——— revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, E615 [23AP]

Cox, Thomas: Encore.org (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H2788, H2793, H2794 [16MY], H2998, H3077–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E847, E848 [18MY], E895 [30MY]

——— investigation into alleged corruption at Dawood National Military Hospital in Afghanistan, H6513 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

——— require posting on departmental websites information on sexual assault prevention and response resources, H3129 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force, H3244, H3245 [30MY]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Child Exploitation Center funding, H3542, H3543 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations funding to combat child exploitation through reductions in detention and removal operations funding, H3541–H3543 [6JN]

——— prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (H.R. 6003), E1112, E1129 [21JN]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3625–H3629 [7JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3641–H3643 [7JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (H.R. 6025), H6432–H6434 [27NO], E1843 [29NO]

——— provide training to State and local law enforcement to identify, process, and detain possible immigration offenders, H3633, H3634 [7JN]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), H2669–H2673 [15MY]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure, H6500–H6503 [28NO]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (H.R. 6221), E1338 [26JY]

——— supplement Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding in Puerto Rico with general appropriations when a shortage occurs in Puerto Rico Trust Fund, H3632 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding to implement rule to expressly prohibit an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing, H4150 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

——— arraignment of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H2314 [7MY]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), Senate amendment, H7491–H7495 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2393–H2395 [8MY], E754 [9MY]

——— condition Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401 [3AU]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding, H2707 [15MY], H2733, H2735 [16MY], E780 [11MY]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423, H2424 [8MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

——— Drug Courts Program funding, H2371 [8MY]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding through reductions in the general administration funding, H2377 [8MY]

——— eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (H.R. 6605), H6650 [5DE]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), H5796 [11SE], H6650 [5DE]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 5770), H2698 [15MY], H3737 [19JN]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

——— funding, H2376 [8MY]

——— impact of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding reduction on Trenton, NJ, H591 [8FE]

——— impose penalty on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program grants for States with Stand Your Ground laws, H2392, H2393 [8MY]

——— Internet Crimes Against Children task forces funding, H2392 [8MY]

——— investigate possible violations of U.S. law regarding leaks of sensitive military intelligence involving the U.S. and Israel, H3140 [18MY]

——— investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1398 [20MR], H1522 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1579, H1580 [27MR], H1830–H1836 [16AP], E418 [22MR]

——— legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

——— local community gang prevention funding, E735 [8MY]

——— Missing Children’s and Exploited Children programs funding, E750 [9MY]

——— Office of Juvenile Justice funding, E781 [11MY]

——— Office of Violence Against Women funding through reductions in general legal activities and salaries and expenses funding, H2379 [8MY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prohibit State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H2524 [9MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), H5207 [25JY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6628), H6590 [4DE], H7579 [2JA]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), unanimous-consent agreement, H7580, H7581 [2JA]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (H.R. 4362), H5510–H5514 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5787–H5790 [11SE]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), H6844–H6848 [18DE]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (H.R. 6062), H5514, H5515 [31JY], H5619 [1AU], E1401 [3AU]

——— Regional Information Sharing Systems Program funding through reductions in NOAA climate research funding, H2374 [8MY]

——— report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (H.R. 6368), H6118, H6119 [19SE]

——— transmit to House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing of U.S. citizens and targets abroad (H. Res. 819), H6595 [4DE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (H.R. 4077), H1429 [21MR], E2017 [31DE]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), H7461, H7462 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities, H5428, H5429 [31JY]

Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

Domestic policy: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1648, H1650 [28MR]

——— condemn senseless acts of violence, H1919 [18AP]

Drugs: address issues relative to prescription drug abuse, H5529–H5532 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (H.R. 3668), H3719–H3721 [18JN], E1101 [21JN]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills, H3224 [30MY]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills (H.R. 1065), H5529 [1AU]

Economic Espionage Act: clarify scope (S. 3642), H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Ecuador: human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation, E1651 [21SE]

EEOC: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), H5506, H5507 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), Senate amendment, H7453–H7455 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H2725 [16MY]

FBI: funding, H2362, H2388, H2389, H2425 [8MY]

——— National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H2457 [9MY]

——— provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619, H1620 [27MR]

Federal employees: require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (H.R. 3550), H651 [9FE]

Fedor, Teresa: tribute to efforts in Ohio General Assembly to combat trafficking in persons, E1419 [3AU]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H6712 [12DE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 1781), H2456 [9MY], E1944 [17DE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows, H1918 [18AP], H5204 [25JY]

——— gun control, H1856 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5081, H5117 [23JY], H5135 [24JY], H5204 [25JY], H5634 [2AU], H6163 [20SE], H6703, H6708 [12DE], H6810, H6818–H6824 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6856 [18DE], H7277, H7279, H7280, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], H7476 [31DE], E1582 [20SE], E1944 [17DE]

——— prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 227), H1854 [17AP], H7279 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H6821 [17DE], H6837 [18DE], H7353 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, H5135 [24JY]

Foreign aid: suspend U.S. assistance to countries that do not comply with agreements to extradite criminals, E39 [18JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H1525–H1530 [22MR]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H177 [25JA], H805, H897–H900 [16FE], H1120 [1MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H2639–H2643 [10MY]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H2642 [10MY]

Hate crimes: anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1833–H1835 [16AP], H1852 [17AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, H5149 [24JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Clackamas, OR, mall shootings, H6740 [12DE]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, H6814 [17DE]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, H1118 [1MR]

——— combat trafficking in persons, E1419 [3AU]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

——— provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation, E2030 [1JA]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H1629 [27MR], H4689 [10JY], H6708 [12DE]

——— investigate allegations of fraud in diversity immigrant program, H6544–H6547, H6555 [30NO]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (H.R. 2185), E1093 [20JN]

——— reform, H7564 [1JA]

Intelligence services: counterintelligence resources funding, H3294 [31MY]

Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act: funding, E749 [9MY]

KCPQ–TV (Seattle, WA): tribute to ‘‘Washington’s Most Wanted’’ program for role in capture of fugitives in Washington (State) and Oregon, E1203 [9JY]

Kristi House, Inc.: tribute to partnership with Miami International Airport and Port of Miami to assist child victims of human trafficking, H1522 [22MR]

Lackland AFB, TX: call for congressional investigation of sexual assaults of recruits, H5019 [19JY]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation, H1836 [16AP], H1856 [17AP]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

——— correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (H.R. 347), Senate amendment, H953–H955 [27FE]

——— prohibit racial profiling, H1646 [28MR], H1831 [16AP]

——— provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (H.R. 5889), H3986–H3991 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 4398), E573 [18AP]

——— respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (H.R. 365), H2636 [10MY], H2673–H2676 [15MY], E882 [22MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, H5532 [1AU]

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1396 [20MR], H1437 [21MR], H1501, H1521, H1533–H1535 [22MR], H1646, H1651, H1652 [28MR], H1795, H1796 [29MR]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, H650, H655 [9FE]

Morality and ethics: address issues relative to youth violence, H6837 [18DE]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, H2145 [26AP], E533 [16AP]

National Community Pharmacists Association: tribute to Protect Your Pharmacy Now! week, E550 [17AP]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H2214 [27AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, E1675 [2OC], E1713 [19OC]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan: declassification and release, H575 [8FE]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (H.R. 6610), E1823 [28NO]

National security: improve border security, H1008–H1013 [28FE], H1144 [5MR], H1217 [7MR], H1850 [17AP]

——— improve border security (H.R. 1299), H3236–H3239 [30MY]

National Stalking Awareness Month: observance, E79 [25JA], E127 [3FE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2709 [15MY], H2727–H2729, H2734–H2739, H2764–H2769, H2773–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV): anniversary, E1715 [23OC]

New York: tribute to passage of law combating prescription drug abuse, H4830 [12JY]

New York, NY: tribute to New York Police Dept., efforts to prevent acts of terrorism, E958 [1JN]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6810, H6814 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6835, H6837 [18DE], H7273, H7278, H7279, H7280, H7349, H7350, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], E1944 [17DE], E1952 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6815–H6825 [17DE], E1947 [18DE]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, E1490 [12SE], E1518 [13SE]

——— condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Res. 775), H5973 [13SE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

——— tribute to address on human trafficking made at the Clinton Global Initiative, E1662 [28SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 190), E691 [27AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: authorize participation in information sharing with Canada and Mexico for the purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking, H3300 [31MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H1922 [18AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H2052 [24AP], H2666 [15MY], H2743 [16MY], H2815 [17MY], E793 [15MY]

Pendleton, IN: express condolences to families of victims of shooting, E1390 [2AU]

Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (H.R. 1748), H1229 [7MR]

Pharmaceuticals: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (H.R. 4223), H3991–H3994 [26JN], E1173 [28JN]

Pornography: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), H5507–H5510 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H2998, H3005, H3076–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E865 [18MY]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5686, H5687, H5688 [2AU]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H5975, H5979 [13SE], H6381–H6387 [15NO], H6401–H6411, H6414–H6418 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (H.R. 4405), E594 [19AP]

Safety: amend stalking laws, H2730 [16MY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, H1644 [28MR], H2459 [9MY]

——— address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1648), H3809, H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

Scott, Michelle: Dept. of Justice Federal Service Award recipient, E714 [7MY]

SEC: preserve anti-fraud enforcement authorities, H655 [9FE]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7278, H7309–H7313 [19DE], H7416 [20DE], E2003 [27DE]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (H. Res. 177), E847, E850 [18MY]

Taxation: prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2008, H2009 [19AP]

Taylor, Charles: conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, E685 [27AP]

Technology: improve laws relative to cybersecurity (H.R. 3674), H6502 [28NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5932 [13SE], E1587 [21SE]

——— require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3016, H3017 [17MY]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes, H6356 [14NO]

——— include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (H.R. 5934), H6355–H6357 [14NO], E1757 [15NO]

Transportation Security Administration: call for investigation of allegations of airport screeners involved in a drug smuggling ring, H2138 [26AP]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829, H5830 [11SE]

Veterans: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts, H2389 [8MY]

Viginia Beach Crime Solvers (organization): anniversary, E1379 [1AU]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2727–H2729, H2732–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2726–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— funding, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding for religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2736 [16MY]

——— protect foreign women brought to the U.S. through the mail-order bride industry from serial abusers, H2769 [16MY]

——— protect victims’ identity to avoid retaliation, H2779, H2780 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4271), H1658–H1661 [28MR], H2143 [26AP], H2777 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2636, H2637 [10MY], H2705–H2711 [15MY], H2717, H2724, H2725, H2726, H2745–H2781 [16MY], H2818, H2826 [17MY], H3279 [31MY], H3947 [21JN], H5854 [11SE], H6044 [14SE], H6098 [19SE], H6258–H6261 [21SE], H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6716 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], E823 [16MY], E830, E831, E832 [17MY], E851, E865 [18MY], E881 [22MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726–H2744 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), motion to recommit, H2779, H2780 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), H2138 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3190 [30MY], H5322 [26JY], H6564 [30NO], E1713 [19OC]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E526 [16AP]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

Will, Kevin: sentencing of Johoan Rodriguez on charges of intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer relative to death of Kevin Will, E1032 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: tribute to ‘‘Choose Respect’’ initiative to reduce rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, S2204 [29MR]

Animals: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, S3960 [12JN], S4353 [20JN]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7393, S7394 [4DE]

Armed Forces: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (S. 3372), S4894 [11JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (S. 1728), S4840 [11JY]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, S7391 [4DE]

——— report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, S5458 [26JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), S5628 [26JY]

——— condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5296, S5297 [24JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5239, S5243, S5244, S5248, S5250 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5364 [25JY], S5466 [26JY], S5863 [1AU]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), S3049 [9MY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5282 [24JY]

Chardon, OH: express condolences to community and families of victims of Chardon High School shooting, S1186, S1187 [1MR]

Children and youth: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants, S2774 [26AP]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8666, S8667 [2JA]

——— establish (S. 3705), S8355, S8364 [21DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, S5914 [2AU]

——— clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), S8320 [20DE]

Courts: impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, S2667 [25AP], S2791 [26AP]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography, S2757, S2792 [26AP]

——— provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (S. 3389), S5086 [17JY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: develop comprehensive policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the Armed Forces, S7142 [29NO]

——— enhance annual reports regarding sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces, S7142 [29NO]

——— preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S7141 [29NO]

——— provide for disposition of charges involving certain sexual misconduct offenses under the uniform code of military justice through court-martial, S7142 [29NO]

——— provide for inclusion and command review of information on sexual-related offenses in personnel service records of members of the Armed Forces, S7141 [29NO]

——— require each military department to establish policies mandating servicemembers convicted of sex offenses be processed for administrative separation, S7009, S7011, S7012 [28NO]

——— retain certain forms in connection with restricted reports on sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces, S7141 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (S. 3358), S4726 [28JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), S3292 [17MY]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (S. 1236), S172 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authorized uses of funds in the Crime Victims Fund (S. 3704), S8303, S8304 [20DE]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8089 [17DE]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S1921 [21MR], S8087 [17DE]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— eliminate duplicate Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S2777 [26AP]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), S6674 [21SE]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs, S3555 [24MY], S4630 [26JN]

——— implement national standards to eliminate sexual assault in prisons, jails, and detention centers, S3509–S3511 [23MY]

——— improve accountability of Violence Against Women Act grant programs, S2773 [26AP]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (S. 3335), S4421 [21JN]

——— investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S2592 [23AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2666 [25AP], S2789–S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8551 [30DE]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), S8516 [28DE]

——— release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— safeguard the Crime Victims Fund, S2592 [23AP]

——— tribute to Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grants Program, S1704 [15MR]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230, S8231 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

Drugs: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking, S3507 [23MY], S3566, S3567 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1431 [6MR]

Economic Espionage Act: clarify scope (S. 3642), S6978, S6979 [27NO]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8229 [19DE]

Family & Children’s Place (organization): tribute, S904 [17FE]

FDA: investigation into allegations of monitoring of protected communications of Federal employees suspected to be whistleblowers, S5074–S5076 [17JY]

——— prohibit FDA employees from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— require proof of intent for certain prohibited acts, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

Financial institutions: allegations of manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), S5959 [2AU]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S2773 [26AP], S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

——— gun control, S1729 [15MR], S5249 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5466 [26JY], S6939 [27NO], S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061 [17DE], S8099–S8103 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 32), S4632 [26JN], S5863 [1AU], S6939 [27NO]

Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2542 [19AP]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573–S6576, S6579 [21SE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Hate crimes: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S1928 [21MR]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, S1498 [8MR]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, S3067–S3069 [10MY]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), S7421 [5DE]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), unanimous-consent request, S7422 [5DE]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (S. 2090), S5317 [24JY]

Information technology: promote public awareness of cyber security (S. 813), S2458 [18AP]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., Hispanic American Resource Team efforts to combat crimes against and foster trust with the Hispanic community, S3323 [21MY]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

——— correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (H.R. 347), S357, S358 [6FE]

——— correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (S. 1794), S357 [6FE]

——— deter public corruption, S186 [31JA], S305–S307 [2FE], S1978 [22MR]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

——— ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

——— prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

——— provide criminal penalties for stalking, S1701 [15MR], S2592 [23AP], S2718 [25AP], S6304, S6305 [13SE]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (S. 2276), S2253 [29MR], S3620 [24MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, S240 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 433), S2660 [24AP]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, S2592 [23AP]

——— support mission and goals (S. Res. 374), S608, S657 [14FE]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (S. 3398), S5136 [18JY]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 360), S222 [31JA]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 362), S222 [31JA]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S2670, S2680–S2682 [25AP], S2753, S2764, S2771, S2772 [26AP], S3164 [15MY], S3678 [4JN], S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5444 [26JY], S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302–S6304 [13SE]

——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe, S7658, S7659 [6DE]

——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (H.R. 6625), S8034 [13DE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061, S8064 [17DE], S8099, S8104, S8123, S8131 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE], S8296 [20DE], S8442, S8451 [27DE], S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8089, S8090 [17DE], S8100–S8103 [18DE]

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (S. Res. 355), S114 [26JA]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: passage of resolution imposing sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, S5187 [19JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S3170 [15MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 456), S3103 [10MY]

Pharmaceuticals: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (H.R. 4223), S6671 [21SE]

Pornography: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S5947 [2AU]

Presidential appointments: clarify Committee on Finance (Senate) vetting process relative to request for nominee’s tax returns, S6421 [19SE]

Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 1039), S806–S810 [16FE], S5187 [19JY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (S. 506), S1928 [21MR]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (S. 3378), S4952 [12JY]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, S5239 [23JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, S8049 [17DE]

——— tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1925, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S2798 [26AP]

Senior citizens: provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (S. 3556), S6458 [19SE]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (S. Res. 391), S2278 [29MR], S2552 [19AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (S. 1792), S1921 [21MR], S8086 [17DE]

——— provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (S. 671), unanimous-consent request, S1921 [21MR]

——— provide subpoena authority to investigate unregistered sex offenders, S2667 [25AP], S2792, S2793 [26AP]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), S6827 [14NO]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S2776 [26AP], S3678 [4JN], S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5843, S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), S3160, S3162, S3164 [15MY], S3227 [16MY], S3678 [4JN], S3958 [12JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY], S5845 [1AU]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S289 [2FE], S406–S408 [9FE], S1700–S1705 [15MR], S1895 [21MR], S1991 [22MR], S2204 [29MR], S2307 [16AP], S2698–S2720 [25AP], S2746, S2750–S2799, S2801, S2806 [26AP], S3160, S3162, S3164 [15MY], S3217, S3226 [16MY], S3272, S3273 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3678 [4JN], S3815 [7JN], S3958 [12JN], S4853 [11JY], S5288–S5291, S5295 [24JY], S5347–S5349 [25JY], S5422–S5424, S5444 [26JY], S5842–S5846 [1AU], S5968 [2AU], S6300–S6305 [13SE], S6521 [20SE], S6767 [14NO], S7207 [29NO], S7657–S7659 [6DE], S7698, S7699 [10DE], S7741 [11DE], S8034 [13DE], S8295 [20DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2370 [17AP], S2457, S2471, S2477 [18AP], S2519, S2530, S2533, S2534 [19AP], S2559, S2560, S2579, S2587, S2591, S2592, S2593 [23AP], S2613–S2616, S2630 [24AP], S2663–S2667, S2669, S2670, S2680–S2682 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), unanimous-consent agreement, S2697 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2338), S2603 [23AP], S2660 [24AP]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 3462), S5736 [31JY]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Women: provide transportation to crisis centers for battered women in rural areas, S3272, S3273 [17MY]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 492), S4108 [12JN], S4173 [14JN]

Reports

Border Security—State Could Enhance Visa Fraud Prevention by Strategically Using Resources and Training: GAO (excerpt), H6547 [30NO]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization and the SAVE Native Women Act: Jane M. Smith and Richard M. Thompson II, Congressional Research Service, S2787 [26AP]

Reports filed

Access to Information About Missing Children Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 225), S5976 [2AU]

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6063) (H. Rept. 112–638), H5524 [31JY]

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Clarify That a Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer’s Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471), S7214 [29NO]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2471) (S. Rept. 112–258), S8302 [20DE]

Clean Up Government Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 112–688), H6273 [21SE]

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Contracting Oversight for Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4206) (H. Rept. 112–728), H7429 [21DE]

Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3668) (H. Rept. 112–537), H3732 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6062) (H. Rept. 112–636), H5524 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice Protection of Crime Victims’ Rights and Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 250), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Documents to House of Representatives Relative to the Practice of Targeted Killing of U.S. Citizens and Targets Abroad: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 819) (H. Rept. 112–704), H7263 [18DE]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Location Privacy Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 365) (H. Rept. 112–478), H2662 [11MY]

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5889) (H. Rept. 112–551), H4063 [26JN]

Officer Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2276), S3514 [23MY]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4119) (H. Rept. 112–418), H1496 [21MR]

Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 112–592), H4827 [11JY]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6189) (H. Rept. 112–648), H5764 [10SE]

Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3210) (H. Rept. 112–604), H4906 [17JY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 112–191), S5257 [23JY]

Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1763) (S. Rept. 112–265), S8451 [27DE]

Stolen Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 112–650), H5764 [10SE]

Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4362) (H. Rept. 112–639), H5524 [31JY]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 112–549), H3981 [25JN]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (SAFE DOSES) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1002) (S. Rept. 112–204), S6062 [10SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410), S5731 [31JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6131) (H. Rept. 112–653), H5764 [10SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410) (S. Rept. 112–248), S7458 [5DE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4970) (H. Rept. 112–480), H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1925), S388 [7FE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1925) (S. Rept. 112–153), S1576 [12MR]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 112–508), H3265 [30MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe: National Congress of American Indians, S7658 [6DE]

Statements

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Passage of Resolution Imposing Sanctions on Persons Responsible for Detention, Abuse, or Death of Sergei Magnitsky: Senator McCain, S5188 [19JY]

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Violence Against Women Act Anniversary: Attorney General Holder, S6302 [13SE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Executive Office of the President, S2594 [23AP], S3228 [16MY]

Summaries

GAO Reports Addressing Violence Against Women Act Grants and/or Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, S2780 [26AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 117, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, H2297 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 134, condemn, Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5297 [26JY]

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2726 [16MY]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H. Res. 775, condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5973 [13SE]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H. Res. 833, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6815 [17DE]

H.R. 347, Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act, S358 [6FE]

H.R. 365, National Blue Alert Act, H2673 [15MY]

H.R. 915, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act, H3237 [30MY]

H.R. 1509, Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act, H7309 [19DE]

H.R. 1550, Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Resources Allocation Improvement Act, H5515 [31JY]

H.R. 1775, Stolen Valor Act, H5793 [11SE]

H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S8089 [17DE]

H.R. 3668, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act, H3719 [18JN]

H.R. 3796, Child Protection and Safety Act programs relative to sex offender management and registration reauthorization, H5451 [31JY]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 4119, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, H2669 [15MY]

H.R. 4223, Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement To Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act, H3991 [26JN]

H.R. 4305, Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program, H5787 [11SE]

H.R. 4362, Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act, H5510 [31JY]

H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, H2745–H2763 [16MY]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 5889, Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act, H3986–H3989 [26JN]

H.R. 5934, Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act, H6355 [14NO]

H.R. 6014, Enhanced DNA Collection Act, H6844 [18DE]

H.R. 6025, Mandatory Operational Control Reporting and Performance Measures Act, H6432 [27NO]

H.R. 6029, Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act, S8229 [19DE], H5506 [31JY]

H.R. 6062, Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization, H5514 [31JY]

H.R. 6063, Child Protection Act, H5507 [31JY]

H.R. 6131, Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act extension, H5829 [11SE]

H.R. 6189, Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act, H5796 [11SE]

H.R. 6368, Border Security Information Improvement Act, H6118 [19SE]

H.R. 6605, eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program, H6650 [5DE]

H.R. 6655, Protect Our Kids Act, H7313 [19DE]

H.R. 6671, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H6849 [18DE]

S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5411 [31JY]

S. 1236, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, S172 [30JA]

S. 1792, Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act, S8087 [17DE]

S. 1793, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S8087 [17DE]

S. 1794, Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act, S357 [6FE]

S. 1947, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, S7393 [4DE]

S. 2090, extend period of time provided to Indian Law and Order Commission to produce a required report, S5318 [24JY]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act, S1736 [15MR]

S. 2318, Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act, S8230 [19DE], H7461 [30DE]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3250, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (SAFER) Act, H7581 [2JA]

S. 3335, Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act, S4422 [21JN]

S. 3378, Forensic Science and Standards Act, S4952–S4954 [12JY]

S. 3389, Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act, S5086 [17JY]

S. 3462, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act, S5736 [31JY]

S. 3642, Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act, S6979 [27NO], H6848 [18DE]

S. 3704, Dept. of Justice Crime Victims Fund authorized uses of funds clarification, S8304 [20DE]

S. 3708, Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Child Act, S8365 [21DE]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5309 [24JY]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 355, honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden, UT, Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant, S114, S135 [26JA]

S. Res. 360, National Stalking Awareness Month, S213, S222 [31JA]

S. Res. 362, National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, S214, S223 [31JA]

S. Res. 374, support mission and goals of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, S637, S657 [14FE]

S. Res. 391, condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press in Syria, S1543 [8MR], S2278 [29MR]

S. Res. 433, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, S2658, S2660 [24AP]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 456, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3090, S3103 [10MY]

S. Res. 486, condemn Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK/Kongra-Gel) for violence and acts of terror and support efforts to eliminate threat in Turkey, S3843 [7JN]

S. Res. 492, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

S. Res. 621, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtwon, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8073, S8090 [17DE]

CRIMINAL ANTITRUST ANTI-RETALIATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3462), S5736 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 3462, provisions, S5736 [31JY]

CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGAL FOUNDATION

Letters

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses, S2719 [25AP]

CRIST, CHARLIE

Articles and editorials

Voter ID Mess Subverts an American Birthright, H5119 [23JY]

CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1404 [3AU]

CRITZ, MARK S. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3133 [18MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1848 [16AP]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H567 [7FE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H3915 [20JN]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1916 [17AP]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H5712 [2AU]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H6234 [20SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H376 [1FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H2072 [24AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2716 [15MY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4685 [9JY]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4828 [11JY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3915 [20JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue categorical exclusions from requirement that an environmental assessment or impact statement be prepared for highway safety improvement projects (see H.R. 6387), H5922 [12SE]

——— prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H3577 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 2530), H6001 [13SE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H79 [18JA]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H182 [25JA]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1847 [16AP]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H220 [31JA]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H1811 [30MR]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see H.R. 2123), H1273 [7MR]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H182 [25JA]

EPA: prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5712 [2AU]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1101 [29FE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H2570 [9MY]

Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H2813 [16MY]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3734 [18JN]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H220 [31JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2447 [8MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4828 [11JY]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6069 [18SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H187 [27JA]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H3662 [7JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6280 [21SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H6807 [13DE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H5293 [25JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H182 [25JA]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H376 [1FE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H4908 [17JY]

Public safety officers: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 1348), H115 [23JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4657 [29JN]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1306 [8MR]

SBA: improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1428 [20MR]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6232 [20SE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H1273 [7MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see H.R. 6113), H5712 [2AU]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4686 [9JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H641 [8FE]

——— extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see H.R. 1988), H182 [25JA]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H5328 [26JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H5923 [12SE]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H5711 [2AU]

——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 2238), H441 [2FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide incentives for the expansion of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 6487), H6274 [21SE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 607), H79 [18JA]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H376 [1FE]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H4869 [13JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see H.R. 6385), H6469 [27NO]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5923 [12SE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H6344 [13NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H5923 [12SE]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1543 [22MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H694 [9FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H641 [8FE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3578 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

SBA: increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1133 [1MR]

Constitutional authority statements

SBA: increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (H.R. 4118), H1134 [1MR]

Essays

Modern Tax System—Fair to the Average American? Lisa Vatavuk, H2718 [16MY]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H4029 [26JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H4029 [26JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3306 [31MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H4029 [26JN]

Remarks

Ameris, Philip: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Man of the Year award recipient, E531• [16AP]

Concurrent Technologies Corp.: anniversary, E1372• [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

Coultas, Carol: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E531• [16AP]

Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45• [18JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3490 [6JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1170 [6MR]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3306 [31MY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), motion to recommit, H3306 [31MY]

——— protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

New Kensington, PA: anniversary of New Kensington Area Rotary Club, E1587• [21SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30• [18JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, E1243• [12JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H3873 [20JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3873 [20JN]

Somerset County, PA: tribute to Somerset County Military Family Support Group, E280• [29FE]

Somerset (U.S.S.): tribute, E1272• [18JY]

Taxation: reform the Federal tax code, H2718 [16MY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3608 [7JN]

Tributes

Greene, Michelle, E395• [20MR]

Lockhart, Mary G., E742• [9MY]

Mascelli, Armond, E1072• [19JN]

McCullough, Marie, E1152• [27JN]

Meeder, Curtis, E387• [20MR]

Van Horne, Terry, E104• [1FE]

White, Jim, E406• [21MR]

CROATIA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, E992 [6JN]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Croatian Catholic Church, E1802 [27NO]

Independence: anniversary of U.S. recognition, E382 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, S3777 [6JN]

Independence: anniversary of U.S. recognition, S1609 [13MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of Kenneth H. Merten To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

CROATIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, E992 [6JN]

Croatian Fraternal Union: tribute to Croatian Sons Lodge 170, E1450 [10SE]

Farrell, PA: anniversary of Croatian American Civic Club ‘‘Hrvatski Dom’’ Croatian home, E1686 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, S3777 [6JN]

CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION

Remarks in House

Croatian Sons Lodge 170: tribute, E1450 [10SE]

CROCKER, RYAN C.

Remarks in House

Afghinistan: condemn remarks on U.S. policy, E84 [27JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5433, S5465 [26JY]

Statements

Resignation of Ryan C. Crocker as Ambassador to Afghanistan: Senators McCain, Graham, and Lieberman, S3511 [23MY]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

CROCKETT, DAVID (a former Representative from Tennessee)

Excerpts

‘‘Speeches on the Passage of the Bill for the Removal of the Indians’’ (1830): Sketch of Remarks by David Crockett, E63 [24JA]

CROGAN, RICHARD E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E788 [15MY], E839 [17MY]

CROHE, HARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1697 [12OC]

CROMONA, KY

Articles and editorials

Superior Printing—Family Pride in Each and Every Job, S3036 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Superior Printing and Publishing Co., Inc.: tribute, S3036 [9MY]

CRONA, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E251 [27FE]

CRONIN, JOSEPH P., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1402 [3AU]

CROOKS, STANLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1592 [21SE]

CROPPER, DOUGLAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1436 [3AU]

CROSBY, TX

Remarks in House

Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3477), H5112, H5113 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3477), S8230 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 3477, Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building, Crosby, TX, H5112 [23JY]

CROSS STATE AIR POLLUTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1815), S3942–S3945 [12JN]

CROUSE, KATHERINE A. AND PETER

Remarks in House

Rotary Club of Golden, CO: Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

CROWDCHECK, INC.

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1879 [21MR]

CROWE, RICHARD A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1123 [21JN]

CROWE, TIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1413 [3AU]

CROWLEY, JOSEPH (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3622, H3662 [7JN]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1619 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1428 [20MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6152 [19SE]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see H.R. 6304), H6369 [14NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H1915 [17AP]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H115 [23JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5292 [25JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6578 [30NO]

Dept. of Defense: certify that American Forces Radio and Television Service programming communicates departmental policies, priorities, goals, and initiatives and supports basic values of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4189), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2033 [19AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 2226), H2072 [24AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H4907 [17JY]

FDA: require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H3915 [20JN]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H6675 [5DE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6397 [15NO]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H2715 [15MY]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H3363 [31MY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H1571 [26MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1742 [28MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H3267 [30MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H571 [7FE]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H3981 [25JN]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H220 [31JA]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H3733 [18JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1210 [6MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5331 [30JY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H3404 [1JN]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H3578 [6JN]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H5131 [23JY]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1274 [7MR]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2288 [27AP]

——— exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see H.R. 6615), H6765 [12DE]

——— exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H159 [24JA]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4049), H2033 [19AP]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1428 [20MR]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5974), H3914 [20JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H1390 [19MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

——— extend the research and development tax credit, limit treaty benefits relative to certain deductible related-party payments, and treat general aviation aircraft as 7-year property (see H.R. 6109), H4862 [12JY]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2663 [11MY]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H2713 [15MY]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H2647 [10MY]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide a temporary tax credit for increased payroll and eliminate certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 6030), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (see H.R. 3840), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H2447 [8MY]

——— reduce the tax rate on domestic manufacturing income (see H.R. 5795), H3102 [17MY]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H6828 [17DE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Employment: make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 6562), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H1976 [18AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 109), H3163 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (H.R. 6600), H6429 [16NO]

Employment: make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (H.R. 6562), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (H.R. 4378), H1977 [18AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7580 [2JA]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655• [25SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7570 [2JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5642 [2AU]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation, E2030• [1JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, E2030• [1JA]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2245• [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2245• [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase coordination with India on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, H3622 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3622 [7JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6720 [12DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H141 [24JA]

FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1619 [27MR]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), E416• [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4740, H4741 [10JY], H4785 [11JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H2015• [19AP]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 827), H6720 [12DE]

——— require Members to notify the Clerk of participation in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (H. Res. 169), H3596 [7JN]

Hurricanes: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7561 [1JA], H7570 [2JA]

——— tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3596 [7JN]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H141 [24JA]

Members of Congress: require Members who repeal Federal benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H3596 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4740, H4741 [10JY], H4785 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, E416• [22MR]

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (H.R. 3413), H1141 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6178 [20SE]

Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building, Jupiter, FL: designate (H.R. 3637), H1140 [5MR]

Taxation: deny deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses to any company that reduces number of American workers and jobs while correspondingly increasing its foreign workforce, H1997 [19AP]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5582, H5590 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5590 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6596 [4DE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1996, H1997, H2006 [19AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3596 [7JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5772 [11SE]

Votes: position on missed, E1154• [27JN]

Tributes

Aung San Suu Kyi, E1655• [25SE]

Henson, Miriam V., E391• [20MR]

CROWN, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2382 [17AP]

CRUMBY, CAROL

Proclamations

Ms. Carol Crumby Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E617 [23AP]

CRUTCHFIELD, ANTHONY G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1431 [3AU]

CRUZ, TERRI

Remarks in House

Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication): Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

CRUZ, VICTOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E154 [7FE]

CRYSTAL, MN

Remarks in House

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS

Remarks in House

Sanderson Masonic Lodge No. 22: tribute, E1791 [16NO]

CSINTYAN, DAVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E641 [25AP]

CUBA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Cuba’s Culture of Poverty Persists, E59 [23JA]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary spending limit by an amount equal to the amount obligated to provide recreational facilities to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees (see H.R. 4188), H1304 [8MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Human rights: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 354), S132 [26JA] (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Taliban: prohibit release of certain Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until Muhammaed Omar has been turned over to U.S. custody (see H. Res. 529), H182 [25JA]

Letters

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Bacardi & Co. Ltd.: anniversary, E65 [24JA]

Brothers to the Rescue (organization): anniversary of downing of aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, H1376 [19MR], H1393 [20MR], H5973 [13SE], H6662 [5DE], E224 [17FE], E690 [27AP], E1859 [30NO]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— construction of soccer field at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H1115 [1MR]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

Human rights: violations, H6686 [11DE], E224 [17FE]

Public demonstrations: tribute to hunger strike by pro-democracy activists, H5929 [13SE], H6258 [21SE]

U.S. policy, H1963 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S3893–S3895 [11JN], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7168, S7178–S7180 [29NO], S7391 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

Foreign trade: lift trade embargo, S7680 [6DE]

——— remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, S7030 [28NO]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

Human rights: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

——— violations, S5851–S5853 [1AU]

Independence: anniversary, S3324 [21MY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

U.S. policy, S3893–S3895 [11JN]

Reports filed

Tribute to Laura Pollán: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 342), S613 [14FE]

Statements

Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Arrest by Cuban State Security: Yris T. Perez Aguilera, S3893 [11JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 354, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S134 [26JA]

S. Res. 366, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

S. Res. 609, call for immediate and unconditional release of Alan P. Gross from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment, S7459, S7637 [5DE]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

CUBAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Roman, Agustin: tribute (see S. Res. 443), S2824 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Roman, Agustin: tribute (S. Res. 443), S2886 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 443, tribute to Agustin Roman, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

CUBBA, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1805 [27NO]

CUCUK, WALTER V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1675 [2OC]

CUDWORTH, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E895 [30MY]

CUELLAR, HENRY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3300 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 3521), H182 [25JA]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— modify commencement date of active force drawdown period used for reimplementation of the temporary early retirement authority to restore benefits for certain members (see H.R. 3904), H1571 [26MR]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5328 [26JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H7425 [20DE]

CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H4065 [26JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H3363 [31MY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6061 [14SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1390 [19MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (see H.R. 4251), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H2813 [16MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

——— prevent expansion of U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see H.R. 2568), H2288 [27AP]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H1101 [29FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1428 [20MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4656 [29JN]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H641 [8FE]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1847 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H802 [15FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1135 [1MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Taxation: allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H2072 [24AP]

——— prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property (see H.R. 4847), H5860 [11SE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4685 [9JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3703 [12JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H3808 [19JN]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1100 [29FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see H.R. 5988), H3974 [21JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (H.R. 5964), H3807 [19JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (H.R. 5988), H3975 [21JN]

Remarks

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E64• [24JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force, H3245 [30MY]

——— tribute to U.S. Border Patrol Academy graduating class, E589• [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure timely payments to non-VA medical providers, H3317 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3317 [31MY]

Ender, Elma T.S.: Laredo-Webb County, TX, Bar Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854• [30NO]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (H.R. 538), H5779 [11SE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3300 [31MY]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6438 [27NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: authorize participation in information sharing with Canada and Mexico for the purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking, H3300 [31MY]

Sharyland, TX: tribute to Sharyland High School boys’ soccer team, E628• [24AP]

Votes: position on missed, E847• [18MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H3318 [31MY]

Tributes

Baldwin, Hal, E531• [16AP]

Canales, Kaleb, E455• [27MR]

Figueroa-Munoz, Adelita, E1032• [8JN]

Hall, Horace C., III, E1377• [1AU]

Herrera, Tomas S., E1288• [19JY]

Hyatt, Robert, E646• [25AP]

Juarez, Marina A. (Toni), E548• [17AP]

Matthies, Betty Ann, E1326• [25JY]

Meza, Juan, E110• [1FE]

Owen, Charles W., E568• [18AP]

Schott, Harold, E669• [26AP]

CUETO, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Afghanistan, E1105 [21JN]

CUFFEE, OTIS N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1577 [20SE]

CUI, GUOJIAN

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program, E771 [10MY]

CULBERSON, JOHN ABNEY (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H1642 [27MR]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H1915 [17AP]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1916 [17AP]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6279 [21SE]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H79 [18JA]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H79 [18JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4686 [9JY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5292 [25JY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H2715 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6318 [26OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H2569 [9MY]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H2813 [16MY]

——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 5948), H5631 [1AU]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H3163 [18MY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H2715 [15MY]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

FDA: create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (see H.R. 3207), H1847 [16AP]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Foreign aid: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6298 [28SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6298 [28SE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H2715 [15MY]

Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H1428 [20MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3707 [15JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2716 [15MY]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3707 [15JN]

Medicare: allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits and allow such individuals to be eligible for health savings accounts (see H.R. 2435), H1017 [28FE]

——— repeal reduction in disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 3633), H1428 [20MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7566 [1JA]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H3808 [19JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2647 [10MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3578 [6JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H694 [9FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6765 [12DE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H441 [2FE]

Public debt: establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H115 [23JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6062 [14SE]

——— provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H2715 [15MY]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1543 [22MR]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H2134 [25AP]

——— express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H6069 [18SE]

Taxation: clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3720), H3404 [1JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6069 [18SE]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H440 [2FE]

——— modify timing rules for determining gross income relative to certain construction contracts (see H.R. 1993), H5923 [12SE]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 3308), H2715 [15MY]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3308), H3164 [18MY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H1274 [7MR]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H2288 [27AP]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6469 [27NO]

Voting: require each individual who desires to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate election official with a government-issued photo identification (see H.R. 6408), H6469 [27NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (H.R. 6729), H7566 [1JA]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (H.R. 6491), H6277 [21SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2035 [23AP], H2041 [24AP], H4871 [17JY], H6285 [28SE]

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2035 [23AP], H7587 [3JA]

Remarks

Budget: reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H422, H423, H424 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3152 [18MY]

——— Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, H3321 [31MY]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H3152 [18MY]

——— provide VA medical personnel access to medical records of soldiers in order to coordinate care and treatment, H3317 [31MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3628, H3635 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3635 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3628 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2421 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address issues in management of Orlando, FL, VA Medical Center construction project, H3319 [31MY]

——— construction of VA health care center offsite from Butler, PA, Medical Center, H3318 [31MY]

——— ensure timely payments to non-VA medical providers, H3317 [31MY]

——— medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

——— National Energy Conservation Policy Act energy management requirements funding, H3326 [31MY]

——— permit Office of Inspector General to review practices relative to collection and content of bids for certain veterans’ hospital construction projects, H3327 [31MY]

——— post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3327 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3342 [31MY]

——— protect freedom of speech of veterans service organizations participating in funerals or memorial services at veterans’ cemeteries, H3343 [31MY]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3332, H3333, H3334, H3335 [31MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3309, H3317, H3318, H3319, H3321, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3332, H3333, H3334, H3335, H3341, H3342, H3344, H3346 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreemnet, H3331 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4050 [26JN]

Israel: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1145 [5MR]

Point of order, H3341 [31MY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H3152 [18MY]

Rice University: anniversary, H4790 [11JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2421 [8MY]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3342 [31MY]

——— recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, H3341 [31MY]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4050 [26JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H20 [17JA], H112 [23JA], H156 [24JA], H177 [25JA], H724 [14FE], H964 [27FE], H1302 [8MR], H1839 [16AP], H3575 [6JN], H4681 [9JY], H5289 [25JY], H5325 [26JY], H5920 [12SE], H6577 [30NO], H6698 [11DE], H6826 [17DE], H7421 [20DE]

Reports filed

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Tributes

Bohannon, Glen D., H6594 [4DE]

Cuellar, Representative, H3318 [31MY]

Hall, Representative, H6446 [27NO]

CULBERTSON, THOMAS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1046 [27FE]

CULBRETH, DENNIS

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1647 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1647 [28MR]

CULLEN, JESSICA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6065 [10SE]

CULLEN-TOWLE, BRANDON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6540 [20SE]

CULLINAN, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

CULLMAN, AL

Remarks in House

Cullman Area Teenage Republican Club: tribute, E1450 [10SE]

CULPO, OLIVIA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5478 [26JY], S8358 [21DE]

CULPO, PETER AND SUSAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5478 [26JY]

CULVER, CHESTER J.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S699 [15FE]

CUMBERLAND, MD

Remarks in House

Bel Air Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, H3108 [18MY]

CUMMING, GA

Remarks in House

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3057, H3062, H3064 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Law Misused for Political Ends, Carolyn N. Lerner, New York (NY) Times, H7322 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H159 [24JA]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6152 [19SE]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H6765 [12DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H5711 [2AU]

Armed Forces: extend authority of certain members and veterans to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits to family members (see H.R. 1910), H6001 [13SE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see H.R. 5344), H2317 [7MY]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H3662 [7JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H6328 [9NO]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1210 [6MR]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6273), H6344 [13NO]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see H.R. 4390), H6701 [11DE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3707 [15JN]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H5766 [10SE]

Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. 769), H1915 [17AP]

Crime: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H1135 [1MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H1135 [1MR]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H1101 [29FE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H220 [31JA] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 1521), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H5328 [26JY]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H5728 [7AU]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H6152 [19SE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1210 [6MR]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H6369 [14NO]

Federal employees: tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H5860 [11SE]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Health: examine, label, and communicate adverse human biological effects associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields from cell phones and other wireless devices (see H.R. 6358), H5766 [10SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6310 [16OC]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H3808 [19JN]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (see H.R. 4257), H1570 [26MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2716 [15MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2447 [8MY]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1915 [17AP]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6429 [16NO]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H6152 [19SE]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H6429 [16NO]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H6323 [2NO]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H219 [31JA] (see H.R. 6722), H7566 [1JA]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6429 [16NO]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see H.R. 6691), H7423 [20DE]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1810), H27 [17JA]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 2239), H6302 [5OC]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (see H.J. Res. 100), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H6001 [13SE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H5923 [12SE]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H6298 [28SE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H6314 [23OC]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6326 [6NO]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2212 [26AP]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H4685 [9JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6505 [28NO]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5766 [10SE]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6069 [18SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1017 [28FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H6369 [14NO]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H5131 [23JY]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3405 [1JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (see H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

FDA: prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Health: improve access to oral health care for vulnerable populations (see H.R. 5909), H3660 [7JN]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see H.R. 4152), H1272 [7MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (H.R. 5747), H2714 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6000 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (H.R. 6033), H4157 [27JN]

FDA: prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (H.R. 5853), H3167 [22MY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (H.R. 6170), H5201 [24JY]

Health: improve access to oral health care for vulnerable populations (H.R. 5909), H3661 [7JN]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (H.R. 4152), H1273 [7MR]

Letters

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: by, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6301 [5OC]

Remarks

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, H3058, H3059 [17MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2612 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), E515• [30MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H492 [6FE]

——— provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H492 [6FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6643• [5DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4419, H4420 [28JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H653 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3058, H3059 [17MY], E855• [18MY]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H918, H923• [17FE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), E1665• [28SE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H305, H306, H308, H309 [1FE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7523 [1JA]

——— increase contribution by employees for defined retirement benefits, H2612 [10MY]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H918, H923• [17FE]

Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program: anniversary, E1477• [11SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5154 [24JY]

Government: require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2146), H2091, H2093 [25AP]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5270 [25JY]

——— clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5228, H5233, H5234, H5270, H5273, H5274, H5281, H5282, H5283, H5284 [25JY]

——— require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5283, H5284 [25JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4402, H4405, H4409, H4411 [28JN], E1247• [12JY]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2190, H2192 [26AP]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, H653 [9FE]

Maritime Administration: identify actions to enable qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet national defense requirements, H6643• [5DE], E855• [18MY]

——— Maritime Security Program and Cargo Preference Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2165• [26AP]

OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal Pilot Program (H.R. 665), H1405• [20MR]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7321 [19DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4623 [29JN]

SEC: prohibit from enforcing or issuing interpretive guidance on climate change, H5281, H5282 [25JY]

Taxation: provide payroll tax relief, H923• [17FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H923• [17FE]

Subpoena Notices

District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, H2292 [7MY]

Tributes

Francois, Jerrelle, E987• [6JN]

Merchant, Zeita, E565• [18AP]

Mikulski, Senator, H7364 [20DE]

CUMMINGS, RICHARD A., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1285 [19JY]

CUMMINGS, RUSS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7275 [29NO]

CUMULUS BROADCASTING LLC

Remarks in House

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]

CUNNINGHAM, JAMES B.

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: nomination to be Ambassador, S6006 [2AU]

Tribute, S5465 [26JY]

CURETON, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

NAACP: New Jersey State Conference Outstanding President Award recipient, E1614 [21SE]

CURIEL, FRANK

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E768 [10MY]

CURIEL, GONZALO P.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6609, S6610 [21SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]

CURLEY, KEITH

Letters

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3497 [23MY]

CURRA, ILIANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E484 [29MR]

CURRAN, ELIZABETH (LIBBY)

Remarks in House

People (publication): Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1697 [12OC]

CURRAN, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6515 [29NO]

CURRENCY see Money

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1619), S1608 [13MR], S2384 [17AP], S3893 [11JN], S4815 [10JY]

CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

CURRY, BILL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7739 [11DE]

CURSON, DAVID ALAN (a Representative from Michigan)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H6828 [17DE]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H6680 [7DE]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6623 [4DE]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H6807 [13DE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Letters

Election of David Alan Curson to the House of Representatives: Christopher M. Thomas, Michigan Director of Elections, H6338 [13NO]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6338 [13NO]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H6339, H6342 [13NO]

Remarks

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6610, H6612, H6613 [4DE]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H7438 [30DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6614 [4DE]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7526• [1JA]

Firearms: gun control, H6820 [17DE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6340 [13NO]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 821), H6519 [29NO]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6519 [29NO]

Medicare: reform, H6610, H6612 [4DE]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, H6810 [17DE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6415 [16NO]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6820 [17DE]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6415 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H6415 [16NO]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H6613 [4DE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H7272 [19DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6339, H6340 [13NO]

Tributes

Coleman, Carolyn, H6834 [18DE]

Cubba, John, E1805• [27NO]

CURTIS, JACOB

Remarks in House

Air National Guard: Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

CURTIS, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E596 [19AP]

CURUCHET, KELLY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5478 [26JY]

CURUVIJA, SLAVKO

Remarks in Senate

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

CUSHING, ALONZO H.

Bills and resolutions

Medal of Honor: award for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Medal of Honor: award for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

CUSHING, FRANK M.

Obituaries

Personal, E173 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H623 [8FE], E172 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S697 [15FE]

CUSTOMS TRADE FACILITATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE]

CUSTOMS TRAINING ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

CUT UNJUSTIFIED TAX (CUT) LOOPHOLES ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2075), S1103 [29FE], S1532 [8MR], S5105 [18JY], S5185 [19JY]

CUTSHAW, JAMES R. (ROMAN)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1233 [11JY]

CUTTING FEDERAL UNNECESSARY AND EXPENSIVE LEASING (CUTTING FUEL) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6324), H6097–H6099 [19SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6324, provisions, H6097 [19SE]

CUTTINGEDGENEWS.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

CUTTS, GRACE V. RICHARDSON HUMPHREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E281 [29FE]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Anderson, Frank W.: Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH, Judge Felix T. Matia/Chester J. Koch award recipient, E164 [8FE]

Berea, OH: tribute to restoration of Victory Arch at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, E1379 [1AU]

Willoughby, William H., Jr.: Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH, Outstanding Veteran of the Year award recipient, E162 [8FE]

CYBER CRIME PROTECTION SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

Texts of

S. 2111, provisions, S701 [15FE]

CYBER INTELLIGENCE SHARING AND PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3523), H2166, H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172, H2173, H2174, H2175, H2176, H2178 [26AP]

——— consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 3523): consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 3523), H2184 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize interception of communications and other system traffic that is transmitted and stored on Federal systems and deploy countermeasures for cybersecurity purposes, H2177 [26AP]

Enact (H.R. 3523), H2077 [25AP], H2146, H2156–H2186 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3293 [31MY], E693 [27AP]

——— consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— corrections in engrossment, H2186 [26AP]

——— motion to recommit, H2184 [26AP]

Information technology: require regulatory information provided to private-sector cybersecurity entities sharing intelligence community cybersecurity systems remain subject to the Freedom of Information Act, H2170 [26AP]

Intelligence services: clarify certain definitions to maintain consistency across all cybersecurity policies, H2175, H2176 [26AP]

——— clarify that private-sector cybersecurity entity liability exemption in use of intelligence community systems extends only to identification and acquisition of cyber threat information, H2169 [26AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities for only certain purposes, H2170, H2171 [26AP]

——— clarify retention and use rules for personal information received by the intelligence community from private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2172 [26AP]

——— exempt private-sector cybersecurity entities from liability for non-participation in voluntary intelligence community cyber threat efforts, H2174 [26AP]

——— include critical infrastructure owners and operators in program to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2167–H2169, H2178, H2179 [26AP]

——— limit authority of intelligence community to use Federal cybersecurity systems on private-sector cybersecurity entities, H2173 [26AP]

——— narrow definitions of what information private-sector cybersecurity entities may share with the intelligence community, H2174, H2175 [26AP]

——— prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

——— require list of all Federal agencies receiving cyber threat intelligence information from the intelligence community, H2173 [26AP]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies, employers, or prospective employers from requiring the disclosure of passwords to social networking web sites or personal accounts, H2184 [26AP]

Sunset: set date, H2176 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3523), S2559 [23AP], S3814 [7JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3523, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Provisions: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3523) (H. Rept. 112–445), H1914 [17AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, provisions, H2147 [26AP]

H.R. 3523, provisions, H2166 [26AP]

CYBER SECURITY PUBLIC AWARENESS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 813), S2458 [18AP]

CYBERSECURITY ACT

Letters

Provisions: several former national security officials, S4136 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2105), S2458 [18AP], S3300 [21MY], S3933–S3935 [12JN], S4135–S4137 [13JN]

CYBERSECURITY ACT (CSA2012)

Amendments

Enact (S. 3414), S5401, S5402, S5403, S5405, S5409, S5410 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5519, S5520, S5521, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5568, S5572, S5575, S5579, S5591, S5603, S5615, S5622 [26JY], S5661, S5673, S5676, S5677, S5678, S5681, S5682, S5684, S5685, S5686, S5687, S5688 [30JY], S5724, S5739, S5740, S5741, S5743, S5744, S5746, S5747, S5748, S5760, S5772, S5773, S5777, S5778, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789, S5791, S5792, S5793 [31JY], S5885, S5886, S5888, S5889, S5890, S5891 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

Cyber Hill Battle—Searching for a Common Sense Defense Against a ‘‘Digital Pearl Harbor’’, S5910 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

——— motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Felony prosecution of individuals relative to violation of Internet ‘‘terms of service’’ agreements: several organizations, S5915 [2AU]

Improve privacy of electronic communications: several organizations, S5914 [2AU]

Provisions: Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, S5909 [2AU]

——— Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S5704 [31JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S6782 [14NO]

——— several financial services organizations, S5909 [2AU]

——— several individuals, S5437 [26JY]

——— Shawn Osbourne, TechAmerica (organization), S5915 [2AU]

Motions

Enact (S. 3414), S5357 [25JY], S5419 [26JY], S5724 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917 [2AU]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S5652 [30JY]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, S5914 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure that creation of center to protect Federal Government networks does not disrupt current cyber law enforcement efforts, S5723 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

Enact (S. 3414), S5193–S5196, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S5322, S5367 [25JY], S5652 [30JY], S5691–S5706, S5708–S5712, S5714–S5725 [31JY], S5805, S5806, S5812–S5818, S5823–S5825, S5830, S5841, S5850 [1AU], S5901–S5904, S5907–S5919, S5929, S5936, S5937, S5942 [2AU], S6079 [11SE], S6766, S6774–S6784, S6793 [14NO]

——— motion to proceed, S5357, S5359–S5364 [25JY], S5419–S5421, S5426–S5441, S5444, S5448, S5450, S5463–S5465 [26JY], S5631, S5632 [30JY], S6835 [15NO]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5651 [30JY], S6772 [14NO]

Information technology: expand and improve cybersecurity test beds program, S5914 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, S5692, S5693, S5696, S5698 [31JY], S5806 [1AU]

Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications, S5914 [2AU]

——— modernize and improve Federal privacy laws, S5913 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

Sunset: set date, S5439 [26JY]

Technology: conduct study to determine current cyber law enforcement resources, S5723 [31JY]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

CYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2096), H2215–H2222 [27AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2096, provisions, H2215–H2218 [27AP]

CYBIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

Remarks in House

Douglass, Jeff: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

CYPRESS, TX

Remarks in House

Cool Blast Lemonade Stand: tribute, H5020 [19JY]

CYPRUS, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

International relations: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see S. Con. Res. 47), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 676), H3480 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Council of the European Union: tribute to outgoing Presidency, E1873 [4DE], E1969 [19DE], E2015 [31DE]

International relations: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, E1331 [25JY]

——— respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (H. Res. 676), H5018, H5020 [19JY], E1342 [26JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1389, E1391 [2AU]

——— support U.N.-brokered agreement between Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, H5018 [19JY]

Ships and vessels: transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7509, H7510 [31DE]

Turkey: anniversary of occupation, H5017, H5020 [19JY], H5082 [23JY], E1293 [19JY], E1320, E1331 [25JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of John M. Koenig To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 47, respect sovereignty of Cyprus and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, S3784 [6JN]

CYR, ADRIAN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1733 [2NO]

CYR, JOE AND SUE

Articles and editorials

Driving Through History, S3127 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.: anniversary, S125 [26JA], S3127 [14MY]

CYR, JOHN T.

Articles and editorials

Driving Through History, S3127 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.: anniversary, S125 [26JA], S3127 [14MY]

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1291 [8MR]

CZECH REPUBLIC

Bills and resolutions

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Remarks in House

Czechoslovak Independence Day: observance, E1747 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Vaclav Havel, S168, S174 [30JA]

Tributes

Havel, Vaclav, S121 [26JA]

CZEMERDA, MARY

Remarks in House

Clearview Federal Credit Union: Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]

CZERNEC, ALINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1598 [21SE]

CZMYR, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Jewett City, CT: VFW Veteran of the Year award recipient, E872 [18MY]

CZYSCON, JOHN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E111 [1FE]

D.C. COURTS AND PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1379), H6772–H6775 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1379), S4790, S4791 [9JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1379) (S. Rept. 112–178), S4460 [25JN]

Texts of

S. 1379, provisions, S4790 [9JY], S4831 [10JY], H6772 [13DE]

D.C. DIVAS (football team)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1074 [19JN]

D.L. MARTIN CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1412 [3AU]

Martin, Donnie L.: Franklin County, PA, ‘‘Business Person of the Year’’ award recipient, E1412 [3AU]

DADIAN, MARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1592 [21SE]

DADWANI, ROHAIL

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E409 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E409 [21MR]

DAGGETT, STEPHEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3511 [23MY]

DAHAL, YAMUNA

Essays

State of the Union, S155 [30JA]

DAHLBERG, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E622 [24AP]

DAHLSTROM, DARREN

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

DAILEY, EILEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1644 [21SE]

DAILY BEAST (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Robert Shrum on Friend George McGovern, the Prophet Politician, E1960 [19DE]

DAILY CALLER (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

What’s Behind Roberts’ Surprising Decision?, S4739 [29JN]

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

DAILY RACING FORM (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to National Handicapping Championship, S123 [26JA]

DAKOTA RURAL ACTION (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6735 [13NO]

DALAI LAMA

Bills and resolutions

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

Reports filed

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

DALE CITY, VA

Remarks in House

Dale City Civic Assocation: tribute to Community Awards recipients, E322 [6MR]

DALEY, JOHN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6978 [27NO]

DALEY, JOSEPH N.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1192 [1MR]

DALEY, WILLIAM M.

Letters

NRC management issues, S2520 [19AP]

DALICANDRO, JOHN (JAY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E640 [25AP]

DALLAS, TX

Bills and resolutions

William H. ‘Bill’ Nelson Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 6383), H5922 [12SE]

Letters

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Conine, Kent: Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (organization) honoree, E28 [17JA]

Dallas VA Medical Center: tribute to participation in Valentines to Veterans program, H228 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

For the Love of the Lake (organization): tribute to Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up event, E1405 [3AU]

Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church: anniversary, E60 [23JA]

Independent Association of Businesses: anniversary, E1384 [1AU]

Love of the Lake (organization): anniversary, E1733 [2NO]

Sanders, Jan: League of Women Voters of Dallas, TX, Education Fund Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

School for Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center: Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award recipient, E1848 [29NO]

St. John Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, E1052 [18JN]

Walne, Joan and Alan: Dallas, TX, Friends of Fair Park Spirit of the Centennial Award recipients, E474 [28MR]

DALLAS COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

Carrollton, TX: tribute to Carrollton Black Cemetery, E1181 [29JN]

D’ALLESSANDRO, ROBBI GORMAN

Remarks in House

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010 [7JN]

DALTON, JACOB

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1341 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Nevada participants, S4945 [12JY]

DALY, ERIN

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: Secretary’s Honor Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

DALY, PATRICK H., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E253 [27FE]

DAM SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN] (see H.R. 4090), H965 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3362), S4775 [29JN]

Texts of

S. 3362, provisions, S4775 [29JN]

DAMARISCOTTA, ME

Remarks in House

Coastal Kids Preschool: tribute, E621 [24AP]

DAMIANI, AARON

Prayers

House of Representatives, H949 [24FE], H3979 [25JN]

DAMS

Amendments

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S135, S136 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

——— notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H2644 [10MY]

——— preserve historical integrity of Zoar, OH, while carrying out any study or construction of flood damage reduction measures, including levees (see S. 3580), S6545 [20SE]

——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain interests in Federal land acquired for the Scofield Project in Carbon County, UT (see S. 2056), S261 [1FE]

——— provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (see S. 2039), S132 [26JA]

——— establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 6254), H5628 [1AU]

——— reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN] (see H.R. 4090), H965 [27FE]

Hydroelectric power: protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space: Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., H5108 [23JY]

——— Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization) and Joshua Saks, Wildlife Federation, H5109 [23JY]

——— Robert Bendick, Nature Conservancy (organization), H5110 [23JY]

——— several environmental organizations, H5108 [23JY]

——— Smarter Safer Coalition, H5107 [23JY]

——— Stephen Ellis, Eli Lehrer and Andrew Moylan, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H5107 [23JY]

Lists

Organizations opposed to S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

Smarter Safer Coalition members, H5108 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— funding, H3352 [31MY], H3367–H3369 [1JN]

——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

——— operation and maintenance account funding through reductions in construction account, H3369 [1JN]

——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees, H3354 [31MY]

——— revise Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual to ensure greater storage capacity to prevent serious downstream flooding, H3748 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), H3437, H3438 [5JN]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5105–H5110 [23JY]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

Sacramento, CA: Natomas Levee Improvement Project funding, E1041 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), S8552 [30DE]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S136 [26JA], S385 [7FE]

——— delay mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements until evaluation of levee and dam strength and efficiency can be completed, S4664 [27JN]

——— reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (S. 3362), S4775 [29JN]

Hydroelectric power: encourage research and development of hydropower technologies, S3126 [14MY]

South Dakota: anniversary of Oahe Dam construction, S5482 [26JY]

Reports filed

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 802) (S. Rept. 112–117), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3263) (H. Rept. 112–442), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 3263, Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act, H3437 [5JN]

S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5105 [23JY]

S. 3362, Dam Safety Act, S4775 [29JN]

DANBERG, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Paralympic Games: tribute for participation, E1502 [12SE]

DANBURY, CT

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

DANDREA, MARCUS W.

Poems

‘‘Intel,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1439 [3AU]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1439 [3AU]

DANFORTH, DONALD

Remarks in House

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

DANGEROUS SYNTHETIC DRUG CONTROL ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 605), S680, S681 [15FE]

DANIEL, KIM

Letters

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1117 [29FE]

DANIELS, BILL

Letters

Daniels Scholarship Program letter of gratitude to military personnel: Megan Saylor, S6731 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Daniels Fund (organization): tribute to Daniels Scholarship Program letters of gratitude to military personnel, S6731 [13NO]

DANIELS, DEBRA S.

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2237 [27AP]

DANIELS, MITCH (Governor of Indiana)

Letters

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

DANIELS FUND (organization)

Letters

Daniels Scholarship Program letter of gratitude to military personnel: Megan Saylor, S6731 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Daniels Scholarship Program: tribute to letters of gratitude to military personnel, S6731 [13NO]

DANIELSON, DAVID T.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

DAN-LOC BOLT & GASKET (company)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1980 [19AP]

DANNY DID FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6345 [14NO]

DANSEREAU, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

D’ANTONI, LEWIS AND FAMILY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6795 [14NO]

DAQDUQ, ALI MUSSA

Remarks in Senate

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S5947 [2AU]

d’AQUIN, ERICA M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S258 [1FE]

DARDIK, HERBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E667 [26AP]

DARIEN, IL

Remarks in House

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

DART, JUSTIN, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480 [26JY]

Tribute, S7394, S7395 [4DE]

DARTMOUTH, MA

Remarks in House

Rothschild, Brian: Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts, Inc., Prince Henry Society Award recipient, E1701 [16OC]

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men’s rugby team, E1020 [7JN]

DASCHBACH, HOWARD M., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E216 [16FE]

DASH, GREG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E144 [6FE]

DASH, RONALD F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1378 [1AU]

DASSOW, CHEVELLE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E666 [26AP]

DATA see Information Technology

DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1408), S350 [6FE]

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION see National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

D’AUGUSTINE, JOSEPH

Bills and resolutions

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6318), H5705 [2AU]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1795 [29MR], H1855 [17AP]

DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1081 [19JN], E1132 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S3898 [11JN]

DAVENPORT, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E189 [14FE]

DAVENPORT, IA

Remarks in House

Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (organization): tribute, E634 [24AP], E1579 [20SE]

D’AVERSO, NANCY L.A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1706 [16OC]

DAVEY, IRENE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2542 [19AP]

DAVID, ELAINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E709 [7MY]

DAVID, HAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1621 [21SE]

DAVID, RYAN S.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690, H4708 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, S4815 [10JY]

DAVID MITCHELL ROZGA ACT see Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act

DAVIDOFF, STEVEN M.

Articles and editorials

In Manchester United’s I.P.O., a Preference for American Rules, H5279 [25JY]

DAVIDSON, BIRDIE E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5970 [2AU]

DAVIDSON, JOE

Articles and editorials

Park Ranger’s Death Highlights the Risks in Federal Law Enforcement, E44 [18JA]

DAVIDSON, STEVEN B.

Remarks in House

Army Times (publication): Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739 [13NO]

DAVIES, LAWRENCE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E272 [28FE]

DAVIES, MIKE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2079 [27MR]

DAVIS, ALICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2009 [30DE]

DAVIS, ALVIN A.

Remarks in House

Macy’s, Inc.: Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

DAVIS, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E352 [8MR]

DAVIS, BELVA

Remarks in House

Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization): Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1528 [14SE]

Tribute, E303 [1MR], E1825 [28NO]

DAVIS, BRAD

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (see S. Res. 403), S1932 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (S. Res. 403), S1944 [21MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 403, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs, S1942, S1944 [21MR]

DAVIS, BRIAN J.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S7659 [6DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

DAVIS, CHARLES C., III

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4946 [12JY]

DAVIS, CHARLIE D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1758 [15NO]

DAVIS, CHRISTOPHER M.

Memorandums

Certain Questions Related to Pro Forma Sessions of the Senate, S5954–S5956 [2AU]

DAVIS, CLAY M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

DAVIS, CURTIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1721 [26OC]

DAVIS, DANIEL L.

Articles and editorials

Lieutenant Colonel Davis, Death and Deception in Afghanistan, H577 [8FE]

Truth, Lies and Afghanistan—How Military Leaders Have Let Us Down, H576, H583 [8FE]

Letters

Congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H972 [28FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H730 [15FE], H813 [16FE]

DAVIS, DANNY K. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2390 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5077 [19JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H6806 [13DE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1847 [16AP]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H3577 [6JN]

Crime: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H945 [17FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1847 [16AP]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 3014), H6701 [11DE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H4065 [26JN]

——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2098), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H3105 [17MY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H6234 [20SE]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H3163 [18MY]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H2134 [25AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H2289 [27AP]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H945 [17FE]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (see H.R. 3710), H1101 [29FE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H5292 [25JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H3481 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 1821), H2288 [27AP]

Federal aid programs: improve effectiveness and performance of financial assistance programs, simplify application and reporting requirements, and improve delivery of services to the public (see H.R. 6420), H6060 [14SE]

Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 657), H2713 [15MY]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H3105 [17MY]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7424 [20DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1741 [28MR]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3662 [7JN]

House of Representatives: recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1642 [27MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2814 [16MY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4157 [27JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H4869 [13JY]

——— establish smart card pilot program (see H.R. 2925), H5630 [1AU]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H1303 [8MR]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2211 [26AP]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5631 [1AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2134 [25AP]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (see H.J. Res. 100), H5712 [2AU]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see H.R. 4152), H2663 [11MY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5630 [1AU]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1543 [22MR]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H440 [2FE]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5711 [2AU]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6807 [13DE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H3363 [31MY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2212 [26AP]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6312 [19OC]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H4605 [28JN]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H3808 [19JN]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H6623 [4DE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H3163 [18MY]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H3163 [18MY]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5923 [12SE]

——— reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H1642 [27MR]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Census: celebrate release of 1940 census and commend Bureau of the Census and National Archives and Records Administration efforts to maintain information (see H. Res. 637), H2274 [27AP]

Crime: provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3781), H77 [18JA]

Education: provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

Telecommunications: ensure State and local E911 fees, taxes, and surcharges are imposed in a fair and equitable manner relative to prepaid mobile services (see H.R. 3788), H77 [18JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (H.R. 3781), H78 [18JA]

Education: provide educational stability for children in foster care (H.R. 5876), H3363 [31MY]

Telecommunications: ensure State and local E911 fees, taxes, and surcharges are imposed in a fair and equitable manner relative to prepaid mobile services (H.R. 3788), H78 [18JA]

Poems

‘‘Crossing the Bar,’’ Alfred Lord Tennyson, H1202 [6MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3190• [30MY]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226• [11JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1561 [26MR]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2627• [10MY]

Chinese New Year: observance, E73• [25JA]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H2054 [24AP]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1561 [26MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2054 [24AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2233 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2233 [27AP]

Dept. of Justice: Second Chance Act grant funding, H2390 [8MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3338 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3338 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3285 [31MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7555 [1JA]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H1561 [26MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223•, E1231• [11JY]

First Book (organization): anniversary, E1440• [3AU]

Green-Byrd, Danielle: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768• [10MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4803• [11JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4073 [27JN]

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369• [1AU]

National Glaucoma Awareness Month: observance, E77• [25JA]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2776• [16MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H325 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4803• [11JY]

Public welfare programs: require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H319 [1FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2390 [8MY]

Sri Lanka: anniversary of end of civil war, H2822 [17MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7555 [1JA]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H2233 [27AP]

Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), E71• [25JA]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H7555 [1JA], E1958• [19DE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2776• [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2776• [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2776• [16MY]

Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488• [29MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H112 [23JA], H724 [14FE], H1151 [5MR], H1271 [7MR], H1388 [19MR], H1495 [21MR]

Tributes

Ali, Muhammad, H38 [18JA]

Bell, James, E124• [2FE]

Costello, Representative, H5903 [12SE]

Donahue, Mavis, H7271 [19DE]

Osteen, Joel, E897• [30MY]

Payne, Donald M., H1202 [6MR]

Triplett, Brenda V., E592• [19AP]

DAVIS, DICK C.E. AND CHARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E246 [27FE]

DAVIS, EDDY

Remarks in House

Flex-a-lite (business): anniversary, E1403 [3AU]

DAVIS, EDWARD L.

Letters

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3427 [22MY]

DAVIS, GEOFF (a Representative from Kentucky)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1808 [29MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Armed Forces: provide equity between regular and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 4177), H1304 [8MR]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H3481 [5JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H5079 [19JY]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (see H. Res. 517), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H5331 [30JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H641 [8FE]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H697 [13FE]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H5202 [24JY]

Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 498), H1807 [29MR]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers’ compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 5284), H5131 [23JY]

——— clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5130 [23JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H727 [14FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3481 [5JN]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H187 [27JA]

Pensions: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see H.R. 3899), H475 [3FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Taxation: allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H5328 [26JY]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H1804 [29MR]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2072 [24AP]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H5202 [24JY]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H220 [31JA]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1273 [7MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4656 [29JN]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 622), H1977 [18AP]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H5202 [24JY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H4065 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Tariff: barium magnesium aluminum oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5724), H2645 [10MY]

——— calcium chloride phosphate activated by manganese and/or antimony for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5725), H2645 [10MY]

——— lanthanum phosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5726), H2645 [10MY]

——— strontium europium halophosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5722), H2645 [10MY]

——— TFM (see H.R. 4845), H2204 [26AP]

——— yttrium europium oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5723), H2645 [10MY]

Taxation: allow additional investment credits for qualifying supercritical advanced coal projects (see H.R. 4826), H2204 [26AP]

——— allow an ordinary and necessary business expense deduction for contributions to regional infrastructure improvement zones (see H.R. 3780), H77 [18JA]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H3162 [18MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Tariff: barium magnesium aluminum oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (H.R. 5724), H2646 [10MY]

——— calcium chloride phosphate activated by manganese and/or antimony for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (H.R. 5725), H2646 [10MY]

——— lanthanum phosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (H.R. 5726), H2646 [10MY]

——— strontium europium halophosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (H.R. 5722), H2646 [10MY]

——— TFM (H.R. 4845), H2208 [26AP]

——— yttrium europium oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (H.R. 5723), H2646 [10MY]

Taxation: allow additional investment credits for qualifying supercritical advanced coal projects (H.R. 4826), H2207 [26AP]

——— allow an ordinary and necessary business expense deduction for contributions to regional infrastructure improvement zones (H.R. 3780), H78 [18JA]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (H.R. 5839), H3163 [18MY]

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H5527 [1AU]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2613 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2701 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2613 [10MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4737 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4737 [10JY]

Public welfare programs: require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H316, H319, H321 [1FE]

Votes: position on missed, E697• [27AP], E1085• [19JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2202 [26AP]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H5527 [1AU]

Tributes

Blevins, Alex, E107• [1FE]

Newman, Mark S., E286• [29FE]

DAVIS, GREGORY K.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

DAVIS, JOHN H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1045 [15JN]

DAVIS, JOHNATHAN

Proclamations

Crystal Brockington and Johnathan Davis Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1193 [29JN]

DAVIS, JONATHAN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2141 [26AP]

DAVIS, JOSH

Remarks in Senate

Gelato Fiasco, Inc.: tribute, S2724 [25AP]

DAVIS, KAREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1700 [16OC]

DAVIS, KATHERINE (TRINKA)

Bills and resolutions

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (see H.R. 6374), H5859 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate, H7446 [30DE]

——— designate (H.R. 6374), H6477, H6478 [28NO]

——— opening, E1500 [12SE], E1660 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6374, Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA, H6477 [28NO]

DAVIS, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E927 [31MY]

DAVIS, LAWRENCE K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E75 [25JA]

DAVIS, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1432 [3AU]

DAVIS, MARTHA WILLIAMS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E194 [15FE]

DAVIS, PAUL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6850 [15NO]

DAVIS, SUSAN A. (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H5631 [1AU]

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H1135 [1MR]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3733 [18JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H5711 [2AU]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3267 [30MY]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— ensure that relocation of an active duty servicemember away from the servicemember’s principal residence does not prevent the refinancing of a mortgage on that residence (see H.R. 4740), H2125 [25AP]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H441 [2FE]

——— support designation of ‘‘Initial Success or Total Failure’’ as official motto of explosive ordnance disposal organizations (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

Buy American Act: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service or National Archives and Records Administration gift shops are produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3415), H5079 [19JY]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H5923 [12SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3404 [1JN]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 5848), H3405 [1JN]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6344 [13NO]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H802 [15FE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6304 [9OC]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H3976 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1571 [26MR] (see H.R. 4816), H2329 [7MY]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H1846 [16AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 2094), H5526 [31JY]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4158 [27JN]

——— establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H2647 [10MY]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H3976 [21JN]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H5079 [19JY]

——— provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths (see H.R. 894), H6469 [27NO]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H221 [31JA]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H6397 [15NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 1523), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the Small Business Liaison Pilot Program (see H.R. 5975), H5010 [18JY]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H966 [27FE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H221 [31JA]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H6284 [25SE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5766 [10SE]

——— establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H3267 [30MY]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H512 [6FE]

——— extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H220 [31JA]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H3733 [18JN]

Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H5079 [19JY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H1428 [20MR]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H1642 [27MR]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H6397 [15NO]

FDA: prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H4605 [28JN]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H727 [14FE]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H441 [2FE]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H7264 [18DE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H3808 [19JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H1428 [20MR]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7469 [30DE]

Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H903 [16FE]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H1017 [28FE]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2447 [8MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4776 [10JY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5712 [2AU]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H2663 [11MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1274 [7MR]

Medicaid: apply prompt pay requirement to claims for payment for covered items and services furnished by any Medicaid health care entity (see H.R. 3587), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H6310 [16OC]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H4065 [26JN]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H2663 [11MY]

——— provide coverage for diabetes prevention services (see H.R. 6548), H6276 [21SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H5009 [18JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H967 [27FE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees (see H.R. 2314), H1359 [9MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 2239), H6302 [5OC]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H3267 [30MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

——— require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 2517), H1428 [20MR]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1572 [26MR]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6676 [5DE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1741 [28MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H3171 [25MY]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H966 [27FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H1100 [29FE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6429 [16NO]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H1017 [28FE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5711 [2AU]

Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 2502), H6318 [26OC]

——— encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 289), H5711 [2AU]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2329 [7MY]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H6344 [13NO]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H696 [13FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2212 [26AP]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H5079 [19JY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H1978 [18AP]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H1134 [1MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5906), H3660 [7JN]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6536 [29NO]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H1154 [5MR]

——— prohibit duty-free treatment of imports into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences of the Trade Act (see H.R. 5157), H2271 [27AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, authorize research on role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see H.R. 2513), H966 [27FE]

World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 603), H1805 [29MR]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H572 [7FE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 6308), H5705 [2AU]

FTC: promulgate rules requiring Internet merchants to disclose use of price-altering computer programs (see H.R. 6508), H6274 [21SE]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 781), H6000 [13SE]

Postal Service: authorize the sale, at fair market value, of any post office building subject to relocation (see H.R. 6238), H5525 [31JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (H.R. 6308), H5709 [2AU]

FTC: promulgate rules requiring Internet merchants to disclose use of price-altering computer programs (H.R. 6508), H6278 [21SE]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Postal Service: authorize the sale, at fair market value, of any post office building subject to relocation (H.R. 6238), H5525 [31JY]

Letters

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: Senator Crapo, H7317 [19DE]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H6775 [13DE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4024 [26JN]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains, H2791 [16MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H738 [15FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H4078 [27JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1585 [27MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6164 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (H.R. 6308), E1396• [3AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2791 [16MY], H2826, H3053 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7391 [20DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6775, H6776, H6778, H6779 [13DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6775, H6776, H6778, H6779 [13DE]

——— eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist in the Armed Forces, H3053 [17MY]

——— prohibit performance of same-sex marriage ceremonies on military installations, H2791 [16MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4024 [26JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2236 [27AP]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H626 [8FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2236 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3538 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3538 [6JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4024 [26JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7279 [19DE]

——— importance of job creation, H819 [16FE]

Firearms: gun control, H6821 [17DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4745 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6516 [29NO]

Israel: independence anniversary, E675• [26AP]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 6166), H7317• [19DE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3259 [30MY]

Lemon Grove, CA: tribute to Lemon Grove Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1455• [10SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6004 [14SE]

Medicare: reform, H1585 [27MR]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: observance, E1635• [21SE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2727 [16MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6821 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1400 [20MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4745 [10JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1029 [29FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H3814 [20JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5689 [2AU]

University of San Diego: anniversary of Women PeaceMakers Program, E1453• [10SE]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards, H1222 [7MR]

——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1410), H5839 [11SE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2727 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2727 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2726 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2727 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H752• [15FE], H1073• [29FE], E671• [26AP]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H5537 [1AU]

Women: health care for women, H1400 [20MR]

Tributes

Doherty, Glen, H6004 [14SE]

Ride, Sally K., H5139 [24JY]

Szekely, Deborah, E774• [10MY]

Woods, Tyrone, H6004 [14SE]

DAVIS, TOM

Articles and editorials

Dark Side of Death, S5366 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5364–S5366 [25JY]

DAVIS, TOM (a former Representative from Virginia)

Articles and editorials

Re-Authorize the Export-Import Bank, H2480 [9MY]

DAVIS, TYRONE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1702 [16OC]

DAVIS, WIL

Remarks in House

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

DAVISON, JARED

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6540 [20SE]

DAVISON, LEA

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Vermont participants, S5368 [25JY]

DAWSON, HOWARD A., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5972 [2AU]

DAWSON, RACHEL

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to New Jersey participants, E1353 [31JY]

DAY, DAVID P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1358 [31JY]

DAY, SHILOH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4459 [25JN]

DAY CARE see Children and Youth

DAY OF THE DEPLOYED

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 581), S6626 [21SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 581, designate, S6632, S6681 [21SE]

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME see Time

DAYTON, OH

Remarks in House

Mangold, Holley: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1544 [14SE]

Pierce, Angela: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E684 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to hosting of NCAA men’s basketball tournament first round games, S1919 [21MR]

DC STATEHOOD STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

DE JESUS RODRIGUEZ, ANIBAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1379 [1AU]

de la PENA, MARIO

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

de LÉON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1983 [21DE]

de MATEO SMITH, ROCIO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1579 [20SE]

de OLIVEIRA AZEVEDO, PRICILLA

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, S1499 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

DE ST. MAURICE, GREGORY

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

DE WEERD, KAYLA

Remarks in House

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

DEAF see Disabled

DEAL, NATHAN (Governor of Georgia)

Letters

FCC development of plan for greater broadband access: (2010), H1613 [27MR]

DEAN, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E751 [9MY]

DEARBORN, MO

Remarks in House

Ewing, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297 [1MR]

DEATH AND DYING

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6860, S6868, S6869 [15NO], H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S8226 [19DE]

Articles and editorials

Air Force Dumped Ashes of More Troops’ Remains in VA Landfill Than Acknowledged, H1159 [6MR]

Singleton Takes Pride in Helping Families, S1786 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2030 [19AP]

Children’s Grief Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 681), H3660 [7JN]

——— support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 590), S6744 [13NO]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE] (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 4467), H2030 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see S. 2244), S2166 [28MR]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see S. 3202), S3280 [17MY] (see H.R. 6073), H4655 [29JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4460 [25JN]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 6673), H6828 [17DE]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

FEMA: make grants to State and local governments to assist in preparing for and responding to mass casualty incidents (see H.R. 6715), H7435 [27DE]

——— provide guidance and coordination for mass fatality planning (see H.R. 6566), H6297 [28SE]

Medicare: exempt certain hospice programs from the limitation applicable to payments for hospice care (see H.R. 6466), H6231 [20SE]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H181 [25JA]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 586), S6626 [21SE]

Pakistan: provide compensation for the deadly acts by elements of the Pakistani military and intelligence services against U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5734), H2645 [10MY]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (see H. Res. 669), H3266 [30MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H725 [14FE]

Taxation: exclude certain farmland and family-owned business interests from the value of the gross estate of decedents (see H.R. 6271), H5629 [1AU]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax (see S. 2200), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3393), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend estate and gift tax rules (see S. 3440), S5381 [25JY]

——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 3234), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6013), H3975 [21JN]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

——— provide that the value of certain historic property shall be determined using an income approach in determining the taxable estate of a decedent (see S. 2209), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 5982), H3914 [20JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 3403), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6279), H5704 [2AU]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 5833), H3161 [18MY]

Cost Estimates

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018): CBO, S7016 [28NO]

Letters

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor: Vincent J.M. DiMaio, H3139 [18MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, E1153 [27JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Lists

Dept. of Homeland Security agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: clarify procedures for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member, H5037, H5038 [19JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), E663 [26AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), H2297, H2298 [7MY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7313–H7317 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H4955, H4956, H4984 [18JY], H5049, H5050 [19JY]

——— transport and escort of combat casualties remains funding, E1286 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7296–H7301 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), H7441–H7446 [30DE]

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H3322 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5206 [25JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: protect tribal sovereignty with respect to Native American burial or other sacred sites, H3785 [19JN]

Drugs: encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

——— increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

Federal Mortuary Affairs Advisory Commission: establish, H3033 [17MY]

Fowler, Michael L., Sr.: Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483 [29MR]

Government regulations: exempt regulations relative to work-related electrocutions or other fatalities from regulatory freeze, H5276, H5277 [25JY]

Hurricanes: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

Medicare: tribute to hospice care workers, H3735 [19JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (H.R. 1589), H1155 [6MR], H3735 [19JN], H5203 [25JY]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: observance, E1622 [21SE]

Navy: report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 190), E691 [27AP]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (H. Res. 669), H3279 [31MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H2052 [24AP], H2666 [15MY], H2743 [16MY], H2815 [17MY], E793 [15MY]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743, H5744 [10SE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H3994–H3997 [26JN], H4079 [27JN], H4625 [29JN], E1153 [27JN]

‘‘Taps’’: anniversary of writing, E1072 [19JN]

——— designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (H.R. 595), E1072 [19JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (H.R. 5044), H6101–H6104 [19SE]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, H7361 [20DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (H.R. 696), H923 [17FE]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief, H5546, H5593 [1AU], H5646 [2AU]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes, H5757, H5759, H5760 [10SE]

W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home Inc.: tribute, E1722 [26OC]

Workers Memorial Day: observance, H2215 [27AP], E621 [24AP], E691 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: prohibit use of emergency spending for persons having serious delinquent tax debts or for deceased individuals, S8433, S8434, S8439 [27DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), S3049 [9MY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8666, S8667 [2JA]

——— establish (S. 3705), S8355, S8364 [21DE]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 3407), S5214 [19JY]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6868–S6870 [15NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S3287 [17MY], S8231 [19DE]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7146 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4461–S4463 [25JN], S4719 [28JN], S6719 [13NO]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S3170 [15MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 456), S3103 [10MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE], S7025–S7029 [28NO]

——— improve (H.R. 4018), S4781 [29JN], S4783 [9JY]

——— improve (S. 1696), S1921 [21MR]

Sacagawea: anniversary of death, S6442, S6443 [19SE]

‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance, S7154 [29NO]

Taxation: exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, S7674 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY], S5265 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY], S5093 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— provide permanent extension of tax relief and repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5102 [18JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S4924–S4926 [12JY], S5336, S5340–S5345, S5357 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY], S5840 [1AU], S7695 [10DE]

Reports filed

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4018) (H. Rept. 112–548), H3981 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 117, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, H2297 [7MY]

H.R. 406, permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate, H5743 [10SE]

H.R. 4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act, H3994 [26JN]

H.R. 5044, exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans, H6101 [19SE]

H.R. 6655, Protect Our Kids Act, H7313 [19DE]

S. 1440, Dept. of HHS activities to reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity, S6869 [15NO], H7296–H7298 [19DE]

S. 3202, Dignified Burial of Veterans Act, S3287 [17MY], H7442–H7445 [30DE]

S. 3393, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5087–S5089 [17JY]

S. 3407, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, S5215 [19JY]

S. Res. 456, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3090, S3103 [10MY]

S. Res. 586, support goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 590, support goals and ideals of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, S6747 [13NO]

DEATH PENALTY see Capital Punishment

DeBOSE, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E729 [8MY]

DeBRUYNE, NESE F.

Letters

Dept. of Defense motorsports sponsorship funding, H4949 [18JY]

DECA, INC.

Letters

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3427 [22MY]

DeCARO, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E34 [18JA]

DECATUR, GA

Proclamations

Marshalls Distribution Center Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1540 [14SE]

Ms. Clara Sims Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E310 [5MR]

DECKER, CURT

Letters

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act, E1186 [29JN]

DECKER, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E521 [16AP]

DECKER, TOMMY

Bills and resolutions

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (see H.R. 6661), H6806 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (H.R. 6661), H6837 [18DE]

Tribute, H6663 [5DE], H6837 [18DE], E1870 [4DE]

DECKERVILLE, MI

Remarks in House

Deckerville High School: tribute to football team, E1829 [28NO]

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Poems

‘‘Independence Day,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1168 [28JN]

Remarks in House

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

Independence Day: observance, E1168 [28JN], E1213 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

Independence Day: observance, S4718 [28JN], S4745 [29JN]

DeCRAENE, PETER

Remarks in House

NSF: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

DEDUCTIBILITY AND INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND MAXIMIZE ASSISTANCE (DIPLOMA) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5878), H3362 [31MY]

DEEB, ED

Remarks in House

Detroit, MI: observance of Metro Detroit Youth Day, E1216 [10JY]

DEEGAN, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E870 [18MY]

DEEPWATER HORIZON SURVIVORS’ FAIRNESS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

DEER PARK, TX

Remarks in House

Deer Park High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E1077 [19JN]

DEESE, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2013 [30DE]

DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3776 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6242 [21SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3492 [6JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1428 [20MR]

Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 3554), H79 [18JA]

——— protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 3555), H79 [18JA]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H5712 [2AU]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H641 [8FE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H27 [17JA]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H5766 [10SE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H1807 [29MR]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H6234 [20SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1915 [17AP]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H2647 [10MY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H1846 [16AP]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H572 [7FE]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2722), H4065 [26JN]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see H.R. 6480), H6369 [14NO]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H943 [17FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6828 [17DE]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3236), H28 [17JA]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3662 [7JN]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 6308), H5705 [2AU]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H182 [25JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H641 [8FE] (see H.R. 4816), H2289 [27AP]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H1811 [30MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H6151 [19SE]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H6765 [12DE]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 5742), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1916 [17AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: hold in trust for the benefit of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon the Chemawa Indian School land and improvements (see H.R. 3878), H572 [7FE]

——— provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3599), H115 [23JA]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H5010 [18JY]

——— prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H3363 [31MY]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H1915 [17AP]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H6505 [28NO]

——— protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3357), H159 [24JA]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (see H.R. 3737), H1847 [16AP]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H4158 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H2569 [9MY]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H5860 [11SE]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans made to Main Street businesses from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4293), H1740 [28MR]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H79 [18JA]

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1847 [16AP]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5328 [26JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 304), H2072 [24AP]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Gold Star Dads of America, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 577), H6304 [9OC]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see H.R. 1448), H6701 [11DE]

——— extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6314 [23OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6280 [21SE]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H2329 [7MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1498 [21MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H1741 [28MR]

——— count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H1846 [16AP]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H28 [17JA]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H6310 [16OC]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H6536 [29NO]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6152 [19SE]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H4158 [27JN]

Political campaigns: disclose third-party communications made for or against a candidate and identifying information in Internet communications, and apply disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. 3585), H641 [8FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H1306 [8MR]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4656 [29JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H5631 [1AU]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H3363 [31MY]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H476 [3FE]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3599), H115 [23JA]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H2447 [8MY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H6001 [13SE]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4908 [17JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6001 [13SE]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6318 [26OC]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H1571 [26MR]

——— modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see H.R. 1267), H1017 [28FE]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 601), H476 [3FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2211 [26AP]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 2148), H1017 [28FE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H6280 [21SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2034 [19AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1391 [19MR]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H1101 [29FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H2569 [9MY]

Women: require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H6234 [20SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H572 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: provide for recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (see H.R. 6245), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 5812), H3102 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand eligibility for veteran reimbursement for emergency treatment provided in non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 4246), H1542 [22MR]

——— reimburse eligible veterans who are entitled to Medicare benefits for Medicare deductibles and other expenses owed by veterans for certain treatment provided in non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 4245), H1542 [22MR]

FRS: restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 6023), H4063 [26JN]

Natural gas: modify application of the right to exercise eminent domain in construction of pipelines for the exportation of natural gas (see H.R. 3913), H567 [7FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: provide for recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (H.R. 6245), H5629 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H3104 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 4159), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand eligibility for veteran reimbursement for emergency treatment provided in non-departmental facilities (H.R. 4246), H1542 [22MR]

——— reimburse eligible veterans who are entitled to Medicare benefits for Medicare deductibles and other expenses owed by veterans for certain treatment provided in non-departmental facilities (H.R. 4245), H1542 [22MR]

FRS: restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 6023), H4064 [26JN]

Natural gas: modify application of the right to exercise eminent domain in construction of pipelines for the exportation of natural gas (H.R. 3913), H569 [7FE]

Letters

Importance of education: Colin T. Mays, E356• [8MR]

Motions

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5594 [1AU]

Remarks

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers, H1510 [22MR], H4689 [10JY], H4788 [11JY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Social Security benefits, H6473 [28NO]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H3694 [8JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Corvallis, OR: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2837 [17MY]

——— require audit of financial records, H2837 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2146 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H2825 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure the innovative technology loan guarantee program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016• [14SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6016• [14SE]

——— prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2825 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6373 [15NO], H6473 [28NO], H6589 [4DE], H6831 [18DE], H7472 [31DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906 [17FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H3694 [8JN]

Education: importance, E356• [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3492 [6JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H450 [3FE]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1594 [27MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1935, H1939, H1944, H1954 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2100 [25AP], H3653, H3655, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], E856• [18MY], E1106• [21JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5140 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1935, H1939, H1944, H1954 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2100 [25AP], H3653, H3655, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], E856• [18MY], E1106• [21JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1944 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1510 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1448 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4689 [10JY], H4788 [11JY]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, H3664 [8JN]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H450 [3FE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6414 [16NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4689 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4689 [10JY], H4788 [11JY]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (H.R. 3591), H2460 [9MY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, E1106• [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1594, H1605 [27MR], H1756, H1757, H1759 [29MR], H1935 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1605 [27MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1756, H1757, H1759 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1749 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1935, H1939, H1944, H1954 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3790 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4618 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2100 [25AP], H3653, H3655, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3790 [19JN], E856• [18MY], E1106• [21JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3653, H3655, H3656, H3657, H3658 [7JN]

——— streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1954 [18AP]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6414 [16NO]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Small business: raise limit of expensing for purchase of products made in America, H5595 [1AU]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3657 [7JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H5595 [1AU]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations, H5926 [13SE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H952 [27FE], H1433 [21MR], H1749, H1757, H1759 [29MR], H1935 [18AP]

——— extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H112 [23JA]

Tributes

Bonamici, Representative, H530 [7FE]

Costello, Representative, H5903 [12SE]

DEFEND AND SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1213), S61 [24JA], S90 [26JA], S663 [15FE], S3115 [14MY]

Enact (S. 3533), S7130 [29NO]

DEFENDING QUALITY POSTAL DELIVERY FOR THE FUTURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4161), H1272 [7MR]

DEFENSE BASE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (see H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: streamline process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries and designate certain closed military installations for siting refineries (see H.R. 3879), H374 [1FE]

DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION

Amendments

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3331, H3340, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3364 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: expand indemnification responsibilities applicable when property at closed military installations is conveyed (see H.R. 4407), H2029 [19AP]

——— provide for indemnification of transferees of property at any closed military installation (see S. 3644), S7040 [28NO]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3215), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

Letters

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H4992 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for an informal base realignment and closure, H3343 [31MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H603 [8FE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3180 [30MY], H3277, H3309–H3346, H3356–H3360 [31MY], E957, E958, E963, E965, E966 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreement, H3331 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Remarks in House

Joshua, Wynfred: Defense Intelligence Agency Torch Bearer Award recipient, E2037 [2JA]

DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2834–H2836 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6004 [2AU]

Reports filed

Nomination of Sean Sullivan to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5380 [25JY]

DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT

Excerpts

U.S. Code: definition of ‘‘marriage’’ and ‘‘spouse’’, H5028 [19JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to be used in contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H5027, H5028 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H2547–H2551 [9MY]

Families and domestic relations: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, H906 [17FE]

——— repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 1116), H3809 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Families and domestic relations: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (S. 598), S1842 [20MR]

DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil liberties: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Letters

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

DEFICIT see Public Debt

DEFICIT REDUCTION, JOB CREATION, AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3710), H747, H760 [15FE], H1186 [6MR], H1854 [17AP], H2620 [10MY], H3466 [5JN]

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL

Remarks in House

Lindsay, Randella: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E216 [16FE]

DeFUSCO, LEIDE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1449 [10SE]

DeGETTE, DIANA (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6018 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6675 [5DE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H1363 [13MR]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H2033 [19AP]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H5079 [19JY]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 3015), H7425 [20DE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H1391 [19MR]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H726 [14FE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 5742), H6623 [4DE]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 1523), H6578 [30NO]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 210), H3167 [22MY]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H3404 [1JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H3707 [15JN]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H2813 [16MY]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H945 [17FE]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H6587 [3DE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H6279 [21SE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1135 [1MR]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H5079 [19JY]

EPA: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H3363 [31MY]

FDA: expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H2570 [9MY]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal employees: ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 616), H1915 [17AP]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H1543 [22MR]

——— limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H476 [3FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6680 [7DE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H802 [15FE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H5766 [10SE]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H1428 [20MR]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4776 [10JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H5712 [2AU]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H2072 [24AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H6152 [19SE]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H6279 [21SE]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H903 [16FE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H3171 [25MY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H2813 [16MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H4828 [11JY]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H2034 [19AP]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H803 [15FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 5991), H6623 [4DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Small business: ensure State-certified medical marijuana businesses have full access to banking services (see H.R. 1984), H5292 [25JY]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H1543 [22MR]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H2288 [27AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1543 [22MR]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6151 [19SE]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H3661 [7JN]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H6807 [13DE]

Telecommunications: require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6152 [19SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H6234 [20SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H965 [27FE]

——— reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 6309), H5705 [2AU]

Drugs: provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4774 [10JY]

Medicaid: provide medical assistance coverage for uninsured newborns (see H.R. 6258), H5628 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (H.R. 4091), H966 [27FE]

——— reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (H.R. 6309), H5709 [2AU]

Drugs: provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (H.R. 6092), H4775 [10JY]

Medicaid: provide medical assistance coverage for uninsured newborns (H.R. 6258), H5630 [1AU]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), E919• [31MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5298 [26JY]

Dept. of Energy: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018 [14SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6005, H6018 [14SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H1028 [29FE]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H761• [15FE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (H.R. 2245), H3863 [20JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3863 [20JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H761• [15FE]

Firearms: gun control, H6818 [17DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H6837 [18DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4729 [10JY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H4669 [9JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6837 [18DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6818 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4729 [10JY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2732 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2732 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2732 [16MY]

Women: health care for women, H1028 [29FE]

Tributes

Gabow, Patricia, E1428• [3AU]

Sandoval, Paul J., E249• [27FE]

Yamamoto, Tadashi, E557• [17AP]

DEITZ, BOYCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1767 [15NO]

DeJARNATT, PETER J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1949 [18DE]

DeKALB COUNTY, GA

Proclamations

Carolyn B. Parks Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1191 [29JN]

Crystal Brockington and Johnathan Davis Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1193 [29JN]

Dempsey Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1196 [29JN]

Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E32 [18JA]

Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., High School Civic Leadership Students Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E906 [30MY]

Fannie Sheridan U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1461 [10SE]

Leon and Joyce Henry Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1203 [9JY]

Mrs. Julia A. Snell Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1197 [29JN]

Mrs. Karen L. Macon Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E905 [30MY]

Mrs. Loretta J. Maloy Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E903 [30MY]

Ms. Margaret Schuelke Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1530 [14SE]

Myers Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1544 [14SE]

Pastor Micheal Benton Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1532 [14SE]

Teryle L. Berry U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1463 [10SE]

Victory for the World Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1204 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP]

Mrs. Curtis Lucille Sanders Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E45 [18JA]

Ms. Clara Sims Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E310 [5MR]

Ms. Lorraine B. Myles Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E615 [23AP]

DEL CITY, OK

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), H3437, H3438 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), S8552 [30DE]

Reports filed

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 802) (S. Rept. 112–117), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3263) (H. Rept. 112–442), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 3263, Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act, H3437 [5JN]

DEL NORTE COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]

DEL RIO, TX

Remarks in House

Prather, Gerald L.: Boy Scouts Del Rio, TX, Person of the Decade Award recipient, E1467 [10SE]

DeLaCERDA, CARLOS

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E669 [26AP]

DELANO, CA

Remarks in House

Philippine Weekend: tribute to Grand Marshals, E1345 [26JY]

DELARGY, AOIFE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S875 [16FE]

DELATORRE, ARREN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

DeLAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Connecticut)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3028 [17MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3926 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5728 [7AU]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H6469 [27NO]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H1154 [5MR]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1543 [22MR]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H1846 [16AP]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H4908 [17JY]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5130 [23JY]

Cuba: discontinue Radio Marti and Television Marti broadcasts (see H.R. 1317), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1101 [29FE]

——— make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 2617), H2072 [24AP]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H7469 [30DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H2715 [15MY]

——— repeal modification of authority to make certain interval payments of educational assistance (see H.R. 1451), H1101 [29FE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H6505 [28NO]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H4828 [11JY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H3808 [19JN]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H4158 [27JN]

——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H2813 [16MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 631), H3163 [18MY]

FDA: ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety (see H.R. 3847), H218 [31JA]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1571 [26MR]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H640 [8FE]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H6152 [19SE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6001 [13SE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H1846 [16AP]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H1428 [20MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H725 [14FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H115 [23JA]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H1846 [16AP]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H5130 [23JY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1579), H27 [17JA]

——— place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H4158 [27JN]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H4685 [9JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6505 [28NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6505 [28NO]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1756), H2813 [16MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1808 [29MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5293 [25JY]

National Young Audiences Week: designate (see H. Res. 574), H1272 [7MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NIH: enhance the clinical trial registry data bank reporting requirements and enforcement measures (see H.R. 6272), H5704 [2AU]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H5008 [18JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Public lands: designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 3334), H1915 [17AP]

Public welfare programs: permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H3808 [19JN]

SBA: increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3267 [30MY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H966 [27FE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H6234 [20SE]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1392 [19MR]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5526 [31JY]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H4828 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5525 [31JY]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5526 [31JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6001 [13SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H6152 [19SE]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H1359 [9MR]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H1847 [16AP]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 5938), H3699 [8JN]

——— limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see H.R. 5615), H2813 [16MY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H1978 [18AP]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H1915 [17AP]

——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 2238), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H6429 [16NO]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see H. Res. 609), H5526 [31JY]

Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (see H.R. 5787), H4605 [28JN]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1846 [16AP] (see H.R. 333), H1642 [27MR]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H6280 [21SE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1742 [28MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1915 [17AP]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H6828 [17DE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H220 [31JA]

——— provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1718), H6369 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Africa: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H2713 [15MY]

Air pollution: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Credit: establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H77 [18JA]

Economy: rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see H.R. 5727), H2645 [10MY]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5525 [31JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Tariff: magnetic snaps (see H.R. 5035), H2268 [27AP]

——— rooftop cargo bags (see H.R. 5034), H2268 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Africa: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (H.R. 5748), H2714 [15MY]

Air pollution: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (H.R. 6222), H5328 [26JY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3915 [20JN]

Credit: establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (H.R. 3789), H78 [18JA]

Economy: rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (H.R. 5727), H2646 [10MY]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), H6278 [21SE]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

Tariff: magnetic snaps (H.R. 5035), H2277 [27AP]

——— rooftop cargo bags (H.R. 5034), H2277 [27AP]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products: Ellen Bloom and Ami V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, E1619• [21SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3917 [21JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), E920• [31MY]

Africa: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (H.R. 5748), E788• [15MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4021 [26JN]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims, H3759 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7576 [2JA]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2577, H2578 [10MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H422 [2FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1898, H1900, H1901, H1902 [17AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1657, H1659 [28MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3759 [19JN]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1929 [18AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H444 [3FE], H3285 [31MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Community Health Center, Inc.: anniversary, E767• [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, E793• [15MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1657 [28MR], H1898, H1900, H1901, H1902 [17AP], H6489 [28NO]

——— WIC funding, H1898, H1900, H1901, H1902 [17AP], H6489 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3031 [17MY]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5039 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4944 [18JY], H5039, H5062 [19JY]

——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H4944 [18JY]

——— prohibit purchase of helicopters for Afghan security forces from Russia, Syria, and other state sponsors of terrorism, H3031 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2235 [27AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H985 [28FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H627 [8FE], H1031 [29FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2235 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3285 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3285 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4021 [26JN]

EEOC: funding, H2409 [8MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3285 [31MY]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), E1619• [21SE]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3229• [30MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1929 [18AP]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5305 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1929 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1440 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4800, H4803• [11JY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7576 [2JA]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3285 [31MY]

Medicare: reform, H1657 [28MR]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, E776• [10MY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2734 [16MY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Neighborhood Music School, E1054• [18JN]

——— anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, E532• [16AP]

——— anniversary of New Haven Public Library, E272• [28FE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6816 [17DE]

Orange, CT: anniversary of Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, E779• [11MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H325 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4800, H4803• [11JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3926, H3927 [21JN]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6170 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1929 [18AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2409 [8MY]

Society of Santa Maria Maddalena of New Haven: tribute, E528• [16AP]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5541 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5541 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H5305 [26JY]

——— rates, H2578 [10MY]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H2235 [27AP]

Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society: anniversary, E286• [29FE]

Titanic (R.M.S.): anniversary of sinking, E524• [16AP]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit funding to negotiate or implement a security agreement with Afghanistan unless the agreement is in the form of a treaty or authorized by law, H5062 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2734 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4271), H1659 [28MR]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2734 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1594• [21SE], E1767• [15NO]

Women: health care for women, H1031 [29FE], H1440 [21MR], H4803• [11JY], H5537 [1AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6489 [28NO]

Tributes

Kelly family, E524• [16AP]

Lender, Murray, H1545 [26MR], E438• [26MR]

Levenson, Joel, H4706 [10JY]

Marder, Alfred L., E388• [20MR]

Milstein, Jeanne, E262• [28FE]

Siegel, Bernard, E395• [20MR]

Sirey, Aileen Riotto, E760• [10MY]

Soto, Victoria L., E1957• [19DE]

Vinci, Joseph J., Sr., E284• [29FE]

Williams, Vincent, E1057• [18JN]

DELAWARE

Bills and resolutions

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Remarks in House

Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, H3760, H3765 [19JN]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, E976 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (H. Res. 820), H6564 [30NO]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, E1318 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Delaware Day: observance, S7678–S7680 [6DE]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, S4818 [10JY]

National Guard: anniversary, S8018 [13DE]

Smyrna, DE: anniversary of Citizens’ Hose Fire Co. No. 1, S2919 [7MY]

White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 970), S8556 [30DE]

Reports filed

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112– 139), S131 [26JA]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

First State National Historical Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 323) (S. Rept. 112–109), S41 [23JA]

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 970) (S. Rept. 112–121), S41 [23JA]

Texts of

S. 970, White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act, S8556 [30DE]

DELAWARE, OH

Remarks in House

Corns, Evan R.: Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Board of Directors Herman ‘‘Rusty’’ Shipps leadership award recipient, E945 [1JN]

DELAWARE RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

DelBENE, SUZAN K. (a Representative from Washington)

Letters

Election of Suzan K. DelBene to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6339 [13NO]

——— Sam Reed, Washington Sec. of State, H6339 [13NO]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H6339, H6342 [13NO]

Remarks

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6837 [18DE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6340 [13NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6340 [13NO]

DELCOUR, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Closing a Chapter—Mary Leahy Ends Career at Adult Basic Education, S3075 [10MY]

DeLEO, JOHN

Remarks in House

UNICO National (organization): UNICAN of the Year Award recipient, E95 [31JA], E119 [2FE]

DeLEON, OMAR

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S136 [26JA]

DeLISI, SCOTT H.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S2820 [26AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Uganda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

DELISLE, DEBORAH S.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

DELL, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7467 [30DE]

DELL, NATALIE

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1366 [31JY], E1422 [3AU]

DELLERSON, DANIELLE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1156 [29FE]

DELOITTE DEVELOPMENT LLC

Remarks in Senate

LATINA Style (publication): Company of the Year award recipient, S846 [16FE]

DELORES HUERTA FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]

DeLOUCH, JANAY

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska participants, S6534 [20SE]

DELPHI CORP.

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Pensions: address impact of bankruptcy proceedings, H3742 [19JN]

DELPHI SALARIED RETIREES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: increase transparency, H385 [2FE]

DELTA COUNTIES COALITION

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1048 [29FE]

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter: anniversary, E1803 [27NO]

Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter: tribute to Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324 [6MR]

Tribute, H522 [7FE]

DEMAREE, SARAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1669 [28SE]

DEMBOWSKI, NANCY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E375 [19MR]

DeMINT, JIM (a former Senator from South Carolina)

Letters

Resignation from the Senate: by, S8666 [2JA]

DeMINT, JIM (a Senator from South Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912 [11JN], S3979, S3994, S4104 [12JN], S4159 [13JN], S4278, S4280, S4281 [19JN], S4335 [20JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6468 [19SE]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S171 [30JA], S182, S195, S219 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7014, S7042, S7100, S7107 [28NO], S7248, S7271 [29NO], S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6276 [12SE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3092, S3093 [10MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3432 [22MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2510 [18AP], S2690 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2173 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S541 [9FE], S568, S575 [13FE], S641, S642, S645, S646, S647 [14FE], S867 [16FE], S1152 [29FE], S1196, S1367 [1MR], S1396 [5MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1796 [19MR], S1851, S1852, S1853, S1871 [20MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5263 [23JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5622 [26JY], S5661, S5678, S5681 [30JY], S5740, S5773 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 91), S1089 [28FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2602 [23AP]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 40), S2324 [16AP] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S3043 [9MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S2968 [8MY]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see S. 3287), S4239 [18JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S2497 [18AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3785 [6JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN]

EPA: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5382 [25JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see S. 2176), S1540 [8MR]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1194 [1MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1460 [7MR]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 3221), S3422 [22MY]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Privacy: require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see S. 3333), S4417 [21JN]

Public debt: establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Senior citizens: provide higher-quality, lower-cost health care to seniors (see S. 2196), S1734 [15MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: amend extension of temporary employee payroll tax holiday to give individuals the choice of whether to participate (see S. 2107), S614 [14FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S5382 [25JY]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S909 [17FE]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S3234 [16MY]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see S. 3612), S6625 [21SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S1459 [7MR]

Senate: require sponsoring Senators to pay printing costs for ceremonial and commemorative Senate resolutions (see S. 3519), S5978 [2AU]

Taxation: terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see S. 2064), S323 [2FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4279, S4280, S4281 [19JN], S4335 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3945 [12JN]

——— prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation in check off programs to provide research and information for a particular commodity or brand, S4281 [19JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5105 [18JY]

Budget: deficit, S3945 [12JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S195 [31JA], S308 [2FE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S7371 [4DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

——— rural broadband telecommunications services programs funding, S4279 [19JN], S4335 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2063 [27MR]

Economy: express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

Eximbank: make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3153 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3153 [15MY]

——— reform, S2950 [8MY]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6598 [21SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, S195 [31JA], S308 [2FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S6477 [20SE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2690 [25AP]

——— provide protections for postal employees with respect to their right not to subsidize union nonrepresentational activities, S2690 [25AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1594, S1599 [13MR]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S8238–S8240 [20DE]

Taxation: terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, S1599 [13MR]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs, S1594 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7666, S7667 [6DE], S8157, S8158 [19DE], S8350 [21DE]

DEMMERT, A. WEBSTER, III

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula, S695 [15FE]

DEMMINK, JORIS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: take steps in the U.N. to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 838), H7360 [19DE]

DEMOCRACY

Addresses

New Constitution of Kenya and the Role of the Judiciary: Willy Mutunga, Supreme Court of Kenya, E652–E654 [25AP]

Amendments

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Articles and editorials

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

In Sudan, Seeing Echoes of Darfur, H1023 [29FE]

Prince and the Ayatollah, E750 [9MY]

Voter ID Mess Subverts an American Birthright, H5119 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see S. Res. 601), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 812), H6397 [15NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

Constitution—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (see S. Res. 376), S699 [15FE]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

——— recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

International relations: allow Azeri people, currently divided between Azerbaijan and Iran, to have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country if they so choose (see H. Con. Res. 137), H5922 [12SE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 549), H802 [15FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

Taiwan: support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (see S. Res. 542), S5978 [2AU]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H4868 [13JY]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Amanda Kerstman, E355 [8MR]

——— Gordon Tsai, E532 [16AP]

——— Kayla Cox, E621 [24AP]

——— Komal Luthra, E630 [24AP]

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991 [6JN]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992 [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992 [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992 [6JN]

Letters

Call for removal of David B. Shear as Ambassador to Vietnam: Representative Wolf, E1212 [9JY], E1410, E1411 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1411 [3AU]

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership: Mahmoud Khattab, American Syrian Coalition, E1385 [1AU]

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

——— Representative Wolf, E1410 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1409 [3AU]

Ecuadorian human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation: Carlos R. Lange, Sociedad Ecuatoriana del Exterior (organization), E1652 [21SE]

Human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile in Sudan: several individuals, S6528–S6530 [20SE]

Impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation: several Representatives, H101 [23JA]

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E37 [18JA]

——— Representative Wolf, E37 [18JA]

Lists

Voter suppression legislation by State, H2310 [7MY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S347 [6FE], H464 [3FE]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5084 [17JY], H4872 [17JY]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5302 [24JY], H5141 [24JY]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

Albania: independence anniversary, H6473 [28NO]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1589 [21SE]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E923, E929 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

Bahrain: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750 [9MY]

Belarus: human rights violations, H5296 [26JY], H5698 [2AU], H7475 [31DE]

——— independence anniversary, E503 [29MR]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: independence anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

Burma: human rights violations, E867 [18MY]

——— U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Cambodia: human rights violations, E1662 [28SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

China: human rights violations, H1172 [6MR], H6387 [15NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), H314 [1FE]

——— uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, E382 [19MR]

Crocker, Ryan C.: condemn remarks on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

Cuba: human rights violations, H6686 [11DE], E224 [17FE]

——— tribute to hunger strike by pro-democracy activists, H5929 [13SE], H6258 [21SE]

Czechoslovak Independence Day: observance, E1747 [13NO]

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

Ecuador: human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation, E1651 [21SE]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— elections, H4637 [29JN]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, H6432 [27NO], H6538 [30NO]

——— limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

——— support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285 [29FE]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1582 [27MR], E429 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E457 [27MR], E476 [28MR], E573 [18AP]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

House Democracy Partnership: tribute to partnership with Kyrgyzstan Parliament, H951 [27FE]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E381 [19MR]

Illinois: tribute to Lech Walesa Day, E177 [9FE]

International Children’s Day: observance, E633 [24AP]

Israel: independence anniversary, H2139, H2145 [26AP], E526 [16AP], E648 [25AP], E659, E663, E665, E667, E669, E672, E674, E675 [26AP], E680, E694, E700 [27AP]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1139, H1145 [5MR], H1220 [7MR], H2074 [25AP], H2201 [26AP], H6378 [15NO], H6399, H6400 [16NO], E1782, E1793, E1794 [16NO]

Italy: independence anniversary, E1199 [29JN]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary, E357 [8MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, H5025 [19JY]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680, H3681 [8JN]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E212 [16FE], E279 [29FE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E721, E728 [8MY], E747 [9MY], E758, E775 [10MY], E785, E790, E792, E803 [15MY], E809, E810, E817, E819, E822 [16MY], E829, E830, E838 [17MY], E845, E855, E857, E859, E875 [18MY], E881 [22MY], E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to reelection as President of Taiwan, E33 [18JA], E185 [14FE], E486 [29MR], E697 [27AP]

Macedonia: anniversary of Ilinden Uprising, E1432 [3AU]

——— independence anniversary, E1518 [13SE]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Heritage Middle School student trip to Washington, DC, E991 [6JN]

Morocco: human rights violations, E1646 [21SE], E1963 [19DE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, E1224 [11JY]

Pakistan: human rights violations of Baloch people, E1628 [21SE]

——— human rights violations of Baluch people, E649 [25AP]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E732 [8MY], E906 [30MY]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (H. Res. 742), E1384 [1AU]

——— elections, H1137 [5MR]

——— human rights violations, H5979 [13SE], H6380 [15NO]

Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1212 [9JY], E1409 [3AU]

Slovak Republic: independence anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

South Sudan: independence anniversary, E1215 [10JY], E1249 [13JY]

Sudan: hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

——— human rights violations, E37 [18JA]

——— human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, H1022 [29FE], H1442 [21MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, H1301 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H2138 [26AP], H3729 [18JN], E1046 [15JN]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (H. Res. 549), H1029 [29FE], H1144 [5MR]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

Taiwan: anniversary of lifting of martial law, E1249 [13JY], E1271 [18JY]

——— democracy efforts, E785 [15MY], E875 [18MY]

——— observance of National Day, E1551, E1555, E1563, E1568 [19SE], E1578, E1580 [20SE], E1585, E1593, E1595, E1599, E1602, E1612, E1615, E1621, E1635, E1638, E1639, E1650 [21SE], E1655 [25SE], E1660, E1668, E1670, E1671 [28SE], E1689 [9OC]

Thailand: democracy efforts, E1106 [21JN]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

U.N. Security Council: invoke ‘‘Uniting for Peace’’ resolution to bypass China and Russia veto of Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H3274 [31MY]

——— veto of resolution by China and Russia supporting Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H587 [8FE], E147 [6FE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

——— democracy efforts, E321 [6MR]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (H. Res. 730), H5698 [2AU]

Uzbekistan: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E193 [15FE]

Vietnam: call for release of Nguyen Quoc Quan, H5839 [11SE]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards, H1222 [7MR]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (H. Res. 484), H229 [1FE], H5844–H5846 [11SE], E1482 [11SE]

——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1410), H5835–H5842 [11SE], E72 [25JA], E1482 [11SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H94–H102 [23JA], H503–H510 [6FE], H2304–H2310 [7MY], H3729 [18JN], H5118–H5122 [23JY], H5209, H5212 [25JY], H5537 [1AU], H6072 [19SE], H6153, H6159, H6162 [20SE], H6237 [21SE], E98 [31JA], E1301 [23JY], E1427 [3AU]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (H.R. 3317), H503 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Belarus: human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

China: human rights violations, S1710 [15MR]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), S5627, S5628 [26JY]

——— commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (S. Res. 376), S4780 [29JN]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, S1609 [13MR]

Cuba: human rights violations, S5851–S5853 [1AU]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Egypt: condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

El Salvador: democracy efforts, S5655 [30JY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, S4200 [14JN]

——— U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S1709 [15MR], S4710 [28JN]

Ghana: democracy efforts, S5294 [24JY]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 398), S1761 [15MR]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

Hungary: human rights violations, S4944 [12JY], S8251 [20DE]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus and condemn corporate sponsorship of such event relative to human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (S. Res. 394), S1581 [12MR], S1678 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, S2540 [19AP]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S2960 [8MY], S3037 [9MY], S3126 [14MY], S3171 [15MY], S3420 [22MY], S3621 [24MY]

Mali: U.S. policy, S7426 [5DE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480 [26JY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

Russia: human rights violations, S806–S810 [16FE]

Slovakia: human rights violations against the Romani people, S562 [13FE]

Sudan: human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, S6528 [20SE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Taiwan: democracy efforts, S2960 [8MY]

——— observance of National Day, S6533, S6534 [20SE], S6616 [21SE]

——— support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (S. Res. 542), S5991 [2AU], S6438 [19SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S90 [26JA], S2913 [7MY], S3958 [12JN], S6724, S6725 [13NO], S7758 [12DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2914 [7MY]

Reports

National Election in Taiwan: International Election Observers Mission, S6438–S6440 [19SE]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4240), S5133 [18JY]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Statements

Declaration to Moroccan-Controlled Western Sahara and Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Algeria—Summary of Preliminary Observations: Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights (organization), E1647 [21SE]

Moroccan Initiative in the Western Sahara: Moroccan American Center for Policy, E1963–E1965 [19DE]

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840–H5842 [11SE]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan: Ryan C. Crocker, E84 [27JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 90, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, H314 [1FE]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Res. 484, condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards in Vietnam, H5844 [11SE]

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

H.R. 1410, Vietnam Human Rights Act, H5835–H5837 [11SE]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Vaclav Havel, S168, S174 [30JA]

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 370, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S503 [9FE]

S. Res. 372, recognize importance of relationship of Egypt with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 376, commemorate anniversary of signing of the U.S. Constitution and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values, S703 [15FE], S4780 [29JN]

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

S. Res. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 394, recognize anniversary of unification of Italy, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S., S1579, S1581 [12MR]

S. Res. 398, Greece independence anniversary, S1741, S1761 [15MR]

S. Res. 424, condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves in Syria, S2502 [18AP]

S. Res. 428, condemn human rights violations in Syria, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 435, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S2734 [25AP]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 481, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship anniversary celebration, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

S. Res. 541, condemn Vietnam human rights violations, S5989 [2AU]

S. Res. 542, support efforts by Taiwan to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations, S5990 [2AU]

S. Res. 601, recognize Albania independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust, S6948 [27NO]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

DEMOCRACY IS STRENGTHENED BY CASTING LIGHT ON SPENDING IN ELECTIONS (DISCLOSE) ACT

Articles and editorials

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 3369): motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Motions

Enact (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2219), S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

Enact (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

Koch Industries, Inc.: characterization relative to corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5177 [19JY]

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Articles and editorials

Bench With Plenty of Room, S5927 [2AU]

Case for Confirming District Court Judges, S6521 [20SE]

Congress Needs To Stop Judicial Partisan Games, S2150 [28MR]

Crisis Mode—A Fair and Constitutional Option To Beat the Filibuster Game, S1076 [28FE]

Dems Wait by Phone for Obama, S3390 [22MY]

Federal Courts in Arizona Face Crushing Caseload, S1983 [22MR]

G.O.P. and Violence Against Women, S7207 [29NO]

In Pennsylvania—the Human Costs of Judicial Confirmation Delays, S6034 [10SE]

Judges Needed for Federal Courts, S8013 [13DE]

Justice Delayed as Judge Nominees Wait, S1589 [13MR]

Let’s Just Say It—The Republicans Are the Problem, S3020 [9MY]

Norquist’s Phantom Army, S5024 [16JY]

Obama, Senate Must Fill Judicial Vacancies, S7733 [11DE]

Obstruction in the Senate Takes Its Toll on Courts, S6789 [14NO]

1000 Days, S2307 [16AP]

Politics and the Courts, S6789 [14NO]

Reject the ‘‘Thurmond Rule’’—Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Invokes the Legacy of Strom Thurmond To Hold Up Judicial Confirmations—It’s Bad for Judges and Bad for Justice, S5248 [23JY]

Schumer Schemes To Hit GOP, S1688 [15MR]

Senate Republicans To Block Vote on Oklahoma Nominee for Federal Appeals Court, S5643 [30JY]

Senate Rule Changes Come With Risk, S3250 [17MY]

Taking It to the Street, E1115–E1118 [21JN]

They Have Very Short Memories, S1668 [14MR]

Unpopular Mandate—Why Do Politicians Reverse Their Positions?, S4863–S4866 [11JY]

William Kayatta and the Needless Destruction of the Thurmond Rule, S5248 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (see S. Res. 627), S8302 [20DE]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): designate ranking of minority party members (see H. Res. 830), H6765 [12DE]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 553), H902 [16FE] (see H. Res. 590), H1427 [20MR] (see H. Res. 707), H4064 [26JN] (see H. Res. 822), H6535 [29NO]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

Letters

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach to be circuit judge: Jimmy Goodman, ABA Oklahoma State Delegation, S5646 [30JY]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: Karen Silberman and West Allen, Federal Bar Association, S8013 [13DE]

——— Peter M. Reyes, Jr., Hispanic National Bar Association, S6789 [14NO]

——— Senators McConnell and Grassley, S5965 [2AU]

——— several Senators, S1075 [28FE]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S5643 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Democratic staff, H2771–H2773 [16MY]

Press releases

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democrats, H2477 [9MY]

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Budget: comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H5757 [10SE]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): designate ranking of minority party members (H. Res. 830), H6739 [12DE]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 553), H887 [16FE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 590), H1411 [20MR]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 707), H4028 [26JN]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 822), H6524 [29NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H1019 [29FE], H3957 [21JN], H5663, H5686, H5687, H5688 [2AU], H5773, H5775, H5852, H5854, H5855, H5856 [11SE], H5865, H5867 [12SE], H5926, H5934 [13SE], H6003, H6007, H6008, H6009, H6047–H6051 [14SE], H6072, H6085, H6112 [19SE], H6162, H6163, H6164 [20SE], H6258–H6265 [21SE], H6758–H6761 [12DE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, H73 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H461–H463 [3FE], H2459 [9MY], H3391 [1JN], H5925 [13SE], H6371 [15NO], H7575 [2JA]

Congressional Progressive Caucus: characterization, H2017, H2018 [19AP]

Domestic policy: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H894–H897 [16FE]

Earth Day: observance, E607 [23AP]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic Club, E1487 [12SE]

House of Representatives: impact of partisanship, H3794 [19JN], H4071, H4120 [27JN], H4163 [28JN]

——— legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY], H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Make It in America plan: support, H5022 [19JY]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of issues based on political affiliation, H907 [17FE], H1814 [16AP], E349 [8MR], E1206 [9JY]

Obama, President: State of the Union Message, H162, H163, H170 [25JA]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, H5929 [13SE]

Small business: promote job growth, H3391 [1JN]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (H.R. 5912), H6113–H6115 [19SE], E1616 [21SE]

Walker, Flora: Michigan Democratic Party Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Winfield, Claude L. and Michelle D.: Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1561 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, S6093–S6095 [11SE]

Coburn, Senator: apology to Senator Reid relative to inappropriate remarks, S5652 [30JY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (S. Res. 627), S8320 [20DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S823 [16FE], S3812, S3873 [7JN], S4783 [9JY], S6476–S6488 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S13 [23JA], S52, S53 [24JA], S148 [30JA], S177 [31JA], S1107–S1110 [29FE], S2945 [8MY], S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3274 [17MY], S3814 [7JN], S4379 [21JN], S4624 [26JN], S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6766 [14NO], S6877 [26NO]

Democratic National Convention: tribute to speeches, S6023 [10SE]

Domestic policy: national agenda, S14 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6023, S6025 [10SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

——— State of the Union Message, S31–S33 [23JA], S82 [26JA]

Political campaigns: assessment of elections, S6716, S6717 [13NO]

——— assessment of Presidential candidates, S6393, S6395, S6421 [19SE], S6497 [20SE], S6590 [21SE]

Power resources: national energy policy, S6307 [13SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of Dept. of Energy nominees, S603–S605 [14FE]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S19–S21 [23JA], S139 [30JA], S362–S364 [7FE], S418–S420 [9FE], S554–S559 [13FE], S598 [14FE], S671–S673 [15FE], S811–S813 [16FE], S1039, S1040 [27FE], S1065–S1068, S1073–S1077 [28FE], S1191 [1MR], S1402, S1411 [6MR], S1559, S1570 [12MR], S1584–S1591, S1606–S1608 [13MR], S1639–S1646, S1658, S1659, S1664, S1671, S1677 [14MR], S1711–S1714 [15MR], S1981–S1983 [22MR], S2149–S2151 [28MR], S2305–S2307, S2311 [16AP], S2585 [23AP], S2758 [26AP], S2907–S2913 [7MY], S3117–S3122 [14MY], S3140–S3142 [15MY], S3307, S3315 [21MY], S3674, S3675 [4JN], S3768–S3773 [6JN], S3878, S3887 [11JN], S4226–S4230 [18JN], S4438 [25JN], S4606–S4610 [26JN], S4800–S4803 [10JY], S5003–S5005 [16JY], S5245–S5247, S5250 [23JY], S5642–S5651 [30JY], S5927, S5928, S5964 [2AU], S6033, S6036 [10SE], S6494, S6495, S6520 [20SE], S6609–S6611 [21SE], S6787–S6790 [14NO], S7207 [29NO], S7333–S7335 [3DE], S7445, S7446 [5DE], S7656, S7659 [6DE], S7732 [11DE], S8011–S8013 [13DE], S8063, S8064 [17DE], S8375–S8377 [21DE], S8656, S8657 [2JA]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2273 [29MR], S3250 [17MY], S8656, S8657 [2JA]

——— Senate use of filibuster to block nominations, S1645 [14MR], S3118 [14MY]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S139 [30JA], S362–S364 [7FE], S554–S559 [13FE], S598 [14FE], S671–S673 [15FE], S1687 [15MR], S3138, S3139 [15MY], S3181, S3222 [16MY], S3295 [21MY], S3825–S3827 [7JN], S4187 [14JN], S4226–S4230 [18JN], S4794 [10JY], S5094–S5098, S5106 [18JY], S5250, S5251 [23JY], S5653 [30JY], S6260 [12SE], S6290 [13SE], S6482–S6488, S6494, S6495, S6520 [20SE], S6559–S6562 [21SE], S6995 [28NO]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S1435 [7MR], S4407 [21JN], S7279 [30NO], S7767 [12DE], S8002 [13DE]

——— legislative priorities, S4434 [25JN], S5845 [1AU]

——— legislative process, S3248–S3250 [17MY], S3803 [7JN], S4627 [26JN], S5094–S5098, S5106 [18JY], S5240 [23JY], S6330–S6332 [13SE], S6419–S6421 [19SE], S6482–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6559–S6562 [21SE], S6891 [26NO], S7313 [3DE], S8252 [20DE], S8615–S8620 [1JA], S8647–S8661 [2JA]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, S4264 [19JN], S4385 [21JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (S. 3257), S3688 [4JN]

Reports

Nominations to U.S. Circuit and District Courts by President Obama During the 111th and 112th Congresses: Barry J. McMillion, Congressional Research Service (excerpt), S3772 [6JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 553, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H887 [16FE]

H. Res. 590, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1411 [20MR]

H. Res. 707, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H4028 [26JN]

H. Res. 822, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6524 [29NO]

H. Res. 830, designate ranking of minority party members of Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H6739 [12DE]

H.R. 5912, prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, H6113 [19SE]

S. Res. 627, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) chairman designation, S8305, S8320 [20DE]

DEMOCRATIZING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1791), S1064 [28FE], S1111 [29FE], S2230 [29MR]

DEMONSTRATIONS see Public Demonstrations

DEMPSEY, EZEKIEL

Proclamations

Dempsey Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1196 [29JN]

DEMPSEY, JAMES X.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

DEMPSEY FAMILY

Proclamations

Dempsey Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1196 [29JN]

DeMUTH, BOBBY G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5770 [11SE]

DENALI COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: reauthorize and modify membership (see S. 3590), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6478), H6231 [20SE]

DENALI COMMISSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Denali Commission: reauthorize and modify membership (see S. 3590), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6478), H6231 [20SE]

DENHAM, JEFF (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H498 [6FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4066 [26JN], H4148 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3452, H3482 [5JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2448 [8MY], H2538, H2539 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H3703 [12JN]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 3356), H5202 [24JY]

Armed Forces: review separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to a disability, including a personality or adjustment disorder (see H.R. 6574), H6306 [12OC]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2067 [24AP]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3481 [5JN]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (see H.R. 4849), H2204 [26AP]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3481 [5JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H6069 [18SE]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H2329 [7MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7425 [20DE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3662 [7JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3976 [21JN]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA (see H.R. 2406), H1428 [20MR]

——— improve functioning (see H.R. 6430), H6150 [19SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H1134 [1MR]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 6416), H6234 [20SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5767 [10SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4097), H1016 [28FE]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Medicare: create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 6446), H7264 [18DE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H3662 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5331 [30JY]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6623 [4DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2715 [15MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY]

Taxation: extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H5630 [1AU]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3700 [8JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H3577 [6JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H3808 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2030 [19AP]

Congress: establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (see H.J. Res. 122), H7264 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

FEMA: reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 6728), H7565 [1JA]

GSA: require an annual audit (see H.R. 4629), H2123 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (H.R. 6488), H6277 [21SE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H1273 [7MR]

FEMA: reauthorize programs and activities (H.R. 6728), H7566 [1JA]

GSA: require an annual audit (H.R. 4629), H2127 [25AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3 [6JA], H477 [6FE], H951 [27FE], H1137 [5MR], H1545 [26MR], H1809 [30MR]

Letters

FEMA programs and activities reauthorization: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6110 [19SE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families, E227• [17FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H39 [18JA]

Cafaro, Erin: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, H5687 [2AU]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3757 [19JN]

——— protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1063 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065 [29FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 118), H2298, H2299 [7MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), H2297, H2298 [7MY]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4153 [27JN]

Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891• [25MY]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490, H491, H493, H494, H498, H499, H502, H503 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 537), H487 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H532 [7FE]

——— exempt certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities from decommissioning, H532 [7FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H502 [6FE]

——— provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H493, H494, H498 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Congress: establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 122), H6856 [18DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4148, H4149 [27JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H39 [18JA]

EPA: reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

FEMA: reauthorize programs and activities (H.R. 2903), H6104, H6110, H6111, H6112 [19SE]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E441• [26MR]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA (S. 1302), H2300 [7MY], H3148 [18MY]

——— liquidate excess and surplus Federal properties, H3148 [18MY]

——— require an annual audit (H.R. 4629), H2080 [25AP]

James F. Battin U.S. Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (S. 3311), H7318 [19DE]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 6166), H7317 [19DE]

James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 1710), H1141, H1142 [5MR]

Los Angeles, CA: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539 [9MY]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Good Egg Breakfast, E1717• [23OC]

——— anniversary of Modesto Chamber of Commerce, E319• [6MR]

——— anniversary of Modesto Lions Club, E452• [27MR]

——— anniversary of the Modesto Arch, E1720• [23OC]

——— inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235• [21FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H39 [18JA]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (H.R. 6633), H7318 [19DE]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H4153 [27JN]

Salazar, Jeffery: Bronze Star recipient, E1936• [13DE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1046, H1063, H1065 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1036, H1037 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2538, H2539 [9MY]

Sonora, CA: closure of Tuolumne General Hospital, E13• [13JA]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 6604), H6474, H6477 [28NO]

——— designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Turlock, CA: anniversary of Turlock Irrigation District, E214• [16FE]

Veterinary Service, Inc.: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1700• [16OC]

Votes: correction, E1203• [9JY]

——— position on missed, E1039•, E1040•, E1041•, E1042• [12JN]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Wright, Hunter: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Bright Minds Scholarship recipient, E1076• [19JN]

Tributes

Allen, Jim, E1757• [15NO]

Barnes, Elizabeth, E1704• [16OC]

Bass, Elizabeth E., E1933• [13DE]

Blonien, Rodney J., E438• [26MR]

Brown, Robert H., E1571• [19SE]

Burke, Frank, E929• [31MY]

Cernok, Victoria, E1218• [10JY]

Cotta, Richard L., E157• [7FE]

Donahou, Mary Ann, E2• [6JA]

Engert, Glendon, E592• [19AP]

Florez, Genevieve, E1596• [21SE]

Fremont, Jessie Benton, E388• [20MR]

Harden, Mike, E1347• [26JY]

Harris, Vince, E888• [25MY]

Hebenstreich, Carolyn, E442• [26MR]

Hieb, Darlene, E1• [6JA]

Ingeman, Karl, E1936• [13DE]

Linn, David A., E1568• [19SE]

Lo, Neng, E440• [26MR]

McShane, Biruta Stakle, E641• [25AP]

Mello, Jim and Bobbie, E1467• [10SE]

Milanovich, Richard M., E439• [26MR]

Monteith, Dick, E151• [7FE]

Mosher, Charles, E1761• [15NO]

Nees, Robert, E2005• [27DE]

Paris, Robert L., Jr., E604• [19AP]

Pland, Richard H., E1923• [13DE]

Poppen, Karen, E513• [30MR]

Ray, Frank E., E1015• [7JN]

Richards, Milton, E82• [27JA]

Ridenour, Jim, E189• [14FE]

Schnoor, Donald E., E616• [23AP]

Shirvani, Hamid, E794• [15MY]

Short, Allen, E2003• [27DE]

Small, Robert W., E1599• [21SE]

Sperring, Alvar E., E1483• [11SE]

Spradley, Lafayette, E610• [23AP]

Stewart, Stephen M., E607• [23AP]

Stubblefield, Rod W., E1603• [21SE]

Tudor, Alison, E1555• [19SE]

Turpin, Lyle, E1766• [15NO]

Vang, Yer, E1377• [1AU]

Westerlund, Lawrence E., E1385• [1AU]

Williams, Margie, E1759• [15NO]

Woods, Henry L., E614• [23AP]

DENIHAN, MARY P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1743 [13NO]

DENISON, JUDY

Remarks in House

Golden Landmarks Association: Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]

DENKTAS, RAUF R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E96 [31JA], E132 [3FE], E198 [15FE]

DENNIS, WILLYE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E372 [16MR]

DENSLEY, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E766 [10MY]

DENT, CHARLES W. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3127 [18MY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1507 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1848 [16AP]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H3976 [21JN]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H2033 [19AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2663 [11MY]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see H.R. 6312), H6280 [21SE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H2033 [19AP]

Crime: provide penalties with respect to employers’ conduct relative to persons engaging in sexual conduct with children (see H.R. 3766), H1498 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H2211 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4776 [10JY]

——— establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H3103 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H5860 [11SE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H5711 [2AU]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H6152 [19SE]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 1558), H1807 [29MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

FDA: strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H1741 [28MR]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H4775 [10JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3577 [6JN]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6069 [18SE]

——— repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H220 [31JA]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H6807 [13DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H726 [14FE]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1101 [29FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H4908 [17JY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5292 [25JY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

——— recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H3481 [5JN]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H1391 [19MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1807 [29MR]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H6429 [16NO]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H3981 [25JN]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H1543 [22MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H2813 [16MY]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6306 [12OC]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H3976 [21JN]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H6807 [13DE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H1543 [22MR]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H6061 [14SE]

Tariff: air pressure distillation columns (see H.R. 4626), H2329 [7MY]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H4157 [27JN]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H694 [9FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H5860 [11SE]

——— increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 3231), H641 [8FE]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1274 [7MR]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H1391 [19MR]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H5630 [1AU]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H2813 [16MY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H5711 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of U.S. territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns (see H.R. 6583), H6323 [2NO]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 4175), H1304 [8MR]

Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1133 [1MR]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

Tariff: alkene polymers mixtures (see H.R. 5040), H2268 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2422 (see H.R. 5043), H2268 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2432 (see H.R. 5042), H2268 [27AP]

——— chocolate confectionery products filled with caramel or sugar-based paste imported in bulk quantities but ready for consumption in their condition as imported (see H.R. 5038), H2268 [27AP]

——— chocolate crumb imported in bulk quantities (see H.R. 5037), H2268 [27AP]

——— formaldehyde polymers with aniline and with 4,4’-methylendianiline mixtures (see H.R. 5041), H2268 [27AP]

——— knitted or crocheted fabrics containing elastomeric yarn (see H.R. 5036), H2268 [27AP]

——— triethylenediamine (see H.R. 5039), H2268 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of U.S. territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns (H.R. 6583), H6323 [2NO]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H5328 [26JY]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (H.R. 4175), H1305 [8MR]

Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (H.R. 4120), H1134 [1MR]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (H.R. 4099), H1017 [28FE]

Tariff: alkene polymers mixtures (H.R. 5040), H2277 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2422 (H.R. 5043), H2277 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2432 (H.R. 5042), H2277 [27AP]

——— chocolate confectionery products filled with caramel or sugar-based paste imported in bulk quantities but ready for consumption in their condition as imported (H.R. 5038), H2277 [27AP]

——— chocolate crumb imported in bulk quantities (H.R. 5037), H2277 [27AP]

——— formaldehyde polymers with aniline and with 4,4’-methylendianiline mixtures (H.R. 5041), H2277 [27AP]

——— knitted or crocheted fabrics containing elastomeric yarn (H.R. 5036), H2277 [27AP]

——— triethylenediamine (H.R. 5039), H2277 [27AP]

Eulogies

Paterno, Joseph V.: by Paterno family member, H668 [9FE]

Remarks

Allentown, PA: anniversary, E1637• [21SE]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, H3868• [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3504 [6JN]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1641• [21SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3868• [20JN]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6651 [5DE]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services, H1508, H1509 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1476 [21MR], H1508, H1509 [22MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7564 [1JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3594 [7JN]

Lehigh County, PA: anniversary, E1640• [21SE]

OraSure Technologies, Inc.: FDA approval of OraQuick In-Home HIV test, E854• [18MY], E1227• [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1476 [21MR]

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (H. Res. 755), H5636 [2AU]

Roseto, PA: anniversary, E1639• [21SE]

Souderton, PA: anniversary, E1127• [21JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3594 [7JN]

Tributes

Paterno, Joseph V., H666, H667, H668 [9FE]

DENTISTS see Health Care Professionals

DENTON, JEREMIAH (a former Senator from Alabama)

Remarks in House relative to

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of release of ‘‘Alcatraz Eleven’’ from POW camp in North Vietnam, H812 [16FE]

DENTON, TX

Remarks in House

Denton Public Library: anniversary, E987 [6JN]

DENTON COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

United Way: tribute to United Way of Denton County, TX, E1450 [10SE]

DENVER, BOB

Remarks in Senate

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, S3717 [5JN]

DENVER, CO

Remarks in House

Wedgeworth, Elbra: Metro Volunteers (organization) Community Impact Award recipient, E467 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Denver Gay Men’s Chorus: anniversary, S3622 [24MY]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Denver, CO chapter, S6535 [20SE]

Shaw, Mike: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1420 [6MR]

United Way: anniversary, S3890 [11JN], S3974 [12JN]

DENVER, DREAMA

Remarks in Senate

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, S3717 [5JN]

DENVER FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, S3717 [5JN]

DENYING FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES TO DANGEROUS TERRORISTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1506), H2456 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 34), S6939 [27NO]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE related term(s) Agriculture; Forest Service

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5647 [2AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5880, H5881, H5882, H5884 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3890, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3899, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905, H3906, H3908, H3909, H3910, H3911 [20JN], H3919, H3920, H3921, H3922, H3923, H3925, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3822 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study Finds, H1900 [17AP]

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3384), S4950 [12JY] (see S. 3395), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 4948), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 6167), H5130 [23JY] (see H.R. 6192), H5291 [25JY] (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (see H.R. 6233), H5524 [31JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

——— promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

——— provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program: use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands (see H.R. 6231), H5331 [30JY]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: provide expedited authority to remove geese that threaten aircraft (see S. 2377), S2821 [26AP]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (see S. 3666), S7686 [6DE]

Animals: submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 6308), H5705 [2AU]

Anniversary (see S. Res. 458), S3087 [10MY]

Black Hills National Forest: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (see S. 3288), S4151 [13JN] (see H.R. 3874), H374 [1FE]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Business and industry: strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Canada: permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3914), H567 [7FE]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Children and youth: implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

——— repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6060 [14SE]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Civil rights: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (see S. 2468), S2823 [26AP]

Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program: establish (see H.R. 4012), H693 [9FE]

Conservation of energy: authorize loans to certain entities that will make loans to consumers to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures to promote energy cost savings and rural development (see S. 2216), S1932 [21MR]

Conservation Stewardship Program: repeal (see H.R. 4015), H696 [13FE]

Cooperative Forestry Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 576), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 797), H6232 [20SE]

Crop insurance: expand coverage under plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 6022), H4063 [26JN]

——— modify ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H3362 [31MY]

——— reduce premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

——— require annual disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies in the public interest (see H.R. 6270), H5629 [1AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Emergency Food Assistance Program: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

EPA: partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

Farm Service Agency: clarify maximum distance between county offices for purposes of the closure or relocation of a county office (see S. 3258), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 4330), H1804 [29MR]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local office (see H.R. 4313), H1803 [29MR]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Federal aid programs: establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

Fish and fishing: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

Food: recognize importance of animal-based protein as a component of a balanced diet of most individuals and encourage promotion of its health benefits and consumption (see H. Res. 804), H6277 [21SE]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see S. 3602), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Food industry: provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6231 [20SE]

——— require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign trade: establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture (see H.R. 6538), H6276 [21SE]

Forest Service: convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (see H.R. 6664), H6806 [13DE]

——— convey Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, CO (see H.R. 6370), H5859 [11SE]

——— resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program (see H.R. 3777), H26 [17JA]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: establish (see S. 2274), S2242 [29MR]

Government regulations: stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H5999 [13SE]

Miami-Dade County, FL: convey federally owned land for construction of a fire station (see S. 3390), S5084 [17JY]

Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program: extend and improve (see S. 2126), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4085), H944 [17FE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2029 [19AP]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H4774 [10JY]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (see H.R. 5544), H2441 [8MY]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

——— establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 6009), H3975 [21JN]

——— improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

Natural resources: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S2730 [25AP] (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

New Mexico: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

Pike National Forest: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (see S. 2341), S2655 [24AP] (see H.R. 4073), H943 [17FE]

Pollution: establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 4162), H1272 [7MR] (see H.R. 4328), H1804 [29MR]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems (see S. 2473), S2823 [26AP]

——— suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 4193), H1304 [8MR]

Rural areas: establish grant program within rural broadband program (see S. 2275), S2243 [29MR]

Rural Energy for America Program: reauthorize and improve (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 5825), H3103 [17MY]

Schools: issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see H.R. 6481), H6273 [21SE]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: allow veterans to file for benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 6269), H5629 [1AU]

——— funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY] (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem benefits (see H.R. 4333), H1804 [29MR]

——— prevent cash payments to recipients of benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (see H.R. 6239), H5525 [31JY]

——— prohibit income deductions for controlled substances, including medical marijuana, when determining benefits (see S. 3368), S4821 [10JY]

——— recognize significance and support adequate funding (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see S. 3243), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3769), H26 [17JA]

Telecommunications: improve the program of access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (see S. 2298), S2496 [18AP]

Veterans: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (see H.R. 6631), H6622 [4DE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see S. 3329), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5995), H3974 [21JN]

Wildlife: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

E-mails

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Jim Johnson, Cook County, MN, Commissioner, H5876 [12SE]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Rich Sve, Lake County, MN, Board of Commissioners, H5877 [12SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act impact on Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation: Karen R. Diver, Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation Business Committee, H5881 [12SE]

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3876 [20JN]

Lists

Dept. of Agriculture duplicate Federal aid programs, H1676 [28MR]

Environmental and Latino organizations opposing Title XIV of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, on Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture prohibition from taking action on public lands which impede border security, H3758 [19JN]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4852 [12JY]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5888 [12SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3942 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

——— extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5139 [24JY], H5854 [11SE]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5650–H5658, H5681, H5697 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644–H5649 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments, H2144 [26AP]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (H.R. 1385), H701 [14FE]

——— sugar price support program funding, H3710 [18JN], H4660 [9JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

Agriculture Risk Coverage program: include multi-year price decline protections, H4660 [9JY]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: anniversary, E815 [16MY]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), H7495 [31DE]

Animals: submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (H.R. 6308), E1396 [3AU]

Anniversary, H2666, H2667 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], E774 [10MY], E793, E795, E799, E800, E803, E805, E806 [15MY], E1047 [15JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Black Hills National Forest: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (H.R. 3874), H2681, H2682 [15MY]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 1038), H2045, H2046 [24AP]

Crop insurance: improve, H5656, H5697 [2AU]

Daly, Erin: Dept. of Agriculture Secretary’s Honor Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H4915 [18JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3779–H3781 [19JN]

——— enter into contracts with States to treat insect-infested trees and clear hazardous fuel to prevent wildfires, H3785 [19JN]

——— include in Quadrennial Strategic Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy the best estimate of expected increase in production of renewable energy sources on Hawaiian Home Lands, H3925 [21JN]

——— prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3745–H3749, H3751, H3752, H3756–H3759, H3761–H3765, H3779–H3782 [19JN], E1143 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— protect tribal sovereignty with respect to Native American burial or other sacred sites, H3785 [19JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of National Cherry Blossom Festival, E449 [27MR]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Economy: impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (H.R. 4131), E301 [1MR]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

Federal aid programs: reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program, H2578 [10MY]

Food: allow schools and local educational agencies participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

——— require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

——— tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

Forest Service: convey certain land to Wallowa, OR (S. 271), H5438, H5439 [31JY], H5618 [1AU]

——— convey Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, CO (H.R. 6370), H5781 [11SE]

——— revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (H.R. 3397), H5730, H5732 [10SE]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA]

Horse Protection Program: funding, H2819 [17MY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), H2047, H2048 [24AP], H2186 [26AP]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 2895), H6617 [4DE]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 2157), H2046, H2047 [24AP]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845, H4846 [12JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— authorize lead Federal agency to extend permit review process time period for mining critical minerals and materials if new information is obtained during the review, H4841, H4842 [12JY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ relative to efforts to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4840, H4841 [12JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY]

——— exemption of domestic production of critical minerals and materials from environmental review, H4833–H4835 [12JY]

——— permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4831–H4855, H4856 [12JY], H5173 [24JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4791–H4796 [11JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), motion to recommit, H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— streamline mining development permitting process, H4836 [12JY]

Minnesota: ensure certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest will still be open for recreational use, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— ensure Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation relative to certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5880, H5881 [12SE]

——— ensure that private property interests are not negatively impacted by exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5883, H5884 [12SE]

——— exempt exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from calculation of payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, H5874, H5876 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5014 [19JY], H5873–H5890 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), motion to recommit, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— require land appraisals based on accepted Federal standards before exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5884, H5885 [12SE]

——— restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5878, H5881, H5882 [12SE]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: observance, H5933 [13SE], E1610, E1616 [21SE]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

Natural resources: modify the definition of the term biobased product (H.R. 5873), H3365 [1JN]

Pike National Forest: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), H5432, H5433 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3738 [19JN], H3813, H3814, H3875–H3912 [20JN], H3918–H3945, H3957–H3959 [21JN], H5173 [24JY], E1108, E1114, E1121 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814–H3824 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

Public lands: prohibit the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H1008–H1013 [28FE]

——— protect opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation from domestic production of critical minerals and materials promotion activities, H4847, H4848 [12JY]

——— require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: funding, H1657 [28MR], H1849, H1869, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H2574–H2577, H2579–H2581, H2606, H2623–H2625 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5027 [19JY], H5655 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H6225 [20SE], H6488–H6491 [28NO], H7405, H7406 [20DE], E551 [17AP], E584 [19AP], E612 [23AP], E908 [30MY], E1232 [11JY], E2025 [31DE]

——— reform, H2605 [10MY]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the program (H.R. 4280), H1644 [28MR]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, repealing fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, and terminating certain direct payments to farmers, H5958, H5960, H5962 [13SE]

Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (H.R. 6631), E1875 [4DE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), E1113 [21JN]

WIC: funding, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H6487–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program: establish, S4143 [13JN]

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— ensure that farmers are able to buy public varieties of seeds, S4127 [13JN]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S5836 [1AU], S6314 [13SE], S8118 [18DE], S8437 [27DE], S8482, S8483, S8485, S8497 [28DE]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (S. 3395), S5810 [1AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

——— phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (S. 25), S606 [14FE]

——— promote biobased manufacturing, S4171, S4196 [14JN]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S4393 [21JN]

——— promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

——— strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

——— sugar price support program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4118–S4125, S4130 [13JN], S4349 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

——— value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

——— water conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

Agriculture Risk Coverage program: include multi-year price decline protections, S4358 [20JN]

Air pollution: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), S7688 [6DE]

Anniversary, S3164–S3169 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S3273 [17MY], S3509 [23MY]

Anniversary (S. Res. 458), S3103 [10MY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Biomass Crop Assistance Program: funding, S4173 [14JN]

Biorefinery Assistance Program: repeal, S4348 [20JN]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (S. 2468), S2828 [26AP]

Community Wood Energy Program: biomass cooperatives grant funding, S4353 [20JN]

Conservation of natural resources: consolidation and streamlining of conservation programs, S4139 [13JN]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

Conservation Reserve Program: repeal, S4343 [20JN]

Conservation Stewardship Program: funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— repeal, S4343 [20JN]

Crop insurance: improve, S3230 [16MY], S4195, S4198 [14JN], S5201 [19JY], S5836 [1AU]

——— limit premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3950–S3952 [12JN], S4263 [19JN], S4355, S4356 [20JN]

——— modify eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

——— require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

Dairy industry: determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

——— Federal milk marketing order program reform, S4268 [19JN]

——— replace dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) programs with a program to protect dairy producer income and establish a dairy market stabilization program, S4407 [21JN]

——— require more frequent dairy reporting and conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing two classes of milk, S4273 [19JN]

Depts. of Agriculture and HHS: establish dietary guidelines for pregnant women and children from birth until the age of 2, S4334 [20JN]

Depts. of Agriculture and Transportation: conduct study of rural transportation issues relative to movement of agricultural products and domestically produced renewable fuels and resources for electricity production, S4350 [20JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Disasters: extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

Economy: express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

Emergency Forest Restoration Program: funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

Environmental Quality Incentives Program: funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

EPA: partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

Farmers Market Promotion Program: funding, S4357 [20JN]

FCIC: provide insurance to organic crops similar in terms and conditions provided for other crops, S4335 [20JN]

FDA: repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Federal aid programs: eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— improve livestock forage disaster plan, S4267, S4268 [19JN]

——— limit farm subsidy payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4273 [19JN]

——— prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

——— provide payment limitations for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

——— establish a pilot loan program to assist organizations providing healthful food for the hungry, S4345, S4346 [20JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— oppose promotion of Meatless Monday initiative in departmental newsletter, S5359 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY]

——— promote access to healthful foods in areas known as health deserts, S4196 [14JN]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (S. 3602), S6553 [20SE]

Food for Peace program: funding, S4130 [13JN]

Foreign trade: establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, S7653 [6DE]

——— move the sugar import quota adjustment date forward in the crop year, S4356 [20JN]

Forest Legacy Program: repeal, S4340 [20JN]

Forests: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4339 [20JN]

Health: report on impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on obesity and human health and examine public health proposals that affect cost and size of such beverages, S4143 [13JN]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas, S4348 [20JN]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY]

Insurance: study feasibility of establishing a business disruption insurance policy and a catastrophic event policy for poultry producers, S4274 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing an insurance product that covers food safety recalls, S4276 [19JN]

Land use: clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

——— improve agricultural land easements, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— protect agricultural and forested lands from urban development, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed, S4283 [19JN]

Market Access Program: funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

Milk: price support programs, S8346 [21DE]

——— price support programs funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

National Resource Conservation Service: Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S6499, S6524 [20SE], S8444 [27DE]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Non-Insured Disaster Program: provide funding to eligible producers facing a loss due to freeze or frost, S4338 [20JN]

Office of Tribal Relations: permanently establish, S4266 [19JN]

Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program: eliminate, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

Pike National Forest: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), S8552 [30DE]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2807–S2809 [26AP]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems, S6835 [15NO]

——— reform Federal grazing fees, S3935 [12JN]

Renewable energy: prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

Research: biomass research and development funding, S4172 [14JN]

——— encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

——— improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

Rural areas: allow communities with rural development project loans to apply for certain other types of loans, S4281 [19JN]

——— allow community land grant-mercedes and land grant councils access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— allow frontier communities access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

Rural Energy for America Program: funding, S4170 [14JN]

——— reauthorize and improve (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

Schools: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4196 [14JN], S4344, S4345 [20JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities, S4877 [11JY]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3428, S3429 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program: funding, S4390 [21JN]

State Rural Development Partnership: funding, S4347 [20JN]

Summer Food Service Program: increase awareness, S4359 [20JN]

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: allow States to obtain a waiver to incentivize healthier food purchases by beneficiaries, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— end State bonus payments, S4272 [19JN]

——— ensure that performance bonus payments are used by State agencies to carry out the program, S4272 [19JN]

——— funding, S3754 [6JN], S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4119, S4122, S4125, S4131–S4134, S4144 [13JN], S4278 [19JN], S4352 [20JN], S4393 [21JN], S6087 [11SE], S7735 [11DE]

——— prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility, S4270, S4271 [19JN]

——— reform, S3832 [7JN], S7720 [11DE]

Task Force To Promote National Security by Reducing Childhood Obesity: establish, S3818 [7JN]

Telecommunications: rural broadband telecommunications services programs funding, S4279 [19JN], S4335, S4343, S4358 [20JN]

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4346 [20JN]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 112–602), H4906 [17JY]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 112–436), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Agriculture Acceptance of the Quitclaim, Disclaimer, and Relinquishment of a Railroad Right of Way Within and Adjacent to Pike National Forest: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4073) (H. Rept. 112–599), H4906 [17JY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2050) (H. Rept. 112–437), H1844 [16AP]

Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Facilitation Involving Certain Non-Federal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2157) (H. Rept. 112–439), H1844 [16AP]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5544) (H. Rept. 112–655), H5764 [10SE]

National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1505) (H. Rept. 112–448), H1914 [17AP]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4402) (H. Rept. 112–583), H4684 [9JY]

Nomination of Michael T. Scuse To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S699 [15FE]

Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 765) (S. Rept. 112–114), S41 [23JA]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4480) (H. Rept. 112–520), H3698 [8JN]

Tennessee Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1090) (S. Rept. 112–123), S42 [23JA]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 271) (H. Rept. 112–432), H1844 [16AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Sugar price support program funding: St. Mary Parish, LA, Chamber of Commerce, E1206 [9JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3397, Cabin Fee Act, H5731 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 691, consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3814 [20JN]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H. Res. 726, consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H4791 [11JY]

H. Res. 752, consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5644 [2AU]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 1038, Dept. of Agriculture land conveyance within the Coconino National Forest to correct erroneous survey, H2045 [24AP]

H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]

H.R. 2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act, H2047 [24AP]

H.R. 2157, Inyo National Forest land exchange facilitation involving certain non-Federal lands, H2046 [24AP]

H.R. 3397, Cabin Fee Act, H5730 [10SE]

H.R. 3874, Black Hills Cemetery Act, H2681 [15MY]

H.R. 4073, Dept. of Agriculture acceptance of quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co., H5432 [31JY]

H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3890–H3895 [20JN]

H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act, H5879 [12SE]

H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5650–H5652 [2AU]

S. 271, Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act, H5438 [31JY]

S. 2217, Rural America Preservation Act, S1936–S1938 [21MR]

S. 2225, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program reauthorization and improvement, S2003 [22MR]

S. 2468, Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act, S2828–S2830 [26AP]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3602, Food Stamp Restoration Act, S6554 [20SE]

S. 3666, Animal Welfare Act definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ modification, S7688 [6DE], H7495 [31DE]

S. Res. 458, anniversary, S3091, S3103 [10MY]

S. Res. 576, Cooperative Forestry Act anniversary, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE related term(s) National Institute of Standards and Technology

Amendments

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8512, S8517 [28DE], H7455 [30DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308, S8313 [20DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Analyses

America Invents Act Correction and Improvement (H.R. 6621), E2016 [31DE]

Appointments

President’s Export Council, H1291 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

America Invents Act: correct and improve (see H.R. 6621), H6578 [30NO]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see S. 3079), S3084 [10MY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S3516 [23MY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Census: celebrate release of 1940 census and commend Bureau of the Census and National Archives and Records Administration efforts to maintain information (see H. Res. 637), H2274 [27AP]

——— provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see S. 2470), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5321), H2274 [27AP]

Coastal zones: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

Consumers: establish a program to make preloaded debit cards available for the purchase of certain goods and services (see H.R. 6675), H7264 [18DE]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (see S. 3611), S6625 [21SE]

Fish and fishing: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Foreign investments: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE] (see H.R. 5798), H3102 [17MY]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Marine mammals: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2388), S2821 [26AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (see S. 3652), S7401 [4DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H3362 [31MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Taxation: deny inclusion of any antidumping or countervailing duties in the determination of the basis of any energy tax credit property (see S. 3610), S6625 [21SE]

Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (see S. 3433), S5381 [25JY]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (see H.R. 6631), H6622 [4DE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Cost Estimates

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Export Promotion Reform Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

NOAA storm warning systems funding: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2356 [8MY]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Remarks in House

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), H6842–H6844 [18DE]

——— correct and improve (H.R. 6621), Senate amendment, H7455–H7457 [30DE], H7559 [1JA], E2034 [2JA]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Booth, Gregory: nomination to Dept. of Commerce Manufacturing Council, H2291 [7MY]

Bureau of the Census: American Community Survey funding, H2507–H2509 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate in the American Community Survey, H2505–H2507 [9MY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

——— develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Corps of Engineers: ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance, H3355 [31MY]

Departmental management: salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: make available to the public the total costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Dept. of Defense website, H3005 [17MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (H.R. 3710), H747, H760 [15FE], H1186 [6MR], H1854 [17AP], H2620 [10MY], H3466 [5JN]

Economic Development Administration: expand definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

——— funding, H2364–H2366 [8MY]

——— salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Foreign investments: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6132–H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H3252–H3256 [30MY]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 5798), E833 [17MY]

——— require that certain actions be taken relative to complaints of nontariff barriers imposed by other countries (H.R. 3112), H1173 [6MR]

Gold Eagle Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1926, H1934, H1938, H1944–H1946 [18AP], E592, E599 [19AP]

——— ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (H.R. 104), H3950 [21JN]

International Trade Administration: funding, H2363 [8MY]

——— funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2363, H2364 [8MY]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644–H6646 [5DE]

Irving, TX: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E1814 [27NO]

Lynn, Louis: Dept. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award recipient, E1959 [19DE]

Minority Business Development Agency: funding, H2370 [8MY]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H717 [14FE], H2537, H2538 [9MY]

NOAA: convey property to Pascagoula, MS (S. 363), H3440, H3441 [5JN], H3575 [6JN]

——— John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding, H2375 [8MY]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E1552 [19SE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), H969 [28FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

SelectUSA Initiative: funding, H2541, H2542 [9MY]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (H.R. 6631), E1875 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

America Invents Act: anniversary, S6427 [19SE]

——— correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8517 [28DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (S. 3611), S6629 [21SE]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6667 [21SE]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, S5105 [18JY]

NOAA: misuse of fishermen fines to purchase luxury boat and demand for greater accountability regarding the misuse of Government vessels, S893 [17FE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308–S8318 [20DE]

Obama, President: formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (S. 3652), S7402 [4DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S4194 [14JN]

——— transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S4194 [14JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR], S8631 [1JA]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities, S4877 [11JY]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3428, S3429 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Taxation: deny inclusion of any antidumping or countervailing duties in the determination of the basis of any energy tax credit property (S. 3610), S6629 [21SE]

Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (S. 3433), S5385 [25JY]

Reports filed

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Convey Real Property of NOAA in Ketchikan, AK: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1307) (S. Rept. 112–239), S6800 [14NO]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2388), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2388) (S. Rept. 112–256), S8203 [19DE]

NOAA Conveyance of Property to Pascagoula, MS: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 112–133), S131 [26JA]

NOAA Property Conveyance to Pascagoula, MS: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 363) (H. Rept. 112–502), H3265 [30MY]

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 112–140), S163 [30JA]

Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3486), S6545 [20SE]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 485) (S. Rept. 112–134), S131 [26JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act, H3252 [30MY]

H.R. 5910, Global Investment in American Jobs Act, H6132 [19SE]

H.R. 6621, America Invents Act corrections and improvement, H6842 [18DE]

S. 363, NOAA conveyance of property to Pascagoula, MS, H3440 [5JN]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 2388, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act reauthorization and amendments, S8313–S8318 [20DE]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act, S5980–S5983 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE], H6652–H6655 [5DE]

S. 3652, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act, S7403 [4DE]

S. Con. Res. 50, promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect, S4683 [27JN], S6667 [21SE], H6644 [5DE]

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard; National Security

Addresses

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Ed Rendell, E473 [28MR]

——— Michael Mukasey, E497 [29MR]

——— Rudolf Giuliani, E504 [29MR]

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Leesburg, VA, War Memorial to Fallen Soldiers Dedication: John Epperly, E1711 [19OC]

Memorial Day: Arthur Cozewith, E1014 [7JN]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S7793, S7984 [12DE], H2716 [15MY], H2847, H2997, H2998, H2999, H3000, H3001, H3002, H3003, H3008, H3009, H3011, H3014, H3016, H3017, H3019, H3021, H3022, H3024, H3026, H3027, H3028, H3029, H3030, H3050, H3051, H3053, H3054, H3056, H3057, H3059, H3061, H3062, H3063, H3064, H3067, H3068, H3070, H3071, H3073, H3075, H3076, H3078, H3081, H3082, H3083, H3085, H3086, H3092, H3093, H3094, H3095 [17MY], H3121, H3122, H3123, H3124, H3125, H3126, H3127, H3128, H3130, H3131, H3132, H3133, H3134, H3136, H3138, H3139, H3140 [18MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2742 [16MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2844 [17MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7373 [20DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6760 [13NO], S6860 [15NO], S6897, S6898, S6904, S6905, S6906, S6907 [26NO], S6951, S6952, S6954, S6955, S6960, S6961, S6962, S6963, S6964, S6965, S6966, S6969, S6970, S6971, S6972, S6973, S6974, S6975, S6976, S6977, S6978 [27NO], S7005, S7011, S7014, S7045, S7046, S7047, S7048, S7049, S7050, S7051, S7052, S7053, S7054, S7055, S7056, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7065, S7071, S7072, S7074, S7079, S7084, S7085, S7086, S7090, S7091, S7092, S7093, S7094, S7096, S7097, S7098, S7099, S7100, S7102, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7107, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7111, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7115, S7116, S7117, S7118, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123, S7124 [28NO], S7137, S7138, S7143, S7144, S7148, S7149, S7150, S7151, S7153, S7154, S7156, S7159, S7162, S7169, S7175, S7176, S7177, S7178, S7181, S7191, S7196, S7197, S7198, S7199, S7200, S7201, S7203, S7222, S7223, S7224, S7225, S7226, S7227, S7228, S7229, S7231, S7232, S7234, S7236, S7237, S7238, S7240, S7241, S7242, S7243, S7246, S7247, S7248, S7251, S7253, S7254, S7255, S7256, S7257, S7258, S7259, S7260, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275 [29NO], S7280, S7281, S7284, S7285, S7288, S7289, S7294, S7295, S7296, S7297, S7306, S7307 [30NO], S7324, S7325, S7326, S7327, S7328, S7329, S7332, S7336, S7337, S7338, S7339, S7340, S7347, S7348, S7349, S7359 [3DE], S7383, S7384, S7385, S7386 [4DE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

——— making (H.R. 5856), H4865 [12JY], H4908, H4909 [17JY], H4939, H4942, H4947, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4957, H4958, H4959, H4960, H4961, H4962, H4964, H4965, H4970, H4971, H4978, H4979, H4980, H4981, H4982, H4983, H4985, H4988, H4989, H4990, H4991, H4992, H4993, H4994, H4995, H5010, H5011 [18JY], H5027, H5028, H5029, H5030, H5031, H5034, H5036, H5038, H5040, H5042, H5043, H5047, H5050, H5052, H5054, H5057, H5058, H5059, H5060, H5061, H5079 [19JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5141, S5154, S5167 [18JY], H5416 [31JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8224 [19DE], H7439 [30DE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3331, H3340, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3364 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3890, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3899, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905, H3906, H3908, H3909, H3910, H3911 [20JN], H3919, H3920, H3921, H3922, H3923, H3925, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3822 [20JN]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6004, S6011 [2AU]

World War II: tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S6003, S6004, S6010 [2AU]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6080 [11SE]

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1597 [27MR], H2845 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE], H6782 [13DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, H227 [1FE], H1091 [29FE]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan Peace Plan Would Increase Pakistan’s Role, H6704 [12DE]

Air Force Dumped Ashes of More Troops’ Remains in VA Landfill Than Acknowledged, H1159 [6MR]

Back on His Home Land, S2317 [16AP]

Bone Notches 10,000 Combat Missions, E394 [20MR]

Capt. Quin Remembered—‘‘He Was the Best’’, E430 [22MR]

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Cruel and Unusual Record, E1159 [27JN]

Dyess’ 317th Airlift Group Celebrates 3,000 Continuous Days of Deployment Today, E394 [20MR]

Fallen Soldiers, Families Are Heroes, E1213 [9JY]

Father and Son Team Up To Go Outside the Wire, S2318 [16AP]

History in the Making, S2316 [16AP]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

Intractable Afghan Graft Hampering U.S. Strategy, H1290 [8MR]

Laurel Man Receives French Military Honor, S1992 [22MR]

Lieutenant Colonel Davis, Death and Deception in Afghanistan, H577 [8FE]

Military Funds to Spare?, H7366 [20DE]

Nangalam—Symbol of the Afghan War’s Troubles, H117 [24JA]

Navy Supplier, S2318 [16AP]

Needs of Military Families Must Not Be Overlooked, E973 [5JN]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Six Months After Repeal, Military Says DADT Died Quietly, E402 [21MR]

Truth, Lies and Afghanistan—How Military Leaders Have Let Us Down, H576, H583 [8FE]

U.S.S. Kentucky’s Commander Is a Proud UK Alum, S5252 [23JY]

‘‘What’s the Real Defense Budget?’’, E109 [1FE]

World War II—Taking the Lead, S1993 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

——— establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of private security contractors and Afghan Public Protection Force members to provide security for Armed Forces members and military installations and facilities (see H.R. 4117), H1133 [1MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

Air Force: limit authority to retire or transfer certain aircraft of the Air National Guard (see H.R. 6690), H7423 [20DE]

——— prevent relocation of F–16 aircraft from Eielson AFB, AK (see S. 2073), S350 [6FE]

——— prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H567 [7FE]

Air Force Weather: anniversary (see S. Res. 545), S5978 [2AU]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4168), H1303 [8MR]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see S. 3689), S8138 [18DE]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2467), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 3254), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 4310), H1803 [29MR]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY] (see H. Res. 661), H2811 [16MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 840), H7359 [19DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— making (see H.R. 5856), H3171 [25MY]

——— making (H.R. 5856), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

——— reduce discretionary spending limit by an amount equal to the amount obligated to provide recreational facilities to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees (see H.R. 4188), H1304 [8MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 55), S5871 [1AU]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE] (see H.R. 4164), H1272 [7MR]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 802), H6276 [21SE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3699 [8JN]

——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— ensure military leadership reflects the diversity of the population of the U.S. (see S. 3181), S3174 [15MY]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6107 [11SE] (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

——— ensure that relocation of an active duty servicemember away from the servicemember’s principal residence does not prevent the refinancing of a mortgage on that residence (see H.R. 4740), H2125 [25AP]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1272 [7MR]

——— extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2064 [24AP]

——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5290 [25JY]

——— improve and enhance prevention and response to sexual assaults and sexual harassment (see S. 3647), S7215 [29NO]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see S. 3323), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

——— leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (see S. Res. 593), S6800 [14NO]

——— limit end strength reductions for regular component of the Army and Marine Corps and ensure provision of adequate resources to meet the National Security Strategy (see H.R. 4294), H1740 [28MR]

——— modify commencement date of active force drawdown period used for reimplementation of the temporary early retirement authority to restore benefits for certain members (see H.R. 3904), H511 [6FE]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see S. 3624), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see H.R. 5344), H2317 [7MY] (see H.R. 5638), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 5751), H2713 [15MY]

——— prohibit issuance of a waiver for commissioning or enlistment for any individual convicted of a felony sexual offense (see S. 2137), S1088 [28FE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1366 [16MR]

——— provide behavioral health readiness services to members of Reserve components based on need (see S. 2466), S2823 [26AP]

——— provide equity between regular and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 4177), H1304 [8MR]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S1049 [27FE] (see H.R. 4103), H1016 [28FE]

——— provide for employment of additional instructor for Junior ROTC units in which a large percentage of the student population is enrolled (see H.R. 6471), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 3785), H77 [18JA]

——— require a report on implementation of a termination of the ground combat exclusion policy for female members (see S. 3182), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 5792), H2812 [16MY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

——— require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 3418), S5257 [23JY]

——— review separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to a disability, including a personality or adjustment disorder (see H.R. 6574), H6306 [12OC]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

——— support designation of ‘‘Initial Success or Total Failure’’ as official motto of explosive ordnance disposal organizations (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see S. 3180), S3174 [15MY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: clarify authority to correct erroneous Army College Fund benefit amounts (see H.R. 6123), H4863 [12JY]

——— expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see S. 2089), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3981), H640 [8FE]

——— provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5706), H2567 [9MY]

——— require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base (see S. 3668), S7703 [10DE]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

——— require an independent study and report on simulated tactical flight training in a sustained gravity environment (see S. 3554), S6453 [19SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (see S. 3634), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6595), H6428 [16NO]

Census: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see S. 2470), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5321), H2274 [27AP]

Civil liberties: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (see H.R. 4092), H965 [27FE]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see S. 2175), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR] (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (see H.R. 6133), H4907 [17JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (see S. Res. 629), S8590 [31DE]

Congress: reassert the proper role of Congress in closing or realigning military installations (see S. 3663), S7686 [6DE]

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program: establish a research program to discover a cure for HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 6187), H5290 [25JY]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1147 [29FE] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

——— increase accountability in contracts for overseas contingency operations (see H.R. 6360), H5727 [7AU]

——— require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H1304 [8MR]

Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Courts: expand indemnification responsibilities applicable when property at closed military installations is conveyed (see H.R. 4407), H2029 [19AP]

——— provide for indemnification of transferees of property at any closed military installation (see S. 3644), S7040 [28NO]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4893 [11JY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 581), S6626 [21SE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Energy: streamline process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries and designate certain closed military installations for siting refineries (see H.R. 3879), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Res. 695), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4051), H900 [16FE]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (see H.R. 6596), H6428 [16NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see S. 2084), S494 [9FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 6464), H6231 [20SE]

——— consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (see H.R. 6393), H5999 [13SE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H901 [16FE]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3215), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4460 [25JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Disasters: provide funding assistance to State training centers certified by FEMA as capable of providing emergency response training (see H.R. 5620), H2443 [8MY]

Diseases: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 4869), H2204 [26AP]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN]

District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H.R. 6367), H5765 [10SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Egypt: prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 3670), S7976 [12DE]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S3234 [16MY]

Employment: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see S. Con. Res. 65), S8203 [19DE] (see S. Res. 630), S8665 [2JA] (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (see S. 3283), S3900 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and Armed Forces members receive competitive service employment preference (see H.R. 5852), H3162 [18MY]

——— treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

Financial institutions: carry out a program to develop innovative financial products that encourage savings and wealth-creation among active servicemembers and reduce use of predatory lenders (see H.R. 5946), H3702 [12JN]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

——— provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (see H.R. 6701), H7424 [20DE]

——— tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (see S. Res. 459), S3129 [14MY]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5926), H3660 [7JN]

Gold Star Dads of America, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 577), H1273 [7MR]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S2393 [17AP]

Health: establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H1805 [29MR]

——— limit increases in certain costs of health care services under departmental health care programs (see S. 3203), S3280 [17MY] (see H.R. 6266), H5629 [1AU]

——— submit a report to Congress on the future availability of TRICARE Prime throughout the U.S. and ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries retain access to a primary care provider (see H.R. 6635), H6675 [5DE]

Hickman, George: tribute (see S. Res. 567), S6455 [19SE]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

House of Representatives: observe a moment of silence on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the U.S. engagement in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 575), H1272 [7MR]

Housing: improve oversight and accountability for certain military housing projects (see H.R. 4608), H2066 [24AP]

Human rights: modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (see H.R. 4257), H1570 [26MR]

Insurance: provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (see H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

Intelligence services: specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (see S. 3314), S4299 [19JN]

Iraq: restrict provision of defense articles and services (see H.R. 3830), H181 [25JA]

Iron and steel industry: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP]

K–9 Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H5291 [25JY]

Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

Lewistown, PA: convey former Mifflin County Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 6285), H5704 [2AU]

Marine mammals: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (see H.R. 4043), H801 [15FE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families: designate (see H. Res. 817), H6428 [16NO]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H3660 [7JN]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

National Guard: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

——— establish units in American Samoa (see H.R. 6294), H5704 [2AU]

——— increase authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (see S. 3363), S4773 [29JN]

National Nuclear Security Administration: use Armed Forces to protect certain nuclear material (see H.R. 6555), H6276 [21SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 4125), H1133 [1MR]

NATO: prohibit deployment of U.S. Armed Forces or elements of intelligence community in support of military operations without express prior congressional authorization (see H.R. 6290), H5704 [2AU]

Navy: expand certain restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 4338), H1804 [29MR]

——— provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers (see S. Con. Res. 46), S3782 [6JN]

Navy Dental Corps: anniversary (see S. Res. 534), S5732 [31JY] (see S. Res. 544), S5978 [2AU]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Pakistan: terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (see H.R. 6391), H5999 [13SE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (see H. Res. 669), H3266 [30MY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program: modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4045), H801 [15FE]

——— provide benefits for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (see S. 3625), S6626 [21SE] (see H.R. 6634), H6675 [5DE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (see S. 3510), S5977 [2AU]

Public lands: promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (see H.R. 4408), H2029 [19AP]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal (see H. Res. 720), H4655 [29JN]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 597), S6855 [15NO]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see H.R. 6649), H6701 [11DE]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 445), S2824 [26AP]

Social Security: provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering service members (see H.R. 6445), H6230 [20SE]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (see H.R. 6313), H5705 [2AU]

——— reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (see S. Res. 524), S5257 [23JY]

Space policy: work with non-Federal entities and accept non-Federal funding under strict guidelines to promote commercial space transportation infrastructure efficiencies (see H.R. 4401), H2029 [19AP]

Strategic Air Command: anniversary of stand down and dedication of memorial (see S. Res. 479), S3729 [5JN]

Syria: express the President should request authorization before sending in U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 770), H5707 [2AU]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (see H.R. 5993), H3974 [21JN]

Taxation: allow partial exclusion for foreign earned income of employees of Federal contractors who do not fulfill foreign country residency requirements for certain reasons (see H.R. 6341), H5706 [2AU]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 3234), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6013), H3975 [21JN]

——— prevent an unfair tax burden for veterans and homeowners who have received assistance from the National Mortgage Settlement (see S. 3224), S3515 [23MY]

Telecommunications: certify that American Forces Radio and Television Service programming communicates departmental policies, priorities, goals, and initiatives and supports basic values of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4189), H1304 [8MR]

Terrorism: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Transition Assistance Advisor Program: authorize (see S. 3354), S4724 [28JN]

U.S. Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 692), H3807 [19JN]

U.S. Strategic Command: anniversary (see S. Res. 480), S3729 [5JN]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 6576), H6310 [16OC]

——— authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H4774 [10JY]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY] (see S. 3236), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (see H.R. 5828), H3161 [18MY]

——— express that it is not a violation of the equal protection clause to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services or overseas citizens to exercise right to vote (see H. Res. 799), H6232 [20SE]

——— increase penalties for crimes involving registration or voting and require use of automated tagging and tracing services for balloting materials transmitted to absent uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6593), H6428 [16NO]

——— require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

War of 1812: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S4725 [28JN]

——— recognize anniversary and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada (see H. Res. 685), H3699 [8JN]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

World War II: anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign (see H. Res. 696), H3914 [20JN]

——— establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List (see S. 3530), S6270 [12SE]

——— recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force (see S. Res. 577), S6626 [21SE]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2324 [16AP] (see H. Res. 777), H5860 [11SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Res. 602), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 618), H1845 [16AP]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 4310), H6869–H7263 [18DE]

Essays

Sacrifice a Soldier Makes: Katie Smith, E1230 [11JY]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Factsheets

Race/Ethnicity and Triple Negative Breast Cancer, H3066 [17MY]

Hymns

‘‘Eternal Father, Strong To Save,’’ Senator Wicker (extra verse), S5084 [17JY]

‘‘Eternal Father, Strong To Save,’’ William Whiting, S5084 [17JY]

‘‘Eternal Father, Strong To Save’’ (excerpt), E1550 [18SE]

Letters

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment: Representative Wolf, H1121, H1122, H1123 [1MR], E1978, E1979, E1994, E1995, E1996 [21DE]

American Centrifuge Project and security related enrichment technology: Steven Chu, Sec. of Energy, H3096 [17MY]

Armed Forces incentive pay funding through reductions in Afghan Security Forces incentive pay funding: Raymond C. Kelley, VFW, H4978 [18JY]

Army depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base: several Representatives, H4987 [18JY]

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H972 [28FE]

Daniels Scholarship Program letter of gratitude to military personnel: Megan Saylor, S6731 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Angela Canterbury, Project on Government Oversight (organization), H2841 [17MY]

——— Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E842 [17MY]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E842 [17MY]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E869 [18MY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H2796 [16MY], E841, E842 [17MY], E868, E869 [18MY]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H2796 [16MY]

——— Representative Peter King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2796 [16MY]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Sam Graves, Committee on Small Business (House), E869 [18MY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E869 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense detention of enemy combatants: several former Government officials, H3080 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense motorsports sponsorship funding: Nese F. DeBruyne, Congressional Research Service, H4949 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, H5059 [19JY]

——— Wayne E. Carrignan, Florida VFW, H5059 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety: Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, H2843 [17MY]

——— Alliance of Nuclear Workers Advocacy Groups, H2842 [17MY]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H2840 [17MY]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H2842 [17MY]

——— Peter S. Winokur, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, H2834–H2836 [17MY]

——— Ronald E. Ault, AFL–CIO, H2840 [17MY]

——— Sean McGarvey, AFL–CIO, H2840 [17MY]

——— Shane Larson, Communications Workers of America (organization), H2842 [17MY]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers International Union of North America, H2836 [17MY]

Expand Navy restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands: Eddie Calvo, Governor of Guam, H3060 [17MY]

——— Mathews Pothen, Guam Shipyard, H3060 [17MY]

Federal information security improvement: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E699 [27AP]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E699 [27AP]

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor: Vincent J.M. DiMaio, H3139 [18MY]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan declassification and release: Representatives McGovern and Jones, H576 [8FE]

National missile defense system funding: Representatives McKeon and Michael R. Turner, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5031 [19JY]

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology: Senator Coburn, S4361 [20JN]

Prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information: several former national security officials, S5953 [2AU]

Protect child custody arrangements for parents who are Armed Forces members deployed in support of a contingency operation: several Representatives, E839 [17MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers: Francis S. Collins, Dept. of HHS, S7163 [29NO]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Armed Services (House), H3235 [30MY]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3876 [20JN]

Triple-negative breast cancer research funding: Betty Sommer, Causes for a Cure (organization), H3065 [17MY]

U.S. agreement with Russia relative to missile defenses: Representative Michael R. Turner, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5032 [19JY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Vets4Warriors Program funding: several veterans organizations, H5049 [19JY]

Lists

Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3776 [6JN]

Armed Forces members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

Armed Forces members from Wisconsin killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1447 [7MR]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3483 [6JN], H6591 [4DE], H6705 [12DE]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S6433–S6437 [19SE], H3272 [31MY], H3736 [19JN]

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Fredericksburg, VA, area Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Montford Point Marines from Louisiana, S6618 [21SE]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3038 [9MY]

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council members, S6571 [21SE]

Memorandums

Display of District of Columbia and U.S. Territorial Flags During Official Ceremonies: Erin C. Conaton, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, H6498 [28NO]

Military Chaplain Participation in or Officiation of Private Ceremonies: Clifford L. Stanley, Dept. of Defense, H5027 [19JY]

Use of Dept. of Defense Real Property and Facilities for Private Functions: Jeh C. Johnson, Dept. of Defense, H5028 [19JY]

Messages

National Defense Authorization Act Section 1022 Implementation Procedures Relative to Detainee Military Custody Requirements: President Obama, S1087 [28FE], H1008 [28FE]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3097 [17MY], H3143 [18MY], H6775, H6780 [13DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6728 [13NO], S6765 [14NO], S6829 [15NO], S6890 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7284 [30NO]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3942 [21JN]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Poems

‘‘Because of These,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E390 [20MR]

‘‘Brick, by Brick,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1899 [11DE]

‘‘Couragejun Cajun!,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1626 [21SE]

‘‘Few,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1427 [3AU], E1614 [21SE]

‘‘Follow Me,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1944 [17DE]

‘‘Going Deeppppppp!’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1259 [17JY]

‘‘Heart of Texas,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1221 [10JY]

‘‘I Volunteered,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2193 [26AP]

‘‘I’m EOD,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1943 [17DE]

‘‘I’m Still Standing,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1897 [11DE]

‘‘I’m Your Captain,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1945 [17DE]

‘‘In Honor’s Code,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1414 [3AU]

‘‘New Hope’’, E781 [11MY]

‘‘On Point, Shades of Black and Green,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1148 [27JN]

‘‘Praetorians,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S6539 [20SE]

‘‘Stand for Something,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1958 [19DE]

‘‘Thank You,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1774 [15NO]

‘‘They Make Us Who We Are,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E881 [22MY]

‘‘They’ll Not Take That From You,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2638 [10MY]

‘‘To the 10th Power,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E525 [16AP]

‘‘We Stood!’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5690 [2AU], E1436 [3AU]

‘‘Written on Your Soul,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E333 [7MR]

‘‘You Have No Idea,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1496 [12SE]

Prayers

Prayer for the Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt, S3748 [6JN]

Press releases

Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation: Human Rights First (organization), H3079 [17MY]

Questions and answers

Military operations in Syria, S3821, S3822 [7JN]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E1667 [28SE]

Afghanistan: call for congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan, H813 [16FE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2824, H2830, H3011–H3014 [17MY], H5028, H5029 [19JY]

——— investigation into alleged corruption at Dawood National Military Hospital, H6513 [29NO]

——— military operations funding, H4940–H4946, H4952, H4994, H4995 [18JY], H5052–H5054 [19JY], H5944 [13SE]

——— require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (H.R. 1735), E895 [30MY]

——— violence against Armed Forces resulting from burning of the Koran, H956 [27FE], H973 [28FE], H1118 [1MR]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4981–H4983 [18JY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, E1978, E1994 [21DE]

——— establish (H.R. 1530), H1121 [1MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

Air Force: Air National Guard firefighting aircraft funding, H4953 [18JY]

——— Air National Guard funding, H7385 [20DE]

——— anniversary, E1536 [14SE]

——— decision to relocate C–130 aircraft from Texas to Montana, H1438 [21MR]

——— impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, H1214 [7MR]

——— methodology for determining which C–130 aircraft will be retired and relocated, H2699 [15MY]

——— prohibit funding cuts to Air National Guard units until an impact study of the unit’s loss is provided and increase funding through a reduction in missile defense system funding, H3052, H3053 [17MY]

——— prohibit relocation and retirement of C–130 aircraft, H7278 [19DE]

——— require cost analysis of proposed Air National Guard cuts, H2572 [10MY]

——— research, development, test, and evaluation programs funding through reductions in operations and maintenance, H4956 [18JY]

——— restoration of positions within the 102d Air Operations Group at Otis Air National Guard Base, MA, E1998 [21DE]

——— tribute to veterans, E1865 [4DE]

Albany, GA: anniversary of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, E285 [29FE]

——— tribute to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Marine Band, E191 [14FE]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, H4988, H4990, H4992, H4993 [18JY], H5034, H5035 [19JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2571, H2572, H2636 [10MY], H2666, H2693, H2699–H2705 [15MY], H2723, H2787–H2796 [16MY], H2816, H2818, H2821, H2823, H2824, H2826, H2847–H3097 [17MY], H3107, H3108, H3109–H3145, H3150–H3155 [18MY], H3271 [31MY], H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6593 [4DE], E827, E833 [17MY], E846, E847, E848, E850, E851, E855, E857, E859, E863, E864, E865, E866, E867, E877 [18MY], E895 [30MY], E938 [31MY], E948, E954, E957 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1822 [28NO]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H6834 [18DE], H7279 [19DE], H7362, H7384–H7394 [20DE], E1992, E1993, E1996, E1998 [21DE], E2018 [31DE], E2030 [1JA], E2037 [2JA]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726–H2744 [16MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2827–H2846 [17MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7364–H7374 [20DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), corrections in engrossment, H3147 [18MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to recommit, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), permission to file conference report, H6852 [18DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— freeze funding at current levels, H5054–H5057 [19JY]

——— freeze funding at current levels unless financial statements are ready for audit by a certain date, H4991, H4992 [18JY]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

——— making (H.R. 5856), H4855 [12JY], H4915, H4926–H5006 [18JY], H5023, H5026, H5027–H5072 [19JY], H5954 [13SE], E1265, E1266 [17JY], E1284, E1286, E1288, E1290 [19JY], E1297, E1298 [23JY], E1317, E1318, E1321 [25JY]

——— making (H.R. 5856), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— making (H.R. 5856), corrections in engrossment, H5075 [19JY]

——— reduce amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction (H.R. 1246), H2704 [15MY]

——— reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H585 [8FE], H4915 [18JY]

——— reduce funding to 2008 levels, H5030 [19JY]

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: create a Tomb of the Unknowns for every military conflict moving forward, H1159 [6MR]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), H5552 [1AU]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), Senate amendment, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, H3005 [17MY]

——— anniversary of Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed soliders, airmen, and SEALs, H5689 [2AU], E1436 [3AU]

——— anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation, E814 [16MY]

——— assist victims of sexual harassment, E827 [17MY]

——— authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, H3066 [17MY]

——— authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

——— clarify procedures for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member, H5037, H5038 [19JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H932–H934 [17FE]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H34 [18JA], H117 [24JA], H190 [31JA], H378–H380 [2FE], H578, H579, H582 [8FE], H730 [15FE], H805, H809, H811, H814 [16FE], H956 [27FE], H972, H973 [28FE], H1024 [29FE], H1118 [1MR], H1155 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1289 [8MR], H1369 [19MR], H1527 [22MR], H1579 [27MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1852 [17AP], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2829–H2833, H2836–H2839, H3030, H3031 [17MY], H3271, H3274, H3276 [31MY], H3483, H3485 [6JN], H3740, H3741 [19JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4918 [18JY], H5135 [24JY], H5206 [25JY], H5333 [31JY], H5864 [12SE], H6071, H6073 [19SE], H6258, H6262 [21SE], H6345, H6346 [14NO], H6371, H6374, H6379 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6507, H6512 [29NO], H6590 [4DE], H6703 [12DE], H6777 [13DE], E163 [8FE], E419 [22MR], E1076 [19JN], E1170 [28JN], E1298 [23JY], E1782 [16NO]

——— eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist, H3053, H3054 [17MY]

——— ensure access by members to information about health care coverage through Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H5033 [19JY]

——— ensure extension of certain benefits and programs for active duty servicemembers and veterans, H5970 [13SE]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains, H2791 [16MY], H2836 [17MY]

——— express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, H2824 [17MY]

——— implement certain suicide prevention policies to separate at-risk servicemembers from personal private weapons, H6703 [12DE]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, H6594 [4DE]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H2831, H3006 [17MY], H7272 [19DE]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (H.R. 3435), H735 [15FE], H1215, H1216 [7MR], H1434 [21MR], H1646 [28MR], H2142 [26AP], H2822 [17MY], H3583 [7JN], H4160 [28JN], H5019 [19JY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, H3058, H3059 [17MY]

——— incentive pay funding through reductions in Afghan Security Forces incentive pay funding, H4978 [18JY]

——— increase opportunities for women and minorities in officer positions and Special Operations Forces, H5046, H5047 [19JY]

——— investigate hazing among active personnel, H1438 [21MR]

——— Iowa National Guard 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division recipient of Dept. of Defense Citizen Patriot Unit Award, E1540 [14SE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

——— limit end strength reductions for regular component of the Army and Marine Corps and ensure provision of adequate resources to meet the National Security Strategy, H2792 [16MY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (H.R. 4329), E506 [29MR]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (S. 3624), H6285 [28SE]

——— preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, H3006 [17MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 5751), H3079 [17MY]

——— prohibit military promotion boards from considering any information regarding mental health or addiction issues, except in cases where individuals are determined to be a danger to themselves or others, H3054–H3056 [17MY]

——— proposed troop reductions, H200 [31JA], H227 [1FE], H471 [3FE], H1103 [1MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3234–H3236 [30MY]

——— provide for transfer of victims of hazing incidents, H3129 [18MY]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2827, H2828 [17MY]

——— reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, H2571 [10MY], H3082, H3083 [17MY]

——— regulate open-end credit loans to members and reduce use of predatory lenders, H5075 [19JY]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 3785), H39 [18JA]

——— require force reduction proposals at military installations be submitted as part of the President’s budget request and include an evaluation of consequences of such closures or realignments, H3141 [18MY], H6593 [4DE]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), E663 [26AP]

——— require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6834 [18DE], E1822 [28NO]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members, E980 [5JN]

——— tribute to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), E1128 [21JN]

——— tribute to Iowa Air National Guard 132d Fighter Wing, E1538 [14SE]

——— tribute to Marine Corps 5th Regiment and Regimental Combat Team 5, E1096 [20JN]

——— tribute to members and their families, H1212 [7MR], E227 [17FE], E881 [22MY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq, E191 [14FE]

——— tribute to members from Arizona killed in military action in Afghanistan, H4945 [18JY]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action, H5918 [12SE]

——— tribute to members from Massachusetts killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3743 [19JN]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3741 [19JN], E1105 [21JN]

——— tribute to Oklahoma Army National Guard and Air National Guard, E597 [19AP]

——— withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H1527 [22MR]

Arms control: prohibit Cooperative Threat Reduction funding to Russia pending certification that they are not supporting Syria or providing weapons of mass destruction technology to Syria, North Korea, or Iran, H3086, H3094 [17MY]

Army: anniversary, H3486 [6JN]

——— depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base, H4987, H4988 [18JY], H5023 [19JY]

——— expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941, H3108 [18MY]

——— 40-millimeter ammunition production funding, H4993 [18JY]

——— require military chain of command for Army National Cemeteries, H3056, H3057 [17MY]

——— tribute to veterans, E1872 [4DE]

Aviation: C–17 Fighter program funding, H3030 [17MY], H5045 [19JY]

——— exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V–22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H1206–H1208 [6MR], H1796–H1798 [29MR], H2020–H2022 [19AP], H3261–H3263 [30MY], H3729–H3731 [18JN], H4895–H4897 [17JY]

——— F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H3019–H3021 [17MY]

——— F–22 Joint Fighter program funding, H2821 [17MY]

——— include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

——— prohibit purchase of helicopters for Afghan security forces from Russia, Syria, and other state sponsors of terrorism, H3031 [17MY]

——— prohibit unmanned aerial vehicle strikes on targets based upon patterns of behavior or targets with an unknown identity, H3008, H3009 [17MY]

——— recognize essential service provided by fighter wings performing Aerospace Control Alert missions in defending sovereign U.S. airspace, E859 [18MY]

——— request review of decision to cancel or consolidate Air National Guard Component Numbered Air Force Augmentation Force, H3067 [17MY]

Azerbaijan: logistics role in withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E1380 [1AU]

B–1 U.S. Navy Band: anniversary, E498 [29MR]

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Birmingham, AL: tribute to Veterans Day celebration, E1441 [3AU]

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: anniversary, E818 [16MY]

Branch, Jason: Massachusetts Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition winner, E757 [10MY]

Budget: impact of sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

——— provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

——— limit funding to amount authorized, H3075, H3076 [17MY]

Burlingame, CA: tribute for adopting Co. B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1125 [21JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), H3444 [5JN]

Caruso, Julie: Pembroke (MA) Express Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]

Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment, and Veterans Employment: tribute to Helmets to Hardhats program to provide veterans with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, H1643 [28MR]

Cesar E. Chavez (U.S.S.): tribute, E693 [27AP]

Civil liberties: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H2788, H2793, H2794 [16MY], H2998, H3077–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E847, E848 [18MY], E895 [30MY]

Civil Reserve Air Fleet: require use of U.S. owned and operated aircraft to transport cargo and passengers, H5052 [19JY]

Clearwater, FL: Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

Climate: impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Clinton, IN: Corps of Engineers completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

Coast Guard: tribute to veterans, E1868 [4DE]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383 [1AU]

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

Coles, Dewey L.: National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice award recipient, E130 [3FE]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

Colorado: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Waldo Canyon, E1201 [29JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H1019 [29FE]

Connecticut: tribute to Valentines for Troops program, E644 [25AP]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5038–H5040 [19JY], E1298 [23JY]

——— limit salaries of contractor executives, H5042, H5043 [19JY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017–H3019 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into non-competitive contracts for helicopter leak-proof drip pans, H4991 [18JY]

——— require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

——— small business contracting reforms, E1992 [21DE]

——— small business contracting reforms funding, H2792 [16MY]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, H589 [8FE], H5140 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding for development or submission of proposals to expand authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, H3460, H3461 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H3459, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H3457, H3458 [5JN]

Courts: prohibit information obtained via an unmanned aerial vehicle to be used as evidence in a court of law without a warrant, H3007 [17MY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (H.R. 1775), H4607 [29JN], H5793–H5795 [11SE], E1527 [14SE]

——— require posting on departmental websites information on sexual assault prevention and response resources, H3129 [18MY]

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Davidson, Steven B.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739 [13NO]

Davis-Bacon Act: prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

Death and dying: transport and escort of combat casualties remains funding, E1286 [19JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H4992 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for an informal base realignment and closure, H3343 [31MY]

Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites: funding, H4954 [18JY]

Defense Intelligence Agency: proposed expansion, H6580 [3DE]

Defense of Marriage Act: prohibit funding to be used in contravention, H5027, H5028 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4957, H4958 [18JY], H5062 [19JY], E1288 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: address safety at nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities, H2833 [17MY]

——— clarify schedule for disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, H7387 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry release of draft report on Vieques, PR, identified health problems relative to Navy activities conducted there, H1158 [6MR]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

——— investigate possible violations of U.S. law regarding leaks of sensitive military intelligence involving the U.S. and Israel, H3140 [18MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 1022), H134 [24JA], E69 [25JA], E89 [31JA]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (H.R. 6393), H5970 [13SE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), Senate amendment, H7439–H7442 [30DE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5817–H5821 [11SE]

——— eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

——— post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3327 [31MY]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

——— provide VA medical personnel access to medical records of soldiers in order to coordinate care and treatment, H3316, H3317 [31MY]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

——— require status report on sharing of environmental exposure incident data, H3130 [18MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— extend pay freeze of civilian employees, H3319, H3339 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H603 [8FE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3180 [30MY], H3277, H3309–H3346, H3356–H3360 [31MY], E957, E958, E963, E965, E966 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreement, H3331 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5206 [25JY]

——— make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, H3129 [18MY]

——— submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H5428 [31JY]

Diseases: breast cancer research funding, H3030 [17MY]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H3064 [17MY], H7369, H7370, H7393 [20DE]

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: implementation, E402 [21MR]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518, H519, H521 [7FE]

Dyess AFB, TX: tribute to Armed Forces members, E394 [20MR]

Ecology and environment: research, development, test, and evaluation funding for perchlorate contamination cleanup through reductions in operations and maintenance funding, H4971 [18JY], H5042 [19JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

Education: prohibit funding for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing programs, H5036, H5037 [19JY]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary, H2820 [17MY]

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program: tribute, E1230 [11JY]

Employment: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H2837, H3066 [17MY]

Energy Conservation Investment Program: funding, H3320, H3321 [31MY]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

FAA: improve integration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, H455 [3FE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal contracts: ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign businesses that engage in business activity with terrorist nations from contracting and procurement opportunities, H3064 [17MY]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

Federal Mortuary Affairs Advisory Commission: establish, H3033 [17MY]

Federal Way, WA: tribute to Federal Way High School Air Force Junior ROTC team, E920 [31MY]

Firearms: allow military commanders and mental health professionals to discuss privately-owned firearms by Armed Forces members who appear to be a threat to themselves or others, H7393 [20DE]

——— gun control, H6703 [12DE]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of U.S. flags manufactured in the U.S. using U.S. materials, H5051, H5052 [19JY]

Fleisher, Carol W.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E129 [3FE]

Florida: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

Foreign countries: examine potential benefits of closing outdated or excess overseas military bases, H2837 [17MY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H1525–H1530 [22MR]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H177 [25JA], H805, H897–H900 [16FE], H1120 [1MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

Fort Hood, TX: anniversary of Air Force 3d Weather Squadron, E520 [16AP]

——— recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H2642 [10MY]

Fort Sam Houston, TX: anniversary of Memorial Services Detachment, E889 [25MY]

Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (H.R. 6701), E1981 [21DE]

Fortune (publication): tribute to annual Fortune 500 issue and efforts to assist veterans to find employment, E683 [27AP]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Frisco, TX: Frisco Heritage Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

Funding, H1677, H1678, H1736 [28MR], H2573–H2576, H2609, H2610 [10MY], E167 [9FE]

GAO: effectiveness of certain studies, H2722 [16MY]

——— require audits of financial statements, H2837 [17MY]

——— require review of handling, labeling, and packaging procedures for hazardous material shipments, H3129 [18MY]

Gaylor, Gregory: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611 [21SE]

Gulf War Illness Research Program: funding, H4954, H4955 [18JY]

Harbors: expedite strategic ports study, H3135 [18MY]

Health: establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (H.R. 4341), E650 [25AP]

——— health care research funding through reductions in Navy cruiser shipbuilding funding, H4962, H4963 [18JY]

——— limit increase of premiums, deductibles, copayments, or other charges for health care provided under the TRICARE program, H1858 [17AP]

——— medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

——— protect TRICARE health care program, H1213 [7MR], H2723 [16MY]

——— vision and eye injury research programs funding, H4958, H4959 [18JY]

HeartsApart.org (organization): tribute, E647 [25AP]

Hillsborough, CA: tribute for adopting H&H Co., 1st Battalion, 327th Infrantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1119 [21JN]

Holleder, Donald: Distinguished Service Cross recipient posthumously, E1487 [12SE]

Homosexuality: prohibit performance of same-sex marriage ceremonies on military installations, H2791 [16MY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Houston, TX: misplaced grave markers at Houston National Cemetery, H1301 [8MR]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Hunter, Michael S.; Silver Star and Bronze Star With Valor recipient, E1589 [21SE]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2187–H2192 [26AP], E668 [26AP]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

Iran: prohibit U.S. military intervention, H2837 [17MY]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty, H6163 [20SE]

January 28 Group (organization): tribute to efforts to organize a parade in St. Louis, MO, to honor veterans returning from Iraq, H129 [24JA], H229 [1FE]

Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund: funding, H4985, H4986 [18JY]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School Navy Junior ROTC, E1936 [13DE]

Korean Constabulary: tribute to veterans, E1337 [26JY]

Lackland AFB, TX: call for congressional investigation of sexual assaults of recruits, H5019 [19JY]

Leesburg, VA: dedication of war memorial to fallen soldiers, E1711 [19OC]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to F–22 program, H2215 [27AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (H.R. 1621), E814 [16MY]

——— report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

——— tribute to veterans, E1875 [4DE]

Marine mammals: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004, H3032 [17MY]

McKinney, TX: Collin County Farm Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28 [17JA]

Mental health: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships, E1993 [21DE]

——— provide mental health assessments to troops during deployment to Afghanistan, H3064 [17MY]

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H4955, H4956, H4984 [18JY], H5049, H5050 [19JY]

——— traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4957, H4958 [18JY], H5062 [19JY], E1288 [19JY]

Military Appreciation Month: observance, E760 [10MY]

Military Mental Health Awareness Day: observance, H2698 [15MY]

Military musical units: funding, H3135 [18MY], H4939 [18JY], E1265 [17JY]

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Month of the Military Child: observance, E650 [25AP]

Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (H.R. 290), H132–H134 [24JA], E108 [1FE]

Motor vehicles: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5057 [19JY]

National Defense Transportation Day: observance, E815 [16MY]

National Guard: Air National Guard funding, H2577 [10MY], H3108 [18MY]

——— complete capability assessment of medical equipment in Humvee ambulances, H4960, H4961 [18JY], H5038 [19JY]

——— establish units in American Samoa (H.R. 6294), E1421 [3AU]

——— tribute to Vets4Warriors program, H5049 [19JY]

——— Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H3031 [17MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan: declassification and release, H575 [8FE]

National Language Service Corps: establish, H3033 [17MY]

National Marine Week: observance, E1107 [21JN]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, E679 [27AP]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H4995 [18JY]

——— call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H123 [24JA], H378 [2FE], H585 [8FE], H1024 [29FE], H1162 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H3485 [6JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4916 [18JY], H5771 [11SE], H6157 [20SE], H6590 [4DE], H6709 [12DE]

——— establish an interagency organization to coordinate military cyber operations, H3126 [18MY]

——— include finding that deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea would destabilize the Western Pacific region, H3067, H3068 [17MY], E851 [18MY]

——— national missile defense system funding, H2790 [16MY]

NATO: troop deployment funding, H5044, H5045 [19JY]

Navy: DDG–51 destroyer funding, H4961, H4962, H4966 [18JY]

——— expand certain restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands, H3059–H3061 [17MY]

——— report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

——— shipbuilding funding, H2836 [17MY]

——— tribute to development of clean energy sources, H1277 [8MR]

——— tribute to veterans, E1870 [4DE]

——— Virginia-class submarine program funding, H2791, H2793 [16MY]

Navy Week: observance, E1449 [10SE]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

Nelson, Brian J.: Purple Heart recipient, E1947 [18DE]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

——— tribute to high school seniors deciding to enlist in the Armed Forces, E791 [15MY]

Nowakowski, Arthur: Silver Star recipient, E317 [6MR]

Nuclear weapons: funding, H2790 [16MY], H7267 [19DE]

——— prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapons or implement studies or plans intended to reduce nuclear weapons, H5040–H5042 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce number of nuclear weapons delivery vehicles, H5047, H5048 [19JY]

——— recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 21), H1162 [6MR]

——— reduce number of deployed intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles, H4989 [18JY]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, E485 [29MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 3974), H592 [8FE], H1532 [22MR]

Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1362 [31JY]

——— inclusion in Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve list of top employers, E919 [31MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4778 [11JY]

OPM: security clearance process funding, H4952 [18JY]

Orlando, FL: tribute to YMCA of Central Florida for ‘‘Red Tail Pilots Tribute’’ event, E232 [17FE]

Osborne, Christopher: Purple Heart recipient, E747 [9MY]

Overseas contingency operations account: funding under sequestration, H3586 [7JN]

Pakistan: certify Pakistan is taking demonstrable steps to support counterterrorism operations prior to reimbursement for efforts in support of war in Afghanistan, H3135 [18MY]

——— certify Pakistan opens Ground Lines of Communication, allows NATO supply transit into Afghanistan, and supports U.S. equipment retrograde out of Afghanistan, H3015 [17MY], E877 [18MY]

——— coalition support funding, H4993 [18JY]

——— condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

——— prohibit assistance, H3009–H3011 [17MY], H4979, H4980, H4983 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance relative to harboring of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and Taliban fighters within borders, H3487 [6JN]

——— require a certain time period between the release of the Depts. of Defense and State report on current conditions in Pakistan and the release of funds from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund, H3140 [18MY]

——— terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (H.R. 6391), H6074 [19SE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (H. Res. 669), H3279 [31MY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, H1216 [7MR]

Peterson AFB, CO: 302d Airlift Wing rededication of SUMIT 38 Memorial, E1317 [25JY]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program: modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect, H1583 [27MR], H3007 [17MY], E957 [1JN]

——— modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), H2695–H2698 [15MY]

POW: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— construction of soccer field at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H1115 [1MR]

——— ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H2998, H3005, H3076–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E865 [18MY]

Power resouces: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3738 [19JN], H3813, H3814, H3875–H3912 [20JN], H3918–H3945, H3957–H3959 [21JN], H5173 [24JY], E1108, E1114, E1121 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814–H3824 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5036 [19JY]

Powers, Francis G.: Silver Star recipient, E1092 [20JN]

Precision Aerial Delivery System (PCADS): funding to battle wildfires from military aircraft, H5046 [19JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit authority to make unilateral reductions to nuclear weapon stockpiles, H3070, H3071 [17MY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), H6659 [5DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), H6285 [28SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), H5686 [2AU]

——— prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment, H4990, H4991 [18JY]

Rapid Innovation Fund: funding, H4964, H4965 [18JY]

Raytheon Co.: tribute, H591 [8FE]

Renewable energy: clarify that direct use solar energy is considered a renewable energy source, H3093 [17MY]

Research, development, test, and evaluation: funding, H4959 [18JY]

Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal (H. Res. 720), E1199 [29JN]

Russia: prohibit funding to share missile defense technology, H5031–H5033 [19JY]

Safety: survey all deployed troops to find lapses in equipment provided by the military, H3064 [17MY]

Salazar, Jeffery: Bronze Star recipient, E1936 [13DE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), H1652–H1654 [28MR]

San Diego, CA: prohibit funding to remove any portion of Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial, H4993 [18JY]

San Mateo, CA: tribute for adopting Co. A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1102 [21JN]

SBA: modify small business concern size standards, H2836 [17MY]

Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1397 [3AU]

Sewell, Daniel E.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E139 [3FE]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 6649), H7508–H7511 [31DE]

——— require Navy or U.S.-flagged vessels that provide services to the Federal Government to be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard located in the U.S. or Guam, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7509, H7510 [31DE]

Snowball Express (organization): tribute, H6537 [30NO]

Somerset County, PA: tribute to Somerset County Military Family Support Group, E280 [29FE]

Somerset (U.S.S.): tribute, H5323 [26JY], E1272 [18JY]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2997, H2998 [17MY]

Spaulding, Fredrick L.: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E691 [27AP]

Spinal Cord Injury Research Program: funding, H4957 [18JY]

Sports: motorsports sponsorship funding, H4947–H4951 [18JY]

States: provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

Syria: prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual, H3740 [19JN], H6514 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (H.R. 5993), H4071 [27JN], E1106 [21JN]

Tampa, FL: establishment of United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Center at Tampa International Airport, E254 [27FE]

——— tribute to Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E1623 [21SE]

‘‘Taps’’: anniversary of writing, E1072 [19JN]

——— designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (H.R. 595), E1072 [19JN]

Technology: directed energy technologies initiatives funding, H2791 [16MY], H5057 [19JY]

Telecommunications: report on feasibility of providing telecommunications services to servicemembers in transit to or from overseas deployment, H3031 [17MY]

——— report on status of work on cognitive radio, dynamic spectrum access, software-defined radio, and other spectrum-sharing techniques and technologies, H5033 [19JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

——— require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3016, H3017 [17MY]

Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

——— tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, E706 [7MY]

——— tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H6609 [4DE]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1143 [26JN]

Texas (U.S.S.): tribute, E1209 [9JY]

Tobyhanna, PA: anniversary of Tobyhanna Army Depot, E1097 [20JN], E1108, E1128 [21JN]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), H3239–H3241 [30MY]

TRICARE for Life program: enrollment fee implementation funding, H5059 [19JY]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: limit funding to any institution or organization established, H3081 [17MY], E850 [18MY]

U.S. Northern Command: increase effectiveness, H3129 [18MY]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

U.S. Tennis Association: tribute to military tennis camp, E933 [31MY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit reductions to strategic delivery systems pending certification that Russia has met certain conditions, H3137, H3138 [18MY]

——— report on impact on national security of reducing nuclear weapons stockpiles, H3069, H3070 [17MY]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1559 [19SE]

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: tribute to hiring of reservists and returning veterans, E1726 [26OC]

University of South Carolina: tribute to Army ROTC program, H6431 [27NO]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3095, H3096 [17MY], H3421–H3423 [5JN]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— include industry-recognized certifications in pilot program on receipt of civilian credentialing for military occupational specialty skills, H2823 [17MY], H3129 [18MY]

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

——— provide veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan access to health and mental health services, H1394 [20MR], E425 [22MR]

——— recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, H1276 [8MR], H3340, H3341 [31MY], H5295 [26JY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

——— tribute to Japanese-American men and women who served in the military during World War II, E220 [16FE], E277 [29FE]

Veterans Day: observance, H6399 [16NO], E1774 [15NO]

Virginia: anniversary of National Guard, E30 [18JA]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (H.R. 5828), E862 [18MY]

——— ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, H5870 [12SE]

V–22 Osprey: funding, H3021, H3022 [17MY]

War: ensure funding items added to the overseas contingency operations account are war related, H3030 [17MY]

——— make available to the public the total costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Dept. of Defense website, H3005 [17MY]

——— Presidential authority under the Constitution as it pertains to the authorization of drone strikes, H3278 [31MY], H6377 [15NO]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

——— separate overseas contingency operations funding from base defense spending, H4942 [18JY], H5057 [19JY]

Weapons: ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3024–H3026 [17MY], H4965, H4966 [18JY]

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3023, H3024 [17MY]

West Virginia (U.S.S.): tribute to reunion of crew, E1549 [18SE]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Dieppe, E1440 [3AU]

——— anniversary of Battle of Midway, H3588 [7JN]

——— anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign (H. Res. 696), E1412 [3AU]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3235 [30MY], E1147, E1148, E1154, E1158 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), E691 [27AP]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H3484, H3489 [6JN], E989 [6JN]

——— recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force, E1665 [28SE]

——— tribute to premiere of ‘‘Red Tails’’ movie about Tuskegee Airmen, H83 [23JA], E27 [17JA], E54 [23JA]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E41 [18JA], E232 [17FE]

Xenia, OH: tribute to American Veterans Traveling Tribute mobile memorial, E1865 [4DE]

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: funding, H4980, H4981 [18JY]

YF–415 (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, E716 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7160 [29NO], S7331 [3DE]

——— increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

——— report on the effect of insider attacks, S7205 [29NO]

——— strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3224–S3226 [16MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Air Force: impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, S408–S410 [9FE]

——— prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing, S8336 [21DE]

——— restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

——— submit report evaluating upside potential of Eielson AFB, AK, before dismantling or relocation of assets, S7290 [30NO]

Air Force Weather: anniversary (S. Res. 545), S6012 [2AU]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (S. 3689), S8139 [18DE]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S6878 [26NO], S7392, S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8273 [20DE], S8325–S8340, S8342, S8359 [21DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), insert S. 3254 language in lieu, S7392 [4DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), unanimous-consent agreement, S7786 [12DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2467), S2828 [26AP]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S4141 [13JN], S4928 [12JY], S5191 [19JY], S5240 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S6294, S6296, S6320–S6322 [13SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995–S7016, S7018–S7030 [28NO], S7134–S7146, S7148–S7164, S7167–S7206 [29NO], S7279–S7300 [30NO], S7311–S7313, S7323–S7332, S7336–S7340 [3DE], S7381–S7393 [4DE], S7454 [5DE], S7680 [6DE], S7699 [10DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), motion to proceed, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6784 [14NO], S6829, S6833, S6841 [15NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreement, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent request, S6605, S6606 [21SE], S7152 [29NO]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

——— provide for auditable financial statements, S6785–S6787 [14NO]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5105, S5154–S5167 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), S5824 [1AU]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, S6096 [11SE]

——— anniversary of South Dakota National Guard, S8039 [13DE]

——— authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

——— authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S7148, S7149, S7151, S7152 [29NO]

——— develop comprehensive policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, S7142 [29NO]

——— enhance annual reports regarding sexual assaults involving members, S7142 [29NO]

——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (S. 3179), S3175 [15MY]

——— extend enforcement authority of the Military Lending Act to certian Federal agencies, S7332 [3DE]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, S7159 [29NO]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (S. 3323), S4372 [20JN]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 2299), S2500 [18AP]

——— improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S3504 [23MY]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

——— limit increase of copayments for the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program, S7382 [4DE]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (S. 3624), S6675 [21SE]

——— preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S7141 [29NO]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, S7391 [4DE]

——— proposed troop reductions, S3266 [17MY]

——— provide for disposition of charges involving certain sexual misconduct offenses under the uniform code of military justice through court-martial, S7142 [29NO]

——— provide for inclusion and command review of information on sexual-related offenses in personnel service records of members, S7141 [29NO]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

——— report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, S5458 [26JY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (S. 3418), S5262 [23JY]

——— retain certain forms in connection with restricted reports on sexual assault involving members, S7141 [29NO]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 3322), S5848 [1AU]

——— tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, AK, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to B Co., 1st Battalion, Airborne, 143d Infantry Regiment of Alaska Army National Guard, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]

——— tribute to members for service overseas, S8265 [20DE]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1190 [1MR], S3776 [6JN], S6100 [11SE]

——— tribute to members from Kansas killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3818 [7JN]

——— tribute to members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

——— tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S8578 [31DE]

——— tribute to members from Wisconsin killed in military action, S1447 [7MR]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S6433 [19SE]

——— tribute to Montana Army National Guard, S2296 [16AP]

——— tribute to Nevada National Guard 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, S8037 [13DE]

——— tribute to Vermont National Guard, S4852 [11JY]

Arms control: require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (S. 3054), S3076 [10MY], S4717 [28JN]

——— study effectiveness of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, S7205 [29NO]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Boeing Co.: anniversary of B–52 bomber, S3726 [5JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S7714 [11DE]

——— economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— impact of sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— report to Congress on impact of sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

Business and industry: exhance authorization on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

Buy American Act: apply to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

Clay County, KY: tribute to World War II veterans, S3078 [10MY]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (S. Res. 629), S8610 [31DE]

——— nomination lists, S907 [17FE]

Congress: encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

Contracts: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

——— small business contracting reforms, S7299 [30NO]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (S. 3372), S4894 [11JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (S. 1728), S4840 [11JY]

——— require each military department to establish policies mandating servicemembers convicted of sex offenses be processed for administrative separation, S7009, S7011, S7012 [28NO]

Daniels Fund (organization): tribute to Daniels Scholarship Program letters of gratitude to military personnel, S6731 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, S7680 [6DE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S3939–S3942 [12JN], S4186 [14JN], S4261 [19JN], S4359 [20JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), unanimous-consent request, S3942 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members, S6256 [12SE]

Dept. of State: require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8229 [19DE]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

——— expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, S2078 [27MR]

——— fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, S7160 [29NO], S7284, S7286 [30NO]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7146 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4461–S4463 [25JN], S4719 [28JN], S6719 [13NO]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7162–S7164 [29NO]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S385 [7FE]

Drugs: establish drug take-back program, S7205 [29NO]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: conduct cost-benefit analysis of various green building rating systems, S7388 [4DE], S7454 [5DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

Education: report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (S. Res. 464), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Employment: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (S. Res. 630), S8668 [2JA]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (S. 3283), S4180 [14JN]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

FCC: reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal employees: across-the-board reduction of civilian workforce, S7391 [4DE]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2582–S2585 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2690, S2691 [25AP]

FEMA: improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

Financial statements: audit, S1672 [14MR]

Firearms: permit military police and civilian Dept. of Defense police officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines, S7389 [4DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573–S6576, S6579 [21SE]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

Forest Service: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (S. 3441), S5964 [2AU]

Fort Huachuca, AZ: anniversary of Military Intelligence Branch and the Military Intelligence Corps, S4631 [26JN]

Fort Wainwright, AK: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (S. Res. 459), S3133 [14MY]

Freedom of Information Act: require an expedited review of requests made by Members of Congress about activities in the Members’ States, S7292 [30NO]

Funding, S3219 [16MY], S5125 [18JY]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S2451 [17AP]

Hanscom AFB, MA: impact of proposed change in leadership rank structure on cybersecurity, S4230 [18JN]

Hickman, George: tribute (S. Res. 567), S6469 [19SE]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, and celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, S3728 [5JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S1369 [1MR], S4412 [21JN]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Schofield Barracks soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S2582 [23AP]

Honor America Days: observance, S4629 [26JN]

House of Heroes, Inc.: tribute, S4361 [20JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Immigration: implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

Intelligence services: specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (S. 3314), S4307 [19JN]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7202, S7206 [29NO], S8337 [21DE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

Lawrence, Taylor W., Jr.: Montevallo, AL, Hometown Hero award recipient, S6849 [15NO]

McConnell AFB, KS: support selection as main operating base for KC–46A Tanker fleet, S5108 [18JY]

Middle East: clarify authority to declare war or use military force in Iran or Syria, S2066 [27MR]

Mississippi (U.S.S.): commissioning, S5084 [17JY]

Montana: impact of increasing suicide rate, S7146 [29NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 527), S5318 [24JY]

National Guard: anniversary, S8018 [13DE]

——— empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), S4781 [29JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 455), S3090 [10MY], S3658 [24MY]

——— observance, S4719 [28JN]

National security: conduct environmental impact statement and create plan for establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast, S7138–S7141, S7204 [29NO]

——— national missile defense system funding, S5127 [18JY], S6085 [11SE]

——— provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization, S7203 [29NO]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Navy Dental Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S6012 [2AU]

Nevada Military Support Alliance: tribute, S3129 [14MY]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3037 [9MY]

Operation Enduring Freeedom Veterans Day: observance, S6892 [26NO]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Space Command, S6622 [21SE]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program: modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), S3292 [17MY]

——— modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (S. 2121), S3264 [17MY]

——— provide benefits for days of non-participation due to Government error (S. 2060), S265 [1FE]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S5947 [2AU]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7168, S7178–S7180 [29NO], S7391 [4DE]

Power resources: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S6997–S7007, S7009–S7011 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S7299 [30NO], S8331 [21DE]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Precious metals: protect and enhance domestic supply chain of battery-grade lithium metal, S7390 [4DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S900–S903 [17FE], S2036 [26MR], S2807–S2809 [26AP], S3653–S3655 [24MY], S4425–S4428 [21JN], S4765 [29JN], S5623 [26JY], S6004 [2AU], S6606–S6609 [21SE], S7359 [3DE], S8626, S8627 [1JA]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), S7672 [6DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), S6675 [21SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940, S5952 [2AU]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7025–S7029 [28NO]

Recycled materials: submit report on feasibility of recycling rare earth elements, S7299 [30NO]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal, S4717 [28JN]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), S8377 [21DE]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 597), S6871 [15NO]

Shine Family Foundation: anniversary, S3777 [6JN]

Ships and vessels: set forth necessary and appropriate standards to guide naval decisions on vessel naming, S7389 [4DE]

Shyu, Heidi: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, S5832 [1AU]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 445), S2886 [26AP]

Somerset (U.S.S.): tribute, S5368 [25JY]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6011 [2AU]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

Spacy, Bradley D.: nomination to be Air Force brigadier general, S392 [7FE]

Strategic Air Command: anniversary of stand down and dedication of memorial (S. Res. 479), S3736 [5JN]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Suicide Stand Down Day: observance, S6438 [19SE]

Syria: establish no-fly zone, S7386–S7389 [4DE]

‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance, S7154 [29NO]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (S. 697), S7300 [30NO]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

——— impose special tax to finance war, S4406 [21JN]

Technology: clean energy technologies initiatives funding, S3266, S3269 [17MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

Transition Assistance Advisor Program: authorize, S7160 [29NO]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), S6007 [2AU]

U.S. Strategic Command: anniversary (S. Res. 480), S3736 [5JN]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3039 [9MY]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S7391 [4DE]

Veterans Day: observance, S6718–S6720, S6729–S6731 [13NO], S6796 [14NO]

War: ensure balance of power, as established by the Constitution, between Congress and the President relative to initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, S2998–S3000 [9MY]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Weapons: small arms weapons and ammunition modernization funding, S5832–S5835 [1AU]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Women: provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S4669 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S6426 [19SE], S6618 [21SE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3740, S3769 [6JN]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S2382 [17AP], S6010 [2AU]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (S. Res. 602), S6979 [27NO]

Reports

Report to Congress—Rare Earth Materials in Defense Applications: Frank Kendall III, Dept. of Defense (excerpt), H4838 [12JY]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908 [17FE], S2000 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908 [17FE], S2000, S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 840) (H. Rept. 112–707), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 112–485), H2811 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5856) (H. Rept. 112–493), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5856) (S. Rept. 112–196), S5976 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–705), H7263 [18DE]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–479), H2662 [11MY], H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3254) (S. Rept. 112–173), S3688 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Policy To Improve Outreach and Transparency to Veterans and Service Members Through Information on Institutions of Higher Learning: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 112–646), H5764 [10SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Federal Information Security Improvement: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4257) (H. Rept. 112–455), H2203 [26AP]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366, S4367 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366–S4368 [20JN], S5380, S5381 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Nomination of Derek H. Chollet To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Erin C. Conaton To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Frank Kendall III To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of James N. Miller, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Jessica L. Wright To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Katharina G. McFarland To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3514 [23MY]

Nomination of Kathleen H. Hicks To Be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Mark W. Lippert To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [17FE]

Nomination of Scott L. Silliman To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Nomination of William B. Pollard III To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Stolen Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 112–650), H5764 [10SE]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4480) (H. Rept. 112–520), H3698 [8JN]

Transportation Security Administration Compliance With the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 112–487), H3161 [18MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transfer of Unclaimed Money Recovered at Airport Security Checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2179) (H. Rept. 112–468), H2441 [8MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Resolutions by organizations

National security and veterans’ benefits funding: El Paso County, TX, Commissioners Court, E439 [26MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7285 [30NO]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

——— making (H.R. 5856), H4943, H4977 [18JY], H5029, H5043, H5058 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Statements

Service Academy Appointment Candidate Statement: Bradley W. Snyder, E1306 [24JY]

Tables

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4928–H4934 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5166 [18JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3444 [5JN]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2726 [16MY]

H. Res. 661, consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2827 [17MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 691, consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3814 [20JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 829, return to Senate, S. 3254, and Senate amendment to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6739 [12DE]

H. Res. 840, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7365 [20DE]

H.R. 290, War Memorial Protection Act, H132 [24JA]

H.R. 1022, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, H134 [24JA]

H.R. 1339, recognize Salem, MA, as birthplace of the National Guard, H1652 [28MR]

H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, H5416–H5428 [31JY]

H.R. 1775, Stolen Valor Act, H5793 [11SE]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 3670, require Transportation Security Administration compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, H3239 [30MY]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 4045, modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect, H2695 [15MY]

H.R. 4057, Dept. of Veterans Affairs comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning, H5817 [11SE]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4201, Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3234 [30MY]

H.R. 4257, Federal information security improvement, H2187–H2189 [26AP]

H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7794–S7972 [12DE], H2847–H2996 [17MY]

H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3890–H3895 [20JN]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

H.R. 6634, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, H6659 [5DE]

H.R. 6649, Naval Vessel Transfer Act, H7508 [31DE]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act, S2501 [18AP]

S. 3054, Army Arsenal Strategic Workload Enhancement Act, S3046 [9MY]

S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7461–S7636 [5DE]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. 3314, specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity, S4308 [19JN]

S. 3363, National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt, S4781 [29JN], H5613 [1AU]

S. 3510, prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information, S5940, S5986 [2AU], H5686 [2AU]

S. 3624, Military Commercial Driver’s License Act, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. 3625, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. Con. Res. 45, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S3734, S3738 [5JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers, S3783 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 48, commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve, S3983 [12JN]

S. Con. Res. 55, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5824, S5884 [1AU], H5552 [1AU]

S. Con. Res. 65, tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise upon completion of final deployment, S8206 [19DE]

S. Res. 388, commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events, S1208, S1369 [1MR]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 418, tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan in World War II, S2326 [16AP], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 420, Gold Star Wives Day, S2399, S2451 [17AP]

S. Res. 445, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2833, S2888 [26AP]

S. Res. 455, National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, S3089 [10MY], S3658 [24MY]

S. Res. 459, tribute to Fort Wainwright, AK, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, S3132 [14MY]

S. Res. 464, Ellsworth AFB, SD, anniversary, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 479, Strategic Air Command stand down anniversary and memorial dedication, S3733, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 480, U.S. Strategic Command anniversary, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 481, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship anniversary celebration, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 489, support Dept. of Justice appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3982 [12JN]

S. Res. 493, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S4206 [14JN]

S. Res. 513, War of 1812 anniversary, S4726 [28JN]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]

S. Res. 524, reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China, S5263 [23JY], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 527, National Airborne Day, S5308, S5318 [24JY]

S. Res. 534, Navy Dental Corps anniversary, S5738 [31JY]

S. Res. 544, Navy Dental Corps anniversary, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 545, Air Force Weather anniversary, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 567, tribute to George Hickman, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 577, recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force during World War II, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

S. Res. 581, Day of the Deployed, S6632, S6681 [21SE]

S. Res. 593, leave no Armed Forces member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S6801 [14NO]

S. Res. 597, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6858, S6871 [15NO]

S. Res. 602, Year of the Korean War Veteran, S6949, S6979 [27NO]

S. Res. 629, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force, S8592, S8610 [31DE]

S. Res. 630, tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise upon completion of final deployment, S8666, S8668 [2JA]

Tributes

Webb, Senator, S5705 [31JY]

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Colleges and universities: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988, H989, H990, H991 [28FE]

Federal Direct Loan Program: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Children and youth: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

Colleges and universities: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase civil penalties for institutions of higher education that fail to comply with campus security disclosure and campus crime statistics policies (see S. 2285), S2324 [16AP]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (see H. Res. 563), H965 [27FE]

——— protect students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE] (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Justice: strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 3693), S8203 [19DE]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5996), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: amend (see H.R. 6556), H6276 [21SE]

Education: authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 5436), H2318 [7MY]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (see H.R. 6434), H6150 [19SE]

——— establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

——— establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 3793), H78 [18JA]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (see S. 3582), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6447), H6230 [20SE]

——— increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see S. 3475), S5870 [1AU]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Employment: establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

——— make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

EPA: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

Federal aid programs: assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

Federal Direct Loan Program: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP] (see S. 2834), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA] (see H.R. 4628), H2123 (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5812), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

——— simplify and improve through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

Federal-State relations: encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program: establish (see H.R. 6230), H5331 [30JY]

Health: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 6714), H7435 [27DE]

Higher Education Opportunity Act: reauthorize the course material pilot grant program (see H.R. 6709), H7435 [27DE]

Impact Aid Program: amend to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program: reauthorize and strengthen (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 6718), H7469 [30DE]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Political science: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

Principals: authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (see H.R. 6376), H5859 [11SE]

Schools: establish alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6284), H5704 [2AU]

——— help close the gaps in principal preparation and provide new principals with the support and tools they need to meet the complex challenges of school leadership (see H.R. 4113), H1100 [29FE]

——— increase percentage of Federal education tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 3775), H26 [17JA]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S208 [31JA]

States: enable States to implement integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems (see H.R. 6703), H7429 [21DE]

——— make grants to State-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) networks to expand STEM education (see H.R. 6517), H6275 [21SE]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

Teachers: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Federal Direct Loan Program: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Breath of Fresh Air Act: Nancy Sander, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (organization), E1425 [3AU]

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Debra S. Daniels, Joliet Junior College, H2237 [27AP]

——— James Gaffney, Lewis University, H2237 [27AP]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H2237 [27AP]

——— Senators McConnell and Kyl and Representatives Boehner and Cantor, S3696 [5JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Governor of Missouri and Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, National Governors Association, H985 [28FE]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H986 [28FE]

——— Richard P. Salmi, Spring Hill College, E296 [1MR]

Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act: Mario Parker-Milligan, S2951 [8MY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Colleges and universities: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H995 [28FE]

Federal Direct Loan Program: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2246 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2799 [26AP], S3158 [15MY]

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Blue Ribbon Schools award: tribute to recipients, E1849 [29NO]

Brookhaven, PA: Coebourn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Brownsboro, TX: Chandler Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1569 [19SE]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

Colleges and universities: affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— allow States to regulate credit-hour and clock-hour programs, H989 [28FE]

——— develop a plan to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in financial aid programs, H991, H992 [28FE], E330 [7MR]

——— establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H988, H989 [28FE]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H980–H997 [28FE], E273 [28FE], E296 [1MR], E330 [7MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (H. Res. 563), H976–H980 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (H.R. 6669), E1928 [13DE]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

——— retain State authorization requirements for institutions with below-average graduation and annual completion rates, and above-average loan default rates, H990 [28FE]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Community College to Career Fund: funding, H733 [15FE]

Computers: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

Cumberland, MD: Bel Air Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H4915 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program: reauthorize for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), E71 [25JA]

Dubuque, IA: St. Columbkille Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E91 [31JA]

Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), E595 [19AP]

——— improve teacher quality and increase access to effective teachers, H5956 [13SE]

——— Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

El Paso, TX: Douglas Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1622 [21SE]

——— Mission Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1651 [21SE]

Eldersburg, MD: Oklahoma Road Middle School School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: Union County Vocational-Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1587 [21SE]

Federal Direct Loan Program: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H1851 [17AP], H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2451 [9MY], H2724 [16MY], H2825 [17MY], H3408 [5JN], H3488 [6JN], H3586, H3587, H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3664, H3692 [8JN], H3736, H3743 [19JN], H3811, H3812 [20JN], H3947, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023, H4024 [26JN], H4078, H4079, H4120 [27JN], H4612, H4613, H4619, H4620, H4626, H4636, H4637 [29JN], E613 [23AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H974 [28FE], H1813 [16AP], H1854, H1898 [17AP], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2056 [24AP], H2075, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2143, H2145, H2146 [26AP], H2244, H2258 [27AP], H2336 [8MY], H2721 [16MY], H3108 [18MY], H3398 [1JN], H3817 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2079, H2080, H2081, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2214, H2228–H2252, H2258, H2262–H2264 [27AP], H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2457, H2458 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], H3279, H3280, H3281 [31MY], H3365, H3366 [1JN], E676 [26AP], E705 [7MY], E721, E733 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2256–H2262 [27AP], H2340–H2344 [8MY], H3280 [31MY], H3817, H3821 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H2825 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H2335 [8MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN]

——— extension of reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4830 [12JY]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

Fremont, CA: J. Haley Durham Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1735 [6NO]

Green Lake, WI: tribute to the Green Lake School District for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1769 [15NO]

International Education Week: observance, E1760 [15NO]

Jamesville, NC: Jamesville Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1516 [13SE]

Long Beach, CA: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E645 [25AP]

Media, PA: Rose Tree Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

Political science: establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

Principals: authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (H.R. 6376), E1473 [11SE]

Ruthton, MN: Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1668 [28SE]

San Luis Obispo, CA: Teach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6515 [29NO]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6284), E1425 [3AU], E1780 [16NO]

——— require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

Student loans: freeze income-based repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

Teachers: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— report on extent to which certain high-need students are being taught by alternative route teachers-in-training who have been deemed ‘‘highly qualified’’, E1710 [19OC]

University of Houston: tribute to Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, E606 [19AP]

Waseca, MN: TEAM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1670 [28SE]

West New York, NJ: tribute to West New York, NJ, School District for nutrition and physical education programs under the Dept. of Education Healthy School Program, H43 [18JA]

West St. Paul, MN: Garlough Environmental Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E904 [30MY]

Western Springs, IL: St. John of the Cross Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [13SE]

Westlake, FL: Westlake Christian School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1660 [28SE]

Yorktown, IN: Yorktown High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1538 [14SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Children and youth: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

Colleges and universities: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S2069 [27MR], S2535 [19AP], S2671, S2674 [25AP], S2955 [8MY], S5632–S5635 [30JY], S7675 [6DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (S. 2032), S44 [23JA], S3742 [6JN]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (S. 3325), S4419 [21JN]

District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program: clarify scope for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

Education: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (S. 3582), S6548 [20SE]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

——— require report on the extent to which certain children are being taught by alternative route teachers in training who are deemed highly qualified, S6596 [21SE]

Eliot, ME: Eliot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S67 [24JA]

Federal Direct Loan Program: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2589 [23AP], S2671 [25AP], S3190, S3216 [16MY], S4188 [14JN], S4627 [26JN], S4710 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4757 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3268 [17MY], S3671 [4JN], S3696 [5JN], S3804 [7JN], S4380 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2051), S212 [31JA], S2373 [17AP], S2722 [25AP], S3059 [10MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2660 [24AP], S2664, S2667 [25AP], S3536, S3538, S3609–S3612 [24MY], S3677 [4JN], S3834 [7JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799, S2802 [26AP], S2891–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2948, S2951–S2959 [8MY], S2989, S2996–S2998, S3000, S3001, S3003–S3008, S3011–S3035 [9MY], S3053–S3057, S3059–S3062 [10MY], S3181, S3200 [16MY], S3261–S3264, S3268 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3410 [22MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), unanimous-consent agreement, S3479 [23MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2675, S2733, S2742 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2834), S2946 [8MY]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2807–S2809 [26AP]

Solon, ME: Solon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Troops-to-Teachers Program: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate, S7680 [6DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Nomination of Deborah S. Delisle To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 563, consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H976 [28FE]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2228 [27AP]

S. 2032, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S44 [23JA]

S. 2051, Dept. of Education extension of the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S213 [31JA]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act, S2657 [24AP]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S7793, S7984 [12DE], H2716 [15MY], H2847, H2997, H2998, H2999, H3000, H3001, H3002, H3003, H3008, H3009, H3011, H3014, H3016, H3017, H3019, H3021, H3022, H3024, H3026, H3027, H3028, H3029, H3030, H3050, H3051, H3053, H3054, H3056, H3057, H3059, H3061, H3062, H3063, H3064, H3067, H3068, H3070, H3071, H3073, H3075, H3076, H3078, H3081, H3082, H3083, H3085, H3086, H3092, H3093, H3094, H3095 [17MY], H3121, H3122, H3123, H3124, H3125, H3126, H3127, H3128, H3130, H3131, H3132, H3133, H3134, H3136, H3138, H3139, H3140 [18MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2742 [16MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2844 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7373 [20DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6760 [13NO], S6860 [15NO], S6897, S6898, S6904, S6905, S6906, S6907 [26NO], S6951, S6952, S6954, S6955, S6960, S6961, S6962, S6963, S6964, S6965, S6966, S6969, S6970, S6971, S6972, S6973, S6974, S6975, S6976, S6977, S6978 [27NO], S7005, S7011, S7014, S7045, S7046, S7047, S7048, S7049, S7050, S7051, S7052, S7053, S7054, S7055, S7056, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7065, S7071, S7072, S7074, S7079, S7084, S7085, S7086, S7090, S7091, S7092, S7093, S7094, S7096, S7097, S7098, S7099, S7100, S7102, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7107, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7111, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7115, S7116, S7117, S7118, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123, S7124 [28NO], S7137, S7138, S7143, S7144, S7148, S7149, S7150, S7151, S7153, S7154, S7156, S7159, S7162, S7169, S7175, S7176, S7177, S7178, S7181, S7191, S7196, S7197, S7198, S7199, S7200, S7201, S7203, S7222, S7223, S7224, S7225, S7226, S7227, S7228, S7229, S7231, S7232, S7234, S7236, S7237, S7238, S7240, S7241, S7242, S7243, S7246, S7247, S7248, S7251, S7253, S7254, S7255, S7256, S7257, S7258, S7259, S7260, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275 [29NO], S7280, S7281, S7284, S7285, S7288, S7289, S7294, S7295, S7296, S7297, S7306, S7307 [30NO], S7324, S7325, S7326, S7327, S7328, S7329, S7332, S7336, S7337, S7338, S7339, S7340, S7347, S7348, S7349, S7359 [3DE], S7383, S7384, S7385, S7386 [4DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3405 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3412, H3413, H3415, H3416, H3418, H3419, H3421, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3429, H3430, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3457, H3458, H3459, H3460, H3461, H3462, H3463, H3464, H3465, H3466, H3467, H3468, H3470, H3471, H3472, H3473, H3474, H3475, H3476, H3477, H3482 [5JN], H3491, H3492, H3493 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Innovative technology loan guarantee program: phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6017, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3890, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3899, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905, H3906, H3908, H3909, H3910, H3911 [20JN], H3919, H3920, H3921, H3922, H3923, H3925, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3822 [20JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE], H6782 [13DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Articles and editorials

Weatherization Assistance Is Effective Investment, E1184 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

Computers: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6454), H6231 [20SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

——— establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

——— improve energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters (see H.R. 3817), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2467), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 3254), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 4310), H1803 [29MR]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY] (see H. Res. 661), H2811 [16MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 840), H7359 [19DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— use Armed Forces to protect certain nuclear material of the National Nuclear Security Administration (see H.R. 6555), H6276 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

——— create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2821 [26AP]

Government regulations: prohibit enforcement of regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers (see S. 3408), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 5935), H3698 [8JN]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see S. 2176), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4625), H2123 [25AP]

Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program: establish (see H.R. 4230), H1496 [21MR]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

——— protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

Innovative technology loan guarantee program: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies (see H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

——— phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (see H. Res. 779), H5922 [12SE]

Motor vehicles: provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (see S. 3671), S7976 [12DE] (see H.R. 6699), H7424 [20DE]

Nonprofit organizations: establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements (see S. 3535), S6270 [12SE]

Nuclear energy: tribute to NRC and Dept. of Energy for hosting of Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the U.S. (see S. Res. 454), S3087 [10MY]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 3469), S5870 [1AU]

Office of Federal Energy Production: establish (see S. 3404), S5211 [19JY]

Petroleum: streamline process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries and designate certain closed military installations for siting refineries (see H.R. 3879), H374 [1FE]

Power resources: authorize research, development, and demonstration activities that enable the safe and responsible production of U.S. domestic unconventional oil and gas resources (see H.R. 6603), H6469 [27NO]

——— develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

——— enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

——— establish a grant program for State and local governments to install solar energy systems (see H.R. 4622), H2123 [25AP]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4211), H1390 [19MR]

——— suspend sales of petroleum products until certain conditions are met (see S. 2100), S567 [13FE]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H475 [3FE]

Water: consider water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (see H.R. 5827), H3161 [18MY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 4310), H6869–H7263 [18DE]

Letters

American Centrifuge Project and security related enrichment technology: Steven Chu, Sec. of Energy, H3096 [17MY]

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Angela Canterbury, Project on Government Oversight (organization), H2841 [17MY]

——— Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E842 [17MY]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E842 [17MY]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E869 [18MY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H2796 [16MY], E841, E842 [17MY], E868, E869 [18MY]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H2796 [16MY]

——— Representative Peter King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2796 [16MY]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Sam Graves, Committee on Small Business (House), E869 [18MY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E869 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding: several organizations, H3454 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety: Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, H2843 [17MY]

——— Alliance of Nuclear Workers Advocacy Groups, H2842 [17MY]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H2840 [17MY]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H2842 [17MY]

——— Peter S. Winokur, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, H2834–H2836 [17MY]

——— Ronald E. Ault, AFL–CIO, H2840 [17MY]

——— Sean McGarvey, AFL–CIO, H2840 [17MY]

——— Shane Larson, Communications Workers of America (organization), H2842 [17MY]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers International Union of North America, H2836 [17MY]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Burt Hamner, Hydrovolts, Inc., H4668 [9JY]

——— John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H4668 [9JY]

——— Representative McMorris Rodgers, H4668 [9JY]

Insular Areas Act: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4889 [17JY]

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

No More Solyndras Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6008 [14SE]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3876 [20JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3097 [17MY], H3143 [18MY], H6775, H6780 [13DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6728 [13NO], S6765 [14NO], S6829 [15NO], S6890 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7284 [30NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN], H3524 [6JN]

Innovative technology loan guarantee program: phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6022 [14SE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3942 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy: funding, H3353 [31MY]

——— funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3410–H3412 [5JN], E993 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

Aiken, SC: H-Canyon Chemical Separations Facility funding, H11 [17JA]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Batteries and Electric Drive Technology Program: funding, H3493 [6JN]

Budget: impact of sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Hurley Elementary School Science Bowl Team for participation in the National Science Bowl, E764 [10MY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, H6605 [4DE]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

Corps of Engineers: coastal restoration project funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3466 [5JN]

Defense Environmental Management Program: funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration Office of the Administrator funding, H3425, H3426 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2571, H2572, H2636 [10MY], H2666, H2693, H2699–H2705 [15MY], H2723, H2787–H2796 [16MY], H2816, H2818, H2821, H2823, H2824, H2826, H2847–H3097 [17MY], H3107, H3108, H3109–H3145, H3150–H3155 [18MY], H3271 [31MY], H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6593 [4DE], E827, E833 [17MY], E846, E847, E848, E850, E851, E855, E857, E859, E863, E864, E865, E866, E867, E877 [18MY], E895 [30MY], E938 [31MY], E948, E954, E957 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1822 [28NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H6834 [18DE], H7279 [19DE], H7362, H7384–H7394 [20DE], E1992, E1993, E1996, E1998 [21DE], E2018 [31DE], E2030 [1JA], E2037 [2JA]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726–H2744 [16MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2827–H2846 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7364–H7374 [20DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), corrections in engrossment, H3147 [18MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to recommit, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), permission to file conference report, H6852 [18DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— clarify that direct use solar energy is considered a renewable energy source, H3093 [17MY]

——— national missile defense system funding, H2790 [16MY]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5602–H5604 [1AU], E1426 [3AU]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3467, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347–H3356 [31MY], H3366–H3390 [1JN], H3409–H3432, H3444–H3447, H3451–H3478 [5JN], H3489–H3499, H3513–H3526 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], E953 [1JN], E976, E977, E982 [5JN], E988, E993 [6JN], E1018, E1023 [7JN], E1026, E1028 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program: funding, H3353 [31MY], H3378–H3383 [1JN], H3458 [5JN]

——— funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3383 [1JN]

——— prohibit funding for certain international activities, H3461 [5JN]

——— vehicle technologies funding, H3383, H3384 [1JN]

EPA: determine if impact analyses of rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

——— expand ability to waive certain pollution control fuel requirements when there is a fuel distribution problem and complete Fuel Harmonization Study with the Dept. of Energy, H3903, H3904 [20JN]

Federal aid programs: end loan guarantee program, H549 [7FE], H3744 [19JN]

Fossil Energy Research and Development Program: funding, H3412, H3413 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

Fremont, CA: Hopkins Junior High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, E713 [7MY]

Government regulations: lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement energy conservation standards for golf cart battery chargers, H3476 [5JN]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste, H3739 [19JN], H4779 [11JY], H5016 [19JY], H5204 [25JY], H5699 [2AU]

——— certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (H.R. 4625), H2144 [26AP]

——— clarify schedule for disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, H7387 [20DE]

——— Millstone, CT, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H809 [16FE]

——— Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H32 [18JA], H171–H174 [25JA], H384 [2FE], H664 [9FE], H809 [16FE], H1581 [27MR], H1853 [17AP], H1963 [18AP], H2138 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H2817 [17MY], H3273, H3353, H3355 [31MY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H4666–H4672 [9JY]

Innovative technology loan guarantee program: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

——— ensure the program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016, H6019–H6022 [14SE]

Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program: funding, H3452–H3454 [5JN]

Innovative technology loan guarantee program: nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5930, H5932 [13SE], H6004–H6024, H6049 [14SE], E1549 [18SE]

——— phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— phase out and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), motion to recommit, H6022, H6023 [14SE]

Marshall Islands: continue monitoring of impact of the U.S. nuclear testing program on Runit Island, H4890 [17JY]

Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility: funding, E1028 [8JN]

Motor vehicles: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3465 [5JN]

National Ignition Facility: continued support of nuclear weapons stockpile, inertial fusion energy development, and basic science research funding, H3354 [31MY]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: expand eligibility period for Lackawanna, NY, Bethlehem Steel workers for Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, H1399 [20MR], H5209 [25JY]

National Nuclear Security Administration: funding, H2791 [16MY], H3006, H3007 [17MY], H3419, H3420 [5JN]

——— Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H3418, H3424 [5JN]

Non-defense environmental cleanup: funding, H3430, H3431 [5JN]

——— funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3415 [5JN]

NRC: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site licensing activities funding, H3416–H3418 [5JN], H3586 [7JN]

Nuclear energy: research and development programs funding, H3410 [5JN]

Nuclear weapons: address safety at laboratories and production facilities, H2833 [17MY]

——— funding, H2790 [16MY], H7267 [19DE]

Office of Science: funding through reductions in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3379 [1JN]

Power resources: analyze regulations other nations apply to their oil and gas industries and compare them to U.S. regulations, H3898 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3738 [19JN], H3813, H3814, H3875–H3912 [20JN], H3918–H3945, H3957–H3959 [21JN], H5173 [24JY], E1108, E1114, E1121 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814–H3824 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

——— national energy policy, H174–H177 [25JA], H215 [31JA], H362, H364 [1FE], H629–H636 [8FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H951, H957, H958 [27FE], H970 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1156 [6MR], H1220, H1222 [7MR], H1297 [8MR], H2058, H2059 [24AP], H2194–H2197 [26AP], H2796–H2800 [16MY], H3817 [20JN], H3958 [21JN], H5986 [13SE], E122 [2FE]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (H.R. 6275), E1424 [3AU], E1750 [13NO]

Regional economic development programs: funding, H3429, H3430 [5JN]

Renewable energy: loan guarantee programs funding, H3454, H3471 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H3473 [5JN]

——— streamline Federal review to facilitate projects, H823–H825 [16FE]

——— wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and other renewable energy development funding, H3355, H3356 [31MY]

Research: require consultation and input of National Energy Technology Laboratory relative to clean air rules, H3898 [20JN]

Science programs: prohibit funding in contravention of Dept. of Energy Organization Act, H3455–H3457 [5JN]

South Carolina: Dept. of Energy decision to install small modular nuclear technology at the Savannah River Site in Aiken and Barnwell, SC, H1138 [5MR]

——— formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4211), H1375 [19MR]

Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), H4888–H4894 [17JY]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H1937 [18AP]

——— expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), E122 [2FE]

Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee: require to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3922, H3923 [21JN]

U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center: funding, H3464, H3465 [5JN]

Uranium: prohibit funding to plan or undertake certain sales or other transfers of natural or low enriched uranium in the open market, H3475, H3476 [5JN]

Water: consider water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (H.R. 5827), E853 [18MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce showerhead water restrictor regulations, H3474, H3475 [5JN]

Weatherization Assistance Program: funding, E1183 [29JN]

Wind Powering America Initiative: funding, H3493, H3494 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy: funding, S3760 [6JN], S5722 [31JY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Computers: improve high-end computing research and development program (S. 3459), S5734 [31JY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

Danielson, David T.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S6878 [26NO], S7392, S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8273 [20DE], S8325–S8340, S8342, S8359 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), insert S. 3254 language in lieu, S7392 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), unanimous-consent agreement, S7786 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2467), S2828 [26AP]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S4141 [13JN], S4928 [12JY], S5191 [19JY], S5240 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S6294, S6296, S6320–S6322 [13SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995–S7016, S7018–S7030 [28NO], S7134–S7146, S7148–S7164, S7167–S7206 [29NO], S7279–S7300 [30NO], S7311–S7313, S7323–S7332, S7336–S7340 [3DE], S7381–S7393 [4DE], S7454 [5DE], S7680 [6DE], S7699 [10DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), motion to proceed, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6784 [14NO], S6829, S6833, S6841 [15NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreement, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent request, S6605, S6606 [21SE], S7152 [29NO]

——— national missile defense system funding, S5127 [18JY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

Electric power: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

——— impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Federal aid programs: end loan guarantee program and apply savings to deficit reduction and highway bridge program, S2048 [27MR]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (S. 2374), S2826 [26AP]

Harris, LaDoris Guess: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Office of Minority Economic Impact Director, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

Kluse, Mike: Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year award recipient, S386 [7FE]

Majumdar, Arunava: nomination to be Under Sec. of Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

McConnell, Charles D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Fossil Energy, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

National Nuclear Security Administration: nuclear modernization program funding, S814, S815 [16FE]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (S. 3671), S7977 [12DE]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (S. 3469), S5873 [1AU]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S1182 [1MR]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— national energy policy, S487–S489 [9FE], S810 [16FE], S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S1453 [7MR], S1662 [14MR], S1707–S1709 [15MR], S2070–S2076 [27MR], S2134 [28MR], S2192–S2197, S2216 [29MR], S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4185 [14JN], S5721 [31JY], S6307 [13SE]

——— require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (S. 1703), S1174 [1MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR], S3653–S3655 [24MY]

——— Senate process for confirmation of Dept. of Energy nominees, S603–S605 [14FE]

Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 840) (H. Rept. 112–707), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 112–485), H2811 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–705), H7263 [18DE]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–479), H2662 [11MY], H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3254) (S. Rept. 112–173), S3688 [4JN]

Dept. of Energy Administrative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 112–145), S388 [7FE]

Geothermal Production Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 112–563), H4654 [29JN]

No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

Nomination of Adam E. Sieminski To Be Energy Information Administration Administrator: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4273) (H. Rept. 112–586), H4684 [9JY]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4480) (H. Rept. 112–520), H3698 [8JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7285 [30NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371 [1JN], H3464 [5JN], H3492 [6JN]

Statements

Enewetak People—Challenges Facing the Only Population Ever Resettled on a Nuclear Test Site: Jack Ading, H4891 [17JY]

Tables

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3348–H3351 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2726 [16MY]

H. Res. 661, consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2827 [17MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5325, energy and water development appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 691, consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3814 [20JN]

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

H. Res. 829, return to Senate, S. 3254, and Senate amendment to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6739 [12DE]

H. Res. 840, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7365 [20DE]

H.R. 4273, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act, H5602 [1AU]

H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7794–S7972 [12DE], H2847–H2996 [17MY]

H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3890–H3895 [20JN]

H.R. 5892, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4666–H4668 [9JY]

H.R. 6582, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

S. 2374, Helium Stewardship Act, S2826–S2828 [26AP]

S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7461–S7636 [5DE]

S. 3459, Dept. of Energy High-End Computing Improvement Act, S5734 [31JY]

S. 3469, Nuclear Waste Administration Act, S5874–S5880 [1AU]

S. Res. 454, tribute to NRC and Dept. of Energy for hosting of Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the U.S., S3089 [10MY]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HIGH-END COMPUTING IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3459), S5734 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 3459, provisions, S5734 [31JY]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HIGH-END COMPUTING REVITALIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6454), H6231 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (S. 3459), S5734 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 3459, Dept. of Energy High-End Computing Improvement Act, S5734 [31JY]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ORGANIZATION ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for science programs in contravention of Dept. of Energy Organization Act, H3455–H3457 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (S. 1703), S1174 [1MR]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Public health: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6860, S6868, S6869 [15NO], H7296 [19DE]

Analyses

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Press Release Regarding Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H2607–H2609 [10MY]

Articles and editorials

HHS Signs $20M PR Contract To Promote Healthcare Law, S3391 [22MY]

More Time for Justice, S2894 [7MY]

No Longer Just ‘‘Adult-Onset’’, S2894 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Cardiomyopathy: provide education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Program: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care (see S. 3436), S5381 [25JY]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

——— require child care providers receiving funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 4283), H1739 [28MR]

Children and youth: authorize grants to States for demonstration projects to expand State registries on childhood immunization or health to include body mass index (BMI) (see H.R. 6402), H5999 [13SE]

——— award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

——— implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H2271 [27AP]

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge (see S. 3396), S5133 [18JY]

Crime: encourage reporting of child abuse (see S. 3708), S8364 [21DE]

Dept. of Education: make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S208 [31JA]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5996), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Disabled: establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H950 [24FE]

Diseases: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S5381 [25JY]

——— increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560, 3566), S6454 [19SE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 3628), S6800 [14NO]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP] (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2067 [24AP]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1390 [19MR]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see S. 3212), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6514), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

Early Retiree Reinsurance Program: provide additional funding (see H.R. 3887), H440 [2FE]

Education: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

Families and domestic relations: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H4868 [13JY]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

Federal employees: limit the number and pay of individuals serving as special consultants, fellows, or other employees (see H.R. 6214), H5326 [26JY]

Fetal alcohol syndrome: reauthorize and extend prevention and services program (see S. 2262), S2242 [29MR]

Health: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— improve access to oral health care for vulnerable populations (see S. 3272), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5909), H3660 [7JN]

——— improve provision of telehealth services under Medicare and other Federal health care programs (see H.R. 6719), H7469 [30DE]

——— make health care expenses tax deductible, reform health savings accounts, improve Medicare flexibility, reform emergency treatment practices, and allow interstate purchase of insurance (see H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (see H.R. 5194), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5624), H2443 [8MY]

——— protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (see H.R. 4242), H1541 [22MR]

Health care facilities: provide for public disclosure of charges for certain hospital and ambulatory surgical center treatment episodes (see H.R. 5709), H2644 [10MY]

Health care professionals: attract and retain health providers trained in geriatrics and gerontology by providing loan forgiveness and career advancement opportunities (see H.R. 6710), H7435 [27DE]

——— establish a demonstration program to facilitate physician reentry into clinical practice to provide required primary health services (see H.R. 5888), H3404 [1JN]

Holocaust survivors: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services (see S. 3358), S4724 [28JN]

Information technology: foster further innovation and entrepreneurship in the health information technology sector (see H.R. 6626), H6586 [3DE]

Insurance: develop a national model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance (see S. 3229), S3516 [23MY]

——— enable States to establish reinsurance programs or high risk pools to ensure that high risk individuals are able to access health insurance (see H.R. 6283), H5704 [2AU]

Laboratories: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see S. 3391), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6118), H4863 [12JY]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (see S. 3539), S6339 [13SE]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— establish a program to provide incentive payments to participating beneficiaries who voluntarily establish and maintain better health (see S. 2243), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6232), H5524 [31JY]

——— exempt certain hospice programs from the limitation applicable to payments for hospice care (see H.R. 6466), H6231 [20SE]

——— extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6142), H5008 [18JY]

——— permit the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6392), H5999 [13SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

Mental health: provide grants for community-based mental health infrastructure improvements (see S. 2256), S2242 [29MR]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

National Health Service Corps: provide for the participation of optometrists in the scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 2192), S1733 [15MR]

National Pediatric Research Network: establish (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

Native Americans: deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see S. 2389), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4031), H726 [14FE]

——— reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 6309), H5705 [2AU]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 4467), H2030 [19AP]

NIH: enhance the clinical trial registry data bank reporting requirements and enforcement measures (see H.R. 5283), H2273 [27AP] (see H.R. 6272), H5704 [2AU]

——— establish a National Neuromyelitis Optica Consortium (see H.R. 4138), H1153 [5MR]

Obesity: provide a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating (see H.R. 6666), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see H.R. 4604), H2066 [24AP]

Older Americans Act: define care coordination, include care coordination as a fully restorative service, and detail such departmental functions (see S. 3465), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6543), H6276 [21SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

Pharmaceuticals: grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

Poverty: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H965 [27FE]

Public health: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE] (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— repeal the program of block grants to States for social services (see H.R. 6442), H6151 [19SE]

Religion: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S163 [30JA] (see S. 2092), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE] (see H.R. 3982), H640 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Research: repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS): assist States in operating programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 6400), H5999 [13SE]

Schools: make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H4063 [26JN]

States: recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S2821 [26AP]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: exempt from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (see H.R. 6207), H5326 [26JY]

Taxation: extend, expand, and improve the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see S. 3232), S3516 [23MY]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: revise operations (see H.R. 5998), H3974 [21JN]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Letters

Child tax credit eligibility and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs, H2618 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding: A. Barry Rand, AARP, H2616 [10MY]

——— Joseph A. Antolin, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc., S842 [16FE]

——— Judy Sherman and Emily J. Holubowich, Coalition for Health Funding, S840 [16FE]

——— Margo G. Wootan, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S841 [16FE]

——— Miriam A. Alexander, American College of Preventive Medicine, S840 [16FE]

——— Nancy A. Brown, American Heart Association, S841 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

——— Senator Collins, S1168 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Christine James-Brown, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), H2618 [10MY]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals, Inc., H2615 [10MY]

——— National Foster Care Coalition, H2617 [10MY]

——— several religious organizations, H2615 [10MY]

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

FDA medical device user-fee program, S8277–S8295 [20DE]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

Scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers: Francis S. Collins, Dept. of HHS, S7163 [29NO]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Organizations supporting the Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2247–H2250 [27AP]

Memorandums

Waivers Relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Earl S. Johnson, Dept. of HHS, S6048–S6050 [10SE]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

President’s Budget Presents Dangerous, Costly Setback to Obesity Epidemic, Campaign Warns: Campaign To End Obesity Action Fund (organization), S841 [16FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 361), H105 [23JA]

Aeras (nonprofit organization): tribute to tuberculosis vaccine research, E429 [22MR]

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: release of draft report on Vieques, PR, identified health problems relative to Navy activities conducted there, H1158 [6MR]

American Center for Cures: establish, H4069 [27JN], H7571 [2JA]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation grant funding, H3408 [5JN]

Child and family services program: extend (H.R. 2883), H3275 [31MY]

Children and youth: make child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (H.R. 5188), H3581 [7JN], E694 [27AP]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program: increase flexibility for implementation, H338 [1FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H1276 [8MR]

Dept. of Defense: reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H4915 [18JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H4914 [18JY]

——— cancer research funding, H229 [1FE]

——— establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (H.R. 1394), E1735 [6NO]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (H.R. 2505), E48 [19JA], E1648 [21SE]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, H6144–H6147 [19SE]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, H2825 [17MY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages, H3281 [31MY]

——— address critical drug shortages (H.R. 3839), H387 [2FE]

——— allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228 [30MY]

——— encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

——— increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

Epilepsy: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Families and domestic relations: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (H.R. 6128), E1249 [13JY]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN], E974 [5JN]

Health: delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1505–H1507 [22MR]

——— importance of disease and vaccine research, E2021–E2023 [31DE]

——— make health care expenses tax deductible, reform health savings accounts, improve Medicare flexibility, reform emergency treatment practices, and allow interstate purchase of insurance (H.R. 4224), H2025–H2027 [19AP], H3814 [20JN], H5185 [24JY]

——— maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (H.R. 4242), H3799 [19JN], H4749 [10JY]

——— study impact of not having long-term care insurance on Federal, State, and local governments before repeal of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H333–H335 [1FE]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: preserve reauthorization, H4752 [10JY], E1254 [17JY]

Insurance: ensure that a majority of individuals above a certain age have access to private long-term care insurance, H335–H337 [1FE]

——— implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H352, H353 [1FE]

Laboratories: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), H6140–H6142 [19SE]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules, H7304–H7306 [19DE], E1998 [21DE]

——— clinical laboratory services payment rates, H924 [17FE]

——— extend physician payment rates (H.R. 6142), H5337 [31JY]

——— home health care providers and caregivers funding, E1487 [12SE]

——— Medicare Advantage program funding, H701, H702 [14FE]

——— reform, H48, H67 [18JA], H433, H436 [2FE], H701 [14FE], H788–H796 [15FE], H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1441, H1461 [21MR], H3798, H3803 [19JN], H5913–H5917 [12SE]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H738 [15FE], H811 [16FE], H908, H909, H913, H914, H916, H919, H924, H925 [17FE], H1422 [20MR], H5915 [12SE]

——— tribute to hospice care workers, H3735 [19JN]

National Pediatric Research Network: establish (H.R. 6163), H6138–H6140 [19SE]

NIH: anniversary of National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, E1056 [18JN]

——— anniversary of release of Women’s Health Initiative study, E1208 [9JY]

Obesity: provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (H.R. 4604), E635 [24AP]

Pancreatic Cancer Initiative: establish and implement, E2037 [2JA]

——— establish and implement (H.R. 733), H6144–H6147 [19SE], E1612 [21SE], E1684 [5OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program repeal if failure to implement program would increase Medicaid spending, H337 [1FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

Prevention and Public Health Fund: funding, H2229–H2250, H2252 [27AP], H2335 [8MY], H2602, H2604, H2606–H2609 [10MY], H2825 [17MY], H3736 [19JN], H3960 [21JN], E705 [7MY], E721 [8MY]

Public health: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174–H6185 [20SE], E1618, E1621 [21SE], E1657 [25SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

Religion: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H223 [1FE], H380, H385, H430, H436–H438 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H520, H549 [7FE], H578, H582, H584, H586, H589, H591, H592, H593, H623, H625–H629 [8FE], H644, H664 [9FE], H713, H722 [14FE], H737, H738 [15FE], H808, H815, H819 [16FE], H906, H929, H930 [17FE], H975, H1004, H1013 [28FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031, H1091 [29FE], H1132 [1MR], H1270 [7MR], H1298, H1300 [8MR], H1537 [22MR], H5624–H5626 [1AU], E129 [3FE], E209 [16FE], E305 [1MR], E341 [8MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Research: tribute to global health research efforts, E462 [28MR]

Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS): assist States in operating programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (H.R. 6400), E1524 [13SE]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 6021), E1139 [26JN]

Social Services Block Grant Program: funding, H2606, H2613 [10MY]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (H.R. 6207), E1342 [26JY]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 2557), E1303 [24JY]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7296–H7301 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Children and youth: establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (S. 2119), S852 [16FE]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (S. 2182), S1542 [8MR]

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge (S. 3396), S5135 [18JY]

Depts. of Agriculture and HHS: establish dietary guidelines for pregnant women and children from birth until the age of 2, S4334 [20JN]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (S. 3325), S4419 [21JN]

Diseases: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

——— increase immunization rates (S. 3344), S4675 [27JN]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (S. 3345), S4676 [27JN]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7162–S7164 [29NO]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

Drugs: fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs, S3564 [24MY]

Education: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 3407), S5214 [19JY]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

FDA: develop standardized protocols for obtaining authorization for administering an antipsychotic for non-FDA approved use, S3418 [22MY]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3467, S3482–S3485 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

——— prohibit FDA employees from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

Holocaust survivors: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services (S. 3358), S4726 [28JN]

Laboratories: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), S6827 [14NO]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (S. 3539), S6342 [13SE]

Medicare: establish a program to provide incentive payments to participating beneficiaries who voluntarily establish and maintain better health (S. 2243), S2233 [29MR]

——— Medicare Advantage program funding, S2675 [25AP]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, S833 [16FE], S890 [17FE], S4875 [11JY]

Mental health: provide grants for community-based mental health infrastructure improvements (S. 2256), S2247 [29MR]

National Pediatric Research Network: establish (S. 3461), S5735 [31JY]

Older Americans Act: define care coordination, include care coordination as a fully restorative service, and detail such departmental functions (S. 3465), S5872 [1AU]

Oral health: make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services, S1180 [1MR]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S1880, S1881 [21MR]

——— contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits, S3467 [23MY]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Poverty: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care, S1083–S1085 [28FE], S1180 [1MR]

Prevention and Public Health Fund: funding, S840–S842 [16FE], S2893–S2896, S2899–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2935, S2937–S2944, S2947, S2955 [8MY], S2996–S2998, S3004, S3006–S3008, S3013, S3015, S3016, S3024–S3028, S3030, S3031, S3034, S3035 [9MY], S3054–S3057, S3060 [10MY], S3263, S3268 [17MY], S3410 [22MY], S3536 [24MY]

Public health: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S8158–S8160 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6086 [11SE], S6407–S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6407, S6408 [19SE]

Religion: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S316 [2FE], S330 [6FE], S370, S372–S374, S376–S379, S381 [7FE], S398–S400, S412, S413, S485, S489 [9FE], S549, S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S880, S882–S885, S898–S900 [17FE]

Veterans: facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums, S6256 [12SE]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections for the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Act, S3468, S3491 [23MY]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6868–S6870 [15NO]

Reports

Least Costly Alternative Policies—Impact on Prostate Cancer Drugs Covered Under Medicare Part B (excerpt), E1929 [13DE]

Reports filed

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Deem Certain Claims Presented to an Indian Health Service Contracting Officer Pursuant to Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as Timely Presented: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2389), S6339 [13SE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2389) (S. Rept. 112–228), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3566), S6451 [19SE]

Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1063) (H. Rept. 112–715), H7423 [20DE]

Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3391), S6451 [19SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Statements

Parity for Kids’ Mental Health: Gregory Fritz, S8191 [19DE]

Summaries

Ensuring Child Care for Working Families Act (H.R. 5188), E694 [27AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H192 [31JA]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, H6165 [20SE]

H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirement, H6175 [20SE]

H.R. 733, Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, H6144 [19SE]

H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H333 [1FE]

H.R. 6118, Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act, H6140 [19SE]

H.R. 6163, National Pediatric Research Network Act, H6138 [19SE]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1440, Dept. of HHS activities to reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity, S6869 [15NO], H7296–H7298 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 2256, Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act, S2247 [29MR]

S. 3407, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, S5215 [19JY]

S. 3708, Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Child Act, S8365 [21DE]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

S. Res. 434, support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, S2659 [24AP]

S. Res. 493, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S4206 [14JN]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY related term(s) Coast Guard

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

——— making (H.R. 5855), H3482 [5JN], H3528, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3541, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3546, H3548, H3549, H3550, H3552, H3554, H3556, H3557, H3559, H3578, H3579 [6JN], H3619, H3620, H3621, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3625, H3629, H3630, H3632, H3635, H3637, H3638, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3645, H3662 [7JN]

——— making (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Budget: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), S6653, S6661, S6673 [21SE]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S6002, S6003, S6007 [2AU]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

South Carolina State Ports Authority: provide for a land exchange (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401, S5402, S5403, S5405, S5409, S5410 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5519, S5520, S5521, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5568, S5572, S5575, S5579, S5591, S5603, S5615, S5622 [26JY], S5661, S5673, S5676, S5677, S5678, S5681, S5682, S5684, S5685, S5686, S5687, S5688 [30JY], S5724, S5739, S5740, S5741, S5743, S5744, S5746, S5747, S5748, S5760, S5772, S5773, S5777, S5778, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789, S5791, S5792, S5793 [31JY], S5885, S5886, S5888, S5889, S5890, S5891 [1AU]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), S7275, S7276 [29NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7750, S7752 [11DE], H7447 [30DE]

Articles and editorials

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

Appropriations: making (see S. 3216), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

——— making (H.R. 5855), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see S. 3302), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

——— include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5077 [19JY]

——— require security screening of passengers at airports to be carried out by private screening companies (see S. 3303), S4203 [14JN]

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Budget: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 5968), H3806 [19JN] (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

——— establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

——— provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 4216), H1426 [20MR] (see H.R. 6654), H6806 [13DE]

——— submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 4006), H692 [9FE]

Business and industry: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see S. 2114), S699 [15FE]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Cargo transportation: require a feasibility study on meeting the 100 percent requirement to scan containers destined for U.S. ports in order to extend the deadline for such scanning (see H.R. 6713), H7435 [27DE]

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards: make certain considerations when assigning chemical facilities to risk-based tiers (see H.R. 6711), H7435 [27DE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5887), H3404 [1JN]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (see H. Res. 825), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (see H.R. 6368), H5765 [10SE]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Education: enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

Employment: make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

——— require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

FEMA: audit regional offices’ support of coordinated and integrated Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities in response to act of terrorism or other incident (see H.R. 5807), H3102 [17MY]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for mandated security personnel (see H.R. 5803), H3102 [17MY]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities (see H.R. 5802), H3102 [17MY]

——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

——— make grants to State and local governments to assist in preparing for and responding to mass casualty incidents (see H.R. 6715), H7435 [27DE]

——— provide guidance and coordination for outreach to people with disabilities during emergencies (see H.R. 5806), H3102 [17MY]

——— provide guidance to and coordination with local educational agencies and school districts that are at high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents (see H.R. 5804), H3102 [17MY]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 6728), H7565 [1JA]

Foreign countries: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 3524), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 5708), H2644 [10MY]

——— reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE] (see H.R. 6656), H6806 [13DE]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Government: create independent advisory panel to assess management structure and capabilities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see H.R. 5913), H3660 [7JN]

Health: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4068), H901 [16FE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3823), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 5869), H3266 [30MY]

——— establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (see S. 3192), S3234 [16MY]

——— improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (see H.R. 5874), H3362 [31MY]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S3631 [24MY]

——— prohibit from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 6001), H3974 [21JN]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3733 [18JN]

——— prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 6052), H4603 [28JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide certain benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 3185), S3174 [15MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

——— provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

——— simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 6373), H5859 [11SE]

Information technology: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Law enforcement: reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (see H.R. 4119), H1133 [1MR]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 583), S6626 [21SE]

National security: establish an interagency working group to improve coordination of Federal preparedness grants (see H.R. 5847), H3162 [18MY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4064 [26JN]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (see H.R. 6221), H5327 [26JY]

——— revoke requirement on use of privately owned communications resources in Executive order on assignment of national security and emergency preparedness communications function (see H.R. 6340), H5706 [2AU]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 4005), H692 [9FE]

Ports: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (see H.R. 4251), H1542 [22MR]

Research: permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (see H.R. 5843), H3162 [18MY]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H3362 [31MY]

South Carolina State Ports Authority: provide for a land exchange (see S. 2061), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 5739), H2662 [11MY]

Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 3597), S6546 [20SE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 2105), S614 [14FE] (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Terrorism: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H3974 [21JN]

Transit Security Grant Program: require inclusion as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement (see H.R. 3857), H219 [31JA]

Transportation Security Administration: appoint passenger advocates at certain airports to assist elderly and disabled passengers who believe they have been mistreated by personnel (see S. 2207), S1847 [20MR]

——— modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (see S. 3542), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6028), H4064 [26JN]

——— prohibit establishment by air carriers and airport operators of expedited lines at airport screening checkpoints for specific categories of passengers (see S. 2235), S2030 [26MR]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (see S. 3640), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6328), H5706 [2AU]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: extend the special immigrant religious professionals program (see H.R. 6193), H5291 [25JY]

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 5875), H3362 [31MY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Cost Estimates

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act (H.R. 2764): CBO, H3242 [30MY]

E-mails

U.S.-Mexico border security: Bill Bagi, H1217 [7MR]

Letters

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Greg Principato, Airports Council International-North America, H4013 [26JN]

——— Roger J. Dow, U.S. Travel Association, H4013 [26JN]

——— Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airline Association, H4013 [26JN]

Border Security Information Improvement Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6119 [19SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6119 [19SE]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2671 [15MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2672 [15MY]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2672 [15MY]

Cybersecurity Act: several former national security officials, S4136 [13JN]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, S5909 [2AU]

——— Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S5704 [31JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S6782 [14NO]

——— several financial services organizations, S5909 [2AU]

——— several individuals, S5437 [26JY]

——— Shawn Osbourne, TechAmerica (organization), S5915 [2AU]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H5816 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5816 [11SE]

Enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure: several former government officials, S4847 [11JY]

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: Lisa Piraneo, ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

FEMA programs and activities reauthorization: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6110 [19SE]

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding: Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, H3532 [6JN]

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H6440 [27NO]

Secure Border Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E972 [5JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E972 [5JN]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Edward Wytkind, Transportation Trades Dept., AFL–CIO, H4007 [26JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1175 [28JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1176 [28JN]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Lists

Dept. of Homeland Security agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Environmental and Latino organizations opposing Title XIV of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, on Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture prohibition from taking action on public lands which impede border security, H3758 [19JN]

Memorandums

Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Dentention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3625 [7JN]

Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent With the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3626 [7JN]

Prosecutorial Discretion in Removal Cases Involving Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3627 [7JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

——— making (H.R. 5855), H3650 [7JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5357 [25JY], S5419 [26JY], S5724 [31JY]

Petitions

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3638, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

——— making (H.R. 5855), H3499–H3505, H3528–H3575 [6JN], H3618–H3652 [7JN], E1003 [6JN], E1008, E1022 [7JN], E1028, E1029, E1033 [8JN], E1040 [12JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— making (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

Aviation: ensure sensitivity of treatment in the security screening process for children, the elderly, and the infirmed traveling by air, H3542 [6JN]

——— include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

Border Enforcement Security Task Force: establish, H3244, H3245 [30MY]

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (H.R. 2668), H2081 [25AP]

Budget: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement funding through reductions in environmental mitigation funding, H3539, H3540 [6JN]

——— salaries and expenses funding, H3528, H3529, H3537 [6JN], H3619 [7JN], E1008 [7JN]

——— salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3537–H3539 [6JN]

Business and industry: prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6626–H6644 [5DE], E1906 [11DE], E1939, E1940 [17DE]

——— ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

——— funding, H3504 [6JN]

——— Great Lakes search and rescue operations funding, H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Cybersecurity: infrastructure funding, H3619, H3636, H3637 [7JN]

——— personnel funding, H3650 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228 [30MY]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Dept. of Justice: report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (H.R. 6368), H6118, H6119 [19SE]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3779–H3781 [19JN]

——— prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3745–H3749, H3751, H3752, H3756–H3759, H3761–H3765, H3779–H3782 [19JN], E1143 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

EB–5 visa program: reform, H799 [15FE]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3535, H3536 [6JN], E1003 [6JN], E1029 [8JN], E1998 [21DE]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for mandated security personnel, H4008 [26JN]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities, H4008 [26JN]

——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H6439, H6440 [27NO], E1836 [29NO]

——— ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (H.R. 1411), H6440 [27NO]

——— funding, H6350 [14NO], H6507 [29NO]

——— National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

——— Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (H.R. 2903), H6104–H6113 [19SE]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3554–H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3544 [6JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3531, H3532 [6JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for Buffalo, NY, area, H5536 [1AU]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security science and technology research funding, H3557 [6JN], E1028 [8JN]

Foreign countries: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (H.R. 3855), H663 [9FE]

Government: create independent advisory panel to assess management structure and capabilities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness (H.R. 5913), H6434–H6437 [27NO], E1841 [29NO]

Hawaii: exempt public lands from regulations waiving certain conservation laws relative to border security impedement, H3782 [19JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 5869), H3180 [30MY]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6520 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1842), H3737 [19JN], E1048 [15JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

——— clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H1629 [27MR], H4689 [10JY], H6708 [12DE]

——— construct a reinforced fence along a certain length of the U.S.-Mexico border and gain operational control over such border, H1148 [5MR]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709, H3710 [18JN], H3737, H3738, H3742, H3749 [19JN], H3812 [20JN], H3966–H3970 [21JN], H3984 [26JN], H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY], E1061 [18JN]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program, E1022 [7JN]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (H.R. 5874), H6518 [29NO]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), H5814–H5817 [11SE], E1507, E1511, E1520 [13SE]

——— prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3635, H3636 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3625–H3629 [7JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives, H3620, H3621 [7JN]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

——— provide training to State and local law enforcement to identify, process, and detain possible immigration offenders, H3633, H3634 [7JN]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H1021 [29FE], H1144, H1149 [5MR], H2137, H2138 [26AP], H3749 [19JN], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Child Exploitation Center funding, H3542, H3543 [6JN]

——— funding, H3545 [6JN]

——— Office of Investigations funding to combat child exploitation through reductions in detention and removal operations funding, H3541–H3543 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3641–H3643 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for Public Advocate position, H3622 [7JN]

India: increase coordination on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, H3622 [7JN]

Languages: prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), H2669–H2673 [15MY]

Maritime Administration: identify actions to enable qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet national defense requirements, H6643 [5DE], E855 [18MY]

National security: authorize interception of communications and other system traffic that is transmitted and stored on Federal systems and deploy countermeasures for cybersecurity purposes, H2177 [26AP]

——— counterterrorism initiatives funding, H735 [15FE]

——— improve border security, H1008–H1013 [28FE], H1144 [5MR], H1217 [7MR], H1850 [17AP]

——— improve border security (H.R. 1299), H3236–H3239 [30MY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (H.R. 6025), H6432–H6434 [27NO], E1843 [29NO]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure, H6500–H6503 [28NO]

——— research, identify, and evaluate cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure (H.R. 6221), E1338 [26JY]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 4005), H4009–H4011 [26JN], E175 [9FE], E1181 [29JN]

Office of Civil Rights and Liberties: funding, H3529, H3530 [6JN]

Office of Intelligence and Analysis: establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions and require dissemination of information to relevant entities (H.R. 2764), H3241–H3243 [30MY], E914 [31MY]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, H1079 [29FE]

Ports: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (H.R. 4251), H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4003–H4009 [26JN], E1151 [27JN]

Power resources: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

Puerto Rico: supplement Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding in Puerto Rico with general appropriations when a shortage occurs in Puerto Rico Trust Fund, H3632 [7JN]

Research: permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (H.R. 5843), H4014, H4015 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559–H3561 [6JN]

Secret Service: call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia, H1829 [16AP]

——— call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia and El Salvador, H2138 [26AP]

South Carolina State Ports Authority: provide for a land exchange (S. 2061), H4672, H4673 [9JY], E1216 [10JY]

Systematic Alienation Verification Entitlement (SAVE) database: denial of access by States to identify noncitizens among registered voters, H3584 [7JN]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, H5955 [13SE]

——— improve laws relative to cybersecurity (H.R. 3674), H6502 [28NO]

Telecommunications: cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3534, H3535 [6JN]

Terrorism: prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (H.R. 6003), E1112, E1129 [21JN]

Transit Security Grant Program: require inclusion as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement (H.R. 3857), H5821–H5824 [11SE]

Transportation: implement commercial pre-inspection pilot program at Peace Bridge to expedite traffic at U.S.-Canada border, H4709 [10JY]

——— prioritize assignment of officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance security of mass transit systems (H.R. 3140), H3246, H3247 [30MY]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, E1906 [11DE]

——— allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (H.R. 3173), H4015–H4017 [26JN], H4422 [28JN], E1171 [28JN]

——— call for investigation of allegations of airport screeners involved in a drug smuggling ring, H2138 [26AP]

——— ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials, H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4007 [26JN]

——— establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1447), H4011–H4014 [26JN], H4421 [28JN], E1167 [28JN]

——— establish an Ombudsman Office (H.R. 1165), H5825 [11SE]

——— Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H3547, H3549, H3550 [6JN], H3619, H3643 [7JN], E1029 [8JN]

——— Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3548, H3549 [6JN]

——— funding, H3546, H3547 [6JN], H3644 [7JN]

——— modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (H.R. 6028), H5824–H5826 [11SE]

——— modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), H6728–H6731 [12DE]

——— privatization proposals, H447 [3FE]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3640, H3641 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3630–H3632 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide certain employees uniforms or badges resembling those of law enforcement officers, H3629, H3630 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to restrict participation in Screening Partnership Program (SPP), H3640 [7JN]

——— reform, H3547 [6JN]

——— require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), H3239–H3241 [30MY]

——— require private companies contracted to provide security screenings to be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, H3644 [7JN]

——— surface transportation inspection program funding, H3637, H3638 [7JN]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), H5825 [11SE], H6440, H6441 [27NO], E1834 [29NO]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), Senate amendment, H7446–H7448 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

U.S. Border Patrol Academy: tribute to graduating class, E589 [19AP]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: immigrant integration grants funding, H3546 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (H.R. 2668), S2985 [8MY]

Budget: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), S6673 [21SE]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), House amendment, S7972, S7973 [12DE], S8028 [13DE], S8355 [21DE]

——— clarify restrictions on certain fishing vessels, S7972 [12DE]

——— require study on provision that no survival craft allow a person to be submerged in water include consideration of specific needs of individuals with disabilities, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): set sunset date, S5439 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: implement national standards to eliminate sexual assault in prisons, jails, and detention centers, S3509–S3511 [23MY]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, S3068 [10MY]

Federal employees: tribute to agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Federal Network Security: funding, S6416 [19SE], S6495, S6496 [20SE]

Foreign countries: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (S. 2046), S256 [1FE]

Health: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (S. 2044), S209 [31JA]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction, S8087 [17DE]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3068 [10MY], S3260 [17MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4434, S4440–S4441 [25JN], S4645–S4647 [27JN], S4813, S4814 [10JY], S5064, S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6720 [13NO], S6887 [26NO], S7013 [28NO], S7699 [10DE]

——— enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, S3067–S3069 [10MY]

——— establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3199, S3200 [16MY], S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4604 [26JN], S4813 [10JY], S5064 [17JY]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S3636 [24MY], S6007 [2AU], S6334 [13SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

——— reform, S4433 [25JN], S6570 [21SE], S7420, S7421 [5DE]

Information technology: expand and improve cybersecurity test beds program, S5914 [2AU]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), S3292 [17MY]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (S. 1236), S172 [30JA]

National security: ensure that creation of center to protect Federal Government networks does not disrupt current cyber law enforcement efforts, S5723 [31JY]

——— provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, S1383 [5MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR]

South Carolina State Ports Authority: provide for a land exchange (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Technology: conduct study to determine current cyber law enforcement resources, S5723 [31JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S4846–S4849 [11JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 2105), S616–S619, S659 [14FE], S663 [15FE], S2458 [18AP], S3300 [21MY], S3933–S3935 [12JN], S4135–S4137 [13JN]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5193–S5196, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S5322, S5367 [25JY], S5652 [30JY], S5691–S5706, S5708–S5712, S5714–S5725 [31JY], S5805, S5806, S5812–S5818, S5823–S5825, S5830, S5841, S5850 [1AU], S5901–S5904, S5907–S5919, S5929, S5936, S5937, S5942 [2AU], S6079 [11SE], S6766, S6774–S6784, S6793 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357, S5359–S5364 [25JY], S5419–S5421, S5426–S5441, S5444, S5448, S5450, S5463–S5465 [26JY], S5631, S5632 [30JY], S6835 [15NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), unanimous-consent agreement, S5651 [30JY], S6772 [14NO]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), S7276 [29NO]

——— require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), S6007 [2AU]

——— transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7752 [11DE]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

Reports filed

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2668), S2921 [7MY]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1665) (S. Rept. 112–135), S131 [26JA]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Programs Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1546) (S. Rept. 112–249), S8041 [13DE]

Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2061) (S. Rept. 112–171), S3630 [24MY]

Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 112–499), H3265 [30MY]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3563) (H. Rept. 112–685), H6230 [20SE]

Interagency Personnel Rotation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1268) (S. Rept. 112–235), S6744 [13NO]

Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3140) (H. Rept. 112–467), H2441 [8MY]

Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5806) (H. Rept. 112–719), H7428 [21DE]

Prevention of Importation of Merchandise Into the U.S. in a Manner That Evades Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3524) (S. Rept. 112–209), S6062 [10SE]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4119) (H. Rept. 112–418), H1496 [21MR]

Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 112–592), H4827 [11JY]

Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 112–498), H3265 [30MY]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

Secure Visas Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1741) (H. Rept. 112–411), H1303 [8MR]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4251) (H. Rept. 112–521), H3702 [12JN]

Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 772) (S. Rept. 112–202), S5976 [2AU]

Transportation Security Administration Compliance With the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 112–487), H3161 [18MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transfer of Unclaimed Money Recovered at Airport Security Checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2179) (H. Rept. 112–468), H2441 [8MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2764) (H. Rept. 112–466), H2441 [8MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3622 [7JN]

Statements

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Aspen Homeland Security Group, S5437 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H. Res. 825, concur in Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 2838, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H6626–H6640 [5DE]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 915, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act, H3237 [30MY]

H.R. 1447, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H4011 [26JN]

H.R. 1550, Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Resources Allocation Improvement Act, H5515 [31JY]

H.R. 2764, WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act, H3241 [30MY]

H.R. 2903, FEMA programs and activities reauthorization, H6104–H6110 [19SE]

H.R. 3140, Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act, H3246 [30MY]

H.R. 3173, Transportation Security Administration allowance of transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H4015 [26JN]

H.R. 3670, require Transportation Security Administration compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, H3239 [30MY]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 3857, Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act, H5822 [11SE]

H.R. 4005, Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act, H4009 [26JN]

H.R. 4119, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, H2669 [15MY]

H.R. 4251, Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act, H4003–H4007 [26JN]

H.R. 5843, Dept. of Homeland Security use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility, H4014 [26JN]

H.R. 5913, DHS Accountability Act, H6434 [27NO]

H.R. 5997, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H6439 [27NO]

H.R. 6025, Mandatory Operational Control Reporting and Performance Measures Act, H6432 [27NO]

H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act, H5824 [11SE]

H.R. 6328, Clothe a Homeless Hero Act, H6440 [27NO]

H.R. 6368, Border Security Information Improvement Act, H6118 [19SE]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. 1236, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, S172 [30JA]

S. 1998, DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

S. 2061, Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act, S3735 [5JN], H4672 [9JY]

S. 3245, EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program permanent reauthorization, S3636 [24MY], H5814 [11SE]

S. 3542, No-Hassle Flying Act, S7276 [29NO], H6728 [12DE]

S. Res. 583, National Preparedness Month, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMPROVED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 1998, provisions, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Articles and editorials

First Person Singular—Carmen Castro-Conroy, 40, Gaithersburg, Housing Counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership, E1261 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1390 [19MR]

Community Development Block Grant Program: set-aside funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (see H.R. 5521), H2320 [7MY] (see H.R. 6414), H6060 [14SE]

Credit: establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see S. 2093), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: establish a grant pilot program to provide housing for elderly homeless veterans (see H.R. 5861), H3266 [30MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see S. 3678), S8041 [13DE] (see H.R. 4264), H1641 [27MR]

——— establish Second Chance at Homeownership Program (see H.R. 4172), H1304 [8MR]

——— provide for semiannual actuarial studies of FHA mortgage insurance program during periods that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund does not meet minimum capital ratio requirements (see H.R. 3853), H218 [31JA]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 4144), H1209 [6MR]

——— authorize use of multifamily housing subject to a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act as workforce residential housing (see S. 2035), S131 [26JA] (see H.R. 3825), H181 [25JA]

——— preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-income families (see H.R. 4218), H1426 [20MR]

Mortgages: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

Public housing: reform laws relative to small public housing agencies (see S. 3538), S6339 [13SE]

Taxation: require section 8 rental assistance recipients to stay current with local taxes and authorize public housing agencies to divert such assistance to pay owners’ tax debts (see H.R. 6203), H5291 [25JY]

Tenant Resource Network Program: terminate authority to provide assistance (see H.R. 6298), H5705 [2AU]

U.S. Housing Act: reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 (see H.R. 4145), H1209 [6MR]

Urban areas: provide Federal grants for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

Veterans: enhance and expand assistance to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (see S. 3349), S4674 [27JN]

——— establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see S. 3614), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6381), H5922 [12SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Letters

FHA solvency and efforts to rebuild Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund: Carol J. Galante, Acting Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8526 [30DE]

Nomination of Carol J. Galante to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner: Mortgage Bankers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and National Association of Realtors, S8524 [30DE]

——— several housing organizations, S8524 [30DE]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: administrative spending, operations, and management resources funding, H4055, H4056 [26JN]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H491–H494, H498, H503 [6FE]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (H.R. 4210), H4117 [27JN]

Community Development Block Grant Program: funding, H4104–H4106 [27JN]

——— increase portion of assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

——— Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

Disasters: relief funding, H4111 [27JN]

——— require inclusion of owner-occupied units and rental units in property loss calculations used to determine disaster relief assistance, H4111 [27JN]

Discrimination: prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

Federal aid programs: section 8 housing voucher program funding, H4100 [27JN]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), H5737–H5740 [10SE]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Galveston, TX: low-income housing restoration funding, H4032 [26JN]

HOME Investment Partnership: funding, H4109, H4110 [27JN]

Homeless: homeless assistance grants funding, H4112 [27JN]

Housing: authorize incremental vouchers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families (H.R. 3603), H907 [17FE]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule to expressly prohibit an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing, H4150 [27JN]

——— vulnerable populations housing programs funding, E1239 [12JY]

Housing Counseling Assistance Program: funding, H4054, H4055 [26JN]

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program: funding, H4056 [26JN]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: funding, H4032 [26JN]

Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program: funding, H4103 [27JN], E1156 [27JN]

Neighborhood Stabilization Program: expand percentage of funding that can be used for demolition projects, H4117, H4118, H4123 [27JN]

Office of Community Planning and Development: funding, H4096, H4097 [27JN]

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: funding, H4099 [27JN]

Office of Housing: funding, H4097 [27JN]

Office of Policy Development and Research: funding, H4097–H4099 [27JN]

Office of Public and Indian Housing: funding, H4096 [27JN]

Public housing: allow public housing agencies to use operating and capital funds directly without going through the Operating Fund Financing Program, H4119 [27JN]

Public Housing Capital Fund: funding, H4101, H4102 [27JN]

Public Housing Operating Fund: funding, H4102, H4103 [27JN]

Section 184A Native Hawaiian Housing Loan Guarantee Program: funding, E1156 [27JN]

Veterans: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans, H6123 [19SE]

——— establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (H.R. 3298), H1553–H1555 [26MR], H1744 [29MR]

——— improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce regulations against veterans’ preferences in Dept. of HUD financed housing for the elderly built on a VA campus or using a VA-enhanced use lease, H4144 [27JN]

——— veteran rental voucher assistance funding, H4634 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), S8036 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

Galante, Carol J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8521, S8523–S8529 [30DE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S5623 [26JY], S8513 [28DE]

——— suitability to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner relative to actions addressing issues of FHA solvency, S8525–S8527 [30DE]

Housing: combat fraud, waste, and abuse at public housing authorities, S1706 [15MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR]

Urban areas: provide Federal grants for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (S. 3583), S6549 [20SE]

Veterans: enhance and expand assistance to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (S. 3349), S4682 [27JN]

——— establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (S. 3614), S6629 [21SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 3298, Homes for Heroes Act, H1553 [26MR]

H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act, H5737–H5739 [10SE]

S. 3583, Community Parks Revitalization Act, S6549–S6552 [20SE]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE related term(s) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Federal-State relations: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8085, S8089 [17DE], H7491 [31DE]

Law enforcement: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S8084, S8087 [17DE]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (H.R. 4362), S8085 [17DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Sexual assaults: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE], H7583 [2JA]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760, S1761 [15MR]

Articles and editorials

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: issue a report on the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (see S. 3373), S4893 [11JY]

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

Bankruptcy: require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see S. 3076), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4369), H1914 [17AP]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership: extend authorization (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5742), H2712 [15MY]

Bureau of Prisons: require Director to be appointed by and with advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 2169), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4730), H2125 [25AP]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H82 [19JA]

Children and youth: provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Classified information: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Res. 695), H3914 [20JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (see H. Res. 558), H944 [17FE]

——— disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program: strengthen the Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 3693), S8203 [19DE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

Courts: improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (see S. 3335), S4417 [21JN]

——— provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

Crime: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

Crime Victims Fund: clarify authorized uses of funds (see S. 3704), S8302 [20DE]

——— dedicate funds to victims of elder abuse (see S. 3294), S4203 [14JN] (see S. 3490), S5977 [2AU]

Disabled: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR] (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2390), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Discrimination: condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see S. 2254), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4292), H1740 [28MR]

——— provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see H.R. 3909), H512 [6FE]

Education: establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 6629), H6622 [4DE]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program: provide incentive payments for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 6014), H3975 [21JN]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

Employment: make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

Firearms: implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see H.R. 6680), H7264 [18DE]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 6725), H7516 [31DE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee: develop information sharing and interoperability recommendations and pursue benefits for local, State, tribal, and Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 6618), H6535 [29NO]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

Intelligence services: transmit to House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing of U.S. citizens and targets abroad (see H. Res. 819), H6505 [28NO]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program: enhance use for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize (see H.R. 5770), H2713 [15MY] (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

Languages: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (S. 1329) (see S. 3365), S4821 [10JY]

Law enforcement: eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (see H.R. 6605), H6469 [27NO]

——— encourage States to prohibit Stand Your Ground laws and require Neighborhood Watch programs to register with local law enforcement agencies and the Dept. of Justice (see H.R. 5947), H3702 [12JN]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 4098), H1016 [28FE]

——— prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (see H.R. 6302), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see S. 3688), S8071 [17DE] (see H.R. 4362), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

——— report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (see H.R. 6368), H5765 [10SE]

Leon County, FL: convey a small parcel of Bureau of Prisons (see H.R. 4151), H1272 [7MR]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE] (see H.R. 6691), H7423 [20DE]

——— establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (see H.R. 3915), H567 [7FE]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission and goals (see S. Res. 374), S614 [14FE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of Justice Programs: eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs (see H.R. 6189), H5290 [25JY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S388 [7FE] (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H725 [14FE]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (see S. 3378), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6106), H4862 [12JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Sexual assaults: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6628), H6622 [4DE]

Terrorism: require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY]

Voting: ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote (see S. 3657), S7458 [5DE]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see S. 3635), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6590), H6396 [15NO]

——— require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

Women: provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2316 [7MY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Cost Estimates

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018): CBO, S7016 [28NO]

Histories

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program, H7494 [31DE]

Letters

Border Security Information Improvement Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6119 [19SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6119 [19SE]

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division regional field offices closure funding: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E755 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into scandals associated with criminal activities of Jack Abramoff: several Senators (2006), S3941 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice Crime Victims Fund authorized uses of funds clarification: John W. Gillis, Dept. of Justice, S8304 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization: Senator Coburn, S6733 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: A. Anthony Antosh, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

——— Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

——— Fred Lamback, H2400 [8MY]

——— L. Dara Baldwin and Mark Derry, National Council on Independent Living, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

——— several veterans support organizations, H2399, H2431 [8MY]

——— Susan Henderson, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (organization), H2404 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H7494 [31DE]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5792 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5792 [11SE]

——— Senator Coburn, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6427 [19SE]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S2757, S2793 [26AP]

——— Linda Smith, Shared Hope International (organization), S2719 [25AP]

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4450 [25JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, E1153 [27JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E37 [18JA]

——— Representative Wolf, E37 [18JA]

Tax return identity theft: Representative C.W. Bill Young, H5513 [31JY]

——— Rosalind C. Kochmanski, IRS, H5513 [31JY]

Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election: Representative Jackson Lee, H2307 [7MY]

——— Ronald Weich, Dept. of Justice, H2307 [7MY]

——— Thomas E. Perez, Dept. of Justice, H2307 [7MY]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, courthouse construction funding: California congressional delegation, H2541 [9MY]

U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2794 [26AP]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

State provision of witness travel services funded by Crime Victims Fund victim advocates, S8303 [20DE]

Terrorist arrests and plots stopped in the U.S. 2009-2012, S7020–S7023 [28NO]

Memorandums

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, Courthouse Condition: David M. Singer, U.S. Marshals Service, H2540 [9MY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8395 [27DE]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Americans With Disabilities Act: prohibit funding to implement provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

Antitrust Division: regional field offices closure funding, H2529–H2531 [9MY], E755 [9MY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

ATF: Multiple Sales Reporting Program funding, H2455, H2456 [9MY]

Bureau of Prisons: allow private sector competition for performance of commercial activities, H2406 [8MY]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (H.R. 3796), H5450–H5452 [31JY], H5618 [1AU], E1379 [1AU]

Children and youth: establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

Civil Rights Division: funding, H2426 [8MY]

Collective bargaining: prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (H. Res. 558), H928 [17FE]

——— disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program: funding, H2500, H2501 [9MY], E837 [17MY]

——— funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2393–H2395 [8MY], E754 [9MY]

——— impact of funding reduction on Trenton, NJ, H591 [8FE]

Computers: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

Courts: arraignment of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H2314 [7MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

Crime: amend stalking laws, H2730 [16MY]

——— enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H1276 [8MR]

——— investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1398 [20MR], H1522 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1579, H1580 [27MR], H1830–H1836 [16AP], E418 [22MR]

Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program: funding, H2707 [15MY], H2733, H2735 [16MY], E780 [11MY]

——— funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423, H2424 [8MY]

Defense of Marriage Act: prohibit funding for contravention of such Act, H2547–H2551 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Disabled: prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396–H2406, H2431 [8MY], E749, E753 [9MY], E773 [10MY]

Drug Courts Program: funding, H2371 [8MY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages, H3281 [31MY]

——— address critical drug shortages (H.R. 3839), H387 [2FE]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program: condition funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401 [3AU]

——— funding through reductions in the general administration funding, H2377 [8MY]

——— impose penalty on grants for States with Stand Your Ground laws, H2392, H2393 [8MY]

——— provide incentive payments for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), H6844–H6848 [18DE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 6062), H5514, H5515 [31JY], H5619 [1AU], E1401 [3AU]

Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program: funding, H2536 [9MY]

Equal Access to Justice Act: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data, H5285 [25JY]

FBI: funding, H2362, H2388, H2389, H2425 [8MY]

——— National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H2457 [9MY]

——— national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

——— provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), Senate amendment, H7491–H7495 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H6821 [17DE], H6837 [18DE], H7353 [19DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: make available to the public a redacted summary of court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program, H5893 [12SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H897–H900 [16FE]

Funding, H2376 [8MY]

Health care professionals: require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (H.R. 2119), H5529 [1AU]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— impact of partisanship, H4071 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Immigration: prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420–H2422 [8MY]

Intelligence services: transmit to House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing of U.S. citizens and targets abroad (H. Res. 819), H6595 [4DE]

Internet Crimes Against Children task forces: funding, H2392 [8MY]

John. R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program: funding through reductions in NASA Mars Next Decade Program funding, H2496–H2498 [9MY]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program: enhance use for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize (H.R. 5770), H2698 [15MY], H3737 [19JN]

——— enhance use for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act: funding, E749 [9MY]

Law enforcement: eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (H.R. 6605), H6650 [5DE]

——— investigate possible violations of U.S. law regarding leaks of sensitive military intelligence involving the U.S. and Israel, H3140 [18MY]

——— legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

——— local community gang prevention funding, E735 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

——— provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (H.R. 4362), H5510–H5514 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5787–H5790 [11SE]

——— report and make recommendations to Congress on ability to track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest border (H.R. 6368), H6118, H6119 [19SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

Los Angeles, CA: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539, H2540 [9MY]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H4825 [11JY]

Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program: reauthorize (H.R. 2800), H5790, H5791 [11SE]

Missing Children’s and Exploited Children programs: funding, E750 [9MY]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (H.R. 3915), E155 [7FE]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H2214 [27AP]

National security: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (H.R. 1506), H2456 [9MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H4073 [27JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

Office of Justice Programs: eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs (H.R. 6189), H5796 [11SE], H6650 [5DE]

Office of Juvenile Justice: funding, E781 [11MY]

Office of Violence Against Women: funding through reductions in general legal activities and salaries and expenses funding, H2379 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to defend against challenges, H2498–H2500 [9MY]

Petraeus, David H.: call for independent review of FBI investigation of allegations leading to resignation as CIA Director, H6393–H6395 [15NO]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (H.R. 6185), H5791–H5793 [11SE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H3994–H3997 [26JN], H4079 [27JN], H4625 [29JN], E1153 [27JN]

Real estate: prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503, H2504 [9MY]

Regional Information Sharing Systems Program: funding through reductions in NOAA climate research funding, H2374 [8MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Scott, Michelle: Dept. of Justice Federal Service Award recipient, E714 [7MY]

Second Chance Act: grant funding, H2390, H2391 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

Sexual assaults: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), H5207 [25JY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6628), H6590 [4DE], H7579 [2JA]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), unanimous-consent agreement, H7580, H7581 [2JA]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: prohibit funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H2524 [9MY]

——— suspension of reimbursement to States for costs of incarcerating unknown documented aliens, H3543, H3544 [6JN]

Sudan: hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

Terrorism: decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

Texas: objection to requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, H2304–H2310 [7MY], H2638 [10MY], H3107 [18MY], H4659 [9JY], H4707 [10JY], H4824 [11JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), H1442, H1443 [21MR]

Voting: prohibit funding to bring action against States for implementation of State law requiring voter identification, H2504, H2505 [9MY]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (H.R. 6590), H6510 [29NO]

Voting Rights Act: prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544–H2547 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 2299), S2500 [18AP]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

Baer, William J.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S8521, S8525, S8528 [30DE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S8513 [28DE]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership: extend authorization (S. 2554), S2930 [7MY]

Classified information: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S3939–S3942 [12JN], S4186 [14JN], S4261 [19JN], S4359 [20JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), unanimous-consent request, S3942 [12JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

Correctional institutions: implement national standards to eliminate sexual assault in prisons, jails, and detention centers, S3509–S3511 [23MY]

Courts: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (S. 3335), S4421 [21JN]

Crime: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

Crime Victims Fund: clarify authorized uses of funds (S. 3704), S8303, S8304 [20DE]

——— safeguard, S2592 [23AP]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Disabled: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2186), S1581 [12MR], S1583 [13MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), S1683 [14MR], S1685 [15MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2063–S2065 [27MR]

Drugs: establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs, S3555 [24MY], S4630 [26JN]

——— fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program: provide incentive payments for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), S8516 [28DE]

Federal aid: eliminate duplicate Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S2777 [26AP]

Federal employees: Inspector General report on violations of hiring practices, S5458 [26JY]

Federal-State relations: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8089 [17DE]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 32), S4632 [26JN], S5863 [1AU], S6939 [27NO]

Florida: lawsuit by Dept. of Justice to prevent purge of noncitizens from voter rolls, S3958 [12JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: require disclosure of decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8399–S8406, S8420–S8424, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8461 [28DE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Languages: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (S. 1329) (S. 3365), S4823 [10JY]

Law enforcement: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S1921 [21MR], S8087 [17DE]

——— enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S2592 [23AP]

——— release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Moore, Brandon: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S151 [30JA]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, S2592 [23AP]

——— support mission and goals (S. Res. 374), S608, S657 [14FE]

National security: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S6939 [27NO]

——— impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3954 [12JN]

News media: investigate alleged policy which prohibits journalists from quoting or recording certain Dept. of Justice attorneys, S4933 [12JY]

Office of Justice Programs: eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs (H.R. 6189), S6674 [21SE]

Office of Legal Counsel: legal opinion on authority of President Obama to make recess appointments, S149 [30JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273, S2274 [29MR], S4765 [29JN], S6004 [2AU], S8626 [1JA]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (S. 2076), S390 [7FE], S1814 [19MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7025–S7029 [28NO]

——— improve (H.R. 4018), S4781 [29JN], S4783 [9JY]

——— improve (S. 1696), S1921 [21MR]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (S. 3378), S4952 [12JY]

Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grants Program: tribute, S1704 [15MR]

Sexual assaults: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2666 [25AP], S2789–S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8551 [30DE]

Texas: objection to requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, S1663 [14MR], S3956 [12JN], S4869 [11JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (S. 1792), S1921 [21MR], S8086 [17DE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760 [15MR]

——— provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (S. 671), unanimous-consent request, S1921 [21MR]

——— provide subpoena authority to investigate unregistered sex offenders, S2667 [25AP], S2792, S2793 [26AP]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

Violence Against Women Act: improve accountability of grant programs, S2773 [26AP]

Voting: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (S. 3635), S6857, S6858 [15NO], S7696 [10DE]

Reports

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Child Protection and Safety Act Programs Relative to Sex Offender Management and Registration Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 112–637), H5524 [31JY]

Child Protection Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 645), S6451 [19SE]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6062) (H. Rept. 112–636), H5524 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice Protection of Crime Victims’ Rights and Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 250), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Documents to House of Representatives Relative to the Practice of Targeted Killing of U.S. Citizens and Targets Abroad: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 819) (H. Rept. 112–704), H7263 [18DE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4369) (H. Rept. 112–687), H6273 [21SE]

Government Litigation Savings Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6185) (H. Rept. 112–661), H5764 [10SE]

Nomination of Angela T. Dickinson To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7214 [29NO]

Nomination of Anuj C. Desai to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S323 [2FE]

Nomination of Danny C. Williams, Sr., To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of David Medine to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Dennis J. Erby To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S323 [2FE]

Nomination of Elizabeth Collins Cook to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Grande Lum To Be Dept. of Justice Community Relations Service Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Gregory K. Davis To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of James X. Dempsey to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Jamie A. Hainsworth To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of John S. Leonardo To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Louise W. Kelton To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Patricia M. Wald to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3280 [17MY]

Nomination of Patrick A. Miles, Jr., To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Patrick J. Wilkerson To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Nomination of Rachel L. Brand to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3279 [17MY]

Nomination of Thomas M. Harrigan To Be DEA Deputy Administrator: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

Nomination of William J. Baer To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6545 [20SE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4018) (H. Rept. 112–548), H3981 [25JN]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6189) (H. Rept. 112–648), H5764 [10SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4362) (H. Rept. 112–639), H5524 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Summaries

GAO Reports Addressing Violence Against Women Act Grants and/or Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, S2780 [26AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 558, direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens, H928 [17FE]

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H.R. 886, U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S1761 [15MR], H1442 [21MR]

H.R. 1550, Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Resources Allocation Improvement Act, H5515 [31JY]

H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S8089 [17DE]

H.R. 2800, Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program reauthorization, H5790 [11SE]

H.R. 3796, Child Protection and Safety Act programs relative to sex offender management and registration reauthorization, H5451 [31JY]

H.R. 4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act, H3994 [26JN]

H.R. 4305, Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program, H5787 [11SE]

H.R. 4362, Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting (STOP) Identity Theft Act, H5510 [31JY]

H.R. 6014, Enhanced DNA Collection Act, H6844 [18DE]

H.R. 6062, Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization, H5514 [31JY]

H.R. 6185, Local Courthouse Safety Act, H5791 [11SE]

H.R. 6189, Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act, H5796 [11SE]

H.R. 6368, Border Security Information Improvement Act, H6118 [19SE]

H.R. 6605, eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program, H6650 [5DE]

S. 1792, Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act, S8087 [17DE]

S. 1793, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S8087 [17DE]

S. 2076, Local Courthouse Safety Act, S391 [7FE]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2169, Federal Prisons Accountability Act, S1461 [7MR]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act, S2501 [18AP]

S. 2554, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2930 [7MY]

S. 3250, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (SAFER) Act, H7581 [2JA]

S. 3335, Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act, S4422 [21JN]

S. 3365, State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act, S4824 [10JY]

S. 3378, Forensic Science and Standards Act, S4952–S4954 [12JY]

S. 3704, Dept. of Justice Crime Victims Fund authorized uses of funds clarification, S8304 [20DE]

S. Res. 374, support mission and goals of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, S637, S657 [14FE]

S. Res. 489, support Dept. of Justice appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3982 [12JN]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR related term(s) Bureau of Labor Statistics

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide off-base transition training for members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4051), H900 [16FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Children and youth: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

Colleges and universities: provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative: establish (see S. 3421), S5257 [23JY]

Employment: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

——— establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

——— permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4106), H1099 [29FE]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— require companies to notify employees and local communities if they are closing plants or laying off U.S. workers to offshore jobs and operations (see S. 3425), S5304 [24JY]

——— require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (see S. 2167), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1427 [20MR]

Federal Black Lung Benefits Program: conduct a review of forms related to obtaining workers’ compensation benefits (see H.R. 4298), H1803 [29MR]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (see H.R. 6371), H5859 [11SE]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

Immigration: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 6373), H5859 [11SE]

Mining and mineral resources: require greater experience of mine safety inspectors (see H.R. 6547), H6276 [21SE]

National Full Employment Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 4277), H1739 [28MR]

Small Business Liaison Pilot Program: establish (see H.R. 5975), H3914 [20JN]

Trade Adjustment Assistance program: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Transition Assistance Program: establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

Veterans: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see S. 3316), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6401), H5999 [13SE]

——— establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

Workforce Investment Act: establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services (see H.R. 5805), H3102 [17MY]

Youth Corps: establish programs and provide for wider dissemination of the model (see S. 2108), S614 [14FE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Letters

Dept. of Labor procedures clarification for issuing ‘‘hot goods orders’’ on agricultural enterprises and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act: several Representatives, E1951 [19DE]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

Children and youth: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (H.R. 4106), E282 [29FE]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (H.R. 5970), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (H.R. 4227), H1397 [20MR]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (H.R. 6371), H6334, H6335 [13NO]

Government regulations: clarify procedures for due process after a farm inspection relative to enforcement of labor laws on farms, H6584 [3DE], H6835 [18DE]

National Full Employment Trust Fund: establish (H.R. 870), H1859 [17AP]

Occupational safety and health: issue interim standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 522), H520 [7FE]

Senior Community Service Employment Program: expand (H.R. 3749), E819 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Armed Forces: provide off-base transition training for members, S6256 [12SE]

Children and youth: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (S. 2117), S852 [16FE]

Employment: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (S. 3297), S5118 [18JY]

Groshen, Erica L.: nomination to be BLS Commissioner, S8666 [2JA]

Kelly, Keith: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, unanimous-consent agreement, S6510 [20SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8633 [1JA]

Veterans: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, S6256 [12SE]

Youth Corps: establish programs and provide for wider dissemination of the model (S. 2108), S619 [14FE]

Reports filed

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Nomination of Erica L. Groshen To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

H.R. 6371, Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, H6334 [13NO]

DEPARTMENT OF PEACE

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 808), H6810 [17DE]

DEPARTMENT OF PEACE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 808), H6810 [17DE]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) Diplomats; Foreign Service

Addresses

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Ed Rendell, E473 [28MR]

——— Michael Mukasey, E497 [29MR]

——— Rudolf Giuliani, E504 [29MR]

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

U.S. Obligations and Policy Options on Iran Conference: John Bolton, E681 [27AP]

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

International law: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230 [19DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE], H6840 [18DE]

Terrorism: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E1869 [4DE]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Bills and resolutions

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation: prohibit from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

Appropriations: authorize (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

Business and industry: strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 3577), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6436), H6150 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

——— protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4684 [9JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— raise travel advisory for Egypt from ‘‘Travel Alert’’ to ‘‘Travel Warning’’ until all detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt (see H. Res. 546), H726 [14FE]

Embassies: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN] (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Foreign aid: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2712 [15MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

International Commission on Missing Persons: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

International law: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4077), H943 [17FE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1496 [21MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program: establish to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Nigeria: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3249), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5822), H3103 [17MY]

Pakistan: restrict assistance to Pakistan unless the Dept. of State certifies that Pakistan is not aiding, assisting, advising, or informing the Haqqani network in any capacity (see H.R. 4110), H1100 [29FE]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H158 [24JA]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4211), H1390 [19MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

——— designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on activities assisting Mexico with drug cartel violence (see H.R. 4303), H1803 [29MR]

——— designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

——— require a report on designation of the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 6036), H4156 [27JN]

——— require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Travel and tourism: require priority visa processing for visitors to national heritage areas or national parks and make infrastructure grants to communities hosting these areas (see H.R. 6130), H4868 [13JY]

——— stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

U.N.: take steps to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 838), H7360 [19DE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 5875), H3362 [31MY]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Aneesa Ahmed, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hana Elhebshi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Jineth Bedoya Lima, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Maryam Durani, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Safak Pavey, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Samar Badawi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Shad Begum, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Zin Mar Aung, S1499 [8MR]

Cloture motions

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Factsheets

Diversity Visa Program (DV-2012)—Selected Entrants, H6546 [30NO]

Letters

Call for removal of David B. Shear as Ambassador to Vietnam: Representative Wolf, E1212 [9JY], E1410, E1411 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1411 [3AU]

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4874 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4874 [17JY]

Nomination of Mari C. Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador: several former El Salvador Ministers of Foreign Relations, S4175 [14JN]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5302 [24JY], H5141 [24JY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Press releases

U.S. Embassy Dublin Issues Caution About Diversity Visa Email Scams: U.S. Embassy, Dublin, Ireland, H6544 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), H5075 [19JY], H5196 [24JY]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4981–H4983 [18JY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

Appropriations: authorize (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Middle East Legislative Fellows Program, H4701 [10JY]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E283 [29FE]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

Compton, Catherine: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Compton, Jennifer: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (H.R. 3855), H663 [9FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: investigation into fees collected by Ed Rendell for speeches supporting removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from Dept. of State list of foreign terrorist organizations, E472 [28MR]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

——— provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), E122 [2FE]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Foreign aid: green energy development grants, H4162 [28JN]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Heer, Melissa: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E298 [1MR]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H1629 [27MR], H4689 [10JY], H6708 [12DE]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— investigate allegations of fraud in diversity immigrant program, H6544–H6547, H6555 [30NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

International Commission on Missing Persons: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

International Education Week: observance, E1760 [15NO]

International law: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (H.R. 4077), H1429 [21MR], E2017 [31DE]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), H7461, H7462 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

International Women of Courage Award: tribute to recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644–H6646 [5DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, H1529 [22MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H1163 [6MR], H6079–H6083 [19SE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), Senate amendment, H6840, H6841 [18DE]

Israel: proposed settlement in East Jerusalem, H7277 [19DE]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H2201 [26AP], E1782 [16NO]

Knudson, Michael: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E301 [1MR]

Lakes: revision of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with Canada, H3812 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation: Dept. of State Museums Connect grant recipient, E1671 [28SE]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program: establish to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6054–H6058 [14SE], H6267 [21SE]

Pakistan: condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

——— require a certain time period between the release of the Depts. of Defense and State report on current conditions in Pakistan and the release of funds from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund, H3140 [18MY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK): remove Dept. of State designation as a foreign terrorist organization, H1161 [6MR]

Petroleum: encourage Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, H1094, H1095 [29FE]

Pipelines: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H11, H12–H18 [17JA], H35, H42 [18JA]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

Senteza, Jimmy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E300 [1MR]

Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1212 [9JY], E1409 [3AU]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2792 [16MY], H2997, H2998, H3005, H3006 [17MY]

Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia: establish (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

Straszheim, Charity: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E299 [1MR]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4211), H1375 [19MR]

Taiwan: designate as a visa waiver program country, E33 [18JA]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5932 [13SE], E1587 [21SE]

——— designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), H4873–H4875 [17JY]

——— determine whether Boko Haram meets criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization, H3064 [17MY]

——— remove People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations, H1923 [18AP], H6163 [20SE]

——— remove People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (H. Res. 60), E472 [28MR], E503 [29MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World Water Day: observance, H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), S5106 [18JY]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (S. Res. 378), S607 [14FE], S803 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Aponte, Mari C.: confirmation as Ambassador to El Salvador, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4174–S4176, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, unanimous-consent agreement, S4170 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8530–S8541 [30DE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 3577), S6462, S6463 [19SE]

Cunningham, James B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, S6006 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (S. 2046), S256 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

Dept. of State: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

Embassies: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Foreign aid: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (S. 3341), S4638 [26JN], S6673 [21SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

Foreign Service: nominations, S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

——— tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Hurricanes: supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction, S8087 [17DE]

——— allow issuance of a certain number of E–3 visas per year to Irish nationals, S1921 [21MR]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

International law: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230, S8231 [19DE]

International Women of Courage Award: tribute to recipients, S1499 [8MR]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6667 [21SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Mitchell, Derek J.: nomination to be Ambassador to Burma, S4765 [29JN]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273, S2274 [29MR], S2807–S2809 [26AP], S3653–S3655 [24MY], S4765 [29JN], S6004 [2AU], S6606–S6609 [21SE]

Russia: seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities, S4877 [11JY]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3428, S3429 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia: establish (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Tea Importers, Inc.: Dept. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, S8037 [13DE]

Terrorism: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), House amendment, S5624, S5625 [26JY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3292 [17MY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

Visas: improve issuance process, S3069 [10MY]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2914 [7MY]

Reports

Border Security—State Could Enhance Visa Fraud Prevention by Strategically Using Resources and Training: GAO (excerpt), H6547 [30NO]

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi: Senators Lieberman and Collins, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8530–S8539 [30DE]

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S613, S614 [14FE], S2084, S2085 [27MR], S2820 [26AP], S4297, S4298 [19JN], S4788 [9JY], S5485, S5486 [26JY], S6452, S6453 [19SE], S6685 [21SE], S8668 [2JA]

Reports filed

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

Nomination of Alexander M. Laskaris To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Anne C. Richard To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Carlos Pascual To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of David B. Wharton To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Dawn M. Liberi To Be Ambassador to Burundi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Deborah R. Malac To Be Ambassador to Liberia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Dorothea-Maria Rosen To Be Ambassador to Micronesia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Douglas M. Griffiths To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Edward M. Alford To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Frederick D. Barton To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Gene A. Cretz To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Gina K. Abercrombie-Winstanley To Be Ambassador to Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Greta C. Holtz To Be Ambassador to Oman: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jacob Walles To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Jay N. Anania To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey D. Levine To Be Ambassador to Estonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of John C. Stevens To Be Ambassador to Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of John M. Koenig To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jonathan D. Farrar To Be Ambassador to Panama: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Julissa Reynoso To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Kenneth H. Merten To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Makila James To Be Ambassador to Swaziland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Marcie B. Ries To Be Ambassador to Bulgaria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Mark A. Pekala To Be Ambassador to Latvia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Mark L. Asquino To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Michael A. Raynor To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Michael D. Kirby To Be Ambassador to Serbia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Michele J. Sison To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Nancy J. Powell To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S614 [14FE]

Nomination of Pamela A. White To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Peter W. Bodde To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Phyllis M. Powers To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Piper A. Wind Campbell To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Richard B. Norland To Be Ambassador to Georgia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Richard G. Olson To Be Ambassador to Pakistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Richard L. Morningstar To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Robert E. Whitehead To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Scott H. DeLisi To Be Ambassador to Uganda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Sharon E.W. Villarosa To Be Ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Susan Marsh Elliott To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tara D. Sonenshine To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Thomas H. Armbruster To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Timothy M. Broas To Be Ambassador to the Netherlands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Kosovo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Walter North To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of William E. Todd To Be Ambassador to Cambodia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980) (S. Rept. 112–255), S8203 [19DE]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

Secure Visas Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1741) (H. Rept. 112–411), H1303 [8MR]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Resignation of Ryan C. Crocker as Ambassador to Afghanistan: Senators McCain, Graham, and Lieberman, S3511 [23MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 3783, Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, H6079 [19SE]

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. 1959, Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

S. 2318, Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act, S8230 [19DE], H7461 [30DE]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3341, Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act, S6673 [21SE]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 50, promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect, S4683 [27JN], S6667 [21SE], H6644 [5DE]

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 378, express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care, S704, S803 [15FE]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 428, condemn human rights violations in Syria, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

S. Res. 516, commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S4775 [29JN]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 594, Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select) establishment, S6802 [14NO]

Tributes

Derwinski, Edward J., H92 [23JA]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE REWARDS PROGRAM UPDATE AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2318), S8230 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4077), E2017 [31DE]

Enact (S. 2318), H7461, H7462 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2318), S8230, S8231 [19DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 2318, provisions, S8230 [19DE], H7461 [30DE]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; U.S. Geological Survey

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

California: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY], H2228 [27AP], H3147 [18MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3405 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3412, H3413, H3415, H3416, H3418, H3419, H3421, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3429, H3430, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3457, H3458, H3459, H3460, H3461, H3462, H3463, H3464, H3465, H3466, H3467, H3468, H3470, H3471, H3472, H3473, H3474, H3475, H3476, H3477, H3482 [5JN], H3491, H3492, H3493 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities (H.R. 2606), S6661, S6674 [21SE], H6350 [14NO]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

Mississippi: convey parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway (S. 264), S8553 [30DE]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S6652, S6670 [21SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Petroleum: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H767, H768, H769, H771, H772, H773, H774, H775, H776, H778, H779, H780 [15FE], H820, H821, H822, H823, H825, H826, H828, H830 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3890, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3899, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905, H3906, H3908, H3909, H3910, H3911 [20JN], H3919, H3920, H3921, H3922, H3923, H3925, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3822 [20JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (S. 114), S8551, S8555, S8556 [30DE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1879, H1881, H1882, H1883, H1885, H1886, H1887, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6636, S6638, S6639 [21SE], S6727, S6748, S6749, S6759, S6760 [13NO], S6807, S6808, S6809, S6810, S6811, S6812, S6821, S6822, S6824, S6826, S6827 [14NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

St. Croix River Crossing Project: authorize with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S46, S47 [23JA]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Analyses

National Park System Critical Authorities Act (S. 3398), S5137 [18JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Atlanta, GA: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church (see S. 3247), S3631 [24MY]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3423), S5257 [23JY]

BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]

——— convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land in Virginia City, NV, to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (see H.R. 6184), H5290 [25JY]

——— convey to Carlin, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (see H.R. 6282), H5704 [2AU]

——— convey to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 6532), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

——— participate in design, planning and construction of the South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 6689), H7360 [19DE]

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (see H.R. 3910), H512 [6FE]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (see H.R. 4849), H2204 [26AP]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 4969), H2267 [27AP]

Carbon County, UT: convey certain interests in Federal land acquired for the Scofield Project (see S. 2056), S261 [1FE]

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: conduct suitability and feasibility study for expanding boundary (see H.R. 4630), H2123 [25AP]

Chicago, IL: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site (see H.R. 3894), H475 [3FE]

Churchill County, NV: transfer certain Federal land to the Dept. of the Navy (see H.R. 6596), H6428 [16NO]

Clear Creek National Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 6286), H5704 [2AU]

Conservation of natural resources: make grants to facilitate certain acquisitions of property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 5626), H2443 [8MY]

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses (see S. 3448), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Office of Federal Energy Production (see S. 3404), S5211 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project: modify Pilot Project offices (see S. 3563), S6454 [19SE]

Fernley, NV: convey, by quitclaim deed, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (see H.R. 6236), H5524 [31JY]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 2158), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4148), H1209 [6MR]

Glacier National Park: issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (see S. 2229), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4606), H2066 [24AP]

Government regulations: delay further action on the proposed rule regarding well stimulation on Federal and Indian lands until submission of a report examining certain effects of such rule (see H.R. 6235), H5524 [31JY]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Hawaii: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3908), H512 [6FE]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Hudson-Mohawk River Basin: authorize projects and conduct research on water resources and establish a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Commission (see H.R. 5927), H3660 [7JN]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5103), H2269 [27AP]

Kentucky: conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and the feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 3792), H78 [18JA]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern shoreline in the National Park System (see H.R. 3907), H512 [6FE]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2029 [19AP]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H4774 [10JY]

Mississippi River: provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrients in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4458), H2030 [19AP]

Montana: authorize conveyance of mineral rights to settle claims of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (see S. 2110), S699 [15FE]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

——— improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6175), H5200 [24JY]

——— clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (see S. 3398), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6610), H6505 [28NO]

——— extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6572), H6306 [12OC]

——— study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 6201), H5291 [25JY]

Native Americans: hold in trust for the benefit of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon the Chemawa Indian School land and improvements (see H.R. 3878), H374 [1FE]

——— make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]

——— place certain lands in Skagit and San Juan Counties, WA, into trust for the Samish Indian Nation (see H.R. 5992), H3974 [21JN]

——— place certain lands in trust for the Zuni Tribe and Navajo Nation (see H.R. 4187), H1304 [8MR]

——— provide for community approval before Indian class III gaming opportunities may take effect (see H.R. 4033), H801 [15FE]

——— provide for Indian trust asset management reform (see S. 3679), S8041 [13DE] (see H.R. 6617), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 3685), S8071 [17DE]

Natural gas: allow acceptance of bids on new oil and gas leases of Federal lands only from bidders certifying that all natural gas produced from such leases will be offered for sale only in the U.S. (see H.R. 4025), H725 [14FE]

Nevada: convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see H.R. 3815), H158 [24JA]

——— convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park: provide preservation and interpretation assistance for resources (see H.R. 6145), H5008 [18JY]

North Carolina: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to include trails along Lake Superior’s north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota (see S. 3319), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5980), H3914 [20JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— include areas off the coast of South Carolina in the leasing program (see S. 3284), S3900 [11JN]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Petroleum: allow acceptance of bids on new oil and gas leases of Federal lands only from bidders certifying that all petroleum products produced from such leases will be offered for sale only in the U.S. (see H.R. 4325), H1804 [29MR]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

Pinal County, AZ: take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community (see H.R. 6696), H7424 [20DE]

Postage and stamps: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see S. 2071), S350 [6FE]

——— set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 2156), S1422 [6MR]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H1976 [18AP]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H1976 [18AP]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— require disclosure of political contributions as a condition of accepting bids for oil and gas leases of Federal lands (see H.R. 6041), H4156 [27JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H1976 [18AP]

——— temporarily limit the authority to require or authorize the removal or movement of offshore oil or gas facilities (see H.R. 6208), H5326 [26JY]

Public lands: convey small parcels of National Forest System and BLM lands to landowners whose lands share a boundary with such public lands (see H.R. 4976), H2267 [27AP]

——— direct land management agencies to report on public access and egress to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation and use Land and Water Conservation Fund funds to secure such access (see H.R. 6086), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

——— prohibit leasing of Federal lands to any person who has violated the Trading With the Enemy Act or who conducts business with a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 3876), H374 [1FE]

——— provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems (see S. 2473), S2823 [26AP]

——— suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 4193), H1304 [8MR]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 5991), H3974 [21JN] (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY] (see H.R. 6503), H6274 [21SE]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see H.R. 5988), H3974 [21JN]

San Diego, CA: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school (see H.R. 4244), H1541 [22MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

San Juan County, NM: convey certain Federal land (see S. 3357), S4724 [28JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S323 [2FE]

——— recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6232 [20SE]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

U.S. Civil Rights Trail System: require a study of the feasibility of establishing (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans Conservation Corps: establish (see S. 2130), S909 [17FE]

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 5875), H3362 [31MY]

Virginia: include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017 (see H.R. 3882), H439 [2FE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see S. 3329), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5995), H3974 [21JN]

Water: settle water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community (see S. 3209), S3329 [21MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Water Resources Development Act: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (see S. 3509), S5977 [2AU]

Waterways: provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]

Wildlife: establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (see H.R. 5923), H3660 [7JN]

——— establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3606), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

World War II: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3084 [10MY]

Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H3660 [7JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula: A. Webster Demmert III, Klawock Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— Dawn Hutchison, Wrangell Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— John Gomez, Jr., Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Joseph D. Hamilton, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Myron P. Naneng, Sr., Association of Village Council Presidents, S695 [15FE]

——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S694 [15FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Insular Areas Act: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4889 [17JY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Jonathan W. Gassett, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— several recreational sports and wildlife conservation organizations, H1875 [17AP]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3876 [20JN]

Tribute to Daniel K. Inouye, S8193 [19DE]

Waco Mammoth National Monument establishment: Malcolm Duncan, Jr., Mayor of Waco, TX, H3761 [19JN]

Lists

Environmental and Latino organizations opposing Title XIV of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, on Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture prohibition from taking action on public lands which impede border security, H3758 [19JN]

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Organizations supporting S. 3525, Sportsmen’s Act, S6560 [21SE]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN], H3524 [6JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4852 [12JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Petroleum: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H884 [16FE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3942 [21JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1895 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6502 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6727 [13NO], S6890 [26NO]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Alaska: establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain, H752–H755 [15FE]

——— expedite a program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, including at least one lease sale in the Reserve each year during a certain period, H3887 [20JN]

Animals: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), H480, H481 [6FE], E161 [8FE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3388), H5087, H5088 [23JY], E1307 [24JY]

BLM: convey certain land to Deschutes County, OR (S. 270), H5437, H5438 [31JY], H5618 [1AU]

——— prohibit enforcement of a protest fee to challenge the granting of a drilling lease, right of way, or permit, H3906, H3907 [20JN], E1108 [21JN]

——— provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting, H1877 [17AP]

Buffalo Soldiers: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 1022), H134 [24JA], E69 [25JA], E89 [31JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: ensure authorization of conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law shall not result in net job loss, H1189, H1190 [6MR]

——— maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

——— management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]

Business and industry: reduce number of onshore leases on which oil and gas production is not occurring as an incentive for oil and gas companies to begin production on currently held leases, H3905, H3906 [20JN]

——— require companies holding defective leases which allow for off-shore drilling to renegotiate those leases prior to bidding on new leases, H827, H828 [16FE]

Buy American Act: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service gift shops and visitor centers are produced in the U.S., H3785 [19JN]

California: clarify duration of Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1061, H1062 [29FE]

——— clarify jurisdiction over Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1066, H1067 [29FE]

——— ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), H2227, H2228 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), corrections in engrossment, H2252 [27AP]

——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), Senate amendment, H3147 [18MY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast, H5170 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

——— protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

——— study water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California, H3066, H3067 [17MY]

Central Utah Project: facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System, H3762 [19JN]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Coastal zones: certify oil drilling platforms are capable of handling new drilling before allowing coastline drilling to take place, H5170 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3779–H3781 [19JN]

——— enter into contracts with States to treat insect-infested trees and clear hazardous fuel to prevent wildfires, H3785 [19JN]

——— include in Quadrennial Strategic Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy the best estimate of expected increase in production of renewable energy sources on Hawaiian Home Lands, H3925 [21JN]

——— prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3745–H3749, H3751, H3752, H3756–H3759, H3761–H3765, H3779–H3782 [19JN], E1143 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— protect tribal sovereignty with respect to Native American burial or other sacred sites, H3785 [19JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (H.R. 3710), H747, H760 [15FE], H1186 [6MR], H1854 [17AP], H2620 [10MY], H3466 [5JN]

Dillon, MT: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (S. 997), H3715 [18JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3467, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347–H3356 [31MY], H3366–H3390 [1JN], H3409–H3432, H3444–H3447, H3451–H3478 [5JN], H3489–H3499, H3513–H3526 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], E953 [1JN], E976, E977, E982 [5JN], E988, E993 [6JN], E1018, E1023 [7JN], E1026, E1028 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3468–H3470 [5JN]

Foreign policy: prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

Forest Service: improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

——— prohibit from banning use of dogs while deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest, H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 4148), E319 [6MR]

Gateway National Recreation Area: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities (H.R. 2606), H481–H483 [6FE], H549 [7FE], E157 [7FE]

——— allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities (H.R. 2606), Senate amendment, H6350, H6351 [14NO]

Glacier National Park: issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (H.R. 4606), H6811–H6814 [17DE]

Grand Canyon National Park: implementation of FAA aviation noise control regulations relative to commercial air tours, H591 [8FE]

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: tribute to volunteer program, E932 [31MY]

Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H2062 [24AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Hawaii: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 3908), E127 [3FE]

Hudson-Mohawk River Basin: authorize projects and conduct research on water resources and establish a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Commission (H.R. 5927), E1011 [7JN]

Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower (H.R. 795), H1177 [6MR]

Illabot Creek: designate segment as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 1740), H3441, H3442 [5JN]

Kentucky: conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and the feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (H.R. 3792), E42 [18JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H821, H822 [16FE]

Lowell National Historical Park: authorize exchange of land or interest in land (H.R. 2240), H2050 [24AP], H2156 [26AP]

Marine Corps: report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern shoreline in the National Park System (H.R. 3907), E138 [3FE]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845, H4846 [12JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— assess U.S. capability to meet current and future demands for minerals critical to manufacturing competitiveness and economic and national security (H.R. 2011), H4792 [11JY], H4832, H4833 [12JY]

——— authorize lead Federal agency to extend permit review process time period for mining critical minerals and materials if new information is obtained during the review, H4841, H4842 [12JY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ relative to efforts to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4840, H4841 [12JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY]

——— exemption of domestic production of critical minerals and materials from environmental review, H4833–H4835 [12JY]

——— permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

——— prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to companies that have failed to pay taxes, have connections to Iran or China, or are outsourcing jobs, and require equipment be made in the U.S., H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4831–H4855, H4856 [12JY], H5173 [24JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4791–H4796 [11JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), motion to recommit, H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— require mining companies to pay a royalty for value of hardrock minerals mined on Federal lands and designate revenues for cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines, H4842–H4844 [12JY]

——— streamline mining development permitting process, H4836 [12JY]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889–H1891 [17AP]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

——— improve land management and reduce fire hazards, H1981 [19AP]

National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 2489), H3760 [19JN], H5735, H5736 [10SE]

——— clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (H.R. 6610), E1823 [28NO]

National parks and recreation areas: codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System (H.R. 1950), H5452–H5504 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Native Americans: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H2682–H2685 [15MY], H5089, H5090, H5092–H5094, H5096 [23JY], E889 [25MY]

——— authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (H.R. 1461), H6075, H6076 [19SE]

——— make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), H6812–H6815 [17DE], E1954 [19DE]

Natural gas: prohibit export, H825, H826 [16FE]

——— prohibit export under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5176, H5177 [24JY]

New Jersey: prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast, H5217 [25JY]

North Carolina: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

North Cascades National Park: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain, H3776 [19JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 1141), H87 [23JA]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Office of Energy Employment and Training: establish, H3928–H3930 [21JN]

Office of Minority and Women Inclusion: establish, H3928–H3930 [21JN]

Oklahoma: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project (H.R. 3263), H3437, H3438 [5JN]

Olympic National Park: designate certain land as wilderness or potential wilderness (H.R. 3222), H485 [6FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: authority to increase civil fines against oil companies that violate offshore drilling laws, H3817 [20JN]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H2062 [24AP]

——— consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H444 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H631 [8FE]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas, H3897 [20JN]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

——— require consultation with independent drilling safety organization and completion of mandatory safety and environmental reviews before issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits, H822, H823 [16FE]

——— require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H2062 [24AP]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on climate change from consumption of any oil or gas found under permit, H5181, H5182 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on gas prices as result of any oil or gas found under permit, H5180 [24JY]

Petroleum: development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— oil shale technology research and development funding, H3413, H3414 [5JN]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H752–H787 [15FE], H810, H820–H834, H880–H886 [16FE], H5173 [24JY], E209, E213, E217 [16FE], E225, E233 [17FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H744, H746–H750 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), motion to recommit, H884–H886 [16FE]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), H5433–H5435 [31JY]

Postage and stamps: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (H.R. 3117), H88–H90 [23JA]

Power resources: allow oil and gas revenues to be used for coastal wetlands conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or infrastructure projects directly impacted by coastal wetland losses, H778 [15FE]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue, H753, H756 [15FE]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue (H.R. 3410), E217 [16FE]

——— conduct onshore oil and gas lease sales through Internet-based live lease sales, H3887 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3738 [19JN], H3813, H3814, H3875–H3912 [20JN], H3918–H3945, H3957–H3959 [21JN], H5173 [24JY], E1108, E1114, E1121 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814–H3824 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty, H3820 [20JN]

——— establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands, H3886, H3887 [20JN]

——— establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (H.R. 927), H5217 [25JY]

——— increase domestic production of oil and gas, H1029 [29FE]

——— increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, H2057 [24AP]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

——— prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H3919, H3920 [21JN], H5179 [24JY]

——— prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S., H776–H778 [15FE]

——— promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases, H828–H830 [16FE]

——— require application for permit to drill be deemed approved if review process is not completed within 60 days, H3925, H3926 [21JN]

——— require disclosure of political contributions as a condition of accepting bids for oil and gas leases of Federal lands, H5170 [24JY]

——— require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

——— require oil and gas produced under certain leases to be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3909, H3910 [20JN], H4837 [12JY]

——— use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H2060 [24AP]

Public lands: establish a pilot program to test a small increase in Federal grazing fees, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746, H3761, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404), H3713, H3714 [18JN]

——— preserve recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting while maintaining prohibitions on oil and gas development, mining, logging, and motorized activities in wilderness areas, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— prohibit the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H1008–H1013 [28FE]

——— protect opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation from domestic production of critical minerals and materials promotion activities, H4847, H4848 [12JY]

——— require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3746, H3762, H3776 [19JN]

San Diego, CA: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school (H.R. 4244), E423 [22MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

Solid Minerals Program: prohibit transfer of any function from BLM to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, H3908, H3909 [20JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1873–H1897 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5889 [12SE], E585, E589 [19AP], E621 [24AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860–H1872 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), motion to recommit, H1895, H1896 [17AP]

St. Croix River Crossing Project: authorize with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1079–H1085 [29FE], E291 [1MR]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: allow issuance of rules that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date, H1276 [8MR]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

——— require officials proposing rules to publish scientific studies relied upon in developing such rules, H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), H4888–H4894 [17JY]

Travel and tourism: determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]

Vandenberg AFB, CA: prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights, H5170 [24JY]

Virginia: include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017, H3911, H3912 [20JN]

——— include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017 (H.R. 3882), H521 [7FE]

Waco Mammoth National Monument: establish, H3760 [19JN]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), H483–H485 [6FE]

——— designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), E1113 [21JN]

Western States: impact of Federal control over land, H2059–H2061 [24AP]

Wildlife: establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (H.R. 5923), E1008 [7JN]

World War II: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (H.R. 2070), H131, H132 [24JA], E71 [25JA]

York River: designate segments and associated tributaries for study and inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 2336), H3442 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy, S2143 [28MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S1708 [15MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S1708 [15MR]

Animals: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), S1945 [21MR]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3423), S5262 [23JY]

BIA: revised funding formula for Indian Reservation Roads program, S692–S696 [15FE]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: tribute, S1732 [15MR]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

——— remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (S. 1047), S588 [14FE], S8553 [30DE]

——— water projects funding, S4767 [29JN]

California: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3292 [17MY]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]

Central Utah Project: facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System (S. 499), S8554 [30DE]

Denali National Park and Preserve: issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas (S. 302), S8609 [31DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Federal aid programs: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program and the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act, S1525–S1528 [8MR], S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR]

Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project: modify Pilot Project offices (S. 3563), S8552 [30DE]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 2158), S1423 [6MR]

Gateway National Recreation Area: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities (H.R. 2606), S6674 [21SE]

Glacier National Park: issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (H.R. 4606), S8666 [2JA]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Hurricanes: recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S4716 [28JN]

——— provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (S. 1265), S6329 [13SE]

Lowell National Historical Park: authorize exchange of land or interest in land (H.R. 2240), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S6674 [21SE]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

Mississippi: convey parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway (S. 264), S8553 [30DE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

——— clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (S. 3398), S5136 [18JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: anniversary, S1732 [15MR]

Native Americans: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), S5057 [17JY]

——— make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 3685), S8072 [17DE]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (S. 676), S6878 [26NO]

North Carolina: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Oklahoma: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project (H.R. 3263), S8552 [30DE]

Outer Continental Shelf: extend certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, S2144 [28MR]

——— prohibit royalty incentives for deepwater drilling, S2197 [29MR]

——— reinstate Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, S1505–S1507, S1523, S1526 [8MR]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

——— require the offshore oil and gas leasing program to have a domestic strategic production goal, S2141 [28MR]

Petroleum: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development, S2145 [28MR]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), S8552 [30DE]

Postage and stamps: set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users, S6886, S6889, S6890 [26NO]

Power resources: establish onshore oil and gas production goals, repeal production barriers, improve lease issuance, expedite judicial review, report on public land revenues, and encourage oil shale exploration, S2146 [28MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— increase domestic production of oil and gas, S2215 [29MR]

——— increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, S1708 [15MR], S2071–S2076 [27MR], S2123 [28MR]

——— promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases, S2216, S2217 [29MR]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6606–S6609 [21SE]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems, S6835 [15NO]

——— sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal, S6835 [15NO]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (S. 114), S8555 [30DE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

SEC: issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

Senate: tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S123 [26JA]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Sports: importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada, S6794 [14NO], S6888 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), unanimous-consent request, S6604 [21SE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6415 [19SE], S6498, S6499 [20SE], S6727, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6766, S6794 [14NO], S6829–S6835 [15NO], S6877, S6884–S6891 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6501 [20SE], S6559, S6560, S6604, S6605 [21SE], S6715, S6726 [13NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), unanimous-consent request, S6415 [19SE]

——— violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

St. Croix River Crossing Project: authorize with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S33, S47 [23JA], S1180 [1MR]

Timberline Lodge, OR: anniversary of Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, S5970 [2AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: anniversary of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, S34 [23JA]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), S582 [13FE]

Water: settle water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community (S. 3209), S3330 [21MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 970), S8556 [30DE]

World War II: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (S. 3078), S3747–S3749 [6JN]

Wyoming: convey certain Federal land to the Powell Recreation District (S. 2015), S8552 [30DE]

Reports filed

Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 322) (S. Rept. 112–108), S41 [23JA]

American Memorial Park Tinian Annex Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 112–597), H4906 [17JY]

Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3193) (S. Rept. 112–207), S6062 [10SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 3193) (H. Rept. 112–702), H6828 [17DE]

Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1065) (S. Rept. 112–199), S5976 [2AU]

BLM Live Internet Auctions Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2752) (H. Rept. 112–371), H77 [18JA]

Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 112–110), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 460) (H. Rept. 112–503), H3265 [30MY]

Clarify That Uncertified States and Indian Tribes Have Authority To Use Certain Payments for Certain Noncoal Reclamation Projects and Acid Mine Remediation Programs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 897) (H. Rept. 112–429), H1844 [16AP]

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Codify Into Law as Title 54 of the U.S. Code Certain Laws Relative to the National Park System: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 112–631), H5524 [31JY]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior Authority To Take Land Into Trust for Indian Tribes Reaffirmation: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 676) (S. Rept. 112–166), S3279 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134) (S. Rept. 112–124), S42 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior Boundary Adjustment of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park To Allow Certain Road Rebuilding: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2352) (H. Rept. 112–532), H3706 [15JN]

Dept. of the Interior Modification of Land Grant Patent Issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 404) (H. Rept. 112–433), H1844 [16AP]

Dept. of the Interior Offices and Positions on Energy, Minerals, Ocean Energy and Safety, and Natural Resources Revenue and Minerals Management Service Abolishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3404) (H. Rept. 112–601), H4906 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior Right-of-Way Permits for Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation Utility Systems in Denali National Park and Preserve Nonwilderness Areas: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 302) (S. Rept. 112–107), S41 [23JA]

East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3410) (H. Rept. 112–395), H696 [13FE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

Geothermal Production Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 205) (H. Rept. 112–427), H1844 [16AP]

Illabot Creek Segment Designation as a Component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 888) (S. Rept. 112–119), S41 [23JA]

Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 112–367), H77 [18JA]

Issue Right-of-Way Permits for Natural Gas Pipelines in Glacier National Park: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 112–627), H5326 [26JY]

Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 441) (S. Rept. 112–129), S42 [23JA]

La Pine Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 270) (H. Rept. 112–581), H4683 [9JY]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3263) (H. Rept. 112–442), H1844 [16AP]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1047) (S. Rept. 112–122), S41 [23JA]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 112–198), S5976 [2AU]

Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2240) (H. Rept. 112–450), H2029 [19AP]

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1325) (S. Rept. 112–125), S42 [23JA]

McKininey Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–190), S5211 [19JY]

Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 134) (S. Rept. 112–218), S6451 [19SE]

Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2156) (S. Rept. 112–216), S6451 [19SE]

Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 112–735), H7516 [31DE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 264) (S. Rept. 112–106), S41 [23JA]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 112–605), H4906 [17JY]

National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Battlefields Under the American Battlefield Protection Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 779) (S. Rept. 112–116), S41 [23JA]

National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1505) (H. Rept. 112–448), H1914 [17AP]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4402) (H. Rept. 112–583), H4684 [9JY]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2606) (H. Rept. 112–373), H113 [23JA]

Nomination of Kevin K. Washburn To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S6545 [20SE]

Nomination of Marcilynn A. Burke To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Land and Mineral Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 765) (S. Rept. 112–114), S41 [23JA]

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 112–212), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 112–374), H113 [23JA]

Pinnacles National Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3641) (H. Rept. 112–626), H5326 [26JY]

Planning for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4381) (H. Rept. 112–530), H3706 [15JN]

Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3408) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 112–531), H3706 [15JN]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Quileute Indian Tribe Reservation Boundary With Olympic National Park Clarification and Adjustment and Provide Tribe With Tsunami and Flood Protection: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1162) (H. Rept. 112–387), H475 [3FE]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2834) (H. Rept. 112–609), H5077 [19JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 114) (S. Rept. 112–103), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3100) (H. Rept. 112–538), H3732 [18JN]

South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 461) (S. Rept. 112–130), S42 [23JA]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 112–111), S41 [23JA]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4480) (H. Rept. 112–520), H3698 [8JN]

Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4383) (H. Rept. 112–528), H3706 [15JN]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1545) (H. Rept. 112–430), H1844 [16AP]

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 970) (S. Rept. 112–121), S41 [23JA]

Wildlife Disease Emergency Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 357) (S. Rept. 112–214), S6451 [19SE]

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3388) (H. Rept. 112–603), H4906 [17JY]

World War II Memorial Prayer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 112–368), H77 [18JA]

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 112–370), H77 [18JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3371 [1JN], H3464 [5JN], H3492 [6JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6890 [26NO]

Statements

Enewetak People—Challenges Facing the Only Population Ever Resettled on a Nuclear Test Site: Jack Ading, H4891 [17JY]

Pinnacles National Park Act: Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, H5434 [31JY]

Tables

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3348–H3351 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H. Res. 614, consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1860 [17AP]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5325, energy and water development appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 691, consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3814 [20JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 726, consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H4791 [11JY]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, H6165 [20SE]

H.R. 205, Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act, H2682 [15MY]

H.R. 306, Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act, H480 [6FE]

H.R. 1022, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, H134 [24JA]

H.R. 1141, Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act, H87 [23JA]

H.R. 1162, clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection, H483 [6FE]

H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]

H.R. 1461, Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act, H6075 [19SE]

H.R. 1740, Illabot Creek segment designation as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, H3441 [5JN]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

H.R. 1950, codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System, H5452–H5504 [31JY]

H.R. 2070, World War II Memorial Prayer Act, H131 [24JA]

H.R. 2240, Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act, H2050 [24AP]

H.R. 2336, York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act, H3442 [5JN]

H.R. 2489, National Park Service acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, H5735 [10SE]

H.R. 2606, New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act, H481 [6FE]

H.R. 3117, Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act, H88 [23JA]

H.R. 3263, Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act, H3437 [5JN]

H.R. 3388, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act, H5087 [23JY]

H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H761–H767 [15FE]

H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

H.R. 3641, Pinnacles National Park Act, H5433 [31JY]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3890–H3895 [20JN]

H.R. 4606, issue right-of-way permits for Glacier National Park natural gas pipelines, H6811 [17DE]

H.R. 4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

S. 114, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act, S8555 [30DE]

S. 264, Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act, S8553 [30DE]

S. 270, La Pine Land Conveyance Act, H5437 [31JY]

S. 302, Dept. of the Interior issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve, S8609 [31DE]

S. 404, Dept. of the Interior modification of a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, H3713 [18JN]

S. 499, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act, S8554 [30DE]

S. 970, White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act, S8556 [30DE]

S. 997, East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, H3715 [18JN]

S. 1047, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act, S8553 [30DE]

S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S47, S48 [23JA], H1079 [29FE]

S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

S. 2015, Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act, S8552 [30DE]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. 3193, Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act, S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE], H6812 [17DE]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3563, Dept. of the Interior Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project Pilot Project offices modification, S8552 [30DE]

S. 3687, Dept. of the Interior conveyance of McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY related term(s) Secret Service

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6017, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4979, S4980 [12JY], H5072 [19JY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6653, S6671 [21SE], H6352 [14NO]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760, S1761 [15MR]

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 4194), H1305 [8MR]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Coins: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see S. 3612), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6495), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (see H.R. 6133), H4907 [17JY]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

Delphi Corp.: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Education: reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (see H. Res. 779), H5922 [12SE]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide growth and stability funding (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 3793), H78 [18JA]

Employment: establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H692 [9FE]

Financial institutions: allow non-federally insured credit unions to become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (see H.R. 6105), H4827 [11JY]

——— allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Government regulations: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN] (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3818), H158 [24JA]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 4144), H1209 [6MR]

Iran: provide for imposition of sanctions relative to the National Iranian Oil Co. and the National Iranian Tanker Co. (see H.R. 3843), H218 [31JA]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (see H.R. 6571), H6306 [12OC]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see S. 2049), S208 [31JA]

Motor vehicles: establish a pilot program to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle (see H.R. 6662), H6806 [13DE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S132 [26JA]

National Directory of New Hires: expand authority to access for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 5543), H2441 [8MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (see S. 3363), S4773 [29JN]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3162 [18MY]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (see H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 668), H3266 [30MY]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (see S. 3589), S6545 [20SE]

Presidential appointments: specify further conditions under which payment for services of a recess appointee may not be made from the Treasury (see H.R. 4364), H1914 [17AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 4104), H1016 [28FE]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (see H. Res. 515), H25 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA] (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see S. 3517), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6331), H5706 [2AU]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Taxation: disapprove rule relative to taxable medical devices (see S.J. Res. 51), S8364 [21DE]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— prevent fraudulent use of taxpayer identification numbers of residents of U.S. territories and possessions to be used to obtain a credit or refund on tax returns (see H.R. 6583), H6323 [2NO]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see S. 2083), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3877), H374 [1FE]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

U.S. Employee Ownership Bank: establish (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 4107), H1099 [29FE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Letters

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5616 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5616 [1AU]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1825 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1825 [16AP]

No More Solyndras Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6008 [14SE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5618 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5618 [1AU]

Statutory public debt limit increase: Robert Boudiette, Jr., S92 [26JA]

Lists

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control specially designated nationals and blocked persons, H5569 [1AU]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5302 [24JY], H5141 [24JY]

Statutory Debt Limit: President Obama, S37 [23JA], H7 [13JA]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6022 [14SE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), S83 [26JA]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

California: eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068, H1069 [29FE]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383 [1AU]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance, H3355 [31MY]

Dept. of Energy: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

——— ensure the innovative technology loan guarantee program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016, H6019–H6022 [14SE]

——— innovative technology loan guarantee program nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5930, H5932 [13SE], H6004–H6024, H6049 [14SE], E1549 [18SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), motion to recommit, H6022, H6023 [14SE]

Detroit, MI: provide growth and stability funding (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

Financial institutions: Federal Home Loan Banks anniversary, E1831 [29NO]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

FRS: move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

Government regulations: include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1926, H1934, H1938, H1944–H1946 [18AP], E592, E599 [19AP]

——— ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (H.R. 104), H3950 [21JN]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740–H5742 [10SE], E1471 [11SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), H5613–H5616 [1AU], E1424 [3AU]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (H.R. 1621), E814 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: establish a pilot program to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle (H.R. 6662), E1932 [13DE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), Senate amendment, H5072 [19JY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (H. Res. 668), H7280–H7282 [19DE], E1987 [21DE]

Office of Financial Research: repeal, H2603 [10MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 4104), H5616–H5618 [1AU]

Public debt: ceiling, H5932 [13SE], H6786 [13DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H37, H45, H54–H69 [18JA], E47, E48 [19JA], E69 [25JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H46–H53 [18JA]

——— increase statutory limit, H1578 [27MR], H2826 [17MY], H5752 [10SE]

Rendell, Ed: investigation into fees collected for speeches supporting removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from Dept. of State list of foreign terrorist organizations, E472 [28MR]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Taxation: extend the Build America Bonds program (H.R. 11), H3407 [5JN]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (H.R. 6050), E1172 [28JN]

Troubled Asset Relief Program: economic effects, H2314 [7MY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), H1824–H1826 [16AP]

——— mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), Senate amendments, H6352, H6353 [14NO]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), H1442, H1443 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Berner, Richard B.: nomination to be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director, S6793 [14NO], S8628 [1JA]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

Economy: impact of Government bailout of automobile industry, S3892 [11JN]

Eximbank: make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154, S3157 [15MY]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103–S5105 [18JY]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

FRS: reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

International economic relations: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S1608 [13MR], S2384 [17AP], S3893 [11JN], S4815 [10JY]

——— manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and refusal to provide administrative documentation to Congress, S6793 [14NO]

Iran: exempt from sanctions humanitarian trade licensed by Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S3324 [21MY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), S6675 [21SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 1299), S5625 [26JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), S7706 [10DE]

Mazur, Mark J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Tax Policy, S4668, S4685 [27JN], S5655 [30JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4980 [12JY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), S4781 [29JN]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (S. 3589), S6553 [20SE]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273, S2274 [29MR], S6004 [2AU]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S83–S87, S89–S95 [26JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), unanimous-consent agreement, S77 [24JA]

Rutherford, Matthew S.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Financial Markets, S4668, S4685 [27JN], S5655 [30JY]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Taxation: Build America Bonds program, S836 [16FE]

——— establish Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) Bonds program, S836, S838 [16FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2453), S6671 [21SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760 [15MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 112–736), H7516 [31DE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 98, Disapprove the President’s Exercise of Authority To Increase the Debt Limit: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 112–365), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

Nomination of Christy L. Romero To Be Dept. of the Treasury Troubled Assest Relief Program Special Inpsector General: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Mark J. Mazur To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Tax Policy: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Matthew S. Rutherford To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Financial Markets: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4773 [29JN]

Nomination of Richard B. Berner To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

U.S. Covered Bond Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 940) (H. Rept. 112–407), H1152 [5MR]

U.S. Secret Service Retirement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1515) (S. Rept. 112–205), S6062 [10SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Business Tax Reform: Executive Office of the President, H1225 [7MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 515, consideration of H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H46 [18JA]

H. Res. 668, refer to the Court of Federal claims H.R. 5862, pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets, H7280 [19DE]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H54 [18JA]

H.R. 886, U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S1761 [15MR], H1442 [21MR]

H.R. 2139, Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5740 [10SE]

H.R. 2453, Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, S6671 [21SE], H1824 [16AP]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 3187, March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act, H5613 [1AU]

H.R. 4104, Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, H5616 [1AU]

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

S. 1299, mint coins in commemoration of centennial of Lions Clubs establishment, S5625 [26JY]

S. 2253, Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act, S2247 [29MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 3363, National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt, S4781 [29JN], H5613 [1AU]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S.J. Res. 34, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, S45 [23JA]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Maritime Administration; Surface Transportation Board

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608, S8609 [31DE], H7584 [2JA]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S504, S505, S536, S538, S539, S540, S541, S543 [9FE], S570, S571, S572, S573, S574, S575, S576, S577, S581, S582 [13FE], S639, S640, S641, S642, S645, S646, S647, S650, S651, S652, S653, S654, S655, S656, S657 [14FE], S686, S687, S705, S706, S707, S708, S787, S788, S789, S790, S791, S792, S794, S795, S796, S797 [15FE], S860, S861, S862, S863, S864, S865, S866, S867, S870, S871, S872, S873, S874 [16FE], S913, S914, S919, S924, S925, S926, S927, S928, S1018, S1019 [17FE], S1051, S1052, S1053 [27FE], S1079, S1090, S1095, S1096, S1097 [28FE], S1151, S1152 [29FE], S1179, S1210, S1364, S1365, S1367 [1MR], S1385, S1386, S1387, S1389, S1392, S1395, S1396, S1397, S1398, S1399 [5MR], S1426, S1427, S1429, S1430 [6MR], S1463, S1464, S1466, S1467, S1468, S1470 [7MR], S1505, S1512, S1515, S1517, S1531, S1533, S1534, S1535, S1544, S1548, S1556 [8MR], S1573 [12MR], S1593, S1597, S1601, S1602, S1603, S1605, S1618 [13MR], S1647 [14MR], S1814 [19MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1750 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Analyses

National Park System Critical Authorities Act (S. 3398), S5137 [18JY]

National Rail System Preservation, Expansion, and Development Act, S1655–S1657 [14MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Central Subway Needs Money To Fulfill Potential, H4137 [27JN]

Conservatives Should Break Transportation Bill Gridlock, S4707 [28JN]

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: reauthorize surface transportation research, technology, training, intelligent transportation, and university transportation programs, and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (see H.R. 3833), H186 [27JA]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see S. 3263), S3729 [5JN]

——— issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H4863 [12JY]

——— prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (see H.R. 5950), H3707 [15JN]

Bridges: provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Ecology and environment: issue categorical exclusions from requirement that an environmental assessment or impact statement be prepared for highway safety improvement projects (see H.R. 6387), H5922 [12SE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 533), H373 [1FE]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (see H.R. 6586), H6328 [9NO]

——— provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

Federal Highway Administration: establish position of Recovered Mineral Component Ombudsman in the Office of Pavement Technology (see H.R. 6492), H6274 [21SE]

Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program: modify by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H1304 [8MR]

Law enforcement: provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 4398), H1977 [18AP]

Motor vehicles: ensure that on-duty time for certain commercial motor vehicle drivers does not include waiting time at natural gas or oil well sites (see H.R. 6451), H6230 [20SE]

——— establish a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens for preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators (see H.R. 6641), H6675 [5DE]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 3502), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6094), H4774 [10JY]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

——— withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (see H.R. 4236), H1497 [21MR]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (see S. 3398), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6610), H6505 [28NO]

Ports: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (see H.R. 3838), H186 [27JA]

Power resources: impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

Railroads: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (see H.R. 4361), H1845 [16AP]

——— make capital grants for certain freight rail economic development projects (see H.R. 4272), H1641 [27MR]

Roads and highways: conduct a study of economically beneficial uses of rights-of-way associated with certain highways (see H.R. 6541), H6276 [21SE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (see H.R. 4239), H1541 [22MR] (see H.R. 4276, 4281), H1739 [28MR] (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP] (see H.R. 6057), H4603 (see H.R. 6058), H4604 [28JN] (see H.R. 6064), H4654 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (see H. Res. 600), H1739 [28MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— prioritize local comments when selecting a toll pilot project (see H.R. 5713), H2644 [10MY]

Taxation: extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund and provide revenues for highway programs (see S. 2132), S1049 [27FE] (see H.R. 3864), H374 [1FE]

Transformational infrastructure competitive grant program: establish (see H.R. 4352), H1845 [16AP]

Transportation: amend certain motor vehicle safety laws (see H.R. 6051), H4603 [28JN]

——— help leverage private investment for transit-oriented development near transit stations (see S. 2053), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3854), H218 [31JA]

Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Travel and tourism: require priority visa processing for visitors to national heritage areas or national parks and make infrastructure grants to communities hosting these areas (see H.R. 6130), H4868 [13JY]

Veterans: establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see S. 2084), S494 [9FE]

Chronologies

Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislative action, S4179 [14JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE], S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Conference reports

FAA Modernization and Reform Act (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula: A. Webster Demmert III, Klawock Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— Dawn Hutchison, Wrangell Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— John Gomez, Jr., Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Joseph D. Hamilton, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Myron P. Naneng, Sr., Association of Village Council Presidents, S695 [15FE]

——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S694 [15FE]

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, S404 [9FE]

——— Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

——— Transportation Construction Coalition, S416 [9FE]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights: several Senators, S4180 [14JN]

Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act: Gregory M. Cohen, American Highway Users Alliance, H5606 [1AU]

Surface Transportation Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, Ed Rendell, and Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, Building America’s Future Education Fund, H2102 [25AP]

Lists

House of Representatives staff who worked on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H455 [3FE]

Staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), E1223 [11JY]

Surface transportation extensions passed in the House of Representatives, H1756 [29MR]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S382 [7FE], S686 [15FE], S1172, S1179 [1MR], S1518 [8MR], S1605 [13MR], S1650 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H733 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Aviation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (H.R. 5950), H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H4143, H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H1578 [27MR]

Bridges: provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), E83 [27JA]

California: high-speed rail project funding, H4141 [27JN]

——— high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]

Cincinnati, OH: prohibit funding for streetcar project, H4147 [27JN]

Contracts: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and fund the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H445–H447 [3FE]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H192 [31JA]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H447–H456 [3FE], E142, E147 [6FE], E155 [7FE]

——— clarify that fractional aviation is non-commercial and not subject to commercial aviation ticket tax, H456 [3FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), H6335–H6337, H6341 [13NO]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), Senate amendment, H7584 [2JA]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100–H5102 [23JY]

Federal Highway Administration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act relative to the cliff swallow or barn swallow, H4148 [27JN]

Federal Railroad Administration: funding, H4045, H4046 [26JN]

Federal Transit Administration: formula and bus grants funding, H4041, H4042 [26JN]

——— funding, H4047, H4048 [26JN]

Government regulations: submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

High-speed rail projects: funding, E1239 [12JY]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, H3664 [8JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— increase minimum rate of return to States for payments made through the Federal gas tax, H3505–H3509 [6JN]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (H.R. 632), H3507 [6JN]

Information technology: prohibit funding to implement regulations to mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles, H4149, H4150 [27JN]

International Highway Technology Scanning Program: prohibit funding, H4141 [27JN]

Law enforcement: provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 4398), E573 [18AP]

Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Deployment Program: funding, E1237 [12JY]

Maritime Administration: identify actions to enable qualified U.S. flag capacity to meet national defense requirements, H6643 [5DE], E855 [18MY]

——— Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program funding, H4051 [26JN]

——— Maritime Security Program and Cargo Preference Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

Minority Business Resource Center: funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208–H213 [31JA]

——— prohibit funding to study alternatives to the current system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including systems based on the number of miles traveled by each vehicle, H4137–H4139 [27JN]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): tribute to Committee of Conference members and staff, E1223 [11JY]

National Defense Transportation Day: observance, E815 [16MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: development of alcohol detection system to prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities, H4107, H4108 [27JN]

——— State enforcement of law relative to motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus funding, H4045 [26JN]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (H.R. 6610), E1823 [28NO]

National Transportation Week: observance, E815 [16MY]

Office of Civil Rights: funding, H4036, H4037 [26JN]

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization: funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: funding, H4052 [26JN]

——— prohibit requirement of placement of line markers other than at public road crossings and railroad crossings, H4140, H4141 [27JN]

Portland, OR: streetcar investment anchored revitalization project funding, H518 [7FE]

Ports: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), E81 [27JA]

Projects of National and Regional Significance Program: funding, H4041 [26JN]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045–H3049 [17MY], E910 [30MY]

Railroads: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses, E515 [30MR]

——— develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (H.R. 4361), E520 [16AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1448 [21MR], H1519, H1520 [22MR], H1586, H1594, H1595, H1603–H1608 [27MR], H1645, H1650, H1668, H1669 [28MR], H1746, H1747, H1750, H1756–H1761 [29MR], H1927, H1928, H1930, H1935 [18AP], H1994 [19AP], E418 [22MR], E513, E514 [30MR], E539 [16AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1600–H1609 [27MR], H1755, H1775, H1776 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4276), H1755 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1751–H1762 [29MR], E513, E514 [30MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1744–H1751 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817, H3881 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025, H4041 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3788–H3797 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN], E1149 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 6064), H4637 [29JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3652–H3658 [7JN]

——— permit Federal regulation and review of tolls and toll increases on certain surface transportation facilities (H.R. 3684), E57 [23JA]

——— prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

——— remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, H4623 [29JN]

——— streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

Safe Routes to School Program: funding, E1238 [12JY]

——— reauthorize and improve, H731 [15FE]

Safety: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians, H4624 [29JN]

——— distracted driving prevention and research funding through reductions in financial management funding, H4035, H4036 [26JN]

San Francisco, CA: Central Subway project funding, H4136, H4137 [27JN]

States: distracted driving prevention grant funding, H3953–H3955 [21JN], E1149 [27JN]

Surface Transportation Board: funding, H4053 [26JN]

Territories: provide for participation in Federal-aid highway discretionary programs (H.R. 2734), H4625 [29JN]

——— Territorial Highway Program funding, H4625, H4626 [29JN]

Transformational infrastructure competitive grant program: establish (H.R. 4352), H6163 [20SE]

Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H732 [15FE]

——— authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 897), H5604–H5606 [1AU]

——— encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

——— extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE], E71 [25JA]

Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program: funding, H4032, H4037, H4038, H4040, H4041 [26JN], H4119 [27JN], E1239 [12JY]

——— making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 5976), H4037 [26JN], H4119 [27JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4048–H4050 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (S. 3263), S3731 [5JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

BIA: revised funding formula for Indian Reservation Roads program, S692–S696 [15FE]

Bridges: allow funds to be used to repair or reconstruct a bridge on non-National Highway Systems Federal-aid highways, S1188 [1MR]

——— off-system bridge program funding, S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

——— repairs and reconstruction funding, S4619 [26JN]

Budget: reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1517, S1518, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

Congested Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program: grant States use of funds toward transit system programs, S1131 [29FE]

Depts. of Agriculture and Transportation: conduct study of rural transportation issues relative to movement of agricultural products and domestically produced renewable fuels and resources for electricity production, S4350 [20JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S4118 [13JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S329, S333–S344 [6FE], S382–S385 [7FE], S4194 [14JN]

——— authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), unanimous-consent agreement, S327 [2FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608 [31DE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4708 [28JN], S4733, S4740 [29JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4176–S4180, S4182, S4183 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2211 [29MR]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment, S1592 [13MR]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches, S1188 [1MR], S5178 [19JY]

——— improve safety of motorcoaches (S. 453), S7342 [3DE]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (S. 3398), S5136 [18JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8626, S8631 [1JA]

Projects of National and Regional Significance Program: funding, S1131 [29FE]

Railroads: allow Federal funds made available for purchase of rolling stock to be used to purchase any equipment used for high-speed rail, S1652 [14MR]

——— establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway, S665 [15FE]

——— positive railroad control crash avoidance systems implementation, S820 [16FE]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647–S1650 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2209–S2212 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S364–S366 [7FE], S423–S486 [9FE], S545, S550, S559, S561 [13FE], S585, S587, S593–S595, S599, S605, S607, S609 [14FE], S661–S665, S671, S672, S685–S690, S692–S697 [15FE], S818–S822, S826, S832, S836–S838, S842 [16FE], S880, S885, S886, S892 [17FE], S1072, S1073, S1077–S1083, S1085 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112–S1139, S1141, S1142, S1155, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173, S1179, S1188, S1189 [1MR], S1371–S1373 [2MR], S1376 [5MR], S1405, S1407–S1410 [6MR], S1434, S1435, S1437, S1440–S1443, S1448–S1452 [7MR], S1495–S1497, S1502–S1536 [8MR], S1561–S1564, S1572, S1573 [12MR], S1583, S1589–S1606, S1608, S1609 [13MR], S1639, S1641, S1644, S1645, S1647–S1662, S1667 [14MR], S1729 [15MR], S1877 [21MR], S1955, S1986–S1988 [22MR], S2009, S2013 [26MR], S2049, S2050, S2056–S2059, S2062, S2076 [27MR], S2135, S2149, S2157 [28MR], S2202–S2204, S2206, S2208, S2209 [29MR], S2314 [16AP], S2384–S2386 [17AP], S2458, S2476, S2487 [18AP], S2590 [23AP], S3067 [10MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S400–S406, S414–S417, S420–S423 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), unanimous-consent agreement, S838 [16FE], S1455 [7MR], S1573 [12MR], S1814 [19MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), unanimous-consent request, S1409, S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2052 [27MR], S2202–S2204, S2206, S2208–S2212 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), unanimous-consent request, S2209–S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S3744 [6JN], S3813, S3815, S3827 [7JN], S3957 [12JN], S4114–S4118 [13JN], S4165, S4195 [14JN], S4452 [25JN], S4659 [27JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), insert S. 1813 language in lieu, S2615 [24AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 6064), S4779 [29JN]

——— increase Federal cost share for emergency relief permanent repairs in extreme disasters, S1648 [14MR]

——— prohibit imposition of new tolls on the Federal-aid system, S1592 [13MR], S1648, S1649 [14MR]

——— provide States with additional flexibility to implement tolls on interstate highways, S1648, S1649 [14MR]

——— remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, S1593–S1596 [13MR]

Senate: tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S1644 [14MR]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

States: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S405 [9FE]

Transportation: encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in public transportation projects, S4755 [29JN]

——— ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, S665 [15FE]

Reports filed

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 112–396), H696 [13FE]

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1950) (S. Rept. 112–238), S6744 [13NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 600) (H. Rept. 112–424), H1739 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112–381), H373 [1FE]

Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2132) (S. Rept. 112–152), S1049 [27FE]

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449) (S. Rept. 112–261), S8363 [21DE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1813), S350 [6FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Summaries

Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S. 1335), S4179 [14JN]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 533, consideration of conference report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H445 [3FE]

H. Res. 600, consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1744 [29MR]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 897, Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act, H5605 [1AU]

H.R. 4239, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1600–H1603 [27MR]

H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1752–H1755 [29MR]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 6064, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act, H4637–H4641 [29JN]

H.R. 6586, FAA authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies extension, H6335 [13NO]

H.R. 6586, Space Exploration Sustainability Act, S8609 [31DE]

S. 1335, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, S4733–S4735 [29JN], H5100 [23JY]

S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S423–S484 [9FE]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS related term(s) Veterans

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Benefits: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Cemeteries and funerals: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S8226 [19DE]

Colleges and universities: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8224 [19DE], H7439 [30DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3331, H3340, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3364 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Employment: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6065 [10SE], S6110, S6111, S6112, S6113, S6233 [11SE], S6259, S6260, S6275, S6276, S6277, S6278, S6279, S6280, S6283 [12SE], S6346, S6347, S6348, S6349, S6350, S6351, S6357, S6358, S6360, S6361, S6363, S6368, S6369 [13SE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8045, S8046 [13DE]

Articles and editorials

GOP Budget Doesn’t Even Say the Word ‘‘Veteran’’, E425 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see S. 3689), S8138 [18DE]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Benefits: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide veterans, when they electronically file claims for benefits, with notice that relevant services may be available to them from veterans service organizations (see S. 3052), S3042 [9MY]

Canada: establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown to track possible exposure to toxins (see H.R. 6534), H6276 [21SE]

Cemeteries and funerals: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see S. 3202), S3280 [17MY] (see H.R. 6073), H4655 [29JN]

Claims: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 6464), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 5881), H3362 [31MY]

Colleges and universities: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that have a certain cohort default rate from receiving veterans’ education benefits (see H.R. 5836), H3161 [18MY]

Contracts: clarify contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 4048), H900 [16FE]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

David F. Winder Dept. of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mansfield, OH: designate (see S. 3238), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 6269), H5629 [1AU]

——— award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Labor: establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3215), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4460 [25JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: establish a grant pilot program to provide housing for elderly homeless veterans (see H.R. 5861), H3266 [30MY]

Disabled: extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member (see H.R. 4299), H1803 [29MR]

——— improve authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to blind veterans (see H.R. 5999), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see S. 3206), S3280 [17MY]

Diseases: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 4869), H2204 [26AP]

Education: eliminate time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to certain educational assistance (see H.R. 4140), H1153 [5MR]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— make permanent the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance (see H.R. 4300), H1803 [29MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

Employment: establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3429), S5304 [24JY] (see S. 3457), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6455), H6231 [20SE] (see H.R. 6563), H6284 [25SE]

——— improve employment services for veterans by consolidating various programs (see H.R. 4072), H943 [17FE]

——— improve provision of work-study allowances for individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs (see S. 3503), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (see H.R. 4288), H1740 [28MR]

Excellence in Veterans Education Award: establish (see H.R. 4052), H900 [16FE]

Federal employees: ensure that employees who violate certain civil laws do not receive bonuses (see H.R. 4481), H2064 [24AP]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (see H.R. 6372), H5859 [11SE]

Government regulations: improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 5948), H3702 [12JN]

Grant and Per Diem Program: enable certain nonprofit organizations that serve homeless veterans to participate to provide transitional housing or facilities for homeless veterans (see H.R. 5830), H3161 [18MY]

Health: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (see H.R. 6393), H5999 [13SE]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see H.R. 6297), H5705 [2AU]

——— expand eligibility for veteran reimbursement for emergency treatment provided in non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 4246), H1542 [22MR]

——— improve utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for veterans’ health care (see H.R. 4023), H725 [14FE]

——— make supplemental appropriations for medical and prosthetic research (see H.R. 6071), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide dental care to veterans awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 5653), H2565 [9MY]

——— recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment (see H.R. 4327), H1804 [29MR]

——— reimburse eligible veterans who are entitled to Medicare benefits for Medicare deductibles and other expenses owed by veterans for certain treatment provided in non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 4245), H1542 [22MR]

Health care facilities: authorize certain major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (see H.R. 6375), H5859 [11SE]

——— designate certain medical facilities as health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 4042), H801 [15FE]

Health care professionals: extend authority to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations (see H.R. 5880), H3362 [31MY]

Homeless: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 3049), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4287), H1740 [28MR]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (see S. 3309), S4238 [18JN]

——— improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4238 [18JN]

——— require recipients of grants and other assistance for provision of housing and other services to homeless veterans to comply with certain codes (see H.R. 4079), H943 [17FE]

Mental health: provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

Mortgages: make home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 4482), H2064 [24AP]

Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program: improve (see S. 3348), S4674 [27JN]

National cemeteries: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see S. 2244), S2166 [28MR]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National Veterans Support Network: establish (see S. 3082), S3084 [10MY]

Nonprofit organizations: award grants for construction of facilities for temporary lodging in connection with the examination, treatment, or care of a veteran (see S. 3324), S4368 [20JN]

Oahu, HI: carry out a major medical facility project lease for an outpatient clinic at Ewa Plain (see S. 3336), S4418 [21JN]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H374 [1FE]

Pensions: consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see S. 3270), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 6171), H5200 [24JY]

——— improve for surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans (see H.R. 4371), H1914 [17AP]

Philadelphia, PA: encourage the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to form an advisory committee to consider naming the hospital in honor of an individual or group of veterans (see H. Res. 625), H2031 [19AP]

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: provide additional assistance to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program: remove the maximum payment amount for certain qualified losses (see H.R. 4978), H2267 [27AP]

Small business: give preference to veteran-owned local contractors (see H.R. 6004), H3974 [21JN]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (see H.R. 6374), H5859 [11SE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (see S. 2045), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4213), H1390 [19MR]

Veterans: allow recipients of Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care benefits to be eligible for supplemental dental and vision insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (see H.R. 6580), H6318 [26OC]

——— authorize transport of individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (see S. 3511), S5977 [2AU]

——— enhance and expand assistance to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (see S. 3349), S4674 [27JN]

——— establish veterans’ treatment courts (see S. 3702), S8302 [20DE]

——— exempt health care programs from sequestration (see S. 2128), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 3895), H475 [3FE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY] (see S. 3236), S3630 [24MY]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4114), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 4142), H1153 [5MR]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN]

Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education: reauthorize (see S. 3282), S3900 [11JN]

Veterans Health Administration: reorganize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (see S. 3084), S3084 [10MY]

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program: improve by providing assistance for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time (see H.R. 6577), H6312 [19OC]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see S. 3603), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6443), H6151 [19SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Employment: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Employment: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5724 [31JY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5805 [1AU], S5901 [2AU], S6025 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6259 [12SE], S6396 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, H3005 [17MY]

——— ensure extension of certain benefits and programs for active duty servicemembers and veterans, H5970 [13SE]

Benefits: eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

Butler, PA: construction of VA health care center offsite from Butler Medical Center, H3318 [31MY]

Camp Lejeune, NC: presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Cemeteries and funerals: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), H7441–H7446 [30DE]

——— protect freedom of speech of veterans service organizations participating in funerals or memorial services at veterans’ cemeteries, H3343 [31MY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Edward Hines, Jr., Veteran Affairs Hospital, E168 [9FE]

——— tribute to Jesse Brown Veteran Affairs Medical Center, E168 [9FE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: exempt certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities from decommissioning, H531, H532 [7FE]

Colleges and universities: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), Senate amendment, H7439–H7442 [30DE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5817–H5821 [11SE]

Congress: notify of departmental conferences, H5430 [31JY]

Crime: require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities, H5428, H5429 [31JY]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Dallas VA Medical Center for participation in Valentines to Veterans program, H228 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide VA medical personnel access to medical records of soldiers in order to coordinate care and treatment, H3316, H3317 [31MY]

——— require status report on sharing of environmental exposure incident data with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H3130 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (H.R. 3298), H1553–H1555 [26MR], H1744 [29MR]

——— prohibit funding to enforce regulations against veterans’ preferences in Dept. of HUD financed housing for the elderly built on a VA campus or using a VA-enhanced use lease, H4144 [27JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— extend pay freeze of civilian employees, H3319, H3339 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H603 [8FE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3180 [30MY], H3277, H3309–H3346, H3356–H3360 [31MY], E957, E958, E963, E965, E966 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreement, H3331 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5206 [25JY]

——— make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, H3129 [18MY]

——— submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H5428 [31JY]

Education: improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

Employment: improve certain laws relative to employment and training of veterans (H.R. 2433), H3270 [31MY]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (H.R. 4288), E469 [28MR]

Federal employees: assess skills of certain employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration, H5428 [31JY]

——— prohibit funding for payment of employee performance awards, H3346 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding for salary or compensation of a Director of Construction and Facilities Management who does not meet certain qualifications, H3344 [31MY]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (H.R. 6372), E1474 [11SE]

Federal Mortuary Affairs Advisory Commission: establish, H3033 [17MY]

Government regulations: improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (H.R. 5948), H6088–H6094 [19SE]

Health: allow veterans in rural areas to visit an approved non-departmental health care provider in their area, H3327, H3328 [31MY]

——— consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (H.R. 6393), H5970 [13SE]

Health care facilities: address delays in expansion of medical facility in Lafayette, LA, and construction of new medical facility in Lake Charles, LA, H1369 [19MR]

——— authorize certain major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (H.R. 6375), H6094–H6096 [19SE], E1605 [21SE]

——— ensure timely payments to non-VA medical providers, H3317 [31MY]

Homeless: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (H.R. 4287), E478 [28MR]

Houston, TX: misplaced grave markers at Houston National Cemetery, H1301 [8MR]

Louisiana: expedite delivery of health care to veterans at VA community-based outpatient clinics in Lafayette, LA, and Lake Charles, LA, H2143 [26AP]

Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA: designate (H.R. 3197), H7330, H7331 [19DE]

Mental health: post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3327 [31MY]

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H3322 [31MY]

Miami, FL: Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center operating room construction funding, E1605 [21SE]

Montgomery GI Bill: anniversary, H3272 [31MY], E958 [1JN]

National cemeteries: prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3342, H3343 [31MY]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: energy management requirements funding, H3326 [31MY]

National Salute to Veteran Patients: observance, E168 [9FE]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: observance, E1641 [21SE]

Oakland, CA: implement plan to address VA regional office disability claims backlog and inaccuracy rates, H2145 [26AP]

Office of Inspector General: permit to review practices relative to collection and content of bids for certain veterans’ hospital construction projects, H3326, H3327 [31MY]

Orlando, FL: address issues in management of VA Medical Center construction project, H3277, H3319 [31MY]

Philippines: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (H.R. 210), E200 [15FE]

Plymouth, MA: opening of Veterans Outreach Clinic, E1412 [3AU]

Small business: revise enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or by service-disabled veterans, H5430 [31JY]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate, H7446 [30DE]

——— designate (H.R. 6374), H6477, H6478 [28NO]

——— opening, E1500 [12SE], E1660 [28SE]

Veterans: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts, H2389 [8MY]

——— health care funding, H3235 [30MY]

——— improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), H4660, H4663, H4664 [9JY]

——— provide veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan access to health and mental health services, H1394 [20MR], E425 [22MR]

——— recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, H1276 [8MR], H3340, H3341 [31MY], H5295 [26JY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (H.R. 6443), H7331–H7333 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

American Heart Association: tribute to participation in Go Red for Women cardiovascular disease awareness campaign, S4293 [19JN]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (S. 3689), S8139 [18DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, S6096 [11SE]

——— improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S3504 [23MY]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 3322), S5848 [1AU]

Benefits: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve veterans assistance programs, S5154 [18JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, S7160 [29NO], S7284, S7286 [30NO]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

Camp Lejeune, NC: call for release of government records regarding the contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune, NC, S5190 [19JY]

——— furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed when the well water was contaminated (S. 277), S4619 [26JN]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

Caribou, ME: anniversary of Veterans’ Community Based Outpatient Clinic, S4148 [13JN]

Cemeteries and funerals: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S3287 [17MY], S8231 [19DE]

Civil liberties: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

Colleges and universities: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8229 [19DE]

David F. Winder Dept. of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mansfield, OH: designate (S. 3238), S4780 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish drug take-back program, S7205 [29NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7146 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4461–S4463 [25JN], S4719 [28JN], S6719 [13NO]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Diseases: tribute to Dept. of Veterans Affairs and NIH research into deep brain stimulation therapy for Parkinson’s disease, S5474 [26JY]

Employment: ensure veterans jobs corps program counselors are available to veterans in rural areas, S6315 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5319 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY], S6260 [12SE], S6289–S6292, S6294, S6296, S6298, S6315–S6318, S6330 [13SE], S6393, S6395–S6405 [19SE], S6488 [20SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5805, S5825 [1AU], S5921, S5934, S5950 [2AU], S6025 [10SE], S6075, S6077, S6080–S6083, S6095 [11SE], S6246–S6249, S6254–S6259 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), unanimous-consent agreement, S6332 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), unanimous-consent request, S6260, S6261 [12SE]

——— veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Hazardous substances: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

Health: fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), S6077 [11SE]

Health care facilities: authorize certain major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (H.R. 6375), S6671 [21SE]

Homeless: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (S. 3049), S3044 [9MY]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (S. 3309), S4241 [18JN]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: dedication, S122 [26JA]

Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program: improve (S. 3348), S4682 [27JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 455), S3090 [10MY], S3658 [24MY]

——— observance, S4719 [28JN]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

Oahu, HI: carry out a major medical facility project lease for an outpatient clinic at Ewa Plain (S. 3336), S4422 [21JN]

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6004 [2AU]

Small business: treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8046 [13DE]

Veterans: enhance and expand assistance to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (S. 3349), S4682 [27JN]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), S6721 [13NO]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

——— tribute to Caregiver Support Program, S5200 [19JY]

Veterans Health Administration: reorganize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (S. 3084), S3416 [22MY]

Veterans Jobs Corps Act: violation of Budget Control Act by increasing authority and outlays above Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) allocation, S6317 [13SE], S6396 [19SE]

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program: implementation, S4930 [12JY]

Women: expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, S2078 [27MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Policy To Improve Outreach and Transparency to Veterans and Service Members Through Information on Institutions of Higher Learning: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 112–646), H5764 [10SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Nomination of Thomas S. Sowers II, To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4114) (H. Rept. 112–486), H3161 [18MY]

Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5948) (H. Rept. 112–678), H6150 [19SE]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Resolutions by organizations

National security and veterans’ benefits funding: El Paso County, TX, Commissioners Court, E439 [26MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 3197, Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA, H7330 [19DE]

H.R. 4057, Dept. of Veterans Affairs comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning, H5817 [11SE]

H.R. 4114, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4663 [9JY]

H.R. 5948, Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act, H6088–H6092 [19SE]

H.R. 6374, Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA, H6477 [28NO]

H.R. 6375, VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act, H6094 [19SE]

H.R. 6443, William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL, H7331 [19DE]

S. 2045, require U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia, S8046 [13DE]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 3202, Dignified Burial of Veterans Act, S3287 [17MY], H7442–H7445 [30DE]

S. 3238, David F. Winder Dept. of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mansfield, OH, S4780 [29JN]

S. 3309, Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act, S4242 [18JN]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. 3336, carry out a major Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility project lease for an outpatient clinic at Ewa Plain, Oahu, HI, S4422 [21JN]

S. 3348, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program improvement, S4682 [27JN]

S. Res. 455, National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, S3089 [10MY], S3658 [24MY]

Tributes

Derwinski, Edward J., H92 [23JA]

DEPORT CONVICTED FOREIGN CRIMINALS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3256), H1629 [27MR], H4689 [10JY], H6708 [12DE]

DeROUEN, ROSE

Remarks in House

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization): Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

DEROUIN, PETE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1407 [3AU]

DERRICK, SCOTT

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

DERRY, MARK

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

DERWINSKI, EDWARD J. (a former Representative from Illinois)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H92 [23JA], E83 [27JA]

DES JARDIN, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1713 [19OC]

DES MOINES, IA

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E980 [5JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to Iowa Air National Guard 132d Fighter Wing, E1538 [14SE]

Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1362 [31JY]

——— inclusion in Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve list of top employers, E919 [31MY]

DES MOINES, WA

Remarks in House

Highline Community College: anniversary, E237 [24FE]

DESAI, ANUJ C.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S323 [2FE]

DESAI, KETAKI

Remarks in House

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

DeSALVO FAMILY

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas Farm Bureau: Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743 [11DE]

DeSANTO, FRED

Remarks in House

Pittston (PA) Dispatch: Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E326 [7MR]

DESCHUTES COUNTY, OR

Subpoena Notices

Circuit Court for Deshutes County, OR, H185 [27JA]

DeSERIO, ALFRED L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E746 [9MY]

DESIGNER ANABOLIC STEROID CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

Letters

Provisions: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3431), S5383–S5385 [25JY]

DESIGNER’S ATTIC (business)

Remarks in House

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]

DesJARLAIS, SCOTT (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H512 [6FE]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H476 [3FE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H694 [9FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3105 [17MY]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H5860 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H513 [6FE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of Transportation: clarify congressional intent of agricultural hours-of-service regulations relative to the delivery of agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 3265), H79 [18JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2447 [8MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H115 [23JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H3105 [17MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H1135 [1MR]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3703 [12JN]

Health: repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 2206), H3976 [21JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H966 [27FE]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H6001 [13SE]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H6234 [20SE]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H220 [31JA]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals (see H.R. 4127), H1133 [1MR]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1978 [18AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H159 [24JA]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1543 [22MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H5292 [25JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1100 [29FE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1916 [17AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6069 [18SE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H5010 [18JY]

Taxation: make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H115 [23JA]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1100 [29FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5010 [18JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4656 [29JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3976 [21JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H3733 [18JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (H.R. 3848), H219 [31JA]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (H.J. Res. 112), H3733 [18JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (H.R. 5044), H2277 [27AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6301 [5OC], H6305 [12OC]

Remarks

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5165 [24JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348 [14NO], H7363 [20DE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1386, H1387, H1388 [19MR], H1400 [20MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4746 [10JY]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (H.J. Res. 112), H4746 [10JY]

Medicaid: reform, H5184, H5186 [24JY]

Medicare: reform, H792 [15FE], H1386, H1387, H1388 [19MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, H5184, H5186 [24JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H792 [15FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4746 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1386, H1387, H1388 [19MR], H1400 [20MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H63 [18JA]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (H.R. 5044), H6102, H6104 [19SE]

Tennessee: decision to not set up State health insurance exchanges, H6767 [13DE]

Votes: position on missed, H3945• [21JN], H4672 [9JY], H5450• [31JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4681 [9JY]

Tributes

Summitt, Pat, H2077 [25AP]

DESSAI, FRENY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6469 [19SE]

DETERS, KYLE A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

DETROIT, MI

Bills and resolutions

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Detroit Jobs Trust Fund: establish and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H521 [7FE]

Indian Village Tennis Club: anniversary, E462 [28MR]

Metro Detroit Youth Day: observance, E1216 [10JY]

Rodges, Teresa A.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [1JN]

Third New Hope Baptist Church: anniversary, E434 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR]

DETWILER, THOMAS C.

Remarks in House

Paper Industry Management Association: Mill Manager of the Year Award recipient, H2214 [27AP]

DEUTCH, THEODORE E. (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H780 [15FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H337 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1428 [20MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H4605 [28JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H2072 [24AP]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4828 [11JY]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H376 [1FE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H3105 [17MY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1498 [21MR]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H3163 [18MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H3363 [31MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H5526 [31JY]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H220 [31JA]

Courts: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 5163), H2271 [27AP]

——— restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see H.R. 592), H694 [9FE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H1018 [28FE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H3405 [1JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3267 [30MY]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1135 [1MR]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see H.R. 4362), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H571 [7FE]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees (see H.R. 1826), H220 [31JA]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H3808 [19JN]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H2447 [8MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H1571 [26MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H5860 [11SE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H1915 [17AP]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H5711 [2AU]

——— limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H694 [9FE]

——— prohibit trafficking (see H.R. 2554), H5711 [2AU]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6623 [4DE]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2543), H1543 [22MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1498 [21MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H220 [31JA]

——— support regenerative medicine through research funding and commercial development and develop a regulatory environment that enables rapid approval of safe and effective products (see H.R. 1862), H2134 [25AP]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H4158 [27JN]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3164 [18MY]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H4908 [17JY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— condemn President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iran for addressing the U.N. on Yom Kippur (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6276 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H903 [16FE]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (see H.R. 3992), H1018 [28FE]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees (see H.R. 4197), H1498 [21MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H4908 [17JY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6152 [19SE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H1543 [22MR]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H1543 [22MR]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H6279 [21SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H3915 [20JN]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6505 [28NO]

Miami Heat (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 703), H4064 [26JN]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 655), H2646 [10MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1543 [22MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5526 [31JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1571 [26MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H3481 [5JN]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 757), H966 [27FE]

——— provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H5923 [12SE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H4065 [26JN]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H4828 [11JY]

——— wrist watches (see H.R. 5750), H2813 [16MY]

Taxation: close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H2072 [24AP]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4049), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H2134 [25AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2034 [19AP]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1134 [1MR]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide a nonrefundable personal credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs (see H.R. 2755), H1571 [26MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6151 [19SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H3977 [21JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H572 [7FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 6259), H5628 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Financial institutions: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

Iran: expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H1804 [29MR]

Tariff: coffee brewers with milk frothing capacity (see H.R. 5045), H2268 [27AP]

——— electromechanical ice shavers (see H.R. 5046), H2268 [27AP]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H4774 [10JY]

Constitutional authority statements

FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (H.R. 6259), H5630 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5292 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), H6429 [16NO]

Financial institutions: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (H.R. 6510), H6278 [21SE]

Iran: expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (H.R. 4317), H1806 [29MR]

Tariff: coffee brewers with milk frothing capacity (H.R. 5045), H2277 [27AP]

——— electromechanical ice shavers (H.R. 5046), H2277 [27AP]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (H.R. 6095), H4775 [10JY]

Motions

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2008 [19AP]

Proposals

Contemporary Glass Art Awareness Year observance, E1011• [7JN]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5444 [31JY]

Allen, Phillip C.: South Florida Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E119• [2FE]

Boynton Beach, FL: anniversary of Temple Beth Kodesh, E160• [8FE]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Bullying Initiative, E121• [2FE]

Coral Springs, FL: anniversary, E1590• [21SE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6136 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2572 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5789 [11SE]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), H4874 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6237 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6170 [20SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H780, H781 [15FE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7505 [31DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320• [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788• [16NO]

Firearms: gun control, H6820 [17DE]

Florida: tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546• [17AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E53• [23JA]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1482 [21MR]

Health care professionals: prohibit exemption of health care professionals who intentionally harm patients from medical malpractice liability, H1482 [21MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2690 [15MY]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, H593 [8FE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5572 [1AU]

Israel: independence anniversary, H2145 [26AP]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H6378 [15NO]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3258 [30MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6820 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program repeal if failure to implement program would increase Medicaid spending, H337 [1FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H337, H338 [1FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H4919 [18JY]

Power resources: require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

Rotary Day: observance, H1981 [19AP]

SEC: require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran, H5572 [1AU]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H5572 [1AU]

Taxation: prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2008 [19AP]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), motion to recommit, H2008 [19AP]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237 [21SE]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (H.R. 6443), H7332 [19DE]

Tributes

Bernstein, Elaine, E123• [2FE]

Fentin, Annette, E671• [26AP]

Glasser, Diane, E813• [16MY]

Goodman, Stanley and Pearl, E529• [16AP]

Grant, Robert C., E525• [16AP]

Gumm, Annette, E459• [27MR]

Jones, Mike, E521• [16AP]

Kessel, Joan and George, E117• [2FE]

Klein, Jeffrey L., E449• [27MR]

Kling, William, H5776 [11SE]

Levin, Matthew, E1113• [21JN]

Lippman, Frederick, E533• [16AP]

Metcalf, Michael J., H2214 [27AP]

DeVEAUX, WILLIAM P., AND PATRICIA A. MORRIS

Proclamations

Bishop William P. DeVeaux and Dr. Patricia Ann Morris DeVeaux Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1181 [29JN]

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4831, S4833 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Africa: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H2713 [15MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Air pollution: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Children and youth: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4684 [9JY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

——— support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR] (see H.R. 4071), H943 [17FE] (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

Vietnam: prohibit duty-free treatment of imports into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences of the Trade Act (see H.R. 5157), H2271 [27AP]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Letters

Countervailing duties application to nonmarket economy countries: C. David Veal, American Shrimp Processors Association, H1169 [6MR]

Messages

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for South Sudan: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Argentina: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Gibraltar and the Turks and Caicos Islands: President Obama, S4770 [29JN], H4652 [29JN]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for St. Kitts and Nevis: President Obama, S8299 [20DE], H7384 [20DE]

Generalized System of Preferences Least-Developed Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for Senegal: President Obama, H4652 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (H.R. 5748), E788 [15MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

Diseases: HIV/AIDS research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1165, H1166–H1173 [6MR]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1103 [1MR], H1438 [21MR], E276 [29FE], E296 [1MR], E308 [5MR], E322 [6MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (S. Res. 378), S607 [14FE], S803 [15FE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Air pollution: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Children and youth: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 414), S3655–S3657 [24MY], S4812 [10JY]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), S1375 [5MR], S1608 [13MR]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (S. 2153), S1375 [5MR]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

SEC: issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4832, S4833 [10JY]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 112–170), S3514 [23MY]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4105, apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries, H1166 [6MR]

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

S. 414, International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act, S3656 [24MY]

S. 2153, apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries, S1375 [5MR]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

S. Res. 378, express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care, S704, S803 [15FE]

S. Res. 429, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S4833 [10JY]

DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, AND EDUCATION FOR ALIEN MINORS (DREAM) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1842), H3737 [19JN], E1048 [15JN]

Enact (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3068 [10MY], S3260 [17MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4434, S4440–S4441 [25JN], S4645–S4647 [27JN], S4813, S4814 [10JY], S5064, S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6720 [13NO], S6887 [26NO], S7013 [28NO], S7699 [10DE]

DEVER, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6147 [19SE]

DEVEREUX, HELENA

Remarks in House

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

DEVEREUX FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1389 [2AU], E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

DEVIL PUPS, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1309 [24JY]

DEVIL’S STAIRCASE WILDERNESS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

DeVITA, JULIENNE

Essays

State of the Union, S155 [30JA]

DEVLIN, RYAN

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award: recipient, H6662 [5DE]

DEVOTION TO CHILDREN (organization)

Remarks in House

Lauer, William H.: Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901 [11DE]

DEVRING, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E42 [18JA]

DEW, VICTOR A.

Bills and resolutions

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (H.R. 3892), H378 [2FE], H6480–H6482 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (H.R. 3892), S8454 [27DE]

Texts of

H.R. 3892, Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA, H6480 [28NO]

DEWALT, SANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1809 [27NO]

DeWAN, SHALIA

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

DEWHURST, C. KURT

Appointments

Library of Congress American Folklife Center Board of Trustees, H5689 [2AU]

DHS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5913), H3660 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5913), H6434–H6437 [27NO], E1841 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 5913, provisions, H6434 [27NO]

DHS AUDIT REQUIREMENT TARGET (DART) ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

Texts of

S. 1998, provisions, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

DI CROCE, NICK

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050 [29FE]

DIA DE LOS NIÑOS—CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 432), S2655 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 432), S2660 [24AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 432, designate, S2658, S2660 [24AP]

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES ACCESS PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2347), S2916 [7MY]

DIANDA, NORMAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4720 [28JN]

DIAZ, CHARLEY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E679 [27AP]

DIAZ, GUARIONE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E559 [17AP]

DIAZ, JOSE N., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1636 [21SE]

DIAZ, MATTHEW

Remarks in Senate

9-1-1 for Kids (organization): Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

DIAZ, RAMON V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E56 [23JA]

DIAZ, YETHZELL

Remarks in House

University of California, Santa Cruz: Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652 [25AP]

DIAZ-BALART, MARIO (a Representative from Florida)

Addresses

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Rudolf Giuliani, E504• [29MR]

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4106 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2569 [9MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H2135 [25AP]

Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H948 [21FE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

China: ensure open and free journalism access by establishing a reciprocal relationship between the number of visas issued to state-controlled media workers in China and the U.S. (see H.R. 2899), H4065 [26JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4685 [9JY]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H948 [21FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see H.J. Res. 108), H2813 [16MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H441 [2FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1428 [20MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2570 [9MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3661 [7JN]

Georgia (country): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 374), H376 [1FE]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H641 [8FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Health: require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 360), H5526 [31JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H3363 [31MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5331 [30JY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H945 [17FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2033 [19AP]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H1017 [28FE]

Miami Heat (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 703), H4064 [26JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Palm City, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 565), H965 [27FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H694 [9FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5630 [1AU]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5331 [30JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6280 [21SE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H3162 [18MY]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H3733 [18JN]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 3099), H5860 [11SE] (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H6397 [15NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H79 [18JA]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1135 [1MR]

U.N.: recognize the Proclamation of the Refugee Congress (see H. Res. 690), H3807 [19JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H6310 [16OC]

Wildlife: prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H641 [8FE]

William ‘‘Bill’’ Kling VA Clinic, Sunrise, FL: designate (see H.R. 6443), H6151 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2607 [10MY]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H493, H494 [6FE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E690• [27AP]

——— tribute to hunger strike by pro-democracy activists, H5929 [13SE]

Dept. of HUD: disaster relief funding, H4111 [27JN]

——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

——— require inclusion of owner-occupied units and rental units in property loss calculations used to determine disaster relief assistance, H4111 [27JN]

Dept. of State: remove People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (H. Res. 60), E503• [29MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4107, H4111 [27JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6547 [30NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for release of political prisoners, E837• [17MY]

Medicaid: adjust cap on payments and statutory matching rate for territories, H2607 [10MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, E469•, E479• [28MR], E483•, E484•, E485•, E486• [29MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, H494 [6FE]

Point of order, H4111 [27JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1037 [29FE]

Votes: position on missed, H4028• [26JN], E463• [28MR]

Tributes

Andrade, Patricia, E483• [29MR]

Curra, Iliana, E484• [29MR]

Ferre, Helen Aguirre, E466• [28MR]

Finlan, Mary, E455• [27MR]

Giuliani, Rudolf, E503• [29MR]

Grant, Robert C., E270• [28FE]

Hernandez, Emilio, E1602• [21SE]

Iriondo, Sylvia G., E351• [8MR]

Kalangwa, Aime, E726• [8MY]

Lozano, Lourdes, E498• [29MR], E659• [26AP]

Matte, Tina McCain, E486• [29MR]

Oeters, Phillis, E453• [27MR]

Puig, Claudia, E488• [29MR]

Rivera, Jenni, E2035• [2JA]

Rundle, Katherine Fernandez, E485• [29MR]

Russell, Mary Scott, E469• [28MR]

Smith, Geraldine, E487• [29MR]

Sosa, Rebeca, E456• [27MR]

Tokar, Stella, E1292• [19JY]

Travierso, Maria, E479• [28MR]

Ubieta, Lourdes, E661• [26AP]

Valoppi, Jennifer, E500• [29MR]

Zapata Tamayo, Orlando, E210• [16FE], E804• [15MY]

DIAZ-CIECHOMSKI, TINA

Remarks in House

Nebraska: tribute to 2d Congressional District Women in Business Spotlight award recipients, E1949 [18DE]

DIBLASI, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E129 [3FE]

DiCARLO, VICTOR

Remarks in House

French Legion of Honor: Medal of Chevalier recipient, H6681 [11DE]

DICK, JEFFREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1353 [31JY]

DICK FAMILY

Articles and editorials

Carl Dick’s General Store—A Science Hill Tradition, S153 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S153 [30JA]

DICKERSON, CALVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E22 [17JA]

DICKERSON, JOYCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E478 [28MR]

DICKINSON, ANGELA T.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7214 [29NO]

DICKS, NORMAN D. (a Representative from Washington)

Articles and editorials

Scoop Jackson Never Forgot His Roots, Peter Jackson, Everett (WA) Herald, E940• [31MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H4656 [29JN]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H3363 [31MY]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H440 [2FE]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H2647 [10MY]

Fish and fishing: include farmed shellfish as specialty crops (see H.R. 1176), H802 [15FE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6318 [26OC]

Hydroelectric power: recognize as the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy and should be fully utilized in pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy (see H. Res. 579), H1305 [8MR]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 5987), H4656 [29JN]

Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 3197), H4065 [26JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1915 [17AP]

Medicare: provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H571 [7FE]

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (see H.R. 5788), H2812 [16MY]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (see H.R. 4063), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 530), H187 [27JA]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3578 [6JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1572 [26MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Taxation: exclude dividends from controlled foreign corporations from the definition of personal holding company income for purposes of the personal holding company rules (see H.R. 6660), H6806 [13DE]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1367 [16MR]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

University of Washington: tribute to men’s crew team (see H. Res. 699), H3975 [21JN]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 607), H1805 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see H.R. 5995), H3974 [21JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), H3975 [21JN]

Letters

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Eximbank reauthorization: Tim Keating, Boeing Co., H2470 [9MY]

Obituaries

Wortman, Melvin D.: Kitsap (WA) Sun, H2041 [24AP]

Remarks

Air Force: Air National Guard firefighting aircraft funding, H4953 [18JY]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H608 [8FE]

——— legislative process, H5953 [13SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5953, H5955 [13SE]

Armed Forces: clarify procedures for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member, H5037 [19JY]

——— increase opportunities for women and minorities in officer positions and Special Operations Forces, H5047 [19JY]

Bureau of the Census: American Community Survey funding, H2508 [9MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3676 [8JN]

Coast Guard: report on costs of reactivating or interest in purchasing Polar Sea (vessel) before decommissioning and disassembling for scrap, H3551 [6JN]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3376 [1JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3024 [17MY]

——— C–17 Fighter program funding, H5045 [19JY]

——— directed energy technologies initiatives funding, H5057 [19JY]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5040 [19JY]

——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H4955 [18JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H5063 [19JY]

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3024 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4935, H4952, H4953, H4955, H4956, H4957, H4958, H4959, H4961, H4964, H4965, H4978, H4981, H4984, H4989, H4991, H4995 [18JY], H5028, H5033, H5037, H5038, H5040, H5041, H5042, H5044, H5045, H5046, H5047, H5049, H5057, H5062, H5063 [19JY]

——— NATO troop deployment funding, H5044 [19JY]

——— Precision Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) funding to battle wildfires from military aircraft, H5046 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to be used in contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H5028 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H4995 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into non-competitive contracts for helicopter leak-proof drip pans, H4991 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapons or implement studies or plans intended to reduce nuclear weapons, H5041, H5042 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce number of nuclear weapons delivery vehicles, H5047 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to share missile defense technology with Russia, H5033 [19JY]

——— prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment, H4991 [18JY]

——— provide VA medical personnel access to medical records of soldiers in order to coordinate care and treatment, H3316 [31MY]

——— Rapid Innovation Fund funding, H4964, H4965 [18JY]

——— reduce number of deployed intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles, H4989 [18JY]

——— security clearance process funding, H4952 [18JY]

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H4955, H4956, H4984 [18JY], H5049 [19JY]

——— traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4958 [18JY], H5062 [19JY]

——— vision and eye injury research programs funding, H4959 [18JY]

——— Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program funding, H4981 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H3353 [31MY]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3353 [31MY]

——— Wind Powering America Initiative funding, H3494 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3639 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3551, H3555 [6JN], H3631, H3634, H3637, H3639, H3641 [7JN]

——— provide training to State and local law enforcement to identify, process, and detain possible immigration offenders, H3634 [7JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding for payment of employee performance awards, H3346 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3343 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3316, H3332, H3333, H3334, H3337 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3316, H3319, H3332, H3333, H3334, H3337, H3342, H3343, H3346 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3346 [31MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3353 [31MY], H3376 [1JN], H3417 [5JN], H3494 [6JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2470 [9MY]

FEMA: State and local grant programs funding, H3555 [6JN]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H3353 [31MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H5956 [13SE]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, H5063 [19JY], H5956 [13SE], H7580 [2JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3670, H3675, H3676 [8JN]

National Guard: complete capability assessment of medical equipment in Humvee ambulances, H4961 [18JY], H5038 [19JY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2776• [16MY]

NOAA: Climate Portal Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

——— Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding, H2375 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2426, H2428, H2429, H2430 [8MY]

NRC: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site licensing activities funding, H3417 [5JN]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2511, H2513, H2514 [9MY]

Olympic National Park: designate certain land as wilderness or potential wilderness (H.R. 3222), H485 [6FE]

Point of order, H3342 [31MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2355, H2373, H2375, H2424, H2426, H2428, H2429, H2430 [8MY], H2508, H2510, H2511, H2513, H2514 [9MY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, H5955 [13SE]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3641 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3631 [7JN]

U.S. Capitol Historical Society: anniversary, E1562• [19SE]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3342 [31MY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2776• [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2776• [16MY]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), H484 [6FE]

——— designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), E1113• [21JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H3495 [6JN], H5062 [19JY], H5956 [13SE]

Tributes

Bonessa, Barbara L., E186• [14FE]

DelBene, Representative, H6340 [13NO]

Hone, Marc A., E1532• [14SE]

Jackson, Henry M., E939• [31MY]

Laurel, Kelly M., E1570• [19SE]

Peterson, Tim, H3316 [31MY]

Wortman, Melvin D., H2041 [24AP]

DIDIER, ERLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E550 [17AP]

DIDONE, CRISTINA

Remarks in House

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Hispanic Female Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E1515 [13SE]

DIEMERT, STEPHEN O., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E284 [29FE]

DIETZEL, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E695 [27AP]

DIGIGLIO, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E733 [8MY]

DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT

Letters

Provisions: Kerry D. Bolognese, George Mason University, H2095 [25AP]

——— several organizations, H2093, H2094 [25AP]

Press releases

NGA Opposes DATA Act Legislation: National Governors Association, H2094 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2146), H2082–H2095 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2146, provisions, H2082–H2091 [25AP]

DIGITALGLOBE, INC.

Articles and editorials

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Satellite Sentinel Project (organization): tribute, E717 [7MY]

DIGNAM, JOHN F.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6536 [20SE]

DIGNIFIED BURIAL OF VETERANS ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3202), S8226 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3202), S3280 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3202), H7441–H7446 [30DE]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate, H7446 [30DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3202), S3287 [17MY], S8231 [19DE]

Texts of

S. 3202, provisions, S3287 [17MY], H7442–H7445 [30DE]

DiLISIO, ANTHONY A.

Bills and resolutions

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H2662 [11MY]

Remarks in House

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (H.R. 5738), H6479, H6480 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (H.R. 5738), S8230 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5738, Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI, H6479 [28NO]

DILLARD, CARRIE

Articles and editorials

History in the Making, S2316 [16AP]

World War II—A Trip Around the World, S2226 [29MR]

World War II—Taking the Lead, S1993 [22MR]

DILLARD, LAVADA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E243 [27FE]

DILLENBECK, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1387 [1AU]

DILLION, THOMAS (BILL)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1398 [20MR], E403 [21MR]

DILLMAN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E515 [30MR], E543 [17AP]

DILLON, MT

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (S. 997), H3715 [18JN]

Reports filed

East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

S. 997, East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, H3715 [18JN]

DILLON, PAUL F.

Remarks in House

Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame: inductee, E1880 [5DE]

DILLON, WILLIAM P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1530 [14SE]

DiMAIO, VINCENT J.M.

Letters

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor, H3139 [18MY]

DiMATTEO, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E500 [29MR]

DING, LEI (JERRY)

Remarks in House

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H2569 [9MY]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4828 [11JY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3916 [20JN]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H6280 [21SE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H221 [31JA]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3808 [19JN]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H5526 [31JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H572 [7FE]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1572 [26MR]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 4406), H2289 [27AP]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3363 [31MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2570 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4907 [17JY]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H5010 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H727 [14FE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H903 [16FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Elections: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (see H.R. 4183), H2716 [15MY]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H6279 [21SE]

FDA: establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see H.R. 3988), H948 [21FE]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H2134 [25AP]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see H.R. 5651), H2565 [9MY]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3578 [6JN]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H3163 [18MY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3818), H2329 [7MY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3363 [31MY]

Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H2663 [11MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5202 [24JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1741 [28MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2716 [15MY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2447 [8MY]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (see H.R. 5738), H2813 [16MY]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H1391 [19MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1428 [20MR]

Medicare: establish smart card pilot program (see H.R. 2925), H6279 [21SE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H4656 [29JN]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6441), H6151 [19SE]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 6175), H5328 [26JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3977 [21JN]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2570 [9MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H6765 [12DE]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive (see H.R. 3861), H5131 [23JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H6279 [21SE]

Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H945 [17FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H2569 [9MY]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H2647 [10MY]

Sports: recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6232 [20SE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2647 [10MY]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2648 [10MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5131 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5525 [31JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H2715 [15MY]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5525 [31JY]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H2212 [26AP]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6279 [21SE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1847 [16AP]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see H.R. 6131), H5202 [24JY]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H4864 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2647 [10MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H3405 [1JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H3808 [19JN]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H5860 [11SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2072 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Tariff: Laromer PE 55 F (see H.R. 5328), H2316 [7MY]

——— poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde) (see H.R. 5329), H2316 [7MY]

Constitutional authority statements

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5709 [2AU]

Tariff: Laromer PE 55 F (H.R. 5328), H2321 [7MY]

——— poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde) (H.R. 5329), H2321 [7MY]

Motions

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), E1522• [13SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), Senate amendment, H5430 [31JY]

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), E1522• [13SE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6009 [14SE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H655• [9FE]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3373 [1JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), E1284• [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), E721• [8MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6009 [14SE]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, E721• [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6203• [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5430 [31JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), E1182• [29JN]

Drugs: improve safety, H3224 [30MY]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), E1426• [3AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3373 [1JN]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H6726 [12DE]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1612, H1613 [27MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3224 [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3863 [20JN]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5687 [2AU]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5899• [12SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1173• [6MR]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), E418• [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4801 [11JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556• [30NO]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), E836• [17MY]

——— oppose potential military strike as means to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H2490• [9MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2490• [9MY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2777• [16MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, E418• [22MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H332• [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4801 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, E418• [22MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H65• [18JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6184• [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4628• [29JN]

SEC: authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act, H1245• [7MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, H1245• [7MR]

——— preserve anti-fraud enforcement authorities, H655• [9FE]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, H1245• [7MR]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, H1245• [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1245• [7MR]

Taxation: increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, H3614• [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3614• [7JN]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, E721• [8MY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2777• [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2777• [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2777• [16MY]

Walker, Flora: Michigan Democratic Party Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E666• [26AP]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, H887 [16FE]

Tributes

Curson, Representative, H6339 [13NO]

Ferrell, Phillip L., E76• [25JA]

Sullivan, John V., H1630, H1636 [27MR]

DioGUARDI, JOSEPH J. (a former Representative from New York)

Addresses

Victims of Communism in Albania, E1253 [17JY]

DIOMARTICH, FELIX S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1386 [1AU]

DiPERRO, CHRISTINE

Remarks in House

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

DIPLOMATS related term(s) Department of State; Embassies

Addresses

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

Amendments

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Articles and editorials

Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E1869 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Federal employees: treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

Cloture motions

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Letters

Nomination of Mari C. Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador: several former El Salvador Ministers of Foreign Relations, S4175 [14JN]

Remarks in House

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

Corvallis, OR: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

Crocker, Ryan C.: condemn remarks on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

Foreign policy: importance of statesmanship, H4859 [12JY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war, H3084, H3085 [17MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, H6591 [4DE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

Turkey: U.S. policy, H46 [18JA]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Aponte, Mari C.: confirmation as Ambassador to El Salvador, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4174–S4176, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, unanimous-consent agreement, S4170 [14JN]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8530–S8541 [30DE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Cunningham, James B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, S6006 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

——— transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Foreign aid: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

Foreign Service: nominations, S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

——— tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Mitchell, Derek J.: nomination to be Ambassador to Burma, S4765 [29JN]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, S6845 [15NO]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

Reports

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi: Senators Lieberman and Collins, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8530–S8539 [30DE]

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S613, S614 [14FE], S2084, S2085 [27MR], S2820 [26AP], S4297, S4298 [19JN], S4788 [9JY], S5485, S5486 [26JY], S6452, S6453 [19SE], S6685 [21SE], S8668 [2JA]

Reports filed

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP]

Nomination of Alexander M. Laskaris To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of David B. Wharton To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Dawn M. Liberi To Be Ambassador to Burundi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Deborah R. Malac To Be Ambassador to Liberia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Dorothea-Maria Rosen To Be Ambassador to Micronesia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Douglas M. Griffiths To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Edward M. Alford To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Gene A. Cretz To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Gina K. Abercrombie-Winstanley To Be Ambassador to Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Greta C. Holtz To Be Ambassador to Oman: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jacob Walles To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Jay N. Anania To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey D. Levine To Be Ambassador to Estonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of John C. Stevens To Be Ambassador to Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of John M. Koenig To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jonathan D. Farrar To Be Ambassador to Panama: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Vienna Office: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Julissa Reynoso To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Kenneth H. Merten To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Makila James To Be Ambassador to Swaziland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Marcie B. Ries To Be Ambassador to Bulgaria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Mark A. Pekala To Be Ambassador to Latvia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Mark L. Asquino To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Michael A. Raynor To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Michael D. Kirby To Be Ambassador to Serbia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Michele J. Sison To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Nancy J. Powell To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S614 [14FE]

Nomination of Pamela A. White To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Peter W. Bodde To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Phyllis M. Powers To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Piper A. Wind Campbell To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Richard B. Norland To Be Ambassador to Georgia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Richard G. Olson To Be Ambassador to Pakistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Richard L. Morningstar To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Robert E. Whitehead To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Scott H. DeLisi To Be Ambassador to Uganda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Sharon E.W. Villarosa To Be Ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Susan Marsh Elliott To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Thomas H. Armbruster To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Timothy M. Broas To Be Ambassador to the Netherlands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Kosovo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Walter North To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of William E. Todd To Be Ambassador to Cambodia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

Statements

Resignation of Ryan C. Crocker as Ambassador to Afghanistan: Senators McCain, Graham, and Lieberman, S3511 [23MY]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan: Ryan C. Crocker, E84 [27JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 594, Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select) establishment, S6802 [14NO]

DiROCCO, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

DISABILITY PENSION FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3447), S5487 [26JY]

DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND (organization)

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2404 [8MY]

DISABLED related term(s) Americans With Disabilities Act; Social Security

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Articles and editorials

Highlands Center for Autism, S2597 [23AP]

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see S. 3689), S8138 [18DE]

Armed Forces: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— provide equity between regular and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 4177), H1304 [8MR]

——— review separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to a disability, including a personality or adjustment disorder (see H.R. 6574), H6306 [12OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2067 [24AP]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 6269), H5629 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: develop a national model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance (see S. 3229), S3516 [23MY]

——— establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H950 [24FE]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see S. 3614), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6381), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR] (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2390), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize transport of individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (see S. 3511), S5977 [2AU]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see H.R. 6297), H5705 [2AU]

——— extend authority to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations (see H.R. 5880), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member (see H.R. 4299), H1803 [29MR]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— improve authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to blind veterans (see H.R. 5999), H3974 [21JN]

——— make supplemental appropriations for medical and prosthetic research (see H.R. 6071), H4655 [29JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see S. 3206), S3280 [17MY]

——— recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment (see H.R. 4327), H1804 [29MR]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (see S. 2249), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6042), H4156 [27JN]

FEMA: provide guidance and coordination for outreach to people with disabilities during emergencies (see H.R. 5806), H3102 [17MY]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see S. Res. 453), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 759), H5707 [2AU]

——— improve access to oral health care for vulnerable populations (see S. 3272), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5909), H3660 [7JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H1497 [21MR]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

——— train public housing residents as home health aides and in home-based health services to provide such services to certain elderly or disabled public or federally-assisted housing residents (see H.R. 4220), H1426 [20MR]

Immigration: provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities (see H.R. 3881), H439 [2FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 6718), H7469 [30DE]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 4175), H1304 [8MR]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see S. 2125), S909 [17FE]

——— provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see S. 3242), S3631 [24MY]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 503), S4460 [25JN] (see H. Res. 674), H3480 [5JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 413), S2243 [29MR]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S4637 [26JN]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S6108 [11SE]

National Mobility Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 673), H3404 [1JN]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see S. 2321), S2545 [19AP]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 531), S5487 [26JY]

——— support goals and ideals of the Olympic movement and congratulate the U.S. Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams (see H. Res. 780), H5922 [12SE]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Nevada participants (see S. Res. 558), S6340 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: permit access by individuals with covered pensions to certain disability benefits without penalty (see S. 3447), S5487 [26JY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H725 [14FE]

Senior citizens: improve public transportation services for seniors (see H.R. 4028), H725 [14FE]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 445), S2824 [26AP]

Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see S. 3651), S7401 [4DE]

——— provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering service members (see H.R. 6445), H6230 [20SE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 521), S5047 [16JY]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

——— reform process for closure of field offices (see S. 3489), S5977 [2AU]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3812), H158 [24JA]

——— clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 2150), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4149), H1209 [6MR] (see H.R. 4176), H1304 [8MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for veteran first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility improvements for disabled veterans (see H.R. 6627), H6586 [3DE]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic or Paralympic medal winners (see H.R. 6287), H5704 [2AU] (see H.R. 6359), H5727 [7AU]

——— exclude from gross income certain State foster care program payments made to the biological parents of disabled children (see H.R. 4111), H1100 [29FE]

——— exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services (see H.R. 6316), H5705 [2AU]

——— improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 5858), H3177 [29MY]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 6084), H4684 [9JY]

Transportation Security Administration: appoint passenger advocates at certain airports to assist elderly and disabled passengers who believe they have been mistreated by personnel (see S. 2207), S1847 [20MR]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 6576), H6310 [16OC]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4114), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 4142), H1153 [5MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Cost Estimates

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018): CBO, S7016 [28NO]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: A. Anthony Antosh, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

——— Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

——— Fred Lamback, H2400 [8MY]

——— L. Dara Baldwin and Mark Derry, National Council on Independent Living, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

——— several veterans support organizations, H2399, H2431 [8MY]

——— Susan Henderson, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (organization), H2404 [8MY]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Marty Ford, The ARC of the U.S. (organization), H2617 [10MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, E1153 [27JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, E1186 [29JN]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., E1187 [29JN]

——— several Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities members, E1187 [29JN]

Lists

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Messages

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Motions

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6922 [27NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Poems

‘‘Follow Me,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1944 [17DE]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1667 [28SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

Arlen, Victoria: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1689 [9OC]

Armed Forces: pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (H.R. 4329), E506 [29MR]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2827, H2828 [17MY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Congressional Golf Tournament, H4698, H4699 [10JY]

AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy (company): tribute, E260 [28FE]

Brain Injury Awareness Month: observance, E367 [13MR]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Callahan, Paul: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 118), H2298, H2299 [7MY]

Carson, CA: tribute to Southern California Special Olympics, E632 [24AP]

——— tribute to Union Cycliste Internationale Para-cycling Track World Championships, E144 [6FE]

Center for Independent Living, Inc. (CIL): anniversary, E1516 [13SE]

Chester County, PA: anniversary of ARC of Chester County, E423 [22MR]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (H.R. 1381), H2453 [9MY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Danberg, Scott: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: Spinal Cord Injury Research Program funding, H4957 [18JY]

——— vision and eye injury research programs funding, H4958 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— report on extent to which certain high-need students are being taught by alternative route teachers-in-training who have been deemed ‘‘highly qualified’’, E1710 [19OC]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that a majority of individuals above a certain age have access to private long-term care insurance, H335–H337 [1FE]

——— implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure sensitivity of treatment in the security screening process for children, the elderly, and the infirmed traveling by air, H3542 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans, H6123 [19SE]

——— vulnerable populations housing programs funding, E1239 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396–H2406, H2431 [8MY], E749, E753 [9MY], E773 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: Federal Transit Administration formula and bus grants funding, H4041, H4042 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3327 [31MY]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

——— revise enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or by service-disabled veterans, H5430 [31JY]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: observance, H1580 [27MR]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

Down Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H1524 [22MR]

Enable America (organization): anniversary, E1488 [12SE]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Federal employees: reform the Senior Executive Service (H.R. 6042), E1152 [27JN]

Friendship Circle of Cleveland (organization): tribute, E1019 [7JN]

Georgetown, TX: tribute to Horses for Heroes program, E1721 [26OC]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (H. Res. 759), E1597 [21SE]

——— study impact of not having long-term care insurance on Federal, State, and local governments before repeal of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H333–H335 [1FE]

Immigration: provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities (H.R. 3881), E118 [2FE]

Independence Empowerment Center Inc.: tribute to volunteers, E956 [1JN]

John F. Murphy Homes, Inc.: anniversary, E850 [18MY]

Johnson, Brad: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

Medicare: modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (H.R. 1958), H1897 [17AP]

——— prohibit elimination of program, increased costs, or reduced benefits to seniors or people with disabilities, H1516 [22MR]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

My Possibilities (organization): opening of HIPStore featuring gifts made by special-needs adults, E416 [22MR]

National AMBUCS, Inc.: tribute to Wichita, KS, Air Capital AMBUCS chapter, H1139 [5MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, E530 [16AP]

National Bullying Prevention Month: observance, E1673 [2OC]

National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: observance, E488 [29MR]

National Family Caregivers Month: observance, H6349 [14NO], H6524 [29NO], E1791 [16NO], E1860 [30NO]

New Avenues to Independence, Inc.: anniversary, E1463 [10SE]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, E1632 [21SE]

Paralympic Games: tribute to New Jersey participants, E1452 [10SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program repeal if failure to implement program would increase Medicaid spending, H337 [1FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H2613 [10MY], H3601, H3604, H3606, H3607, H3610–H3615 [7JN], H4745 [10JY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H3994–H3997 [26JN], H4079 [27JN], H4625 [29JN], E1153 [27JN]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Snyder, Bradley W.: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1306 [24JY], E1467 [10SE]

Social Security: cost-of-living adjustments, H6613 [4DE]

——— reform budget treatment of Social Security disability trust fund, H3488 [6JN]

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

Spread the Word To End the Word Campaign: tribute, E703 [7MY]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6061), E1185 [29JN]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 3812), H130 [24JA]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (H.R. 3423), H1524 [22MR]

Veterans: health care funding, H3235 [30MY]

——— improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), H4660, H4663, H4664 [9JY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

Wise, Joe: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1664 [28SE]

Workers Memorial Day: observance, H2215 [27AP], E621 [24AP], E691 [27AP]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H1433 [21MR]

Yablong, Noah: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Zook, Justin: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5472–S5474 [26JY], S6511 [20SE]

——— tribute, S6938 [27NO], S7367 [4DE]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (S. 3689), S8139 [18DE]

Arlen, Victoria: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, S8299 [20DE]

Armed Forces: improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S3504 [23MY]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 118), S3049 [9MY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Coast Guard: require study on provision that no survival craft allow a person to be submerged in water include consideration of specific needs of individuals with disabilities, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371 [4DE]

——— ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: require report on the extent to which certain children are being taught by alternative route teachers in training who are deemed highly qualified, S6596 [21SE]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (S. 3614), S6629 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2186), S1581 [12MR], S1583 [13MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), S1683 [14MR], S1685 [15MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2063–S2065 [27MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve veterans assistance programs, S5154 [18JY]

——— provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), S6077 [11SE]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

Economy: impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, S7731 [11DE], S8171–S8175 [19DE], S8247 [20DE]

Federal employees: reform the Senior Executive Service (S. 2249), S2168 [28MR]

Health: establishment of Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize To End Blindness by 20/20, S7790, S7791 [12DE]

House of Heroes, Inc.: tribute, S4361 [20JN]

Jordan, Cortney: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, S6535 [20SE]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: dedication, S122 [26JA]

Medicaid: allow severely disabled individuals to be eligible for in-home care based on the income and assets of the individual alone, S3836 [7JN]

Medicare: modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (S. 2125), S910 [17FE]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 503), S4593 [25JN]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S4642 [26JN]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 548), S6238 [11SE]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (S. Res. 531), S5626 [26JY]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Connecticut participants, S6677 [21SE]

——— tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

——— tribute to Michigan participants, S6677 [21SE]

——— tribute to Mississippi participants, S6678 [21SE]

——— tribute to Nevada participants (S. Res. 558), S6676, S6678 [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S1880, S1881 [21MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480 [26JY]

Prestonburg, KY: tribute to Highlands Center for Autism, S2596 [23AP]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE], S7025–S7029 [28NO]

——— improve (H.R. 4018), S4781 [29JN], S4783 [9JY]

——— improve (S. 1696), S1921 [21MR]

Run to Home Base (organization): tribute, S5970 [2AU]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 445), S2886 [26AP]

Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (S. 3651), S7669 [6DE]

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 521), S5023 [16JY]

SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, S4767 [29JN]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (S. 2150), S1200 [1MR]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3292 [17MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), S6721 [13NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5858) (H. Rept. 112–517), H3479 [5JN]

Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5806) (H. Rept. 112–719), H7428 [21DE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4018) (H. Rept. 112–548), H3981 [25JN]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4114) (H. Rept. 112–486), H3161 [18MY]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

Tables

Annual cut in Social Security benefits under chained consumer price index, S8173 [19DE]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 118, use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, H2298 [7MY]

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H192 [31JA]

H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H333 [1FE]

H.R. 4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act, H3994 [26JN]

H.R. 4114, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4663 [9JY]

S. 2125, Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act, S910–S912 [17FE]

S. 2150, clarify SSI policy that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources, S1201 [1MR]

S. 2249, Senior Executive Service Reform Act, S2168–S2171 [28MR]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. Res. 413, National Autism Awareness Month, S2258 [29MR]

S. Res. 445, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2833, S2888 [26AP]

S. Res. 453, expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities, S3089 [10MY]

S. Res. 503, National Aphasia Awareness Month, S4463, S4593 [25JN]

S. Res. 510, National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month, S4640, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 521, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, S5023, S5049 [16JY]

S. Res. 531, commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 548, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, S6109, S6238 [11SE]

S. Res. 558, tribute to Nevada participants in Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, S6346 [13SE], S6678 [21SE]

Tributes

Dole, Bob, S7394 [4DE]

DISASTER ASSISTANCE RECOUPMENT FAIRNESS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 792), S5731 [31JY]

DISASTER LOAN FAIRNESS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3042), E1544 [14SE]

Enact (H.R. 6296), H6115–H6118 [19SE], E1544 [14SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6296, provisions, H6115 [19SE]

DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S135, S136 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see S. 3694), S8203 [19DE]

——— include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see S. 2283), S2243 [29MR]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (see S. 2039), S132 [26JA]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space: Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., H5108 [23JY]

——— Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization) and Joshua Saks, Wildlife Federation, H5109 [23JY]

——— Robert Bendick, Nature Conservancy (organization), H5110 [23JY]

——— several environmental organizations, H5108 [23JY]

——— Smarter Safer Coalition, H5107 [23JY]

——— Stephen Ellis, Eli Lehrer and Andrew Moylan, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H5107 [23JY]

FEMA integrated public alert and warning system modernization: Brenda Battat, Hearing Loss Association of America, S2550 [19AP]

——— Gordon H. Smith, National Association of Broadcasters, S2550 [19AP]

——— Jim Mullen, National Emergency Management Association, S2550 [19AP]

——— John G. Paré, Jr., National Federation of the Blind, S2550 [19AP]

——— National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations, S2550 [19AP]

Lists

Organizations opposed to S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

Smarter Safer Coalition members, H5108 [23JY]

Remarks in House

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5105–H5110 [23JY]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system, H6111 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, S8274 [20DE]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S136 [26JA], S385 [7FE]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (S. 2319), S2549 [19AP]

Texts of

S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5105 [23JY]

DISASTER RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Letters

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1), H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7478 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S8437 [27DE], S8482, S8483, S8485, S8497 [28DE]

Appropriations: prohibit use of emergency spending for persons having serious delinquent tax debts or for deceased individuals, S8433, S8434, S8439 [27DE]

Corps of Engineers: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432, S8438, S8439 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

——— flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

——— Great Lakes dredging funding, S8196 [19DE]

——— require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S8444 [27DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

Dept. of State: transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Dept. of the Interior: recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

Disasters: environmental recovery and restoration funding, S8445 [27DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Enact (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Federal agencies and departments: require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432, S8434, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

FEMA: clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

——— ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

Forest Service: wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

SBA: reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S8429 [27DE]

Reports

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own: GAO (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Parity for Kids’ Mental Health: Gregory Fritz, S8191 [19DE]

DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Famines; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes; Tornadoes

Addresses

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Taiwan Food Donation to Kenya: Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., S2914 [7MY]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5647 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S135, S136 [26JA]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611, S3641 [24MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4424 [21JN], S4447, S4448, S4464, S4481, S4482, S4483 [25JN], S4640, S4641 [26JN], S4684, S4685 [27JN], S4727 [28JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (S. Res. 488), S4249, S4250 [18JN]

Announcements

Moment of silence for victims of Hurricane Sandy, H6319 [30OC]

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6080 [11SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic, S5638 [30JY]

End Flood Insurance Program Uncertainty, S2994 [9MY]

Game Over for the Climate, S3073 [10MY]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, S3074 [10MY]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3384), S4950 [12JY] (see S. 3395), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 4948), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 6167), H5130 [23JY] (see H.R. 6192), H5291 [25JY] (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (see H.R. 6233), H5524 [31JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

Armed Forces: require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Budget: eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

CERCLA: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7215 [29NO]

Corps of Engineers: facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (see H.R. 6450), H6230 [20SE]

——— notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H2644 [10MY]

——— preserve historical integrity of Zoar, OH, while carrying out any study or construction of flood damage reduction measures, including levees (see S. 3580), S6545 [20SE]

——— temporarily relieve cost-sharing requirements of watershed mitigation projects and flood damage reduction projects for counties impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 6380), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: provide funding assistance to State training centers certified by FEMA as capable of providing emergency response training (see H.R. 5620), H2443 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an interagency working group to improve coordination of Federal preparedness grants (see H.R. 5847), H3162 [18MY]

——— revoke requirement on use of privately owned communications resources in Executive order on assignment of national security and emergency preparedness communications function (see H.R. 6340), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters (see S. 3669), S7744 [11DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 6346), H5706 [2AU]

Federal Executive Boards: improve efficiency to enhance coordination, economy, and effectiveness of Federal agency activities, including emergency preparedness and continuity of operations in areas outside of Washington, DC (see H.R. 6305), H5705 [2AU]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

——— allow rebuilding of certain structures located in special flood hazard zones (see H.R. 6614), H6535 [29NO]

——— allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (see S. 2039), S132 [26JA]

——— audit regional offices’ support of coordinated and integrated Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities in response to act of terrorism or other incident (see H.R. 5807), H3102 [17MY]

——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 2344), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 3050, 3051), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5740), H2712 [15MY]

——— improve assistance after a hurricane or major disaster (see H.R. 6542), H6276 [21SE]

——— make grants to State and local governments to assist in preparing for and responding to mass casualty incidents (see H.R. 6715), H7435 [27DE]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

——— provide guidance and coordination for mass fatality planning (see H.R. 6566), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide guidance and coordination for outreach to people with disabilities during emergencies (see H.R. 5806), H3102 [17MY]

——— provide guidance to and coordination with local educational agencies and school districts that are at high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents (see H.R. 5804), H3102 [17MY]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 6728), H7565 [1JA]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

——— revise regulations regarding estimated cost of the assistance and localized impacts factors (see H.R. 5870), H3266 [30MY]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (see S. 3320), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6017), H3981 [25JN]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

——— require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6186), H5290 [25JY]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

Government regulations: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see S. 3694), S8203 [19DE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

——— permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy (see S. 3655), S7401 [4DE]

——— provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3986), H640 [8FE]

Insurance: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 6477), H6231 [20SE]

——— facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (see H.R. 6415), H6060 [14SE]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3443), S5381 [25JY]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see S. 3584), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 583), S6626 [21SE]

Native Americans: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see S. 2283), S2243 [29MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE] (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 775), H5765 [10SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Postal Service: maintain number of officers and employees necessary to meet its homeland security and natural disaster assistance responsibilities (see H.R. 6301), H5705 [2AU]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (see S. 2202), S1734 [15MR]

Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: extend (see H.R. 6670), H6806 [13DE]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H3362 [31MY]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (see S. 3672), S7976 [12DE] (see S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H5704 [2AU]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 44), S4203 [14JN]

Taxation: authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts (see H.R. 3885), H439 [2FE]

——— deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

——— exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see S. 3648), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see S. 3243), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3769), H26 [17JA]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see S. 3601), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6459), H6231 [20SE]

Telecommunications: establish an advisory committee on national security telecommunications (see H.R. 6550), H6276 [21SE]

Terrorism: require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Titanic (R.M.S.): provide additional protections for ship and wreck site (see S. 2279), S2243 [29MR]

Weather: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

Wilderness areas: provide for reasonable and necessary access to wilderness areas for the restoration of water sources, supplies, or infrastructure during a state of emergency (see H.R. 5791), H2812 [16MY]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Drew Liscum, E528 [16AP]

——— Leslie Lopez, E334 [7MR]

Letters

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space: Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., H5108 [23JY]

——— Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization) and Joshua Saks, Wildlife Federation, H5109 [23JY]

——— Robert Bendick, Nature Conservancy (organization), H5110 [23JY]

——— several environmental organizations, H5108 [23JY]

——— Smarter Safer Coalition, H5107 [23JY]

——— Stephen Ellis, Eli Lehrer and Andrew Moylan, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H5107 [23JY]

FEMA integrated public alert and warning system modernization: Brenda Battat, Hearing Loss Association of America, S2550 [19AP]

——— Gordon H. Smith, National Association of Broadcasters, S2550 [19AP]

——— Jim Mullen, National Emergency Management Association, S2550 [19AP]

——— John G. Paré, Jr., National Federation of the Blind, S2550 [19AP]

——— National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations, S2550 [19AP]

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension: Maurice Veissi, National Association of REALTORS, H2785 [16MY]

——— several organizations, S2994 [9MY]

——— several Senators, S2769 [26AP]

——— SmarterSafer.org (organization), S2994 [9MY]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

FEMA programs and activities reauthorization: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6110 [19SE]

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding: Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, H3532 [6JN]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster: David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons, H1512 [22MR]

——— several health care organizations, H1512 [22MR]

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H6440 [27NO]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

NOAA storm warning systems funding: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2356 [8MY]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Lists

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Organizations opposed to S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

Smarter Safer Coalition members, H5108 [23JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4109, S4127 [13JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434, S4448 [25JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Obituaries

Blunk, Jonathan, H5299 [26JY]

Boik, Alexander J. (A.J.), H5299 [26JY]

Childress, Jesse, H5299 [26JY]

Cowden, Gordon W., H5299 [26JY]

Ghawi, Jessica, H5300 [26JY]

Larimer, John, H5300 [26JY]

McQuinn, Matt, H5300 [26JY]

Medek, Micayla, H5300 [26JY]

Moser, Veronica, H5300 [26JY]

Sullivan, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Teves, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Wingo, Rebecca, H5299 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Sense To Find . . .,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5301 [26JY]

‘‘We Now So Weep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S8451 [27DE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

——— extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5139 [24JY], H5854 [11SE]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5650–H5658, H5681, H5697 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644–H5649 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

Air Force: decision to relocate C–130 aircraft from Texas to Montana, H1438 [21MR]

American Red Cross: tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, E1755 [14NO]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed soliders, airmen, and SEALs, H5689 [2AU], E1436 [3AU]

——— express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

——— tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690, H4708 [10JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY], H5297–H5302 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081, H5082, H5117, H5118 [23JY], H5135, H5149 [24JY], H5212 [25JY], H5532 [1AU], E1362 [31JY], E1416 [3AU]

Bourne, MA: unveiling of high water mark commemorating 1938 hurricane, E943 [31MY]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

Charity Productions (organization): tribute to Ecumenical Hurricane Forum, H3279 [31MY]

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.: commend efforts to rebuild Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Plant after destruction by tornadoes in Alabama, E1433 [3AU]

Climate: impact of extreme weather events, H4778 [11JY]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H5645–H5647 [2AU], H6357, H6359–H6361 [14NO]

——— impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Clinton, IN: Corps of Engineers completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

Colorado: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Waldo Canyon, E1201 [29JN]

Combat Medical Systems (business): tribute to opening of new Fayetteville, NC, office after original location was destroyed by tornado, E639 [25AP]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute, E454 [27MR]

——— tribute to Joplin, MO, recovery efforts in aftermath of tornado, E768 [10MY]

Corps of Engineers: coastal storm damage reduction projects funding, H3452 [5JN]

——— exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— flood protection funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— funding, H3352 [31MY], H3367–H3369 [1JN]

——— operation and maintenance account funding through reductions in construction account, H3369 [1JN]

Costa Concordia (vessel): failure of safety measures aboard cruise liner, E328 [7MR]

Dept. of Defense: exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V–22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H1206–H1208 [6MR], H1796–H1798 [29MR], H2020–H2022 [19AP], H3261–H3263 [30MY], H3729–H3731 [18JN], H4895–H4897 [17JY]

——— Precision Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) funding to battle wildfires from military aircraft, H5046 [19JY]

——— provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of HUD: disaster relief funding, H4111 [27JN]

——— Galveston, TX, low-income housing restoration funding, H4032 [26JN]

——— require inclusion of owner-occupied units and rental units in property loss calculations used to determine disaster relief assistance, H4111 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

Duquesne, MO: tribute, E826 [17MY]

Earthquake Awareness Month: observance, E286 [29FE]

Economy: impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6865–H6869 [18DE]

FCC: preserve ability for effective and efficient communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions, H1623 [27MR]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program, H2578 [10MY]

——— allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5105–H5110 [23JY]

——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H6439, H6440 [27NO], E1836 [29NO]

——— ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (H.R. 1411), H6440 [27NO]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2782–H2787 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, H3250–H3252 [30MY], E932 [31MY]

——— funding, H6350 [14NO], H6507 [29NO]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system, H6111 [19SE]

——— National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (H.R. 2903), H6104–H6113 [19SE]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4610, H4612, H4613, H4619–H4623 [29JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3554–H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3544 [6JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3531, H3532 [6JN]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Floods: anniversary of Susquehanna River flooding in aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, E1544 [14SE]

——— require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6186), H5736, H5737 [10SE]

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar (business): anniversary of visit to New York, NY, to support recovery efforts after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E416 [22MR]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, H5024 [19JY]

Fort Kent, ME: tribute to citizens and surrounding communities for downtown fire response efforts, E453 [27MR]

Geiger, Roger: Torrington, CT, AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E53 [23JA]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster, H1511–H1513 [22MR]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY], H6420–H6422 [16NO]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, H5149 [24JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, H6814 [17DE]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6350 [14NO]

——— disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (H. Res. 820), H6564 [30NO]

——— express condolences to the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Pablo, E1890 [7DE]

——— express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H6357–H6362 [14NO], E956 [1JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

——— tribute to Connecticut first responders, mayors, and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6349 [14NO]

——— tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6330 [13NO], H6348 [14NO], H6390 [15NO]

Illinois: tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to tornadoes, E408 [21MR]

Indiana: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, H1190 [6MR]

——— tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to tornadoes, H1160 [6MR], E327 [7MR]

Information technology: importance of electronic medical records and health information technology, H6711 [12DE]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (H.R. 6415), E1543 [14SE]

Israel: tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6377 [15NO]

Joplin, MO: anniversary of tornado, E749 [9MY]

——— tribute to reopening of Mercy Village Apartments, E199 [15FE]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

——— implement recommendations (H.R. 501), H5217 [25JY], E1330 [25JY]

National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, E914 [31MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6810, H6814 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6835, H6837 [18DE], H7273, H7278, H7279, H7280, H7349, H7350, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], E1944 [17DE], E1952 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6815–H6825 [17DE], E1947 [18DE]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, E1490 [12SE], E1518 [13SE]

——— condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Res. 775), H5973 [13SE]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H1922 [18AP]

Pendleton, IN: express condolences to families of victims of shooting, E1390 [2AU]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, H1079 [29FE]

Power resources: require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

Public lands: facilitate access to local water supply infrastructure in order to repair such infrastructure to restore local water supplies, H6663 [5DE], H6711 [12DE]

Radio: provide local free radio broadcasting on mobile devices, H3584 [7JN], E1007 [7JN]

Roads and highways: streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

Sacramento, CA: authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers, H3283 [31MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Oak Knoll Villa and the Retirement Housing Foundation, E330 [7MR]

SBA: provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (H.R. 3042), E1544 [14SE]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (H.R. 6296), H6115–H6118 [19SE], E1544 [14SE]

Stark, Carol: Local Media Association Editor of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), H7462–H7464 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Taiwan: tribute to donations toward Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, E1858 [30NO], E1863 [3DE], E1878, E1882 [5DE], E1967 [19DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

Titanic (R.M.S.): anniversary of sinking, H1963 [18AP], E524 [16AP]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Harrisburg, IL, H1079 [29FE]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Tennessee, E698 [27AP]

——— express condolences to victims of recent tornadoes in the Midwest and South, E423 [22MR]

——— tribute to first responders in Alabama, E651 [25AP]

U.S. Northern Command: increase effectiveness, H3129 [18MY]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E526 [16AP]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), H483–H485 [6FE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644–H5647, H5654, H5656 [2AU], H5927 [13SE]

——— express support and thanks to radio and television broadcasters for keeping people safe in emergency situations, H3271, H3278, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H3584 [7JN], E932, E942 [31MY], E954, E956 [1JN], E1007 [7JN]

West Liberty, KY: tribute to first responders, E1462 [10SE]

YF–415 (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, E716 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S5836 [1AU], S6314 [13SE], S8118 [18DE], S8437 [27DE], S8482, S8483, S8485, S8497 [28DE]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (S. 3395), S5810 [1AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Alaska: impact of debris from Japanese earthquake, S5848–S5850 [1AU]

——— tribute to Coast Guard and Alaska National Guard for response to severe weather, S115–S117 [26JA]

Alaska Preparedness Month: observance, S6441 [19SE]

Appropriations: prohibit use of emergency spending for persons having serious delinquent tax debts or for deceased individuals, S8433, S8434, S8439 [27DE]

Armed Forces: tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]

——— tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, S4815 [10JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), S5628 [26JY]

——— condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5296, S5297 [24JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5239, S5243, S5244, S5248, S5250 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5364 [25JY], S5466 [26JY], S5863 [1AU]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza construction collapse killing 28 workers, S2579 [23AP]

Chardon, OH: express condolences to community and families of victims of Chardon High School shooting, S1186, S1187 [1MR]

Climate: global warming, S673–S679 [15FE], S2221 [29MR], S2487 [18AP], S3073–S3075 [10MY], S3266, S3269 [17MY], S3612, S3613 [24MY], S3775 [6JN], S4853–S4856 [11JY], S5196–S5198 [19JY], S5458–S5460 [26JY], S5635–S5642 [30JY], S5836–S5839, S5841 [1AU], S5925–S5927 [2AU], S6306–S6308 [13SE], S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7017 [28NO], S7427–S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE], S8160–S8162 [19DE]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5637 [30JY], S6770 [14NO], S7676 [6DE]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Corps of Engineers: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432, S8438, S8439 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

——— flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

——— require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

——— extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— improve livestock forage disaster plan, S4267, S4268 [19JN]

——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S6499, S6524 [20SE], S8444 [27DE]

——— provide Non-Insured Disaster Program funding to eligible producers facing a loss due to freeze or frost, S4338 [20JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

Ecology and environment: environmental recovery and restoration funding, S8445 [27DE]

Electric power: infrastructure funding, S4843–S4845 [11JY]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

Federal agencies and departments: require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432, S8434, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

FEMA: allow rebuilding in flood velocity zones under correct elevation and standards, S4699 [28JN]

——— allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S136 [26JA], S385 [7FE]

——— clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

——— delay mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements until evaluation of levee and dam strength and efficiency can be completed, S4664 [27JN]

——— economic impact on property owners of inclusion in certain floodplains, S3407 [22MY]

——— ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program, S4758 [29JN]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611 [24MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), S2660 [24AP], S2768 [26AP], S2993–S2995 [9MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), unanimous-consent request, S3159, S3160 [15MY]

——— make flood insurance more affordable for those on fixed-incomes and lower and middle-income families, S4699 [28JN]

——— mapping of floodplain areas, S3406, S3407 [22MY]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (S. 2319), S2549 [19AP]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

——— require mandatory purchase of flood insurance in residual risk areas, S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4699, S4710, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4755, S4757 [29JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S3406–S3408 [22MY], S3478, S3479 [23MY], S3535 [24MY], S4446–S4448 [25JN], S4601, S4627 [26JN], S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S3964 [12JN], S4163 [14JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to recommit, S4448 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), unanimous-consent agreement, S4388, S4424 [21JN], S4446 [25JN]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands, S4716 [28JN]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

Floods: anniversary of Souris River flooding in North Dakota, S4415 [21JN]

Forest Service: FLAME wildfire suppression reserve fund funding, S4661 [27JN]

——— reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN], S4660 [27JN]

——— wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

GAO: study effect of applying mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements to areas of residual risk and voluntary community-based flood insurance options, S4663–S4667 [27JN]

Government regulations: provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (S. Res. 596), S6827 [14NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8273, S8274 [20DE]

——— provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Indiana: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, S1414 [6MR], S1519 [8MR]

Inhofe, Senator: call to rethink opinion that global warming is a hoax, S5635–S5638 [30JY]

Japan: anniversary of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, S1575 [12MR]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (S. Res. 488), S3872 [7JN], S4249 [18JN]

Lutheran Church Charities (organization): tribute to response to school shootings in Newtown, CT, S8449 [27DE]

Miami (U.S.S.): tribute to local fire departments for fighting fire aboard nuclear-powered submarine, S3543 [24MY]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of I–35 bridge collapse, S5811, S5847 [1AU]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Levee Board and Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, S3512 [23MY]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

National Preparedness Month: observance, S6441 [19SE]

Native Americans: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, S8274 [20DE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061, S8064 [17DE], S8099, S8104, S8123, S8131 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE], S8296 [20DE], S8442, S8451 [27DE], S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8089, S8090 [17DE], S8100–S8103 [18DE]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Point Clear, AL: express sympathies for victims of Coast Guard helicopter crash in Mobile Bay, S1383 [5MR]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (S. 2202), S1737 [15MR]

Railroads: positive railroad control crash avoidance systems implementation, S820 [16FE]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647–S1650 [14MR]

——— increase Federal cost share for emergency relief permanent repairs in extreme disasters, S1648 [14MR]

San Francisco, CA: express condolences to families of victims of boating accident while participating in a race off the coast of California, S2812 [26AP]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S4434 [25JN]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, S5239 [23JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Newtown, CT, Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, S8049 [17DE]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), S6387 [13SE]

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Illinois, S1571 [12MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1114 [29FE], S1380 [5MR], S1403 [6MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Kentucky, S1161 [1MR], S1376 [5MR], S1573 [12MR], S2190 [29MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Missouri, S1115 [29FE]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), S582 [13FE]

Weather: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

——— effect of drought on agriculture, S5175 [19JY], S5339, S5340 [25JY], S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5835 [1AU], S5956, S5966 [2AU]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Reports

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own: GAO (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Reports filed

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Community Shelter Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2919) (H. Rept. 112–712), H7423 [20DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 792), S5731 [31JY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3563) (H. Rept. 112–685), H6230 [20SE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

National Hurricane Research Initiative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 692), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 692) (S. Rept. 112–266), S8665 [2JA]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 646) (S. Rept. 112–150), S1049 [27FE]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3479) (H. Rept. 112–666), H5922 [12SE]

Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5806) (H. Rept. 112–719), H7428 [21DE]

Quileute Indian Tribe Reservation Boundary With Olympic National Park Clarification and Adjustment and Provide Tribe With Tsunami and Flood Protection: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1162) (H. Rept. 112–387), H475 [3FE]

R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Preservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2279), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2279) (S. Rept. 112–247), S7458 [5DE]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 44), S5976 [2AU]

Testimonies

Costa Concordia (vessel) Cruise Liner Safety Measures Failure: Brian Aho, E328 [7MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 134, condemn, Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5297 [26JY]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 752, consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5644 [2AU]

H. Res. 775, condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5973 [13SE]

H. Res. 833, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6815 [17DE]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 1162, clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection, H483 [6FE]

H.R. 2903, FEMA programs and activities reauthorization, H6104–H6110 [19SE]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 5740, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H2782 [16MY]

H.R. 5997, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H6439 [27NO]

H.R. 6186, require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program, H5736 [10SE]

H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5650–H5652 [2AU]

H.R. 6296, Disaster Loan Fairness Act, H6115 [19SE]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5105 [23JY]

S. 2202, Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act, S1738–S1740 [15MR]

S. 2303, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declaration Act, S2549 [19AP]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3677, Flood Disaster Protection Act technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

S. 3681, clarify SBA collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans, S8043 [13DE]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5309 [24JY]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

S. Res. 488, tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, S3844, S3872 [7JN]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]

S. Res. 583, National Preparedness Month, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 596, permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy, S6806, S6827 [14NO]

S. Res. 621, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtwon, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8073, S8090 [17DE]

S.J. Res. 44, State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding congressional consent, S6387 [13SE], H7463 [30DE]

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see H.R. 6556), H6276 [21SE]

Colleges and universities: provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON SPENDING ON CAMPAIGNS LEADS TO OPEN AND SECURE ELECTIONS (DISCLOSE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

DISCOVER THE POWER OF SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY (publication)

Articles and editorials

Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr., S843 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate

VanHoose Lumber Since 1910, S905 [17FE]

DISCRIMINATION

Addresses

International Human Rights Day: Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, E6–E8 [10JA]

Amendments

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S2978 [8MY], H6293 [28SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

Articles and editorials

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Six Months After Repeal, Military Says DADT Died Quietly, E402 [21MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Civil rights: improve nonretaliation provisions of equal pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see S. 3256), S3688 [4JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 3618), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5848), H3162 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

Employment: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

Ethnic groups: condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept. (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (see S. 3283), S3900 [11JN]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 4175), H1304 [8MR]

Law enforcement: provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 4398), H1977 [18AP]

Medicare: provide all beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy (see S. 3271), S3838 [7JN]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

Religion: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Taxation: deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 4376), H1914 [17AP]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

Cloture motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Letters

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Paycheck Fairness Act: David French, National Retail Federation, S3713 [5JN]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3712 [5JN]

——— several business organizations, S3712 [5JN]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S3699 [5JN]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: several domestic violence organizations, H2737 [16MY]

——— several immigration, religious, legal, and domestic violence organizations, H2736 [16MY]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2728 [16MY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1659, E1660 [28SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1659 [28SE]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1659 [28SE]

Lists

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

Messages

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3612 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 361), H105 [23JA]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3715–H3719 [18JN], E1067, E1071, E1073, E1079 [19JN], E1144 [26JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, E519 [16AP]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H444 [3FE], H2192 [26AP], H3190 [30MY], H3278, H3280, H3285, H3286 [31MY], E553, E560 [17AP], E976 [5JN], E1036 [8JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), H3582 [7JN]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Cleveland Pride Festival, E1162 [27JN]

Crime: anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1833–H1835 [16AP], H1852 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist in the Armed Forces, H3053, H3054 [17MY]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: Civil Rights Division funding, H2426 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544–H2547 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: Office of Civil Rights funding, H4036, H4037 [26JN]

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: implementation, E402 [21MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

EEOC: funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce final regulations on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, E748 [9MY]

——— ruling granting discrimination protections to transgendered people under the Civil Rights Act, E670 [26AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H1925 [18AP], E553 [17AP], E585, E604 [19AP]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 1681), H3809 [20JN]

FBI: national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), H6286, H6296 [28SE], E1664, E1665 [28SE]

Hispanic Americans: oppose inflammatory rhetoric toward Latinos, H1430 [21MR]

Human Rights Campaign (organization): tribute, E1451 [10SE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 1537), H3809 [20JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1646 [28MR], H1831 [16AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 4398), E573 [18AP]

——— respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Louisville, KY: anniversary of Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission, E449 [27MR]

Maine: referendum to allow same-sex marriage, H387 [2FE]

Murfreesboro, TN: community opposition to construction of Murfreesboro Islamic Center, E947 [1JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

Religion: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (H. Res. 785), H6158 [20SE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 458), E1103 [21JN]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 998), H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H4068, H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

Taxation: deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (H.R. 4376), E558 [17AP]

——— prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2008, H2009 [19AP]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2727–H2729, H2732–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— prohibit funding for religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2736 [16MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, H94, H97, H101 [23JA]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (H.R. 5647), H2459 [9MY]

——— strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, E231 [17FE], E701 [27AP], E1130 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615–S1617 [13MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5472–S5474 [26JY], S6511 [20SE]

——— tribute, S6938 [27NO], S7367 [4DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3669–S3671, S3672–S3674 [4JN], S3695, S3697–S3715 [5JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S1928 [21MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (S. 3283), S4180 [14JN]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S1707 [15MR], S2978, S2985 [8MY], S6761 [13NO]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 821), S1842 [20MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

Medicare: provide all beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy (S. 3271), S3840 [7JN]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

Ravi, Dharun: hate crime conviction for use of webcam to spy on and then publicize an intimate encounter between Tyler Clementi and another man, S1928 [21MR]

Religion: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (S. 555), S1928 [21MR]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4433, S4439–S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S2776 [26AP], S3678 [4JN], S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

Reports filed

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 743) (S. Rept. 112–155), S2545 [19AP]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 683, express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act, H3715 [18JN]

S. 743, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, S2978–S2985 [8MY], H6286, H6293–H6296 [28SE]

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 392, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, S1543 [8MR]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

DISEASES related term(s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Health

Amendments

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 600), S7275, S7276 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day: observance (S. Res. 286), S221, S222 [31JA]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4831, S4833 [10JY]

Analyses

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Press Release Regarding Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H2607–H2609 [10MY]

Articles and editorials

Evelyn H. Lauder, Chairman of Breast Cancer Research, Dies at 75, S321 [2FE]

Highlands Center for Autism, S2597 [23AP]

More Time for Justice, S2894 [7MY]

No Longer Just ‘‘Adult-Onset’’, S2894 [7MY]

Study Predicts 42 Percent of Americans Will Be Obese in 2030, S2948 [8MY]

Young Adam Merchant, Teenager Fighting Cancer, Gives NY Giants Inspired Pep Talk Before Rout of Green Bay Packers, S7301 [30NO]

Bills and resolutions

Alzheimer’s disease: support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP] (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2067 [24AP]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 600), S6894 [26NO]

Asthma: improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 3641), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6608), H6469 [27NO]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Breast cancer: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 4869), H2204 [26AP]

——— provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (see H.R. 6417), H6060 [14SE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 3628), S6800 [14NO]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer (see H. Res. 796), H6232 [20SE]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a research program under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to discover a cure for HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 6187), H5290 [25JY]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: define care coordination under the Older Americans Act, include care coordination as a fully restorative service, and detail such departmental functions (see S. 3465), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6543), H6276 [21SE]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY] (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2262), S2242 [29MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

——— reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 6309), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a review of forms related to obtaining workers’ compensation benefits under the Federal Black Lung Benefits Program (see H.R. 4298), H1803 [29MR]

Diabetes: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S5381 [25JY]

Drugs: increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

FDA: ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (see S. 2113), S699 [15FE]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see S. 2301), S2545 [19AP]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see S. 2281), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4156), H1272 [7MR]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6323 [2NO] (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H5077 [19JY]

——— examine, label, and communicate adverse human biological effects associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields from cell phones and other wireless devices (see H.R. 6358), H5716 [3AU]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S4460 [25JN]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

HIV/AIDS: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

——— support continued international cooperation to combat (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2030 [19AP]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 713), H4604 [28JN] (see H. Res. 749), H5525 [31JY]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 6006), H3974 [21JN]

Medicare: exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals (see H.R. 4127), H1133 [1MR]

——— improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (see S. 2163), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 6011), H3975 [21JN]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see S. 2265), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4165), H1303 [8MR]

——— provide all beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy (see S. 3271), S3838 [7JN]

——— provide comprehensive cancer care planning coverage and grant programs for provider education (see S. 2097), S494 [9FE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H77 [18JA]

——— provide coverage for diabetes prevention services (see H.R. 6548), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide for advanced illness care coordination services for beneficiaries (see S. 3684), S8071 [17DE]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5732 [31JY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1133 [1MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 2474), S2823 [26AP]

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 490), S3977 [12JN]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR] (see H. Res. 560), H944 [17FE]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 503), S4460 [25JN] (see H. Res. 674), H3480 [5JN]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 413), S2243 [29MR]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities: support goals and ideals of Movement Is Life initiative (see S. Res. 535), S5870 [1AU]

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 550), S6108 [11SE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5871 [1AU]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering: anniversary (see S. Res. 499), S4299 [19JN]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3042 [9MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5525 [31JY]

——— support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 563), S6454 [19SE]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 583), S6626 [21SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU] (see H. Res. 787), H6068 [18SE]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 722), H4655 [29JN]

NIH: establish a National Neuromyelitis Optica Consortium (see H.R. 4138), H1153 [5MR]

——— establish Skin Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 5716), H2644 [10MY]

——— expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see S. 2321), S2545 [19AP]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 530), H187 [27JA]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H1845 [16AP]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S2243 [29MR] (see H. Res. 642), H2274 [27AP]

Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act: extend (see H.R. 3975), H639 [8FE]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S4238 [18JN]

Prostate cancer: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN] (see S. Res. 529), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 753), H5629 [1AU]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S1147 [29FE]

Research: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560, 3566), S6454 [19SE]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H2645 [10MY]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 526), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Res. 800), H6232 [20SE]

Taxation: extend, expand, and improve the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see S. 3232), S3516 [23MY]

——— include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (see S. 3716), S8665 [2JA] (see H.R. 6687), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 6084), H4684 [9JY]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 573), S6546 [20SE]

Tuberculosis: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see S. 2082), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4008), H692 [9FE]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3606), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 603), H1805 [29MR]

World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 393), S1540 [8MR]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

E-mails

Repeal of Obamacare Act: Christine Haight Farley, H4798 [11JY]

——— Emily Schlichting, H4798 [11JY]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Factsheets

Race/Ethnicity and Triple Negative Breast Cancer, H3066 [17MY]

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, H3065 [17MY]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Child tax credit eligibility and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs, H2618 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding: A. Barry Rand, AARP, H2616 [10MY]

——— Joseph A. Antolin, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc., S842 [16FE]

——— Judy Sherman and Emily J. Holubowich, Coalition for Health Funding, S840 [16FE]

——— Margo G. Wootan, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S841 [16FE]

——— Miriam A. Alexander, American College of Preventive Medicine, S840 [16FE]

——— Nancy A. Brown, American Heart Association, S841 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Christine James-Brown, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), H2618 [10MY]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals, Inc., H2615 [10MY]

——— National Foster Care Coalition, H2617 [10MY]

——— several religious organizations, H2615 [10MY]

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

Forum on tick-borne diseases: Representative Gibson, H3394 [1JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5616 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5616 [1AU]

Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7304 [19DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7303 [19DE]

Scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers: Francis S. Collins, Dept. of HHS, S7163 [29NO]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Triple-negative breast cancer research funding: Betty Sommer, Causes for a Cure (organization), H3065 [17MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting the Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2247–H2250 [27AP]

Persons denied access to compassionate drug use by the FDA, E1408 [3AU]

Speakers at forum on tick-borne diseases, H3394 [1JN]

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

President’s Budget Presents Dangerous, Costly Setback to Obesity Epidemic, Campaign Warns: Campaign To End Obesity Action Fund (organization), S841 [16FE]

Remarks in House

Aeras (nonprofit organization): tribute to tuberculosis vaccine research, E429 [22MR]

African Americans: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H4914 [18JY]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1606, E1618, E1621, E1636, E1640, E1642 [21SE]

Alzheimer’s disease: research funding, H44 [18JA]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, H2825 [17MY]

American Diabetes Month: observance, E1735 [6NO]

American Heart Association: tribute to National Wear Red Day, H443 [3FE]

American Heart Month: observance, H201 [31JA], E128 [3FE]

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute to FDA approval of Belviq for treatment of obesity, E1232 [11JY]

Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E1426 [3AU]

Asthma Awareness Month: observance, E703 [7MY]

Bacterial meningitis: honor those who died from and those who continue to struggle and support all work to eradicate disease in the U.S. (H. Res. 403), E1576 [20SE]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1679 [2OC]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Health Dept., ‘‘Broward Is Greater Than AIDS’’ campaign, E1122 [21JN]

Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Cancer: research funding, E938 [31MY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of the Hospice of the Western Reserve, E988 [6JN]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: observance, E154 [7FE]

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: tribute, H1291 [8MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute, H522 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: breast cancer research funding, H3030 [17MY]

——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H4954, H4955 [18JY]

——— health care research funding through reductions in Navy cruiser shipbuilding funding, H4962, H4963 [18JY]

——— prohibit military promotion boards from considering any information regarding mental health or addiction issues, except in cases where individuals are determined to be a danger to themselves or others, H3054–H3056 [17MY]

——— provide mental health assessments to troops during deployment to Afghanistan, H3064 [17MY]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H3064 [17MY], H7369, H7370, H7393 [20DE]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry release of draft report on Vieques, PR, identified health problems relative to Navy activities conducted there, H1158 [6MR]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (H.R. 6163), H6138–H6140 [19SE]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (H.R. 2557), E1303 [24JY]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, E2037 [2JA]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (H.R. 733), H6144–H6147 [19SE], E1612 [21SE], E1684 [5OC]

——— establish the American Center for Cures, H4069 [27JN], H7571 [2JA]

——— implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2229–H2250, H2252 [27AP], H2335 [8MY], H2602, H2604, H2606–H2609 [10MY], H2825 [17MY], H3736 [19JN], H3960 [21JN], E705 [7MY], E721 [8MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559–H3561 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program funding, H4056 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (H.R. 2800), H5790, H5791 [11SE]

Dept. of Labor: issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 522), H520 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: observance, H1580 [27MR]

Diabetes: increase diabetes awareness and prevention, E181 [13FE]

District of Columbia: tribute to Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk, E480 [28MR]

Down Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H1524 [22MR]

Drugs: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (H.R. 2746), H4076 [27JN]

EPA: prohibit delay in finalization of rules to establish clean air standards and to reduce air pollution if such rules will provide protection against asthma and other health effects, H3899, H3900 [20JN]

Erick J. Umstead Memorial Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1245 [12JY]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (H.R. 3737), H580 [8FE], H3864 [20JN]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN], E974 [5JN]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227, H3228 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

FEMA: Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

Glaucoma Awareness Month: observance, E113 [1FE]

Guam Diabetes Association: tribute to Guam Diabetes Conference, E1732 [2NO]

Haubert, Thom: Battelle Memorial Institute Inventor of the Year award recipient, E456 [27MR]

Health: health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

——— importance of disease and vaccine research, E2021–E2023 [31DE]

——— importance of Federal commitment to health research, E1855 [30NO]

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month: observance, E712 [7MY]

Hitchcock Center for Women Inc.: anniversary, E1375 [1AU]

HIV/AIDS: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (H.R. 6138), H6515 [29NO], E1272 [18JY]

——— research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

Houston, TX: inclusion of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ for cancer list, H5139 [24JY]

——— tribute to American Red Cross, the Texas Arrhythmia Institute (organization), and the Methodist Hospital DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center for Save a Life Community Heart Training Day, H663 [9FE]

——— tribute to Multiple Sclerosis MS150 Bike Ride, E345 [8MR]

——— tribute to Texas Children’s Hospital pediatric tissue engineering research, H200 [31JA]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, H4916, H4917, H4918 [18JY], H5023, H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], E1268, E1272 [18JY], E1290 [19JY], E1312 [24JY]

——— support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (H. Res. 713), E1174 [28JN], E1359 [31JY]

Kansas City, KS: University of Kansas Cancer Center designated as NIH National Cancer Institute, H4789 [11JY]

Kidney Action Day: observance, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of APAIT Health Center, E1631 [21SE]

Lung cancer: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce mortality in a timely manner (H.R. 1394), E1735 [6NO]

Lupus Awareness Week: observance, E942 [31MY]

Lyme disease: address contrasting views of science and research and increase efforts to combat the disease, E1303–E1305 [24JY]

——— promote awareness and treatment programs, H3393 [1JN]

Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, E426 [22MR]

Maine: tribute to advocates visiting the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), E804 [15MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), H5613–H5616 [1AU], E1424 [3AU]

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition: tribute to ‘‘Against the Tide’’ race, E1420 [3AU]

McLean, VA: tribute to Langley High School staff for efforts to support Maureen Marsh during health crisis, E188 [14FE]

Medicare: impact of withdrawal of least costly alternative policies relative to certain prostate cancer drugs covered by Medicare Part B, E1929 [13DE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (H.R. 1386), E1640 [21SE]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (H.R. 1845), H7301–H7308 [19DE], E1998 [21DE], E2005 [27DE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H810 [16FE], E711 [7MY]

Minden, LA: tribute to charity auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H787 [15FE]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, E530 [16AP]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: observance, H523, H550 [7FE], E157 [7FE]

National Cancer Institute: funding, H2825 [17MY]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, H2825 [17MY], E776 [10MY], E898 [30MY], E937, E938 [31MY]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (H. Res. 494), H3276 [31MY]

National Cancer Survivors Day: observance, E1034 [8JN]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H5773 [11SE]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: observance, E1542 [14SE]

National Family Caregivers Month: observance, H6349 [14NO], H6524 [29NO], E1791 [16NO], E1860 [30NO]

National Glaucoma Awareness Month: observance, E77 [25JA]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: expand eligibility period for Lackawanna, NY, Bethlehem Steel workers for Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, H1399 [20MR], H5209 [25JY]

National Kidney Month: observance, E281, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

National Lung Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1735 [6NO]

National Marfan Awareness Month: observance, E277 [29FE]

National Marrow Donor Program (organization): tribute, E732 [8MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: observance, E813 [16MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1485, E1489, E1491, E1492, E1498, E1503 [12SE], E1585, E1598 [21SE]

National Scoliosis Awareness Month: observance, E1032 [8JN]

National Stroke Awareness Month: observance, E712 [7MY], E926 [31MY]

National Therapeutic Recreation Week: observance, H929 [17FE]

New York, NY: tribute to Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center ‘‘Stepping Up for HIV and AIDS’’ Community Events Week, E1552 [19SE]

NIH: anniversary of release of Women’s Health Initiative study, E1208 [9JY]

——— funding, H7380 [20DE]

OraSure Technologies, Inc.: FDA approval of OraQuick In-Home HIV test, E854 [18MY], E1227 [11JY]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Nemours Children’s Hospital, E1616 [21SE]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate, E548 [17AP]

——— observance, E447 [27MR], E502 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1397 [20MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1289 [8MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (H.R. 6342), E1407 [3AU]

Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association: anniversary, E979 [5JN]

Plattsburgh, NY: tribute to Relay for Life participants, E1076 [19JN]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: observance, E121 [2FE]

Pulmonary fibrosis: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities (H.R. 2505), E48 [19JA], E1648 [21SE]

Rare Disease Day: observance, H952 [27FE], H1029 [29FE], E287 [29FE]

Research: cancer research funding, H229 [1FE]

——— provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, H6144–H6147 [19SE]

Richards, Kenny: National Tourette Syndrome Association Zak Hollis Youth Achievement Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Roswell Park Cancer Institute: cancer vaccine research funding, H129 [24JA], H6472 [28NO]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio, E1141 [26JN]

Streptococcal: increase in group A infections, H5209 [25JY]

Summitt, Pat: National Alzheimer’s Association Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award recipient, H2075 [25AP]

——— Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H3180 [30MY]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding, H226 [1FE], H385 [2FE]

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.: tribute to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania, E812 [16MY]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women, H3865 [20JN]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (H.R. 3526), H817 [16FE]

World AIDS Day: observance, H6473 [28NO], H6515, H6516 [29NO], H6545 [30NO], H6590 [4DE], E1858 [30NO]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606, E1618, E1636 [21SE]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H1433 [21MR]

World Immunization Week: observance, E661 [26AP]

World Water Day: observance, H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, S6617 [21SE]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 600), S7276 [29NO]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to St. Bernard Hospital free mammogram program, S5202 [19JY]

Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan: anniversary, S6530 [20SE]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, S4458 [25JN]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, S4457 [25JN]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Reseach Institute, S4457 [25JN]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): investigation of fungal meningitis outbreak resulting from tainted medication, S6846 [15NO]

Dept. of Defense: call for release of government records regarding the contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune, NC, S5190 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

——— define care coordination under the Older Americans Act, include care coordination as a fully restorative service, and detail such departmental functions (S. 3465), S5872 [1AU]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (S. 3461), S5735 [31JY]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 3407), S5214 [19JY]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S840–S842 [16FE], S2893–S2896, S2899–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2935, S2937–S2944, S2947, S2955 [8MY], S2996–S2998, S3004, S3006–S3008, S3013, S3015, S3016, S3024–S3028, S3030, S3031, S3034, S3035 [9MY], S3054–S3057, S3060 [10MY], S3263, S3268 [17MY], S3410 [22MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (S. 3345), S4676 [27JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (S. 277), S4619 [26JN]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— tribute to participation in American Heart Association Go Red for Women cardiovascular disease awareness campaign, S4293 [19JN]

Drugs: increase immunization rates (S. 3344), S4675 [27JN]

EPA: investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (S. 76), S7752 [11DE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project, S6617 [21SE]

FDA: ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health, S3556 [24MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (S. 2113), S702 [15FE]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY], S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (S. 2301), S2547 [19AP]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S3477 [23MY], S3555 [24MY], S4624 [26JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, S3507 [23MY]

Forest Service: reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN], S4660 [27JN]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Health: impact of medical research, S3702 [5JN]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (S. 3338), S4685 [27JN]

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day: observance (S. Res. 286), S222 [31JA]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (S. Res. 532), S5468, S5627 [26JY]

Kansas City, KS: University of Kansas Cancer Center application for National Cancer Institute designation, S3703 [5JN]

——— University of Kansas Cancer Center designated as NIH National Cancer Institute, S4923 [12JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), S7706 [10DE]

Martins, Clarissa: American Association of Cancer Research Thomas J. Bardos Award recipient, S5480 [26JY]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (S. 2163), S1425 [6MR]

——— provide all beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy (S. 3271), S3840 [7JN]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (S. 3463), S5736 [31JY], S5846 [1AU]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (H.R. 1845), S8380 [21DE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (S. 2474), S2830 [26AP]

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 490), S6870 [15NO]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 396), S1682 [14MR]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 503), S4593 [25JN]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 389), S1431 [6MR]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, S3702 [5JN], S3896 [11JN], S4457 [25JN]

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 550), S6238 [11SE]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 536), S5898 [1AU]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering: anniversary (S. Res. 499), S4308 [19JN]

National Marrow Donor Program (organization): tribute, S386 [7FE]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 450), S3049 [9MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S6101 [11SE], S6261 [12SE], S6440 [19SE]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 537), S5898 [1AU]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 563), S6469 [19SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 538), S5898 [1AU]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary, S4820 [10JY], S5728 [31JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 416), S2282 [29MR]

Parkinson’s disease: tribute to Dept. of Veterans Affairs and NIH research into deep brain stimulation therapy, S5474 [26JY]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S4250 [18JN]

Prestonburg, KY: tribute to Highlands Center for Autism, S2596 [23AP]

Prostate cancer: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 529), S5626 [26JY]

Rare Disease Day: designate (S. Res. 383), S1143 [29FE]

Research: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7162–S7164 [29NO]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (S. Res. 473), S4641 [26JN]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding, S375–S379 [7FE]

Taxation: include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (S. 3716), S8667 [2JA]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 573), S7638 [5DE]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7208 [29NO]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4832, S4833 [10JY]

World Plumbing Day: designate (S. Res. 393), S1557 [8MR]

Reports

Least Costly Alternative Policies—Impact on Prostate Cancer Drugs Covered Under Medicare Part B: Dept. of HHS (excerpt), E1929 [13DE]

Reports filed

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia—Comparison of International Approaches: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Rept. 112–254), S8203 [19DE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Commend Rotary International Efforts To Prevent and Eradicate Polio: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 473), S4366 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3566), S6451 [19SE]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 76) (S. Rept. 112–213), S6451 [19SE]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Wildlife Disease Emergency Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 357) (S. Rept. 112–214), S6451 [19SE]

Statements

Forum on Tick-Borne Diseases: Christina T. Fisk and Holly Ahern, H3394 [1JN]

Texts of

H.R. 733, Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, H6144 [19SE]

H.R. 1845, Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act, H7301–H7303 [19DE]

H.R. 2800, Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program reauthorization, H5790 [11SE]

H.R. 3187, March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act, H5613 [1AU]

H.R. 6163, National Pediatric Research Network Act, H6138 [19SE]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 3407, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, S5215 [19JY]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

S. 3716, include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines, S8667 [2JA]

S. Res. 286, Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day, S222 [31JA]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

S. Res. 383, Rare Disease Day, S1143, S1150 [29FE]

S. Res. 389, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1425, S1432 [6MR]

S. Res. 393, World Plumbing Day, S1544, S1557 [8MR]

S. Res. 396, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1680, S1682 [14MR]

S. Res. 411, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 413, National Autism Awareness Month, S2258 [29MR]

S. Res. 416, Parkinson’s Awareness Month, S2259, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 429, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S4833 [10JY]

S. Res. 434, support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft, S2659 [24AP]

S. Res. 450, National MPS Awareness Day, S3047, S3049 [9MY]

S. Res. 473, commend efforts of Rotary International to prevent and eradicate polio, S3639 [24MY], S4642 [26JN]

S. Res. 490, Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, S3982 [12JN], S6870 [15NO]

S. Res. 493, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S4206 [14JN]

S. Res. 495, Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, S4243, S4250 [18JN]

S. Res. 499, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering anniversary, S4305, S4310 [19JN]

S. Res. 503, National Aphasia Awareness Month, S4463, S4593 [25JN]

S. Res. 526, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, S5308 [24JY]

S. Res. 529, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 532, support International AIDS Conference and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, S5494, S5627 [26JY]

S. Res. 535, support goals and ideals of National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities Movement Is Life initiative, S5882 [1AU]

S. Res. 536, National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, S5883, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 537, support goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, S5883, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 538, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, S5883, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 550, National Celiac Disease Awareness Day, S6110, S6238 [11SE]

S. Res. 563, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day, S6465, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 573, Teen Cancer Awareness Week, S6556 [20SE], S7638 [5DE]

S. Res. 583, National Preparedness Month, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 600, support goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, S6896 [26NO], S7276 [29NO]

Tributes

Lauder, Evelyn Hausner, S320 [2FE]

DISHMAN, LAKE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1760 [15MR]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Addresses

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S7307 [30NO]

Real estate: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), S2272, S2275 [29MR], H4001 [26JN]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8045, S8046 [13DE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), S8373 [21DE], H7496 [31DE]

Analyses

National Park System Critical Authorities Act (S. 3398), S5137 [18JY]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6080 [11SE]

Articles and editorials

John Payton’s Life of Principle, H1838 [16AP]

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

Law Misused for Political Ends, H7322 [19DE]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Rand Paul’s Situational Principle, H4645 [29JN]

Taking It to the Street, E1115–E1118 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2067 [24AP]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1100 [29FE]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2030 [19AP]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H1272 [7MR]

Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 670), H3266 [30MY]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (see H.R. 6133), H4907 [17JY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 49), S4418 [21JN]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 6336), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3084 [10MY]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 617), H1845 [16AP]

Elections: revise the timing of special elections for local office (see H.R. 3902), H511 [6FE]

Eliot Ness ATF Building: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN]

EPA: limit authority to implement certain actions relative to Chesapeake Bay watershed total maximum daily loads (see H.R. 4337), H1804 [29MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Health: extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories (see H.R. 6585), H6326 [6NO]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Lieberman, Senator: tribute (see H. Res. 842), H7424 [20DE]

Local government: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2345), S2655 [24AP]

Lunchtime Music on the Mall festival: support and honor performers and sponsors (see H. Res. 769), H5707 [2AU]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: change membership of Board of Directors (see H.R. 6356), H5707 [2AU] (see H.R. 6369), H5765 [10SE]

——— ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6397 [15NO]

——— provide for an Inspector General (see H.R. 5322), H2274 [27AP]

Monuments and memorials: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H.R. 6367), H5765 [10SE]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H4684 [9JY]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H3660 [7JN]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (see S. 3398), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6610), H6505 [28NO]

Navy: provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers (see S. Con. Res. 46), S3782 [6JN]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H158 [24JA]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see S. 2170), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4152), H1272 [7MR]

Statehood (see S. 3696), S8203 [19DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 677), H3480 [5JN]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building: designate (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE] (see H.R. 6604), H6469 [27NO]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (see S. 2045), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 4213), H1390 [19MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H5764 [10SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Drew Liscum, E528 [16AP]

——— Leslie Lopez, E334 [7MR]

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991 [6JN]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992 [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992 [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992 [6JN]

Letters

District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion: Representative Issa, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4003 [26JN]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4002 [26JN]

National Park System Critical Authorities Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge: Bill L. Lee, Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson, P.C. (law firm), S4451 [25JN]

——— Charles Beck and Gerald L. Chaleff, Los Angeles, CA, Police Dept., S4450 [25JN]

——— Charles D. Reynolds, S4451 [25JN]

——— John R. Dunne, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP (law firm), S4451 [25JN]

——— Ronald E. Hampton, Blacks in Law Enforcement of America (organization), S4451 [25JN]

——— Thomas E. Perez, Dept. of Justice, S4450 [25JN]

Lists

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization) Law Enforcement Award of Excellence recipients, E2038 [2JA]

World War II and Korean War veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter, S3740 [6JN]

World War II and Korean War veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Kansas (organization), S5700 [31JY]

World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Big Sky Honor Flight (organization), E1034 [8JN], E1599 [21SE]

Memorandums

Display of District of Columbia and U.S. Territorial Flags During Official Ceremonies: Erin C. Conaton, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, H6498 [28NO]

Messages

District of Columbia Proposed Budget and Financial Plan: President Obama, S8070 [17DE], H6811 [17DE]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Opinion polls

District of Columbia budget autonomy: Purple Insights (organization), H2024 [19AP]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit publicly funded abortions, H4673 [9JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (H. Res. 709), H4078 [27JN]

Alibhai, Suleiman: Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Professional Service Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Miami-Dade County, FL, for contribution to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, E1 [6JA]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Armed Forces: preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6834 [18DE], E1822 [28NO]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E561 [17AP]

Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1034 [8JN], E1599 [21SE]

Black Pride Festival: tribute, E875 [18MY]

Brown, Chuck: ACLU of the Nation’s Capital Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 118), H2298, H2299 [7MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 106), H2295, H2296 [7MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), H2297, H2298 [7MY]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (H.R. 4153), E329 [7MR]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Hurley Elementary School Science Bowl Team for participation in the National Science Bowl, E764 [10MY]

Citizen’s Commission on Human Rights: tribute to opening of new National Public Affairs Office in Washington, DC, E1299 [23JY]

Civil liberties: provide full voting representation in Congress, H1831 [16AP]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383 [1AU]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 6421), E1538 [14SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, E1589 [21SE]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), H5745, H5746 [10SE]

Congressional Hockey Caucus: tribute to Lawmakers v. Lobbyists charity hockey game, H1235 [7MR]

Courts: revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), H6772–H6775 [13DE]

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk: tribute, E480 [28MR]

D.C. Divas (football team): tribute, E1074 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), E71 [25JA]

Dept. of Justice: arraignment of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H2314 [7MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (H.R. 2070), H131, H132 [24JA], E71 [25JA]

District of Columbia Emancipation Day: observance, H2024 [19AP]

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E979 [5JN], E1530 [14SE]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Elections: revise the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 3902), H1085–H1087 [29FE], E147 [6FE]

Emancipation Day: anniversary, E527 [16AP]

Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference and Rally: tribute, E1219 [10JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

First Book (organization): anniversary, E858 [18MY]

Florham Park, NJ: anniversary of Police Unity Tour, E451 [27MR]

Francis Lee Contracting (company): Delegate Norton’s Small Business Access to Capital and Business Opportunities Fair District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E613 [23AP]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC: anniversary, E626 [24AP]

Government regulations: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money, H2022–H2024 [19AP], H4643–H4646 [29JN]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School for participation in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game ‘‘Capitol Hill Challenge’’, E651 [25AP]

History: municipality and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, H1127–H1129 [1MR], H4643 [29JN]

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, E1431 [3AU]

Honor Flight Central Florida (organization): tribute, E1617 [21SE]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E313 [5MR], E642, E645 [25AP], E895 [30MY], E1131 [25JN], E1226 [11JY]

Honor Flight Illinois (organization): tribute, H2718 [16MY]

Honor Flight Iowa (organization): tribute, E629 [24AP]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E733 [8MY], E1558 [19SE]

Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon & Portland (organization): tribute, E994 [6JN]

Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E749 [9MY], E1593 [21SE], E1658 [25SE]

Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (organization): tribute, E634 [24AP], E1579 [20SE]

Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E758 [10MY], E1508 [13SE]

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, E1000 [6JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (H. Res. 820), H6564 [30NO]

Independent Association of Businesses: anniversary, E1384 [1AU]

International Federation of Black Prides, Inc.: tribute, E12 [13JA]

Issaquah, WA: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E766 [10MY], E1053 [18JN]

Johnson, Mark (Too Sharp): International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, E1402 [3AU]

Kidney Action Day: observance, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy: tribute, E706 [7MY]

Latino Pride: tribute, E871 [18MY]

Maine: tribute to advocates visiting the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), E804 [15MY]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Heritage Middle School student trip to Washington, DC, E991 [6JN]

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [6NO]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (H.R. 6592), E1771 [15NO]

Miller, Jeff: tribute to efforts to bring war veterans to national war memorials via Honor Flight, H6341 [13NO], H6349 [14NO]

Monroeville, AL: tribute to Monroeville Junior High robotics team, E218 [16FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution, E1998 [21DE]

——— establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (H.R. 2181), H4809 [11JY]

Morse, Earl: tribute to efforts to bring war veterans to national war memorials via Honor Flight, H6341 [13NO], H6349 [14NO]

Music City Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E610 [23AP], E681 [27AP], E723 [8MY]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H3812 [20JN], E1071, E1077, E1079 [19JN], E1125 [21JN]

National Cherry Blossom Festival: anniversary, E449 [27MR]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (H.R. 6610), E1823 [28NO]

Pinchot Institute for Conservation: anniversary, E1344 [26JY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7320–H7323 [19DE]

Real estate: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H4001–H4003 [26JN]

Rolling Thunder Demonstration Run: anniversary, E1141 [26JN]

Ruze Dalmatinke (musical group): tribute, E1265 [17JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

Texas Panhandle Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1556 [19SE]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building: designate (H.R. 6604), H6474–H6477 [28NO]

——— designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Volusia Honor Air (organization): tribute, E1542 [14SE], E1666 [28SE]

War of 1812: anniversary, E2036 [2JA]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4048–H4050 [26JN]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): anniversary, E2038 [2JA]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Woodland Cemetery: tribute, E139 [3FE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), H6733–H6739 [12DE]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), Senate amendment, H7495–H7498 [31DE]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 938), H124 [24JA], H386 [2FE], H6736 [12DE]

Young, Neal A.: Partnership for Public Service Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Science and Environment recipient, E1519 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S4145 [13JN], S4192 [14JN], S6335 [13SE], S6527 [20SE], S6576 [21SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 118), S3049 [9MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 106), S3049 [9MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), S3049 [9MY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (S. 3567), S6461 [19SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 49), S4423 [21JN]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), S6284, S6285 [12SE]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1981–S1984 [22MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Courts: revise certain administrative authorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for its officers and employees for certain claims (S. 1379), S4790, S4791 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (S. 3078), S3747–S3749 [6JN]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

Elections: revise the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 3902), S4980 [12JY]

Emancipation Day: anniversary, S2233 [29MR]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3880 [11JN], S3948 [12JN]

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S6051 [10SE]

Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3740 [6JN]

Honor Flight Kansas (organization): tribute, S5700 [31JY]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S2917 [7MY], S7342 [3DE]

Honor Flight Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, S6731 [13NO]

Honor Flight West Virginia Always Free (organization): tribute, S3717 [5JN]

Junior League of Washington, Inc.: anniversary, S6618 [21SE]

Kentucky: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, S4360 [20JN]

Knowles, Kimberley S.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S6005 [2AU]

Murphy, Donna M.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4449 [25JN]

——— nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, unanimous-consent request, S2224 [29MR], S4451, S4452 [25JN]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

National Park Service: clarify responsibility for District of Columbia snow removal, transfer administrative jurisdiction for George Washington Memorial Parkway land, and provide uniform penalties for crimes on park land (S. 3398), S5136 [18JY]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize to establish a commemorative work (S. 1421), S8554 [30DE]

Police Week: observance, S3138 [15MY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S1461 [7MR], S7307, S7308 [30NO]

Postal Service: require closing of post offices in the Capitol Complex, S2685 [25AP]

Real estate: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), S2275 [29MR]

Statehood (S. 3696), S8205 [19DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Thompson-Markward Hall: anniversary, S5082 [17JY], S6734 [13NO]

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: require judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia (S. 2045), S8046 [13DE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, S665 [15FE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 6364), S8378 [21DE]

Reports filed

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112– 139), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1379) (S. Rept. 112–178), S4460 [25JN]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

District of Columbia Southwest Waterfront Development Promotion: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2297) (S. Rept. 112–154), S2242 [29MR]

District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902) (S. Rept. 112–186), S5046 [16JY]

Eliot Ness ATF Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Hatch Act Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2170) (S. Rept. 112–211), S6339 [13SE]

In the Matter of Arrests of Members of the House Outside the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–419), H1541 [22MR]

Memorial Establishment on Federal Land in the District of Columbia To Honor Free African Americans and Slaves Who Fought During the American Revolution: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 883) (S. Rept. 112–118), S41 [23JA]

Nomination of Roy W. McLeese III To Be District of Columbia Court of Appeals Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation District of Columbia Commemorative Work Authorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1421) (S. Rept. 112–127), S42 [23JA]

U.S. Secret Service Retirement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1515) (S. Rept. 112–205), S6062 [10SE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

World War I Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6364) (H. Rept. 112–701), H6765 [12DE]

World War II Memorial Prayer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 112–368), H77 [18JA]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia Emancipation Day anniversary: District of Colubmia City Council, S2234 [29MR], E527 [16AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, H7 [13JA]

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H185 [27JA], H2667 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2295 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 117, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, H2297 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 118, use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, H2298 [7MY]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 2070, World War II Memorial Prayer Act, H131 [24JA]

H.R. 2297, District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion, S2275 [29MR]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

H.R. 3902, District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act, H1085 [29FE]

H.R. 6336, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, H5745 [10SE]

H.R. 6364, World War I Memorial Act, H6733–H6735 [12DE]

H.R. 6604, Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC, H6474 [28NO]

S. 1379, D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act, S4790 [9JY], S4831 [10JY], H6772 [13DE]

S. 1421, Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation commemorative work establishment, S8554 [30DE]

S. 2045, require U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judges to reside within a certain distance of the District of Columbia, S8046 [13DE]

S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act, S1461 [7MR], H7320 [19DE]

S. 3687, Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, Washington, DC, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. 3687, William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 46, provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers, S3783 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 49, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol, S4423 [21JN]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT

Bills and resolutions

District of Columbia: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2345), S2655 [24AP]

——— revise the timing of special elections for local office (see H.R. 3902), H511 [6FE]

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: history as a municipality and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, H1127–H1129 [1MR], H4643 [29JN]

——— revise the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 3902), H1085–H1087 [29FE], E147 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

District of Columbia: revise the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 3902), S4980 [12JY]

Reports filed

District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902) (S. Rept. 112–186), S5046 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3902, District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act, H1085 [29FE]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT

Articles and editorials

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3803, provisions, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL ELECTION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3902), H511 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3902), H1085–H1087 [29FE], E147 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3902), S4980 [12JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902) (S. Rept. 112–186), S5046 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3902, provisions, H1085 [29FE]

DITCH AND IRRIGATION COMPANY TAX REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3650), S7219 [29NO]

Texts of

S. 3650, provisions, S7219 [29NO]

DiTRAGLIA, ELENA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2012 [30DE]

DIVER, KAREN R.

Letters

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act impact on Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation, H5881 [12SE]

DIVISIONAL REALIGNMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5512), H3191, H3192 [30MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 5512), S6674 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5512) (H. Rept. 112–497), H3177 [29MY]

Texts of

H.R. 5512, provisions, H3191 [30MY]

DIVORCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DIXFIELD, ME

Remarks in Senate

Libby, Ike: Dixfield, ME, Board of Selectmen Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4455 [25JN]

DIXON, BERNITA (BERT)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1708 [19OC]

DIXON, BILLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E684 [27AP]

DIXON, DIAMOND

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1301 [23JY]

DIXON, RICKY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1129 [21JN]

DIXON, STACY

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula, S694 [15FE]

DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H4684 [9JY]

DJIBOUTI, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

DNA ANALYSIS BACKLOG ELIMINATION ACT

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE], H7583 [2JA]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6628), H6622 [4DE]

Letters

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), S2719 [25AP], S2790 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding, H2707 [15MY], H2733, H2735 [16MY], E780 [11MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), H5207 [25JY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6628), H6590 [4DE], H7579 [2JA]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), unanimous-consent agreement, H7580, H7581 [2JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2666 [25AP], S2789–S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8551 [30DE]

Texts of

S. 3250, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (SAFER) Act, H7581 [2JA]

DO NOT TRACK KIDS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

DO YOUR JOB ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3799), H113 [23JA]

DOAK, BILL

Articles and editorials

Lois ‘‘Pauline’’ Nolan Larson—Family, Politics and Mayberry Were Her Life, E1909 [12DE]

DOAR, JOHN

Remarks in House

Presidential Medal of Freedom: recipient, E934 [31MY]

DOBIS, CHET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E377 [19MR]

DOCTORS see Health Care Professionals

DoDBUZZ (publication)

Articles and editorials

Bone Notches 10,000 Combat Missions, E394 [20MR]

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. (a former Senator from Connecticut)

Articles and editorials

Why Dodd-Frank Is Necessary, E1311 [24JY]

Eulogies

Ribicoff, Casey, S1610 [13MR]

DODD, JOHN AND BETTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1377 [1AU]

DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT see Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

DOGAN, HARDY AND ROSE

Proclamations

Dogan Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E898 [30MY]

DOGGETT, LLOYD (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3133 [18MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5631 [1AU]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H4064 [26JN]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676, 3702), H27 [17JA]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H7425 [20DE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1017 [28FE]

Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 130), H1392 [19MR]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H220 [31JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2288 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H966 [27FE]

——— review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1457), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Education: strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5292 [25JY]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 2637), H5292 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 531), H950 [24FE]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H6397 [15NO]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H6302 [5OC]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H1391 [19MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see H.R. 711), H903 [16FE]

——— provide grants for Civic Justice Corps programs for court-involved, previously incarcerated, and otherwise disadvantaged youth and young adults (see H.R. 3114), H1134 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H966 [27FE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H5711 [2AU]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2696), H1210 [6MR]

——— expand and intensify NIH programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2695), H1210 [6MR]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H3577 [6JN]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H6701 [11DE]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 3300), H220 [31JA]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H6279 [21SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4157 [27JN]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women’s History Museum (see H.R. 1269), H220 [31JA]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5713 [2AU]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H1571 [26MR]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H5631 [1AU]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H3733 [18JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1428 [20MR]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H6302 [5OC]

Medicare: provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1572 [26MR]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5860 [11SE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H1363 [13MR]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H966 [27FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 664), H1100 [29FE]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H4907 [17JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see H.R. 587), H726 [14FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H4065 [26JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see H.R. 5988), H3974 [21JN]

SBA: increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3162 [18MY]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H3976 [21JN]

Small business: encourage initiatives for appropriate and accessible financial products for entities that do not have access to the financial mainstream (see H.R. 3635), H1210 [6MR]

Social Security: establish consistent requirements for the electronic content and format of data used in the administration of certain human services programs (see H.R. 6682), H7264 [18DE]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H4908 [17JY]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 3046), H945 [17FE]

——— allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H2211 [26AP]

——— allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see H.R. 3352), H2040 [23AP]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1210 [6MR]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H1428 [20MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H5202 [24JY]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 3729), H2072 [24AP]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

Ukraine: ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H5331 [30JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2212 [26AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H4158 [27JN]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (see H.R. 4166), H1303 [8MR]

Taxation: extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H6807 [13DE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (H.R. 4166), H1305 [8MR]

Taxation: extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

Letters

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act: Tom Hansen and Barbara W. Ballard, National Conference of State Legislatures, H318 [1FE]

——— Tracy L. Wareing, American Public Human Services Association, and Paul Lefkowitz, National Association of State TANF Administrators, H318 [1FE]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3447 [5JN], H3509 [6JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3447 [5JN], H3509 [6JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3447 [5JN], H3509 [6JN]

Remarks

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H146 [24JA]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2604 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1675 [28MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3746 [19JN]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H400 [2FE]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7315, H7316 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2837 [17MY]

——— examine potential benefits of closing outdated or excess overseas military bases, H2837 [17MY]

Economy: impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H400 [2FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3447 [5JN], H3509, H3510, H3511, H3512 [6JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3447 [5JN], H3509, H3510, H3511, H3512 [6JN]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H3450 [5JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1473 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4720 [10JY]

Medicare: reform, H1675 [28MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H325, H326 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4720 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1473 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6170 [20SE]

——— require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H316, H318, H321 [1FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3447 [5JN], H3509, H3510, H3511, H3512 [6JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3746 [19JN]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7310, H7311, H7313 [19DE]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5671 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5584 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1995, H1996 [19AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3608 [7JN]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H3509, H3510, H3511, H3512 [6JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2739 [16MY]

DOGO, HARUN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S136 [26JA], S1098 [28FE], S2036 [26MR], S4831 [10JY], S5154 [18JY]

DOHERTY, GLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC], E1807 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6317 [13SE]

DOHERTY, HUGH M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1350 [30JY]

DOHERTY, MATT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1052 [18JN]

DOHNER, RUSSELL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7397 [4DE]

DOLAN, MIKE

Remarks in House

Hazleton, PA: Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]

DOLAN, THOMAS, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

DOLAN, TIMOTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H737 [15FE]

DOLD, ROBERT J. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H544 [7FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3550 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1916 [17AP]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5728 [7AU]

Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 1412), H1101 [29FE]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3167 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H6312 [19OC]

Dept. of Education: establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H3177 [29MY]

——— improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H3577 [6JN]

——— require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 2094), H6304 [9OC]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 1360), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of State: raise travel advisory for Egypt from ‘‘Travel Alert’’ to ‘‘Travel Warning’’ until all detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt (see H. Res. 546), H1018 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H945 [17FE]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H2288 [27AP]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H2570 [9MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4264), H3808 [19JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2570 [9MY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H6280 [21SE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H7264 [18DE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H2135 [25AP]

Government regulations: provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

Health: increase public awareness and create educational programs concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 36), H3577 [6JN]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H6234 [20SE]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5713 [2AU]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H115 [23JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6318 [26OC]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3981 [25JN]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H4685 [9JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H5328 [26JY]

Iran: expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H1804 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1154 [5MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1978 [18AP]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H115 [23JA]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1543 [22MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6001 [13SE]

National Association of State Fire Marshals: recognize efforts to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications (see H. Res. 638), H2274 [27AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H1642 [27MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5331 [30JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H5292 [25JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5328 [26JY]

SEC: change asset coverage ratio and treatment of preferred stock for, allow acquisition or holding of certain securities by, and revise rules on business development companies (see H.R. 5929), H4908 [17JY]

Securities: provide an exemption for certain swaps and security-based swaps involving non-U.S. persons (see H.R. 3283), H441 [2FE]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1543 [22MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1916 [17AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2329 [7MY]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend and expand tax relief for national disasters (see H.R. 2718), H4065 [26JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (see H.R. 6066), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H3577 [6JN]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H3662 [7JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H441 [2FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4982), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1915 [17AP]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H4828 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H1497 [21MR]

Tariff: clothianidin (see H.R. 5352), H2317 [7MY]

——— cypermethrin (see H.R. 5349), H2317 [7MY]

——— dinotefuran (see H.R. 5350), H2317 [7MY]

——— etoxazole (see H.R. 5353), H2317 [7MY]

——— fenpropathrin (see H.R. 5351), H2317 [7MY]

——— flumioxazin (see H.R. 5355), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-(1-thoxyethoxy) styrene-4- (t-butylcarbonyloxy) styrene-4-hydroxystyrene copolymer (see H.R. 5363), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (see H.R. 5347), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene (see H.R. 5360), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporous poly(divinylbenzene) (see H.R. 5346), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporus adsorpent polymers (see H.R. 5362), H2317 [7MY]

——— permethrin (see H.R. 5354), H2317 [7MY]

——— -phenyl-7-(4,4,5,6-tetramentyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-quinoline (OSIP-690520, quinolone boronate) (see H.R. 5786), H2812 [16MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASKP1240 (see H.R. 5364), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP0777 (see H.R. 5358), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP2408 (see H.R. 5357), H2317 [7MY]

——— poly(4-(1-isobutoxy ethoxy)styrene-co-4-hydroxystyrene (see H.R. 5348), H2317 [7MY]

——— 10,10’-oxybisphenoxarsine (see H.R. 5361), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (see H.R. 5345, 5356), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-(1-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)cyclobutanone (OSIP-690631, bicyclic intermediate) (see H.R. 5359), H2317 [7MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H3661 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (H.R. 5650), H2567 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (H.R. 4235), H1497 [21MR]

Tariff: clothianidin (H.R. 5352), H2322 [7MY]

——— cypermethrin (H.R. 5349), H2322 [7MY]

——— dinotefuran (H.R. 5350), H2322 [7MY]

——— etoxazole (H.R. 5353), H2322 [7MY]

——— fenpropathrin (H.R. 5351), H2322 [7MY]

——— flumioxazin (H.R. 5355), H2322 [7MY]

——— 4-(1-thoxyethoxy) styrene-4- (t-butylcarbonyloxy) styrene-4-hydroxystyrene copolymer (H.R. 5363), H2322 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising of a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene (H.R. 5360), H2322 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (H.R. 5347), H2322 [7MY]

——— macroporous poly(divinylbenzene) (H.R. 5346), H2322 [7MY]

——— macroporus adsorpent polymers (H.R. 5362), H2322 [7MY]

——— permethrin (H.R. 5354), H2322 [7MY]

——— -phenyl-7-(4,4,5,6-tetramentyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-quinoline (OSIP-690520, quinolone boronate) (H.R. 5786), H2812 [16MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASKP1240 (H.R. 5364), H2322 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP0777 (H.R. 5358), H2322 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP2408 (H.R. 5357), H2322 [7MY]

——— poly(4-(1-isobutoxy ethoxy)styrene-co-4-hydroxystyrene (H.R. 5348), H2322 [7MY]

——— 10,10’-oxybisphenoxarsine (H.R. 5361), H2322 [7MY]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (H.R. 5345), H2321 [7MY]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (H.R. 5356), H2322 [7MY]

——— 3-(1-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)cyclobutanone (OSIP-690631, bicyclic intermediate) (H.R. 5359), H2322 [7MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6625 [5DE], H7361 [20DE]

Letters

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5616 [1AU]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5616 [1AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1499 [22MR], H3277 [31MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7570 [2JA]

Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): anniversary, H5137 [24JY]

Budget: deficit, H585 [8FE], H1500 [22MR]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H3148 [18MY]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H544, H545 [7FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1728 [28MR]

Chicago, IL: tribute to NATO summit meeting, H2573 [10MY]

Coast Guard: Great Lakes search and rescue operations funding, H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6758–H6761 [12DE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H650 [9FE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4962 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish the American Center for Cures, H4069 [27JN], H7571 [2JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3550, H3551 [6JN]

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H821 [16FE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6685 [11DE], H7474 [31DE], H7571 [2JA]

——— importance of job creation, H585 [8FE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H585 [8FE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs, H119 [24JA]

Education: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H1853 [17AP]

Egypt: elections, H4637 [29JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2469 [9MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2786 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2786 [16MY]

Firearms: gun control, H6831 [18DE]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H1980 [19AP]

Glenview, IL: anniversary of Glenbrook South High School, H644 [9FE]

Honor Flight Illinois (organization): tribute, H2718 [16MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6494 [28NO], H6758–H6761 [12DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7570 [2JA]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7502 [31DE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H930 [17FE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5575 [1AU]

Israel: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H6378 [15NO]

Journal: question of approval, H6684 [11DE]

Kraft Foods Global, Inc.: anniversary of the Oreo cookie, E319• [6MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H821 [16FE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5870 [12SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740, H5741 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 3187), H5613, H5614, H5615, H5616 [1AU]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, H650 [9FE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E303• [1MR]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (H. Res. 494), H3276 [31MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

Navy: DDG–51 destroyer funding, H4962 [18JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6831 [18DE]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO]

OMB: require all budgets submitted to the President be prepared using both accrual-based and cash-based accounting standards, H544, H545 [7FE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1649 [28MR]

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: anniversary, H5687 [2AU]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status, H5137 [24JY]

SEC: eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (H.R. 2940), H120 [24JA]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1241 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1590 [27MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5586 [1AU]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3611 [7JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H731 [15FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of release of ‘‘Alcatraz Eleven’’ from POW camp in North Vietnam, H812 [16FE]

Votes: position on missed, H90• [23JA], H1374• [19MR], H1420• [20MR], H1452• [21MR], E815• [16MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (H.R. 2827), H6125, H6126, H6127, H6128 [19SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H1728 [28MR]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5909• [12SE]

Curran, Mark, H6515 [29NO]

Giffords, Representative, H119 [24JA]

Kirk, Senator, H86 [23JA]

Melman, Aaron, H3277 [31MY]

Mulder, Arlene, H6348 [14NO]

Ott, George, H2718 [16MY]

Schoenstadt, Richard, H3811 [20JN]

Vana, Thomas, H2718 [16MY]

DOLE, BOB (a former Senator from Kansas)

Articles and editorials

George McGovern, the Man Who Never Gave Up, E1960 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S2126 [28MR], S6985 [28NO], S7394 [4DE]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

DOMENE, JAN HARP

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1221 [7MR]

DOMERACKI, HENRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1264 [17JY]

DOMESTIC ALTERNATIVE FUELS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

DOMESTIC ENERGY AND JOBS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4480), H3890, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3899, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905, H3906, H3908, H3909, H3910, H3911 [20JN], H3919, H3920, H3921, H3922, H3923, H3925, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— consideration (H. Res. 691), H3822 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Enact (H.R. 4480): consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

Letters

EPA analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy: several public health and medical organizations, H3818 [20JN]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 4480), H3942 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Alaska: require additional rights-of-way in and out of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, H3895 [20JN]

BLM: prohibit enforcement of a protest fee to challenge the granting of a drilling lease, right of way, or permit, H3906, H3907 [20JN], E1108 [21JN]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

Dept. of Energy: analyze regulations other nations apply to their oil and gas industries and compare them to U.S. regulations, H3898 [20JN]

——— determine if impact analyses of EPA rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

——— lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— require consultation and input of National Energy Technology Laboratory relative to clean air rules, H3898 [20JN]

——— require Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3922, H3923 [21JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authority to increase civil fines against oil companies that violate offshore drilling laws, H3817 [20JN]

——— conduct onshore oil and gas lease sales through Internet-based live lease sales, H3887 [20JN]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty, H3820 [20JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands, H3886, H3887 [20JN]

——— establish Office of Energy Employment and Training and Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, H3928–H3930 [21JN]

——— expedite a program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, including at least one lease sale in the Reserve each year during a certain period, H3887 [20JN]

——— include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017, H3911, H3912 [20JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H3919, H3920 [21JN]

——— prohibit transfer of any Solid Minerals Program function from BLM to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, H3908, H3909 [20JN]

——— reduce number of onshore leases on which oil and gas production is not occurring as an incentive for oil and gas companies to begin production on currently held leases, H3905, H3906 [20JN]

——— require application for permit to drill be deemed approved if review process is not completed within 60 days, H3925, H3926 [21JN]

——— require oil and gas produced under certain leases to be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3909, H3910 [20JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: include in Quadrennial Strategic Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy the best estimate of expected increase in production of renewable energy sources on Hawaiian Home Lands, H3925 [21JN]

Enact (H.R. 4480), H3813, H3814, H3875–H3912 [20JN], H3918–H3945, H3957–H3959 [21JN], H5173 [24JY], E1108, E1114, E1121 [21JN]

——— consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814–H3824 [20JN]

——— motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

Energy Information Administration: determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

EPA: expand ability to waive certain pollution control fuel requirements when there is a fuel distribution problem and complete Fuel Harmonization Study with the Dept. of Energy, H3903, H3904 [20JN]

——— prohibit consideration of feasibility and cost in revising and supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone, H3901, H3902 [20JN]

——— prohibit delay in finalization of rules to establish clean air standards and to reduce air pollution if such rules will provide protection against asthma and other health effects, H3899, H3900 [20JN]

——— repeal designation of the Colville River as an aquatic resource of national importance, H3895 [20JN]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy, H3818 [20JN]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H3910, H3911 [20JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

——— protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas, H3897 [20JN]

Power resources: prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— prohibit hydraulic fracturing activities within one thousand feet of a primary or secondary school, H3896 [20JN]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable energy standard, H3819, H3884 [20JN]

——— facilitate development of offshore wind energy resources, H3920, H3921 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S5816 [1AU]

Enact (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 691, consideration of H.R. 4480, provisions, H3814 [20JN]

H.R. 4480, provisions, H3890–H3895 [20JN]

DOMESTIC JOBS, DOMESTIC ENERGY, AND DEFICIT REDUCTION (3–D) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS AND OBLIGATIONS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1910) (S. Rept. 112–257), S8203 [19DE]

DOMESTIC POLICY related term(s) Economy

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4722 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4722 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Census—Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring in Medical and Work Expenses, H6376 [15NO]

Chief Justice Roberts’s Folly, S4738 [29JN]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

False Premise Lets ‘Obamacare’ Go On, S4737 [29JN]

Liberty and Obamacare, S2015 [26MR]

Obama Administration Diverts $500M to IRS To Implement Healthcare Reform Law, S2474 [18AP]

ObamaCare and the Power To Tax, S4737 [29JN]

116 Billion Reasons To Be for the Individual Mandate, S1874 [21MR]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Raising Medicare Age Could Leave Hundreds of Thousands Uninsured, S7731 [11DE]

Reforms From Affordable Care Act Will Improve Access to Care, S4866 [11JY]

Study Sees Cuts to Health Plans, H4712 [10JY]

Umpire Blinks, S4738 [29JN]

Unfinished War, E1367 [31JY]

Unpopular Mandate—Why Do Politicians Reverse Their Positions?, S4863–S4866 [11JY]

What’s Behind Roberts’ Surprising Decision?, S4739 [29JN]

Why Ryancare and Obamacare Looks So Similar, S2161 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: allow taxpayers the opportunity to specify their choice of Federal budget priorities (see S. 2260), S2242 [29MR]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3266 [30MY]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see S. 2252), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5727), H2645 [10MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: prohibit funding to implement health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6054), H4603 [28JN]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR] (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (see H. Res. 724), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions not declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court (see H.R. 6053), H4603 [28JN]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2067 [24AP]

Hydroelectric power: recognize as the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy and should be fully utilized in pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy (see H. Res. 579), H1305 [8MR]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (see S. 3553), S6453 [19SE]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to refugee resettlement (see H.R. 6460), H6231 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 6054), H4603 [28JN]

——— repeal (see H.R. 4224), H1427 [20MR] (see H.R. 4242), H1541 [22MR] (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (see H. Res. 724), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal provisions not declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court (see H.R. 6053), H4603 [28JN]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

——— repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6137), H5008 [18JY]

Senior citizens: provide for a Seniors’ Financial Bill of Rights (see S. 3621), S6625 [21SE]

Space policy: express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

Taxation: repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Court decisions

Supreme Court decision on constitutionality of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (excerpt), S4863 [11JY]

E-mails

Repeal of Obamacare Act: Aracely Rodriguez, H4797 [11JY]

——— Bill Cea, H4797 [11JY]

——— Christine Haight Farley, H4798 [11JY]

——— Emily Schlichting, H4798 [11JY]

——— Jamal Lee, H4797 [11JY]

Essays

Modern Tax System—Fair to the Average American? Lisa Vatavuk, H2718 [16MY]

State of the Union: Alden Fletcher, S155 [30JA]

——— Dahlia Somers, S157 [30JA]

——— Emma Hamilton, S156 [30JA]

——— Erin Clauss, S155 [30JA]

——— Giovanina Mier, S157 [30JA]

——— Hannah Apfelbaum, S154 [30JA]

——— Jack Du Pre, S156 [30JA]

——— Jennifer Sikorski, S59 [24JA]

——— Julienne DeVita, S155 [30JA]

——— Karolina Sowulewska, S124 [26JA]

——— Kate Raszka, S124 [26JA]

——— Katie Leavitt, S156 [30JA]

——— Kayleigh Ehler-Vock, S124 [26JA]

——— Kidder Spillane, S158 [30JA]

——— Monica Allard, S123 [26JA]

——— Theophila Lee, S157 [30JA]

——— Travis K. Reed, S157 [30JA]

——— Yamuna Dahal, S155 [30JA]

——— Zach Holman, S156 [30JA]

Excerpts

Budget Control Act (S. 365): Senate budget enforcement, S6095 [11SE]

‘‘Speeches on the Passage of the Bill for the Removal of the Indians’’ (1830): Sketch of Remarks by David Crockett, E63 [24JA]

Letters

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Characterization of President Obama’s remarks concerning small business: William H. Robbins, Earth Analytical Service, Inc., S5179 [19JY]

Importance of education: Colin T. Mays, E356 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation: Representative Jackson Lee, H4763 [10JY]

——— Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, E1212 [9JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Marty Ford, The ARC of the U.S. (organization), H2617 [10MY]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: James T. Hay, California Medical Association, H1458 [21MR]

Religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: several law professors, E1370–E1372 [1AU]

Repeal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board: CBO, H1507 [22MR]

——— Health Care Freedom Coalition, H1469 [21MR]

——— several current and former Representatives, H1517 [22MR]

——— several medical organizations, H1468 [21MR]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Memorandums

Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Dentention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3625 [7JN]

Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent With the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3626 [7JN]

Prosecutorial Discretion in Removal Cases Involving Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3627 [7JN]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE], H702–H705 [14FE]

Economic Report: President Obama, S906 [17FE], H938 [17FE]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, S2543 [19AP], H2028 [19AP]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4806 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4806 [11JY]

Remarks in House

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H39, H47, H48 [18JA], H120, H128, H129, H130 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H591 [8FE], H700, H702, H712, H715–H723 [14FE], H737, H738, H739 [15FE], H806, H816, H817, H818, H895 [16FE], H939–H942 [17FE], H1295 [8MR], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H2012 [19AP], H2061 [24AP], H2572 [10MY], H3157–H3160 [18MY], H3278 [31MY], H5691, H5695 [2AU], H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, E2015 [31DE]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 5865), H5830–H5835 [11SE]

CBO: add findings section addressing impact of Bush administration tax cuts to proposed legislation to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H405 [2FE]

Children and youth: address senseless acts of violence, E418 [22MR]

Clean Air Act: impact, H2058 [24AP]

Congress: evaluation of energy policies, H1220 [7MR]

——— prohibit adjournment until certain legislation is passed, H6257 [21SE]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Crime: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1648, H1650 [28MR]

——— condemn senseless acts of violence, H1919 [18AP]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute, H522 [7FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H894–H897 [16FE]

——— support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: protect TRICARE health care program, H1213 [7MR], H2723 [16MY]

——— reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H585 [8FE], H4915 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3625–H3629 [7JN], E1080 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: National Affordable Housing Trust Fund funding, H4032 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to defend against challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2498–H2500 [9MY]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE], H675, H676 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H5134 [24JY], H5981 [13SE], H6664–H6670 [5DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, H6257 [21SE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H400, H401, H403 [2FE], H661 [9FE], H4098 [27JN]

——— impact of Government regulations, H817 [16FE]

——— impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of tax cuts, H398 [2FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H4694 [10JY], H6798 [13DE]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H31 [18JA], H670–H677 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H5854, H5855, H5857 [11SE], E101 [31JA]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— revitalize the middle class, H3957 [21JN], H5855 [11SE]

Education: importance, E356 [8MR]

——— reduce the costs of higher education, H523 [7FE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H578 [8FE], H1980 [19AP], H2458 [9MY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201–H207 [31JA], H554–H560 [7FE], H715–H722 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116–H2121 [25AP], H6455–H6458 [27NO]

——— importance of service sector, E1627 [21SE]

EPA: effect of regulations on coal-fired powerplants, H1651 [28MR]

Firearms: prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 227), H1854 [17AP], H7279 [19DE]

Frist, Bill: endorsement of State insurance exchanges in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H5023 [19JY]

FRS: reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

Government regulations: exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

Green Lake, WI: tribute to the Green Lake School District for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

Health: constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H722 [14FE], H1014 [28FE], H2263 [27AP]

——— importance of disease and vaccine research, E2021–E2023 [31DE]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H4422 [28JN]

——— reform health care and insurance procedures, H2607 [10MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H3801–H3804 [19JN]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 4224), H2025–H2027 [19AP], H3814 [20JN], H5185 [24JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4660, H4673 [9JY], H4689, H4693, H4694, H4696, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4725–H4772 [10JY], H4778–H4786, H4787, H4788, H4789, H4790, H4793, H4795, H4796–H4808, H4811–H4824 [11JY], H4855, H4856 [12JY], E1226, E1231 [11JY], E1242, E1246, E1247 [12JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4711–H4725 [10JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), motion to recommit, H4806, H4807 [11JY]

Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H6357–H6362 [14NO], E956 [1JN]

Immigration: reform, H562 [7FE], H1021 [29FE], H1144, H1149 [5MR], H2137, H2138 [26AP], H3749 [19JN], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform, H1922 [18AP]

Medicaid: funding, H819 [16FE], H1669, H1670, H1694 [28MR]

——— reform, H6610 [4DE]

Medicare: funding, H817 [16FE], H1296 [8MR], H3278 [31MY], H6260 [21SE]

——— home health care providers and caregivers funding, E1487 [12SE]

——— prohibit elimination of program, increased costs, or reduced benefits to seniors or people with disabilities, H1516 [22MR]

——— reform, H48, H67 [18JA], H433, H436 [2FE], H701 [14FE], H788–H796 [15FE], H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1441, H1461 [21MR], H3798, H3803 [19JN], H5913–H5917 [12SE], H6609–H6613, H6614 [4DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7408 [20DE]

Mental health: improve diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, H6856 [18DE], H7273 [19DE]

Minnesota: restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5878, H5881, H5882 [12SE]

Morality and ethics: value of personal responsibility versus Federal aid programs, H466 [3FE], H5926 [13SE], H6161 [20SE]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, H4917, H4919 [18JY], H5013, H5020, H5025 [19JY], H5645–H5647 [2AU], H5871 [12SE]

——— evaluation of administration, H699 [14FE], H1025 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1921 [18AP], H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN], H4073 [27JN], H5335 [31JY], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6003, H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6235, H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H39, H70–H73 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H390, H397, H398 [2FE], H445, H470 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H896 [16FE], H905, H939–H942 [17FE], H1147 [5MR], H1294–H1297 [8MR], H1461 [21MR], H1649 [28MR], H2041 [24AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H2315 [7MY], H3407 [5JN], H3664 [8JN], H3709 [18JN], H4677 [9JY], H4778 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H4913, H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5634 [2AU], H5755, H5758, H5760 [10SE], H5852 [11SE], H6074 [19SE], H6619–H6621 [4DE], H6664, H6671 [5DE], H6683 [11DE], H6799–H6802 [13DE], E1030 [8JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H752 [15FE], H1026, H1027, H1028, H1030, H1091–H1097 [29FE], H1116 [1MR], H1156, H1163 [6MR], H1211, H1221, H1222, H1264 [7MR], H1291, H1298 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H1399 [20MR], H1525 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1645 [28MR], H1857, H1858, H1912 [17AP], H1969 [18AP], H2056–H2062 [24AP], H3179 [30MY], H3815, H3818, H3819 [20JN], H5140 [24JY], H6265 [21SE]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA], H444 [3FE], H1276 [8MR]

——— remarks at National Prayer Breakfast stating policies are grounded in Christian faith, H464 [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, H1438 [21MR]

——— impact, H1378–H1384 [19MR], H1395, H1396, H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1436, H1439, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1490–H1495 [21MR], H1524 [22MR], H1584 [27MR], H1647, H1651 [28MR], H1744 [29MR], H1859 [17AP], H1924 [18AP], H3586 [7JN], H3797–H3804 [19JN], H3961–H3966 [21JN], H4664, H4673–H4677 [9JY], H4689, H4695 [10JY], H4782, H4784, H4785, H4813–H4816 [11JY], H4830 [12JY], H4897–H4900 [17JY], H5082 [23JY], H5139, H5188–H5191 [24JY], H5209 [25JY], E389 [20MR], E404 [21MR], E418 [22MR], E464 [28MR], E1383 [1AU]

——— impact of dental care provisions, E1587 [21SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1397 [20MR], H1536–H1539 [22MR], H1649 [28MR], H1905–H1911 [17AP]

——— impact of requirement for States to establish health insurance exchanges, H4814, H4815 [11JY]

——— impact on Medicaid funding, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H433 [2FE], H468–H470 [3FE], H788–H800 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H1422–H1425 [20MR], H1430 [21MR], H3798 [19JN], H4749 [10JY], H4817 [11JY], H4830 [12JY], H5913–H5917 [12SE]

——— impact on small business hiring, H4739 [10JY], H4818, H4824 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, H4688, H4728, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4760 [10JY], H4778, H4796, H4799, H4800, H4815, H4817–H4824 [11JY], H6671–H6673 [5DE]

——— repeal, H430–H437 [2FE], H468–H470 [3FE], H584 [8FE], H713 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H906 [17FE], H1298 [8MR], H1369 [19MR], H1420 [20MR], H1536–H1539 [22MR], H1546, H1547, H1563–H1569 [26MR], H1905–H1911 [17AP], H3366, H3391, H3400–H3402 [1JN], H3409 [5JN], H3486 [6JN], H3797, H3798 [19JN], H3917, H3918 [21JN], H5986 [13SE], H6263, H6265 [21SE], E424 [22MR], E1063 [18JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 2), H3801–H3804 [19JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 4224), H2025–H2027 [19AP], H3814 [20JN], H5185 [24JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 4242), H3799 [19JN], H4749 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4660, H4673 [9JY], H4689, H4693, H4694, H4696, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4725–H4772 [10JY], H4778–H4786, H4787, H4788, H4789, H4790, H4793, H4795, H4796–H4808, H4811–H4824 [11JY], H4855, H4856 [12JY], E1226, E1231 [11JY], E1242, E1246, E1247 [12JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4711–H4725 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), motion to recommit, H4806, H4807 [11JY]

——— repeal of Patient’s Bill of Rights, H4812 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1369, H1370, H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1399, H1400, H1420–H1425 [20MR], H1430, H1439, H1440, H1441, H1444–H1450, H1453–H1490, H1494 [21MR], H1499, H1500, H1506, H1507, H1516, H1521, H1522, H1524, H1539 [22MR], H1564–H1566, H1568 [26MR], H3607 [7JN], H3801 [19JN], H4821 [11JY], E415, E416, E418, E423, E425, E431, E433, E434, E435, E436 [22MR], E442 [26MR], E481 [29MR]

——— require health care exchange subsidy overpayments be repaid in full, H2613 [10MY], H3601, H3604, H3606, H3607, H3610–H3615 [7JN], H4745 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4161, H4162, H4163, H4164, H4422–H4425, H4426–H4432 [28JN], H4607, H4608, H4609, H4646–H4649 [29JN], H4677 [9JY], H4688, H4721, H4727, H4728, H4731, H4739, H4740, H4742, H4746 [10JY], H4778, H4801, H4817, H4824 [11JY], H6671 [5DE], E1179 [28JN], E1194 [29JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H191 [31JA], H1138 [5MR], H1500, H1539 [22MR], H1546, H1547, H1559, H1563–H1569 [26MR], H1644, H1648 [28MR], H1791 [29MR], H3584, H3611 [7JN], H3797–H3799, H3801–H3804 [19JN], H3961–H3966 [21JN], H3983 [26JN], H4070, H4076, H4077, H4078 [27JN], E463 [28MR], E1063 [18JN], E1152 [27JN]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H34, H67 [18JA], H123 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H1855 [17AP], H3273 [31MY], H5927 [13SE], H6376 [15NO]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3399 [1JN]

——— increase domestic production of oil and gas, H1029 [29FE]

Public debt: impact on job creation and economy, H5754–H5760 [10SE]

Reagan, Ronald: evaluation of economic policies, H3407 [5JN]

Religion: role of tenets of faith in establishing policies to provide social services and welfare programs, H224 [1FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H33, H42 [18JA], H121, H144 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H975, H977, H978 [28FE], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H3692, H3693 [8JN], H4692 [10JY], H5533 [1AU], H5686, H5687, H5688, H5689 [2AU], H5752–H5754 [10SE], H6050 [14SE], H6235, H6258–H6265 [21SE], E15 [13JA]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H3984 [26JN], H4068, H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H2213 [27AP], E470 [28MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3391 [1JN], H3657 [7JN], H5855 [11SE]

——— prohibit tax benefit from repeal of excise tax on medical devices for companies that outsource jobs, H3616 [7JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, H6571 [30NO]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H130 [24JA], H162 [25JA], H472 [3FE], H605 [8FE], H806 [16FE], H960, H962 [27FE], H1828 [16AP], H1850, H1859, H1911 [17AP], H2109–H2116 [25AP], H2334 [8MY], H2718 [16MY], H3270 [31MY], H4856, H4857 [12JY], H6349 [14NO], H7552, H7556 [1JA], E742 [9MY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (H.R. 6048), H4764 [10JY]

Tennessee: decision to not set up State health insurance exchanges, H6767 [13DE]

Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE], E71 [25JA]

——— importance of public transit program funding, H1004 [28FE]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— rates, H478 [6FE], H1219 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H4780 [11JY], H5755 [10SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Wesby, Maya: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Essay Contest award recipient, E1718 [23OC]

Women: health care for women, H348 [1FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031 [29FE], H1160, H1164, H1165 [6MR], H1218, H1270 [7MR], H1379–H1383 [19MR], H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1485 [21MR], H1500 [22MR], H1651 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H4803 [11JY], H5536, H5537, H5538 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], E464 [28MR], E506 [29MR], E1226 [11JY], E1369 [1AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers, S4270 [19JN]

Alcoa Inc.: tribute, S560 [13FE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S31–S33 [23JA], S57–S59, S60, S63–S66 [24JA], S546–S554 [13FE], S586–S593, S599–S603 [14FE], S663, S664, S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S814, S822, S824–S826 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1641 [14MR], S1835, S1836 [20MR], S2121 [28MR], S2530–S2532 [19AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143–S3146 [15MY], S3222 [16MY], S4623 [26JN], S5067 [17JY], S5100 [18JY], S5173, S5174 [19JY], S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6321 [13SE], S6478, S6481, S6485–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6586–S6590, S6593–S6595 [21SE], S7714 [11DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

Business and industry: impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

——— impact, S488 [9FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6023, S6025 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: protect and enhance domestic supply chain of battery-grade lithium metal, S7390 [4DE]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S8245–S8248 [20DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S4434 [25JN], S6326–S6329 [13SE], S8179 [19DE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S7737 [11DE]

——— impact of free enterprise system on charitable giving, S3063 [10MY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4658 [27JN], S5123 [18JY], S5449 [26JY], S6083–S6085 [11SE]

——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S831 [16FE], S3392 [22MY], S3745 [6JN], S3959 [12JN], S4628 [26JN], S4659 [27JN], S5100 [18JY], S7767 [12DE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 3673), S7978 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3764, S3765 [6JN]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (S. 2252), S2483 [18AP]

Education: reduce higher education costs, S396–S398 [9FE]

Electric power: infrastructure funding, S4843–S4845 [11JY]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S283–S285 [2FE], S823 [16FE], S3123 [14MY], S4814 [10JY], S8011 [13DE]

FRS: reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S3811 [7JN]

——— release of ‘‘Health Care Delivery System Reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’ report, S2200 [29MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), S4808–S4810 [10JY], S4862, S4867, S4868, S4875 [11JY], S4981 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5949 [2AU]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), unanimous-consent request, S5949 [2AU]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), S7421 [5DE]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), unanimous-consent request, S7422 [5DE]

——— reform, S4433 [25JN], S6570 [21SE], S7420, S7421 [5DE]

Medicaid: funding, S2896–S2898, S2904 [7MY], S2940 [8MY], S3192 [16MY]

Medicare: funding, S6586–S6590 [21SE]

——— reform, S7667 [6DE], S7728, S7730–S7732 [11DE], S7758 [12DE]

Mental health: improve diagnosis and treatment of mental illiness, S8175–S8177 [19DE]

Motor vehicles: importance of manufacturing jobs, S560 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S3419 [22MY]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, S5178 [19JY], S5344 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration, S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S52, S53, S56, S61 [24JA], S140 [30JA], S177, S180 [31JA], S550 [13FE], S898 [17FE], S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S1567 [12MR], S2560 [23AP], S3298–S3300 [21MY], S3390, S3392 [22MY], S3671 [4JN], S3746 [6JN], S3931, S3932 [12JN], S4110–S4114 [13JN], S4189–S4192 [14JN], S4224 [18JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4794 [10JY], S4922, S4939 [12JY], S5101 [18JY], S5170, S5184 [19JY], S5241–S5243 [23JY], S5281, S5284 [24JY], S5693 [31JY], S5808, S5829 [1AU], S5902 [2AU], S6308, S6322 [13SE], S6411–S6413 [19SE], S6476–S6482, S6509 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE], S7409–S7411 [5DE], S8567 [31DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1064, S1068–S1072 [28FE], S1099–S1103 [29FE], S1182, S1187 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434, S1436 [7MR], S1502 [8MR], S1642 [14MR], S1836 [20MR], S2023–S2026 [26MR], S2346 [17AP], S2456, S2460 [18AP], S2521 [19AP], S2665, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN], S4288, S4293 [19JN], S6480, S6481 [20SE]

——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (S. 244), S2118 [28MR]

——— CBO cost estimate, S1769–S1773 [19MR]

——— Dept. of HHS transfer of funds to the IRS for implementation, S2474 [18AP]

——— impact, S1821 [20MR], S1873–S1875, S1879–S1883 [21MR], S1956–S1963, S1988–S1991 [22MR], S2014, S2020–S2023 [26MR], S2160–S2163 [28MR], S2200 [29MR], S3008 [9MY], S3114 [14MY], S3298 [21MY], S4112 [13JN], S4731–S4733 [29JN], S4808–S4810 [10JY], S4857, S4866, S4879 [11JY], S5202 [19JY], S5445–S5447 [26JY], S5692–S5699, S5713 [31JY], S6042–S6044 [10SE], S6586–S6589 [21SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1564–S1567 [12MR], S1768–S1773 [19MR], S1818–S1821, S1843 [20MR], S1876, S1890–S1894 [21MR], S2042–S2045 [27MR], S2117–S2120, S2131, S2148 [28MR], S2222 [29MR], S3460 [23MY], S3741 [6JN], S4696–S4706, S4709, S4714 [28JN], S5442 [26JY], S5706 [31JY], S6413 [19SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility for seniors living in rural and frontier areas receiving Medicare, S6308 [13SE]

——— impact on job creation, S3245 [17MY], S4650 [27JN]

——— impact on Medicaid funding, S2010–S2013 [26MR]

——— impact on Medicare funding, S1567 [12MR], S1874, S1880, S1891 [21MR], S2118 [28MR], S2212–S2214, S2232 [29MR], S3115 [14MY], S3460 [23MY], S4129 [13JN], S4656 [27JN]

——— impact on small business hiring, S4868 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, S4706, S4707 [28JN], S4735–S4737 [29JN], S4856–S4858, S4863, S4868 [11JY], S4924, S4935 [12JY], S5443 [26JY], S7789 [12DE]

——— implementation funding, S3460 [23MY]

——— repeal, S118–S120 [26JA], S140 [30JA], S412 [9FE], S665 [15FE], S1110 [29FE], S1444–S1447 [7MR], S1564–S1567 [12MR], S1666 [14MR], S1818–S1821 [20MR], S1876, S1890–S1894 [21MR], S1957 [22MR], S2010–S2013 [26MR], S2117–S2120, S2131, S2148 [28MR], S2190, S2212–S2214, S2232 [29MR], S3007–S3009 [9MY], S3460 [23MY], S4129 [13JN], S4409 [21JN], S4620–S4622 [26JN], S4708 [28JN], S4842, S4843, S4857, S4858 [11JY], S5442 [26JY], S5692, S5693, S5696, S5698, S5706 [31JY], S5806 [1AU], S6046 [10SE], S6413 [19SE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), S4808–S4810 [10JY], S4862, S4867, S4868, S4875 [11JY], S4981 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5949 [2AU]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), unanimous-consent request, S5949 [2AU]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, S1444–S1447 [7MR], S1957, S1960, S1961 [22MR], S2044 [27MR]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (S. 2118), S875 [16FE], S879 [17FE]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4690–S4710, S4714 [28JN], S4731–S4733, S4735–S4739, S4744 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4808 [10JY], S4862–S4867 [11JY], S5111 [18JY], S6508 [20SE]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S1565 [12MR], S1873, S1879, S1893, S1919 [21MR], S1996 [22MR], S2011, S2015–S2017 [26MR], S2041–S2045 [27MR], S2118, S2131, S2148, S2160 [28MR], S2214 [29MR], S3124 [14MY], S3808–S3812 [7JN], S4409 [21JN], S4441 [25JN], S4620–S4622 [26JN], S4667 [27JN]

Power resources: increase domestic production of oil and gas, S2215 [29MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, S233 [1FE], S3669–S3671 [4JN], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S4109 [13JN], S6039–S6044 [10SE]

Romney, Mitt: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Social Security: reform, S5275–S5277 [24JY], S7785 [12DE]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4433, S4439–S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S2588 [23AP]

Task Force To Promote National Security by Reducing Childhood Obesity: establish, S3818 [7JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S3746, S3757 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4405 [21JN]

——— extend renewable energy production tax credit, S674–S678 [15FE]

——— make the Federal income tax system simpler, fairer, and more fiscally responsible (S. 727), S4838 [11JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, S7665 [6DE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S85 [26JA], S140 [30JA], S233 [1FE], S2216 [29MR], S2302 [16AP], S2524 [19AP], S3110 [14MY], S3194 [16MY], S3298 [21MY], S3740, S3746 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4657 [27JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4869–S4872 [11JY], S4919, S4920, S4934 [12JY], S5077–S5081 [17JY], S5170 [19JY], S5242 [23JY], S5323, S5343, S5344 [25JY], S6509 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S7654 [6DE], S8642 [2JA]

Unemployment: rates, S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S823 [16FE], S1888 [21MR], S4623 [26JN], S6508 [20SE]

Vermont: tribute to students who participated in Senator Sanders’ essay contest on the State of the Union, S59 [24JA]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Women: health care for women, S374–S379, S381 [7FE], S1497–S1499 [8MR], S1821 [20MR], S5692–S5699 [31JY], S5806 [1AU]

Wyoming Taxpayers Association: encourage consideration of Cornerstones of Taxation document relative to reform of Federal tax code, S6733 [13NO]

Reports

Employer Health Benefits Survey Findings: Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research & Educational Trust (organization), H4712–H4715 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Impact on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds Boards of Trustees, H4715 [10JY]

Reports filed

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5865) (H. Rept. 112–659), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 724) (H. Rept. 112–587), H4684 [9JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics (Joint) (S. Rept. 112–253), S8138 [18DE]

Medicare Decisions Accountability Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 452) (H. Rept. 112–412), H1366 [16MR]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 452) (H. Rept. 112–412), H1362 [13MR]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Dallas Healthcare Policy Conference: Representatives Sessions, Burgess, Fleming, and Cassidy, E1138 [26JN]

Indiana Senate Race and the Direction of American Politics and the Republican Party: Senator Lugar, S3055 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Milton R. Wolf, H4719 [10JY]

Ryan Budget Plan: Bruce Bartlett, S6095 [11SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 724, consideration of H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act, H4711 [10JY]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5865, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, H5830 [11SE]

H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act, H4725 [10JY]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3151), H2725 [16MY]

DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Repeal (see H.R. 3794), H78 [18JA]

DOMINA, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E58 [23JA]

DOMINA, GLORIA

Remarks in House

Music and dance: tribute to ‘‘All About Bullies . . . Big and Small’’ album production team, E916 [31MY]

DOMINGUEZ, NICHOLAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6377 [15NO]

DOMINGUEZ, SANTOS ALBERTO

Remarks in House

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

DOMINICA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Amendments

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Reports filed

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, NM

Bills and resolutions

Organ Mountains: establish a national monument to protect (see H.R. 4334), H1804 [29MR]

DONAHOE, PATRICK R.

Remarks in House

Postal Service: replace as Postmaster General, H3587 [7JN]

DONAHOU, MARY ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2 [6JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S34 [23JA]

DONAHUE, MAVIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7271 [19DE]

DONALD, CLEVELAND, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E131 [3FE]

DONALD, KINEU

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1272 [18JY]

DONALD, KIRKLAND

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1591 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6538 [20SE]

DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER

Remarks in House

World Affairs Council of St. Louis: International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

DONES, D. DARELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E838 [17MY]

DONNELLY, BRIAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S846 [16FE]

DONNELLY, JOE (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 6167), H5202 [24JY]

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H4775 [10JY]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H903 [16FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 4816), H2289 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H3577 [6JN]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H4656 [29JN]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3662 [7JN]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6152 [19SE]

Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H5711 [2AU]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2716 [15MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3105 [17MY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H3976 [21JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6001 [13SE]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6369 [14NO]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H5861 [11SE]

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 3501), H79 [18JA]

Taxation: exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H3807 [19JN]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H5630 [1AU]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H1846 [16AP]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H6234 [20SE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 3670), H1915 [17AP]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H2813 [16MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H5766 [10SE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5211 [25JY]

University of Notre Dame: anniversary, E1486• [12SE]

Tributes

Atwell, Bradley W., E1655• [25SE]

Dembowski, Nancy, E375• [19MR]

Oliver, John, H1156 [6MR], E307• [5MR]

Parseghian, Ara, H1577 [27MR]

Tauteris, Robert J., Jr., H811 [16FE], E188• [14FE]

DONNINI, DAVID M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1380 [1AU]

DONOHOE, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6102 [11SE]

DONOHUE, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1831 [29NO]

DONOHUE, THERESE BRADY

Remarks in House

Amherst Ballet Theatre Co.: anniversary, E34 [18JA]

DONOVAN, BILLY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

DONOVAN, EDWARD AND VERGENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1363 [31JY]

DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL REPEAL ACT

Remarks in House

Implementation, E402 [21MR]

DOOLY, JOHN

Remarks in House

Wilkes County, GA: anniversary of Battle of Kettle Creek, E189 [14FE]

DOOR COUNTY, WI

Remarks in House

Sister Bay, WI: anniversary, E556 [17AP]

DORANDO, DOUGLAS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5688 [30JY]

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD

Bills and resolutions

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: tribute, S1732 [15MR]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Reports filed

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

DORCHESTER (U.S.A.T.)

Remarks in House

Navy: tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518, H519, H521 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Navy: tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S385 [7FE]

DORKO, JEFFREY J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S846 [16FE]

DORLEY, MAXWELL R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3148 [18MY], E683 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2720, S2721 [25AP]

DORSEY, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc.: ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Education Award recipient, E846 [18MY]

DORTON, DENNIS T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1296 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4943 [12JY]

DORTON, JEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1296 [23JY]

DOSHI, MILAN

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E403 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E403 [21MR]

DOTHAN, AL

Remarks in House

Twitchell Technical Products, Inc.: anniversary, E632 [24AP]

DOTI, JAMES L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E705 [7MY]

DOTSON, BENNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E68 [24JA]

DOUGHERTY, OLGA (BETTY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E728 [8MY]

DOUGLAS, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E285 [29FE]

DOUGLAS, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E574 [18AP]

DOUGLAS, GABRIELLE C.V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1459 [10SE]

DOUGLAS, PETER M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E599, E603 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2491 [18AP]

DOUGLAS, SHAUNTIERA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1152 [27JN]

DOUGLASS, FREDERICK

Bills and resolutions

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 49), S4418 [21JN]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 6336), H5706 [2AU]

Remarks in House

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, E1589 [21SE]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), H5745, H5746 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (S. Con. Res. 49), S4423 [21JN]

——— accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), S6284, S6285 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6336, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center, H5745 [10SE]

S. Con. Res. 49, Committee on the Library (Joint) acceptance of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol, S4423 [21JN]

DOUGLASS, JEFF

Remarks in House

Florida: Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

DOUTHITT, ROBIN A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1790 [19MR], S1998 [22MR]

DOUTT, NANCY

Remarks in House

Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce: Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]

DOVE, LAURA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2191, S2192, S2283 [29MR]

DOVIDIO, GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1696 [12OC]

DOVILLA, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1535 [14SE]

DOW, ROGER J.

Letters

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H4013 [26JN]

DOW CHEMICAL CO.

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2472 [9MY]

DOWDELL, DEBORAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E457 [27MR]

DOWDELL, JOHN E.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: confirmation as district judge, S7974 [12DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, S7732, S7736 [11DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

DOWDY, CALEB

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

DOWDY, EULA GARDNER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E857 [18MY]

DOWN PAYMENT TO PROTECT NATIONAL SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2065), S323 [2FE], S3758 [6JN], S3938 [12JN]

Texts of

S. 2065, provisions, S324 [2FE]

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Remarks in House

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 617), S8042 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy finalist, H6584 [3DE]

——— Heisman Trophy recipient, H6709 [12DE], E1920 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (S. Res. 617), S8044 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 617, Johnny Manziel Heisman Trophy recipient, S8043 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON INC.

Remarks in House

National Trust for Historic Preservation: Great American Main Street Award recipient, E739 [9MY]

DOYCHAK, KENDRA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4729 [28JN]

DOYLE, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1887 [7DE]

DOYLE, MICHAEL F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H771 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5712 [2AU]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H567 [7FE]

Armed Forces: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H1017 [28FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H376 [1FE]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3808 [19JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H221 [31JA]

Children and youth: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 469), H2447 [8MY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 494), H512 [6FE]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H1210 [6MR]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H1543 [22MR]

Crime: improve the health care system’s assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 1578), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H1846 [16AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H803 [15FE]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 2637), H4907 [17JY]

Dept. of HHS: improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3418), H571 [7FE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H2072 [24AP]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 3324), H512 [6FE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H1209 [6MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1571 [26MR]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H4908 [17JY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H2813 [16MY]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H220 [31JA]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H2569 [9MY]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H966 [27FE]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H2447 [8MY]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H6280 [21SE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H1210 [6MR]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H3267 [30MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H2813 [16MY]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H2033 [19AP]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H28 [17JA]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H2447 [8MY]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H6469 [27NO]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H5010 [18JY]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5860 [11SE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H6587 [3DE]

National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 341), H1101 [29FE]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6675 [5DE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H3105 [17MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3808 [19JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H6397 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H966 [27FE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H3662 [7JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 1262), H2134 [25AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5202 [24JY]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H966 [27FE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1847 [16AP]

Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4908 [17JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1642 [27MR]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H5202 [24JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H694 [9FE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H966 [27FE]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H1210 [6MR]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H5078 [19JY]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H6062 [14SE]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 6084), H4684 [9JY]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2072 [24AP]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H5078 [19JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see H.R. 6385), H6284 [25SE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2647 [10MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children’s Grief Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 681), H3660 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H692 [9FE]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 598), H1641 [27MR]

Tariff: Agilon 400 (see H.R. 4915), H2205 [26AP]

——— brine electrolysis ion exchange apparatus (see H.R. 4916), H2205 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (H.R. 4004), H693 [9FE]

Tariff: Agilon 400 (H.R. 4915), H2210 [26AP]

——— brine electrolysis ion exchange apparatus (H.R. 4916), H2210 [26AP]

Remarks

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746• [9MY], E852• [18MY]

Clairton, PA: tribute to Clairton High School football team, E34• [18JA]

Congress: results of congressional baseball game, H4631, H4632 [29JN]

——— tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E741• [9MY]

Corps of Engineers: Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H771, H772 [15FE]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5603 [1AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3490 [6JN]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1614 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (H.R. 4004), E174• [9FE]

FERC: prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline until certification that a certain percentage of iron and steel used for pipeline construction was manufactured in North America, H771, H772 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3040 [17MY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3040 [17MY]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5600 [1AU]

Olympic Games: tribute to Pittsburgh, PA, area participants, E1497• [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Rookie All-Star Award, E552• [17AP]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3878 [20JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H3872 [20JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3040 [17MY], H3872 [20JN]

Tributes

Khosla, Pradeep, E983• [5JN]

Roman, Andrew G., E152• [7FE]

DOYLE, PATRICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2029 [26MR]

DOYLE, WILLIAM P.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Maritime Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5731 [31JY]

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Hebel, Tom: Heritage Conservancy Business Leader Conservation Award recipient, H1856 [17AP]

DOYON TOURISM, INC.

Reports filed

Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 441) (S. Rept. 112–129), S42 [23JA]

DR. ARENIA C. MALLORY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E197 [15FE]

DR. SEUSS see Geisel, Theodore

DRABBLE-McCORMACK, CHRISTINE M. (TINA)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1218 [10JY]

DRAGOO, GREGORY F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1105 [21JN]

DRAIN, GERSHWIN A.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5927–S5932 [2AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5921 [2AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

DRAKE, WILLIAM B., JR.

Articles and editorials

Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr., S843 [16FE]

DRAPER, GEORGE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E197 [15FE]

DRAPER, JEAN LEIDIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E202 [15FE]

DR-CAFTA see Treaties and Agreements

DREIER, DAVID (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (see H.R. 4119), H1133 [1MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1392 [19MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H5328 [26JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5526 [31JY]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6676 [5DE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public lands: expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5331 [30JY]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H4656 [29JN]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (see H. Res. 558), H944 [17FE]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during November district work period (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 844), H7565 [1JA]

——— extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (see H.R. 5793), H3102 [17MY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

Tunisia: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 719), H4655 [29JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (H.R. 5793), H3104 [17MY]

Letters

Normal trade relations status with Russia extension: several Russian dissidents, H5974 [13SE]

Lists

Publications and speaking highlights of Adam McHugh, H974 [28FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1809 [30MR]

Remarks

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2830 [17MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5643 [2AU]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H613• [8FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1869 [17AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5643 [2AU]

Business and industry: advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

China: human rights violations, H6387 [15NO]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): direct the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the deposition of William R. Clemens to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of the U.S. v. Clemens (H. Res. 558), H928 [17FE]

Committees of the House: permission to file reports, H1810 [30MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H1019 [29FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1869 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2830 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7371 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3284 [31MY]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), H2672• [15MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3284 [31MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6380 [15NO], H7531, H7533, H7535 [1JA]

——— importance of job creation, H5973 [13SE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7374, H7376, H7379, H7381 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H909 [17FE]

Egypt: U.S. policy, H5334 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3284 [31MY]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, H6432 [27NO]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4721 [10JY]

House of Representatives: announcement of upcoming retirement and appreciation of opportunity to serve, H1019 [29FE]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6386 [15NO]

Hrabe, Mark and Chianna: tribute to birth of child, H930 [17FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3284 [31MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5866 [12SE], H5979 [13SE]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H909 [17FE]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H1814 [16AP]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380, H6382, H6383, H6384 [15NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4721 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4721 [10JY]

Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of Westminster address, H3692 [8JN]

Russia: elections, H1137 [5MR]

——— extend normal trade relations status, H1577 [27MR], H4912 [18JY], H5136 [24JY], H5974, H5975, H5976, H5977, H5978, H5979 [13SE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380, H6382, H6383, H6384, H6386 [15NO]

——— human rights violations, H5979 [13SE], H6380 [15NO]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, H5975, H5979 [13SE], H6381, H6384, H6387 [15NO]

——— U.S. policy, H1577 [27MR], H5337 [31JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1869 [17AP]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5658, H5659, H5664, H5677, H5678 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5660 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7531, H7533, H7535 [1JA]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7374, H7376, H7379, H7381 [20DE]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H909 [17FE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H909 [17FE]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE]

Tribute, H1032 [29FE], H5976 [13SE], H6382, H6385 [15NO], H6492, H6495 [28NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 112–567), H4654 [29JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 112–751), H7589 [3JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

Legally Binding Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 6169) (H. Rept. 112–629), H5330 [30JY]

Postal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H1803 [29MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to John V. Sullivan: Committee on Rules (House), H1631 [27MR]

Tributes

Clark, Dick, H1964 [18AP], H2252 [27AP]

Jackson, Khieem, E1358• [31JY]

Lloyd, James F., H51 [7FE]

McHugh, Adam, H974 [28FE]

Payne, Donald M., H1205• [6MR]

Pierson, Jay, H6856 [18DE]

Price, Charles, H382 [2FE]

Sessions, Representative, H6382 [15NO]

Sullivan, John V., H974 [28FE], H1631 [27MR]

DRESSEL, MELANIE

Remarks in House

American Banker (publication): Community Banker of the Year award recipient, E117 [2FE]

DRESSLER, MICHAEL R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E120 [2FE]

DREVNA, CHARLES T.

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity, S5431 [26JY]

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

11th Street Family Health Services Center: tribute, S1419 [6MR]

DRISKO, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

DRIVER, DEAMONTE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1180 [1MR]

DRIVER, ROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1552 [19SE]

DRIVING RESEARCH THROUGH INNOVATIVE VIABLE ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS (DRIVES) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3833), H186 [27JA]

DROGGITIS, SPIROS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1158 [27JN]

DRONE AIRCRAFT PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

DRUG ABUSE see Drugs

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Justice

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 578), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 795), H6232 [20SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Drugs: increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

National Drug Take Back Day: tribute, E672 [26AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Drugs: more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 3431), S5383–S5385 [25JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Nomination of Thomas M. Harrigan To Be DEA Deputy Administrator: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

S. Res. 578, support goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, S6631, S6680 [21SE]

DRUG SHORTAGE PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3839), H387 [2FE]

DRUGS related term(s) Crime; Pharmaceuticals

Amendments

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1430, S1431 [6MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3288, S3289, S3290 [17MY], S3332, S3333, S3335, S3384, S3385 [21MY], S3430, S3431, S3432, S3433, S3434, S3450, S3451, S3452, S3453, S3454, S3455, S3456 [22MY], S3482, S3485, S3488, S3489, S3490, S3491, S3492, S3495, S3497, S3506, S3520, S3533 [23MY], S3536, S3545, S3546 [24MY], S4410, S4423, S4424 [21JN], H3825 [20JN]

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day: observance (S. Res. 286), S221, S222 [31JA]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

Articles and editorials

Bizarre Outcome on Generic Drugs, S2499 [18AP]

Lobby E-Mails Show Depth of Obama Ties to Drug Industry, S4445 [25JN]

ObamaCare’s Secret History—How a Pfizer CEO and Big Pharma Colluded With the White House at the Public’s Expense, S4444 [25JN]

Strassel—Axelrod’s Obamacare Dollars, S4442, S4446 [25JN]

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

Why Ryancare and Obamacare Looks So Similar, S2161 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: condemn practice of gassing stray cats and dogs (see H. Res. 761), H5707 [2AU]

——— disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 736), H5078 [19JY]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see S. 3501), S5977 [2AU]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug (see S. 2297), S2496 [18AP]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see S. 3189, 3190), S3234 [16MY] (see H.R. 6312), H5705 [2AU]

——— prevent abuse of dextromethorphan (see S. 3376), S4893 [11JY]

Crime: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see H.R. 4223), H1427 [20MR]

Death and dying: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit income deductions for controlled substances, including medical marijuana, when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see S. 3368), S4821 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a working group to develop and disseminate best practices to ensure accessibility in prescription drug labeling for visually-impaired and blind individuals (see H.R. 4087), H950 [24FE]

——— exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1390 [19MR]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see S. 3212), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6514), H6275 [21SE]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (see H.R. 5194), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5624), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide for public disclosure of charges for certain hospital and ambulatory surgical center treatment episodes (see H.R. 5709), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4064 [26JN]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (see H.R. 4119), H1133 [1MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see S. 2254), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4292), H1740 [28MR]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

——— provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see H.R. 3909), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of State: designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on activities assisting Mexico with drug cartel violence (see H.R. 4303), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens for preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators (see H.R. 6641), H6675 [5DE]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

——— increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

——— recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (see H.R. 6190), H5290 [25JY]

FDA: ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (see S. 2113), S699 [15FE]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (see S. 2289), S2392 [17AP]

——— establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (see H.R. 6679), H7264 [18DE]

——— establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see H.R. 3988), H640 [8FE]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H1804 [29MR]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1016 [28FE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5077 [19JY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4384), H1976 [18AP]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (see S. 2292), S2392 [17AP]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2267 [27AP]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see S. 2516), S2922 [7MY] (see S. 3187), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 5651), H2565 [9MY]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6323 [2NO] (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

Firearms: enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 4190), H1304 [8MR]

Government regulations: eliminate requirements for duplicative clinical testing of new drugs, vaccines, biological products, or medical devices if inconsistent with relevant ethical norms (see S. 3506), S5977 [2AU]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

Health: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

——— extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H4156 [27JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Marijuana: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Medicare: permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (see S. 3496), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6326), H5706 [2AU]

——— permit the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6392), H5999 [13SE]

——— promote public notification and provide incentives to reduce drug shortages (see H.R. 6611), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1426 [20MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3162 [18MY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H692 [9FE]

——— prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage (see S. 3622), S6625 [21SE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 578), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 795), H6232 [20SE]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Tariff: canagliflozin (see S. 2921), S2966 [8MY]

——— Cetalox (see H.R. 4727), H2125 [25AP]

——— cyanamide (see S. 2349), S2731 [25AP]

——— diethylaminoethyl-dextran (see S. 2350), S2731 [25AP]

——— o-acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) (see S. 2758), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 2948), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5276), H2273 [27AP]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASKP1240 (see H.R. 5364), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP0777 (see H.R. 5358), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP2408 (see H.R. 5357), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-phthalimidopropionaldehyde (see S. 2351), S2731 [25AP]

Taxation: include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (see S. 3716), S8665 [2JA] (see H.R. 6687), H7359 [19DE]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H4684 [9JY]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: increase congressional oversight (see H.R. 6546), H6276 [21SE]

Veterans: establish veterans’ treatment courts (see S. 3702), S8302 [20DE]

Cloture motions

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

E-mails

U.S.-Mexico border security: Bill Bagi, H1217 [7MR]

Letters

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Maureen Donahue Hardwick, International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium (excerpt), H6727 [12DE]

Border Tunnel Prevention Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2671 [15MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2672 [15MY]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2672 [15MY]

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Ecuadorian human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation: Carlos R. Lange, Sociedad Ecuatoriana del Exterior (organization), E1652 [21SE]

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act: Emil Kakkis, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, H3864 [20JN]

——— Pat Furlong, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (organization), H3864 [20JN]

Impact of drug approval process on drug prices: Alfred E. Mann, H3585 [7JN]

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages: Carol Gill, S3503 [23MY]

——— Dawn Gibbs, S3503 [23MY]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H6440 [27NO]

Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7304 [19DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7303 [19DE]

Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act: Allison M. Zieve, Public Citizen (organization), S2499 [18AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S2498 [18AP]

——— several consumer organizations, S2499 [18AP]

Secure Border Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E972 [5JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E972 [5JN]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Organizations supporting S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3305 [21MY]

Persons denied access to compassionate drug use by the FDA, E1408 [3AU]

Memorandums

Investigation of Alleged Agreements Between the White House and Health Care Industry Stakeholders Prior to Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), S4443, S4444 [25JN]

Messages

National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, S2543 [19AP], H2028 [19AP]

Motions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3243 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3389 [22MY], S3561, S3563 [24MY], S4409, S4410 [21JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks in House

American Herbal Products Association: anniversary, E187 [14FE]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, H3005 [17MY]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

China: allegations of exporting pharmaceuticals containing human flesh, H2335 [8MY]

Coast Guard: tribute to interception of cocaine shipments, E1040 [12JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Controlled Substances Act: make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug, H3224 [30MY]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, H3868 [20JN]

Crime: address issues relative to prescription drug abuse, H5529–H5532 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (H.R. 3668), H3719–H3721 [18JN], E1101 [21JN]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills, H3224 [30MY]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills (H.R. 1065), H5529 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (H.R. 4223), H3991–H3994 [26JN], E1173 [28JN]

DEA: tribute to National Drug Take Back Day, E672 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships, E1993 [21DE]

——— prohibit military promotion boards from considering any information regarding mental health or addiction issues, except in cases where individuals are determined to be a danger to themselves or others, H3054–H3056 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force, H3244, H3245 [30MY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (H.R. 6025), H6432–H6434 [27NO], E1843 [29NO]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), H2669–H2673 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: Drug Courts Program funding, H2371 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (H.R. 2746), H4076 [27JN]

Ecuador: human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation, E1651 [21SE]

Ed Keating Center, Inc.: tribute, E1575 [20SE]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H6724–H6728 [12DE], E1780 [16NO], E1937 [17DE]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, E933 [31MY]

——— allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (H.R. 3737), H580 [8FE], H3864 [20JN]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, H3227, H3230 [30MY]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN], E974 [5JN]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (H.R. 2245), H3863 [20JN]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs, H6836 [18DE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (H.R. 6160), H5531 [1AU]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (H.R. 4384), E580 [18AP]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227, H3228 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

——— review classification of painkiller OxyContin for treatment of moderate pain and deny approval for generic versions, H5530 [1AU]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H2457 [9MY], H3192–H3230 [30MY], H3281 [31MY], E917, E925, E927, E929, E930, E932, E933 [31MY], E948, E950 [1JN], E974 [5JN], E1018 [7JN], E1162 [27JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3825–H3868 [20JN], E1147 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H6439, H6440 [27NO], E1836 [29NO]

FTC: approval of merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E704 [7MY]

——— potential merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E673 [26AP]

Government regulations: encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

Health: address critical drug shortages, H3281 [31MY]

——— address critical drug shortages (H.R. 3839), H387 [2FE]

——— health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

Health care professionals: require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (H.R. 2119), H5529 [1AU]

Hitchcock Center for Women Inc.: anniversary, E1375 [1AU]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

——— tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, H3861 [20JN]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (H.R. 1971), E673 [26AP]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

Medicare: impact of withdrawal of least costly alternative policies relative to certain prostate cancer drugs covered by Medicare Part B, E1929 [13DE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (H.R. 4215), H2144 [26AP], E673 [26AP], E713 [7MY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (H.R. 1845), H7301–H7308 [19DE], E1998 [21DE], E2005 [27DE]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H4825 [11JY]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: observance of RxIMPACT Day, E381 [19MR], E407 [21MR]

National Community Pharmacists Association: tribute to Protect Your Pharmacy Now! week, E550 [17AP]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

National Prescription Drug Awareness Month: observance, E449 [27MR]

National security: improve border security, H1008–H1013 [28FE], H1144 [5MR], H1217 [7MR]

——— improve border security (H.R. 1299), H3236–H3239 [30MY]

New York: tribute to passage of law combating prescription drug abuse, H4830 [12JY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: authorize participation in information sharing with Canada and Mexico for the purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking, H3300 [31MY]

Operation UNITE (organization): tribute, E592 [19AP]

OxyContin: address issues relative to composition, marketing, and regulatory approval, H5532 [1AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4830 [12JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3584, H3591, H3593, H3594, H3601, H3605, H3606, H3609, H3611, H3613, H3614, H3616 [7JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 5842), H3366 [1JN]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (H.R. 6342), E1407 [3AU]

——— Pharmaceutical Traceability Enhancement Code (RxTEC) proposal to establish national standard to address drug traceability and pedigree, H3226, H3229 [30MY], E917 [31MY]

Rosary Hall (organization): anniversary, E1067 [19JN]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio, E1141 [26JN]

Safety: improve, H3224 [30MY]

Smithfield, RI: tribute to Alexion Inc., biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, E1636 [21SE]

Transportation Security Administration: call for investigation of allegations of airport screeners involved in a drug smuggling ring, H2138 [26AP]

Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533 [16AP]

Unemployment: require drug testing as a condition for application and receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H360, H361 [1FE]

Veterans: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts, H2389 [8MY]

Vicini, Tom: Major League Baseball and Partnership at Drugfree.org (organization) Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award recipient, E1873 [4DE]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

World Immunization Week: observance, E661 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, S6096 [11SE]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): investigation of fungal meningitis outbreak resulting from tainted medication, S6846 [15NO]

——— tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, S4138, S4139 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug, S3506 [23MY], S3560, S3564 [24MY], S4183 [14JN], S4408 [21JN], S4605 [26JN]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, S3491, S3503 [23MY], S3546, S3548, S3556 [24MY], S4449 [25JN], S4625, S4630 [26JN]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (S. 605), S680, S681 [15FE]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking, S3507 [23MY], S3566, S3567 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1431 [6MR]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (H.R. 4223), S6671 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish drug take-back program, S7205 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs, S3564 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (H.R. 4119), S3292 [17MY]

——— reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (S. 1236), S172 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs, S3555 [24MY], S4630 [26JN]

——— release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Diseases: increase immunization rates (S. 3344), S4675 [27JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— create standards for information provided to patients when receiving prescription medications, S3464 [23MY]

——— develop standardized protocols for obtaining authorization for administering an antipsychotic for non-FDA approved use, S3418 [22MY]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, S3414 [22MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health, S3556 [24MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (S. 2113), S702 [15FE]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (S. 2289), S2395 [17AP]

——— ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities, S3468 [23MY], S3551 [24MY]

——— ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498–S3500 [23MY]

——— ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3492–S3494 [23MY]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY], S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3301–S3304 [21MY], S3389, S3396, S3418 [22MY], S3460, S3469, S3488, S3498, S3502 [23MY], S3551, S3567 [24MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (S. 296), S106–S108 [26JA]

——— investigation into allegations of monitoring of protected communications of Federal employees suspected to be whistleblowers, S5074–S5076 [17JY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (S. 2295), S2497–S2500 [18AP]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness, S3494 [23MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (S. 2292), S4616, S4625 [26JN]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases, S3414 [22MY]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S3477 [23MY], S3555 [24MY], S4624 [26JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— regulation and oversight of compounding pharmacies to prevent manufacturing and tainting of medications, S6846 [15NO]

——— require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

——— require an independent assessment of review of the drug application process, S3489 [23MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3178 [15MY], S3181 [16MY], S3479–S3504, S3506–S3509 [23MY], S3535–S3538, S3540–S3548, S3550–S3609 [24MY], S4668 [27JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4408, S4409, S4410 [21JN], S4435–S4438, S4441–S4446, S4449 [25JN], S4601, S4602, S4605, S4610–S4619, S4624–S4627, S4630 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3243, S3252, S3265 [17MY], S3295–S3298, S3301–S3307, S3313 [21MY], S3389, S3394–S3397, S3400–S3402, S3409–S3415, S3417–S3419 [22MY], S3459, S3460, S3464–S3470, S3477, S3479 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316 [21MY], S3479 [23MY], S4388 [21JN]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

Government regulations: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S4449 [25JN], S4625 [26JN]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 409), S680, S681 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 839), S680, S681 [15FE]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 3431), S5383–S5385 [25JY]

Health: fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

——— release of ‘‘Health Care Delivery System Reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’ report, S2200 [29MR]

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day: observance (S. Res. 286), S222 [31JA]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (S. 1058), S3080 [10MY]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

Medicare: permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (S. 3496), S5986 [2AU]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (H.R. 1845), S8380 [21DE]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: observance of RxIMPACT Day, S1844 [20MR]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 564), S6469 [19SE]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

——— provide a deadline for issuance of regulations regarding clinical trial registration and report requirements, S3491 [23MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1843 [20MR]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, S3829 [7JN]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3542, S3547, S3553, S3557 [24MY]

Postal Service: require maintenance of expected delivery time for protected mail items, S2466 [18AP]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (S. Res. 473), S4641 [26JN]

Synthetic drugs: address increase in use, S679–S682 [15FE]

Taxation: include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (S. 3716), S8667 [2JA]

Reports

Least Costly Alternative Policies—Impact on Prostate Cancer Drugs Covered Under Medicare Part B: Dept. of HHS (excerpt), E1929 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Impact on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds Boards of Trustees, H4715 [10JY]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6190) (H. Rept. 112–673), H6059 [14SE]

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Commend Rotary International Efforts To Prevent and Eradicate Polio: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 473), S4366 [20JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3668) (H. Rept. 112–537), H3732 [18JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

FDA Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 112–495), H3171 [25MY]

FDA Safety and Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2516), S2922 [7MY]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4119) (H. Rept. 112–418), H1496 [21MR]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Restoring Access to Medication Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5842) (H. Rept. 112–516), H3479 [5JN]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 112–549), H3981 [25JN]

Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (SAFE DOSES) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1002) (S. Rept. 112–204), S6062 [10SE]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H.R. 915, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act, H3237 [30MY]

H.R. 1845, Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act, H7301–H7303 [19DE]

H.R. 3668, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act, H3719 [18JN]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 4119, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, H2669 [15MY]

H.R. 4223, Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement To Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety (Safe Doses) Act, H3991 [26JN]

H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act, H3192–H3223 [30MY]

H.R. 5997, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H6439 [27NO]

H.R. 6025, Mandatory Operational Control Reporting and Performance Measures Act, H6432 [27NO]

H.R. 6190, Asthma Inhalers Relief Act, H6724 [12DE]

S. 1236, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, S172 [30JA]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 2295, Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, S2498 [18AP]

S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3568–S3608 [24MY], H3825–H3861 [20JN]

S. 3716, include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines, S8667 [2JA]

S. Res. 286, Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day, S222 [31JA]

S. Res. 473, commend efforts of Rotary International to prevent and eradicate polio, S3639 [24MY], S4642 [26JN]

S. Res. 564, National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, S6465, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 578, support goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, S6631, S6680 [21SE]

DRUMMOND, ELBERT A. (LARRY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1507 [13SE]

DRUMMOND, FRANCIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E75 [25JA]

DRUNKEN DRIVING

Bills and resolutions

Immigration: make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

Law enforcement: modify minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (see H.R. 3810), H114 [23JA]

Remarks in House

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: development of alcohol detection system to prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities, H4107, H4108 [27JN]

Will, Kevin: sentencing of Johoan Rodriguez on charges of intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer relative to death of Kevin Will, E1032 [8JN]

Reports filed

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449) (S. Rept. 112–261), S8363 [21DE]

DRYDEN, HUGH L.

Bills and resolutions

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 6612), H6535 [29NO]

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range: Danny A. Bazzell, Edwards AFB, CA, H7487 [31DE]

——— George Runner, California State Board of Equalization, H7487 [31DE]

——— Jackie Fisher, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, H7487 [31DE]

——— James C. Ledford, Jr., Mayor of Palmdale, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Jeff McElfresh, Palmdale, CA, Chamber of Commerce, H7488 [31DE]

——— R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Stuart O. Witt, Mojave Air and Space Port, H7487 [31DE]

——— Tim Hughes, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., H7487 [31DE]

——— Vicki Medina, Antelope Valley, CA, Board of Trade, H7488 [31DE]

——— William T. Weil, Jr., California City, CA, Manager, H7489 [31DE]

——— Zack Scrivner, Kern County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H7488, H7489 [31DE]

Remarks in House

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7485–H7491 [31DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6612, redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7485 [31DE]

DRYWALL SAFETY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4212), H7448 [30DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4212, provisions, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

DU, MIRANDA

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Letters

Nomination of Miranda Du to be district judge: Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, S2151 [28MR]

——— Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, S2150 [28MR]

——— Robert A. Cashell, Sr., Mayor of Reno, NV, S2151 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1671 [14MR], S2115, S2116, S2149–S2153 [28MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to sanction by court after failure to raise lack of subject matter jurisdiction as a reason to dismiss case, S2151–S2153 [28MR]

DU PRE, JACK

Essays

State of the Union, S156 [30JA]

DuBEAU, GRETCHEN

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S5384 [25JY]

DUBIE, BRIAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3232 [16MY]

DUBIE, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Burlington (VT) Free Press: Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

DUBINSKI, IGOR

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7359 [3DE]

DUBLIN, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E210 [16FE]

National Civic League: All-American City Award recipient, E210 [16FE], E932 [31MY]

DUBLIN, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1450 [10SE]

DuBOIS, BRUCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1211 [9JY]

DUBOIS, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1054 [18JN]

DUBOISE, STEPHEN, II

Remarks in House

Tribute, E828 [17MY]

DUBUQUE, IA

Remarks in House

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

St. Columbkille Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E91 [31JA]

DUBUQUE (IA) TELEGRAPH HERALD

Remarks in House

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

DUCHNOVICH, ALEXANDER

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH: tribute to dedication of bust of Alexander Duchnovich in Rusin Cultural Garden, E829 [17MY]

DUCHON, ELLIOTT

Remarks in House

Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2546 [19AP]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H191 [31JA], E259 [28FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 430), S2557 [19AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 430, anniversary, S2553, S2557 [19AP]

DUCREST, JOHN

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1724 [15MR]

DUEHR, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald: First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

DUENAS, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Guam participants, E1411 [3AU]

DUER, JEFFREY J., JR.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

DUFFORD, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1691 [12OC]

DUFFY, JOSEPH J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1199 [29JN]

DUFFY, SEAN P. (a Representative from Wisconsin)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H2033 [19AP]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2289 [27AP]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1134 [1MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H572 [7FE]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H571 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 6231), H5331 [30JY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H4685 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see H.R. 3863), H641 [8FE]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see H.R. 6118), H5860 [11SE]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H5526 [31JY]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2447 [8MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H4158 [27JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7425 [20DE]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4264), H3808 [19JN]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3915 [20JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H6304 [9OC]

Foreign aid: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6280 [21SE]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4908 [17JY]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H1977 [18AP]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1808 [29MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1306 [8MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H950 [24FE]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H6578 [30NO]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H1101 [29FE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1916 [17AP]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5766 [10SE]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1846 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H3105 [17MY]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1847 [16AP]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6069 [18SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit funding for salaries and expenses of offices and committees and hold salaries of Members in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 3799), H160 [24JA]

——— terminate further retirement benefits for Members, except the right to continue participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 2913), H6152 [19SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 775), H5765 [10SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5331 [30JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1391 [19MR]

Taxation: clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2466), H5923 [12SE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1847 [16AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H3405 [1JN]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H4775 [10JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H1209 [6MR]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H4605 [28JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2134 [25AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H220 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 3835), H186 [27JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H187 [27JA]

Remarks

Budget: deficit, H1692 [28MR], H2112 [25AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1692 [28MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H651 [9FE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5163 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1083 [29FE]

Ellis, Rick and Kela: Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E590• [19AP]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H306 [1FE]

——— require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (H.R. 3550), H651 [9FE]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2786 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2786 [16MY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1385, H1386 [19MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4749 [10JY]

Hmong Heritage Month: observance, E518• [30MR]

Medicare: reform, H1385, H1386 [19MR]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4836 [12JY]

——— streamline mining development permitting process, H4836 [12JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H4749 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4749 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1385, H1386 [19MR]

Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624• [24AP]

Superior, WI: anniversary of Rotary Club of Superior, E1310• [24JY]

Sutherland, Doug: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E376• [19MR]

Taxation: reform the Federal tax code, H2112 [25AP]

Votes: position on missed, H1519• [22MR], H3447• [5JN]

Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corp.: hosting of International Canoe Federation Junior and Under-23 Canoe Slalom World Championships, E1217• [10JY]

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College: anniversary, E1218• [10JY]

Tributes

Altmann, Joseph, E3• [6JA]

Dahlberg, Mark, E622• [24AP]

Kampmeyer, Jamison, E340• [8MR]

DUGAN, SEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2011 [30DE]

DUGGAN, ABBY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6661 [21SE]

DUHON, WOODROW R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1208 [9JY]

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Nobel Prize: recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 615, recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Koblinka for Nobel Prize for chemistry, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

DUKES, OFIELD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E16 [13JA], E107 [1FE]

DULCHINOS, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E930 [31MY]

DULONG, MICHAEL G.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3681 [4JN]

DULUTH, MN

Remarks in House

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

DULWORTH, MARTY

Remarks in House

Pendleton, IN: express condolences to families of victims of shooting, E1390 [2AU]

DUMFRIES, VA

Remarks in House

Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps: tribute, E952 [1JN]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724 [26OC]

DUNBARTON, NH

Remarks in House

Provencher, Philip D.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E26 [17JA]

DUNCAN, DAYTON

Statements

Pinnacles National Park Act, H5434 [31JY]

DUNCAN, JEFF (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3081 [17MY], H3125 [18MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2449 [8MY], H2501 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H513 [6FE]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H6765 [12DE]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

——— require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H803 [15FE]

Budget: eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1742 [28MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H115 [23JA]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H3977 [21JN]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H376 [1FE] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H4065 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 3422), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see H. Res. 695), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of State: designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3698), H441 [2FE]

——— designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H6234 [20SE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H6304 [9OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue (see H.R. 3410), H376 [1FE]

——— delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 3074), H1807 [29MR]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3481 [5JN]

——— establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 3407), H220 [31JA]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3481 [5JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see H.R. 6495), H6274 [21SE]

District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 1980), H512 [6FE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6280 [21SE]

EPA: require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3578 [6JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2134 [25AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H79 [18JA]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 3061), H1807 [29MR]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H3481 [5JN]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 4625), H2123 [25AP]

Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H1847 [16AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H376 [1FE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

——— make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H803 [15FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H220 [31JA]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H376 [1FE]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1135 [1MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3976 [21JN]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2570 [9MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— restrict litigation authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2118), H476 [3FE]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H4864 [12JY]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see H.R. 5924), H4158 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: constitutionality (see H. Res. 475), H115 [23JA]

——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5130 [23JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H220 [31JA]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H3481 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Representative Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr., Post Office, Ravenel, SC: designate (see H.R. 6379), H5922 [12SE]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1101 [29FE]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H220 [31JA]

Taxation: allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 3819), H4605 [28JN]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5010 [18JY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H220 [31JA]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions until the U.N. formally retracts the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians (see H.R. 1501), H376 [1FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H4065 [26JN]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: require an abortion provider, before performing an abortion, to wait for a certain period (see H.R. 3802), H114 [23JA]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Power resources: streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor: designate management entity (see H.R. 6090), H4774 [10JY]

Tariff: machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tires (see H.R. 5365, 5366), H2317 [7MY]

——— machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tubeless radial tires (see H.R. 5367, 5368), H2317 [7MY]

——— manufacturing equipment (see H.R. 5047, 5048), H2268 [27AP]

——— sector molds and tooling (see H.R. 5049), H2268 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Abortion: require an abortion provider, before performing an abortion, to wait for a certain period (H.R. 3802), H114 [23JA]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (H.R. 6511), H6278 [21SE]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H78 [18JA]

Power resources: streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (H.R. 4301), H1805 [29MR]

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor: designate management entity (H.R. 6090), H4775 [10JY]

Tariff: machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tires (H.R. 5365), H2322 [7MY]

——— machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tires (H.R. 5366), H2322 [7MY]

——— machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tubeless radial tires (H.R. 5367), H2322 [7MY]

——— machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tubeless radial tires (H.R. 5368), H2322 [7MY]

——— manufacturing equipment (H.R. 5047), H2277 [27AP]

——— manufacturing equipment (H.R. 5048), H2277 [27AP]

——— sector molds and tooling (H.R. 5049), H2277 [27AP]

Remarks

Anderson, SC: tribute to T.L. Hanna High School girls’ soccer team, E916• [31MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H631 [8FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H120 [24JA]

——— deficit, H3656 [7JN]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H5411 [7FE]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3077, H3081 [17MY], H3125 [18MY]

——— limit funding to any institution or organization established by U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, H3081 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5171 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H817 [16FE]

——— importance of job creation, H630 [8FE]

Egypt: limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H3125 [18MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3656 [7JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3656 [7JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4720 [10JY]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H6081 [19SE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), Senate amendment, H6841 [18DE]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2486 [9MY]

National School Choice Week: observance, H120 [24JA]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, H4917 [18JY]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H367 [1FE], H630 [8FE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1092, H1093, H1095, H1097 [29FE], H1291 [8MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H631 [8FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H1564, H1565 [26MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4720 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1564, H1565 [26MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H1564, H1565 [26MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1092, H1093, H1095, H1097 [29FE], H1291 [8MR], H1744 [29MR]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H3077 [17MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3887 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H630 [8FE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H48 [18JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3656 [7JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3656 [7JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2501 [9MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1873• [17AP]

DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Tutt Bradford, Newspaper Owner, Community Leader, Dies at 94, Maryville (TN) Daily Times, E745• [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5526 [31JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H641 [8FE]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H802 [15FE]

Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 625), H6505 [28NO]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1544 [22MR]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 3785), H187 [27JA]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1018 [28FE]

——— establish joint resolutions on the budget (see H.R. 3575), H115 [23JA]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3808 [19JN]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H5331 [30JY]

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H5293 [25JY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H5712 [2AU]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H5079 [19JY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5728 [7AU]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1642 [27MR]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H3171 [25MY]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H5293 [25JY]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1017 [28FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2716 [15MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H6298 [28SE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H376 [1FE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H115 [23JA]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2716 [15MY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5712 [2AU]

Gold Star Dads of America, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 577), H6312 [19OC]

Government regulations: provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules and for consideration of the least burdensome regulatory alternative (see H.R. 2964), H2647 [10MY]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 4625), H2716 [15MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H3405 [1JN]

House of Representatives: reestablish Page Program (see H. Res. 397), H3405 [1JN]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H182 [25JA]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H966 [27FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5767 [10SE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5293 [25JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1846 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4157 [27JN]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6587 [3DE]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H2569 [9MY]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6307 [12OC]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H966 [27FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H966 [27FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President (see H.R. 4093), H2569 [9MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (see H.R. 4239), H1541 [22MR] (see H.R. 4276, 4281), H1739 [28MR]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1392 [19MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H5766 [10SE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H6284 [25SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2447 [8MY]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (see H.R. 7), H218 [31JA]

U.N.: terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H3171 [25MY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3162 [18MY]

Constitutional authority statements

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (H.R. 5840), H3163 [18MY]

Essays

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991• [6JN]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992• [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992• [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992• [6JN]

Proclamations

Tribute to Thomas C. Prince, Jr.: Tim Burchett, Mayor of Knox County, TN, E977• [5JN]

Remarks

Afghanistan: violence against Armed Forces resulting from burning of the Koran, H973 [28FE]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H973 [28FE], H6258 [21SE]

Budget: deficit, H6258 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6013 [14SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3547 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: Public Housing Capital Fund funding, H4102 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, H755 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H755 [15FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4051 [26JN], H4102 [27JN]

East Tennessee Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500• [12SE]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H808 [16FE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6626 [5DE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H808 [16FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1934 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2101 [25AP]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5207 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1934 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2101 [25AP]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1934 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), E421• [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4719 [10JY]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Heritage Middle School student trip to Washington, DC, E991• [6JN]

Motor vehicles: use of motorcycles and scooters as transportation options, E874• [18MY]

National security: counterterrorism initiatives funding, H735 [15FE]

National Transportation Week: observance, E874• [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4719 [10JY]

Point of order, H4051 [26JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1604 [27MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1756 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1934 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3788, H3793 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4617 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2101 [25AP], H3788, H3793 [19JN]

——— streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934 [18AP]

Summitt, Pat: National Alzheimer’s Association Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award recipient, H2075 [25AP]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H1604 [27MR], H1756 [29MR], H1934 [18AP]

Transportation Security Administration: Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H3547 [6JN]

Votes: Duncan, E1674• [2OC]

Statements

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Milton R. Wolf, H4719 [10JY]

Tributes

Bradford, Tutt S., E744• [9MY]

Clark, William, Jr. (Bud), E832• [17MY]

Housley, Bill, E849• [18MY]

Jones, Charles M., E1091• [20JN]

Paul, Representative, H6510 [29NO]

Pinniger, Jennifer J. (Joy), E1558• [19SE]

Prince, Thomas C., Jr., E977• [5JN]

Summitt, Pat, H2075 [25AP]

Wood, Hobson P., E767• [10MY]

DUNCAN, MALCOLM, JR.

Letters

Waco Mammoth National Monument establishment, H3761 [19JN]

DUNCAN, SPENCER

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Kansas killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3818 [7JN]

DUNDALK, MD

Remarks in House

Falbo, Joseph: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E788 [15MY]

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

DUNKLIN, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5117 [23JY]

DUNKLIN, KELDA Y.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

DUNLAP, ALEXANDER I.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1981 [21DE]

DUNLAP, KENNETH O.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4456 [25JN]

DUNLAY, TX

Remarks in House

Tribute, E689 [27AP]

DUNMORE, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E544 [17AP]

DUNN, JAMES (PAPPY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1466 [10SE]

DUNN, JOE BOB AND ROSE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E493 [29MR]

DUNN, KRISTEN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E866 [18MY]

DUNN, MARIA

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Guam participants, E1411 [3AU]

DUNN, WILLIAM EILEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E261 [28FE]

DUNNE, JOHN R.

Letters

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4451 [25JN]

DUNNINGTON, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1652 [21SE]

DUNSTON, LOTTIE H. ROLLINS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H738 [15FE]

DUNWOODY, ANN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E727 [8MY]

DuPAGE, IL

Remarks in House

Hinsdale, IL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, E1485 [12SE]

DuPEY, FRANCES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1807 [27NO]

DUPLESSIS, IRENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E633 [24AP]

DuPREE, BETH

Remarks in House

Philadelphia Magazine: Be Well Philly Hero Challenge award recipient, E1812 [27NO]

DUPUIS, ROGER

Articles and editorials

Martin, Former North Country Congressman, Dies at 68, E1988 [21DE]

DUQUESNE, MO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E826 [17MY]

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Tamburitzans (song and dance group): tribute, E645 [25AP]

DURAN, BENJAMIN T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1046 [15JN]

DURANI, MARYAM

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Maryam Durani, S1499 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

DURANT, MS

Remarks in House

Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc.: tribute, E197 [15FE]

DuRANT, RYANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7277 [19DE]

DURANTE, BLAISE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1127 [21JN]

DURBIN, MARTY

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity, S5431 [26JY]

DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3789, S3797 [6JN], S4152 [13JN], S4243 [18JN], S4355 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S7984 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7046, S7086 [28NO], S7191, S7203, S7218, S7226, S7238, S7242 [29NO]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3424, S3430 [22MY], S3482 [23MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7704 [10DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4979, S4980 [12JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2508 [18AP], S2554, S2555 [19AP], S2645 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S543 [9FE], S706, S708 [15FE], S863 [16FE], S1210, S1367 [1MR], S1398 [5MR], S1593 [13MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1747 [15MR], S1848 [20MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO], S6856 [15NO], S6895 [26NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5734, S5777, S5778 [31JY], S5885 [1AU], S5980 [2AU]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S233 [1FE]

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP]

Articles and editorials

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, Siobhan Gorman, Wall Street Journal, S5823 [1AU]

Drill Baby Drill, Redux—Republicans’ Tired Remedy for Rising Gas Prices Won’t Fix Anything, New York (NY) Times, S1404 [6MR]

116 Billion Reasons To Be for the Individual Mandate, Ruth Marcus, Washington (DC) Post, S1874 [21MR]

They Have Very Short Memories, New York (NY) Times, S1668 [14MR]

To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children, Sue Shellenbarger, Wall Street Journal, S2672 [25AP]

What a Drag! Jonathan R. Laing, Barron’s (publication), S2673 [25AP]

Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs, Greg Smith, New York (NY) Times, S1670 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4823 [10JY]

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 1773), S2824 [26AP]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see S. 810), S6546 [20SE]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S2244 [29MR]

——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— prohibit issuance of a waiver for commissioning or enlistment for any individual convicted of a felony sexual offense (see S. 2137), S2002 [22MR]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4823 [10JY] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S6456 [19SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S5382 [25JY]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5980 [2AU]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2547 [19AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 49), S4418 [21JN]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S5304 [24JY]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S1194 [1MR]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2497 [18AP]

Dept. of Commerce: develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy (see S. 751), S6455 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S2325 [16AP]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S2086 [27MR] (see S. 2343), S2732 [25AP]

——— protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6746 [13NO]

——— require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S6745 [13NO]

Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 3459), S5732 [31JY]

——— require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (see S. 1703), S2969 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S6341 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2970 [8MY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4638 [26JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1680 [14MR]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 432), S2655 [24AP]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 752), S5381 [25JY]

——— increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 3696), S8203 [19DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4823 [10JY]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Egypt: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

FDA: ensure valid generic drugs may enter the market (see S. 1882), S4418 [21JN]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see S. 296), S1049 [27FE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S3043 [9MY]

FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2732 [25AP]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (see S. Res. 377), S699 [15FE]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 3588), S6545 [20SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S6458 [19SE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S3281 [17MY]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S4774 [29JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S3516 [23MY]

——— encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 657), S5212 [19JY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S5305 [24JY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S4725 [28JN]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S132 [26JA]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 484), S3782 [6JN]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S4951 [12JY]

NLRB: modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S1459 [7MR]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 531), S5487 [26JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5383 [25JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S1933 [21MR]

Reid, Senator: authorize to administer the oath of office of President pro tempore to Senator Leahy (see S. Res. 620), S8071 [17DE]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (see S. 1824), S2001 [22MR]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S4239 [18JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 526), S5304 [24JY]

Sudan: promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S3043 [9MY]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S2732 [25AP]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S4726 [28JN] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S4204 [14JN]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S8072 [17DE]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S43 [23JA]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 492), S3977 [12JN]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S3632 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

Credit: establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S5487 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program (see S. 3348), S4674 [27JN]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

FEMA: require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (see S. Res. 395), S1614 [13MR]

Northwestern University: tribute to women’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 517), S4773 [29JN]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3631 [24MY]

Taxation: provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products (see S. 3081), S3084 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Letters

Additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Mary L. Schapiro, SEC Chair, S1698 [15MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting the Enzi amendment to S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, on empowering States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4883 [11JY]

Motions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6396 [19SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S233 [1FE]

Privilege of the floor

Barnea, Avital, S5154 [18JY]

Bartmann, Amanda, S5154 [18JY]

Dogo, Harun, S5154 [18JY]

Freis, Farrah, S5154 [18JY]

Goodbody, Caroline, S3048 [9MY]

Mendoze, Amanda, S3048 [9MY]

Pinney, Neil, S5154 [18JY]

Tausanovitch, Christopher, S5154 [18JY]

Remarks

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Africa: impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189 [29NO]

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S8613 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950 [12JN], S4355 [20JN], S5201 [19JY], S5956 [2AU]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3763 [6JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S6511 [20SE]

——— tribute, S7367 [4DE]

Appropriations: legislative process, S6396 [19SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8640 [2JA]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), S5824 [1AU]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7192 [29NO], S8332 [21DE]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (S. 3054), S3076 [10MY], S4717 [28JN]

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5243 [23JY]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5649 [30JY]

Badger (vessel): anniversary of Lake Michigan car ferry, S3619 [24MY]

——— concerns over coal emissions, S8276 [20DE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Belarus: human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, S586 [14FE], S7714 [11DE]

——— deficit, S368 [7FE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S8614 [1JA]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3195 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S6044 [10SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3195 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3195 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3195 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3195 [16MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4883 [11JY]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S369 [7FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

CFTC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (S. 847), S3465 [23MY]

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

——— tribute to St. Bernard Hospital free mammogram program, S5202 [19JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3706 [5JN]

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S5819, S5820, S5822, S5823 [1AU]

Climate: impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S7676 [6DE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S2069 [27MR], S2535 [19AP], S2671, S2674 [25AP], S2955 [8MY], S7675 [6DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (S. 2032), S44 [23JA], S3742 [6JN]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): designate chairman (S. Res. 627), S8320 [20DE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5709 [31JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 6336), S6284 [12SE]

Committee to escort President Obama into the House chamber: authority to appoint, S56 [24JA]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5435 [26JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn use of slave labor for mining minerals used in the manufacture of cell phones, S1783 [19MR]

——— conditions of Heal Africa Hospital in Goma treating women for obstetric fistula, S1783 [19MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6484 [20SE]

——— establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 122), S8251 [20DE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S53 [24JA], S177 [31JA], S6717 [13NO]

——— joint session for Presidential address (H. Con. Res. 96), S48 [23JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S201 [31JA], S308 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S1919, S1944 [21MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S177 [31JA]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), S8320 [20DE]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5958 [2AU], S6511, S6512 [20SE], S6934 [27NO], S7367 [4DE], S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE]

Courts: settlement in class-action lawsuit filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and financial institutions, S5961 [2AU]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (S. 3426), S5490 [26JY]

——— encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (S. 3452), S5489 [26JY]

——— promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE]

Crime: correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (H.R. 347), S357 [6FE]

——— correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (S. 1794), S357 [6FE]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking, S3567 [24MY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1431 [6MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S5957 [2AU], S7320 [3DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S3813 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3164 [15MY]

——— improve crop insurance, S5201 [19JY]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3950 [12JN], S4355 [20JN]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8332 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7169, S7189, S7192 [29NO]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4748 [29JN], S5121 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2671 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2954, S2956 [8MY], S3018 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S2955 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S1921 [21MR]

——— implement national standards to eliminate sexual assault in prisons, jails, and detention centers, S3509–S3511 [23MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8551 [30DE]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8420 [27DE]

Dept. of State: allow issuance of a certain number of E–3 visas per year to Irish nationals, S1921 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S47 [23JA]

——— enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), S1945 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6396 [19SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S6077 [11SE]

——— improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program (S. 3348), S4682 [27JN]

——— provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), S6077 [11SE]

——— tribute to Caregiver Support Program, S5200 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S6719 [13NO]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 414), S4812 [10JY]

Durkin, Thomas M.: nomination to be district judge, S8065 [17DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6717 [13NO], S6884 [26NO], S6988 [28NO], S7407 [5DE], S7714 [11DE], S7757 [12DE], S8015 [13DE], S8419 [27DE], S8542 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

——— importance of job creation, S368 [7FE], S2203 [29MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S2133 [28MR]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S285 [2FE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S283–S285 [2FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4330 [20JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S1972 [22MR]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3139 [15MY]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S382 [7FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S382 [7FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S382 [7FE]

FDA: ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities, S3551 [24MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3551, S3567 [24MY]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3483, S3484 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

——— institute regulation and oversight of energy drinks as beverages to ensure safe caffeine levels, S6843 [15NO]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3483, S3484 [23MY], S3550, S3563, S3566 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3413 [22MY], S3465 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8308 [20DE]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103 [18JY]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), S6370 [13SE]

FEMA: delay mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements until evaluation of levee and dam strength and efficiency can be completed, S4664 [27JN]

——— require mandatory purchase of flood insurance in residual risk areas, S4664 [27JN]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4664 [27JN]

Financial institutions: allegations of manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), S5959 [2AU]

Firearms: gun control, S8060 [17DE]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

——— report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S8419 [27DE]

Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S4710 [28JN]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065, S2066, S2067, S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4710 [28JN]

Guy, George (Buddy): Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S7699• [10DE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Hamilton College: anniversary (S. Res. 478), S3736 [5JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S3811 [7JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8640 [2JA]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3950 [12JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4233 [18JN], S4440, S4441 [25JN], S4646 [27JN], S4813 [10JY], S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S6720 [13NO], S7013 [28NO]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S1921 [21MR]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4233 [18JN], S4813 [10JY]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (S. Res. 532), S5468 [26JY]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus and condemn corporate sponsorship of such event relative to human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S6033 [10SE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1399 [5MR]

Kelly, Keith: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, unanimous-consent agreement, S6510 [20SE]

Knox College: anniversary, S202 [31JA]

Kotzebue, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Maniilaq Association (H.R. 443), S8308 [20DE]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (S. 2276), S3620 [24MY]

Leahy, Senator: tribute to casting 14,000th vote, S5358 [25JY]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1066 [28FE], S1571 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2910 [7MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6845 [15NO]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

Lincoln Home National Historic Site: tribute to efforts to establish, S5957 [2AU]

Lugar, Senator: tribute to casting 13,000th vote, S5358 [25JY]

Lutheran Church Charities (organization): tribute to response to school shootings in Newtown, CT, S8449 [27DE]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (S. Res. 509), S4642 [26JN]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (S. Res. 617), S8320 [20DE]

Medicare: reform, S7758 [12DE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, S308 [2FE]

——— deny retirement benefits for former Members who work as lobbyists or engage in lobbying activities, S201 [31JA]

Miami Heat (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 507), S4642 [26JN]

Mississippi River: impact of drought on water levels and resulting barge traffic, S7676 [6DE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7450 [5DE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 389), S1431 [6MR]

National Association of State Fire Marshals: recognize efforts to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications (S. Res. 483), S5090 [17JY]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S4642 [26JN]

National Football League: investigation of alleged New Orleans Saints (football team) bounty program, S1985 [22MR]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 484), S3798 [6JN]

National Mediation Board: modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S368 [7FE], S6510 [20SE]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S5819, S5820, S5822, S5823 [1AU]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8060 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2588 [23AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 2371), S3706 [5JN]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308, S8313 [20DE]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1944 [21MR]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1381 [5MR], S1403, S1404 [6MR]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S53 [24JA], S177 [31JA]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1381 [5MR], S1403, S1404 [6MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), S3814 [7JN]

——— submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8420 [27DE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S5469 [26JY]

Pacific Lutheran University: tribute to women’s softball team (S. Res. 511), S4685 [27JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1873–S1875 [21MR], S5202 [19JY], S5698 [31JY], S6042, S6044 [10SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1876 [21MR], S2131 [28MR], S4696 [28JN]

——— impact on Medicare funding, S1874 [21MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1077 [28FE], S1138 [29FE]

——— repeal, S1876 [21MR], S2131 [28MR], S5693, S5698 [31JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4696 [28JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S1873, S1919 [21MR], S2131 [28MR], S4667 [27JN]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5956 [2AU]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1381 [5MR], S1403, S1404 [6MR], S2132 [28MR]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

Political campaigns: assessment of elections, S6717 [13NO]

——— assessment of Presidential candidates, S6395 [19SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S6562 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5020 [16JY]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (S. 750), S285 [2FE]

Postal Service: impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2469 [18AP], S2645, S2646 [24AP], S3260 [17MY]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S2054 [27MR], S2202 [29MR]

——— prohibit closure, consolidation, or reduction in workforce of certain postal facilities that have received a positive efficiency review, S2645, S2646 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2144, S2146 [28MR], S2201 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), unanimous-consent request, S2145 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2036 [26MR]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1065 [28FE], S1570 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2910 [7MY], S3119 [14MY], S5649 [30JY]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S92 [26JA]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (S. 1696), S1921 [21MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, S3813 [7JN], S6042, S6044 [10SE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, S6845 [15NO]

Rice University: anniversary (S. Res. 512), S4686 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S587 [14FE], S1077 [28FE], S1138 [29FE], S1405 [6MR], S1593 [13MR], S1667 [14MR], S1877 [21MR], S2202, S2203 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2202 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S3813 [7JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4710 [28JN]

——— remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, S1593 [13MR]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal, S4717 [28JN]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (S. Res. 473), S4641 [26JN]

Russia: call for cessation of arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7450 [5DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7450 [5DE]

SEC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

Securities: comprehensively regulate derivatives markets to increase transparency and reduce risks in the financial system, S3403 [22MY]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1972 [22MR]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S3139 [15MY], S4794 [10JY], S6484 [20SE], S6560 [21SE]

——— legislative process, S6484 [20SE], S6560 [21SE], S8660 [2JA]

——— legislative program, S27 [23JA], S359 [6FE], S1400 [5MR], S1432 [6MR], S1919, S1945 [21MR], S2037, S2038 [26MR], S3738 [5JN], S4644 [26JN], S4686 [27JN], S5090 [17JY], S6066 [10SE], S6389 [13SE], S8321 [20DE], S8455 [28DE], S8556 [30DE]

——— moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S6033 [10SE]

——— require sponsoring Senators to pay printing costs for ceremonial and commemorative Senate resolutions (S. 3519), S6066 [10SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler (S. Res. 506), S4642 [26JN]

——— authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (S. Res. 403), S1944 [21MR]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S3018 [9MY], S6883 [26NO], S8660 [2JA]

Ships and vessels: allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned or crewed vessels, S2146 [28MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1667–S1671 [14MR], S1698, S1699 [15MR], S1877 [21MR], S1969, S1971 [22MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent agreement, S1919 [21MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S6988 [28NO]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6833 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6605 [21SE]

——— recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (S. Res. 508), S4642 [26JN]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), S6387 [13SE]

Strategic Air Command: anniversary of stand down and dedication of memorial (S. Res. 479), S3736 [5JN]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S285 [2FE]

——— apply Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges to justices and establish procedures for the recusal of justices from cases, S1402 [6MR]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5020 [16JY], S6562 [21SE]

——— decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4439, S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S2588 [23AP]

——— permit televising of proceedings (S. 1945), S1402 [6MR], S1919 [21MR]

——— permit televising of proceedings (S. 1945), unanimous-consent request, S1920 [21MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1139 [29FE]

Taxation: create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas, S284 [2FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S6066 [10SE], S8611 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5337 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S7407 [5DE], S7714 [11DE], S7757 [12DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5268 [24JY], S5337 [25JY]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2954 [8MY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S2036 [26MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4795 [10JY], S4883 [11JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S587 [14FE]

——— rates, S4795 [10JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5693, S5698, S5708 [31JY], S5806, S5823, S5824 [1AU]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5435 [26JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), unanimous-consent agreement, S6772 [14NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6076, S6080 [11SE]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1066 [28FE], S1571 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2910 [7MY], S3119 [14MY]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Illinois, S1571 [12MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1114 [29FE], S1380 [5MR], S1403 [6MR]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), S587 [14FE]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (S. 1792), S1921 [21MR]

——— provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (S. 671), unanimous-consent request, S1921 [21MR]

U.S. Strategic Command: anniversary (S. Res. 480), S3736 [5JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE]

——— rates, S368 [7FE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), S6721 [13NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S6718–S6720 [13NO]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (S. Res. 439), S8318, S8319 [20DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2783 [26AP]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S7758 [12DE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, S5960 [2AU]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5956 [2AU]

White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 970), S8556 [30DE]

Women: health care for women, S5693, S5698 [31JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S6426 [19SE]

Reports filed

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Statements

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Luis A. Aguilar, SEC, S1970 [22MR]

Tribute to Representative Costello: Senator Kirk, S6333 [13SE]

Texts of

S. 2032, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S44 [23JA]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2253, Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act, S2247 [29MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 2303, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declaration Act, S2549 [19AP]

S. 3054, Army Arsenal Strategic Workload Enhancement Act, S3046 [9MY]

S. 3081, Tobacco Tax Equity Act, S3088 [10MY]

S. 3348, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program improvement, S4682 [27JN]

S. 3381, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4954–S4958 [12JY]

S. 3452, Protecting Consumers From Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, S5490 [26JY]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S7714 [11DE]

Ambrose, Joseph, S6718 [13NO]

Blazonczyk, Eddie, Sr., S3511 [23MY]

Catchpole, Mattilou Sexton, S2809• [26AP]

Collins, Senator, S4937 [12JY]

Costello, Representative, S6332 [13SE]

Dohner, Russell, S7397 [4DE]

Eckhardt, Larry, S3035 [9MY]

Edmundson, Eric, S6719 [13NO]

Findley, Paul, S5957• [2AU]

Fitzgerald, Patrick, S3036 [9MY]

Frumin, Alan S., S176 [31JA]

Harris, Shelby, S5959 [2AU]

Hibbler, William, S2225 [29MR]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8098 [18DE]

Justus, Mearl, S8275 [20DE]

Kang, Young Woo, S1082 [28FE]

Kirk, Senator, S27 [23JA], S3011 [9MY]

Leighton, George N., S4943 [12JY]

Lugar, Senator, S3011 [9MY], S7713 [11DE]

Luna, Maria, S117 [26JA]

Lusi, Jo and Lyn, S1783 [19MR]

Lyne, Sheila, S8020 [13DE]

MacDonough, Elizabeth, S176 [31JA]

Mikulski, Senator, S1897 [21MR]

Mukahhal, Alaa, S117 [26JA]

Rednour, John, S8276 [20DE]

Reid, Senator, S8637 [2JA]

Schoenberg, Jeffrey M., S8275 [20DE]

Steltzer, Yaniv, S2470 [18AP]

Webb, Senator, S6718 [13NO], S7714 [11DE]

DURHAM, NC

Remarks in House

Fitts, Howard M., Jr.: NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631 [21SE]

DURKIN, THOMAS M.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S8063–S8067 [17DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8045 [13DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

DURNEY, MAXINE KORTUM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E380 [19MR]

DURRANI, HARDON H.

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

DUTCH MONKEY DOUGHNUTS (business)

Remarks in House

American Express OPEN and Facebook: Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

DUTTON, TYLER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5209 [19JY]

DUVAL COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: anniversary of Life Saving Corps, E676 [26AP]

DUXBURY, MA

Articles and editorials

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, S670 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1028 [8JN]

DVORSKY, SUE

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6794 [13DE]

DWYER, DON

Remarks in House

Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence: recipient, E1841 [29NO]

DYESS AFB, TX

Articles and editorials

Dyess’ 317th Airlift Group Celebrates 3,000 Continuous Days of Deployment Today, E394 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members, E394 [20MR]

DYKSTRA, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E202 [15FE]

DYLAN, BOB

Remarks in House

Presidential Medal of Freedom: recipient, E934 [31MY]

DYMALLY, MERVYN M. (a former Representative from )

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1700 [16OC], E1919 [12DE]

DYMARCIK, STEPHEN A., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1203 [9JY]

DYNACQ HEALTHCARE, INC.

Obituaries

Chan, Chiu Moon: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E949 [1JN]

E.J. HARRISON AND SONS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1817 [27NO]

E.W. SCRIPPS CO.

Remarks in House

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

E911 SURCHARGE FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3788), H77 [18JA]

E PRIZE ACT see Excellence in Energy Efficiency Act

EAGAN, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2454 [9MY]

EAGLE, KRISTOPHER A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

EARDLEY, RICHARD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5132 [18JY]

EARL, CHARLIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3276 [17MY]

EARLVILLE, IA

Remarks in House

Carton, Clint J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1727 [26OC]

EARLY STAGE SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4121) (H. Rept. 112–727), H7429 [21DE]

EARMARKS/LIMITED TAX OR TARIFF BENEFITS

Declaratory Statements

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H694 [9FE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5767 [10SE]

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5861 [11SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1154 [5MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3734 [18JN]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6307 [12OC]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7265 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2814 [16MY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H967 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1101 [29FE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6152 [19SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5202 [24JY]

Federal employees: secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), H727 [14FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4686 [9JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6505 [28NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3363 [31MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4828 [11JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2212 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4686 [9JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3808 [19JN]

Public welfare programs: require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H221 [31JA]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1018 [28FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1210 [6MR]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5526 [31JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5331 [30JY], H5526 [31JY]

EARNINGS CONTINGENT EDUCATION LOANS (EXCEL) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

EARNSHAW, TIM

Remarks in House

U.S. Investigations Services, LLC: Investigator of the Year award recipient, H2571 [10MY]

EARTH ANALYTICAL SERVICE, INC.

Letters

Characterization of President Obama’s remarks concerning small business, S5179 [19JY]

EARTH DAY

Remarks in House

Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland, OH: tribute to Earthfest, E650 [25AP]

Observance, E607 [23AP]

EARTH DAY COALITION OF CLEVELAND

Remarks in House

Ecology and environment: tribute to Earthfest, E650 [25AP]

EARTHQUAKES related term(s) Disasters

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 6477), H6231 [20SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Letters

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Disasters: express support and thanks to radio and television broadcasters for keeping people safe in emergency situations, H3271, H3278, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H3584 [7JN], E932, E942 [31MY], E954, E956 [1JN], E1007 [7JN]

Earthquake Awareness Month: observance, E286 [29FE]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E53 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: impact of debris from Japanese earthquake, S5848–S5850 [1AU]

FEMA: ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Japan: anniversary of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, S1575 [12MR]

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 646) (S. Rept. 112–150), S1049 [27FE]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3479) (H. Rept. 112–666), H5922 [12SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

EASON, ELIJAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E26 [17JA]

EAST BAY BICYCLE COALITION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1775 [15NO]

EAST BENCH IRRIGATION DISTRICT WATER CONTRACT EXTENSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 997), H3715 [18JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

S. 997, provisions, H3715 [18JN]

EAST BERNSTADT, KY

Articles and editorials

History in the Making, S2316 [16AP]

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

Remarks in House

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

EAST CHICAGO, IN

Remarks in House

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

EAST FARMINGDALE, NY

Remarks in House

Farmingdale State College: anniversary, E437 [26MR]

——— tribute to Green Building Institute, E437 [26MR]

EAST HARTFORD, CT

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

EAST HARTFORD (CT) GAZETTE

Articles and editorials

Lois ‘‘Pauline’’ Nolan Larson—Family, Politics and Mayberry Were Her Life, E1909 [12DE]

EAST ISLAND TINTING (business)

Remarks in House

Roberto, Joseph: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E452 [27MR]

EAST ISLIP, NY

Remarks in House

Timber Point Elementary School: Disney Plant Challenge winner for New York, E906 [30MY]

EAST KEANSBURG, NJ

Remarks in House

Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]

EAST ROCKAWAY, NY

Remarks in House

John J. Cook Post Office: designate (H.R. 2079), H705, H706 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

John J. Cook Post Office: designate (H.R. 2079), S2885 [26AP]

Reports filed

John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2079), S2730 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2079, John J. Cook Post Office, East Rockaway, NY, H705 [14FE]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Bills and resolutions

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see S. Res. 369), S388 [7FE]

Poems

‘‘G Forces,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E211 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate

New York Giants (football team): tribute (S. Res. 369), S372, S392 [7FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, tribute to New York Giants (football team), S391, S392 [7FE]

EAST SIDE CLUB (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E746 [9MY]

EAST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500 [12SE]

EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E241 [27FE]

EASTER

Remarks in House

Observance, H1796 [29MR]

EASTER SEALS, INC.

Letters

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2615 [10MY]

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act, E1187 [29JN]

EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Bills and resolutions

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6151 [19SE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Remarks in House

Belarus: call for release of political prisoners, H5698 [2AU]

——— independence anniversary, E503 [29MR]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, E697 [27AP]

——— independence anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E381 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Vaclav Havel, S168, S174 [30JA]

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E979 [5JN], E1530 [14SE]

EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453 [10SE]

EASTHAM, MA

Bills and resolutions

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center: designate (see S. 2316), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4400), H2029 [19AP]

Remarks in House

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center: designate (H.R. 4400), E586 [19AP]

Reports filed

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, MA: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4400) (H. Rept. 112–598), H4906 [17JY]

EASTHAMPTON, MA

Remarks in House

Easthampton High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E122 [2FE]

EASTMAN, ELMER (BOB)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E272 [28FE]

EASTMAN KODAK CO.

Remarks in House

Rochester, NY: tribute to Hippie Pandas Girl Scout technical team for helping develop a solar-powered pasteurization system for raw milk, E1460 [10SE]

EASTON, MA

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: anniversary of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee, E1526 [13SE]

EASTON, MD

Remarks in Senate

Postal Service: prohibit closure or consolidation of processing and distribution center in Easton, MD, S2466 [18AP]

EASTON, PA

Bills and resolutions

Pennsylvania: reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (see S. 2131), S1049 [27FE]

EASTWOOD, CLINT

Remarks in House

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H521 [7FE]

EATON, CHAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1769 [15NO]

EATONVILLE, FL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1366 [31JY]

EATONVILLE, WA

Bills and resolutions

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5788), H2812 [16MY]

Remarks in House

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office: designate (H.R. 5788), H6478, H6479 [28NO]

Texts of

H.R. 5788, National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA, H6478 [28NO]

EBLEN, TOM

Articles and editorials

Sole Surviving Marines’ Lexington Platoon Member To Be Honored, S3323 [21MY]

EBNER, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1283 [19JY]

ECHEVERRI, JOHANNES

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S136 [26JA], S1156 [29FE]

ECKERLY, SUSAN

Letters

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2577 [23AP]

ECKHARDT, LARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3035 [9MY]

ECKLUND, EDNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E556 [17AP]

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling; Renewable Energy; Water

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H495, H498, H499, H500, H502 [6FE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), S6649, S6651 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S46, S47 [23JA]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H767, H768, H769, H771, H772, H773, H774, H775, H776, H778, H779, H780 [15FE], H820, H821, H822, H823, H825, H826, H828, H830 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826 [11SE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2034, S2035 [26MR], S2055, S2093, S2094, S2095, S2100, S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, S2110 [27MR], S2173, S2174, S2175, S2176, S2179, S2180, S2181, S2182 [28MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

Arctic Ice Melt Is Setting Stage for Severe Winters, S4855 [11JY]

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic, S5638 [30JY]

Drill Baby Drill, Redux—Republicans’ Tired Remedy for Rising Gas Prices Won’t Fix Anything, S1404 [6MR]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Game Over for the Climate, S3073 [10MY]

Green ‘Drivel’ Exposed—The Godfather of Global Warming Lowers the Boom on Climate Change Hysteria, H4650 [29JN]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, S3074 [10MY]

I Believe—‘‘Economic Vitality and Protecting Natural Heritage Are Not at All Incompatible’’, S6792 [14NO]

IPCC Lead Author Misleads US Congress, S5856 [1AU]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

Our Heritage Forests—An American Legacy, E376 [19MR]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Puff, the Magic Drag on the Economy—Time To Let the Pernicious Production Tax Credit for Wind Power Blow Away, S6530 [20SE]

Republicans Blow With the Wind—Another Industry Wants To Keep Its Taxpayer Subsidies, S1453 [7MR]

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, S670 [15FE]

Turbines in the Backyard—The Sound and the Strobes, S669 [15FE]

U.S. Corn Growers Farming in Hell as Midwest Heat Spreads, S4856 [11JY]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

Wind Farms Multiply, Fueling Clashes With Nearby Residents, S670 [15FE]

Wind Power Faces Taxing Headwind, S5055 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

——— continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Air pollution: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

Alliance To Save Energy: anniversary (see S. Res. 406), S2030 [26MR]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 2147), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 2154), S1384 [5MR] (see S. 3613), S6625 [21SE]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

——— participate in design, planning and construction of the South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 6689), H7360 [19DE]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 6217), H5326 [26JY]

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (see H.R. 3910), H512 [6FE]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see S. 2372), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4094), H1016 [28FE]

CERCLA: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7215 [29NO]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

——— support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H1272 [7MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (see S. 2232), S2001 [22MR]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (see H. Res. 537), H475 [3FE]

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (see H.R. 6507), H6274 [21SE]

Climate: adopt a target of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies and ensure the flexibility of such policies (see H. Res. 835), H7264 [18DE]

——— express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3362 [31MY]

Coal Mitigation Trust Fund: establish by imposing a tax on the extraction of coal to mitigate impact of transportation of coal by rail (see H.R. 6202), H5291 [25JY]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (see S. Res. 465), S3234 [16MY]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Connecticut: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2286), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4360), H1845 [16AP]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (see H.R. 4850), H2204 [26AP]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

——— promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Cooperative Forestry Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 576), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 797), H6232 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4406), H2029 [19AP]

——— manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR (see S. 3483), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities that will make loans to consumers to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures to promote energy cost savings and rural development (see S. 2216), S1932 [21MR]

——— define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

——— establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 4162), H1272 [7MR] (see H.R. 4328), H1804 [29MR]

——— improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program (see H.R. 4015), H696 [13FE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

——— establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (see H.R. 4043), H801 [15FE]

——— expand indemnification responsibilities applicable when property at closed military installations is conveyed (see H.R. 4407), H2029 [19AP]

——— promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (see H.R. 4408), H2029 [19AP]

——— provide for indemnification of transferees of property at any closed military installation (see S. 3644), S7040 [28NO]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

——— establish a grant program for State and local governments to install solar energy systems (see H.R. 4622), H2123 [25AP]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements (see S. 3535), S6270 [12SE]

——— establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

——— establish the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 4230), H1496 [21MR]

——— provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

——— streamline process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries and designate certain closed military installations for siting refineries (see H.R. 3879), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize projects and conduct research on water resources in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin and establish a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Commission (see H.R. 5927), H3660 [7JN]

——— enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 3448), S5487 [26JY]

——— establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (see H.R. 5923), H3660 [7JN]

——— establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (see S. 2130), S909 [17FE]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H1976 [18AP]

——— grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see S. 2071), S350 [6FE]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— include areas off the coast of South Carolina in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program (see S. 3284), S3900 [11JN]

——— modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (see S. 3563), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrients in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4458), H2030 [19AP]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

——— set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 2156), S1422 [6MR]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H1976 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue categorical exclusions from requirement that an environmental assessment or impact statement be prepared for highway safety improvement projects (see H.R. 6387), H5922 [12SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Disasters: provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters (see S. 3669), S7744 [11DE]

Doña Ana County, NM: establish a national monument to protect the Organ Mountains (see H.R. 4334), H1804 [29MR]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 430), S2546 [19AP]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

EPA: allow for a reasonable compliance deadline for certain States subject to the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 2300), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4387), H1976 [18AP]

——— amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

——— amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

——— assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 2094), S494 [9FE]

——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 3559), S6454 [19SE]

——— clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (see S. 3467), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6093), H4774 [10JY]

——— establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6230 [20SE]

——— express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

——— limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— limit authority to implement certain actions relative to Chesapeake Bay watershed total maximum daily loads (see H.R. 4337), H1804 [29MR]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 2226), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see S. 3549), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6405), H6000 [13SE]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (see S. 3264), S3729 [5JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H2317 [7MY]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

——— standardize definition of the term ‘‘small business refiner’’ for purposes of administered laws (see S. 3379), S4950 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H1976 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone (see H.R. 3906), H512 [6FE]

——— ensure continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs (see H.R. 5931), H3698 [8JN]

Florida: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P31–P (see H.R. 6354), H5707 [2AU]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign countries: provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (see H.R. 6422), H6060 [14SE]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

——— certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see S. 2176), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4625), H2123 [25AP]

——— prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (see H.R. 4166), H1303 [8MR]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 4214), H1426 [20MR]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

——— recognize as the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy and should be fully utilized in pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy (see H. Res. 579), H1305 [8MR]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2029 [19AP]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H4774 [10JY]

Motor vehicles: exempt natural gas vehicles from certain maximum fuel economy increase standards (see S. 2174), S1540 [8MR]

Nashua River: designate a segment for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 5319), H2274 [27AP]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6441), H6151 [19SE]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

National Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (see H.R. 5826), H3161 [18MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Natural gas: promote domestic development and deployment and expedite transition to natural gas as a vehicle fuel (see S. 2070), S350 [6FE]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources (see S. 3356), S4724 [28JN]

Neches River: designate a segment for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2324), S2545 [19AP]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2274 [27AP]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

——— establish an integrated and comprehensive ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, and atmospheric research, prediction, and environmental information program to support renewable energy (see S. 3371), S4893 [11JY]

——— establish constituent-driven program to collect priority coastal geospatial data and support information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data to manage coastal region (see H.R. 6475), H6231 [20SE]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2243 [29MR]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 3469), S5870 [1AU]

Pennsylvania: reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (see S. 2131), S1049 [27FE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Power resources: authorize research, development, and demonstration activities that enable the safe and responsible production of U.S. domestic unconventional oil and gas resources (see H.R. 6603), H6469 [27NO]

——— clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 2248), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

——— eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 3080), S3084 [10MY]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S1790 [19MR]

——— enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

——— recognize primacy of States relative to regulation of hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 3573), S6454 [19SE]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4345), H1811 [30MR]

Public lands: direct land management agencies to report on public access and egress to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation and use Land and Water Conservation Fund funds to secure such access (see H.R. 6086), H4684 [9JY]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

Rachel Carson Nature Trail: designate (see H.R. 6077), H4655 [29JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

——— require refund value for certain beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 6531), H6275 [21SE]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 5991), H3974 [21JN] (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY] (see H.R. 6503), H6274 [21SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 2166), S1459 [7MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (see S. 3400), S5133 [18JY]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S4417 [21JN] (see S. 3570), S6454 [19SE]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

——— preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see S. 3558), S6454 [19SE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4211), H1390 [19MR]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (see H.R. 6207), H5326 [26JY]

Taxation: clarify that paper which is commonly recycled does not constitute a qualified energy resource under the renewable electricity production credit (see S. 2143), S1147 [29FE]

——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil for purposes of the Federal excise tax on petroleum (see H.R. 6468), H6231 [20SE]

——— deny deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling unit (see H.R. 6579), H6318 [26OC]

——— disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see H.R. 3852), H218 [31JA]

——— extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles (see S. 2161), S1422 [6MR]

——— extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund and provide revenues for highway programs (see S. 2132), S1049 [27FE]

——— extend deduction for expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 3997), H692 [9FE]

——— extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 6226), H5327 [26JY]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7215 [29NO] (see H.R. 6462), H6231 [20SE]

——— improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see S. 3352), S4724 [28JN]

——— increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (see H.R. 6323), H5706 [2AU]

——— modify credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see S. 3581), S6545 [20SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6578 [30NO] (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances, reduce deficit, and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 6338), H5706 [2AU]

——— reduce the depreciation recovery periods for energy efficient commercial buildings (see H.R. 6705), H7429 [21DE]

Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 3561), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 4311), H1803 [29MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO] (see H.R. 6385), H5922 [12SE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see S. 3329), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5995), H3974 [21JN]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4304), H1803 [29MR]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

——— require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see H.R. 4266), H1641 [27MR]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 6249), H5628 [1AU]

Water Resources Development Act: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (see S. 3509), S5977 [2AU]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3606), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 4122), H1133 [1MR]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H1803 [29MR]

——— repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Factsheets

Average American Wind Farm, S676 [15FE]

Letters

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act: Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization), H1181 [6MR]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H1181 [6MR]

——— several environmental organizations, H1181 [6MR]

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Corps of Engineers funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana: John F. Young, Jr., Jefferson Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

——— Paul P. Naquin, Jr., St. Mary Parish, LA, H3473 [5JN]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act: Ernest F. Kuhlman, San Juan County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

——— Kellie C. Hotter, Robert A. Lieb, Jr., and Wallace White, La Plata County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Burt Hamner, Hydrovolts, Inc., H4668 [9JY]

——— John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H4668 [9JY]

——— Representative McMorris Rodgers, H4668 [9JY]

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Position of James Lovelock on global warming: Gordon J. Fulks, H4650 [29JN]

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, S1510, S1514 [8MR]

——— W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, S1510 [8MR]

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: several Senators, S7784 [12DE]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Revenue estimate for proposal to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), E90 [31JA]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Wind power production tax credit extension: Colorado congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— Iowa congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— several businesses, S6400 [19SE]

Lists

Global cooling predictions, S5857 [1AU]

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Working and recreational fishermen of the Gulf of Mexico, H2427 [8MY]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H531 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H884 [16FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4852 [12JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S1984 [22MR], S2055 [27MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Press releases

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

American Bureau of Shipping: anniversary, E36 [18JA], E92 [31JA]

America’s Natural Gas Alliance: report contesting EPA study on greenhouse gas emissions and natural gas development, H3812 [20JN]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (H.R. 3886), E123 [2FE]

Appalachian Trail: anniversary of completion, E1424 [3AU]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H1578 [27MR]

Bucks Beautiful (organization): tribute, E2023 [31DE]

Budget: impact of sequestration, H6713 [12DE], H6767 [13DE]

——— impact of sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

——— require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181–H1188 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 6217), H5872 [12SE]

——— require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H19 [17JA], H721 [14FE], H3820, H3879 [20JN], H5193 [24JY], H6454 [27NO]

California: eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068, H1069 [29FE]

——— ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

——— tribute to Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve, E662 [26AP]

Cape Cod Community College: tribute to partnership with Turning Mill Energy, Inc., to design, install, and test new solar carports, E1909 [12DE]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H3746, H3763 [19JN]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4041 [26JN], H4614 [29JN]

Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, H3760, H3765 [19JN]

——— support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (H.R. 4153), E329 [7MR]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, H491–H494 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490–H503 [6FE], H529–H533 [7FE], E151 [7FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 537), H485–H488 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H531, H532 [7FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (H.R. 2512), H3434–H3437 [5JN]

Clean Air Act: impact, H2058 [24AP]

Clermont, KY: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest inclusion in Yahoo! Travel ‘‘America’s Prettiest Parks’’ list, E1576 [20SE]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (H. Res. 672), E933 [31MY]

——— global warming, H4649–H4652 [29JN], H4778 [11JY], H5017 [19JY]

——— impact of extreme weather events, H4778 [11JY]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H5645–H5647 [2AU], H6357, H6359–H6361 [14NO]

——— impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Clinton River Watershed Council: anniversary, E523 [16AP], E1594 [21SE]

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Coal Mitigation Trust Fund: establish by imposing a tax on the extraction of coal to mitigate impact of transportation of coal by rail (H.R. 6202), E1328 [25JY]

Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations That Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the U.S.: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of EPA rules and actions, H6217, H6218 [20SE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1220 [7MR]

——— importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), H3984, H3985 [26JN]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H3427, H3461, H3462 [5JN], E1023 [7JN]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species, E988 [6JN]

——— finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3372–H3377 [1JN], E977 [5JN]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, H589 [8FE], H5140 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H3457, H3458 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana, H3472, H3473 [5JN]

Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR (H.R. 2060), H3432–H3434 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites funding, H4954 [18JY]

——— Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, H3320, H3321 [31MY]

——— establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004, H3032 [17MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5036, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

——— national missile defense system funding, H2790 [16MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5057 [19JY]

——— research, development, test, and evaluation funding for perchlorate contamination cleanup through reductions in operations and maintenance funding, H4971 [18JY], H5042 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, H6605 [4DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, H6768 [13DE]

——— lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding, H3430, H3431 [5JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3415 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3465 [5JN]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H3454, H3471 [5JN]

——— U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center funding, H3464, H3465 [5JN]

——— wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and other renewable energy development funding, H3355, H3356 [31MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement funding through reductions in environmental mitigation funding, H3539, H3540 [6JN]

Dept. of State: revision of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with Canada, H3812 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

——— authorize projects and conduct research on water resources in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin and establish a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Commission (H.R. 5927), E1011 [7JN]

——— authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1079–H1085 [29FE], E291 [1MR]

——— certify oil drilling platforms are capable of handling new drilling before allowing coastline drilling to take place, H5170 [24JY]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H2062 [24AP]

——— consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), H480, H481 [6FE], E161 [8FE]

——— establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, H752–H755 [15FE]

——— establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (H.R. 5923), E1008 [7JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands, H3886, H3887 [20JN]

——— establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (H.R. 927), H5217 [25JY]

——— grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (H.R. 3117), H88–H90 [23JA]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— oil shale technology research and development funding, H3413, H3414 [5JN]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of New Jersey, H5217 [25JY]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

——— require application for permit to drill be deemed approved if review process is not completed within 60 days, H3925, H3926 [21JN]

——— require consultation with independent drilling safety organization and completion of mandatory safety and environmental reviews before issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits, H822, H823 [16FE]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on climate change from consumption of any oil or gas found under permit, H5181, H5182 [24JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H752–H787 [15FE], H810, H820–H834, H880–H886 [16FE], H5173 [24JY], E209, E213, E217 [16FE], E225, E233 [17FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H744, H746–H750 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), motion to recommit, H884–H886 [16FE]

——— study water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California, H3066, H3067 [17MY]

Dept. of Transportation: submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: National Energy Conservation Policy Act energy management requirements funding, H3326 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3779–H3781 [19JN]

——— include in Quadrennial Strategic Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy the best estimate of expected increase in production of renewable energy sources on Hawaiian Home Lands, H3925 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge: anniversary, E1740 [13NO]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary, H191 [31JA], E259 [28FE]

Earth Day: observance, E607 [23AP]

Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland, OH: tribute to Earthfest, E650 [25AP]

East Islip, NY: Timber Point Elementary School winner of Disney Plant Challenge for New York, E906 [30MY]

Economy: impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

EcoWatch (organization): tribute, E1564 [19SE]

EDS Waste Solutions, Inc.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (H.R. 4131), E301 [1MR]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5602–H5604 [1AU], E1426 [3AU]

Energy and water development: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 3158), H5608, H5609 [1AU]

——— consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624 [21SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826–H5829 [11SE], E1493 [12SE]

——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H7362 [20DE], E287 [29FE]

——— green initiative grants for energy production research, H2252 [27AP]

——— impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H5756 [10SE]

——— make data and modeling inputs that regulations are based on available to the public and require regulatory impact analysis to undergo external peer review, H6218, H6219 [20SE]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

——— proposed rule relative to manganese alloy production, H1583 [27MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H1645 [28MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

——— provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (H.R. 6405), E1521 [13SE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— repeal designation of the Colville River as an aquatic resource of national importance, H3895 [20JN]

——— require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

——— take action under the Clean Air Act if such action would increase domestic energy independence by reducing demand for oil, H6216, H6217 [20SE]

——— tribute to Food Recovery Challenge, E1933 [13DE]

——— uphold scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare, H6214 [20SE]

——— waive ban on over-the-counter asthma inhalers enacted as part of international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and allow existing stock to be sold until FDA approves replacement, H4872 [17JY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Hidden Pond Nature Center Envirothon Team, E1077 [19JN]

Farmingdale State College: tribute to Green Building Institute, E437 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H5141 [24JY], H5235, H5236 [25JY]

FERC: review results from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration study on hazardous liquid pipeline regulations before issuing TransCanada Keystone XL gas pipeline permit, H767 [15FE]

For the Love of the Lake (organization): tribute to Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up event, E1405 [3AU]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

Foreign countries: provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (H.R. 6422), E1534 [14SE]

Galveston Bay Foundation: anniversary, E1141 [26JN]

George Mason University: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649 [25AP]

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc.: Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization) CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009 [30DE]

Government regulations: exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5251, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

——— impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H2193–H2197 [26AP], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

Great Lakes Week: observance, E287 [29FE]

Growing Power (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1758 [15NO]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H2062 [24AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste, H3739 [19JN], H4779 [11JY], H5016 [19JY], H5204 [25JY], H5699 [2AU]

——— certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (H.R. 4625), H2144 [26AP]

——— Millstone, CT, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H809 [16FE]

——— Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H32 [18JA], H171–H174 [25JA], H384 [2FE], H664 [9FE], H809 [16FE], H1581 [27MR], H1853 [17AP], H1963 [18AP], H2138 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H2817 [17MY], H3273, H3353, H3355 [31MY]

Hebel, Tom: Heritage Conservancy Business Leader Conservation Award recipient, H1856 [17AP]

High-Performance Building Week: observance, H2721 [16MY], E852 [18MY]

Homer Glen, IL: International Dark Sky Association International Dark Sky Community award recipient, E1219 [10JY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3681, H3682 [8JN]

Housing: tribute to log cabin industry, E1017 [7JN]

Hudson Highlands Land Trust (organization): accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1394 [3AU]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1793 [16NO]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H4666–H4672 [9JY]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), H2047, H2048 [24AP], H2186 [26AP]

Izaak Walton League of America: anniversary, E188 [14FE], E1473 [11SE]

Keep Prince William Beautiful (organization): tribute to volunteers, E935 [31MY]

Kranz, Ken: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Long Beach, CA: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E645 [25AP]

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

——— ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association: anniversary, E105 [1FE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend, H6642 [5DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), H5609–H5612 [1AU], E1394, E1422 [3AU]

Martin, Wade: Land Trust Alliance National Conservation Service Award recipient, H6400 [16NO]

Maryland: anniversary of Patuxent River Wade-In, E1023 [7JN]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, E1318 [25JY]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845, H4846 [12JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ relative to efforts to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4840, H4841 [12JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY]

——— condition new mining permits on disclosure of Federal political contributions made by applicant during preceding five years, H4835 [12JY]

——— exemption of domestic production of critical minerals and materials from environmental review, H4833–H4835 [12JY]

——— permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4831–H4855, H4856 [12JY], H5173 [24JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4791–H4796 [11JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), motion to recommit, H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— streamline mining development permitting process, H4836 [12JY]

Minnesota: restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5878, H5881, H5882 [12SE]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208–H213 [31JA]

——— increase fuel efficiency, E1211 [9JY]

——— preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

——— provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, development, and manufacturing, H976 [28FE]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power, E615 [23AP]

——— implement recommendations (H.R. 501), H5217 [25JY], E1330 [25JY]

National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

——— improve land management and reduce fire hazards, H1981 [19AP]

National Fuel Efficiency Month: designate, E1291 [19JY]

National Ground Water Association: tribute, E371 [16MR]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

National Oceans Month: observance, H3586, H3589 [7JN]

National Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (H.R. 5826), E853 [18MY]

Natural gas: Marcellus shale drilling for reserves, H108–H112 [23JA], E55 [23JA]

Navy: tribute to development of clean energy sources, H1277 [8MR]

New Jersey: tribute to agricultural industry, E1397 [3AU]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (H. Con. Res. 121), H5696 [2AU]

NOAA: Climate Competitive Research, Sustained Observations and Regional Information Program funding, E822 [16MY]

——— Climate Portal Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

——— Comprehensive Large-Data Array Stewardship System (CLASS) funding, H2522 [9MY]

——— coral reef research programs funding, H2501 [9MY], E752 [9MY]

——— Fisheries Management Commissions funding, H2536, H2537 [9MY]

——— John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Marine Debris Program funding, H2373 [8MY], H6642 [5DE]

——— prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2426–H2431 [8MY]

NRC: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site licensing activities funding, H3416–H3418 [5JN], H3586 [7JN]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2535, H2536 [9MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H752 [15FE], H1026, H1027, H1028, H1030, H1091–H1097 [29FE], H1116 [1MR], H1156, H1163 [6MR], H1211, H1221, H1222, H1264 [7MR], H1291, H1298 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H1399 [20MR], H1525 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1645 [28MR], H1857, H1858, H1912 [17AP], H1969 [18AP], H2056–H2062 [24AP], H3179 [30MY], H3815, H3818 [20JN], H5140 [24JY], H6265 [21SE]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (H.R. 492), H5217 [25JY]

Olympic National Park: designate certain land as wilderness or potential wilderness (H.R. 3222), H485 [6FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H4794 [11JY]

——— lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H444 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H631 [8FE]

——— monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H634 [8FE]

——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

——— protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas, H3897 [20JN]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H362 [1FE], H633 [8FE]

Pinchot Institute for Conservation: anniversary, E1344 [26JY]

Power resources: allow oil and gas revenues to be used for coastal wetlands conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or infrastructure projects directly impacted by coastal wetland losses, H778 [15FE]

——— create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3399 [1JN]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), H1629 [27MR]

——— establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

——— national energy policy, H174–H177 [25JA], H215 [31JA], H362, H364 [1FE], H629–H636 [8FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H951, H957, H958 [27FE], H970, H1007 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1156 [6MR], H1220, H1222 [7MR], H1297 [8MR], H2058, H2059 [24AP], H2194–H2197 [26AP], H2796–H2800 [16MY], H3817 [20JN], H3958 [21JN], H5749 [10SE], H5986 [13SE], E122 [2FE]

——— prohibit hydraulic fracturing activities within one thousand feet of a primary or secondary school, H3896 [20JN]

——— prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S., H776–H778 [15FE]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (H.R. 6275), E1424 [3AU], E1750 [13NO]

——— renewable energy funding through reductions in fossil fuel subsidies, H5193 [24JY]

——— use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H2060 [24AP]

Prairie State Energy Campus, LLC: tribute, H6472 [28NO]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Historic Preservation Division volunteers, E955 [1JN]

——— tribute to Six Weeks To Make a Difference Program volunteers, E937 [31MY]

——— tribute to the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E953 [1JN]

Public lands: protect opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation from domestic production of critical minerals and materials promotion activities, H4847, H4848 [12JY]

Puerto Rico: proposal for construction of natural gas pipeline, H729 [15FE], H4777 [11JY]

Rachel Carson Nature Trail: designate (H.R. 6077), E1196 [29JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934, H1937, H1938, H1957, H1958 [18AP], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H4623 [29JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

Reid, Senator: comments made about NRC Commissioner William D. Magwood, IV, relative to Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H5698 [2AU]

Renewable energy: facilitate development of offshore wind energy resources, H3920, H3921 [21JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]

——— streamline Federal review to facilitate projects, H823–H825 [16FE]

Roads and highways: streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

Rockport, ME: tribute to Camden Hills Regional High School Windplanners student group for installing a wind turbine on campus, E862 [18MY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]

Santa Clarita, CA: annexation of Elsmere Canyon, E1233 [11JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Sea Otter Awareness Week: observance, E1602 [21SE]

SEC: prohibit from enforcing or issuing interpretive guidance on climate change, H5280–H5282 [25JY]

Sonoma State University: anniversary of Environmental Technology Center, E534 [16AP]

South Carolina: formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H6201, H6202 [20SE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit drawdown of petroleum unless the President has approved oil shale development, certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4211), H1375 [19MR]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (H.R. 6207), E1342 [26JY]

Taxation: disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (H.R. 3852), E90, E97 [31JA]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H4660 [9JY], H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE], H6022, H6023 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6348, H6349 [14NO], H6380 [15NO], H6538 [30NO], H6707, H6713, H6714 [12DE], H6797 [13DE], E1208 [9JY]

——— increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (H.R. 6323), E1427 [3AU]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (H.R. 2866), H2721 [16MY], E852 [18MY]

Trust for Public Land (organization): anniversary, E1554 [19SE]

Vernon, CT: Water Pollution Control Facility recipient of New England Water Environment Association Wastewater Utility of the Year award, E538 [16AP]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), E1113 [21JN]

Wasylik, Deborah: National Environmental Education Foundation Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award recipient, E1898 [11DE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (H.R. 6249), E1382 [1AU]

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644–H5647, H5654, H5656 [2AU], H5927 [13SE]

West Chester Fish, Game & Wildlife Association: anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

West St. Paul, MN: Garlough Environmental Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E904 [30MY]

Westchester Land Trust (organization): accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1394 [3AU]

Western New York Safety Conference, Inc.: tribute, E320 [6MR]

World Environment Day: observance, E1001 [6JN]

World Water Day: observance, H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— economic impact of ethanol production, S5828 [1AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— exempt farms with aboveground fuel storage tanks of a certain size from EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new EPA rule on municipal and industrial stormwater discharges prior to completion of evaluation of current rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

Alaska: impact of debris from Japanese earthquake, S5848–S5850 [1AU]

Alliance To Save Energy: anniversary (S. Res. 406), S2517 [18AP]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (S. 2147), S1199 [1MR]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Badger (vessel): concerns over coal emissions, S8276 [20DE]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

——— remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (S. 1047), S588 [14FE], S8553 [30DE]

——— water projects funding, S4767 [29JN]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

——— impact, S488 [9FE]

Climate: global warming, S673–S679 [15FE], S2221 [29MR], S2487 [18AP], S3073–S3075 [10MY], S3266, S3269 [17MY], S3612, S3613 [24MY], S3775 [6JN], S4184 [14JN], S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S4853–S4856, S4859–S4862 [11JY], S5196–S5198 [19JY], S5458–S5460 [26JY], S5635–S5642 [30JY], S5836–S5839, S5841, S5853–S5858 [1AU], S5925–S5927 [2AU], S6306–S6308 [13SE], S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7017 [28NO], S7427–S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE], S8160–S8162 [19DE], S8620 [1JA]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5637 [30JY], S6770 [14NO], S7676 [6DE]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (S. Res. 465), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

Connecticut: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 2286), S2394 [17AP]

——— tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (H.R. 4850), S6661 [21SE]

——— allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S5182 [19JY], S5652 [30JY]

Conservation of natural resources: repeal multinational species conservation funds reauthorizations, S6835 [15NO]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

——— Community Wood Energy Program biomass cooperatives grant funding, S4353 [20JN]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— consolidation and streamlining of conservation programs, S4139 [13JN]

——— eliminate Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

——— Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

——— improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

——— oppose promotion of Meatless Monday initiative in departmental newsletter, S5359 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— repeal Biorefinery Assistance Program, S4348 [20JN]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and Conservation Reserve Program, S4343 [20JN]

——— value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: clean energy technologies initiatives funding, S3266, S3269 [17MY]

——— conduct cost-benefit analysis of various green building rating systems, S7388 [4DE], S7454 [5DE]

——— conduct environmental impact statement and create plan for establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast, S7138–S7141, S7204 [29NO]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S6997–S7007, S7009–S7011 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S7299 [30NO], S8331 [21DE]

——— national missile defense system funding, S5127 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy, S2143 [28MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S1708 [15MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S1708 [15MR]

——— authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S33, S47 [23JA], S1180 [1MR]

——— enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 306), S1945 [21MR]

——— extend certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, S2144 [28MR]

——— modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (S. 3563), S8552 [30DE]

——— reinstate Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, S1505–S1507, S1523, S1526 [8MR]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development, S2145 [28MR]

——— set prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users, S6886, S6889, S6890 [26NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Disasters: environmental recovery and restoration funding, S8445 [27DE]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 430), S2557 [19AP]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S4318 [20JN]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

Electric power: impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

EPA: address soil contamination issues in areas surrounding former lead smelter sites, S3322 [21MY]

——— assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (S. 2094), S413 [9FE]

——— codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S3942–S3945 [12JN]

——— delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), S6672, S6673 [21SE]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (S. 3467), S5872 [1AU]

——— establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

——— establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S6888 [26NO]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, S3620 [24MY]

——— impact of regulations, S5460–S5462 [26JY]

——— implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule, S2220 [29MR]

——— investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (S. 76), S7752 [11DE]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S331 [6FE], S1508–S1511, S1513, S1514, S1523, S1528 [8MR], S1573 [12MR]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE], S8114 [18DE]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

FDA: repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require use of existing environmental review documents to expedite oil and gas permitting, S2146 [28MR]

Forest Service: hazardous fuel reduction projects funding, S4660 [27JN]

Forests: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4127 [13JN], S4339 [20JN]

Ganter, J. Carl: Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award recipient, S4816 [10JY]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

——— preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S7034 [28NO], S8506 [28DE]

Hydro-Photon, Inc.: tribute, S7034 [28NO]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY]

Inhofe, Senator: call to rethink opinion that global warming is a hoax, S5635–S5638 [30JY]

Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect watershed, S4283 [19JN]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, S4818 [10JY]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (S. 268), S4660 [27JN]

NASA: anniversary of Landsat Satellite Program, S5256 [23JY]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 389), S1431 [6MR]

National Environmental Policy Act: expedite environmental and judicial review of projects, S2144 [28MR]

National Estuaries Day: designate (S. Res. 566), S6469 [19SE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (S. 2282), S2256 [29MR]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (S. 3469), S5873 [1AU]

Oakland, CA: tribute to East Bay Municipal Utility District for renewable energy project, S2236 [29MR]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1064, S1068–S1072 [28FE], S1099–S1103 [29FE], S1182, S1187 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434, S1436 [7MR], S1502 [8MR], S1642 [14MR], S1836 [20MR], S2023–S2026 [26MR], S2346 [17AP], S2456, S2460 [18AP], S2521 [19AP], S2665, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN], S4288, S4293 [19JN], S6480, S6481 [20SE]

——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Oceans: impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S7783 [12DE]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S1035 [27FE], S1182 [1MR]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (S. 2248), S2166 [28MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S1814 [19MR], S1817, S1837 [20MR], S2055, S2061, S2070, S2071 [27MR], S2116, S2120–S2131, S2134–S2148, S2154–S2157 [28MR], S2187–S2190, S2192–S2202, S2207, S2216 [29MR], S2521 [19AP]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1984 [22MR], S2009, S2010, S2018, S2023–S2028 [26MR], S2039, S2045–S2052 [27MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), unanimous-consent request, S2054 [27MR], S2145, S2146 [28MR]

——— establish commission to analyze and report on cumulative impacts of certain EPA rules and actions on gasoline and diesel fuel prices, S2125 [28MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S487–S489 [9FE], S810 [16FE], S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S1453 [7MR], S1662 [14MR], S1707–S1709 [15MR], S2059–S2062, S2070–S2076 [27MR], S2134, S2154–S2157 [28MR], S2192–S2197, S2216 [29MR], S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4185 [14JN], S4659 [27JN], S4879 [11JY], S5721 [31JY], S6307 [13SE]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

——— provide for offshore and oil shale energy development and energy-related tax incentives, S1523 [8MR], S1596 [13MR], S1650, S1651 [14MR]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (S. 2264), S2250 [29MR]

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (organization): tribute, S4818 [10JY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 3512), S5986 [2AU], S6516 [20SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S4109 [13JN]

Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 (S. 1296), S276 [1FE]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647–S1650 [14MR]

Romney, Mitt: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (S. 3400), S5138, S5139 [18JY]

Senate: tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S123 [26JA]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for wind power, S668, S674–S679 [15FE], S831, S832 [16FE], S1452 [7MR], S2129 [28MR], S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4165 [14JN], S4254 [19JN], S4380 [21JN], S4795–S4798 [10JY], S4841 [11JY], S4921 [12JY], S5055, S5056 [17JY], S5098 [18JY], S5176 [19JY], S5421 [26JY], S5712, S5721 [31JY], S5809, S5810 [1AU], S5924, S5925 [2AU], S6078, S6101 [11SE], S6244 [12SE], S6292 [13SE], S6399 [19SE], S6530 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S6833, S6846 [15NO], S6918, S6919 [27NO], S7134 [29NO], S7645 [6DE], S7716–S7718 [11DE], S7760 [12DE], S7995, S7997, S8026 [13DE], S8162 [19DE]

——— extend tax credits for clean energy programs, S1572 [12MR], S1599 [13MR]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (S. 3650), S7219 [29NO]

U.N.: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change endangerment findings relative to impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S5856 [1AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: anniversary of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, S34 [23JA]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S3932 [12JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2245), S3032 [9MY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5175 [19JY], S5339, S5340 [25JY], S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5835 [1AU], S5956, S5966 [2AU]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (S. 3547), S6343 [13SE]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

Reports

Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: Executive Office of the President (excerpt), S4293 [19JN]

Report to Congress—Rare Earth Materials in Defense Applications: Frank Kendall III, Dept. of Defense (excerpt), H4838 [12JY]

Reports filed

Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Forecasting and Monitoring, and Mitigation and Control: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1701) (S. Rept. 112–237), S6744 [13NO]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2060) (H. Rept. 112–438), H1844 [16AP]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1740) (S. Rept. 112– 139), S131 [26JA]

Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Clarify That Uncertified States and Indian Tribes Have Authority To Use Certain Payments for Certain Noncoal Reclamation Projects and Acid Mine Remediation Programs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 897) (H. Rept. 112–429), H1844 [16AP]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 46) (S. Rept. 112–210), S6270 [12SE]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134) (S. Rept. 112–124), S42 [23JA]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

Farmer’s Privacy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 112–643), H5628 [1AU]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (S. 710) (H. Rept. 112–654), H5764 [10SE]

Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2132) (S. Rept. 112–152), S1049 [27FE]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 112–563), H4654 [29JN]

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2050) (H. Rept. 112–437), H1844 [16AP]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundaries Revision of Gasparilla Island Unit FL-70P in Rhode Island: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2154) (H. Rept. 112–580), H4683 [9JY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Boundary Revision of Units in Rhode Island: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1296) (S. Rept. 112–138), S131 [26JA]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1047) (S. Rept. 112–122), S41 [23JA]

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2018) (S. Rept. 112–184), S5046 [16JY]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4684 [9JY]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4906 [17JY]

Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2156) (S. Rept. 112–216), S6451 [19SE]

Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 112–658), H5764 [10SE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1494) (S. Rept. 112–215), S6451 [19SE]

National Fish Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1201) (S. Rept. 112–187), S5084 [17JY]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4402) (H. Rept. 112–583), H4684 [9JY]

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2282) (S. Rept. 112–217), S6451 [19SE]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 962) (S. Rept. 112–151), S1049 [27FE]

Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 765) (S. Rept. 112–114), S41 [23JA]

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 112–140), S163 [30JA]

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 112–212), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 112–374), H113 [23JA]

Planning for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4381) (H. Rept. 112–530), H3706 [15JN]

Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4094) (H. Rept. 112–526), H3706 [15JN]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

Prohibit Importation of Various Injurious Species of Constrictor Snakes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 511) (H. Rept. 112–691), H6297 [28SE]

Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3408) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4273) (H. Rept. 112–586), H4684 [9JY]

Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 112–596), H4906 [17JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]

Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2541) (H. Rept. 112–684), H6230 [20SE]

Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1657) (S. Rept. 112–141), S163 [30JA]

Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4383) (H. Rept. 112–528), H3706 [15JN]

Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 76) (S. Rept. 112–213), S6451 [19SE]

10 Million Solar Roofs Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1108) (S. Rept. 112–144), S388 [7FE]

Tennessee Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1090) (S. Rept. 112–123), S42 [23JA]

Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 112–512), H3404 [1JN]

Trash Free Seas Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1119) (S. Rept. 112–161), S2730 [25AP]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Resolutions by organizations

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power: Doug Fredrickson, Blattner Energy, Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Shanelle Montan, enXco, Inc., E1208 [9JY]

——— Tim Maag, M.A. Mortenson Co., E1209 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 537, consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H486 [6FE]

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 726, consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H4791 [11JY]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H.R. 306, Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act, H480 [6FE]

H.R. 1171, Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act reauthorization and amendment, H5609 [1AU]

H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H495–H498 [6FE]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

H.R. 2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act, H2047 [24AP]

H.R. 2060, Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act, H3432 [5JN]

H.R. 2512, Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, H3434 [5JN]

H.R. 3117, Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act, H88 [23JA]

H.R. 3158, Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, H5608 [1AU]

H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H761–H767 [15FE]

H.R. 4273, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act, H5602 [1AU]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 4850, Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, S6661–S6664 [21SE], H3984 [26JN]

H.R. 5892, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4666–H4668 [9JY]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

H.R. 6582, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

S. 710, Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, H5826 [11SE]

S. 1047, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act, S8553 [30DE]

S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S47, S48 [23JA], H1079 [29FE]

S. 1296, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 boundary revision, S276 [1FE]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

S. 2147, Arctic Ocean Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act, S1199 [1MR]

S. 2248, Fracturing Regulations Are Effective in State Hands Act, S2167 [28MR]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

S. 3469, Nuclear Waste Administration Act, S5874–S5880 [1AU]

S. 3563, Dept. of the Interior Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project Pilot Project offices modification, S8552 [30DE]

S. 3650, Ditch and Irrigation Company Tax Reform Act, S7219 [29NO]

S. 3687, EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program reauthorization, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 61, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, S7687 [6DE]

S. Res. 389, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1425, S1432 [6MR]

S. Res. 406, Alliance To Save Energy anniversary, S2033 [26MR], S2517 [18AP]

S. Res. 430, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., anniversary, S2553, S2557 [19AP]

S. Res. 465, recognize proclamation of the Year of Water in Colorado, S3239, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 566, National Estuaries Day, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 576, Cooperative Forestry Act anniversary, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

S. Res. 580, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S6631, S6681 [21SE]

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Economy: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

ECONOMIC ESPIONAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Scope: clarify (see S. 3642), S6947 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Aleynikov, Sergey: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Scope: clarify (S. 3642), H6848, H6849 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate

Scope: clarify (S. 3642), S6978, S6979 [27NO]

Texts of

S. 3642, Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act, S6979 [27NO], H6848 [18DE]

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION ACT

Amendments

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8592, S8608 [31DE], H5588 [1AU], H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309, S5310, S5316 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Articles and editorials

Smite the Myth That Tax Cuts Create Jobs, S7396 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions

Congress: prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (see H. Res. 746), H5525 [31JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 844), H7565 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (see S. 3401), S5133 [18JY] (see S. 3413), S5212 [19JY] (see S. 3417), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income (see H.R. 6100, 6104), H4827 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3393), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see S. 3412), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— make permanent improvements to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6148), H5008 [18JY]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

Letters

Bush administration tax cut extension: Main Street Alliance, H5547 [1AU]

Middle Class Tax Cut Act: Michael Kelsey, Nebraska Cattlemen (organization), S5323 [25JY]

——— Stephen D. Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, S5322 [25JY]

Motions

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5594 [1AU], H7551 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Congress: prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H5647 [2AU], H6171 [20SE]

House of Representatives: prohibit sine die adjournment unless the President signs H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, with provisions of S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act as an amendment, H5306 [26JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H4707 [10JY], H4855, H4856–H4859 [12JY], H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5023, H5025, H5073, H5074 [19JY], H5138, H5140, H5146 [24JY], H5210, H5211 [25JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5533, H5535, H5536, H5537, H5538, H5578–H5597 [1AU], H5634, H5660, H5674, H5689 [2AU], H6043 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6575 [30NO], H6716, H6751 [12DE], E1390 [2AU], E1432 [3AU], E1465 [10SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7531–H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H5595, H5596 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7518, H7519, H7520, H7526, H7536–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7575 [2JA], E2034 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5585–H5594 [1AU], H6685, H6687 [11DE], H7372 [20DE], E1390 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H5592 [1AU], H5783, H5784 [11SE], H5944 [13SE], H6171 [20SE], H6595, H6596, H6597 [4DE], H6626, H6659 [5DE], H6682, H6695 [11DE], H6708, H6714 [12DE], H6768, H6783, H6784 [13DE], H6836, H6837 [18DE], H7364 [20DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H5305, H5306 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], H5533 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5867 [12SE], H6043, H6044 [14SE], H6563 [30NO]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), H7362, H7363, H7364 [20DE], E1997 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (H.R. 696), H923 [17FE]

——— repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, H68 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4117 [13JN], S4798–S4800, S4804–S4806 [10JY], S4835–S4842, S4851, S4857, S4885 [11JY], S4928, S4932, S4934 [12JY], S4991–S4995, S4998 [16JY], S5052, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY], S5102–S5103 [18JY], S5178, S5198 [19JY], S6485–S6488 [20SE], S7654 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S5840 [1AU], S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent agreement, S8513 [28DE], S8584 [31DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY], S5265 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5275, S5287, S5291–S5293 [24JY], S5324–S5327, S5330–S5339, S5345, S5349–S5353 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3401), S5167 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3413), S5238 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY], S5093 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5238 [19JY], S5352–S5357 [25JY], S5421, S5441, S5442, S5445 [26JY], S5631 [30JY], S6877 [26NO], S6936 [27NO], S7128, S7132 [29NO], S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7408, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435 [5DE], S7643, S7677 [6DE], S7692 [10DE], S7714, S7727 [11DE], S7757, S7781, S7784 [12DE], S8323 [21DE], S8383, S8418 [27DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5265–S5268, S5270, S5271, S5275, S5277–S5288, S5291–S5294 [24JY], S5321–S5347, S5349–S5352 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent agreement, S5339 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent, S5178 [19JY], S6774 [14NO]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), S8324 [21DE]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H. Res. 844, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act, H7531 [1JA]

H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5578 [1AU]

S. 3393, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5087–S5089 [17JY]

S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5216–S5218 [19JY], S5355 [25JY]

ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT

Remarks in House

Obama, President: importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA]

ECONOMIST (publication)

Articles and editorials

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

Roger Fisher, Lawyer, Teacher and Peacemaker, Died on August 25th, Aged 90, S6732 [13NO]

ECONOMY related term(s) Credit; Domestic policy; Homeless; Income; Poverty

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

Senate Candidancy Speech: Senator Conrad, S8643 [2JA]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1392 [19MR], H1415, H1416 [20MR]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H404, H405, H406, H407, H408, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8226, S8229 [19DE], H7453 [30DE]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8374, S8378 [21DE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5131 [23JY], H5251, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5266, H5267, H5268, H5269, H5270, H5271, H5273, H5274, H5275, H5276, H5277, H5278, H5280, H5282, H5283, H5284, H5286 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

National objectives: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1681 [14MR], S1693, S1694, S1742, S1747, S1754, S1755, S1756, S1757, S1758, S1759, S1760 [15MR], S1794, S1795, S1796, S1797, S1798, S1799, S1800, S1801, S1804, S1805, S1806, S1808, S1809, S1810, S1811, S1814 [19MR], S1851, S1852, S1853, S1854, S1855, S1856, S1857, S1858, S1860, S1863, S1865, S1868, S1870, S1871 [20MR], S1884 [21MR], H1245, H1249, H1250, H1251, H1252, H1256, H1257, H1259, H1260 [7MR], H1277, H1278, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284 [8MR], H1586 [27MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1231 [7MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8592, S8608 [31DE], H5588 [1AU], H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309, S5310, S5316 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4825, S4827, S4828, S4829, S4830 [10JY], S4884, S4885, S4896, S4897, S4898, S4899, S4900, S4912, S4914, S4915 [11JY], S4960, S4961, S4962, S4963, S4964, S4965, S4966, S4973, S4976, S4978 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139, S5140, S5141 [18JY], S5224, S5231, S5232, S5236, S5237 [19JY], S5263 [23JY]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Brewing Up Confusion, E2024 [31DE]

Buffett Tax Divides Americans, but Solves Nothing, S2289 [16AP]

Census—Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring in Medical and Work Expenses, H6376 [15NO]

China Gets Jump on U.S. for Brazil’s Oil—Two Export Pacts a Coup for Beijing, S2194 [29MR]

Cuba’s Culture of Poverty Persists, E59 [23JA]

Culture Does Matter, S5962 [2AU]

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Drill Baby Drill, Redux—Republicans’ Tired Remedy for Rising Gas Prices Won’t Fix Anything, S1404 [6MR]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Extend the Bush Tax Cuts Now, S3299 [21MY]

Failure To Deliver Solutions to Postal Service’s Problems, S2631 [24AP]

Five Problems With Dynamic Scoring, H410 [2FE]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc., Says Chinese Firms Owes It $7M, H6485 [28NO]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

How the Fed Favors the 1%, E706 [7MY]

I Believe—‘‘Economic Vitality and Protecting Natural Heritage Are Not at All Incompatible’’, S6792 [14NO]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Jim Booth Committed to Economic Development, S1676 [14MR]

Job Gains Reflect Hope a Recovery Is Blooming, H527 [7FE]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Obama Issues Veto Threat on Bush Tax Cuts, S3747 [6JN]

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, E112 [1FE]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

PetroChina Produced More Oil Than Industry Giant Exxon Mobil in 2011, S2193 [29MR]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Raising Medicare Age Could Leave Hundreds of Thousands Uninsured, S7731 [11DE]

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

Smite the Myth That Tax Cuts Create Jobs, S7396 [4DE]

Stimulus Spending Keeps Failing—If Austerity Is So Terrible, How Come Germany and Sweden Have Done So Well?, S3213 [16MY]

Stop Demagoguing Our Food Safety Net, E284 [29FE]

That Comeback Trail for the Economy? Here, It’s Littered With Foreclosures, H672 [9FE]

They Have Very Short Memories, S1668 [14MR]

Three Views of the ‘Fiscal Cliff’, S3393 [22MY]

U.S. Corn Growers Farming in Hell as Midwest Heat Spreads, S4856 [11JY]

Unfinished War, E1367 [31JY]

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

Why Ryancare and Obamacare Looks So Similar, S2161 [28MR]

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion?, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (see S. 2214), S1847 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (see H. Res. 587), H1390 [19MR]

Agriculture: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

——— promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see S. 2369), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4720), H2125 [25AP]

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV (see S. 2228), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4039), H801 [15FE]

Budget: allow taxpayers the opportunity to specify their choice of Federal budget priorities (see S. 2260), S2242 [29MR]

——— increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY] (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3266 [30MY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (see H.R. 4320), H1804 [29MR]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

——— prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (see H. Res. 746), H5525 [31JY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

Credit: establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see S. 2093), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

Denali Commission: reauthorize and modify membership (see S. 3590), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6478), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (see S. 2167), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1427 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

——— transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study of economically beneficial uses of rights-of-way associated with certain highways (see H.R. 6541), H6276 [21SE]

——— develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (see H.R. 4361), H1845 [16AP]

——— make capital grants for certain freight rail economic development projects (see H.R. 4272), H1641 [27MR]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

Employment: establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

——— make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (see S. 2199), S1734 [15MR]

——— streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

EPA: express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2039 [23AP]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 4963), H2206 [26AP]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5714), H2644 [10MY]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see S. 2247), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (see S. 3709), S8364 [21DE]

Government regulations: decrease effect on the economy that a rule must have to be a major rule in order to increase the number of rules for which Congress can use the resolution of disapproval procedure (see H.R. 6486), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (see H.R. 4116), H1133 [1MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Homeless: urge public and private institutions to continue to work to eliminate homelessness and recognize efforts of those who work to assist the homeless (see H. Res. 806), H6300 [2OC]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (see S. 3513), S5977 [2AU]

Immigration: implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (see H.R. 5874), H3362 [31MY]

——— provide for additional visas for certain entrepreneurs and job creators (see H.R. 6210), H5326 [26JY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National forests: improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

National objectives: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see S. 2252), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5727), H2645 [10MY]

——— reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

Native Americans: repeal law prohibiting gaming activities, otherwise prohibited in Texas, on Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas lands (see S. 3654), S7401 [4DE]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage (see S. 3622), S6625 [21SE]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

——— streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

Real estate: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.: designate (see H.R. 6147), H5008 [18JY]

SBA: ensure treatment of Brevard County, FL, as a HUBZone (see S. 2157), S1422 [6MR]

——— establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

——— submit a National Small Business Index to Congress to assess how policies provide incentives or impediments to small business development (see S. 3200), S3280 [17MY]

SEC: exempt low-revenue companies from certain regulations (see H.R. 6161), H5078 [19JY]

Senior citizens: provide for a Seniors’ Financial Bill of Rights (see S. 3621), S6625 [21SE]

Small business: encourage exporting (see S. 3277), S3838 [7JN]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (see H. Res. 572), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 793), H6232 [20SE]

Social Security: extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see S. 3533), S6270 [12SE]

——— improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see S. 3651), S7401 [4DE]

Space policy: express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

Tariff: create jobs and promote fair trade by increasing duties on certain foreign goods imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 5920), H3660 [7JN]

Taxation: allow an income disparity tax credit (see H.R. 4260), H1570 [26MR]

——— allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4167), H1303 [8MR]

——— allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 6151), H5077 [19JY]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S388 [7FE]

——— enact long-term tax policy and allow one year for citizens to adjust and prepare for impact of any tax increases (see H. Res. 805), H6277 [21SE]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (see S. 2033), S42 [23JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 844), H7565 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (see S. 3401), S5133 [18JY] (see S. 3413), S5212 [19JY] (see S. 3417), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income (see H.R. 6100, 6104), H4827 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3393), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see S. 3412), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (see S. 2050), S208 [31JA]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (see S. 3660), S7458 [5DE]

——— impose a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 4265), H1641 [27MR]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— modify and extend the making work pay credit (see S. 3680), S8041 [13DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

——— permanently extend tax relief and repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 3804), H114 [23JA]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S2030 [26MR]

——— provide for economic growth and personal financial liberty (see H.R. 6225), H5327 [26JY]

——— provide for the release of Federal tax levies which cause business hardships (see H.R. 4368), H1914 [17AP]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S2966 [8MY] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

——— provide incentives for the expansion of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 6487), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 6102), H4827 [11JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 3903), H511 [6FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H4684 [9JY]

Travel and tourism: facilitate affordable workforce housing in, and develop full-time resident communities of, high tourism areas (see H.R. 6394), H5999 [13SE]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

——— require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (see H.R. 6493), H6274 [21SE]

Voluntary economic activity: permit (see S. 2269), S2242 [29MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY], S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Drew Liscum, E528 [16AP]

——— Leslie Lopez, E334 [7MR]

Factsheets

Medicare Age Eligibility Requirements Increase Impact: Kaiser Family Foundation and CBO, S7728 [11DE]

Payroll Tax Cut Supported the Economic Recovery, Created Jobs and Bolstered the Social Security Trust Fund in 2012: Committee on Economics (Joint), S7418 [5DE]

Letters

Additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE]

American Centrifuge Project and security related enrichment technology: Steven Chu, Sec. of Energy, H3096 [17MY]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Bring Jobs Home Act: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S5183 [19JY]

Bush administration tax cut extension: Jeffrey Hinz, S4928 [12JY]

——— Main Street Alliance, H5547 [1AU]

Characterization of President Obama’s remarks concerning small business: William H. Robbins, Earth Analytical Service, Inc., S5179 [19JY]

Corps of Engineers Mississippi River water-release plan adjustment and rock pinnacle removal process expedition: several Representatives, H6577 [30NO]

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Economic climate for small businesses: Stephanie Rumford, Rumford Industrial Group, E1539 [14SE]

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Expansion Act: Representative Lee, H139 [24JA]

EPA analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy: several public health and medical organizations, H3818 [20JN]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Jack E. Herstein, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1718–S1720 [15MR]

——— Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, S1720–S1722 [15MR]

——— Mary L. Schapiro, SEC Chair, S1698, S1722 [15MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act investment protections: Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S1718 [15MR]

Middle Class Tax Cut Act: Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S5330 [25JY]

——— Michael Kelsey, Nebraska Cattlemen (organization), S5323 [25JY]

——— Stephen D. Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, S5322 [25JY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement: Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations, H4152 [27JN]

——— Kurt J. Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, H4153 [27JN]

Lists

Economic research studies on impact of tax rates on economic growth, S6841 [15NO]

Reasons why small businesses are important, H4035 [26JN]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Economic Report: President Obama, S906 [17FE], H938 [17FE]

Motions

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1418 [20MR]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H417 [2FE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Employment: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5318 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

National objectives: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1694 [15MR], H1287 [8MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5594 [1AU], H7551 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4448 [25JN], S4627 [26JN], S4645 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4731 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S4936 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S4885 [11JY], S5072 [17JY], S5093 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), S2055 [27MR]

Press releases

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: AFL–CIO, S1723 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Accomack County, VA: prohibit sale of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility for use by adult entertainment or foreign governments, H1418 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1411–H1419 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (H. Res. 587), H1405–H1410 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), motion to recommit, H1418 [20MR]

——— require appraisal and payment of fair market value for a parcel of public land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415, H1416 [20MR]

——— require independent appraisal of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility prior to removal of deed restriction, H1416, H1417 [20MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

Appropriations: analysis of levels of unobligated funding relative to request for additional funding, H71 [18JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

Automobile industry: stability of domestic manufacturers, H521 [7FE], H4690 [10JY]

BLM: convey certain Federal land to Yerington, NV, H3760 [19JN]

Budget: deficit, H69, H70 [18JA], H86 [23JA], H229 [1FE], H585, H589 [8FE], H711–H713, H723 [14FE], H935 [17FE], H1030 [29FE], H1119 [1MR], H1295 [8MR], H1500 [22MR], H1639 [27MR], H1668, H1680, H1692 [28MR], H2002 [19AP], H2057 [24AP], H2110, H2112 [25AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H2614 [10MY], H2703 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], H2818 [17MY], H3654–H3657 [7JN], H4025 [26JN], H4098, H4104 [27JN], H4780 [11JY], H5546, H5593 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5754 [10SE], H6046 [14SE], H6236, H6258 [21SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO], H6783, H6786 [13DE], H7438 [30DE], E23 [17JA], E41 [18JA], E47 [19JA], E55 [23JA], E68 [24JA], E77 [25JA], E93 [31JA], E108, E111 [1FE], E125 [2FE], E138 [3FE], E144 [6FE], E154 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [9FE], E187 [14FE], E195 [15FE], E218 [16FE], E234 [17FE], E246 [27FE], E271 [28FE], E283 [29FE], E303 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E323 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E355 [8MR], E379 [19MR], E392 [20MR], E409 [21MR], E435 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E455 [27MR], E471 [28MR], E507 [29MR], E527 [16AP], E549 [17AP], E573 [18AP], E601 [19AP], E646 [25AP], E670 [26AP], E701 [27AP], E712 [7MY], E730 [8MY], E776 [10MY], E794 [15MY], E906 [30MY], E976 [5JN], E998 [6JN], E1017 [7JN], E1054 [18JN], E1078 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1140 [26JN], E1157 [27JN], E1172 [28JN], E1198 [29JN], E1204 [9JY], E1220 [10JY], E1231 [11JY], E1244 [12JY], E1262 [17JY], E1277 [18JY], E1288 [19JY], E1311 [24JY], E1324 [25JY], E1347 [26JY], E1433 [3AU], E1472 [11SE], E1566 [19SE], E1595, E1647 [21SE], E1743 [13NO], E1755 [14NO], E1771 [15NO], E1829 [28NO], E1853, E1859 [30NO], E1862 [3DE], E1873 [4DE], E1898 [11DE], E1916 [12DE], E1971 [19DE], E2024 [31DE]

——— impact of entitlement programs, H1638 [27MR], H1670 [28MR], H1799–H1802 [29MR]

——— impact of sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

——— reform entitlement programs, H806 [16FE], H6432 [27NO], H6565 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6666 [5DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY], H4918, H4920–H4926 [18JY], H5024 [19JY], H5208 [25JY], H5959 [13SE], H6160 [20SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

——— ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Social Security benefits, H6473 [28NO], H6835, H6837 [18DE]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to economic renaissance, H5024 [19JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: ensure authorization of conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law shall not result in net job loss, H1189, H1190 [6MR]

Burke, VA: tribute to Oaks Elementary School’s 4th grade class fundraiser, E108 [1FE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

——— advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

——— bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H5757 [10SE]

——— consolidation of certain Government ecomonic development entities into a single entity designed to support business and industry, H42 [18JA]

——— economic role of small business, H6836 [18DE]

——— eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, E2015 [31DE]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 5865), H5830–H5835 [11SE]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

Cape Cod, MA: anniversary of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, E1030 [8JN]

Career and Technical Education Month: observance, H807, H819 [16FE]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4041 [26JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], H4614 [29JN]

Carpinteria, CA: anniversary of Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, E78 [25JA]

CBO: add findings section addressing impact of Bush administration tax cuts to proposed legislation to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H405 [2FE]

——— consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

——— establish website which features a calculator to allow taxpayers to enter their annual income and receive an estimate of projected contribution to or receipt from major legislation, H411 [2FE]

——— include in macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation estimates of potential impact on SBA HUBZone areas, H408–H410 [2FE]

——— include income equality among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407, H408 [2FE]

——— include interest rates among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407 [2FE]

——— lower budgetary impact threshold to require a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H396–H419, H428 [2FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), motion to recommit, H417 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5228 [25JY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1895, H1896 [17AP], H1929 [18AP]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (H.R. 494), H1668 [28MR]

Climate: global warming, H4778 [11JY], H5017 [19JY]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6758–H6761 [12DE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1220 [7MR]

——— importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

——— prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H5647 [2AU], H6171 [20SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

Consumers: impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, H7362 [20DE]

Corps of Engineers: approve permit for economic development in Henry County, VA, H3489 [6JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H894–H897 [16FE]

——— support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, H4660 [9JY]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration and departmental management salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration funding, H2364–H2368 [8MY]

——— expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6132–H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, H6594 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: determine if impact analyses of EPA rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

——— require Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3922, H3923 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement commercial pre-inspection pilot program at Peace Bridge to expedite traffic at U.S.-Canada border, H4709 [10JY]

——— reform EB–5 visa program, H799 [15FE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4104–H4106 [27JN]

——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

——— National Affordable Housing Trust Fund funding, H4032 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (H.R. 4227), H1397 [20MR]

Dept. of State: encourage Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, H1094, H1095 [29FE]

Dept. of the Interior: assess U.S. capability to meet current and future demands for minerals critical to manufacturing competitiveness and economic and national security (H.R. 2011), H4792 [11JY], H4832, H4833 [12JY]

——— consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]

——— determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, H752–H755 [15FE]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, H1276 [8MR]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H3919, H3920 [21JN], H5179 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

——— require new leases offered under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to include drilling safety improvements in response to BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, H5177, H5178 [24JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: economic effects of Troubled Asset Relief Program, H2314 [7MY]

——— provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

——— repeal the Office of Financial Research, H2603 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses, E515 [30MR]

——— develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (H.R. 4361), E520 [16AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (H.R. 5976), H4037 [26JN], H4119 [27JN]

——— Minority Business Resource Center funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H4032, H4037, H4038, H4040, H4041 [26JN], H4119 [27JN], E1239 [12JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (H.R. 3710), H747, H760 [15FE], H1186 [6MR], H1854 [17AP], H2620 [10MY], H3466 [5JN]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

Domestic policy: Federal Government control versus free enterprise, H6257 [21SE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H4694 [10JY], H6798 [13DE]

——— revitalize the middle class, H3957 [21JN], H5855 [11SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Ecology and environment: promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

Employment: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H1004–H1006 [28FE], H6371 [15NO], H6756–H6758 [12DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— importance of job creation, H39, H45, H48, H57, H69, H70 [18JA], H93, H102 [23JA], H128 [24JA], H170 [25JA], H229, H230, H362, H363, H365, H367 [1FE], H386 [2FE], H444, H445, H460, H461 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H516, H521, H524–H529, H536 [7FE], H585, H589, H590, H629–H636 [8FE], H662, H670 [9FE], H739 [15FE], H815, H816, H819, H896 [16FE], H957–H962 [27FE], H975, H976, H977–H980 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1147 [5MR], H1163, H1174, H1176 [6MR], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H1531 [22MR], H1668, H1735 [28MR], H1924, H1966 [18AP], H2056 [24AP], H2073 [25AP], H2291 [7MY], H2572 [10MY], H2724 [16MY], H3408 [5JN], H3602, H3613, H3658 [7JN], H3811, H3813 [20JN], H3984, H4023 [26JN], H4691, H4715, H4742 [10JY], H4793 [11JY], H5122 [23JY], H5645 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H5774 [11SE], H5973 [13SE], H6042, H6044, H6045 [14SE], E849 [18MY], E1468 [10SE]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H578 [8FE], H1980 [19AP], H2458 [9MY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201–H207 [31JA], H554–H560 [7FE], H715–H722 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116–H2121 [25AP], H6455–H6458 [27NO]

——— importance of service sector, E1627 [21SE]

——— promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (H.R. 2315), H1925 [18AP]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H3149 [18MY], H6614 [4DE], H6865–H6869 [18DE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs, H119 [24JA]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (H.R. 3400), H2111 [25AP]

EPA: consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624 [21SE]

——— impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H1029 [29FE], H3664 [8JN]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy, H3818 [20JN]

——— require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), H5506, H5507 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), Senate amendment, H7453–H7455 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

FDIC: repeal orderly liquidation authority to prevent failure of large financial firms, H2610 [10MY]

Federal aid programs: impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

FERC: prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline until certification that a certain percentage of iron and steel used for pipeline construction was manufactured in North America, H771, H772 [15FE]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: proposed changes to accounting standards, E342 [8MR]

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: release of report on causes of U.S. financial and economic crisis, H41 [18JA]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H976 [28FE], H1849 [17AP], E284 [29FE]

Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H125 [24JA], H6485 [28NO]

——— U.S. deficit, H559 [7FE], H718, H719 [14FE]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (H.R. 4180), H6223 [20SE]

——— move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5139, H5140, H5150–H5162 [24JY], H5207, H5208, H5232 [25JY], H6222 [20SE], E1322, E1333 [25JY], E1351, E1362 [31JY], E1437 [3AU]

Georgia: impact of agriculture on State economy, E803 [15MY]

Gingrich, Newt: campaign for nomination to be Republican Party Presidential candidate and implementation of Republican Party national agenda, H121 [24JA]

——— characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Government: role in everyday life, E1138 [26JN]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5251, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— exempt nuclear powerplants from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations, H5272, H5273 [25JY]

——— exempt OSHA from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

——— exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

——— exempt Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation from any regulatory freeze, H5267, H5268 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5253–H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5252, H5253 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations relative to work-related electrocutions or other fatalities from regulatory freeze, H5276, H5277 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

——— exempt regulatory actions that would lower prices for gasoline, diesel, oil, or other motor fuels from any regulatory freeze, H5266, H5267 [25JY]

——— impact, H85 [23JA], H207–H213 [31JA], H581, H629 [8FE], H739 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H959–H962 [27FE], H1013 [28FE], H1021 [29FE], H1295 [8MR], H1651 [28MR], H1980 [19AP], H2079 [25AP], H4641–H4643 [29JN], H4855, H4856 [12JY], H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H2193–H2197 [26AP], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

——— include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

——— lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960, H961 [27FE], H5117, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134, H5138 [24JY], H5208, H5209, H5225–H5289 [25JY], H5296, H5307–H5320, H5323 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], E1335, E1339, E1341 [26JY], E1356 [31JY], E1386 [1AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302–H5307 [26JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), motion to recommit, H5318 [26JY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (H.R. 4116), H5163 [24JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

——— require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5283, H5284 [25JY], E1339 [26JY]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose the number of domestic and foreign employees, H1281, H1282 [8MR]

——— SEC and CFTC cost-benefit analysis requirements and litigation costs funding, H5277, H5278 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School for participation in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game ‘‘Capitol Hill Challenge’’, E651 [25AP]

History: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H460, H461, H470 [3FE], H711 [14FE], H978 [28FE], H1237 [7MR], H1462 [21MR], H4912 [18JY], H5856 [11SE]

House of Representatives: prohibit sine die adjournment unless the President signs H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, with provisions of S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act as an amendment, H5306 [26JY]

Immigration: allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program, E1022 [7JN]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (H.R. 5874), H6518 [29NO]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

Jewish B2B Networking (organization): tribute, E995 [6JN]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Entrepreneur Day, E1135 [26JN]

Medicaid: reform, H6610 [4DE]

Medicare: reform, H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1650, H1651, H1656–H1658, H1667, H1669–H1689, H1693 [28MR], H1771–H1773, H1784–H1788 [29MR], H1863–H1870 [17AP], H1922 [18AP], H6609–H6613, H6614 [4DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7408 [20DE], E502 [29MR], E612 [23AP], E769 [10MY]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 26 Annual Apprentice Graduation Banquet, E1826 [28NO]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H1814 [16AP]

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

Mississippi River: require Corps of Engineers to adjust water-release plan and expedite rock pinnacle removal process, H6576 [30NO]

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369 [1AU]

National objectives: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE], H675, H676 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H5134 [24JY], H5981 [13SE], H6664–H6670 [5DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— economic recovery, H129, H130, H131 [24JA], H229, H230 [1FE], H470–H473 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H6048–H6051 [14SE], H6236 [21SE]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— priority assignments, H31 [18JA], H670–H677 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H5854, H5855, H5857 [11SE], E101 [31JA]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), E122 [2FE]

Natural gas: Marcellus shale drilling for reserves, H108–H112 [23JA], E55 [23JA]

New Bedford, MA: tribute to New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, E1741 [13NO]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of jobs report, H2666 [15MY]

——— allegations of media bias in coverage of taxation of millionaires, E111 [1FE]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, H4917, H4919 [18JY], H5013, H5020, H5025 [19JY], H5645–H5647 [2AU], H5871 [12SE]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H43, H44, H45, H72 [18JA], H84, H85, H93 [23JA], H162, H170, H174–H176 [25JA], H213–H216 [31JA], H362–H368 [1FE], H588, H629–H635 [8FE], H1025, H1027, H1096 [29FE], H1221 [7MR], H1559 [26MR], E122 [2FE]

——— economic policies relative to stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H1547 [26MR]

——— evaluation of administration, H699 [14FE], H1025 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1921 [18AP], H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN], H4073 [27JN], H5335 [31JY], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6003, H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6235, H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H39, H70–H73 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H390, H397, H398 [2FE], H445, H470 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H896 [16FE], H905, H939–H942 [17FE], H1147 [5MR], H1294–H1297 [8MR], H1461 [21MR], H1649 [28MR], H2041 [24AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H2315 [7MY], H3407 [5JN], H3664 [8JN], H3709 [18JN], H4677 [9JY], H4778 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H4913, H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5634 [2AU], H5755, H5758, H5760 [10SE], H5852 [11SE], H6074 [19SE], H6619–H6621 [4DE], H6664, H6671 [5DE], H6683 [11DE], H6799–H6802 [13DE], E1030 [8JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H752 [15FE], H1026, H1027, H1028, H1030, H1091–H1097 [29FE], H1116 [1MR], H1156, H1163 [6MR], H1211, H1221, H1222, H1264 [7MR], H1291, H1298 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H1399 [20MR], H1525 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1645 [28MR], H1857, H1858, H1912 [17AP], H1969 [18AP], H2056–H2062 [24AP], H3179 [30MY], H3815, H3818 [20JN], H5140 [24JY], H6265 [21SE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to general aviation industry, H734 [15FE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA], H444 [3FE], H1276 [8MR]

——— State of the Union Message, H162, H163, H170 [25JA], H386 [2FE], H588 [8FE]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (H.R. 492), H5217 [25JY]

Orange, TX: anniversary of Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, E388 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, H1438 [21MR]

——— impact, H1378–H1384 [19MR], H1395, H1396, H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1436, H1439, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1490–H1495 [21MR], H1524 [22MR], H1584 [27MR], H1647, H1650, H1651 [28MR], H1744 [29MR], H1859 [17AP], H1924 [18AP], H3586 [7JN], H3797–H3804 [19JN], H3961–H3966 [21JN], H4664, H4673–H4677 [9JY], H4689, H4695 [10JY], H4782, H4784, H4785, H4813–H4816 [11JY], H4897–H4900 [17JY], H5139, H5188–H5191 [24JY], H5209 [25JY], E404 [21MR], E418 [22MR], E464 [28MR], E1383 [1AU]

——— impact on budget deficit, H4717, H4742 [10JY]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H362 [1FE], H633 [8FE]

——— gasoline price levels, H951 [27FE], H974 [28FE], H1026, H1027, H1028, H1029, H1030, H1091–H1097 [29FE], H1116 [1MR], H1156, H1163, H1164 [6MR], H1211, H1220, H1221, H1222, H1264 [7MR], H1291, H1298 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H1559 [26MR], H1649 [28MR], H1744 [29MR], H1857, H1858 [17AP], H1969 [18AP], H2059 [24AP], H2194–H2197 [26AP], H3820 [20JN]

——— impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR], H1395 [20MR], H2060 [24AP]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, H5929 [13SE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (H. Res. 592), E393 [20MR]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H34, H67 [18JA], H123 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H1855 [17AP], H3273 [31MY], H5927 [13SE], H6376 [15NO]

——— emancipate the poor by urging empowerment and self-reliance, H378 [2FE]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3399 [1JN]

——— establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

——— increase domestic production of oil and gas, H1029 [29FE]

——— national energy policy, H130 [24JA], H174–H177 [25JA], H215 [31JA], H362, H364 [1FE], H629–H636 [8FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H951, H957, H958 [27FE], H970, H1007 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1156 [6MR], H1220, H1222 [7MR], H1297 [8MR], H2058, H2059 [24AP], H2194–H2197 [26AP], H2796–H2800 [16MY], H3817 [20JN], H3958 [21JN], H5749 [10SE], H5986 [13SE], E122 [2FE]

——— prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

Public debt: impact on job creation and economy, H5754–H5760 [10SE]

Reagan, Ronald: evaluation of economic policies, H3407 [5JN]

Religion: role of tenets of faith in establishing policies to provide social services and welfare programs, H224 [1FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H33, H42 [18JA], H121, H144 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H975 [28FE], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H3692, H3693 [8JN], H4692 [10JY], H5533 [1AU], H5686, H5687, H5688, H5689 [2AU], H5752–H5754 [10SE], H6050 [14SE], H6235, H6258–H6265 [21SE], E15 [13JA]

Rumford Industrial Group: tribute, E1539 [14SE]

Saakashvili, Mikheil: U.S. visit by Georgian President, E285 [29FE]

SEC: address certain anti-evasion concerns and determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should be changed to mean beneficial owner of the security, H1280, H1281 [8MR]

——— clarify that general advertising regulations only apply to certain securities offerings and permit only qualified institutional buyers to purchase securities from secondary market, H1260, H1261 [7MR]

——— delay effective date of requirement for cost/benefit analysis of regulations until certification that such requirement will not divert resources from mission to protect investors and the financial system, H5282, H5283 [25JY]

——— establish new filing fees to discourage frivolous filings, H1259 [7MR]

——— exempt from registration regulations brokers who do not charge fees nor handle investors money and permit only accredited investors to use their platforms, H1277, H1278 [8MR]

——— prohibit from enforcing or issuing interpretive guidance on climate change, H5280–H5282 [25JY]

——— provide online information and conduct outreach to inform small businesses and women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses of efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1284, H1285 [8MR]

——— report on increase in initial public offerings, specifically in the manufacturing and high technology industry, resulting from efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1283, H1284 [8MR]

——— study authority to enforce certain anti-evasion provisions associated with shareholder threshold regulations, H1279, H1280 [8MR]

——— study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Securities: require brokers underwriting initial public offerings for emerging growth companies be held to strict liability for publicly released research and that certain communications be filed with the SEC, H1256, H1257, H1261 [7MR]

Small business: adjust emerging growth company definition for inflation, H1249, H1250 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H906 [17FE], H1163, H1164, H1166 [6MR], H1214, H1215, H1217, H1219, H1236–H1264 [7MR], H1275, H1277–H1289 [8MR], H1519 [22MR], H5871 [12SE], E339, E342 [8MR], E381 [19MR], E407 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1222–H1231 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), corrections in engrossment, H1289 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), motion to recommit, H1287 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1580, H1584, H1586–H1593 [27MR], E517 [30MR], E536 [16AP]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H1250, H1251 [7MR], H5278, H5279 [25JY]

——— prohibit communication between emerging growth companies and accredited investors, H1257–H1259 [7MR]

——— promote job growth, H3391 [1JN]

——— raise limit of expensing for purchase of products made in America, H5595 [1AU]

——— require that companies not be considered emerging growth companies if they have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt over the prior three years, H1251, H1252 [7MR]

——— stimulate growth through accelerating Federal payments, reducing paperwork, improving access to loans and tax credits, and increasing investment expensing, E1229 [11JY]

Small Business Saturday: observance, E1780 [16NO]

Social Security: cost-of-living adjustments, H6613 [4DE]

South Carolina: formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Taxation: allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (H.R. 6151), E1286 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3391 [1JN], H3657 [7JN], H4707 [10JY], H4855, H4856–H4859 [12JY], H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5023, H5025, H5073, H5074 [19JY], H5138, H5140, H5146 [24JY], H5210, H5211 [25JY], H5855 [11SE], E1290 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5533, H5535, H5536, H5537, H5538, H5578–H5597 [1AU], H5634, H5660, H5674, H5689 [2AU], H6043 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6575 [30NO], H6716, H6751 [12DE], E1390 [2AU], E1432 [3AU], E1465 [10SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7531–H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H5595, H5596 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7518, H7519, H7520, H7526, H7536–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7575 [2JA], E2034 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5585–H5594 [1AU], H6685, H6687 [11DE], H7372 [20DE], E1390 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H5592 [1AU], H5783, H5784 [11SE], H5944 [13SE], H6171 [20SE], H6595, H6596, H6597 [4DE], H6626, H6659 [5DE], H6682, H6695 [11DE], H6708, H6714 [12DE], H6768, H6783, H6784 [13DE], H6836, H6837 [18DE], H7364 [20DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H5305, H5306 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], H5533 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5867 [12SE], H6043, H6044 [14SE], H6563 [30NO]

——— history and development of U.S. tax system, H2253 [27AP]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H400, H401, H403 [2FE], H661 [9FE], H4098 [27JN]

——— impact of cuts, H398 [2FE]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, H6783 [13DE]

——— impact of temporary employee payroll tax cut, H6620 [4DE]

——— increase tax rates for millionaires and billionaires, H895 [16FE], H5981, H5984 [13SE]

——— increase tax rates for millionaires and billionaires (H.R. 1124), H6798 [13DE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), H7362, H7363, H7364 [20DE], E1997 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (H.R. 696), H923 [17FE]

——— prohibit tax benefit from repeal of excise tax on medical devices for companies that outsource jobs, H3616 [7JN]

——— provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5670 [2AU]

——— raise expensing limitation for small businesses to purchase products made in America, H5596 [1AU]

——— rates, H1266 [7MR], H2620 [10MY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, H816 [16FE], H1911 [17AP], H1968 [18AP], H6800 [13DE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (H.R. 3903), H522 [7FE], H1985 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), H1853, H1854, H1857 [17AP], H2015–H2017 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, repealing fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, and terminating certain direct payments to farmers, H5958, H5960, H5962 [13SE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, H6571 [30NO]

Telecommunications: importance of economic investment, E1272 [18JY]

Tobyhanna, PA: anniversary of Tobyhanna Army Depot, E1097 [20JN], E1108, E1128 [21JN]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H55 [18JA], H122, H142 [24JA], H229 [1FE], H519 [7FE], H590, H591, H592, H616–H623 [8FE], H659 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H907–H912, H921, H923, H926 [17FE], H3582 [7JN], H6566, H6568 [30NO], H6619 [4DE], H7272 [19DE], H7555 [1JA], E101 [31JA], E159 [8FE], E278 [29FE], E1958 [19DE]

——— provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 589), H138 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H732 [15FE]

——— rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— rates, H478 [6FE], H1219 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H4780 [11JY], H5755 [10SE]

——— require all money withdrawn from States’ unemployment funds be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, H356–H361 [1FE]

Virgin Islands: economic impact of closure of HOVENSA L.L.C., oil refinery, H98, H102 [23JA]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644–H5647, H5654, H5656 [2AU], H5927 [13SE]

Winona, MN: anniversary of Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, H3588 [7JN]

Women: impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Yarmouth, MA: anniversary of Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, E1699 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: economic impact of ethanol production, S5828 [1AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

——— promote biobased manufacturing, S4171, S4196 [14JN]

Alcoa Inc.: tribute, S560 [13FE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Automobile industry: impact of Government bailout, S3892 [11JN]

——— stability of domestic manufacturers, S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S2132, S2133 [28MR], S2217 [29MR], S2383 [17AP], S3419 [22MY]

Budget: deficit, S65 [24JA], S368 [7FE], S546–S549, S551–S554 [13FE], S589, S591–S593, S600–S603 [14FE], S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S822, S824, S830 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1659 [14MR], S2562 [23AP], S2679 [25AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143 [15MY], S3204, S3217, S3218, S3219, S3222 [16MY], S3745, S3756–S3758, S3800 [6JN], S3945 [12JN], S4134 [13JN], S4191, S4193 [14JN], S4623 [26JN], S4655, S4660 [27JN], S4931 [12JY], S5067 [17JY], S5124 [18JY], S5448 [26JY], S6030 [10SE], S6083–S6085 [11SE], S6308 [13SE], S6400, S6409 [19SE], S6478 [20SE], S7133 [29NO], S7665 [6DE], S7731 [11DE], S7993, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

——— impact of entitlement programs, S3114 [14MY], S3144 [15MY], S3191, S3193, S3219 [16MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, S590, S591 [14FE], S685 [15FE], S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S6771 [14NO], S7133 [29NO], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7421 [5DE], S7665 [6DE], S7760 [12DE], S8241 [20DE], S8614 [1JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5117, S5119 [18JY], S5173, S5174, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5413 [25JY], S6293, S6296 [13SE], S6412 [19SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (S. 3228), S3740 [6JN]

Business and industry: economic role of small business, S5101 [18JY], S5809 [1AU]

——— impact of deregulation of the financial sector, S4658 [27JN], S5124 [18JY]

——— impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

Climate: impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

Consumers: impact of switch to chained consumer price index as means to measure cost-of-living, S7731 [11DE], S8171–S8175 [19DE], S8247 [20DE]

Dayton, OH: tribute to hosting of NCAA men’s basketball tournament first round games, S1919 [21MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6023, S6025 [10SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Federal milk marketing order program reform, S4268 [19JN]

——— include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, S4358 [20JN]

——— permanently establish the Office of Tribal Relations, S4266 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, S7159 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy, S2143 [28MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S1708 [15MR]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S1708 [15MR]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

Domestic policy: Federal Government control versus free enterprise, S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S4434 [25JN], S6326–S6329 [13SE], S8179 [19DE]

——— impact of free enterprise system on charitable giving, S3063 [10MY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4658 [27JN], S5123 [18JY], S5449 [26JY], S6083–S6085 [11SE]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3764, S3765 [6JN]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (S. 2117), S852 [16FE]

Electric power: impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

Employment: create jobs through infrastructure investment, S6410 [19SE]

——— importance of job creation, S14 [23JA], S332, S337 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S1568 [12MR], S1642 [14MR], S1705 [15MR], S2203 [29MR], S3110 [14MY], S3823 [7JN], S3959 [12JN], S4112 [13JN], S4194 [14JN], S4623 [26JN], S6477 [20SE]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S283–S285 [2FE], S823 [16FE], S3123 [14MY], S4814 [10JY], S8011 [13DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

EPA: impact of overregulation on the economy, S3620 [24MY]

——— impact of regulations, S5460–S5462 [26JY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8229 [19DE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Federal aid programs: reform and strengthen investments in education and employment programs, S8296 [20DE]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, S1673 [14MR], S1695 [15MR]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (S. 2231), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (S. 3048), S5921–S5923 [2AU]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Frederick County, MD: anniversary of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, S1456 [7MR]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8265 [20DE], S8378 [21DE]

General Motors Co.: anniversary of Chevrolet Cruze automobile, S6097 [11SE]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Government regulations: impact, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3823 [7JN], S4113, S4118 [13JN], S4168 [14JN], S4318 [20JN], S4922 [12JY], S6477 [20SE]

——— impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY]

——— temporarily suspend certain regulations (S. 1538), S140 [30JA]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Health: release of ‘‘Health Care Delivery System Reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’ report, S2200 [29MR]

History: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S404 [9FE], S4111 [13JN], S5448 [26JY], S6590–S6592 [21SE]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (S. 3513), S5987 [2AU]

Immigration: implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

International economic relations: promote economic recovery through reduction in government spending and taxes, S4434 [25JN]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, S848 [16FE]

Las Vegas, NV: recognize importance of the hotel, gaming, and convention industries on economy of the city, S2462 [18AP]

Medicare: reform, S2231 [29MR], S3190, S3192, S3196 [16MY], S6032, S6046 [10SE], S7667 [6DE], S7728, S7730–S7732 [11DE], S7758 [12DE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (S. 3453), S5491 [26JY]

Mississippi River: impact of drought on water levels and resulting barge traffic, S7676 [6DE]

Motor vehicles: domestic sourcing of auto supply parts, S1175 [1MR]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S560 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S3419 [22MY]

National objectives: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S8245–S8248 [20DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— economic recovery, S57–S59, S62 [24JA], S332 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S2804 [26AP], S3110–S3113 [14MY], S4134 [13JN], S4193, S4196 [14JN], S4602–S4604 [26JN], S4649, S4653–S4658 [27JN], S4870–S4872 [11JY], S5107 [18JY], S5652–S5654 [30JY], S5806, S5826–S5828 [1AU], S6029–S6032 [10SE], S6243 [12SE], S6480, S6492, S6505–S6507, S6510 [20SE], S6878 [26NO]

——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— priority assignments, S831 [16FE], S3392 [22MY], S3745 [6JN], S3959 [12JN], S4628 [26JN], S4659 [27JN], S5100 [18JY], S7767 [12DE]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 3673), S7978 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (S. 2252), S2483 [18AP]

Natural gas: price levels, S1438–S1440 [7MR]

New Hampshire: importance of travel and tourism, S6329 [13SE]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— characterization of remarks concerning small business, S5178 [19JY], S5344 [25JY]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1069 [28FE], S1100–S1103 [29FE], S1183, S1188 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434 [7MR], S2024, S2026, S2028 [26MR], S2070 [27MR]

——— evaluation of administration, S315 [2FE], S402 [9FE], S880–S882 [17FE], S2298 [16AP], S2614, S2616 [24AP], S2991 [9MY], S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S52, S53, S56, S61 [24JA], S140 [30JA], S177, S180 [31JA], S550 [13FE], S898 [17FE], S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S1567 [12MR], S2560 [23AP], S3298–S3300 [21MY], S3390, S3392 [22MY], S3671 [4JN], S3746 [6JN], S3931, S3932 [12JN], S4110–S4114 [13JN], S4189–S4192 [14JN], S4224 [18JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4794 [10JY], S4922, S4939 [12JY], S5101 [18JY], S5170, S5184 [19JY], S5241–S5243 [23JY], S5281, S5284 [24JY], S5693 [31JY], S5808, S5829 [1AU], S5902 [2AU], S6308, S6322 [13SE], S6411–S6413 [19SE], S6476–S6482, S6509 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE], S7409–S7411 [5DE], S8567 [31DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1064, S1068–S1072 [28FE], S1099–S1103 [29FE], S1182, S1187 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434, S1436 [7MR], S1502 [8MR], S1642 [14MR], S1836 [20MR], S2023–S2026 [26MR], S2346 [17AP], S2456, S2460 [18AP], S2521 [19AP], S2665, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN], S4288, S4293 [19JN], S6480, S6481 [20SE]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

——— formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

——— State of the Union Message, S82 [26JA]

Oceans: impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CBO cost estimate, S1769–S1773 [19MR]

——— impact, S1821 [20MR], S1873–S1875, S1879–S1883 [21MR], S1956–S1963, S1988–S1991 [22MR], S2014, S2020–S2023 [26MR], S2160–S2163 [28MR], S2200, S2214 [29MR], S3008 [9MY], S3114 [14MY], S4112 [13JN], S4731–S4733 [29JN], S4808–S4810 [10JY], S4857, S4879 [11JY], S5202 [19JY], S5445–S5447 [26JY], S5692–S5699, S5713 [31JY], S6042–S6044 [10SE], S6586–S6589 [21SE]

——— impact on job creation, S3245 [17MY], S4650 [27JN]

——— impact on tax burden, S4856–S4858 [11JY]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on oil from foreign sources hostile to U.S. interests and recognize employment impact of increased access to Canadian energy resources, S367 [7FE]

——— economic impact of increasing oil prices, S1035 [27FE], S1182 [1MR]

——— gasoline price levels, S810 [16FE], S1064, S1068–S1072 [28FE], S1099–S1103 [29FE], S1174, S1181–S1183, S1187 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434, S1436, S1438–S1440 [7MR], S1502 [8MR], S1662 [14MR], S2023, S2026 [26MR], S2046, S2050, S2059–S2062, S2070 [27MR], S2116, S2132–S2135, S2137, S2141 [28MR], S2192, S2193, S2215 [29MR], S2346 [17AP], S2456, S2460 [18AP], S2521 [19AP], S2665 [25AP], S5130 [18JY]

——— impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR], S2018–S2020 [26MR], S2134, S2140 [28MR], S2217 [29MR]

——— make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1142 [29FE]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, S6393, S6395, S6421 [19SE], S6497 [20SE], S6590 [21SE]

Postal Service: contract with an independent organization to conduct a study on community impact of closure or consolidation of postal facilities, S2466 [18AP]

——— determine impact of certain postal facility closures or consolidations on small business, S2689 [25AP]

——— impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

——— require certification by State Governor that closure or consolidation of postal facilities will not harm community or disrupt commerce, S2466 [18AP]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— increase domestic production of oil and gas, S2215 [29MR]

——— national energy policy, S487–S489 [9FE], S810 [16FE], S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S1453 [7MR], S1662 [14MR], S1707–S1709 [15MR], S2059–S2062, S2070–S2076 [27MR], S2134, S2154–S2157 [28MR], S2192–S2197, S2216 [29MR], S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4185 [14JN], S4659 [27JN], S4879 [11JY], S5721 [31JY], S6307 [13SE]

——— provide consumer gas price relief, increase domestic transportation fuel production, and close oil company tax loopholes, S2047 [27MR]

Real estate: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (S. 2162), S1425 [6MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, S233 [1FE], S3669–S3671 [4JN], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S4109 [13JN], S6039–S6044 [10SE]

Romney, Mitt: remarks on role of culture on prosperity during trip to Israel, S5962 [2AU]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— extend and reauthorize certain programs, S4876–S4879 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— extend loan refinancing program, S1728 [15MR]

——— extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program, S4876 [11JY]

SEC: determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should include beneficial owners of such class of securities, S1884 [21MR], S1973 [22MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S1642 [14MR], S3052 [10MY]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1454 [7MR], S1496 [8MR], S1581 [12MR], S1583–S1586 [13MR], S1667–S1671, S1673–S1675 [14MR], S1686–S1696, S1698–S1700, S1705, S1714–S1729 [15MR], S1764–S1768, S1776–S1783 [19MR], S1817, S1822–S1831, S1834, S1835, S1837–S1842 [20MR], S1875, S1877–S1879, S1883–S1890, S1894 [21MR], S1957, S1963, S1966–S1977, S1995 [22MR], S2078 [27MR], S2229–S2231 [29MR], S2590 [23AP], S4195 [14JN], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent agreement, S1919 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent request, S1568, S1569 [12MR], S1585 [13MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (S. 1933), S1455 [7MR]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Social Security: extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (S. 1213), S61 [24JA], S90 [26JA], S663 [15FE], S3115 [14MY]

——— extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (S. 3533), S7130 [29NO]

——— improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (S. 3651), S7669 [6DE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize drawdown of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, S1709 [15MR]

Taxation: adjust gasoline tax rates with inflation, S1448–S1450 [7MR], S4690 [28JN]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (S. 2075), S389 [7FE], S1103 [29FE], S1532 [8MR], S5105 [18JY], S5185 [19JY]

——— create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas, S284 [2FE]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (S. 2033), S45 [23JA]

——— express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America’s economic recovery, S5939 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S3746, S3757 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4117 [13JN], S4405 [21JN], S4798–S4800, S4804–S4806 [10JY], S4835–S4842, S4851, S4857, S4885 [11JY], S4928, S4932, S4934 [12JY], S4991–S4995, S4998 [16JY], S5052, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY], S5102–S5103 [18JY], S5178, S5198 [19JY], S6485–S6488 [20SE], S7654 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S5840 [1AU], S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent agreement, S8513 [28DE], S8584 [31DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY], S5265 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5275, S5287, S5291–S5293 [24JY], S5324–S5327, S5330–S5339, S5345, S5349–S5353 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3401), S5167 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3413), S5238 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY], S5093 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5238 [19JY], S5352–S5357 [25JY], S5421, S5441, S5442, S5445 [26JY], S5631 [30JY], S6877 [26NO], S6936 [27NO], S7128, S7132 [29NO], S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7408, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435 [5DE], S7643, S7677 [6DE], S7692 [10DE], S7714, S7727 [11DE], S7757, S7781, S7784 [12DE], S8323 [21DE], S8383, S8418 [27DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5265–S5268, S5270, S5271, S5275, S5277–S5288, S5291–S5294 [24JY], S5321–S5347, S5349–S5352 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent agreement, S5339 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (S. 2050), S210 [31JA]

——— extend renewable energy production tax credit, S674–S678 [15FE]

——— extend tax credits for clean energy programs, S1572 [12MR], S1599 [13MR]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (S. 3660), S7418, S7419 [5DE]

——— impact of Bush administration cuts, S7737 [11DE]

——— impact of rate increase on small businesses, S7782 [12DE]

——— impose special tax to finance war, S4406 [21JN]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), S8324 [21DE]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S2036 [26MR], S2039 [27MR], S4884–S4886 [11JY], S4919–S4928, S4930–S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4448 [25JN], S4765 [29JN], S4784 [9JY], S4793, S4795, S4804–S4806, S4812 [10JY], S4835–S4843, S4846, S4851–S4853, S4872–S4884 [11JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), unanimous-consent request, S4836, S4885, S4886 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S4791 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S5022 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072–S5074 [17JY], S5093, S5099, S5105, S5109–S5111, S5114, S5130 [18JY], S5169, S5170, S5175, S5178, S5180–S5186, S5188–S5190 [19JY], S5328, S5346 [25JY]

——— provide permanent extension of tax relief and repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5102 [18JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, S3218 [16MY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2059), S263 [1FE], S319 [2FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2055 [27MR], S5287 [24JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2115, S2117 [28MR], S2223 [29MR], S2287–S2305, S2308–S2311, S2313, S2314 [16AP], S2345 [17AP], S2521 [19AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, S7665 [6DE]

Transportation: use of Social Security, Medicare, and other trust funds to fund the Highway Trust Fund, S4690 [28JN]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE], S891 [17FE], S8617 [1JA]

——— rates, S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S823 [16FE], S1888 [21MR], S4623 [26JN], S6508 [20SE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Water: infrastructure upgrade and modernization funding, S5186 [19JY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5339, S5340 [25JY], S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5835 [1AU], S5956, S5966 [2AU]

Reports

Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: Executive Office of the President (excerpt), S4293 [19JN]

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [25JY]

Telecom Sector Leads the Way in Domestic Economic Investments: Progressive Policy Institute, E1272 [18JY]

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

Accomack County, VA, Land Parcel Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility Deed Restriction Removal: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2087) (H. Rept. 112–369), H77 [18JA]

Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3407) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5865) (H. Rept. 112–659), H5764 [10SE]

BLM Federal Land Conveyance to Yerington, NV: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 112–525), H3706 [15JN]

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2087, Remove Deed Restriction From a Parcel of Land in Accomack County, VA, Next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 587) (H. Rept. 112–415), H1390 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 572) (H. Rept. 112–409), H1209 [6MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Gasoline Regulations Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

Improve CFTC Consideration of Costs and Benefits of Regulations and Orders: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 112–482), H2811 [16MY]

Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics (Joint) (S. Rept. 112–253), S8138 [18DE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1209 [6MR]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3582) (H. Rept. 112–377), H218 [31JA]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1133 [1MR]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2586) (H. Rept. 112–345), H639 [8FE]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1884 [21MR], H1240 [7MR]

Statements

Business Tax Reform: Executive Office of the President, H1225 [7MR]

Economic Justice: Alex Lesser and Josh Fixler, Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism and Union for Reform Judaism, E101 [31JA]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Executive Office of the President, H1237 [7MR]

——— Luis A. Aguilar, SEC, S1970 [22MR]

Summaries

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (H.R. 3606), H1239 [7MR]

Surveys

Economic State of Small Business: American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority (organization), H5239 [25JY]

Tables

Annual cut in Social Security benefits under chained consumer price index, S8173 [19DE]

Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H5627 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 572, consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1222 [7MR]

H. Res. 587, consideration of H.R. 2087, remove deed restriction from a parcel of land in Accomack County, VA, next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1405 [20MR]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5302 [26JY]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H. Res. 844, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act, H7531 [1JA]

H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5578 [1AU]

H.R. 459, Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H5150 [24JY]

H.R. 2087, remove deed restriction from a parcel of land in Accomack County, VA, next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415 [20MR]

H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H404 [2FE]

H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1245–H1249 [7MR]

H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5244–H5251 [25JY]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 5865, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, H5830 [11SE]

H.R. 5872, Sequestration Transparency Act, H4920 [18JY]

H.R. 5910, Global Investment in American Jobs Act, H6132 [19SE]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6029, Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act, S8229 [19DE], H5506 [31JY]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

H.R. 6582, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

S. 2050, Small Business Tax Extenders Act, S211 [31JA]

S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, S2032 [26MR]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3393, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5087–S5089 [17JY]

S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5216–S5218 [19JY], S5355 [25JY]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3453, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S5492 [26JY]

S. 3654, repeal law prohibiting gaming activities, otherwise prohibited in Texas, on Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas lands, S7403 [4DE]

S. 3709, GAO study of potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions, S8378 [21DE]

S. Res. 481, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship anniversary celebration, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 589, Small Business Saturday, S6635, S6684 [21SE]

ECOWATCH (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1564 [19SE]

ECUADOR, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Letters

Ecuadorian human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation: Carlos R. Lange, Sociedad Ecuatoriana del Exterior (organization), E1652 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation, E1651 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Freedom of the press: condemn efforts to suppress, S2914 [7MY], S5963 [2AU]

ED KEATING CENTER, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1575 [20SE]

EDELIN, NATASCHA DIXON

Remarks in House

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

Remarks in House

Eden Prairie High School: tribute to boys’ swimming and diving team, H1144 [5MR]

Guetzke, Kenneth: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

EDENFIELD, PAUL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2603 [23AP], S2659 [24AP]

EDENS, JASON K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E846 [18MY]

EDGELEY, ND

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S3512 [23MY]

EDINA, MN

Remarks in House

Roehl, Jackie: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

EDITOR & PUBLISHER (publication)

Remarks in House

Masterson, Bill, Jr.: Editor & Publisher (publication) Publisher of the Year award recipient, E1801 [27NO]

EDMOND, MYRTLE

Remarks in House

Pushmataha County, OK: tribute to Pushmataha County Historical Society, E2020 [31DE]

EDMUNDSON, ERIC

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6719 [13NO]

EDS WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Remarks in House

Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Schools

Addresses

Fund for American Studies Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner: Senator Alexander, S5206 [19JY]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988, H989, H990, H991 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8224 [19DE], H7439 [30DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Articles and editorials

Closing a Chapter—Mary Leahy Ends Career at Adult Basic Education, S3075 [10MY]

Dave and Wendy Banks Teach Villagers During Peace Corps Experience, E293 [1MR]

Dems Wait by Phone for Obama, S3390 [22MY]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

Family & Children’s Place Has Money for Big Center, S904 [17FE]

From the Archives—Colvin ’78 Reflects on Yale Career, S1183 [1MR]

Highlands Center for Autism, S2597 [23AP]

Kentucky Academy Tops the Chart—Newsweek Ranks Kentucky Academy as America’s Top High School, S3679 [4JN]

Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr., S843 [16FE]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Time for a Medicaid-Education Grand Swap, S3762 [6JN]

To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children, S2672 [25AP]

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

Why Malala Inspires Us, E1695 [12OC]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

Adult education: increase access to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see S. 2369), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4720), H2125 [25AP]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

Armed Forces: provide for employment of additional instructor for Junior ROTC units in which a large percentage of the student population is enrolled (see H.R. 6471), H6231 [20SE]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 3418), S5257 [23JY]

Army: clarify authority to correct erroneous Army College Fund benefit amounts (see H.R. 6123), H4863 [12JY]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (see S. 3634), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6595), H6428 [16NO]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 364), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Children and youth: provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (see H.R. 5868), H3266 [30MY]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: terminate (see H.R. 6321), H5706 [2AU]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 452), S3042 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: increase civil penalties for institutions of higher education that fail to comply with campus security disclosure and campus crime statistics policies (see S. 2285), S2324 [16AP]

——— increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (see H.R. 6505), H6274 [21SE]

Community service: authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 5436), H2318 [7MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S3516 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

——— amend Impact Aid Program to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

——— assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (see H.R. 6376), H5859 [11SE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

——— award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (see H.R. 6434), H6150 [19SE]

——— enable States to implement integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems (see H.R. 6703), H7429 [21DE]

——— encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

——— establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program (see H.R. 6230), H5331 [30JY]

——— establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6284), H5704 [2AU]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

——— establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP] (see S. 2834), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA] (see H.R. 4628), H2123 (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5812), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

——— increase percentage of Federal education tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 3775), H26 [17JA]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S208 [31JA]

——— make grants to State-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) networks to expand STEM education (see H.R. 6517), H6275 [21SE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (see H. Res. 563), H965 [27FE]

——— protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE] (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

——— reauthorize the course material pilot grant program under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (see H.R. 6709), H7435 [27DE]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 6400), H5999 [13SE]

——— authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to facilitate physician reentry into clinical practice to provide required primary health services (see H.R. 5888), H3404 [1JN]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— provide a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating obesity (see H.R. 6666), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (see S. 3396), S5133 [18JY]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 2192), S1733 [15MR]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (see S. 3192), S3234 [16MY]

——— permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (see H.R. 5843), H3162 [18MY]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3733 [18JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 3185), S3174 [15MY]

——— provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 6629), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

——— establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

——— establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4051), H900 [16FE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1427 [20MR]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

——— hold in trust for the benefit of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon the Chemawa Indian School land and improvements (see H.R. 3878), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H901 [16FE]

——— eliminate time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to certain educational assistance (see H.R. 4140), H1153 [5MR]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H900 [16FE]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— improve provision of work-study allowances for individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs (see S. 3503), S5977 [2AU]

——— improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time (see H.R. 6577), H6312 [19OC]

——— make permanent the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance (see H.R. 4300), H1803 [29MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

——— reauthorize Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education (see S. 3282), S3900 [11JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4460 [25JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5996), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: amend (see H.R. 6556), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Diseases: improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 3641), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6608), H6469 [27NO]

——— provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (see H.R. 6417), H6060 [14SE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 3628), S6800 [14NO]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer (see H. Res. 796), H6232 [20SE]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN] (see S. Res. 529), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 753), H5629 [1AU]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see S. 3578), S6545 [20SE]

——— remove mandated testing provisions (see H.R. 5654), H2565 [9MY]

Employment: create a social services grant program to provide workforce development opportunities and training to people with barriers to employment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6427), H6060 [14SE]

——— make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

EPA: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal aid programs: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

FEMA: provide guidance to and coordination with local educational agencies and school districts that are at high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents (see H.R. 5804), H3102 [17MY]

Financial institutions: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

——— specify that courses offered by lenders for their own employees may not satisfy pre-licensing or continuing education requirements of mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 6158), H5077 [19JY]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 633), H2126 [25AP]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign policy: authorize domestic dissemination of information and material about the U.S. intended primarily for foreign audiences (see H.R. 5736), H2645 [10MY]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]

Hamilton College: anniversary (see S. Res. 478), S3729 [5JN]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H5077 [19JY]

Health care professionals: attract and retain health providers trained in geriatrics and gerontology by providing loan forgiveness and career advancement opportunities (see H.R. 6710), H7435 [27DE]

——— reform graduate medical education payments (see S. 3201), S3280 [17MY]

Higher Education Regulatory Reform Task Force: establish (see H.R. 6557), H6276 [21SE]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (see H. Res. 562), H965 [27FE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3823), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 5869), H3266 [30MY]

——— enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

——— permit certain alien elementary and secondary school students to attend U.S. public schools if such aliens reimburse the local educational agency for the cost of providing education (see H.R. 3983), H640 [8FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 6718), H7469 [30DE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

International Water Safety Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 658), H2714 [15MY]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2646 [10MY]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (see S. 2163), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 6011), H3975 [21JN]

——— include information on obesity coverage in the Medicare and You Handbook, notify beneficiaries and providers of coverage of behavioral therapy for obesity, and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see S. 3699), S8302 [20DE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer care planning coverage and grant programs for provider education (see S. 2097), S494 [9FE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H77 [18JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

Minorities: consider bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men a national priority (see H. Res. 721), H4655 [29JN]

——— increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see S. 3475), S5870 [1AU]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR] (see H. Res. 560), H944 [17FE]

National Adopt a Library Day: designate (see S. Res. 425), S2496 [18AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. Res. 626), H2031 [19AP]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE] (see H.R. 6691), H7423 [20DE]

——— establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (see H.R. 3915), H567 [7FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Chess Day: designate (see S. Res. 539), S5871 [1AU]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S4637 [26JN]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 565), S6454 [19SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National forests: improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 367), S323 [2FE]

National objectives: ensure students and taxpayers receive full value of their education investments (see H.R. 6407), H6000 [13SE]

——— reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (see S. Res. 570), S6455 [19SE]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (see S. Res. 444), S2824 [26AP]

National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 781), H6000 [13SE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

National Public Higher Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 384), S1147 [29FE]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 598), H1641 [27MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 371), S494 [9FE] (see H. Res. 525), H158 [24JA]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 782), H6000 [13SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2320 [7MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

National World War II Museum: recognize opening of U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience (see S. Res. 625), S8203 [19DE]

National Young Audiences Week: designate (see H. Res. 574), H1272 [7MR]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see S. 3504), S5977 [2AU]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 3546), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6399), H5999 [13SE]

New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center (see S. 2203), S1790 [19MR]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 530), H187 [27JA]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (see S. Res. 610), S7459 [5DE]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

——— tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H1845 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

——— repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign (see H.R. 5894), H3480 [5JN]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S4238 [18JN]

Power resources: enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5201 [24JY]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 382), S1147 [29FE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 602), H1805 [29MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN] (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Research Corp. for Science Advancement: anniversary (see H. Res. 550), H802 [15FE]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H2645 [10MY]

Rice University: anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S4674 [27JN]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Rural areas: authorize a competitive grant program to implement and evaluate digital learning in rural locales (see H.R. 5732), H2645 [10MY]

——— improve housing for educators, public safety officers, and medical providers, and their households (see S. 3278), S3838 [7JN]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5944), H3699 [8JN]

Schools: help close the gaps in principal preparation and provide new principals with the support and tools they need to meet the complex challenges of school leadership (see H.R. 4113), H1100 [29FE]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (see S. 3582), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6447), H6230 [20SE]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Senior citizens: prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors and increase public awareness of the impact and educate the public on how to identify such fraud (see H.R. 4846), H2204 [26AP]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Small business: provide for grants to small business development centers (see H.R. 6237), H5524 [31JY]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see S. Res. 508), S4636 [26JN] (see H. Res. 701), H3981 [25JN]

States: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 3793), H78 [18JA]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (see S. 2098), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4061), H901 [16FE]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 526), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Res. 800), H6232 [20SE]

Student loans: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Tariff: educational toys or devices (see S. 2561), S2923 [7MY]

——— electronic drawing toys, electronic games, or educational toys cases or containers (see S. 2562), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 3045), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5489), H2319 [7MY]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified elementary and secondary education tuition (see H.R. 4075), H943 [17FE]

——— allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see S. 2287), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4349), H1845 [16AP]

——— allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) (see H.R. 6325), H5706 [2AU]

——— allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H3698 [8JN]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— encourage research at community colleges and other institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6678), H7264 [18DE]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H2270 [27AP]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— expand deductions allowed for education-related expenses and extend the American opportunity tax credit (see H.R. 5878), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see S. 3267), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 6522), H6275 [21SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3998), H692 [9FE]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (see H.R. 5963), H3806 [19JN]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 3865), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H801 [15FE]

——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 3234), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6013), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase income limitations for student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 6010), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6115), H4862 [12JY]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— make permanent improvements to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6148), H5008 [18JY]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (see S. 2180), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see S. 3466), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for certain expenses of applying to graduate school (see H.R. 6565), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 6084), H4684 [9JY]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H1153 [5MR]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see S. 3494), S5977 [2AU]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 573), S6546 [20SE]

Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see S. 2095), S494 [9FE]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see S. 2082), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4008), H692 [9FE]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (see S. Res. 414), S2243 [29MR]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H439 [2FE] (see H.R. 4124), H1133 [1MR]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S3630 [24MY] (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 4115), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 6008), H3974 [21JN]

Week of the Young Child: designate (see S. Res. 436), S2731 [25AP]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

Year of the Federal Lab: designate (see H. Res. 815), H6428 [16NO]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Essays

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991 [6JN]

Role of the Farm in a Healthy Diet: Andrea Ledgerwood, S2815 [26AP]

——— Travis Koester, S2815 [26AP]

State of the Union: Alden Fletcher, S155 [30JA]

——— Dahlia Somers, S157 [30JA]

——— Emma Hamilton, S156 [30JA]

——— Erin Clauss, S155 [30JA]

——— Giovanina Mier, S157 [30JA]

——— Hannah Apfelbaum, S154 [30JA]

——— Jack Du Pre, S156 [30JA]

——— Jennifer Sikorski, S59 [24JA]

——— Julienne DeVita, S155 [30JA]

——— Karolina Sowulewska, S124 [26JA]

——— Kate Raszka, S124 [26JA]

——— Katie Leavitt, S156 [30JA]

——— Kayleigh Ehler-Vock, S124 [26JA]

——— Kidder Spillane, S158 [30JA]

——— Monica Allard, S123 [26JA]

——— Theophila Lee, S157 [30JA]

——— Travis K. Reed, S157 [30JA]

——— Yamuna Dahal, S155 [30JA]

——— Zach Holman, S156 [30JA]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992 [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992 [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992 [6JN]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Breath of Fresh Air Act: Nancy Sander, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (organization), E1425 [3AU]

Congress Week: Leigh McWhite, Congressional Papers Roundtable (organization) and Sheryl B. Vogt, Association of Centers for the Study of Congress, S6422 [19SE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Impact of NCAA academic progress rate standards implementation: Connecticut congressional delegation, S2482 [18AP]

Importance of education: Colin T. Mays, E356 [8MR]

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Debra S. Daniels, Joliet Junior College, H2237 [27AP]

——— James Gaffney, Lewis University, H2237 [27AP]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H2237 [27AP]

——— Senators McConnell and Kyl and Representatives Boehner and Cantor, S3696 [5JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Governor of Missouri and Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, National Governors Association, H985 [28FE]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H986 [28FE]

——— Richard P. Salmi, Spring Hill College, E296 [1MR]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act: Mario Parker-Milligan, S2951 [8MY]

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act: Aaron Smith, Young Invincibles (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Amy Rosen, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), S3427 [22MY]

——— Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S3428 [22MY]

——— Edward L. Davis, DECA, Inc., S3427 [22MY]

——— Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA (organization), S3428 [22MY]

——— Kent Schescke, Future Farmers of America (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Michael Simmons, Empact (organization), S3426 [22MY]

——— Scott Gerber, Young Entrepreneur Council, S3427 [22MY]

——— Tim Williamson, Idea Village (organization), S3426 [22MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Vets4Warriors Program funding: several veterans organizations, H5049 [19JY]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Lists

American Council on Education members, H986 [28FE], H2237 [27AP]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2815 [26AP]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S5301 [24JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day attendees and family members or guardians on the Senate floor, S2799 [26AP]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar Initiative participants, E1151 [27JN]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2246 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2799 [26AP], S3158 [15MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H995 [28FE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Pledge

Girl Scout motto, S1501 [8MR]

Poems

‘‘Battle Cry, a Call to Action,’’ Dona J. Cassel, E1224 [11JY]

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

Proclamations

Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E32 [18JA]

Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., High School Civic Leadership Students Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E906 [30MY]

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP]

Mrs. Karen L. Macon Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E905 [30MY]

Mrs. Loretta J. Maloy Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E903 [30MY]

Ms. Shundra Y. Nephew Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E616 [23AP]

Tribute to Jacqueline C. Allen: Representative Moore, E1537 [14SE]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1667 [28SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

Abington, PA: tribute to South Abington Elementary School Paws for Peace initiative, E831 [17MY]

Achievable Dream (organization): anniversary of Achievable Dream Tennis Ball, E1595 [21SE]

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

Allen, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1620 [21SE]

Altoona, PA: anniversary of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, E1596 [21SE]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1606, E1618, E1621, E1636, E1640, E1642 [21SE]

American Education Week: observance, E1763 [15NO]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 811), E1794 [16NO]

American Society for Training and Development: tribute to Employee Learning Week, E1938 [17DE]

Amherst Ballet Theatre Co.: anniversary, E34 [18JA]

Anderson, Dan: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, E1556 [19SE]

Anderson, Tea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1009 [7JN]

Anghel, Denis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E744 [9MY]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (H.R. 3886), E123 [2FE]

Annandale, NJ: anniversary of North Hunterdon High School first graduating class of 1952, E1400 [3AU]

Aragon, Audrey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E640 [25AP]

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E1426 [3AU]

Asian Pacific State Employees Association: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Congress to Campus program, H4697 [10JY]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Georgia Aquarium, E1583 [21SE]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Aurora, IL: anniversary of Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, H1980 [19AP]

Avila, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E816 [16MY]

Azama, Yo: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

Baker, David: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Ballantyne, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E647 [25AP]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

Batiste, Bailey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [25AP]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Bazewicz, Carrie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1868 [4DE]

BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E950 [1JN]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Bedford, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E865 [18MY]

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

Bienvenidos (organization): anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Santa Cruz, CA, chapter, E1025 [8JN]

Birmingham, AL: visit by Michelle Obama to Camp Noah at McAlpine Recreation Area, E1329 [25JY]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Blancas, Andrea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Block, Francine: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506 [29MR]

Bloomington, CA: dedication of Joe Baca Middle School, H5537 [1AU]

Blue-Norton, Elizabeth: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [9MY]

Bolivar County, MS: tribute to Bolivar County Head Start Program, E511 [29MR]

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H3274 [31MY]

Bronx Community College: anniversary of Hall of Fame race, E685 [27AP]

Brookhaven, PA: Coebourn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Bullying Initiative, E121 [2FE]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Brown, Shari: National Center for Family Literacy Toyota Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E462 [28MR]

Brownsboro, TX: Chandler Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1569 [19SE]

Bruce, Mallisyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E857 [18MY]

Buckey, John: Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Bertram H. Holland High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1457 [10SE]

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Park School, E2020 [31DE]

Bullard, TX: tribute to Brook Hill School, E119 [2FE]

Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Burke, VA: tribute to Oaks Elementary School’s 4th grade class fundraiser, E108 [1FE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

Calderon, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E977 [5JN]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to Veterans Education Program, E1754 [14NO]

Cantonment, FL: tribute to J.M. Tate High School mock trial team, E525 [16AP]

Cantor-Gutierrez, Reyna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E976 [5JN]

Career and Technical Education Month: observance, H807, H819 [16FE]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

Carruthers, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [9MY]

Castaneda-Romero, Nalene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E978 [5JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA], H225 [1FE]

Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment, and Veterans Employment: tribute to Helmets to Hardhats program to provide veterans with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, H1643 [28MR]

Chaminade University: tribute to Leadership Alliance membership, E1331 [25JY]

Charles Drew University: tribute to graduates, E964 [1JN]

Charter schools: anniversary of establishment, H4810 [11JY]

Chavez, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award, E469 [28MR]

Chavez, Darlene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E668 [26AP]

Chester County, PA: anniversary of ARC of Chester County, E423 [22MR]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

——— anniversary of Center on Halsted, H1859 [17AP]

——— tribute to Hurley Elementary School Science Bowl Team for participation in the National Science Bowl, E764 [10MY]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (H.R. 1381), H2453 [9MY]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (H.R. 5876), H3275 [31MY]

——— require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

Cisneros, Jacob: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E767 [10MY]

Clark, Austin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E644 [25AP]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of City Club of Cleveland, E731 [8MY]

——— anniversary of West Tech High School, E1264 [17JY]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

Colby College: anniversary, E1568 [19SE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

——— affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— anniversary of land grant college program, H3398 [1JN]

——— efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

——— impact of Government regulations on research, H5205 [25JY]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE], H733 [15FE]

Compton, Catherine: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Compton, Jennifer: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6758–H6761 [12DE]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.: tribute to summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Coppell, TX: Mockingbird Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award, E1715 [23OC]

Cormier, Aaron: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E472 [28MR]

Corning, NY: Rockwell Museum of Western Art accreditation by the American Association of Museums, E1081 [19JN]

Cortland, NY: Cortland Junior Senior High School students winners of NASA Space Settlement Contest, E1221 [10JY]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Crafton Hills College: anniversary, E486 [29MR]

Creal Springs, IL: anniversary of Creal Springs School, E847 [18MY]

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

Cumberland, MD: Bel Air Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Curiel, Frank: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Curran, Elizabeth (Libby): People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1697 [12OC]

Dallas, TX: School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1848 [29NO]

Damariscotta, ME: tribute to Coastal Kids Preschool, E621 [24AP]

Dassow, Chevelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

DeLaCerda, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E669 [26AP]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]

——— tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships, E1993 [21DE]

——— establish National Language Service Corps, H3033 [17MY]

——— include industry-recognized certifications in pilot program on veterans’ receipt of civilian credentialing for military occupational specialty skills, H2823 [17MY], H3129 [18MY]

——— prohibit funding for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing programs, H5036, H5037 [19JY]

——— reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H585 [8FE], H4915 [18JY]

——— Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program funding, H4980, H4981 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— allow States to regulate credit-hour and clock-hour programs, H989 [28FE]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (H.R. 6376), E1473 [11SE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), E595 [19AP]

——— Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

——— develop a plan to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in financial aid programs, H991, H992 [28FE], E330 [7MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6284), E1425 [3AU], E1780 [16NO]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

——— establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H988, H989 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H1851 [17AP], H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2451 [9MY], H2724 [16MY], H2825 [17MY], H3408 [5JN], H3488 [6JN], H3586, H3587, H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3664, H3692 [8JN], H3736, H3743 [19JN], H3811, H3812 [20JN], H3947, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023, H4024 [26JN], H4078, H4079, H4120 [27JN], H4612, H4613, H4619, H4620, H4626, H4636, H4637 [29JN], E613 [23AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H974 [28FE], H1813 [16AP], H1854, H1898 [17AP], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2056 [24AP], H2075, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2143, H2145, H2146 [26AP], H2244, H2258 [27AP], H2336 [8MY], H2721 [16MY], H3108 [18MY], H3398 [1JN], H3817 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2079, H2080, H2081, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2214, H2228–H2252, H2258, H2262–H2264 [27AP], H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2457, H2458 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], H3279, H3280, H3281 [31MY], H3365, H3366 [1JN], E676 [26AP], E705 [7MY], E721, E733 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2256–H2262 [27AP], H2340–H2344 [8MY], H3280 [31MY], H3817, H3821 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H2825 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H2335 [8MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN]

——— extension of reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4830 [12JY]

——— freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H980–H997 [28FE], E273 [28FE], E296 [1MR], E330 [7MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (H. Res. 563), H976–H980 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (H.R. 6669), E1928 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

——— reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), E71 [25JA]

——— report on extent to which certain high-need students are being taught by alternative route teachers-in-training who have been deemed ‘‘highly qualified’’, E1710 [19OC]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

——— retain State authorization requirements for institutions with below-average graduation and annual completion rates, and above-average loan default rates, H990 [28FE]

——— tribute to Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, E1849 [29NO]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for science programs in contravention of Dept. of Energy Organization Act, H3455–H3457 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (H.R. 6400), E1524 [13SE]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (H.R. 5843), H4014, H4015 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

——— tribute to U.S. Border Patrol Academy graduating class, E589 [19AP]

——— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immigrant integration grants funding, H3546 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: John. R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program funding through reductions in NASA Mars Next Decade Program funding, H2496–H2498 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (H.R. 4227), H1397 [20MR]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program, H731 [15FE]

——— Safe Routes to School Program funding, E1238 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), Senate amendment, H7439–H7442 [30DE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5817–H5821 [11SE]

——— improve certain laws relative to employment and training of veterans (H.R. 2433), H3270 [31MY]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5206 [25JY]

——— submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H5428 [31JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1389 [2AU], E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

Devil Pups, Inc.: tribute, E1309 [24JY]

Devlin, Ryan: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H6662 [5DE]

Diaz, Yethzell: University of California, Santa Cruz, Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652 [25AP]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (H.R. 1394), E1735 [6NO]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (H.R. 2505), E48 [19JA], E1648 [21SE]

——— increase diabetes awareness and prevention, E181 [13FE]

Domestic policy: reduce the costs of higher education, H523 [7FE]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Dorsey, Christopher: Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc., ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Education Award recipient, E846 [18MY]

Down Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H1524 [22MR]

Dubuque, IA: St. Columbkille Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E91 [31JA]

Dunn, Kristen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E866 [18MY]

Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland, OH: tribute to Earthfest, E650 [25AP]

East Texas Baptist University: anniversary, E241 [27FE]

Easthampton, MA: tribute to Easthampton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E122 [2FE]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6614 [4DE]

Ed Keating Center, Inc.: tribute, E1575 [20SE]

El Paso, TX: Douglas Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1622 [21SE]

——— El Paso Independent School District recipient of ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award, E1048 [15JN]

——— Mission Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1651 [21SE]

Eldersburg, MD: Oklahoma Road Middle School School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: Union County Vocational-Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1587 [21SE]

Employment: encourage job training programs, H6004 [14SE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S., H1151 [5MR]

——— reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), H714 [14FE]

Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Estes, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E863 [18MY]

Estrada, Tanya: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1014 [7JN]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to In Hope Freedom Rings Foundation scholarship recipients, E112 [1FE]

——— tribute to public school math and science teachers participating in Sally Ride Science Academy in San Diego, CA, E322 [6MR]

Fairport, NY: Martha Brown Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1070 [19JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Farmingdale State College: anniversary, E437 [26MR]

——— tribute to Green Building Institute, E437 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal aid programs: Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board: anniversary, E1204 [9JY]

First Book (organization): anniversary, E858 [18MY], E1440 [3AU]

Florida: tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

——— tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Fond du Lac, WI: tribute to Fond du Lac School District, E862 [18MY]

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization): tribute, E199 [15FE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: anniversary of Camp Walton School, E1465 [10SE]

——— anniversary of Choctawhatchee High School, E1650 [21SE]

Fortune Society: tribute, E111 [1FE]

Fremont, CA: Hopkins Junior High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, E713 [7MY]

——— J. Haley Durham Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1735 [6NO]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, E626 [24AP]

Fritz, Hunter: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E775 [10MY]

Funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

Gallegos, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award, E470 [28MR]

Gastonia, NC: anniversary of First Wesleyan Christian School, E378 [19MR]

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

George Mason University: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649 [25AP]

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H201 [31JA], H225 [1FE], H444, H445 [3FE], H1219 [7MR], H2146 [26AP], E107 [1FE], E298 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E368 [13MR], E373 [16MR], E380 [19MR], E441 [26MR], E495, E498 [29MR], E910 [30MY], E1070 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1718, E1719 [23OC]

——— anniversary of Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, E1647 [21SE]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, E1718 [23OC]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, E1719 [23OC]

Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]

Glenview, IL: anniversary of Glenbrook South High School, H644 [9FE]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum recipient of Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award, E1123 [21JN]

Gonzaga University: anniversary, E1525 [13SE]

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, E571 [18AP]

Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Green Lake, WI: tribute to the Green Lake School District for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

Greenbury, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E814 [16MY]

Greene, Trevor: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1579 [20SE]

Greenville Industrial College: tribute, E483 [29MR]

Groenhof, Samantha: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E978 [5JN]

Grossetete, Chloe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E671 [26AP]

Gurrola, Arisai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E646 [25AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Halliburton Co.: provide assistance to at-risk youth of Houston, TX, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

Hamilton College: anniversary, E804 [15MY]

Hand in Hand (organization): tribute, E975 [5JN]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

Harrelson, Patty: Florida Dept. of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

Harrison, Anjelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E645 [25AP]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School for participation in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game ‘‘Capitol Hill Challenge’’, E651 [25AP]

Hazlett, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Health care professionals: require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (H.R. 2119), H5529 [1AU]

Heer, Melissa: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E298 [1MR]

Helotes, TX: tribute to Sandra Day O’Connor High School science bowl team, E663 [26AP]

Herrera, Jada: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E773 [10MY]

Herrin, IL: anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, E563 [17AP]

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month: observance, E712 [7MY]

Highline Community College: anniversary, E237 [24FE]

Hill, Andrea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Hillsides Organization: anniversary, E1276 [18JY]

Hoefler, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E977 [5JN]

Holency, Crystina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E671 [26AP]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1769 [15NO]

Hornell, NY: tribute to St. Ann’s School, E1232 [11JY]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1031 [29FE], H1104–H1113, H1116, H1124 [1MR], E308, E312 [5MR]

——— reestablish Page Program, H3675 [8JN]

——— tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, E298 [1MR]

——— tribute to League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund, E1434 [3AU]

Huerta, Wilfredo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Illinois Poison Center: anniversary, E1947 [18DE]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (H.R. 399), H6193 [20SE], H6518, H6521 [29NO], H6543 [30NO]

——— allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 5869), H3180 [30MY]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6520 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1842), H3737 [19JN], E1048 [15JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709, H3710 [18JN], H3737, H3738, H3742, H3749 [19JN], H3812 [20JN], H3966–H3970 [21JN], H3984 [26JN], H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY], E1061 [18JN]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

——— require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa (H.R. 3120), H5504–H5506 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Inter American University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, E1015 [7JN]

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

International Education Week: observance, E1760 [15NO]

International Institute of Minnesota: tribute, E513 [30MR]

International Storytelling Center: anniversary, E1642 [21SE]

Irvine-Johnson, Kendra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E869 [18MY]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Jamesville, NC: Jamesville Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1516 [13SE]

Jamison, Janelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E766 [10MY]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Johnson, Tyia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1015 [7JN]

Johnston, Tiffany: National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Mentor Award recipient, E1432 [3AU]

Jones County Junior College: anniversary, H11 [17JA]

Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]

Kankakee County, IL: anniversary of Kankakee County Farm Bureau, E190 [14FE]

Kauffmann, Raphael: San Mateo County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1103 [21JN]

Kaushik, Sunedra K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Samman Award recipient, E255 [27FE]

Kent, WA: Technology Access Foundation Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1521 [13SE]

Khan Academy (organization): tribute, E22 [17JA]

Kidney Action Day: observance, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Creekwood Middle School Korean War history project, H3269 [31MY]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Knudson, Michael: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E301 [1MR]

Kohen, Daniel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E672 [26AP]

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

Kurtz, Melanie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E974 [5JN]

La Roche College: anniversary, H6670 [5DE]

Lakeland College: anniversary, E1122 [21JN]

Lamar Community College: anniversary, E1663 [28SE]

Lane, Joanne: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar recipient, E1142 [26JN]

Lanthorn, Robert: Kids Voting USA (organization) Educator of the Year award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Larson, Virginia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1123 [21JN]

Lawrence, Anastasia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, H4787 [11JY], E937 [31MY], E1059 [18JN], E1290 [19JY], E1331 [25JY], E1342 [26JY]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (H. Res. 654), E1268 [18JY]

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391 [20MR]

Lindsay, Randella: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E216 [16FE]

Lisle, IL: anniversary of Benet Academy, E30 [18JA]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: anniversary, E559 [17AP]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, H5532 [1AU]

Long Beach, CA: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E645 [25AP]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Lopez, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E665 [26AP]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of APAIT Health Center, E1631 [21SE]

Louisburg College: anniversary, E1398 [3AU]

Lozada, Marisha: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Lucero, Jesse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E769 [10MY]

Lupus Awareness Week: observance, E942 [31MY]

Maine: tribute to advocates visiting the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), E804 [15MY]

Maloku, Edite: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Maple Heights, OH: tribute to St. Martin of Tours School, E1000 [6JN]

Marietta, GA: tribute to Lemon Street Heritage Group for efforts to preserve heritage of Lemon Street School, E1887 [7DE]

Marion County, FL: inclusion of several Marion County Public Schools in Washington (DC) Post ‘‘Top High Schools’’ list, E1341 [26JY]

Marymount Manhattan College: anniversary, E734 [8MY]

Mathematics of Planet Earth project: tribute, H6400 [16NO]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

McGehee, Kyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E858 [18MY]

McKinney, TX: anniversary of McKinney Christian Academy, E293 [1MR]

Media, PA: Rose Tree Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Medina, Jazmin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Medina, TN: tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson County High School, E914 [31MY]

——— tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson High School, E855 [18MY]

Memphis, TN: inclusion of Hollis F. Price Middle College in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H6257 [21SE]

Meraz, Cristina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E667 [26AP]

Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

——— tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E811 [16MY]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Middlesex County Retired Educators Association of New Jersey: anniversary, E977 [5JN]

Mikhaylova, Mariya: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E861 [18MY]

Mikhaylova, Svetlana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1009 [7JN]

Milestones Autism Organization: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

Milford, NH: tribute to Milford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E816 [16MY]

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233 [11JY]

Miller, Everett: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E769 [10MY]

Miller, Tesla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1016 [7JN]

Mills River, NC: tribute to Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School 5th grade graduating class, E980 [5JN]

Minorities: consider bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men a national priority (H. Res. 721), H4690 [10JY], H5021 [19JY]

Missouri: tribute to Girl Scouts of Missouri, E498 [29MR]

Mobile, AL: inclusion of Alabama School of Math and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1363 [31JY]

Moczary, Steven: Air Force Association Eglin Chapter 365 Teacher of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Monmouth University: anniversary of Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing & Health Studies, E601 [19AP]

Monroeville, AL: tribute to Monroeville Junior High robotics team, E218 [16FE]

Montgomery GI Bill: anniversary, H3272 [31MY], E958 [1JN]

Moore, Peyton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E976 [5JN]

Moore, Susan: Roseland School District, Santa Rosa, CA, Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award recipient, E903 [30MY]

Morality and ethics: address issues relative to youth violence, H6837 [18DE]

Mora-Pina, Alysia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Morgan Hill, CA: tribute to Central High School improvement in California Academic Performance Index, E1717 [23OC]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E233 [17FE]

Moynihan, Steven P.: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E1142 [26JN]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Muscogee Retired Educators Association: anniversary, E1102 [21JN]

Nakata, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E815 [16MY]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

National Black Home Educators (organization): tribute, E1135 [26JN]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (H.R. 3915), E155 [7FE]

National Child Protection Training Center: tribute, E750 [9MY]

National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, E1938 [17DE]

National Council of La Raza: tribute to Las Vegas, NV, conference, E1171 [28JN]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: observance, E1542 [14SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 552), H734 [15FE]

National GEAR UP Week: observance, E1613 [21SE]

National Guard: tribute to Vets4Warriors program, H5049 [19JY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: observance, E1577 [20SE], E1635 [21SE]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E269 [28FE], E375 [19MR]

National Kidney Month: observance, E281, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

National objectives: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP], H2522 [9MY], H6512 [29NO]

National School Choice Week: observance, H120, H129 [24JA], E71 [25JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 525), E170 [9FE]

National Stroke Awareness Month: observance, E712 [7MY], E926 [31MY]

National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week: observance, H2303 [7MY]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: observance, H6159 [20SE], E1638, E1641 [21SE]

National Teach Ag Day: observance, H1221 [7MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2458, H2459 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], E706 [7MY], E731 [8MY], E752, E754 [9MY], E774 [10MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, H2332 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 645), E773 [10MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1030 [29FE], H1160 [6MR], H1219 [7MR], E359 [9MR], E368 [13MR], E380 [19MR]

National Young Audiences Week: observance, E354 [8MR]

Native Americans: allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs (H.R. 1556), H3711 [18JN]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Neighborhood Music School, E1054 [18JN]

——— anniversary of New Haven Public Library, E272 [28FE]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

New Jersey Council for the Humanities: anniversary, E1590 [21SE]

New Providence, NJ: inclusion of New Providence High School in New Jersey Monthly (publication) ‘‘Top Public High Schools’’ list, E1490 [12SE]

New York: tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, E53 [23JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of Regis High School Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools (REACH) program, E330 [7MR]

Newport Art Museum and Art Association: anniversary, H228 [1FE]

Nichols, Donovan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861 [3DE]

Nielson, Zachary: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1126 [21JN]

NOAA: Climate Portal Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

——— National Sea Grant College Program funding, H2359 [8MY]

Nornhold, Bradley: Baltimore, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E855 [18MY]

North Hollywood, CA: tribute to North Hollywood High School science bowl team, E668 [26AP]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO], E1708 [19OC]

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to Saipan Southern High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2044 [24AP], E626 [24AP]

Northwestern College: anniversary, E1584 [21SE]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2535, H2536 [9MY]

——— education programs funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Educational and Human Resources Account funding, H2551 [9MY]

——— funding, H2409, H2410 [8MY]

——— Political Science Program funding, H2543 [9MY]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

Nurses for Newborns (organization): anniversary, E600 [19AP]

Oakland, CA: tribute to the African American Education Task Force Academic Achievement Celebration, E791 [15MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H5755 [10SE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

——— State of the Union Message, H386 [2FE], H588 [8FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

——— recognize importance of instruction in foreign language and culture in development of training programs to protect against cyber attacks and intrusions, H3299, H3300 [31MY]

Omega Boys Club/Street Soldiers (organization): anniversary, E1720 [23OC]

Onondaga Community College: anniversary, E127 [3FE]

Operation UNITE (organization): tribute, E592 [19AP]

Orona, Kassie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E815 [16MY]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Padron, Eduardo J.: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand In My Shoes Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Paine, Peter S., Jr.: French Ordre des Palmes Academique recipient, E1148 [27JN]

Parson, Chesle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E670 [26AP]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E1552 [19SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H3586 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign, H3486 [6JN]

Peninsula Family Services (organization): anniversary of senior peer counseling program, E1355 [31JY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, H1216 [7MR]

——— tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

Perez, Ditza: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [9MY]

Pfankuch, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

——— tribute to Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School Leadership Preparatory Academy Foundations of Leadership Class of 2013, E684 [27AP]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Fox Chapel Area High School for participation in Library of Congress Veterans History Project, E850 [18MY]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2331 [8MY], H2454 [9MY], E749 [9MY]

Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]

Prado, Angelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E463 [28MR]

Presidio, TX: tribute to Lucy Reede Franco Middle School rocketry team, E757 [10MY]

——— tribute to Presidio High School rocketry team, E757 [10MY]

Pribble, Jeffrey: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E249 [27FE]

Pride, Savannah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1013 [7JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E320 [6MR]

——— tribute to teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, E323 [6MR]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Public broadcasting: funding, H4911 [18JY], H5014 [19JY], E1328 [25JY]

Quintana, Luis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E856 [18MY]

Quintrall, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E860 [18MY]

Reach Out and Read Rhode Island (organization): tribute, H1029 [29FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 689), H4161 [28JN], H4709 [10JY]

Renton, WA: inclusion of Talbot Hill Elementary School in Parent & Child (publication) ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ list and Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Designated Innovative Schools honoree, E1593 [21SE]

——— tribute to Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Foundation, E1517 [13SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H977, H978 [28FE], H6050 [14SE]

Reston, VA: anniversary of Reston Children’s Center, E361 [9MR]

Rice University: anniversary, H4787, H4789, H4790 [11JY], E1225, E1230, E1235 [11JY], E1239, E1242, E1244 [12JY], E1287 [19JY]

Richardson, Driszelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E740 [9MY]

Ripley Blackwell Head Start Center, Inc.: anniversary, E501 [29MR]

Rittling, Mary: North Carolina Community College President of the Year award recipient, E753 [9MY]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition high school diploma recipients, E1742 [13NO]

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

Roberts, Bobby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E643 [25AP]

Rochester Institute of Technology: anniversary of Cooperative Education Program, E1564 [19SE]

Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, E1986 [21DE]

Rockport, ME: tribute to Camden Hills Regional High School Windplanners student group for installing a wind turbine on campus, E862 [18MY]

Rodriguez, Nancy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E973 [5JN]

Roehl, Jackie: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: anniversary, H5687 [2AU]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Ruthton, MN: Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1668 [28SE]

Ryan, Jha-Mier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

Saenz, Edwin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of Mount Carmel School, H5932 [13SE], E1515 [13SE]

Salazar, Lawrence: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E862 [18MY]

Samford University: anniversary of Cumberland School of Law, E758 [10MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School science bowl team, E662 [26AP]

San Jacinto College: anniversary, E418 [22MR]

——— receipt of grant to fund collaborative programs with local secondary school districts to increase college readiness and completion of post-secondary education courses, E418 [22MR]

San Jose, CA: Dartmouth Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1089 [20JN]

San Leandro, CA: tribute to Davis Street Family Resource Center, E766 [10MY]

San Luis Obispo, CA: Teach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6515 [29NO]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Holy Angels Elementary School class of 1969, E1740 [13NO]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of school system, E168 [9FE]

Sanford, ME: tribute to Sanford Community Adult Education program graduates, E1075 [19JN]

Saraland, AL: tribute to Saraland School System, E1337 [26JY]

Sawaqued, Jwan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center, E556 [17AP]

Schmidt, Sydney: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, H1981 [19AP]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, H1644 [28MR]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 458), E1103 [21JN]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— encourage school choice, H521 [7FE]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 998), H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

——— require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of Museum of History & Industry and grand opening of new facility at Lake Union Park, E1867 [4DE]

——— anniversary of One World Now! educational program, E1562 [19SE]

Sell, Jonnalynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Seminole, FL: anniversary of Seminole High School, E1322 [25JY]

——— anniversary of Seminole Vocational Education Center, E225 [17FE]

Senteza, Jimmy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E300 [1MR]

Serrano, Yimi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1119 [21JN]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071 [19JN]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Sisters of Loretto (organization): anniversary, E94 [31JA], E545 [17AP]

Smith, Stacie: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E349 [8MR]

Solis, Erika: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E767 [10MY]

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

Sonoma State University: anniversary of Environmental Technology Center, E534 [16AP]

Soukup, Brian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [25AP]

South Berwick, ME: tribute to Marshwood High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E978 [5JN]

South Hadley, MA: anniversary of Michael E. Smith Middle School, E23 [17JA]

Southlake, TX: tribute to Carroll Senior High School National Merit Scholarship finalists, E890 [25MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School Odyssey of the Mind team, E935 [31MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School students for participation in Texas Forensic Association State Tournament, E898 [30MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School students selected to Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band, E893 [29MY]

Southwick, Casey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Spread the Word To End the Word Campaign: tribute, E703 [7MY]

St. Helena, CA: anniversary of St. Helena High School, E1448 [7AU]

St. Joseph’s College: anniversary, E1554 [19SE]

St. Mary’s College of California: anniversary, E1583 [21SE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, E587 [19AP]

Stave, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1007 [7JN]

Stinnett, Paige: Texas Music Educators Association All-State Women’s Choir selectee, E888 [25MY]

Stony Brook University: tribute to Louis and Beatrice Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, E934 [31MY]

Straszheim, Charity: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E299 [1MR]

Streit, Michael: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps: anniversary, E604 [19AP]

Student loans: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.: tribute, E494 [29MR]

Sunlight Foundation: satirical remarks relative to writing and speaking skill level of congressional members, E908 [30MY]

Swartwood, Shyanne: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1016 [7JN]

Tacoma, WA: anniversary of Lincoln High School, E1580 [20SE]

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (H.R. 5044), H6101–H6104 [19SE]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, H5546, H5593 [1AU]

Teachers: improve quality and increase access to effective teachers, H5956 [13SE]

TELACU Education Foundation: tribute to TELACU Scholars Day, E633 [24AP]

Temple Hills, MD: anniversary of Crossland Vocational Center, H2825 [17MY]

Tennessee: tribute to school districts in West Tennessee that earned exemplary status from the Tennessee Dept. of Education, E1395 [3AU]

Ternus, Marsha: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Terre Haute, IN: tribute to CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, E1108 [21JN]

Texas: importance of football rivalry between University of Texas and Texas A&M University, E58 [23JA]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

Texas Tech University: anniversary of the School of Law, E1937 [17DE]

Thompson, Brugette: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]

Tiller, Shannia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1017 [7JN]

Tiner, Joe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E818 [16MY]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

Trujillo, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

U.S. Capitol Historical Society: anniversary, E1562 [19SE]

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: anniversary of Space Camp, H3582 [7JN]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— require enrollment in a program leading to a high school diploma or GED as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H360, H361 [1FE], H444 [3FE]

Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme: tribute, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1559 [19SE]

United Health Foundation: tribute to Diverse Scholar Initiative, E1151 [27JN]

United Technologies Corp.: tribute to Employee Scholars Program, E225 [17FE]

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.: tribute to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania, E812 [16MY]

University of Guam: anniversary, E348 [8MR]

University of Houston: tribute to Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, E606 [19AP]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: anniversary of Division of Campus Recreation, E1679 [2OC]

University of Maryland: anniversary of International Food Safety Training Laboratory, E1458 [10SE]

University of Massachusetts Amherst: tribute to University Without Walls program, H3108 [18MY]

University of Missouri: anniversary of Elmer Ellis Library, E715 [7MY]

——— Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary, E351 [8MR]

University of South Carolina: inclusion of Honors Program in Public University Honors (organization) list of top honors programs, H2044 [24AP]

——— tribute to Army ROTC program, H6431 [27NO]

University of South Florida: tribute, E121, E122, E124 [2FE], E215 [16FE]

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

Urbana, IL: tribute to University Laboratory High School robotics team, E456 [27MR]

Valdez, Aujanae: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E639 [25AP]

Valdez, Sarai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1011 [7JN]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 4124), H6142–H6144 [19SE]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, H7279 [19DE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (H.R. 6008), H5138 [24JY]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], E549 [17AP]

Waseca, MN: TEAM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1670 [28SE]

Wasylik, Deborah: National Environmental Education Foundation Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award recipient, E1898 [11DE]

Watson, Max: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E972 [5JN]

West New York, NJ: tribute to West New York, NJ, School District for nutrition and physical education programs under the Dept. of Education Healthy School Program, H43 [18JA]

West Palm Beach, FL: Wynnebrook Elementary School designated Florida Dept. of Education Grade ‘‘A’’ School, E377 [19MR]

West St. Paul, MN: Garlough Environmental Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E904 [30MY]

Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association: anniversary, E908 [30MY]

Western Springs, IL: St. John of the Cross Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [13SE]

Westlake, FL: Westlake Christian School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1660 [28SE]

Whitehead, Curtis: August Martin High School, Queens, NY, May Student of the Month award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College: anniversary, E1218 [10JY]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, H6473 [28NO], H6515, H6516 [29NO], H6545 [30NO], H6590 [4DE], E1858 [30NO]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606, E1618, E1636 [21SE]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H1433 [21MR]

Wright, Hunter: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Bright Minds Scholarship recipient, E1076 [19JN]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Yorktown, IN: Yorktown High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1538 [14SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Zak, Mary Anne Kelly: Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Excellence in Education award recipient, E1010 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Adult education: increase access to provide for economic growth (S. 2117), S852 [16FE]

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

Armed Forces: require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (S. 3418), S5262 [23JY]

Arts Advocacy Day: observance, S2315 [16AP]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute to New York chapter, S205 [31JA]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, S3679 [4JN]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S37 [23JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S222 [31JA]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Cheyney University: anniversary, S1144 [29FE]

Cincinnati, OH: Walnut Hills High School named by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as best high school in Ohio, S3422 [22MY]

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Meridian Bioscience, Inc., establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

City Club of Cleveland (organization): anniversary, S6619 [21SE]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 452), S3049 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

——— efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

——— reduce higher education costs, S396–S398 [9FE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Colora, MD: anniversary of West Nottingham Academy, S491 [9FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Congress Week: observance, S6422 [19SE]

Congressional Management Foundation: anniversary, S6046 [10SE]

Connecticut: tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371, S7372 [4DE]

Credit: encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: exhance authorities on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

——— report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, S7680 [6DE]

——— allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

——— award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

——— clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2589 [23AP], S2671 [25AP], S3190, S3216 [16MY], S4188 [14JN], S4627 [26JN], S4710 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4757 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3268 [17MY], S3671 [4JN], S3696 [5JN], S3804 [7JN], S4380 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2051), S212 [31JA], S2373 [17AP], S2722 [25AP], S3059 [10MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2660 [24AP], S2664, S2667 [25AP], S3536, S3538, S3609–S3612 [24MY], S3677 [4JN], S3834 [7JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799, S2802 [26AP], S2891–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2948, S2951–S2959 [8MY], S2989, S2996–S2998, S3000, S3001, S3003–S3008, S3011–S3035 [9MY], S3053–S3057, S3059–S3062 [10MY], S3181, S3200 [16MY], S3261–S3264, S3268 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3410 [22MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), unanimous-consent agreement, S3479 [23MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2675, S2733, S2742 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2834), S2946 [8MY]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require report on the extent to which certain children are being taught by alternative route teachers in training who are deemed highly qualified, S6596 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (S. 2119), S852 [16FE]

——— facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for veterans, S6256 [12SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 3407), S5214 [19JY]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services, S1180 [1MR]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (S. 3396), S5135 [18JY]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (S. 3345), S4676 [27JN]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3199, S3200 [16MY], S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (S. 3297), S5118 [18JY]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members, S6256 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8229 [19DE]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

——— implementation of Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, S4930 [12JY]

——— improve veterans assistance programs, S5154 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7146 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4461–S4463 [25JN], S4719 [28JN], S6719 [13NO]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (S. 3325), S4419 [21JN]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

Diseases: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 529), S5626 [26JY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S4628 [26JN]

Eliot, ME: Eliot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S67 [24JA]

Falmouth, ME: tribute to Falmouth Heritage Museum, S4202 [14JN]

Family & Children’s Place (organization): tribute, S904 [17FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal aid programs: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— reform and strengthen investments in education and employment programs, S8296 [20DE]

Financial Guidance Center (organization): tribute, S33 [23JA]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S2184 [28MR], S2234 [29MR]

Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

4–H (organization): anniversary of 4–H Club of Utah, S4819 [10JY]

Funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1501, S1525 [8MR]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]

Hamilton College: anniversary, S3421 [22MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 478), S3736 [5JN]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Hawaii: observance of Month of the Hawaiian Language, S257 [1FE]

Health care professionals: reform graduate medical education payments (S. 3201), S3286 [17MY]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3068 [10MY], S3260 [17MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4434, S4440–S4441 [25JN], S4645–S4647 [27JN], S4813, S4814 [10JY], S5064, S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6720 [13NO], S6887 [26NO], S7013 [28NO], S7699 [10DE]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4604 [26JN], S4813 [10JY], S5064 [17JY]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2814 [26AP]

Information technology: promote public awareness of cyber security (S. 813), S2458 [18AP]

Institute of International Education: anniversary of Scholar Rescue Fund, S6102 [11SE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Iowa: tribute to Everybody Wins! Iowa program, S67 [24JA]

——— tribute to Iowa Arts Council Big Yellow School Bus grant program, S2315 [16AP]

Jarecki, Henry: Institute of International Education Humanitarian Award recipient, S6102 [11SE]

Kennesaw State University: tribute to Homelessness Awareness Week, S5369 [25JY]

Kentucky: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, S4360 [20JN]

Knox College: anniversary, S202 [31JA]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN], S4669 [27JN]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 502), S4375, S4377 [20JN]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, S5204, S5205 [19JY]

Libraries: anniversary of founding of Carnegie libraries, S4629 [26JN]

Louisburg College: anniversary, S6051 [10SE]

Meadow Bridge, WV: tribute to Meadow Bridge High School student voter registration campaign, S2668 [25AP]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S2942 [8MY], S3761 [6JN]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (S. 2163), S1425 [6MR]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, S3002 [9MY]

Midway College: tribute, S842 [16FE]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S879 [17FE], S1192 [1MR]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 396), S1682 [14MR]

National Adopt a Library Day: designate (S. Res. 425), S2517 [18AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 546), S6012 [2AU]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 569), S6469 [19SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 447), S2986 [8MY], S3002 [9MY]

National Chess Day: designate (S. Res. 539), S5898, S5900 [1AU]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, S8038 [13DE]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S4642 [26JN]

National Day on Writing: designate (S. Res. 565), S6469 [19SE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (S. Res. 568), S6469 [19SE], S6534 [20SE]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S1047 [27FE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 564), S6469 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 367), S327 [2FE]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (S. Res. 570), S6469 [19SE]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (S. Res. 444), S2886 [26AP]

National Principals Month: observance (S. Res. 552), S6286 [12SE]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 371), S544 [9FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (S. Res. 461), S3177 [15MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 605), S7308 [30NO]

National Women’s History Month: observance, S2078 [27MR]

National World War II Museum: recognize opening of U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience (S. Res. 625), S8233 [19DE]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (S. 3546), S6849 [15NO]

Nelson-Kauffman, Wendy: Magnet Schools of America (organization) National Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4889 [11JY]

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: anniversary, S6262 [12SE]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary, S4820 [10JY], S5728 [31JY]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (S. Res. 610), S7639 [5DE]

Oahu Mathematics League (organization): tribute, S2235 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S3671 [4JN], S6308 [13SE]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S1880, S1881 [21MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S4250 [18JN]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3422 [22MY]

Portland Community College: anniversary, S698 [15FE]

Prestonburg, KY: tribute to Highlands Center for Autism, S2596 [23AP]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

ProLiteracy (organization): tribute, S6053 [10SE]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of Reptile Gardens, S4456 [25JN], S4671 [27JN]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 382), S1143 [29FE]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Reed College: anniversary, S67 [24JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, S4109 [13JN]

Rice University: anniversary (S. Res. 512), S4686 [27JN]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (S. Res. 547), S6012 [2AU]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (S. 3214), S3424 [22MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (S. 555), S1928 [21MR]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (S. 3582), S6548 [20SE]

Senate: anniversary of U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1929 [21MR]

——— tribute to U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1085 [28FE]

Shelburne, VT: tribute to Shelburne Farms, S4413 [21JN]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]

Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]

Solon, ME: Solon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

South Dakota Humanities Council: anniversary, S5207 [19JY]

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: inclusion in Washington Monthly (publication) list of best community colleges, S1140 [29FE]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (S. Res. 508), S4642 [26JN]

States: support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (S. 2098), S502 [9FE], S3005 [9MY]

Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S5301 [24JY]

Student loans: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S2799, S2800 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (S. 2287), S3017 [9MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1523 [8MR], S1596, S1597 [13MR], S1650, S1651, S1660 [14MR]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (S. 2180), S1542 [8MR]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 573), S7638 [5DE]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of American Studio Glass Movement, S2080 [27MR]

Transportation: ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S., S3069 [10MY], S6047 [10SE]

Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme: tribute, S205 [31JA]

University of Connecticut: impact of implementation of NCAA academic progress rate standards on men’s basketball team, S2481, S2482 [18AP]

University of Louisville: tribute, S8135 [18DE]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (S. Res. 414), S2282 [29MR]

University of South Dakota: anniversary, S3728 [5JN]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to Dept. of History ‘‘Not Even Past’’ website promoting U.S. and global history, S3325 [21MY]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3039 [9MY]

Vermont: tribute to students who participated in Senator Sanders’ essay contest on the State of the Union, S59 [24JA]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S6256 [12SE], S6291 [13SE], S7391 [4DE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Week of the Young Child: designate (S. Res. 436), S2735 [25AP]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7208 [29NO]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

Year of the Girl: designate (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S1418 [6MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Policy To Improve Outreach and Transparency to Veterans and Service Members Through Information on Institutions of Higher Learning: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 112–646), H5764 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Native American Languages Survival and Continuing Vitality Program Reauthorization: Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3546), S7744 [11DE]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Student Visa Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 112–595), H4862 [12JY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Robert R. Bell: Tennessee Board of Regents, S4362 [20JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Statements

Service Academy Appointment Candidate Statement: Bradley W. Snyder, E1306 [24JY]

Tribute to Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol Free Foundation: Senator Hoeven, S3622–S3625 [24MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H192 [31JA]

H. Res. 562, compile oral histories from current and former Members of Congress involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1104 [1MR]

H. Res. 563, consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H976 [28FE]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H333 [1FE]

H.R. 1556, allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for Native American academic programs, H3711 [18JN]

H.R. 3120, Student Visa Reform Act, H5504 [31JY]

H.R. 4057, Dept. of Veterans Affairs comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning, H5817 [11SE]

H.R. 4124, Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act, H6142 [19SE]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 5044, exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans, H6101 [19SE]

H.R. 5843, Dept. of Homeland Security use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility, H4014 [26JN]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. 2051, Dept. of Education extension of the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S213 [31JA]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act, S2657 [24AP]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3214, Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3425 [22MY]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3407, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, S5215 [19JY]

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), S8091 [17DE], H7450 [30DE]

S. Res. 310, Year of the Girl designation and Girl Scouts anniversary, S1580 [12MR]

S. Res. 364, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S215, S224 [31JA]

S. Res. 367, National Mentoring Month, S326, S327 [2FE]

S. Res. 371, National School Counseling Week, S504, S544 [9FE]

S. Res. 382, Read Across America Day, S1143, S1150 [29FE]

S. Res. 384, National Public Higher Education Day, S1151 [29FE]

S. Res. 396, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1680, S1682 [14MR]

S. Res. 408, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 409, Financial Literacy Month, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 414, University of North Carolina at Pembroke anniversary, S2258, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 425, National Adopt a Library Day, S2503, S2517 [18AP]

S. Res. 436, Week of the Young Child, S2735 [25AP]

S. Res. 444, National Physical Education and Sport Week, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

S. Res. 447, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S2970, S2986 [8MY]

S. Res. 448, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 452, Collector Car Appreciation Day, S3047, S3050 [9MY]

S. Res. 461, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 478, Hamilton College anniversary, S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 493, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S4206 [14JN]

S. Res. 495, Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, S4243, S4250 [18JN]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

S. Res. 502, Land-Grant College Act anniversary, S4374, S4376 [20JN]

S. Res. 508, recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, S4639, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 510, National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month, S4640, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 512, Rice University anniversary, S4683, S4686 [27JN]

S. Res. 515, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, S4727 [28JN]

S. Res. 526, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, S5308 [24JY]

S. Res. 529, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 530, National Apprenticeship Act anniversary and National Registered Apprenticeship Month, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 539, National Chess Day, S5884, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 546, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 547, tribute to Sally K. Ride, S5993, S6013 [2AU]

S. Res. 552, National Principals Month, S6274, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 564, National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, S6465, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 565, National Day on Writing, S6466, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 568, National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 569, National Character Counts Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 570, National Parents as Teachers Day, S6467, S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 573, Teen Cancer Awareness Week, S6556 [20SE], S7638 [5DE]

S. Res. 579, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S6631, S6681 [21SE]

S. Res. 584, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 605, National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

S. Res. 606, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth anniversary, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

S. Res. 610, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program anniversary, S7459, S7639 [5DE]

S. Res. 625, recognize opening of National World War II Museum U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience, S8205, S8233 [19DE]

EDUCATION MINNESOTA (organization)

Remarks in House

Rohle, Jackie: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

EDWARD, ERICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1772 [15NO]

EDWARDS, ANGELA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1803 [27NO]

EDWARDS, ARTHUR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E745 [9MY]

EDWARDS, CLARENCE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E255 [27FE]

EDWARDS, DANIEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7124 [28NO]

EDWARDS, DONNA F. (a Representative from Maryland)

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H4908 [17JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H2647 [10MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1135 [1MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1100 [29FE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H6001 [13SE]

Civil liberties: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2212 [26AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H221 [31JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H6152 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA]

Dept. of Energy: consider water intensity in energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources (see H.R. 5827), H3161 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H6828 [17DE]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 1521), H3105 [17MY]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H5860 [11SE]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H3976 [21JN]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3734 [18JN]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3357), H6587 [3DE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H3915 [20JN]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H6280 [21SE]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H3976 [21JN]

Firearms: restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 263), H7360 [19DE]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H5131 [23JY]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6535 [29NO]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H6469 [27NO]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H6279 [21SE]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1642 [27MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5712 [2AU]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H4775 [10JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1846 [16AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H5079 [19JY]

Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H4064 [26JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H219 [31JA]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6429 [16NO]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H1807 [29MR]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 6175), H5200 [24JY]

National Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (see H.R. 5826), H3161 [18MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H4158 [27JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H3733 [18JN]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H5010 [18JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5860 [11SE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H3808 [19JN]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (see H.R. 6106), H4862 [12JY]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H4908 [17JY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H5079 [19JY]

Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see H.R. 797), H5711 [2AU]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5202 [24JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H3976 [21JN]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6312 [19OC]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H4064 [26JN]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H4869 [13JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H1847 [16AP]

——— reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H5079 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H2288 [27AP]

——— treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 529), H3733 [18JN]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H5861 [11SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6069 [18SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6429 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H1274 [7MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H6062 [14SE]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H1807 [29MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4864 [12JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (see H.R. 6434), H6150 [19SE]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (H.R. 6434), H6151 [19SE]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (H.R. 6311), H5709 [2AU]

Letters

Increase contribution by new Federal employees for defined retirement benefits: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H920 [17FE]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H919 [17FE]

——— Joseph A. Beaudoin, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), H920 [17FE]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: several domestic violence organizations, H2737 [16MY]

——— several immigration, religious, legal, and domestic violence organizations, H2736 [16MY]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2728 [16MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3 [6JA], H6281 [25SE]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1737 [28MR], H2336 [8MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4170 [28JN]

Congress: legislative process, H6282 [25SE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H5622 [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3374 [1JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6779• [13DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6779• [13DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H1923 [18AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H3280 [31MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2256, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2262 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H627 [8FE]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7486, H7490 [31DE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H919, H920 [17FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3374 [1JN]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H919, H920 [17FE]

Firearms: gun control, H6819 [17DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4790 [11JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4718 [10JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4170 [28JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2690, H2691 [15MY]

Medicare: reform, H700 [14FE]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: observance, E1622• [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6819 [17DE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H6282 [25SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4790 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4718 [10JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H5622 [1AU]

Prince George’s County, MD: tribute to firefighters, E358• [8MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3692 [8JN], H5689 [2AU]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H5025 [19JY]

Temple Hills, MD: anniversary of Crossland Vocational Center, H2825 [17MY]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H229 [1FE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2707, H2708, H2710, H2711 [15MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2707, H2708, H2709, H2710, H2711 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2706, H2707, H2708, H2709, H2710, H2711 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2728, H2736 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, E160• [8FE], E230• [17FE], E561• [17AP], E1336• [26JY], E1872• [4DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H683 [9FE], H1839 [16AP], H6577 [30NO]

Tributes

Boddie, David N., E255• [27FE]

Costello, Representative, H5911• [12SE]

Sullivan, John V., H1634 [27MR]

EDWARDS, JIMMIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1443, S1444 [7MR]

EDWARDS, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E827 [17MY]

EDWARDS, WILLIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5336 [31JY], E1265 [17JY]

EDWARDS AFB, CA

Bills and resolutions

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 6612), H6535 [29NO]

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7487 [31DE]

——— George Runner, California State Board of Equalization, H7487 [31DE]

——— Jackie Fisher, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, H7487 [31DE]

——— James C. Ledford, Jr., Mayor of Palmdale, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Jeff McElfresh, Palmdale, CA, Chamber of Commerce, H7488 [31DE]

——— R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster, CA, H7489 [31DE]

——— Stuart O. Witt, Mojave Air and Space Port, H7487 [31DE]

——— Tim Hughes, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., H7487 [31DE]

——— Vicki Medina, Antelope Valley, CA, Board of Trade, H7488 [31DE]

——— William T. Weil, Jr., California City, CA, Manager, H7489 [31DE]

——— Zack Scrivner, Kern County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H7488, H7489 [31DE]

Remarks in House

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7485–H7491 [31DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6612, redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7485 [31DE]

EDWARDSVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer: anniversary, E438 [26MR]

EDWARDSVILLE (IL) INTELLIGENCER

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E438 [26MR]

EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3335), S4417 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3335), S4421 [21JN]

Texts of

S. 3335, provisions, S4422 [21JN]

EFFINGHAM, IL

Remarks in House

St. Anthony High School: tribute to baseball team, E1512 [13SE]

EFFLER, CALLIE

Essays

Washington, DC, E992 [6JN]

EGERDAHL, BILL

Remarks in House

Government: role in everyday life, E1138 [26JN]

EGGE, ROBERT

Letters

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act, S325 [2FE]

EGGER, TERRANCE C.Z.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6533 [20SE]

EGLIN AFB, FL

Remarks in House

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Moczary, Steven: Air Force Association Eglin Chapter 365 Teacher of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

E–GOVERNMENT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Privacy: modernize and improve Federal privacy laws, S5913 [2AU]

EGYPT, ARAB REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6636 [21SE]

Articles and editorials

Coptic Pope Dies in Egypt Amid Church’s Struggles, H1523 [22MR]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Lawmakers Question Gift of 20 F–16s to Morsi’s Egypt, H6802 [13DE]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Obama—Egypt Not an Ally of US, but Not an Enemy (excerpt), H6804 [13DE]

Thousands Mourn Coptic Pope in Cairo, E417 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Courts: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Dept. of State: raise travel advisory for Egypt from ‘‘Travel Alert’’ to ‘‘Travel Warning’’ until all detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt (see H. Res. 546), H726 [14FE]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Foreign aid: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— condition security and economic assistance in order to advance U.S. national security interests in Egypt, including encouraging the advancement of political, economic, and religious freedom in Egypt (see H.R. 6657), H6806 [13DE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (see S. 3576), S6454 [19SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Foreign policy: call for the release of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 559), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 3670), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Letters

Limitations on U.S. assistance: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S6572 [21SE]

Provide limitations on U.S. assistance: James M. Loy and Michael W. Hagee, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council, S6571 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Courts: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Elections, H4637 [29JN]

Foreign aid: condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H931, H933 [17FE], H3125 [18MY]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Foreign policy: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— reevaluate plan to gift Egypt with F–16 fighter jets, H6802–H6804 [13DE]

Human rights: call for release of political prisoners, H550 [7FE], H587 [8FE]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to support of opposition groups, H5870 [12SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, H6391–H6395 [15NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H930–H934 [17FE], H1123 [1MR], H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6267 [21SE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5932 [13SE], E1587 [21SE]

U.S. policy, H5334 [31JY], H5850 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

Foreign aid: condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance, S6488–S6490 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6473 [19SE], S6476, S6517–S6519 [20SE], S6564–S6577, S6579–S6585, S6596–S6601 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6579 [21SE]

——— condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

——— tribute to release of U.S. citizens, S1175–S1178 [1MR]

Human rights: suspend foreign aid until U.S. political prisoners are released, S405 [9FE], S593, S599 [14FE], S672 [15FE], S821, S822 [16FE]

Middle East: U.S. policy, S6296 [13SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Terrorism: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

Reports filed

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

S. Res. 372, recognize importance of relationship of Egypt with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

EHLER-VOCK, KAYLEIGH

Essays

State of the Union, S124 [26JA]

EHRET, JASON

Remarks in House

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

EHRHARDT, JACK, JR.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

EICHORN, HARRY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1674 [2OC]

EICHTEN, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E33 [18JA]

EICKENBERG, ELIZABETH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5412 [25JY]

EIELSON AFB, AK

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: prevent relocation of F–16 aircraft from Eielson AFB, AK (see S. 2073), S350 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: submit report evaluating upside potential of Eielson AFB, AK, before dismantling or relocation of assets, S7290 [30NO]

EISEN, HARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1312 [24JY]

EISENHARDT, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E299 [1MR]

EKARD, WALTER F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1862 [3DE]

EL CAJON, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1729 [30OC]

EL DORADO COUNTY, CA

Bills and resolutions

BLM: convey to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 6532), H6275 [21SE]

Remarks in House

California: anniversary of Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, E278 [29FE]

EL PASO, TX

Remarks in House

Douglas Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1622 [21SE]

El Paso Independent School District: ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award recipient, E1048 [15JN]

El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra: tribute to Dipolmatic International Cultural Exchange Tour, E1149 [27JN]

Mission Early College High School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1651 [21SE]

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

EL PASO COUNTY, CO

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (see S. 2341), S2655 [24AP] (see H.R. 4073), H943 [17FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), H5432, H5433 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), S8552 [30DE]

Reports filed

Dept. of Agriculture Acceptance of the Quitclaim, Disclaimer, and Relinquishment of a Railroad Right of Way Within and Adjacent to Pike National Forest: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4073) (H. Rept. 112–599), H4906 [17JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4073, Dept. of Agriculture acceptance of quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co., H5432 [31JY]

EL PASO COUNTY, TX

Resolutions by organizations

National security and veterans’ benefits funding: El Paso County, TX, Commissioners Court, E439 [26MR]

EL SALVADOR, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Cloture motions

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Letters

Nomination of Mari C. Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador: several former El Salvador Ministers of Foreign Relations, S4175 [14JN]

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Secret Service: call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia and El Salvador, H2138 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Aponte, Mari C.: confirmation as Ambassador to El Salvador, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4174–S4176, S4181 [14JN]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, unanimous-consent agreement, S4170 [14JN]

Democracy: efforts, S5655 [30JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Human rights: condemn international human rights violations against women and human trafficking, S2477, S2478 [18AP]

Reports filed

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST PRESERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4131), E301 [1MR]

ELBERT, AMY

Remarks in Senate

Iowa: tribute to Everybody Wins! Iowa program, S67 [24JA]

ELDER, JOHN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1010 [7JN]

ELDER CARE TAX CREDIT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3820), H158 [24JA]

ELDERLY see Senior Citizens

ELDERSBURG, MD

Remarks in House

Oklahoma Road Middle School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, H3108 [18MY]

ELDON, MO

Remarks in House

Eldon High School: tribute to FFA Knowledge team, E1737 [9NO]

ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Voting: ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote (see S. 3657), S7458 [5DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

ELECTIONS related term(s) Fundraising; Political Campaigns; Voting

Amendments

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S7307 [30NO]

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

Colleges Take a Leap Into Voter Registration, E1703 [16OC]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Law Misused for Political Ends, H7322 [19DE]

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Real Referendum, E1682 [5OC]

Ryan Plan Puts GOP in Long-Term Bind, H1655 [28MR]

Taking It to the Street, E1115–E1118 [21JN]

They Have Very Short Memories, S1668 [14MR]

Voter ID Mess Subverts an American Birthright, H5119 [23JY]

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 36), S1195 [1MR]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Congress: establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (see H.J. Res. 122), H7264 [18DE]

Constitutional amendments: authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H3733 [18JN]

——— constitutional amendment to increase by 29 votes the number of electoral votes awarded to the candidate for President who receives the largest percentage of the popular vote (see H.J. Res. 121), H6314 [23OC]

——— contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see S. 3635), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6590), H6396 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior: require disclosure of political contributions as a condition of accepting bids for oil and gas leases of Federal lands (see H.R. 6041), H4156 [27JN]

District of Columbia: revise the timing of special elections for local office (see H.R. 3902), H511 [6FE]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 6259), H5628 [1AU]

——— reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: make voting in a Federal election by an unlawfully present alien an aggravated felony (see S. 3579), S6545 [20SE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Labor unions: require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (see H.R. 6322), H5706 [2AU]

Members of Congress: reduce pay of Members who miss votes because of campaigning for election to another office (see H.R. 6108), H4862 [12JY]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (see H.R. 3846), H218 [31JA]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see S. Res. 572), S6546 [20SE] (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (see H.J. Res. 100), H78 [18JA]

——— eliminate certain contribution limitations and require political committees to post information on contributions received by the committees on their websites (see H.R. 6197), H5291 [25JY]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office (see H.R. 4186), H1304 [8MR]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see S. 2170), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4152), H1272 [7MR]

——— prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see H.R. 5815), H3103 [17MY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY] (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections (see S. 3312), S4299 [19JN]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections, create similar system for congressional elections, and strengthen rules on political action committees (see H.R. 6448), H6230 [20SE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Taiwan: support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (see S. Res. 542), S5978 [2AU]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Ukraine: ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H4868 [13JY]

Voting: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (see H.R. 4183), H1304 [8MR]

——— condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (see H.R. 5828), H3161 [18MY]

——— ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote (see S. 3657), S7458 [5DE]

——— establish standards for publication of poll tapes used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5814), H3102 [17MY]

——— express that it is not a violation of the equal protection clause to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services or overseas citizens to exercise right to vote (see H. Res. 799), H6232 [20SE]

——— increase penalties for crimes involving registration or voting and require use of automated tagging and tracing services for balloting materials transmitted to absent uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6593), H6428 [16NO]

——— modernize State voting systems by allowing for increased use of the Internet in voter registration, automated registration of certain individuals, and shortening voter wait times and early voting (see H.R. 6632), H6622 [4DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6060 [14SE]

——— prohibit tactics that discourage college students from registering to vote or voting and allow use of school-issued photo identification when photo identification is required to vote (see H.R. 3978), H640 [8FE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require driver’s license applicants in a new State to indicate whether that State is the applicant’s residence for purposes of registering to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 6386), H5922 [12SE]

——— require each individual who desires to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate election official with a government-issued photo identification (see H.R. 5971), H3807 [19JN] (see H.R. 6408), H6000 [13SE]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

——— require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (see H.R. 4126), H1133 [1MR]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

——— require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Allison Mock, E335 [7MR]

——— Irene Cofie, E625 [24AP]

——— Katelyn Moody, E628 [24AP]

——— Mah-Rulch Mohammad, E813 [16MY]

——— Meredith Brandt, E421 [22MR]

——— Rima Patel, E810 [16MY]

Letters

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, and Florida State Conference of the NAACP, E98–E100 [31JA]

Impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation: several Representatives, H101 [23JA]

IRS enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity: Senator Levin, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6429, S6432 [19SE]

——— Steven T. Miller, IRS, S6430–S6432 [19SE]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election: Representative Jackson Lee, H2307 [7MY]

——— Ronald Weich, Dept. of Justice, H2307 [7MY]

——— Thomas E. Perez, Dept. of Justice, H2307 [7MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Voter suppression legislation by State, H2310 [7MY]

Motions

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 36), H1144 [5MR]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), H1143 [5MR]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Congress: establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 122), H6856 [18DE]

Constitutional amendments: authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns, H3959 [21JN]

——— authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (H.J. Res. 111), H4788 [11JY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: denial of access by States to Systematic Alienation Verification Entitlement (SAVE) database to identify noncitizens among registered voters, H3584 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, H2304–H2310 [7MY], H2638 [10MY], H3107 [18MY], H4659 [9JY], H4707 [10JY], H4824 [11JY]

——— prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544–H2547 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to bring action against States for implementation of State law requiring voter identification, H2504, H2505 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (H.R. 6590), H6510 [29NO]

Dept. of the Interior: require disclosure of political contributions as a condition of accepting bids for oil and gas leases of Federal lands, H5170 [24JY]

District of Columbia: history as a municipality and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, H1127–H1129 [1MR], H4643 [29JN]

——— provide full voting representation in Congress, H1831 [16AP]

——— revise the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 3902), H1085–H1087 [29FE], E147 [6FE]

——— tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— elections, H4637 [29JN]

FCC: require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1617, H1620, H1621 [27MR]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5687 [2AU]

Florida: passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, E98–E100 [31JA]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, H6432 [27NO], H6538 [30NO]

——— limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

Gingrich, Newt: campaign for nomination to be Republican Party Presidential candidate and implementation of Republican Party national agenda, H121 [24JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund, E1434 [3AU]

Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff, H7322 [19DE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E721, E728 [8MY], E747 [9MY], E758, E775 [10MY], E785, E790, E792, E803 [15MY], E809, E810, E817, E819, E822 [16MY], E829, E830, E838 [17MY], E845, E855, E857, E859, E875 [18MY], E881 [22MY], E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to reelection as President of Taiwan, E33 [18JA], E185 [14FE], E486 [29MR], E697 [27AP]

Maine: referendum to allow same-sex marriage, H387 [2FE]

Mining and mineral resources: condition new mining permits on disclosure of Federal political contributions made by applicant during preceding five years, H4835 [12JY]

——— require companies that earn a profit mining on public lands to disclose political campaign contributions, H4794 [11JY]

National Commission for Independent Redistricting: establish (H.R. 3846), H224 [1FE], E100 [31JA]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (H. Res. 758), E1423 [3AU]

Northwestern University: tribute to efforts to increase student voter registration with UVote Project, E1703 [16OC]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, H5929 [13SE]

——— constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (H.J. Res. 100), H128 [24JA], H7476 [31DE]

——— lack of civility in political campaigns, H6458–H6460 [27NO]

——— permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743, H5744 [10SE]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7320–H7323 [19DE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR], H3744 [19JN], H4074 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE], H5622 [1AU]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections (H.R. 414), H6115 [19SE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (H.R. 6426), E1527 [14SE]

Puerto Rico: plebiscite to determine status of territory, H6156 [20SE], H6346 [14NO]

Republican Party: relationship with Hispanic American community, H6372 [15NO]

Russia: elections, H1137 [5MR]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Small business: require public disclosure of political contributions, H1287 [8MR]

States: impact of congressional redistricting, H507 [6FE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (H.R. 5912), H6113–H6115 [19SE], E1616 [21SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

Ukraine: ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (H. Res. 730), H5698 [2AU]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (H.R. 5828), E862 [18MY]

——— ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, H5870 [12SE]

——— impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H94–H102 [23JA], H503–H510 [6FE], H2304–H2310 [7MY], H3729 [18JN], H5118–H5122 [23JY], H5209, H5212 [25JY], H5537 [1AU], H6072 [19SE], H6153, H6159, H6162 [20SE], H6237 [21SE], E98 [31JA], E1301 [23JY], E1427 [3AU]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office, H2315 [7MY], H6072 [19SE]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (H.R. 3316), H503 [6FE]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (H.R. 6246), H5530 [1AU]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (H.R. 3317), H503 [6FE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, H94, H97, H101 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 36), S1368 [1MR]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), S1368 [1MR]

Congress: establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 122), S8251 [20DE]

Constitutional amendments: contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S102–S106 [26JA], S285 [2FE], S1442 [7MR], S3472 [23MY], S5018, S5019 [16JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S6023, S6025 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, S1663 [14MR], S3956 [12JN], S4869 [11JY]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (S. 3635), S6857, S6858 [15NO], S7696 [10DE]

District of Columbia: revise the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 3902), S4980 [12JY]

Egypt: condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

Florida: condemn State legislation that surpressed the ability of residents to register and vote in the Federal election, S6724 [13NO]

——— lawsuit by Dept. of Justice to prevent purge of noncitizens from voter rolls, S3958 [12JN]

——— passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, S90 [26JA], S3958 [12JN]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

IRS: enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity, S6428 [19SE]

Koch Industries, Inc.: characterization relative to corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5177 [19JY]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S2960 [8MY], S3037 [9MY], S3126 [14MY], S3171 [15MY], S3420 [22MY], S3621 [24MY]

Meadow Bridge, WV: tribute to Meadow Bridge High School student voter registration campaign, S2668 [25AP]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE], S2587, S2588 [23AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2559, S2568–S2579 [23AP], S2616–S2630 [24AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2538 [19AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S880–S882 [17FE], S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Political campaigns: assessment of elections, S6716, S6717 [13NO]

——— assessment of Presidential candidates, S6393, S6395, S6421 [19SE], S6497 [20SE], S6590 [21SE]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S1461 [7MR], S7307, S7308 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100, S101, S104, S109, S110 [26JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938–S1940 [21MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (S. 750), S285 [2FE]

Political ethics: contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections, S881 [17FE]

Postal Service: consider effect of closure or consolidation of post offices on voting by mail and provide for a moratorium on closure or consolidation of post offices to protect voting by mail, S2641 [24AP]

Romney, Mitt: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Senate: require all Senate candidates file quarterly campaign finance reports electronically with the FEC, S249 [1FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, S4452–S4455 [25JN]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Taiwan: support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (S. Res. 542), S5991 [2AU], S6438 [19SE]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, S4264 [19JN], S4385 [21JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (S. 3257), S3688 [4JN]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S90 [26JA], S2913 [7MY], S3958 [12JN], S6724, S6725 [13NO], S7758 [12DE]

Wisconsin: results of recall election to remove Scott Walker as Governor, S3773–S3775 [6JN]

Reports

National Election in Taiwan: International Election Observers Mission, S6438–S6440 [19SE]

Reports filed

District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3902) (S. Rept. 112–186), S5046 [16JY]

Hatch Act Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2170) (S. Rept. 112–211), S6339 [13SE]

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Statements

Indiana Senate Race and the Direction of American Politics and the Republican Party: Senator Lugar, S3055 [10MY]

Texts of

H.J. Res. 122, establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes, H6856 [18DE]

H.R. 406, permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate, H5743 [10SE]

H.R. 3902, District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act, H1085 [29FE]

H.R. 5912, prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction, H6113 [19SE]

S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act, S1461 [7MR], H7320 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) establishment, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1143 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 36, use of Capitol rotunda and Emancipation Hall for Presidential inauguration ceremonies, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1144 [5MR]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 542, support efforts by Taiwan to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations, S5990 [2AU]

S. Res. 572, National Month of Voter Registration, S6555 [20SE]

ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) Power Resources

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6017, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3641, S3657 [24MY]

Articles and editorials

China’s Solyndra Economy, H6015 [14SE]

Puff, the Magic Drag on the Economy—Time To Let the Pernicious Production Tax Credit for Wind Power Blow Away, S6530 [20SE]

Republicans Blow With the Wind—Another Industry Wants To Keep Its Taxpayer Subsidies, S1453 [7MR]

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, S670 [15FE]

Turbines in the Backyard—The Sound and the Strobes, S669 [15FE]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

Wind Farms Multiply, Fueling Clashes With Nearby Residents, S670 [15FE]

Wind Power Faces Taxing Headwind, S5055 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 5625), H2443 [8MY]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

——— establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

——— establish the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 4230), H1496 [21MR]

——— improve energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters (see H.R. 3817), H158 [24JA]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (see H. Res. 779), H5922 [12SE]

——— prohibit enforcement of regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers (see S. 3408), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 5935), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H1976 [18AP]

Ecology and environment: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

EPA: express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

——— protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

——— recognize as the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy and should be fully utilized in pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy (see H. Res. 579), H1305 [8MR]

National Journeymen Linemen Day: designate (see H. Res. 561), H944 [17FE]

National security: promote civil defense and power generation (see H. Res. 762), H5707 [2AU]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Public utilities: authorize the obtaining of national criminal history background checks of certain employees in sensitive positions (see S. 3707), S8364 [21DE]

——— establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities (see H.R. 5967), H3806 [19JN]

Rural Electrification Act: amend (see H.R. 5896), H3480 [5JN]

Tariff: AC electric motors (see H.R. 5094, 5095, 5098, 5099, 5101, 5102), H2269 [27AP]

——— adjustable metal lighting fixtures (see S. 2422), S2822 [26AP]

——— aluminum lamp-holder housings (see S. 2415), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5132), H2270 [27AP]

——— banana jack connectors (see H.R. 5136), H2270 [27AP]

——— brass lamp-holder housings (see S. 2416), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5137), H2270 [27AP]

——— dry nickel-metal hydride batteries (see H.R. 5420), H2318 [7MY]

——— electrical connectors (see S. 2418), S2822 [26AP]

——— electrical transformers (see S. 2805), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5140), H2270 [27AP]

——— instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities parts or accessories (see H.R. 4393), H1977 [18AP]

——— instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities subassemblies (see H.R. 4392), H1977 [18AP]

——— insulated cable for a voltage of less than or equal to 1000 volts (see H.R. 5417), H2318 [7MY]

——— lead-acid storage 12-volt batteries (see H.R. 5414), H2318 [7MY]

——— lithium-ion batteries (see H.R. 5418), H2318 [7MY]

——— lithium-ion electrical storage batteries (see S. 2334), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4911), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5421), H2318 [7MY]

——— nightlights made of plastic (see S. 2423), S2822 [26AP]

——— plastic lamp-holder housings (see S. 2413), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5138), H2270 [27AP]

——— porcelain lamp-holder housings (see S. 2414), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5131), H2270 [27AP]

——— power distributors (see H.R. 5419), H2318 [7MY]

——— power supplies between 150 watts and 500 watts (see H.R. 5410), H2318 [7MY]

——— 6-volt batteries (see H.R. 5141), H2270 [27AP]

——— surge protectors (see S. 2420), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5134), H2270 [27AP]

——— tamper resistant ground fault circuit interrupters (see S. 2421), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5135), H2270 [27AP]

——— time switches (see S. 2419), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5130), H2270 [27AP]

——— 12-volt batteries (see H.R. 5139), H2270 [27AP]

——— wind turbine generator power panels (see S. 2952), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5494), H2319 [7MY]

——— wind turbine generator switchgear assemblies and panel boards (see S. 2961), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5495), H2319 [7MY]

Taxation: clarify that paper which is commonly recycled does not constitute a qualified energy resource under the renewable electricity production credit (see S. 2143), S1147 [29FE]

——— extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles (see S. 2161), S1422 [6MR]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2201), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see H.R. 6437), H6150 [19SE]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to renewable energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S3838 [7JN]

——— extend the energy efficient appliance credit (see H.R. 6056), H4603 [28JN]

——— improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see S. 3352), S4724 [28JN]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

——— increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (see H.R. 6323), H5706 [2AU]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6578 [30NO] (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— provide an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid (see H.R. 4096), H1016 [28FE]

——— provide grants in lieu of expensing for energy efficient commercial buildings placed in service by manufacturers (see H.R. 6403), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (see H.R. 6631), H6622 [4DE]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]

Factsheets

Average American Wind Farm, S676 [15FE]

Letters

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act: Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization), H1181 [6MR]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H1181 [6MR]

——— several environmental organizations, H1181 [6MR]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Burt Hamner, Hydrovolts, Inc., H4668 [9JY]

——— John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H4668 [9JY]

——— Representative McMorris Rodgers, H4668 [9JY]

No More Solyndras Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6008 [14SE]

Wind power production tax credit extension: Colorado congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— Iowa congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— several businesses, S6400 [19SE]

Motions

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6022 [14SE]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181–H1188 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (H.R. 5625), H3985, H3986 [26JN]

Central Electric Co.: anniversary, E1356 [31JY]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H3427, H3461, H3462 [5JN], E1023 [7JN]

Dept. of Energy: Batteries and Electric Drive Technology Program funding, H3493 [6JN]

——— clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— ensure the innovative technology loan guarantee program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016, H6019–H6022 [14SE]

——— innovative technology loan guarantee program nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5930, H5932 [13SE], H6004–H6024, H6049 [14SE], E1549 [18SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), motion to recommit, H6022, H6023 [14SE]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands, H3886, H3887 [20JN]

Ecology and environment: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5602–H5604 [1AU], E1426 [3AU]

EPA: require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), H5650 [2AU]

Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H6357–H6362 [14NO]

Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower (H.R. 795), H1177 [6MR]

——— improve (H.R. 5892), H4666–H4672 [9JY]

Motor vehicles: provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, development, and manufacturing, H976 [28FE]

National Journeymen Linemen Day: designate (H. Res. 561), E567 [18AP], E591 [19AP]

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, H3710 [18JN]

Peabody Energy, Inc.: call for investigation into contracts with public power organizations to fund Prairie State Energy Campus in Marissa, IL, and impact on consumer electricity rates, H6161 [20SE], H6236 [21SE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H130 [24JA], H174–H177 [25JA], H362, H364 [1FE], H629–H636 [8FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H951, H957, H958 [27FE], H970, H1007 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1156 [6MR], H1220, H1222 [7MR], H2058, H2059 [24AP], H3817 [20JN], H3958 [21JN], H5986 [13SE], E122 [2FE]

Prairie State Energy Campus, LLC: tribute, H6472 [28NO]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities, H6241, H6242 [21SE]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable energy standard, H3819, H3884 [20JN]

——— facilitate development of offshore wind energy resources, H3920, H3921 [21JN]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), H5649 [2AU]

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: anniversary, E1816 [27NO]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, H5168, H5169 [24JY], H6171 [20SE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (H.R. 3307), H1007 [28FE], H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H4660 [9JY], H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE], H6022, H6023 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6348, H6349 [14NO], H6380 [15NO], H6538 [30NO], H6707, H6713, H6714 [12DE], H6797 [13DE], E1208 [9JY]

——— increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (H.R. 6323), E1427 [3AU]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (H.R. 3238), H778 [15FE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from wind, H1007 [28FE]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (H.R. 6631), E1875 [4DE]

Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative Association: anniversary, E484 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: Corps of Engineers electric power infrastructure project funding, S4844 [11JY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

Climate: impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

Depts. of Agriculture and Transportation: conduct study of rural transportation issues relative to movement of agricultural products and domestically produced renewable fuels and resources for electricity production, S4350 [20JN]

EPA: establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (H.R. 1402), S6007 [2AU]

Hydroelectric power: encourage research and development of hydropower technologies, S3126 [14MY]

Oakland, CA: tribute to East Bay Municipal Utility District for renewable energy project, S2236 [29MR]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— facilitate planning, construction, and operation of a secure national clean energy grid, S5839 [1AU]

——— national energy policy, S487–S489 [9FE], S810 [16FE], S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S1453 [7MR], S1662 [14MR], S1707–S1709 [15MR], S2070–S2076 [27MR], S2128, S2134 [28MR], S2192–S2197, S2216 [29MR], S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4185 [14JN], S4659 [27JN], S5721 [31JY]

Public utilities: infrastructure funding, S4843–S4845 [11JY]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3657 [24MY]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (S. 2201), S1737 [15MR], S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4254 [19JN]

——— extend production tax credit for nuclear power, S2130 [28MR]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S668, S674–S679 [15FE], S831, S832 [16FE], S1452 [7MR], S2129 [28MR], S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4165 [14JN], S4254 [19JN], S4380 [21JN], S4795–S4798 [10JY], S4841 [11JY], S4921 [12JY], S5055, S5056 [17JY], S5098 [18JY], S5176 [19JY], S5421 [26JY], S5712, S5721 [31JY], S5809, S5810 [1AU], S5924, S5925 [2AU], S6078, S6101 [11SE], S6244 [12SE], S6292 [13SE], S6399 [19SE], S6530 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S6833, S6846 [15NO], S6918, S6919 [27NO], S7134 [29NO], S7645 [6DE], S7716–S7718 [11DE], S7760 [12DE], S7995, S7997, S8026 [13DE], S8162 [19DE]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to renewable energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (S. 3275), S3841 [7JN]

U.N.: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change endangerment findings relative to impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S5856 [1AU]

Reports filed

Battery Recharging Stations Establishment for Privately Owned Vehicles in House of Representatives Parking Areas at No Net Cost to Federal Government: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1402) (H. Rept. 112–625), H5326 [26JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Geothermal Production Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 112–563), H4654 [29JN]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1684) (S. Rept. 112–263), S8363 [21DE]

No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

Planning for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4381) (H. Rept. 112–530), H3706 [15JN]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4273) (H. Rept. 112–586), H4684 [9JY]

South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 461) (S. Rept. 112–130), S42 [23JA]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 112–111), S41 [23JA]

Statements

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power: Doug Fredrickson, Blattner Energy, Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Shanelle Montan, enXco, Inc., E1208 [9JY]

——— Tim Maag, M.A. Mortenson Co., E1209 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

H.R. 1402, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in House of Representatives parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, H5650 [2AU]

H.R. 4273, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act, H5602 [1AU]

H.R. 5625, Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act, H3985 [26JN]

H.R. 5892, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4666–H4668 [9JY]

S. 739, battery recharging stations establishment for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, S3657 [24MY], H5649 [2AU]

S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

S. 3275, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, S3842 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 61, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, S7687 [6DE]

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PRIVACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Information technology: clarify and update standards for government and law enforcement access to stored communications and customer records (see H.R. 6339), H5706 [2AU]

Letters

Improve privacy of electronic communications: several organizations, S5914 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications, S5914 [2AU]

——— improve privacy of electronic communications (S. 1011), S66 [24JA]

ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3280 [17MY] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H1914 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), H4664–H4666 [9JY], E1283 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), S7751 [11DE]

Reports filed

Limit Fee Disclosure Requirement for an Automatic Teller Machine to the Screen of That Machine: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 112–576), H4654 [29JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4367, limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine, H4665 [9JY]

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

ELECTRONICS

Bills and resolutions

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Crime: make it unlawful to alter or remove the identification number of a mobile communications device (see S. 3186), S3174 [15MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H1914 [17AP]

Tariff: color flat panel video monitor screens (see H.R. 5142), H2270 [27AP]

——— complete digital process control systems designed for use with steam turbine generator sets for use in AP 1000 nuclear powerplants certified by the NRC (see H.R. 5218), H2272 [27AP]

——— electrically operated pencil sharpeners (see H.R. 5508), H2320 [7MY]

——— electronic drawing toys, electronic games, or educational toys cases or containers (see S. 2562), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 3045), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5489), H2319 [7MY]

——— epoxy molding compounds, of a kind used for encapsulating integrated circuits (see H.R. 5422), H2318 [7MY]

——— high-performance loudspeakers (see S. 2804), S2927 [7MY]

——— injection-molded ABS of PP cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys or electronic games (see S. 3046), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5490), H2319 [7MY]

——— instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities parts or accessories (see H.R. 4393), H1977 [18AP]

——— instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities subassemblies (see H.R. 4392), H1977 [18AP]

——— knit garments with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3063), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4985), H2267 [27AP]

——— knit tank tops with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3062), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4984), H2267 [27AP]

——— light emitting diode (LED) cooler modules (LCM) (see H.R. 5477), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) display modules (LDM) (see H.R. 5480), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) down light modules (DLM) (see H.R. 5479), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) drivers (see H.R. 5484), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) line modules (see H.R. 5481), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) spot light modules (SLM) (see H.R. 5483), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) Tubular LED (TLED) (see H.R. 5478), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) twistable down light modules (TDLM) (see H.R. 5482), H2319 [7MY]

——— liquid crystal display (LCD) panel assemblies (see H.R. 5550), H2441 [8MY]

——— liquid dielectric transformers (see H.R. 5215), H2272 [27AP]

——— liquidation or reliquidation of digital still image video cameras (see S. 2949), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5324), H2275 [27AP]

——— metal halide lamps designed for use in video projectors (see S. 2573), S2923 [7MY]

——— occupancy sensors (see S. 2417), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5133), H2270 [27AP]

——— portable electric grills (see H.R. 4644), H2123 [25AP]

——— power electronics boxes and static converter composite units (see S. 2332), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4903), H2205 [26AP]

——— self-contained, single-element unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic microphones (see H.R. 4821), H2203 [26AP]

——— single-driver sound isolating earphones (see H.R. 4820), H2203 [26AP]

——— sound-isolating earphones with multiple balanced armature speakers (see H.R. 4819), H2203 [26AP]

——— sports bras with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3061), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4983), H2267 [27AP]

——— subassemblies for measuring equipment for telecommunications (see S. 2586), S2923 [7MY]

——— wide-range high sensitivity zoom security cameras (see S. 2572), S2923 [7MY]

Taxation: extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

Telecommunications: prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

——— require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

Voting: require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

Letters

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Edward Wytkind, Transportation Trades Dept., AFL–CIO, H4007 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), H4664–H4666 [9JY], E1283 [19JY]

Taxation: extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials, H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4007 [26JN]

Voting: require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (H.R. 6246), H5530 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

FCC: reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), S7751 [11DE]

Reports filed

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Limit Fee Disclosure Requirement for an Automatic Teller Machine to the Screen of That Machine: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 112–576), H4654 [29JN]

Location Privacy Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1223), S8071 [17DE]

Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1449) (S. Rept. 112–261), S8363 [21DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4367, limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine, H4665 [9JY]

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see S. 3578), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

——— amend Impact Aid Program to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

——— assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (see H.R. 6376), H5859 [11SE]

——— encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 6714), H7435 [27DE]

——— establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program (see H.R. 6230), H5331 [30JY]

——— establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

Education: authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 5436), H2318 [7MY]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: remove mandated testing provisions (see H.R. 5654), H2565 [9MY]

Schools: help close the gaps in principal preparation and provide new principals with the support and tools they need to meet the complex challenges of school leadership (see H.R. 4113), H1100 [29FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (H.R. 6376), E1473 [11SE]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

Education: improve teacher quality and increase access to effective teachers, H5956 [13SE]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (H.R. 5876), H3275 [31MY]

Green Lake, WI: tribute to the Green Lake School District for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, H1644 [28MR], H2459 [9MY]

——— address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1648), H3809, H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 458), E1103 [21JN]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, S7680 [6DE]

——— allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

Education: funding, S6088–S6091 [11SE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (S. 506), S1928 [21MR]

Reports filed

Amend: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Texts of

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

ELHEBSHI, HANA

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hana Elhebshi, S1500 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

ELIAS, RACHEL

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E716 [7MY]

ELIMINATE PRIVACY NOTICE CONFUSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Statements

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5817, provisions, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE AND INEFFICIENT TAXPAYER SPENDING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

ELIOT, ME

Remarks in Senate

Eliot Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S67 [24JA]

ELIZABETH, NJ

Remarks in House

Union County Vocational-Technical High School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1587 [21SE]

ELIZABETHTON, TN

Remarks in House

Bowers, Arthur B. (Deacon): Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

Articles and editorials

Swopes Celebrate 60 Years in Business, S2159 [28MR]

ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) NEWS-ENTERPRISE

Articles and editorials

Swopes Celebrate 60 Years in Business, S2159 [28MR]

ELIZARES, BRANDON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

ELKO COUNTY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see H.R. 3815), H158 [24JA]

ELKO MOTOCROSS AND TRIBAL CONVEYANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3815), H158 [24JA]

ELLARD, GEORGE

Letters

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

ELLIOTT, LYDIA M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1849 [29NO]

ELLIOTT, SUSAN MARSH

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4298 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

ELLIOTT-PARHAM, MARYK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E491 [29MR]

ELLIS, EMMIT, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1709 [19OC]

ELLIS, GLENN, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E130 [3FE]

ELLIS, JAMIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8132 [18DE]

ELLIS, KAIL

Remarks in House

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

ELLIS, LARRY W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1697 [12OC]

ELLIS, MELODY POOLE

Proclamations

Mrs. Melody Poole Ellis Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E779 [11MY]

ELLIS, RICK AND KELA

Remarks in House

Make a Difference Day Award: recipients, E590, E599 [19AP]

ELLIS, STEPHEN

Letters

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

ELLISON, KEITH (a Representative from Minnesota)

Amendments

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1154 [5MR], H1188 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3002 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5058, H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3620 [7JN]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5882 [12SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1252 [7MR]

Articles and editorials

Rare Win for Say on Pay, Sarah Morgan, Real-Time Advice (publication), H1253 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H2072 [24AP]

Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H2033 [19AP]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H2329 [7MY]

——— expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H803 [15FE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H5526 [31JY]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2028), H3700 [8JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H2072 [24AP]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1915 [17AP]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H2329 [7MY]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1543 [22MR]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H4656 [29JN]

——— require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living (see H.R. 2953), H6001 [13SE]

China: condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations of Uyghurs (see H. Res. 576), H1273 [7MR]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 2957), H1306 [8MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H2212 [26AP]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3703 [12JN]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2659), H1543 [22MR]

Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 892), H1100 [29FE]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies by public utility companies (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

——— encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

——— establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 2795), H2329 [7MY]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6062 [14SE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1912), H802 [15FE]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1572 [26MR]

——— post on departmental website the cost to each taxpayer of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya (see H.R. 3088), H1978 [18AP]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H2329 [7MY]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Energy: provide loan guarantees for energy efficiency upgrades to existing buildings (see H.R. 3221), H803 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H3363 [31MY]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 2607), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of HUD: establish program to create jobs and increase economic development in underserved areas by promoting cooperative development (see H.R. 3677), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H903 [16FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H5010 [18JY]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3700 [8JN]

——— make on time tuition payments for veterans enrolled in institutions of higher learning who are receiving Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program assistance (see H.R. 3462), H1210 [6MR]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H2663 [11MY]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

——— repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H2569 [9MY]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H1306 [8MR]

——— protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H5712 [2AU]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

——— eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H803 [15FE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5331 [30JY]

Drugs: reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H7425 [20DE]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 3502), H2329 [7MY]

Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H5526 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H903 [16FE]

Employment: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H6001 [13SE]

EPA: establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H3808 [19JN]

——— implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

——— prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see H.R. 2284), H802 [15FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H220 [31JA]

——— allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H6578 [30NO]

FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 2359), H1642 [27MR]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H6001 [13SE]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6578 [30NO]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5714), H2644 [10MY]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see H.R. 4221), H5292 [25JY]

——— require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 3646), H1101 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H1977 [18AP]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Hazardous substances: prohibit manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of coal tar sealants (see H.R. 4166), H1303 [8MR]

Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 1311), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H512 [6FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H4158 [27JN]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H7429 [21DE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H5202 [24JY]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 2981), H1498 [21MR]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3164 [18MY]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H944 [17FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1808 [29MR]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H1391 [19MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4656 [29JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2329 [7MY]

Medicaid: provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H6001 [13SE]

Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6413), H6536 [29NO]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6001 [13SE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H6535 [29NO]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H966 [27FE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H77 [18JA]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 831), H3915 [20JN]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H1978 [18AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H6623 [4DE]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6623 [4DE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 655), H2646 [10MY]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H3916 [20JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H3578 [6JN]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to include trails along Lake Superior’s north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota (see H.R. 5980), H5079 [19JY]

Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (see H.R. 6661), H6806 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H3578 [6JN]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4686 [9JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public debt: eliminate statutory limit and place limitations on the purposes for which public debt may be issued (see H.R. 2931), H6807 [13DE]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H5202 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H2034 [19AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H4908 [17JY]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H3734 [18JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1543 [22MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4657 [29JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5331 [30JY]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H6578 [30NO]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H512 [6FE]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5711 [2AU]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H5131 [23JY]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H4863 [12JY]

——— broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see H.R. 2698), H4605 [28JN]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4864 [12JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6280 [21SE]

——— expand availability of saver’s credit, make credit refundable, and provide Federal matching contributions into the retirement savings of the taxpayer (see H.R. 6472), H6231 [20SE]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4049), H6062 [14SE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H6469 [27NO]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H6429 [16NO]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H801 [15FE]

——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see H.R. 2151), H6344 [13NO]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H1210 [6MR]

——— limit deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation (see H.R. 382), H6001 [13SE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2033 [19AP]

——— make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see H.R. 689), H641 [8FE]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1274 [7MR]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H2033 [19AP]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H6061 [14SE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H803 [15FE]

——— repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see H.R. 2280), H571 [7FE]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H4157 [27JN]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see H. Res. 609), H2814 [16MY]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H182 [25JA]

Veterans: establish veterans’ treatment courts (see H.R. 2026), H79 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1808 [29MR]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6280 [21SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require State voter registration agencies that require government-issued photo identification to vote in Federal elections to provide such identification without charge upon request (see H.R. 4126), H1133 [1MR]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6429 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1498 [21MR]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H3363 [31MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6536 [29NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

Immigration: modify certain provisions of law relative to refugee resettlement (see H.R. 6460), H6231 [20SE]

India: anniversary of communal violence in Gujarat (see H. Res. 569), H1134 [1MR]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see H.R. 5745), H2713 [15MY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see H. Res. 549), H802 [15FE]

Tariff: ascorbic acid encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (see H.R. 5600), H2442 [8MY]

——— bamboo baskets (see H.R. 5607), H2442 [8MY]

——— bamboo kitchen devices (see H.R. 5608), H2442 [8MY]

——— bisphenol A bis(3-methacryloyloxypropyl) ether substituted dimethacylate (see H.R. 5602), H2442 [8MY]

——— catalytic converter mounting mats (see H.R. 5605), H2442 [8MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for micron-retention filters (see H.R. 5614), H2443 [8MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for nano-retention filters (see H.R. 5613), H2443 [8MY]

——— C5-8 perfluorocarbonalkanes (see H.R. 5599), H2442 [8MY]

——— C5-18 perfluorocarbon alkanes, perfluorocarbon amines, and/or perfluorocarbon ethers mixtures (see H.R. 5598), H2442 [8MY]

——— C1-3 perfluoroalkyl perfluoromorpholine (see H.R. 5597), H2442 [8MY]

——— copoly(acrylic acid/itaconic acid) (see H.R. 5603), H2442 [8MY]

——— coupon holders (see H.R. 5610), H2442 [8MY]

——— electric wine bottle openers (see H.R. 5609), H2442 [8MY]

——— inflatable swimming pools (see H.R. 5611), H2442 [8MY]

——— perfluorobutanesulfonyl fluoride (see H.R. 5596), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic children’s wallets (see H.R. 5606), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic fittings composed of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) resin (see H.R. 5612), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (see H.R. 5594), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (high flow) (see H.R. 5595), H2442 [8MY]

——— polycrystalline fibers (see H.R. 5604), H2442 [8MY]

——— potassium persulfate encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (see H.R. 5601), H2442 [8MY]

Taxation: impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6060 [14SE]

——— replace the mortgage interest deduction with a nonrefundable credit for indebtedness secured by a residence (see H.R. 6677), H7264 [18DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

Immigration: modify certain provisions of law relative to refugee resettlement (H.R. 6460), H6233 [20SE]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (H.R. 4318), H1806 [29MR]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (H.R. 5745), H2714 [15MY]

Tariff: ascorbic acid encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (H.R. 5600), H2445 [8MY]

——— bamboo baskets (H.R. 5607), H2445 [8MY]

——— bamboo kitchen devices (H.R. 5608), H2445 [8MY]

——— bisphenol A bis(3-methacryloyloxypropyl) ether substituted dimethacylate (H.R. 5602), H2445 [8MY]

——— catalytic converter mounting mats (H.R. 5605), H2445 [8MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for micron-retention filters (H.R. 5614), H2446 [8MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for nano-retention filters (H.R. 5613), H2446 [8MY]

——— C5-8 perfluorocarbonalkanes (H.R. 5599), H2445 [8MY]

——— C5-18 perfluorocarbon alkanes, perfluorocarbon amines, and/or perfluorocarbon ethers mixtures (H.R. 5598), H2445 [8MY]

——— C1-3 perfluoroalkyl perfluoromorpholine (H.R. 5597), H2445 [8MY]

——— copoly(acrylic acid/itaconic acid) (H.R. 5603), H2445 [8MY]

——— coupon holders (H.R. 5610), H2445 [8MY]

——— electric wine bottle openers (H.R. 5609), H2445 [8MY]

——— inflatable swimming pools (H.R. 5611), H2445 [8MY]

——— perfluorobutanesulfonyl fluoride (H.R. 5596), H2445 [8MY]

——— plastic children’s wallets (H.R. 5606), H2445 [8MY]

——— plastic fittings composed of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) resin (H.R. 5612), H2446 [8MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (H.R. 5594), H2445 [8MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (high flow) (H.R. 5595), H2445 [8MY]

——— polycrystalline fibers (H.R. 5604), H2445 [8MY]

——— potassium persulfate encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (H.R. 5601), H2445 [8MY]

Taxation: impose a tax on certain trading transactions (H.R. 6411), H6061 [14SE]

——— replace the mortgage interest deduction with a nonrefundable credit for indebtedness secured by a residence (H.R. 6677), H7264 [18DE]

Letters

Emerging growth companies’ requirement to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements: Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, H1253 [7MR]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H4710 [10JY], H6608 [4DE]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5888 [12SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H384 [2FE], H5869 [12SE]

Remarks

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1413 [20MR]

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

American Crystal Sugar Co.: decision to lockout factory workers at Moorhead, MN, H386 [2FE]

——— restart of negotiations to settle labor dispute and lockout at Moorhead, MN, factory, H3489 [6JN]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H814 [16FE]

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754• [14NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H895 [16FE], H1530, H1535 [22MR]

——— impact of entitlement programs, H1799–H1802 [29MR]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H429 [2FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1735 [28MR], H1798–H1802 [29MR], H5982–H5985 [13SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1189 [6MR]

——— ensure authorization of conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law shall not result in net job loss, H1189 [6MR]

Business and industry: require emerging growth companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1252, H1255 [7MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H428 [2FE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H3957 [21JN]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H670–H672 [9FE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H670 [9FE]

Congressional Progressive Caucus: characterization, H2017 [19AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE], H894, H895 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3020 [17MY]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5040 [19JY]

——— F–35B Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H3020 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5040, H5058 [19JY]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 3974), H1532 [22MR]

——— require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3692 [8JN], H3956, H3960 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H3960 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3620 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: impose penalty on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program grants for States with Stand Your Ground laws, H2392 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1085 [29FE]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H675, H676 [9FE], H5981 [13SE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6528, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534 [29NO], H7478 [31DE]

——— importance of job creation, H670 [9FE], H1531 [22MR], H1735 [28MR]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H670, H674, H675, H676 [9FE], H1530, H1535 [22MR]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H3695, H3696 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H5983 [13SE]

——— revitalize the middle class, H3957 [21JN]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns, H3959 [21JN]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H675 [9FE]

Federal employees: secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), H894, H895 [16FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3956, H3960 [21JN]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H674, H675 [9FE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3956, H3960 [21JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H4422 [28JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY], H4784 [11JY]

Hennepin County, MN: tribute to Hennipin Health program, H1920 [18AP]

History: anniversary of U.S.-Dakota War, E1968• [19DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4425 [28JN]

Iran: analysis of potential military strike as means to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H814 [16FE]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1088 [29FE]

Law enforcement: respect individual dignity and operate on the basis of what constitutes criminal behavior, H3620 [7JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5871 [12SE], H5980 [13SE]

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1534 [22MR]

Medicare: reform, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534 [29NO]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Hard Times Café, E1880• [5DE]

Minnesota: ensure certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest will still be open for recreational use, H5888 [12SE]

——— ensure that private property interests are not negatively impacted by exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5883, H5884 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5883, H5884 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), motion to recommit, H5888 [12SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H896 [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H341 [1FE], H428 [2FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY], H4784 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4422, H4423, H4424 [28JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H3960 [21JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3888 [20JN], H3957–H3959 [21JN]

——— eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production, H1800 [29MR]

——— national energy policy, H3958 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3956, H3960 [21JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2392 [8MY]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1252, H1255 [7MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H6528, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534 [29NO]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Dakota Jazz Club, E1612• [21SE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H2016 [19AP], H3959 [21JN]

Taxation: increase tax rates for millionaires and billionaires, H895 [16FE], H5981, H5984 [13SE]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, H3960 [21JN]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), H2015, H2016, H2017 [19AP]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H3959 [21JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H894, H895, H896, H897 [16FE], H1189 [6MR]

——— importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H1531 [22MR]

Votes: correction, H3110•, H3148 [18MY]

——— position on missed, H548• [7FE], E151• [7FE], E264• [28FE], E866• [18MY], E990• [6JN], E1225• [11JY], E1343• [26JY]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H5212 [25JY]

Tributes

Kelley, Katrina A., E1981• [21DE]

Kelley-Ariwoola, Karen, E474• [28MR]

Payne, Donald M., H1191 [6MR]

Wellstone, Paul D., E2042• [3JA]

White, Van, E1335• [26JY]

ELLISVILLE, MS

Remarks in House

Jones County Junior College: anniversary, H11 [17JA]

ELLMERS, RENEE L. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Agriculture: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H641 [8FE]

Budget: eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H2647 [10MY]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see H.R. 4094), H1135 [1MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H376 [1FE] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1742 [28MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H2034 [19AP]

——— repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3652), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H4864 [12JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2813 [16MY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H3268 [30MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2051), H1642 [27MR]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3977 [21JN]

Egypt: call for the release of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 559), H1135 [1MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H3661 [7JN]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2288 [27AP]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2329 [7MY]

——— require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3164 [18MY]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2647 [10MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5631 [1AU]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5328 [26JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5708), H4908 [17JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3733 [18JN]

Health: recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see H. Res. 152), H1978 [18AP]

——— repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H5705 [2AU]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H4656 [29JN]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H220 [31JA]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H4828 [11JY]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H5766 [10SE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1916 [17AP]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H4869 [13JY]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5712 [2AU]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H7264 [18DE]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5712 [2AU]

Medicare: delay implementation of hospital readmissions reduction program (see H.R. 3683), H5712 [2AU]

——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H5711 [2AU]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H5711 [2AU]

——— exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals (see H.R. 4127), H1133 [1MR]

——— repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H1391 [19MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H4685 [9JY]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2570 [9MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H513 [6FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H694 [9FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (see H. Res. 669), H3266 [30MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2715 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 763), H115 [23JA]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H1391 [19MR]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (see H.R. 4081), H1847 [16AP]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H2289 [27AP]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6274 [21SE]

——— modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (see H.R. 3042), H476 [3FE]

——— reform role of procurement center representatives in the Federal contracting acquisition process (see H.R. 3980), H1274 [7MR]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3578 [6JN]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 1086), H5711 [2AU]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (see H.R. 3851), H1210 [6MR]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H2212 [26AP]

——— increase penalties for contracting fraud (see H.R. 4206), H1847 [16AP]

——— modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 3850), H1017 [28FE]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H1210 [6MR]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6280 [21SE]

Social Security: permit hospitals to make incentive payments to physicians to promote quality and efficiency (see H.R. 6176), H5712 [2AU]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H1807 [29MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1642 [27MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H4775 [10JY]

Taxation: allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H4065 [26JN]

——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 3444), H3481 [5JN]

——— clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1306 [8MR]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2033 [19AP]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H2134 [25AP]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4157 [27JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H3733 [18JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H1154 [5MR]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1135 [1MR]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1154 [5MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2716 [15MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H1304 [8MR]

Jesse Helms Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Raleigh, NC: designate (see H.R. 6607), H6469 [27NO]

Tariff: ceiling fans for permanent installation (see H.R. 4917), H2205 [26AP]

——— methyl 2-[(4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-4,5-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole-1-carbonyl)sulfamoyl]benzoate, sodium salt (see H.R. 4537), H2065 [24AP]

——— permethrin (see H.R. 4538), H2065 [24AP]

——— tungsten carbide (see H.R. 4539), H2065 [24AP]

——— tungsten concentrate (see H.R. 4540), H2065 [24AP]

——— tungsten oxide (see H.R. 4541), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzyl chloride (see H.R. 4536), H2065 [24AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Transportation: modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (H.R. 4174), H1305 [8MR]

Jesse Helms Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Raleigh, NC: designate (H.R. 6607), H6469 [27NO]

Tariff: ceiling fans for permanent installation (H.R. 4917), H2210 [26AP]

——— methyl 2-[(4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-4,5-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole-1-carbonyl)sulfamoyl]benzoate, sodium salt (H.R. 4537), H2068 [24AP]

——— permethrin (H.R. 4538), H2068 [24AP]

——— tungsten carbide (H.R. 4539), H2068 [24AP]

——— tungsten concentrate (H.R. 4540), H2068 [24AP]

——— tungsten oxide (H.R. 4541), H2068 [24AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzyl chloride (H.R. 4536), H2068 [24AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1429 [21MR]

Remarks

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652• [25AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1693 [28MR]

Combat Medical Systems (business): tribute to opening of new Fayetteville, NC, office after original location was destroyed by tornado, E639• [25AP]

Dept. of Justice: Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding, H2733 [16MY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H916 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H142 [24JA]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1169 [6MR]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1464, H1465 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4763 [10JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4718 [10JY]

Jesse Helms Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Raleigh, NC: designate (H.R. 6607), E1900• [11DE]

Louisburg College: anniversary, E1398• [3AU]

Medicare: reform, H1693 [28MR]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H916 [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4763 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4718 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1464, H1465 [21MR]

Scott, Michelle: Dept. of Justice Federal Service Award recipient, E714• [7MY]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5544 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5544 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1999 [19AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2733 [16MY]

Tributes

Foutz, Kevin, E663• [26AP]

Lewis, Warren B., III (Sneak), E371• [16MR]

Payne, Thomas, E663• [26AP]

ELLNER, MARTIN AND RHODA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1888 [7DE]

ELLSWORTH, ROB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1763 [15NO]

ELLSWORTH, TOM

Prayers

House of Representatives, H2722 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2722 [16MY]

ELLSWORTH, WI

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1267 [18JY]

Hines, Dale: Wisconsin Agriculturist (publication) Master Agriculturist award recipient, E655 [25AP]

ELLSWORTH AFB, SD

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S3234 [16MY]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1667 [28SE]

Anniversary, H2820 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 464), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 464, Ellsworth AFB, SD, anniversary, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

ELLWOOD CITY, PA

Bills and resolutions

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building: designate (see S. 3386), S5047 [16JY] (see H.R. 5954), H3732 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5954), H6484, H6485 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5954), S8230 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5954, Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA, H6484 [28NO]

ELMENDORF, DOUGLAS W. (CBO Director)

Letters

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6527 [20SE]

Export Promotion Reform Act, H3254 [30MY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S4752 [29JN]

ELMIRA, NY

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to New York participants, E1280 [18JY]

ELSBURY, ANGELA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2803 [26AP]

ELSE, SUE

Letters

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S3228 [16MY]

ELVIS PRESLEY DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 818), H6469 [27NO]

ELWELL, SUSAN BLACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E764 [10MY]

EMANUEL, JANET J.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8308 [20DE]

EMANUEL, RAHM, (a former Representative from Illinois)

Letters

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: by, S2593 [23AP]

EMBASSIES

Amendments

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E1869 [4DE]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

Press releases

U.S. Embassy Dublin Issues Caution About Diversity Visa Email Scams: U.S. Embassy, Dublin, Ireland, H6544 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to support of opposition groups, H5870 [12SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H5987 [13SE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, H6591 [4DE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5932 [13SE], E1587 [21SE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8530–S8541 [30DE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

——— transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

Foreign Service: tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, S6845 [15NO]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

Reports

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi: Senators Lieberman and Collins, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8530–S8539 [30DE]

Reports filed

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

In the Matter of Arrests of Members of the House Outside the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–419), H1541 [22MR]

Statements

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840–H5842 [11SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 594, Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select) establishment, S6802 [14NO]

EMERGENCY COMMITTEE FOR AMERICAN TRADE

Letters

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3046 [17MY]

EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Remarks in House

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: economic effects of Troubled Asset Relief Program, H2314 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

EMERGENCY MEDIC TRANSITION (EMT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3884), H439 [2FE]

EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL see Health Care Professionals

EMERGENCY SERVICES COALITION FOR MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS

Letters

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H6440 [27NO]

EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXPANSION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Lee, H139 [24JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 589), H138 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H732 [15FE]

EMERSON, FRANK E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E314 [5MR]

EMERSON, JO ANN (a Representative from Missouri)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H441 [2FE]

Armed Forces: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 186), H3981 [25JN]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6328 [9NO]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6326 [6NO]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6505 [28NO]

Courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (see H.R. 5512), H2320 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4333), H1804 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H4065 [26JN]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H3177 [29MY]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1807 [29MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H5712 [2AU]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5631 [1AU]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3481 [5JN]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H950 [24FE]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H220 [31JA]

——— require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 360), H6279 [21SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2288 [27AP]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see H. Res. 702), H4065 [26JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4065 [26JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2288 [27AP]

——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H5631 [1AU]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5631 [1AU]

——— protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see H.R. 3859), H513 [6FE]

Members of Congress: support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 757), H5707 [2AU]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1112), H2329 [7MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3808 [19JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H726 [14FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2040 [23AP]

Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H726 [14FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H3981 [25JN]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H6344 [13NO]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see H. Res. 701), H4065 [26JN]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6469 [27NO]

Taxation: increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H5630 [1AU]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H2716 [15MY]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H5630 [1AU]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3105 [17MY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H3733 [18JN]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H3662 [7JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2716 [15MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H221 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 6192), H5291 [25JY]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see H.R. 6312), H5705 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for Inspector General oversight for Federal entities not otherwise subject to such oversight (see H.R. 6723), H7516 [31DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (H.R. 6192), H5292 [25JY]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (H.R. 6312), H5709 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for Inspector General oversight for Federal entities not otherwise subject to such oversight (H.R. 6723), H7516 [31DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), H4064 [26JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5656 [2AU]

Congress: results of congressional women’s softball game, H3783 [19JN]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3375 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, E805• [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228• [30MY]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502• [29MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3375 [1JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3228• [30MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4765• [10JY]

National Poison Prevention Week: observance, E347• [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4765• [10JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2767 [16MY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5656 [2AU]

Reports filed

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

Tributes

George, Homer, E347• [8MR]

Greene, Michael, E202• [15FE]

Murray, James W., E1215• [10JY]

Nickell, Frank, E1768• [15NO]

Roby, Representative, H3783 [19JN]

Thomas, Karen, E1776• [15NO]

Williams, Daniel W., E1221• [10JY]

EMERSON, MOLLIE

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E979 [5JN]

EMERY, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1804 [27NO]

EMMONS, MATTHEW

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1523 [13SE]

EMMONS, NANCY M. PIERSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1926 [13DE]

EMPACT (organization)

Letters

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3426 [22MY]

EMPLOYEE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4137), H1153 [5MR]

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT (ERISA)

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Insurance: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 4818), H2203 [26AP]

——— provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 4175), H1304 [8MR]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2030 [19AP]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 5981), H3914 [20JN]

——— permit access by individuals with covered pensions to certain disability benefits without penalty (see S. 3447), S5487 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (H.R. 2746), H4076 [27JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (H.R. 5981), E1093 [20JN]

——— pension funding relief reforms, H4627, H4628, H4629 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Pensions: reform funding rules, S1659 [14MR]

EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

EMPLOYMENT related term(s) Sexual Harassment; Unemployment

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6065 [10SE], S6110, S6111, S6112, S6113, S6233 [11SE], S6259, S6260, S6275, S6276, S6277, S6278, S6279, S6280, S6283 [12SE], S6346, S6347, S6348, S6349, S6350, S6351, S6357, S6358, S6360, S6361, S6363, S6368, S6369 [13SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5131 [23JY], H5251, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5266, H5267, H5268, H5269, H5270, H5271, H5273, H5274, H5275, H5276, H5277, H5278, H5280, H5282, H5283, H5284, H5286 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S6002, S6003, S6007 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1681 [14MR], S1693, S1694, S1742, S1747, S1754, S1755, S1756, S1757, S1758, S1759, S1760 [15MR], S1794, S1795, S1796, S1797, S1798, S1799, S1800, S1801, S1804, S1805, S1806, S1808, S1809, S1810, S1811, S1814 [19MR], S1851, S1852, S1853, S1854, S1855, S1856, S1857, S1858, S1860, S1863, S1865, S1868, S1870, S1871 [20MR], S1884 [21MR], H1245, H1249, H1250, H1251, H1252, H1256, H1257, H1259, H1260 [7MR], H1277, H1278, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284 [8MR], H1586 [27MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1231 [7MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8592, S8608 [31DE], H5588 [1AU], H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309, S5310, S5316 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4825, S4827, S4828, S4829, S4830 [10JY], S4884, S4885, S4896, S4897, S4898, S4899, S4900, S4912, S4914, S4915 [11JY], S4960, S4961, S4962, S4963, S4964, S4965, S4966, S4973, S4976, S4978 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139, S5140, S5141 [18JY], S5224, S5231, S5232, S5236, S5237 [19JY], S5263 [23JY]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Extend the Bush Tax Cuts Now, S3299 [21MY]

Failure To Deliver Solutions to Postal Service’s Problems, S2631 [24AP]

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc., Says Chinese Firms Owes It $7M, H6485 [28NO]

In the House, a Transportation Train Wreck, H527 [7FE]

Jim Booth Committed to Economic Development, S1676 [14MR]

Job Gains Reflect Hope a Recovery Is Blooming, H527 [7FE]

Payroll Tax Fight, H527 [7FE]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Rare Win for Say on Pay, H1253 [7MR]

Smite the Myth That Tax Cuts Create Jobs, S7396 [4DE]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Study Sees Cuts to Health Plans, H4712 [10JY]

They Have Very Short Memories, S1668 [14MR]

Unfinished War, E1367 [31JY]

VanHoose Lumber Since 1910, S905 [17FE]

Why Ryancare and Obamacare Looks So Similar, S2161 [28MR]

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see S. 2369), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4720), H2125 [25AP]

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

Armed Forces: grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5290 [25JY]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

——— provide for employment of additional instructor for Junior ROTC units in which a large percentage of the student population is enrolled (see H.R. 6471), H6231 [20SE]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

——— increase maximum pay for services rendered by trustees and repeal trustee administration of certain employee pension plans (see H.R. 6349), H5707 [2AU]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: exclude employment contracts and employment disputes from arbitration (see H.R. 4181), H1304 [8MR]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

——— permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4106), H1099 [29FE]

——— prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3266 [30MY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 4285), H1739 [28MR]

Children and youth: establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Civil rights: improve nonretaliation provisions of equal pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see S. 3256), S3688 [4JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Colleges and universities: provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

——— prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (see H. Res. 746), H5525 [31JY]

Crime: prohibit an employer from inquiring whether an applicant for employment has been convicted of a criminal offense, except in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6220), H5327 [26JY]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H2029 [19AP]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 6231), H5331 [30JY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

——— reassert the proper role of Congress in closing or realigning military installations (see S. 3663), S7686 [6DE]

——— require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide additional funding for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (see H.R. 3887), H440 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services special immigrant religious professionals program (see H.R. 6193), H5291 [25JY]

——— prohibit from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 6001), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: authorize use of multifamily housing subject to a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act as workforce residential housing (see S. 2035), S131 [26JA] (see H.R. 3825), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see S. 3316), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6401), H5999 [13SE]

——— conduct a review of forms related to obtaining workers’ compensation benefits under the Federal Black Lung Benefits Program (see H.R. 4298), H1803 [29MR]

——— conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

——— disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

——— establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

——— establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services under the Workforce Investment Act (see H.R. 5805), H3102 [17MY]

——— establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative (see S. 3421), S5257 [23JY]

——— establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H1739 [28MR]

——— establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see S. 2108), S614 [14FE]

——— include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4051), H900 [16FE]

——— require companies to notify employees and local communities if they are closing plants or laying off U.S. workers to offshore jobs and operations (see S. 3425), S5304 [24JY]

——— require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (see S. 2167), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1427 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (see S. 2130), S909 [17FE]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

——— expand authority to access the National Directory of New Hires for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 5543), H2441 [8MY]

——— provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

——— transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure that on-duty time for certain commercial motor vehicle drivers does not include waiting time at natural gas or oil well sites (see H.R. 6451), H6230 [20SE]

——— establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see S. 2084), S494 [9FE]

——— establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (see H.R. 3838), H186 [27JA]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3429), S5304 [24JY] (see S. 3457), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6455), H6231 [20SE] (see H.R. 6563), H6284 [25SE]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— improve employment services for veterans by consolidating various programs (see H.R. 4072), H943 [17FE]

——— improve provision of work-study allowances for individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs (see S. 3503), S5977 [2AU]

——— improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time (see H.R. 6577), H6312 [19OC]

——— make permanent the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance (see H.R. 4300), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (see H.R. 4288), H1740 [28MR]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (see H.R. 6372), H5859 [11SE]

Detroit, MI: establish the Detroit Jobs Trust Fund and temporarily provide a zero percent capital gains rate for certain new investments (see H.R. 6500), H6274 [21SE]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see S. 2252), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5727), H2645 [10MY]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (see S. 2199), S1734 [15MR]

——— streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (see S. 2098), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4061), H901 [16FE]

EPA: express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2039 [23AP]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H181 [25JA]

——— modify regulations governing aircraft maintenance providers (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: exempt marketing research participants and mystery shoppers from certain provisions (see H.R. 5915), H3660 [7JN]

——— preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5969), H3807 [19JN]

——— provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 6346), H5706 [2AU]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 6673), H6828 [17DE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see S. 3585), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6306), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and Armed Forces members receive competitive service employment preference (see H.R. 5852), H3162 [18MY]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (see S. 2249), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6042), H4156 [27JN]

——— treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H3660 [7JN]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: provide additional flexibility for fishery managers, additional transparency for fishermen, a referendum for catch shares, and additional sources for fishery survey funding (see H.R. 6350), H5707 [2AU]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (see H.R. 6371), H5859 [11SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see S. Res. 453), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 759), H5707 [2AU]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (see S. 3513), S5977 [2AU]

Immigration: enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (see S. 3553), S6453 [19SE]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S3631 [24MY]

——— provide for additional visas for certain entrepreneurs and job creators (see H.R. 6210), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

——— require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

——— simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 6373), H5859 [11SE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 3178), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 4074), H943 [17FE]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S1459 [7MR]

——— require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (see H.R. 6322), H5706 [2AU]

Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers’ compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 5284), H2273 [27AP]

——— clarify application of special enrollment periods and secondary payer rules to employer coverage of family members of employees (see H.R. 6435), H6150 [19SE]

Members of Congress: reduce salaries and expenses, provide further reductions if in session more than 60 days a year, remove limit on outside income, and allow benefit plan options (see H.R. 3774), H26 [17JA]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (see S. Res. 407), S2085 [27MR]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3443), S5381 [25JY]

——— require greater experience of mine safety inspectors (see H.R. 6547), H6276 [21SE]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (see S. 3251), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5797), H3102 [17MY]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S6108 [11SE]

National forests: improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

National Labor Relations Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 6668), H6806 [13DE]

National objectives: reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

National Veterans Support Network: establish (see S. 3082), S3084 [10MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S1459 [7MR]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 3221), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: include in employment services provided under Wagner-Peyser Act (see H.R. 4339), H1804 [29MR]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (see H.R. 4037), H801 [15FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3162 [18MY]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 5981), H3914 [20JN]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR] (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE] (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6140), H5008 [18JY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

SBA: ensure treatment of Brevard County, FL, as a HUBZone (see S. 2157), S1422 [6MR]

——— establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

——— establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (see H.R. 5813), H3102 [17MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3875), H374 [1FE]

Senior citizens: provide for outreach and coordination of services to veterans (see S. 3619), S6625 [21SE]

Small business: establish a loan program to assist and provide incentives for manufacturers to reinvest in making products in the U.S. (see H.R. 4102), H1016 [28FE]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (see H. Res. 572), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide for grants to small business development centers (see H.R. 6237), H5524 [31JY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 793), H6232 [20SE]

Social Security: extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see S. 3533), S6270 [12SE]

Space policy: express that delays in implementing a clear mission for the space program represents a threat to American exceptionalism, the economy, and national security (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2713 [15MY]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

States: make grants to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Tariff: create jobs and promote fair trade by increasing duties on certain foreign goods imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 5920), H3660 [7JN]

Taxation: allow deduction and make refundable the credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (see H.R. 4397), H1977 [18AP]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— allow employers a refundable credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4167), H1303 [8MR]

——— amend extension of temporary employee payroll tax holiday to give individuals the choice of whether to participate (see S. 2107), S614 [14FE]

——— close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H1366 [16MR]

——— deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (see H.R. 6074), H4655 [29JN]

——— enact long-term tax policy and allow one year for citizens to adjust and prepare for impact of any tax increases (see H. Res. 805), H6277 [21SE]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— exclude certain farm rental income from self-employment net earnings if the taxpayer enters into a lease agreement relative to such income (see H.R. 5990), H3974 [21JN]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H2270 [27AP]

——— exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services (see H.R. 6316), H5705 [2AU]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4049), H900 [16FE]

——— extend and expand the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 6182), H5290 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 844), H7565 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (see S. 3401), S5133 [18JY] (see S. 3413), S5212 [19JY] (see S. 3417), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income (see H.R. 6100, 6104), H4827 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3393), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see S. 3412), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (see S. 2050), S208 [31JA]

——— extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (see H.R. 5793), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (see H.R. 6066), H4654 [29JN]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (see S. 3660), S7458 [5DE]

——— extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans (see S. 3536), S6270 [12SE]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans and allow an exemption from an employer’s employment taxes in an amount equivalent to the value of such credit (see H.R. 5845), H3162 [18MY]

——— increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (see H.R. 4108), H1099 [29FE]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 5938), H3699 [8JN]

——— increase quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes (see H.R. 5320), H2274 [27AP]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see S. 3485), S5977 [2AU]

——— limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see H.R. 5615), H2443 [8MY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— modify and extend the making work pay credit (see S. 3680), S8041 [13DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

——— permanently extend tax relief and repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 3804), H114 [23JA]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 6206), H5326 [26JY]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (see S. 2180), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see S. 3466), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S2030 [26MR]

——— provide a temporary tax credit for increased payroll and eliminate certain tax benefits for major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 6030), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide benefits to individuals who have been wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 4241), H1541 [22MR]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H1153 [5MR]

——— provide for economic growth and personal financial liberty (see H.R. 6225), H5327 [26JY]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (see H.R. 3840), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (see H.R. 6319), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide for the release of Federal tax levies which cause business hardships (see H.R. 4368), H1914 [17AP]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S2966 [8MY] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief (see H.R. 4013), H696 [13FE]

——— provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 6102), H4827 [11JY]

——— provide standards for determining employment status (see H.R. 6653), H6765 [12DE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: create a social services grant program to provide workforce development opportunities and training to people with barriers to employment (see H.R. 6427), H6060 [14SE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (see H.R. 7), H218 [31JA]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

Travel and tourism: facilitate affordable workforce housing in, and develop full-time resident communities of, high tourism areas (see H.R. 6394), H5999 [13SE]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see S. 2095), S494 [9FE]

——— include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

——— require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (see H.R. 6493), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H374 [1FE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY] (see S. 3236), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S3630 [24MY] (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 4115), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 6008), H3974 [21JN]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 5683), H2566 [9MY]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

——— provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

——— streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6000 [13SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR] (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770 [10MY]

——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY], S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Factsheets

Payroll Tax Cut Supported the Economic Recovery, Created Jobs and Bolstered the Social Security Trust Fund in 2012: Committee on Economics (Joint), S7418 [5DE]

Letters

Additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Bring Jobs Home Act: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S5183 [19JY]

Bush administration tax cut extension: Jeffrey Hinz, S4928 [12JY]

——— Main Street Alliance, H5547 [1AU]

Characterization of President Obama’s remarks concerning small business: William H. Robbins, Earth Analytical Service, Inc., S5179 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: George Sheldon, Dept. of HHS, S6050 [10SE]

——— Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Dept. of Labor procedures clarification for issuing ‘‘hot goods orders’’ on agricultural enterprises and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act: several Representatives, E1951 [19DE]

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H5816 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5816 [11SE]

Economic climate for small businesses: Stephanie Rumford, Rumford Industrial Group, E1539 [14SE]

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Expansion Act: Representative Lee, H139 [24JA]

Emerging growth companies’ requirement to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements: Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, H1253 [7MR]

EPA analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy: several public health and medical organizations, H3818 [20JN]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Increase contribution by new Federal employees for defined retirement benefits: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H920 [17FE]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H919 [17FE]

——— Joseph A. Beaudoin, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), H920 [17FE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Jack E. Herstein, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1718–S1720 [15MR]

——— Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, S1720–S1722 [15MR]

——— Mary L. Schapiro, SEC Chair, S1698, S1722 [15MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act investment protections: Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S1718 [15MR]

Middle Class Tax Cut Act: Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S5330 [25JY]

——— Michael Kelsey, Nebraska Cattlemen (organization), S5323 [25JY]

——— Stephen D. Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, S5322 [25JY]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Tim Spreck, Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance, H5607 [1AU]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

Paycheck Fairness Act: David French, National Retail Federation, S3713 [5JN]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3712 [5JN]

——— several business organizations, S3712 [5JN]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S3699 [5JN]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Edward Wytkind, Transportation Trades Dept., AFL–CIO, H4007 [26JN]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, E1186 [29JN]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., E1187 [29JN]

——— several Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities members, E1187 [29JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day attendees and family members or guardians on the Senate floor, S2799 [26AP]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

——— D.L. Nichols, Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Economic Report: President Obama, S906 [17FE], H938 [17FE]

Motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3612 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5724 [31JY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5805 [1AU], S5901 [2AU], S6025 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6259 [12SE], S6396 [19SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5318 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1694 [15MR], H1287 [8MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5594 [1AU], H7551 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4448 [25JN], S4627 [26JN], S4645 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4731 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S4936 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S4885 [11JY], S5072 [17JY], S5093 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

Press releases

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period: Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H744 [15FE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: AFL–CIO, S1723 [15MR]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1667 [28SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

American Crystal Sugar Co.: decision to lockout factory workers at Moorhead, MN, H386 [2FE]

——— restart of negotiations to settle labor dispute and lockout at Moorhead, MN, factory, H3489 [6JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

American Samoa: delay increase in minimum wage, H4890–H4892 [17JY]

American Society for Training and Development: tribute to Employee Learning Week, E1938 [17DE]

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress, H412, H413 [2FE]

Armed Forces: increase opportunities for women and minorities in officer positions and Special Operations Forces, H5046, H5047 [19JY]

Boston, MA: anniversary of Boston Carmen’s Union Local Chapter 589, E757 [10MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H816 [16FE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: ensure authorization of conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law shall not result in net job loss, H1189, H1190 [6MR]

Business and industry: advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

——— bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H5757 [10SE]

——— consolidation of certain Government ecomonic development entities into a single entity designed to support business and industry, H42 [18JA]

——— economic role of small business, H6836 [18DE]

——— eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

——— encourage job training programs, H6004 [14SE]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

——— permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (H.R. 4106), E282 [29FE]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, E2015 [31DE]

——— promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 5865), H5830–H5835 [11SE]

——— require emerging growth companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1252–H1255 [7MR]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

Career and Technical Education Month: observance, H807, H819 [16FE]

CBO: add findings section addressing impact of Bush administration tax cuts to proposed legislation to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H405 [2FE]

Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment, and Veterans Employment: tribute to Helmets to Hardhats program to provide veterans with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, H1643 [28MR]

Chester County, PA: anniversary of ARC of Chester County, E423 [22MR]

Children and youth: require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

CIA: increase recruitment and retention of racial and ethnic minorities to professional intelligence positions, H3301, H3302 [31MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, E519 [16AP]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H444 [3FE], H2192 [26AP], H3190 [30MY], H3278, H3280, H3285, H3286 [31MY], E553, E560 [17AP], E976 [5JN], E1036 [8JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), H3582 [7JN]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (H.R. 494), H1668 [28MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: exempt certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities from decommissioning, H531, H532 [7FE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 3, E1373 [1AU]

Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers, E147 [6FE]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE], H733 [15FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE], H6758–H6761 [12DE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

——— prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H5647 [2AU], H6171 [20SE]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

Corps of Engineers: approve permit for economic development in Henry County, VA, H3489 [6JN]

Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

Delphi Corp.: address impact of bankruptcy proceedings on employee pensions, H3742 [19JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H522 [7FE], H894–H897 [16FE]

——— support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration and departmental management salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration funding, H2364–H2368 [8MY]

——— expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

——— SelectUSA Initiative funding, H2541, H2542 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H2837, H3066 [17MY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, H6594 [4DE]

——— include industry-recognized certifications in pilot program on veterans’ receipt of civilian credentialing for military occupational specialty skills, H2823 [17MY], H3129 [18MY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017–H3019 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

——— require Navy or U.S.-flagged vessels that provide services to the Federal Government to be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard located in the U.S. or Guam, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— security clearance process funding, H4952 [18JY]

——— tribute to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program, E1230 [11JY]

——— Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program funding, H4980, H4981 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, H6605 [4DE]

——— require Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3922, H3923 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that a majority of individuals above a certain age have access to private long-term care insurance, H335–H337 [1FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423, H2424 [8MY]

——— limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY], E901 [30MY]

——— Second Chance Act grant funding, H2390, H2391 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: clarify procedures for due process after a farm inspection relative to enforcement of labor laws on farms, H6584 [3DE], H6835 [18DE]

——— establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (H.R. 870), H1859 [17AP]

——— expand the Senior Community Service Employment Program (H.R. 3749), E819 [16MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (H.R. 5970), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (H.R. 4227), H1397 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Office of Energy Employment and Training and Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, H3928–H3930 [21JN]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, H1276 [8MR]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), E81 [27JA]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (H.R. 5976), H4037 [26JN], H4119 [27JN]

——— submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H4032, H4037, H4038, H4040, H4041 [26JN], H4119 [27JN], E1239 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— improve certain laws relative to employment and training of veterans (H.R. 2433), H3270 [31MY]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (H.R. 4288), E469 [28MR]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (H.R. 6372), E1474 [11SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (H.R. 3710), H747, H760 [15FE], H1186 [6MR], H1854 [17AP], H2620 [10MY], H3466 [5JN]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H460, H461 [3FE], H711 [14FE], H978 [28FE], H1237 [7MR], H1462 [21MR], H5856 [11SE]

——— create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H1004–H1006 [28FE], H6371 [15NO], H6756–H6758 [12DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H400, H401, H403 [2FE], H661 [9FE], H4098 [27JN]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA], H207–H213 [31JA], H581, H629 [8FE], H739 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H959–H962 [27FE], H1013 [28FE], H1021 [29FE], H1295 [8MR], H1651 [28MR], H1980 [19AP], H2079 [25AP], H4641–H4643 [29JN], H4855, H4856 [12JY], H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5756 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of tax cuts, H398 [2FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H4694 [10JY]

——— importance of job creation, H39, H45, H48, H57, H69, H70 [18JA], H93, H102 [23JA], H128 [24JA], H170 [25JA], H229, H230, H362, H363, H365, H367 [1FE], H386 [2FE], H444, H445, H460, H461 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H516, H521, H524–H529, H536 [7FE], H585, H589, H590, H629–H636 [8FE], H662, H670 [9FE], H739 [15FE], H815, H816, H819, H896 [16FE], H957–H962 [27FE], H975, H976, H977–H980 [28FE], H1028 [29FE], H1147 [5MR], H1163, H1174, H1176 [6MR], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H1531 [22MR], H1668, H1735 [28MR], H1924, H1966 [18AP], H2056 [24AP], H2073 [25AP], H2291 [7MY], H2572 [10MY], H2724 [16MY], H3408 [5JN], H3602, H3613, H3658 [7JN], H3811, H3813 [20JN], H3984, H4023 [26JN], H4691, H4715, H4742 [10JY], H4793 [11JY], H5122 [23JY], H5645 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H5774 [11SE], H5973 [13SE], H6042, H6044, H6045 [14SE], E849 [18MY], E1468 [10SE]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H578 [8FE], H1980 [19AP], H2458 [9MY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201–H207 [31JA], H554–H560 [7FE], H715–H722 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116–H2121 [25AP], H6455–H6458 [27NO]

——— importance of service sector, E1627 [21SE]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H31 [18JA], H670–H677 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H5854, H5855, H5857 [11SE], E101 [31JA]

——— promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), E122 [2FE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H3149 [18MY], H6614 [4DE], H6865–H6869 [18DE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

——— revitalize the middle class, H3957 [21JN], H5855 [11SE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs, H119 [24JA]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (H.R. 3400), H2111 [25AP]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H521 [7FE], H4690 [10JY]

EEOC: funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce final regulations on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, E748 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

Enable America (organization): anniversary, E1488 [12SE]

EPA: consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624 [21SE]

——— impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H1029 [29FE], H3664 [8JN]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy, H3818 [20JN]

——— require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H1925 [18AP], E553 [17AP], E585, E604 [19AP]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (H.R. 3824), E76 [25JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (H.R. 3066), E1154 [27JN]

——— preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (H.R. 5969), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E93 [31JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H2725 [16MY]

FCC: preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

——— increase contribution by employees for defined retirement benefits, H2611–H2613 [10MY], H3319 [31MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN], E966 [1JN]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H908, H910, H912–H914, H916–H926 [17FE]

——— make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (H.R. 828), H5414–H5416 [31JY], E1389, E1391 [2AU]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (H.R. 6042), E1152 [27JN]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

——— tribute, E489 [29MR]

——— tribute (H. Res. 682), E1519 [13SE]

FERC: prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline until certification that a certain percentage of iron and steel used for pipeline construction was manufactured in North America, H771, H772 [15FE]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: proposed changes to accounting standards, E342 [8MR]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

——— impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H125 [24JA], H6485 [28NO]

Fortune (publication): tribute to annual Fortune 500 issue and efforts to assist veterans to find employment, E683 [27AP]

GAO: transfer certain functions to the Dept. of Labor relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (H.R. 6371), H6334, H6335 [13NO]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5251, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— exempt nuclear powerplants from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations, H5272, H5273 [25JY]

——— exempt OSHA from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

——— exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

——— exempt Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation from any regulatory freeze, H5267, H5268 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5253–H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5252, H5253 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations relative to work-related electrocutions or other fatalities from regulatory freeze, H5276, H5277 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

——— exempt regulatory actions that would lower prices for gasoline, diesel, oil, or other motor fuels from any regulatory freeze, H5266, H5267 [25JY]

——— include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

——— lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960, H961 [27FE], H5117, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134, H5138 [24JY], H5208, H5209, H5225–H5289 [25JY], H5296, H5307–H5320, H5323 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], E1335, E1339, E1341 [26JY], E1356 [31JY], E1386 [1AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302–H5307 [26JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), motion to recommit, H5318 [26JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

——— require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5283, H5284 [25JY], E1339 [26JY]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose the number of domestic and foreign employees, H1281, H1282 [8MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Hanover Township, PA: anniversary of Sallie Mae Loan Servicing Center, E661 [26AP]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (H. Res. 759), E1597 [21SE]

——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3000), H431 [2FE]

——— study impact of not having long-term care insurance on Federal, State, and local governments before repeal of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H333–H335 [1FE]

Helmets to Hardhats (nonprofit organization): tribute, H819 [16FE]

House of Representatives: prohibit sine die adjournment unless the President signs H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, with provisions of S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act as an amendment, H5306 [26JY]

Houston, TX: anniversary of AFL–CIO local chapter 716, E355 [8MR]

——— anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 716, E305 [1MR]

Immigration: allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 2895), H6617 [4DE]

——— establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (H.R. 1114), H6551 [30NO]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), H5814–H5817 [11SE], E1507, E1511, E1520 [13SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

International Institute of Minnesota: tribute, E513 [30MR]

International Women’s Day: observance, H1276 [8MR], E342, E353 [8MR], E359 [9MR]

IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform, H1922 [18AP]

Kittinger Furniture Co., Inc.: MADE—In America (organization) BEST—Made in America Award recipient, H4161 [28JN]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H136 [24JA], H446–H450, H452, H454–H456 [3FE]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H137–H143 [24JA]

——— amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers’ compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (H.R. 5284), H7306 [19DE]

——— clarify application of special enrollment periods and secondary payer rules to employer coverage of family members of employees (H.R. 6435), E1560 [19SE]

Members of Congress: reduce salaries and expenses, provide further reductions if in session more than 60 days a year, remove limit on outside income, and allow benefit plan options (H.R. 3774), H655 [9FE]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 26 Annual Apprentice Graduation Banquet, E1826 [28NO]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, H6686 [11DE], H6761–H6763 [12DE], H6795 [13DE], H6810 [17DE]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to companies that have failed to pay taxes, have connections to Iran or China, or are outsourcing jobs, and require equipment be made in the U.S., H4852, H4853 [12JY]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (H.R. 5797), H5606–H5608 [1AU]

Morality and ethics: value of personal responsibility versus Federal aid programs, H466 [3FE], H5926 [13SE], H6161 [20SE]

My Possibilities (organization): opening of HIPStore featuring gifts made by special-needs adults, E416 [22MR]

National Bullying Prevention Month: observance, E1673 [2OC]

National Guard: tribute, E1230 [11JY]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, E142 [6FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, H129, H130, H131 [24JA], H229, H230 [1FE], H470–H473 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H6048–H6051 [14SE], H6236 [21SE]

National Telework Week: observance, E372 [16MR]

National Work and Family Month: observance, E1633 [21SE], E1656 [25SE]

Natural gas: Marcellus shale drilling for reserves, H108–H112 [23JA], E55 [23JA]

New Jersey: tribute to agricultural industry, E1397 [3AU]

New York, NY: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 25, E814 [16MY]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of jobs report, H2666 [15MY]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (H.R. 2775), H6710 [12DE]

Northern Mariana Islands: include in employment services provided under Wagner-Peyser Act (H.R. 4339), E491 [29MR]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (H.R. 4037), E204 [15FE]

Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1362 [31JY]

——— inclusion in Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve list of top employers, E919 [31MY]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, H4917, H4919 [18JY], H5013, H5020, H5025 [19JY], H5645–H5647 [2AU], H5871 [12SE]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H43, H44, H45, H72 [18JA], H84, H85, H93 [23JA], H162, H170, H174–H176 [25JA], H213–H216 [31JA], H362–H368 [1FE], H588, H629–H635 [8FE], H1025, H1027, H1096 [29FE], H1221 [7MR], H1559 [26MR], E122 [2FE]

——— economic policies relative to stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H1547 [26MR]

——— evaluation of administration, H3918 [21JN], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6235, H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H39, H70–H73 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H390, H397, H398 [2FE], H470 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H896 [16FE], H905 [17FE], H1147 [5MR], H1294–H1297 [8MR], H1461 [21MR], H1649 [28MR], H2041 [24AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H3407 [5JN], H3664 [8JN], H3709 [18JN], H4677 [9JY], H4778 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H4913, H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5852 [11SE], H6664, H6671 [5DE], H6683 [11DE], E1030 [8JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H2056–H2062 [24AP], H3179 [30MY], H3815, H3818 [20JN]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA], H444 [3FE], H1276 [8MR]

——— State of the Union Message, H162, H170 [25JA], H386 [2FE], H588 [8FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 190), E691 [27AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on improving methods of granting security clearances to subcontractors and notifying them of Federal classified contracting opportunities, H3298 [31MY]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1378–H1384 [19MR], H1395, H1396, H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1436, H1439, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1490–H1495 [21MR], H1524 [22MR], H1584 [27MR], H1647, H1650, H1651 [28MR], H1744 [29MR], H1859 [17AP], H1924 [18AP], H3586 [7JN], H3797–H3804 [19JN], H3961–H3966 [21JN], H4664, H4673–H4677 [9JY], H4689, H4695 [10JY], H4782, H4784, H4785, H4813–H4816 [11JY], H4830 [12JY], H4897–H4900 [17JY], H5139, H5188–H5191 [24JY], H5209 [25JY], E404 [21MR], E418 [22MR], E464 [28MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1536–H1539 [22MR]

——— impact on small business hiring, H4739 [10JY], H4818, H4824 [11JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, H3584, H3591, H3593, H3594, H3601, H3605, H3606, H3609, H3611, H3613, H3614, H3616 [7JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 5842), H3366 [1JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (H.R. 5981), E1093 [20JN]

——— increase transparency, H385 [2FE]

——— pension funding relief reforms, H4627, H4628, H4629 [29JN]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (H. Res. 592), E393 [20MR]

Postal Service: prevent closure of postal processing and distribution center in Buffalo, NY, H384 [2FE]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3399 [1JN]

——— national energy policy, H130 [24JA]

——— prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

——— require estimates of economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under petroleum and natural gas leases, H780, H781 [15FE]

Princeton, IN: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., H228 [1FE]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies, employers, or prospective employers from requiring the disclosure of passwords to social networking web sites or personal accounts, H2184 [26AP]

Professional Social Work Month: observance, E489 [29MR]

Public debt: impact on job creation and economy, H5754–H5760 [10SE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174–H6185 [20SE], E1618, E1621 [21SE], E1657 [25SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

Reagan, Ronald: evaluation of economic policies, H3407 [5JN]

Religion: role of tenets of faith in establishing policies to provide social services and welfare programs, H224 [1FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H42 [18JA], H144 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H975, H977, H978 [28FE], H1220, H1221 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H3692, H3693 [8JN], H4692 [10JY], H5686, H5687, H5688, H5689 [2AU], H6235 [21SE]

Rumford Industrial Group: tribute, E1539 [14SE]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 332, E1557 [19SE]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (H.R. 5813), E837 [17MY]

Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1397 [3AU]

SEC: address certain anti-evasion concerns and determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should be changed to mean beneficial owner of the security, H1280, H1281 [8MR]

——— clarify that general advertising regulations only apply to certain securities offerings and permit only qualified institutional buyers to purchase securities from secondary market, H1260, H1261 [7MR]

——— delay effective date of requirement for cost/benefit analysis of regulations until certification that such requirement will not divert resources from mission to protect investors and the financial system, H5282, H5283 [25JY]

——— establish new filing fees to discourage frivolous filings, H1259 [7MR]

——— exempt from registration regulations brokers who do not charge fees nor handle investors money and permit only accredited investors to use their platforms, H1277, H1278 [8MR]

——— provide online information and conduct outreach to inform small businesses and women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses of efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1284, H1285 [8MR]

——— report on increase in initial public offerings, specifically in the manufacturing and high technology industry, resulting from efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1283, H1284 [8MR]

——— require companies to disclose in annual reports measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within supply chains (H.R. 2759), E353 [8MR]

——— study authority to enforce certain anti-evasion provisions associated with shareholder threshold regulations, H1279, H1280 [8MR]

——— study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Seminole, FL: anniversary of Seminole Vocational Education Center, E225 [17FE]

Small business: adjust emerging growth company definition for inflation, H1249, H1250 [7MR]

——— establish a loan program to assist and provide incentives for manufacturers to reinvest in making products in the U.S. (H.R. 4102), H4720 [10JY]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H906 [17FE], H1163, H1164, H1166 [6MR], H1214, H1215, H1217, H1219, H1236–H1264 [7MR], H1275, H1277–H1289 [8MR], H1519 [22MR], H5871 [12SE], E339, E342 [8MR], E381 [19MR], E407 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1222–H1231 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), corrections in engrossment, H1289 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), motion to recommit, H1287 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1580, H1584, H1586–H1593 [27MR], E517 [30MR], E536 [16AP]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H1250, H1251 [7MR], H5278, H5279 [25JY]

——— prohibit communication between emerging growth companies and accredited investors, H1257–H1259 [7MR]

——— promote job growth, H3391 [1JN]

——— require that companies not be considered emerging growth companies if they have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt over the prior three years, H1251, H1252 [7MR]

——— stimulate growth through accelerating Federal payments, reducing paperwork, improving access to loans and tax credits, and increasing investment expensing, E1229 [11JY]

Small Business Saturday: observance, E1780 [16NO]

Smithfield, RI: tribute to Alexion Inc., biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, E1636 [21SE]

South Carolina: formation of joint technology initiative between Savannah River National Laboratory and University of South Carolina to build new technology-based businesses and create jobs, H1813 [16AP]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6061), E1185 [29JN]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Teamsters Local Union No. 600, E1082 [19JN]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 110, E1332 [25JY]

——— anniversary of United Steelworkers (organization) Local 264, E1349 [30JY]

Steelcase, Inc.: anniversary, E2042 [3JA]

Taxation: allow deduction and make refundable the credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (H.R. 4397), E572 [18AP]

——— clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (H.R. 3720), H1150 [5MR]

——— deny deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses to any company that reduces number of American workers and jobs while correspondingly increasing its foreign workforce, H1997 [19AP]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (H.R. 5542), H4722 [10JY]

——— expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (H.R. 4049), H807 [16FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, H4707 [10JY], H4855, H4856–H4859 [12JY], H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5023, H5025, H5073, H5074 [19JY], H5138, H5140 [24JY], H5210, H5211 [25JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5533, H5535, H5536, H5537, H5538, H5578–H5597 [1AU], H5634, H5660, H5674, H5689 [2AU], H6043 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6575 [30NO], H6716, H6751 [12DE], E1390 [2AU], E1432 [3AU], E1465 [10SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7531–H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H5595, H5596 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7518, H7519, H7520, H7526, H7536–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7575 [2JA], E2034 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5585–H5594 [1AU], H6685, H6687 [11DE], H7372 [20DE], E1390 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H5592 [1AU], H5783, H5784 [11SE], H5944 [13SE], H6171 [20SE], H6595, H6596, H6597 [4DE], H6626, H6659 [5DE], H6682, H6695 [11DE], H6708, H6714 [12DE], H6768, H6783, H6784 [13DE], H6836, H6837 [18DE], H7364 [20DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H5305, H5306 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], H5533 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5867 [12SE], H6043, H6044 [14SE], H6563 [30NO]

——— extend the Build America Bonds program (H.R. 11), H3407 [5JN]

——— extend the parity between exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits (H.R. 6066), H4783 [11JY]

——— impact of temporary employee payroll tax cut, H6620 [4DE]

——— increase and extend the credit for qualifying advanced energy projects (H.R. 4108), H1116 [1MR]

——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, H3584, H3591, H3593, H3594, H3601, H3606, H3609, H3614, H3616 [7JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (H.R. 1864), H2667–H2669 [15MY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), H7362, H7363, H7364 [20DE], E1997 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (H.R. 696), H923 [17FE]

——— permanently extend the research and development credit, H715–H720 [14FE]

——— prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2008, H2009 [19AP]

——— prohibit tax benefit from repeal of excise tax on medical devices for companies that outsource jobs, H3616 [7JN]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (H.R. 3840), E92 [31JA]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H55, H68 [18JA], H129 [24JA], H385, H386 [2FE], H478 [6FE], H519, H522, H524–H529 [7FE], H589, H590, H591, H592, H616–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H907–H913, H921–H925, H929, H934 [17FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (H.R. 6048), H4764 [10JY]

Telecommunications: importance of economic investment, E1272 [18JY]

Tobyhanna, PA: anniversary of Tobyhanna Army Depot, E1097 [20JN], E1108, E1128 [21JN]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify project labor agreement for Texas relative to TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline construction, H772 [15FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H201–H207 [31JA], H386 [2FE], H461–H463 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H526 [7FE], H632, H635 [8FE], H662 [9FE], H699, H720, H721 [14FE], H731, H732, H737, H739, H759 [15FE], H818, H894–H897 [16FE], H930 [17FE], H952 [27FE], H978 [28FE], H1161, H1189, H1190 [6MR], H1221 [7MR], H1433, H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1603–H1607 [27MR], H1668 [28MR], H1748, H1749, H1755–H1760 [29MR], H1934–H1937 [18AP], E213, E217 [16FE], E514 [30MR]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H750 [15FE]

——— importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, E1906 [11DE]

——— allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (H.R. 3173), H4015–H4017 [26JN], H4422 [28JN], E1171 [28JN]

——— ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials, H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4007 [26JN]

——— require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), H3239–H3241 [30MY]

Trenton, NJ: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 269, E1848 [29NO]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H55 [18JA], H122, H142 [24JA], H229 [1FE], H519 [7FE], H590, H591, H592, H616–H623 [8FE], H659 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H907–H912, H921, H923, H926 [17FE], H3582 [7JN], H6566, H6568 [30NO], H6619 [4DE], H7272 [19DE], H7555 [1JA], E101 [31JA], E159 [8FE], E278 [29FE], E1958 [19DE]

——— provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 589), H138 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H732 [15FE]

——— rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— rates, H478 [6FE], H1219 [7MR], H3280 [31MY], H3489 [6JN], H4780 [11JY], H5755 [10SE]

——— require all money withdrawn from States’ unemployment funds be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, H356–H361 [1FE]

United Technologies Corp.: tribute to Employee Scholars Program, E225 [17FE]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, H7279 [19DE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (H.R. 6008), H5138 [24JY]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works, H5870 [12SE]

Violence Against Women Act: prohibit funding for religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2736 [16MY]

Virgin Islands: economic impact of closure of HOVENSA L.L.C., oil refinery, H98, H102 [23JA]

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (H.R. 5647), H2459 [9MY]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

——— promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (H.R. 2315), H1925 [18AP]

Workers Memorial Day: observance, H2215 [27AP], E621 [24AP], E691 [27AP]

Zippo Manufacturing Co.: tribute, H2291 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615–S1617 [13MR]

Alcoa Inc.: tribute, S560 [13FE]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S3726–S3728 [5JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY]

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 2299), S2500 [18AP]

——— improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S3504 [23MY]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 3322), S5848 [1AU]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

Business and industry: economic role of small business, S5101 [18JY], S5809 [1AU]

——— impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3669–S3671, S3672–S3674 [4JN], S3695, S3697–S3715 [5JN]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

Climate: impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn use of slave labor for mining minerals used in the manufacture of cell phones, S1783 [19MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

——— encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

Corps of Engineers: Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S609 [14FE]

Deloitte Development LLC: LATINA Style (publication) Company of the Year award recipient, S846 [16FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S3812–S3816 [7JN], S6023 [10SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, S7159 [29NO]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (S. 2060), S265 [1FE]

——— provide for inclusion and command review of information on sexual-related offenses in personnel service records of members of the Armed Forces, S7141 [29NO]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, S7680 [6DE]

Dept. of HHS: provide whistleblower protections for the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Act, S3468, S3491 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: Inspector General report on violations of hiring practices, S5458 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, S6256 [12SE]

——— establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (S. 2108), S619 [14FE]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (S. 3297), S5118 [18JY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members, S6256 [12SE]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans jobs corps program counselors are available to veterans in rural areas, S6315 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5319 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY], S6260 [12SE], S6289–S6292, S6294, S6296, S6298, S6315–S6318, S6330 [13SE], S6393, S6395–S6405 [19SE], S6488 [20SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5805, S5825 [1AU], S5921, S5934, S5950 [2AU], S6025 [10SE], S6075, S6077, S6080–S6083, S6095 [11SE], S6246–S6249, S6254–S6259 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), unanimous-consent agreement, S6332 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), unanimous-consent request, S6260, S6261 [12SE]

——— implementation of Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, S4930 [12JY]

——— veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Disasters: provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S6590–S6592 [21SE]

——— create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (S. 2162), S1425 [6MR]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, S6410 [19SE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S7737 [11DE]

——— impact of deregulation of the financial sector, S4658 [27JN], S5124 [18JY]

——— impact of Government bailout of automobile industry, S3892 [11JN]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3823 [7JN], S4113, S4118 [13JN], S4168 [14JN], S4318 [20JN], S4922 [12JY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4658 [27JN]

——— importance of job creation, S14 [23JA], S332, S337 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S1568 [12MR], S1642 [14MR], S1705 [15MR], S2203 [29MR], S3110 [14MY], S3823 [7JN], S3959 [12JN], S4112 [13JN], S4194 [14JN], S4623 [26JN], S6477 [20SE]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S283–S285 [2FE], S823 [16FE], S3123 [14MY], S4814 [10JY], S8011 [13DE]

——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S831 [16FE], S3745 [6JN], S3959 [12JN], S4659 [27JN], S5100 [18JY]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3764, S3765 [6JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (S. 2252), S2483 [18AP]

——— stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S2217 [29MR], S3419 [22MY]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (S. 2117), S852 [16FE]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (S. 2098), S502 [9FE], S3005 [9MY]

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: anniversary, S6263 [12SE]

EPA: impact of overregulation on the economy, S3620 [24MY]

F.S. VanHoose & Co., Inc.: tribute, S905 [17FE]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal aid programs: reform and strengthen investments in education and employment programs, S8296 [20DE]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, S831, S835 [16FE], S893, S894 [17FE]

——— reduce the size of the Federal workforce and extend salary freeze, S3110 [14MY]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (S. 2249), S2168 [28MR]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

General Motors Co.: anniversary of Chevrolet Cruze automobile, S6097 [11SE]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Government regulations: impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

Health: release of ‘‘Health Care Delivery System Reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’ report, S2200 [29MR]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (S. 3513), S5987 [2AU]

Hurricanes: provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8273, S8274 [20DE]

——— provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S13 [23JA], S1921 [21MR], S4889 [11JY]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), S7421 [5DE]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (S. 3553), unanimous-consent request, S7422 [5DE]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, S3068 [10MY]

——— permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S3636 [24MY], S6007 [2AU], S6334 [13SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

Income: disparity between public and private sector wages and benefits, S3877 [11JN]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1497–S1501 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 90), S1499 [8MR]

Kelly, Keith: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, unanimous-consent agreement, S6510 [20SE]

K-I Lumber & Building Materials (company): tribute, S609 [14FE]

King Arthur Flour Co., Inc.: tribute, S346 [6FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (S. 2173), S1493 [7MR], S1495 [8MR]

McConnell AFB, KS: support selection as main operating base for KC–46A Tanker fleet, S5108 [18JY]

MF Global Holdings, Ltd.: prevent bonuses from being paid to employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full (S. Res. 407), S2113 [27MR]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, S7729 [11DE], S7999, S8019 [13DE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (S. 3453), S5491 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: importance of manufacturing jobs, S560 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S3419 [22MY]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 548), S6238 [11SE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S339–S341 [6FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S57–S59, S62 [24JA], S332 [6FE], S368 [7FE], S2804 [26AP], S3110–S3113 [14MY], S4134 [13JN], S4193, S4196 [14JN], S4602–S4604 [26JN], S4649, S4653–S4658 [27JN], S4870–S4872 [11JY], S5107 [18JY], S5652–S5654 [30JY], S5806, S5826–S5828 [1AU], S6029–S6032 [10SE], S6480, S6492, S6505–S6507, S6510 [20SE], S6878 [26NO]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 555), S6678, S6679 [21SE]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 533), S5688 [30JY]

New Hampshire: importance of travel and tourism, S6329 [13SE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE], S2587, S2588 [23AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2559, S2568–S2579 [23AP], S2616–S2630 [24AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2538 [19AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4388, S4389 [21JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 2371), S3706 [5JN]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (S. 3221), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— characterization of remarks concerning small business, S5178 [19JY], S5344 [25JY]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1069 [28FE], S1100–S1103 [29FE], S1183, S1188 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S1434 [7MR], S2024, S2026, S2028 [26MR], S2070 [27MR]

——— evaluation of administration, S2614, S2616 [24AP], S2991 [9MY], S3052 [10MY], S3460 [23MY], S4314 [20JN], S4986–S4988 [16JY], S5052–S5054, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S52, S53, S56, S61 [24JA], S140 [30JA], S177, S180 [31JA], S550 [13FE], S898 [17FE], S1567 [12MR], S2560 [23AP], S3298–S3300 [21MY], S3746 [6JN], S3931, S3932 [12JN], S4110–S4114 [13JN], S4189–S4192 [14JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4922 [12JY], S5101 [18JY], S5170, S5184 [19JY], S5241–S5243 [23JY], S5281, S5284 [24JY], S5693 [31JY], S5808, S5829 [1AU], S5902 [2AU], S6322 [13SE], S7409–S7411 [5DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S2948–S2950 [8MY], S4288, S4293 [19JN], S6480, S6481 [20SE]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

——— State of the Union Message, S82 [26JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S1880, S1881 [21MR]

——— impact, S1821 [20MR], S1873–S1875, S1879–S1883 [21MR], S1956–S1963, S1988–S1991 [22MR], S2014, S2020–S2023 [26MR], S2160–S2163 [28MR], S2200, S2214 [29MR], S3008 [9MY], S3114 [14MY], S4112 [13JN], S4731–S4733 [29JN], S4808–S4810 [10JY], S4857, S4879 [11JY], S5202 [19JY], S5445–S5447 [26JY], S5692–S5699, S5713 [31JY], S6042–S6044 [10SE]

——— impact on job creation, S3245 [17MY], S4650 [27JN]

——— impact on small business hiring, S4868 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, S4856–S4858 [11JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, S3829 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Pensions: reform funding rules, S1659 [14MR]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on oil from foreign sources hostile to U.S. interests and recognize employment impact of increased access to Canadian energy resources, S367 [7FE]

Postal Service: contract with an independent organization to conduct a study on community impact of closure or consolidation of postal facilities, S2466 [18AP]

——— determine impact of certain postal facility closures or consolidations on small business, S2689 [25AP]

——— impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

——— renegotiation of current collective bargaining agreements, S2632–S2634 [24AP]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S8158–S8160 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6086 [11SE], S6407–S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6407, S6408 [19SE]

——— Executive order to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S4995 [16JY]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S. 3397), S5136 [18JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S3671 [4JN], S3812–S3816 [7JN]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— extend loan refinancing program, S1728 [15MR]

SEC: determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should include beneficial owners of such class of securities, S1884 [21MR], S1973 [22MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S1642 [14MR], S3052 [10MY]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1454 [7MR], S1496 [8MR], S1581 [12MR], S1583–S1586 [13MR], S1667–S1671, S1673–S1675 [14MR], S1686–S1696, S1698–S1700, S1705, S1714–S1729 [15MR], S1764–S1768, S1776–S1783 [19MR], S1817, S1822–S1831, S1834, S1835, S1837–S1842 [20MR], S1875, S1877–S1879, S1883–S1890, S1894 [21MR], S1957, S1963, S1966–S1977, S1995 [22MR], S2078 [27MR], S2229–S2231 [29MR], S2590 [23AP], S4195 [14JN], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent agreement, S1919 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent request, S1568, S1569 [12MR], S1585 [13MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (S. 1933), S1455 [7MR]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Social Security: extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (S. 1213), S61 [24JA], S90 [26JA], S663 [15FE], S3115 [14MY]

——— extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (S. 3533), S7130 [29NO]

Sparrows Point, MD: closure of steel mill, S8011 [13DE]

SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, S4767 [29JN]

States: proposal to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, S3773–S3775 [6JN]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S2799, S2800 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (S. 1558), S5276 [24JY]

——— Build America Bonds program, S836 [16FE]

——— create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas, S284 [2FE]

——— encourage alternative energy investments and job creation, S1561–S1564 [12MR], S1591, S1600 [13MR]

——— establish Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) Bonds program, S836, S838 [16FE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4117 [13JN], S4798–S4800, S4804–S4806 [10JY], S4835–S4842, S4851, S4857, S4885 [11JY], S4928, S4932, S4934 [12JY], S4991–S4995, S4998 [16JY], S5052, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY], S5102–S5103 [18JY], S5178, S5198 [19JY], S6485–S6488 [20SE], S7654 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S5840 [1AU], S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent agreement, S8513 [28DE], S8584 [31DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY], S5265 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5275, S5287, S5291–S5293 [24JY], S5324–S5327, S5330–S5339, S5345, S5349–S5353 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3401), S5167 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3413), S5238 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY], S5093 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5238 [19JY], S5352–S5357 [25JY], S5421, S5441, S5442, S5445 [26JY], S5631 [30JY], S6877 [26NO], S6936 [27NO], S7128, S7132 [29NO], S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7408, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435 [5DE], S7643, S7677 [6DE], S7692 [10DE], S7714, S7727 [11DE], S7757, S7781, S7784 [12DE], S8323 [21DE], S8383, S8418 [27DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5265–S5268, S5270, S5271, S5275, S5277–S5288, S5291–S5294 [24JY], S5321–S5347, S5349–S5352 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent agreement, S5339 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (S. 2050), S210 [31JA]

——— extend renewable energy production tax credit, S674–S678 [15FE]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (S. 3660), S7418, S7419 [5DE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), S8324 [21DE]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (S. 2180), S1542 [8MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S2036 [26MR], S2039 [27MR], S4884–S4886 [11JY], S4919–S4928, S4930–S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4448 [25JN], S4765 [29JN], S4784 [9JY], S4793, S4795, S4804–S4806, S4812 [10JY], S4835–S4843, S4846, S4851–S4853, S4872–S4884 [11JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), unanimous-consent request, S4836, S4885, S4886 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S4791 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S5022 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072–S5074 [17JY], S5093, S5099, S5105, S5109–S5111, S5114, S5130 [18JY], S5169, S5170, S5175, S5178, S5180–S5186, S5188–S5190 [19JY], S5328, S5346 [25JY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S329 [6FE], S362 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE], S830, S840 [16FE], S882 [17FE]

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers (business): tribute, S698 [15FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), S585, S587 [14FE]

——— ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), S6007 [2AU]

Twin Falls, ID: opening of Chobani Inc., production facility, S8067 [17DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE], S891 [17FE], S8617 [1JA]

——— rates, S368 [7FE], S421 [9FE], S823 [16FE], S1888 [21MR], S4623 [26JN], S6508 [20SE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S6256 [12SE], S6291 [13SE], S7391 [4DE]

Veterans Jobs Corps Act: violation of Budget Control Act by increasing authority and outlays above Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) allocation, S6317 [13SE], S6396 [19SE]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 3462), S5736 [31JY]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Xuron Corp.: tribute, S1678 [14MR]

Reports

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [25JY]

Employer Health Benefits Survey Findings: Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research & Educational Trust (organization), H4712–H4715 [10JY]

Telecom Sector Leads the Way in Domestic Economic Investments: Progressive Policy Institute, E1272 [18JY]

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 112–397), H696 [13FE]

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5865) (H. Rept. 112–659), H5764 [10SE]

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 572) (H. Rept. 112–409), H1209 [6MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Gasoline Regulations Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1209 [6MR]

Medical FSA Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1004) (H. Rept. 112–515), H3479 [5JN]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 112–634), H5524 [31JY]

Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1864) (H. Rept. 112–386), H475 [3FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1133 [1MR]

Restoring Access to Medication Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5842) (H. Rept. 112–516), H3479 [5JN]

Transportation Security Administration Compliance With the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 112–487), H3161 [18MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 112–508), H3265 [30MY]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1884 [21MR], H1240 [7MR]

Statements

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Executive Office of the President, H745 [15FE]

Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Anniversary: Representative Keating, E757 [10MY]

Economic Justice: Alex Lesser and Josh Fixler, Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism and Union for Reform Judaism, E101 [31JA]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Executive Office of the President, H1237 [7MR]

——— Luis A. Aguilar, SEC, S1970 [22MR]

Summaries

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (H.R. 3606), H1239 [7MR]

Surveys

Economic State of Small Business: American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority (organization), H5239 [25JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H192 [31JA]

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 572, consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1222 [7MR]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5302 [26JY]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H. Res. 844, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act, H7531 [1JA]

H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirement, H6175 [20SE]

H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5578 [1AU]

H.R. 828, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act, H5414 [31JY]

H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H333 [1FE]

H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, H2667 [15MY]

H.R. 3173, Transportation Security Administration allowance of transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H4015 [26JN]

H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1245–H1249 [7MR]

H.R. 3670, require Transportation Security Administration compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, H3239 [30MY]

H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5244–H5251 [25JY]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 5797, Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act, H5606 [1AU]

H.R. 5865, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, H5830 [11SE]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

H.R. 6371, Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, H6334 [13NO]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. 2050, Small Business Tax Extenders Act, S211 [31JA]

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, S2032 [26MR]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2249, Senior Executive Service Reform Act, S2168–S2171 [28MR]

S. 2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act, S2501 [18AP]

S. 3245, EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program permanent reauthorization, S3636 [24MY], H5814 [11SE]

S. 3381, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4954–S4958 [12JY]

S. 3393, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5087–S5089 [17JY]

S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5216–S5218 [19JY], S5355 [25JY]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3453, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S5492 [26JY]

S. 3462, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act, S5736 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 62, support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings, S7687 [6DE]

S. Res. 400, support goals and ideals of World Social Work Day and Professional Social Work Month, S1850 [20MR]

S. Res. 407, prevent bonuses from being paid to MF Global Holdings, Ltd., employees responsible for day-to-day operations resulting in bankruptcy filing until customers’ aggregated account funds are repaid in full, S2092, S2113 [27MR]

S. Res. 408, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 453, expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities, S3089 [10MY]

S. Res. 530, National Apprenticeship Act anniversary and National Registered Apprenticeship Month, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 533, National Work and Family Month, S5660, S5688 [30JY]

S. Res. 548, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, S6109, S6238 [11SE]

S. Res. 555, support goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, S6345 [13SE], S6679 [21SE]

S. Res. 589, Small Business Saturday, S6635, S6684 [21SE]

EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1397), H3809 [20JN]

EMPOWERING PARENTS THROUGH QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

Schools: require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

EMPOWERING PATIENTS FIRST ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3000), H431 [2FE]

ENABLE AMERICA (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1488 [12SE]

ENABLING ENERGY SAVING INNOVATIONS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4850), S6649, S6651 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4850), H3984, H3985 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4850), S6661 [21SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4850, provisions, S6661–S6664 [21SE], H3984 [26JN]

ENCORE.ORG (organization)

Remarks in House

Cox, Thomas: Encore.org (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, E1930 [13DE]

ENCOURAGING INNOVATION AND EFFECTIVE TEACHERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

END BLINDNESS BY 20/20, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Health: establishment of Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize To End Blindness by 20/20, S7790, S7791 [12DE]

END RACIAL PROFILING ACT

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 1670, provisions, S2355 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

END RADON IN SCHOOLS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

END TRAFFICKING IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

ENDANGERED FISH RECOVERY PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6060, provisions, H6074 [19SE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Amendments

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Bills and resolutions

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (see H.R. 4244), H1541 [22MR]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

Texas: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

Letters

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Motions

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Remarks in House

American Eagle Day: observance, E1067 [19JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

California: ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (H.R. 4244), E423 [22MR]

EPA: impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

Government regulations: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY], H2745 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 498), S4308 [19JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

Conservation of natural resources: repeal multinational species conservation funds reauthorizations, S6835 [15NO]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

H.R. 2745, Virgin River multispecies habitat conservation plan implementation facilitation, H2680 [15MY]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

S. Res. 467, Endangered Species Day, S3288 [17MY]

S. Res. 498, American Eagle Day, S4305, S4309 [19JN]

ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Claims: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (see H.R. 4244), H1541 [22MR]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: issue a final decision whether or not to issue a permit under the Endangered Species Act authorizing construction of an elementary school in San Diego, CA (H.R. 4244), E423 [22MR]

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 467, designate, S3288 [17MY]

ENDER, ELMA T.S.

Remarks in House

Laredo-Webb County, TX, Bar Association: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854 [30NO]

ENDING FISCAL CLIFFS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

ENDING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3283), S3900 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3283), S4180 [14JN]

ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy

ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4026), H725 [14FE]

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H3473 [5JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

ENERGY POLICY ACT

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6017, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies of the innovative technology loan guarantee program (see H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

——— establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (see H. Res. 779), H5922 [12SE]

Letters

Dept. of Energy Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding: several organizations, H3454 [5JN]

No More Solyndras Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6008 [14SE]

Motions

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6022 [14SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

——— ensure the innovative technology loan guarantee program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016, H6019–H6022 [14SE]

——— Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding, H3452–H3454 [5JN]

——— innovative technology loan guarantee program nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5930, H5932 [13SE], H6004–H6024, H6049 [14SE], E1549 [18SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), motion to recommit, H6022, H6023 [14SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Energy Administrative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1684) (S. Rept. 112–263), S8363 [21DE]

No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6323 [2NO]

——— exempt decorative hearth products from certain energy efficiency regulations (see H.R. 6578), H6314 [23OC]

Dept. of Energy: improve energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters (see H.R. 3817), H158 [24JA]

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: Bert Kalisch, American Public Gas Association and Dave McCurdy, American Gas Association, H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6603 [4DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6603 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), H6599–H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H3427, H3461, H3462 [5JN], E1023 [7JN]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6582, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, H6599–H6602 [4DE]

ENERGY SECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION JOBS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3410) (H. Rept. 112–395), H696 [13FE]

ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5057 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3364 [31MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3465 [5JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2448 [8MY], H2523 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1428 [20MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6062 [14SE]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H1497 [21MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H6061 [14SE]

Armed Forces: provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H7425 [20DE]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H903 [16FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H441 [2FE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 289), H3578 [6JN]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 2957), H1306 [8MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2648 [10MY]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify application of the words people, person, or citizen in the Constitution to corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities (see H.J. Res. 88), H1101 [29FE]

——— constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H1101 [29FE]

——— constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H1135 [1MR]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H3808 [19JN]

——— provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 2221), H7516 [31DE]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H3164 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H966 [27FE]

——— provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H5631 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 1523), H1846 [16AP]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H5010 [18JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H3578 [6JN]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6702 [11DE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H27 [17JA]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H3267 [30MY]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H2033 [19AP]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6623 [4DE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1135 [1MR]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H2813 [16MY]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H6062 [14SE]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6292), H5704 [2AU]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H3662 [7JN]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6312 [19OC]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1807 [29MR]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H115 [23JA]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H5010 [18JY]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H3734 [18JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H6578 [30NO]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 5989), H3974 [21JN]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5526 [31JY]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see H.R. 6094), H4774 [10JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H115 [23JA]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 2324), H6675 [5DE]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6765 [12DE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6001 [13SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5010 [18JY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H4828 [11JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1101 [29FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

Postal Regulatory Commission: allow to set aside Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate postal facilities that would deny service to rural areas, communities, or small towns (see H.R. 4335), H2212 [26AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H1543 [22MR]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1916 [17AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1101 [29FE]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H28 [17JA]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6578 [30NO]

——— modify dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer (see H.R. 3820), H221 [31JA]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H6061 [14SE]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H3662 [7JN]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H3267 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

FCC: promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see H.R. 4319), H1804 [29MR]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6685), H7359 [19DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3103 [17MY]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 6006), H3974 [21JN]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

Telecommunications: prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 6155), H5078 [19JY]

FCC: promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (H.R. 4319), H1806 [29MR]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (H.R. 6685), H7360 [19DE]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (H.R. 6006), H3976 [21JN]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (H.R. 5050), H2278 [27AP]

Telecommunications: prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (H.R. 4247), H1542 [22MR]

Remarks

Albania: independence anniversary, H6473 [28NO]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2624 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1772 [29MR]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance, E973• [5JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6085 [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2624 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5057 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5057 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2236 [27AP]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3465 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, H2236 [27AP]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7555 [1JA]

——— importance of job creation, H445 [3FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H910 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H142 [24JA]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7507 [31DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3465 [5JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7504 [31DE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2476• [9MY]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and fund the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H446 [3FE]

——— prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3865 [20JN]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H910 [17FE]

Firearms: gun control, H5117 [23JY], H6819 [17DE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6085 [19SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4728 [10JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E535• [16AP]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7561 [1JA]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, H5295 [26JY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7501 [31DE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H6080, H6083 [19SE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5576 [1AU]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2484 [9MY]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709• [7MY]

Jones, Calvin (C.J.): Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation outstanding mentor honoree, E711• [7MY]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H446 [3FE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E721• [8MY]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H910 [17FE]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709• [7MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6819 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4728 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4728 [10JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2523 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523 [9MY]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 6649), H7509 [31DE]

——— transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7509 [31DE]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H5576 [1AU]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1635• [21SE]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5544 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5544 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7555 [1JA]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H910 [17FE]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H2236 [27AP]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6077 [19SE]

Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (H.R. 1687), H3465 [5JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H510 [6FE]

Tributes

Brown, George, E1534• [14SE]

Coker, Connie, E59• [23JA]

Contzius, Erik, E710• [7MY]

David, Elaine, E709• [7MY]

Frank, Representative, H7507 [31DE]

Giffords, Representative, H118 [24JA]

Kirk, Senator, H127 [24JA]

Klein, Eleazer and Sari, E711• [7MY]

Lopez, Miriam: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation community spirit honoree, E712• [7MY]

Lowenstein, Arlene, E1016• [7JN]

Mayer, Martin and Wendy, E722• [8MY]

Ohren, Sheldon, E1649• [21SE]

Palais, Lorraine Lipsky and Elliott, E1977• [21DE]

Perez-Pena, Rosario, E270• [28FE]

Simmons, Andrew F., E707• [7MY]

Simmons, James L., Jr., E709• [7MY]

Smith, Myrtle Owens, E1544• [14SE]

Sosis, Richard, E714• [7MY]

Thomas, Miccerica: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation extra mile honoree, E713• [7MY]

Treitel, Eli and Chedva, E724• [8MY]

ENGEL, NATHAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3870 [7JN]

ENGELKEN, CLAIRE

Remarks in House

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

ENGERT, GLENDON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E592 [19AP]

ENGINEERING related term(s) Mathematics

Amendments

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

Articles and editorials

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

University of Illinois’ James Coleman Elected to National Academy of Engineering, E231 [17FE]

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (see S. 2138), S1147 [29FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— make grants to State-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) networks to expand STEM education (see H.R. 6517), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (see S. 3192), S3234 [16MY]

——— provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 3185), S3174 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Education: increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see S. 3475), S5870 [1AU]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2029 [19AP]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H4774 [10JY]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 598), H1641 [27MR]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (see S. Res. 610), S7459 [5DE]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) (see H.R. 6325), H5706 [2AU]

Letters

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Motions

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4852 [12JY]

Remarks in House

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE], H733 [15FE]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), E595 [19AP]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for science programs in contravention of Dept. of Energy Organization Act, H3455–H3457 [5JN]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

Education: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP], H2522 [9MY], H6512 [29NO]

——— tribute to Mathematics of Planet Earth project, H6400 [16NO]

Halliburton Co.: provide assistance to at-risk youth of Houston, TX, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School robotics team, E928 [31MY]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (H.R. 399), H6193 [20SE], H6518, H6521 [29NO], H6543 [30NO]

——— allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845, H4846 [12JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— authorize lead Federal agency to extend permit review process time period for mining critical minerals and materials if new information is obtained during the review, H4841, H4842 [12JY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ relative to efforts to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4840, H4841 [12JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY]

——— condition new mining permits on disclosure of Federal political contributions made by applicant during preceding five years, H4835 [12JY]

——— exemption of domestic production of critical minerals and materials from environmental review, H4833–H4835 [12JY]

——— permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4831–H4855, H4856 [12JY], H5173 [24JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4791–H4796 [11JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), motion to recommit, H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— require mining companies to pay a royalty for value of hardrock minerals mined on Federal lands and designate revenues for cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines, H4842–H4844 [12JY]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 552), H734 [15FE]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

Schweitzer, Edmund O., III: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medal in Power Engineering recipient, E1190 [29JN]

Transportation: importance of infrastructure investment, H3956 [21JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H201–H207 [31JA], H737 [15FE], H976 [28FE], H1531–H1533 [22MR], H1715 [28MR], H6514 [29NO]

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: anniversary of Space Camp, H3582 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armada, MI: tribute to Macomb Academy of Arts & Sciences robotics team, S3681 [4JN]

Corps of Engineers: establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (S. 2138), S1149 [29FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3199, S3200 [16MY], S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Lawrence, Taylor W., Jr.: Montevallo, AL, Hometown Hero award recipient, S6849 [15NO]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, S3002 [9MY]

National Academy of Sciences: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (S. Res. 610), S7639 [5DE]

Reports

Report to Congress—Rare Earth Materials in Defense Applications: Frank Kendall III, Dept. of Defense (excerpt), H4838 [12JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4402) (H. Rept. 112–583), H4684 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 726, consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H4791 [11JY]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 610, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program anniversary, S7459, S7639 [5DE]

ENGLAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ENGLEHARDT, DOROTHY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO]

ENGLER, JOHN

Letters

Export Promotion Reform Act, H3255 [30MY]

ENGLEWOOD, FL

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327 [25JY]

ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 997), H714 [14FE]

ENHANCED DNA COLLECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6014), H6844–H6848 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6014), S8516 [28DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6014, provisions, H6844 [18DE]

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF PARENTAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3873), H374 [1FE]

ENKHBAYAR, NAMBARYN

Remarks in Senate

Mongolia: condemn arrest and detention of former President Nambaryn Enkbayar, S3108 [14MY]

ENOUGH PROJECT (organization)

Articles and editorials

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Satellite Sentinel Project (organization): tribute, E717 [7MY]

ENRIQUEZ, AMELITO

Remarks in House

NSF: Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

ENSLEY, GORDON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1434 [3AU]

ENSURING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY COMPANION CARE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5969), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

ENSURING CHILD CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5188), H2271 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5188), H3581 [7JN], E694 [27AP]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 5188), E694 [27AP]

ENSURING MENTAL COMPETENCE IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3881), H439 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3881), E118 [2FE]

ENSURING QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4242), H3799 [19JN], H4749 [10JY]

ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6263 [12SE]

ENTERPRISE (U.S.S.)

Bills and resolutions

Ships and vessels: tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see S. Con. Res. 65), S8203 [19DE] (see S. Res. 630), S8665 [2JA] (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Ships and vessels: tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (S. Res. 630), S8668 [2JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 65, tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise upon completion of final deployment, S8206 [19DE]

S. Res. 630, tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise upon completion of final deployment, S8666, S8668 [2JA]

ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD

Bills and resolutions

CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 4204), H1390 [19MR]

ENTMACHER, JOAN

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3603 [7JN]

ENTREKIN, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

ENTREPRENEUR-IN-RESIDENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6119), H4863 [12JY]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Hazardous substances: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826 [11SE]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

Red Tape Diaries—One Small Business Owner’s Struggle Against Bureaucracy, S3620 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 3559), S6454 [19SE]

——— codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (see S. 3467), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

Air pollution: designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

——— reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H2317 [7MY]

Armendariz, Al: question suitability to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy (see H. Res. 635), H2274 [27AP]

CERCLA: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7215 [29NO]

——— provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see S. 3549), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6405), H6000 [13SE]

Chesapeake Bay: limit authority to implement certain actions relative to watershed total maximum daily loads (see H.R. 4337), H1804 [29MR]

——— reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Clean Air Act: clarify general duty clause as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide that State implementation plans address impairment of visibility relative to emissions from taconite ore processing facilities (see H.R. 6507), H6274 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6168), H5200 [24JY]

——— implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program and conduct additional oil and gas lease sales to promote offshore energy development (see S. 3438), S5381 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 3383), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6082), H4684 [9JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Drugs: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (see H.R. 6190), H5290 [25JY]

Economy: express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Federal employees: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance (see H.R. 6093), H4774 [10JY]

Foreign countries: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 2226), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

Government regulations: allow for a reasonable compliance deadline for certain States subject to the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 2300), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4387), H1976 [18AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2039 [23AP]

Hazardous substances: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

——— amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

Health: examine, label, and communicate adverse human biological effects associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields from cell phones and other wireless devices (see H.R. 6358), H5716 [3AU]

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program: reauthorize (see S. 3264), S3729 [5JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4345), H1811 [30MR]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Renewable energy: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

——— establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6230 [20SE]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

Renewable fuel standard: partially waive when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

Schools: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

Scientific Advisory Board: provide for member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see S. 3388), S5047 [16JY]

Small business: standardize definition of the term ‘‘small business refiner’’ for purposes of administered laws (see S. 3379), S4950 [12JY]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see S. 3558), S6454 [19SE]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (see H.R. 6207), H5326 [26JY]

Water: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 2094), S494 [9FE]

——— clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4304), H1803 [29MR]

——— limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

——— require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see H.R. 4266), H1641 [27MR]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3304), S4238 [18JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Letters

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Maureen Donahue Hardwick, International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium (excerpt), H6727 [12DE]

EPA analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy: several public health and medical organizations, H3818 [20JN]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S1510, S1514 [8MR]

——— W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, S1510 [8MR]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5222 [25JY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Government regulations: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

Press releases

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 3158), H5608, H5609 [1AU]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA]

——— issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, H5756 [10SE]

——— uphold scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare, H6214 [20SE]

Alaska: repeal designation of the Colville River as an aquatic resource of national importance, H3895 [20JN]

America’s Natural Gas Alliance: report contesting EPA study on greenhouse gas emissions and natural gas development, H3812 [20JN]

Armendariz, Al: question suitability to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H2145, H2193 [26AP]

——— resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H3485 [6JN]

Asthma Awareness Month: observance, E703 [7MY]

Business and industry: effect of regulations on coal-fired powerplants, H1651 [28MR]

CERCLA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (H.R. 6405), E1521 [13SE]

Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, H3760, H3765 [19JN]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

——— impact, H2058 [24AP]

——— take action if such action would increase domestic energy independence by reducing demand for oil, H6216, H6217 [20SE]

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Public Power proposed gasification plant, E35 [18JA]

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations That Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the U.S.: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of EPA rules and actions, H6217, H6218 [20SE]

Dept. of Energy: determine if impact analyses of EPA rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

Dept. of the Interior: implement President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program (H.R. 6168), H5167 [24JY], H5212–H5217 [25JY], E1329 [25JY]

——— prohibit single multi-sale environmental impact statement for all new areas opened for drilling in congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5169, H5175 [24JY], E1330 [25JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5136, H5167–H5183 [24JY], H5213–H5224 [25JY], E1325, E1329, E1330, E1331 [25JY], E1441 [3AU]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5222 [25JY]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

Drugs: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H6724–H6728 [12DE], E1780 [16NO], E1937 [17DE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA], H207–H213 [31JA], H629 [8FE], H959–H962 [27FE], H1013 [28FE], H1295 [8MR], H1651 [28MR], H2079 [25AP], H4641–H4643 [29JN], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

Endangered species: impact of adding the lesser prairie chicken to the endangered species list on energy exploration, H6712 [12DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

Food Recovery Challenge: tribute, E1933 [13DE]

Government regulations: consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624 [21SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— impact on employment and job creation, H1029 [29FE], H3664 [8JN]

——— impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H2193–H2197 [26AP], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

——— issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H5756 [10SE]

——— make data and modeling inputs that regulations are based on available to the public and require regulatory impact analysis to undergo external peer review, H6218, H6219 [20SE]

——— prohibit consideration of feasibility and cost in revising and supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone, H3901, H3902 [20JN]

——— prohibit delay in finalization of rules to establish clean air standards and to reduce air pollution if such rules will provide protection against asthma and other health effects, H3899, H3900 [20JN]

——— proposed rule relative to manganese alloy production, H1583 [27MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H1645 [28MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy, H3818 [20JN]

——— require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: funding, H7362 [20DE], E287 [29FE]

Hazardous substances: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826–H5829 [11SE], E1493 [12SE]

Health: waive ban on over-the-counter asthma inhalers enacted as part of international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and allow existing stock to be sold until FDA approves replacement, H4872 [17JY]

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program: reauthorize (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE], E1992 [21DE]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208–H213 [31JA]

——— increase fuel efficiency, E1211 [9JY]

——— preserve fuel efficiency standards, H6255 [21SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1645 [28MR]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H4794 [11JY]

——— monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H634 [8FE]

——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

Page, AZ: prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

Power resources: expand ability to waive certain pollution control fuel requirements when there is a fuel distribution problem and complete Fuel Harmonization Study with the Dept. of Energy, H3903, H3904 [20JN]

——— green initiative grants for energy production, H2252 [27AP]

——— use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H2060 [24AP]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934, H1937, H1938, H1957, H1958 [18AP], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H4623 [29JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H33 [18JA]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H6201, H6202 [20SE]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: require officials proposing rules to publish scientific studies relied upon in developing such rules, H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (H.R. 6207), E1342 [26JY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (S. 3467), S5872 [1AU]

——— exempt farms with aboveground fuel storage tanks of a certain size from EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new EPA rule on municipal and industrial stormwater discharges prior to completion of evaluation of current rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

Air pollution: establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

——— establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

Badger (vessel): concerns over coal emissions, S8276 [20DE]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

——— impact, S488 [9FE]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), S5628 [26JY], S5631 [30JY]

Disasters: environmental recovery and restoration funding, S8445 [27DE]

Diseases: investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (S. 76), S7752 [11DE]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3823 [7JN], S4118 [13JN], S4318 [20JN], S4922 [12JY]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents, S4287, S4288 [19JN]

Federal employees: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (S. 3053), S3045 [9MY]

Government regulations: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S3942–S3945 [12JN]

——— delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— impact, S5460–S5462 [26JY]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, S3620 [24MY]

——— impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

——— implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule, S2220 [29MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S331 [6FE], S1508–S1511, S1513, S1514, S1523, S1528 [8MR], S1573 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: address soil contamination issues in areas surrounding former lead smelter sites, S3322 [21MY]

——— establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), S6672, S6673 [21SE]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program: reauthorize (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE], S8114 [18DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN]

Power resources: establish commission to analyze and report on cumulative impacts of certain EPA rules and actions on gasoline and diesel fuel prices, S2125 [28MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— national energy policy, S6307 [13SE]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (S. 2264), S2250 [29MR]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 3512), S5986 [2AU], S6516 [20SE]

Renewable fuel standard: partially waive when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

Toxic Substances Control Act: exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation, S6888 [26NO]

Water: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (S. 2094), S413 [9FE]

——— clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S3932 [12JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2245), S3032 [9MY]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Reports filed

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6190) (H. Rept. 112–673), H6059 [14SE]

Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6082) (H. Rept. 112–615), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

Farmer’s Privacy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 112–643), H5628 [1AU]

Gasoline Regulations Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (S. 710) (H. Rept. 112–654), H5764 [10SE]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2018) (S. Rept. 112–184), S5046 [16JY]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2541) (H. Rept. 112–684), H6230 [20SE]

Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 76) (S. Rept. 112–213), S6451 [19SE]

William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3304), S4821 [10JY]

Resolutions by organizations

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H.R. 3158, Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, H5608 [1AU]

H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5174 [24JY]

H.R. 6168, President Obama’s Proposed 2012–2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act, H5212 [25JY]

H.R. 6190, Asthma Inhalers Relief Act, H6724 [12DE]

S. 710, Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, H5826 [11SE]

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

S. 3687, EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program reauthorization, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. 3687, William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, Washington, DC, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

ENXCO, INC.

Statements

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power, E1208 [9JY]

ENZBRENNER, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

Tribute, S3161 [15MY]

ENZI, MICHAEL B. (a Senator from Wyoming)

Addresses

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: by, S5967 [2AU]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3908, S3909 [11JN], S3978 [12JN], S4357 [20JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6557 [20SE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S170 [30JA], S184 [31JA], S276 [1FE], S302, S323 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6965 [27NO], S7072 [28NO], S7226, S7238 [29NO], S7294, S7296 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6358 [13SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3335 [21MY]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6661, S6676 [21SE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2657 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S789 [15FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6822 [14NO]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5383 [25JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4827, S4828 [10JY], S4894, S4897 [11JY], S5048 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5213, S5232, S5236 [19JY]

Articles and editorials

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB? Phil Kerpen, Daily Caller (Internet site), S2578 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S1541 [8MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S2002 [22MR]

Agriculture: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 1161), S851 [16FE] (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

——— prohibit earmarks (see S. 1930), S1050 [27FE]

Courts: require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S2244 [29MR]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S3730 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S4152 [13JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 351), S3129 [14MY]

——— install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3978 [12JN]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S3043 [9MY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S6457 [19SE]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR]

——— exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S76 [24JA]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

——— standardize definition of the term ‘‘small business refiner’’ for purposes of administered laws (see S. 3379), S4950 [12JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see S. 3187), S3174 [15MY]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2821 [26AP]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5659 [30JY] (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S6627 [21SE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S5978 [2AU]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S700 [15FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S4460 [25JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6548 [20SE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S2656 [24AP]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: establish smart card pilot program (see S. 1551), S3329 [21MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S5979 [2AU]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see S. 2049), S208 [31JA]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S6271 [12SE]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S3175 [15MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 2371), S3235 [16MY] (see S. 3221), S3422 [22MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see S. 1368), S3043 [9MY]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2970 [8MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Small business: preserve option for businesses to operate as they choose, including as flow-through entities, and oppose tax changes forcing such businesses to reorganize as C corporations (see S. Res. 88), S6065 [10SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S3130 [14MY]

Taxation: extend the time for making S corporation elections (see S. 2271), S2242 [29MR]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 3650), S7346 [3DE]

——— modify credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see S. 3581), S6545 [20SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (see S. 3460), S5732 [31JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3729 [5JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S1460 [7MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S496 [9FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S700 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S3631 [24MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 470), S3516 [23MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: repeal a limitation on annual payments (see S. 3514), S5977 [2AU]

Taxation: reform international tax system (see S. 2091), S494 [9FE]

Letters

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

Paycheck Fairness Act: David French, National Retail Federation, S3713 [5JN]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3712 [5JN]

——— several business organizations, S3712 [5JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Motions

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Privilege of the floor

Bautz, Peter, S4641 [26JN]

McConnaughay, Bill, S4641 [26JN]

O’Connor, Sean, S4641 [26JN]

Perez, Sergio, S4641 [26JN]

Ward, James, S1476 [7MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4123 [13JN], S4388 [21JN]

——— sugar price support program funding, S4123 [13JN]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (S. 3248), S3638 [24MY]

Bousman, Joel: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Budget: comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, S6093–S6095 [11SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3210, S3211 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3210, S3211 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3210, S3211 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3210, S3211 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3210, S3211 [16MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4881 [11JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3711 [5JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6477 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2900, S2904 [7MY], S3014 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S2901, S2905 [7MY], S3015 [9MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S8615, S8618 [1JA]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4286 [19JN]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3493 [23MY]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3484 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3484, S3487, S3493, S3500, S3503 [23MY], S3542, S3550, S3553, S3562, S3564, S3567 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4611 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3297, S3306 [21MY]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3487 [23MY], S3562 [24MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S4690 [28JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S4690 [28JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4755 [29JN]

Mining and mineral resources: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund funding, S4755 [29JN]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 470), S3519 [23MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2568, S2573, S2574, S2576, S2578 [23AP], S2619, S2621, S2622, S2624, S2629 [24AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4388 [21JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S6477 [20SE]

Operation Enduring Freeedom Veterans Day: observance, S6892 [26NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1960, S1961, S1962, S1963 [22MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4695 [28JN]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3542 [24MY]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3553 [24MY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2196 [29MR]

——— national energy policy, S2196 [29MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1448 [7MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S4690 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4755 [29JN]

Senate: legislative process, S8615, S8618 [1JA]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8616, S8618 [1JA]

Taxation: adjust gasoline tax rates with inflation, S1448–S1450 [7MR], S4690 [28JN]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8615, S8618 [1JA]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2900, S2904 [7MY], S3015 [9MY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4881 [11JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2301 [16AP]

——— reform international tax system (S. 2091), S497 [9FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6086 [11SE]

Transportation: use of Social Security, Medicare, and other trust funds to fund the Highway Trust Fund, S4690 [28JN]

Veterans Day: observance, S6892 [26NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3539 [24MY], S6095 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 2091, U.S. Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act, S498–S502 [9FE]

Tributes

Bennet, Senator, S3503 [23MY]

Conrad, Senator, S8353 [21DE]

Gnehm, Wendy, S6091 [11SE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8257 [20DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S8503 [28DE]

Lugar, Senator, S8353 [21DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1905 [21MR]

Snowe, Senator, S8354 [21DE]

EPA REGULATORY RELIEF ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

EPHRON, NORA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1237 [12JY]

EPPERLY, JOHN

Addresses

Leesburg, VA, War Memorial to Fallen Soldiers Dedication, E1711 [19OC]

EPPLIN, ROBERT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6617 [21SE]

EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Judgment Fund: require disclosure of all payments made (see S. 3415), S5212 [19JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

Mining and mineral resources: permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

Reports filed

Government Litigation Savings Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce final regulations on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age, E748 [9MY]

Civil liberties: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

Discrimination: ruling granting discrimination protections to transgendered people under the Civil Rights Act, E670 [26AP]

Funding, H2408, H2409 [8MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

EQUAL PAY DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, H1925 [18AP], E553 [17AP], E585, E604 [19AP]

EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTH (EACH) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

EQUITY IN GOVERNMENT COMPENSATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

ERBITI, KATERINA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S387 [7FE]

ERBY, DENNIS J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S323 [2FE]

ERICK J. UMSTEAD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1245 [12JY]

ERICKSON, NANCY

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (see S. Res. 485), S3782 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (S. Res. 485), S3799 [6JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 485, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al., S3783, S3799 [6JN]

ERICKSON, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398: High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

ERIE COUNTY, NY

Proclamations

Tribute to Mortimer Sullivan: Representative Hochul, E104 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society: anniversary, E757 [10MY]

FEMA: Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for Buffalo, NY, area, H5536 [1AU]

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: tribute to hiring of reservists and returning veterans, E1726 [26OC]

ERVIN-COMBS, JESSE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4685 [27JN]

ERWIN, ANDREW

Remarks in House

Abortion: tribute to film ‘‘October Baby’’, H1523 [22MR]

ERWIN, JON

Remarks in House

Abortion: tribute to film ‘‘October Baby’’, H1523 [22MR]

ESBECK, RAMONA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1672 [28SE]

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Pribble, Jeffrey: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E249 [27FE]

ESCLAMADO, ALEX

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1753 [14NO]

ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H767 [15FE]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1620, H1624 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5526 [31JY]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H5923 [12SE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4158 [27JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H513 [6FE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H2330 [7MY]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1543 [22MR]

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (see H.R. 3910), H512 [6FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H3105 [17MY]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H6344 [13NO]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2212 [26AP]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H3363 [31MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H6701 [11DE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H1154 [5MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H7585 [2JA]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H27 [17JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H4656 [29JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H183 [25JA]

FCC: permit each Commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation (see H.R. 2102), H1273 [7MR]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1847 [16AP]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H1543 [22MR]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H6535 [29NO]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H7264 [18DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Fish and fishing: include farmed shellfish as specialty crops (see H.R. 1176), H802 [15FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H2647 [10MY]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1497 [21MR]

——— provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H6298 [28SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6310 [16OC]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H5860 [11SE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3266 [30MY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H6001 [13SE]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H4686 [9JY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1808 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H2072 [24AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1391 [19MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H727 [14FE]

Medicaid: provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H3915 [20JN]

Medicare: provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1044), H2813 [16MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H6298 [28SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6623 [4DE]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations (see H.R. 501), H6300 [2OC]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5712 [2AU]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H6302 [5OC]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections, create similar system for congressional elections, and strengthen rules on political action committees (see H.R. 6448), H6230 [20SE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6280 [21SE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6536 [29NO]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H6310 [16OC]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1571 [26MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H6298 [28SE]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see H.R. 6331), H6001 [13SE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H6318 [26OC]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H6298 [28SE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H3363 [31MY]

Taxation: expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (see H.R. 4643), H2570 [9MY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H3163 [18MY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H3662 [7JN]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H1544 [22MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2647 [10MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H6298 [28SE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H3481 [5JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2570 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5629 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (H.R. 6686), H7360 [19DE]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (H.R. 6260), H5630 [1AU]

Motions

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1287 [8MR]

Remarks

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E631• [24AP]

California: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062 [29FE]

Cole, Sean: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641• [21SE], E1662• [28SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, E2037• [2JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5058 [19JY]

——— require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, E2037• [2JA]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (H.R. 733), H6145, H6146 [19SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7293 [19DE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7299 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H767 [15FE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, H6145, H6146 [19SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H919 [17FE], E272• [28FE]

FCC: provide for creation of a public safety broadband network, ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, and permit the FCC to conduct incentive auctions, H919 [17FE]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1611, H1612, H1616, H1620, H1622, H1624 [27MR]

——— require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1620 [27MR]

——— require the Freedom of Information Act process be more open and transparent, H1622 [27MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), E948• [1JN], E1162• [27JN]

FERC: review results from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration study on hazardous liquid pipeline regulations before issuing TransCanada Keystone XL gas pipeline permit, H767 [15FE]

Firearms: gun control, H6819 [17DE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5241 [25JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4727 [10JY]

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6746 [12DE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), E1656• [25SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5600, H5602 [1AU]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644 [5DE]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641• [21SE]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (H.R. 6260), H7337 [19DE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E241• [27FE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6819 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4727 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4727 [10JY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162• [27JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1062 [29FE]

Schaffer, Trevor: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1644• [21SE], E1663• [28SE]

SEC: authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act, H1237 [7MR]

Sheldon, Denise: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1643• [21SE], E1660• [28SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1237 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), motion to recommit, H1287 [8MR]

——— require public disclosure of political contributions, H1287 [8MR]

Stanford University: tribute to women’s water polo team, E1312• [24JY]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643• [21SE]

Votes: correction, H2492• [9MY], E629• [24AP], E782• [11MY], E1619• [21SE]

——— position on missed, E1985• [21DE], E2038• [2JA]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642• [21SE], E1659• [28SE]

Wise, Joe: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1664• [28SE]

Tributes

Arnold, Robert K., E1254• [17JY]

Batinovich, Robert, E1670• [28SE]

Chapman, Richard F., E1785• [16NO]

Daschbach, Howard M., Jr., E216• [16FE]

Davis, Belva, E1825• [28NO]

Esclamado, Alex, E1753• [14NO]

Fazzino, Gary P., E1788• [16NO]

Glaser, Robert J., E1175• [28JN]

Glaze, Thomas A., E549• [17AP]

Hatamiya, Nancy Takahashi, E1095• [20JN]

Huggins, Charles N., E1646• [21SE]

Jaroch, Dorothy M., E1376• [1AU]

Jarrett, James W., E471• [28MR]

Kamei, Ruth Kisako, E1128• [21JN]

LaRiviere, Florence, E763• [10MY]

Lautze, Robert F., E1310• [24JY]

Lee, John J., E979• [5JN]

Lyman, Richard W., E1079• [19JN]

Manoukian, Matthew P., E1661• [28SE]

McGovern, Edward P., E1888• [7DE]

Miller, Dorothy Rumsey, E1395• [3AU]

Nevin, Michael D., E1891• [7DE]

Seiler, Donald H., E1645• [21SE]

Shea, Caroline Otten, E931• [31MY]

Webster, Sanford H., E890• [25MY]

ESKIMOS see Native Americans

ESNAULT, BETTY

Remarks in House

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]

ESPIONAGE related term(s) Crime

Amendments

Crime: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8226, S8229 [19DE], H7453 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Letters

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Crime: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), H5506, H5507 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), Senate amendment, H7453–H7455 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Dept. of Defense: proposed Defense Intelligence Agency expansion, H6580 [3DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Intelligence services: counterintelligence resources funding, H3294 [31MY]

Remarks in Senate

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946 [12JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

Crime: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8229 [19DE]

Intelligence services: modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches, S8387–S8390, S8398 [27DE]

Reports filed

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6029, Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act, S8229 [19DE], H5506 [31JY]

ESSEX COUNTY, MA

Remarks in House

Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

West Caldwell, NJ: anniversary of West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept., E1475 [11SE]

——— anniversary of West Essex First Aid Squad, E776 [10MY]

ESTABROOK, TOVE E.

Remarks in House

First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication): Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675 [26AP]

ESTES, KYLE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E863 [18MY]

ESTONIA, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Jeffrey D. Levine To Be Ambassador to Estonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

ESTRADA, TANYA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E1014 [7JN]

ETHAN ALLEN GLOBAL, INC.

Articles and editorials

Ethan Allen Celebrates 80 Years, S6790 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6790 [14NO]

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

ETHICS see Morality and Ethics; Political Ethics

ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Congress: strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees, display subject matter of debates, make legislation available before voting, and promote availability of FEC reports (see H.R. 3898), H475 [3FE]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

——— require Members and employees of Congress and other Federal employees who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose delinquent tax liability (see S. 2195), S1734 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Federal employees: require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (H.R. 3550), H651 [9FE]

——— require federally elected officials to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust (H.R. 3639), H382 [2FE], H597 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103–S5105 [18JY]

Texts of

S. 2253, Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act, S2247 [29MR]

ETHIOPIA, FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

Human rights: violations, S4200 [14JN]

U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY], S4200 [14JN]

ETHNIC GROUPS related term(s) Minorities

Articles and editorials

Protect Immigrant Women From Violence, H2765 [16MY]

Weakening Violence Against Women Act Betrays Immigrant Victims, S6302 [13SE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: ensure military leadership reflects the diversity of the population of the U.S. (see S. 3181), S3174 [15MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of HHS: implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN] (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 592), S6800 [14NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

International relations: allow Azeri people, currently divided between Azerbaijan and Iran, to have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country if they so choose (see H. Con. Res. 137), H5922 [12SE]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (see H.R. 6571), H6306 [12OC]

Law enforcement: provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 4398), H1977 [18AP]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2646 [10MY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 2474), S2823 [26AP]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 3546), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6399), H5999 [13SE]

Senior citizens: strengthen programming, services, and outreach for diverse elders (see S. 3593), S6545 [20SE]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

Taxation: deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 4376), H1914 [17AP]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (see H. Res. 599), H1641 [27MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770 [10MY]

——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771 [10MY]

Letters

Dept. of Homeland Security Secure Communities deportation program: several legal aid organizations, H3529 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, and Florida State Conference of the NAACP, E98–E100 [31JA]

Gordon Gee use of offensive stereotypes relative to the Polish Army: Alex Storozynski, Kosciuszko Foundation, H35 [18JA]

——— Thaddeus C. Radzilowski, Piast Institute, H36 [18JA]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: several domestic violence organizations, H2737 [16MY]

——— several immigration, religious, legal, and domestic violence organizations, H2736 [16MY]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2728 [16MY]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002 [6JN]

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

Alexandria, VA: Days of Remembrance observance, E550 [17AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2719, H2720 [16MY], E704 [7MY], E733 [8MY], E769 [10MY], E811, E812, E822 [16MY], E826 [17MY]

——— observance (H. Res. 621), E625 [24AP], E861 [18MY]

Barceloneta, PR: New Jersey Puerto Rican Heritage Statewide Parade Annual Banquet Gala and Puerto Rican Illustres honoree, E1535 [14SE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance, E973 [5JN]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 289), E1047 [15JN]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (H. Res. 698), H3812 [20JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3715–H3719 [18JN], E1067, E1071, E1073, E1079 [19JN], E1144 [26JN]

CIA: increase recruitment and retention of racial and ethnic minorities to professional intelligence positions, H3301, H3302 [31MY]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 4275), E472 [28MR]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, E1794 [16NO]

——— tribute to Hungarian Scouts, E1453 [10SE]

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Albanian Cultural Garden, E1580 [20SE], E1666 [28SE]

——— dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, E992 [6JN]

——— dedication of Dante Alighieri statue in the Italian Cultural Garden, E1199 [29JN]

Clevelandpeople.com (Internet site): tribute, E1939 [17DE]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter, E547 [17AP]

Crime: anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1833–H1835 [16AP], H1852 [17AP]

Croatian Fraternal Union: tribute to Croatian Sons Lodge 170, E1450 [10SE]

Czechoslovak Independence Day: observance, E1747 [13NO]

Delano, CA: tribute to Philippine Weekend Grand Marshals, E1345 [26JY]

DeLeo, John: UNICO National (organization) UNICAN of the Year Award recipient, E95 [31JA], E119 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Civil Rights and Liberties funding, H3529, H3530 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Office of Energy Employment and Training and Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, H3928–H3930 [21JN]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (H. Res. 785), H6158 [20SE]

——— express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), E1071 [19JN]

Farrell, PA: anniversary of Croatian American Civic Club ‘‘Hrvatski Dom’’ Croatian home, E1686 [5OC]

Fortuna family: Cleveland, OH, Slovenian National Home (East 80th) Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]

Gee, Gordon: use of offensive stereotypes relative to the Polish army, H35 [18JA]

Harwich, MA: tribute to Cape Verdean Historical Trust So Sabi! exhibit, E1030 [8JN]

Hirabayashi, Gordon: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Hispanic Americans: oppose inflammatory rhetoric toward Latinos, H1430 [21MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H6164 [20SE], E1553 [19SE], E1578 [20SE]

Hispanic Serving Institutions Week: observance, E1555 [19SE]

Hmong Heritage Month: observance, E518 [30MR]

Intelligence services: protect the civil liberties of ethnic and religious minorities, H3302–H3305 [31MY]

International Institute of Minnesota: tribute, E513 [30MR]

Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club: anniversary, E79 [25JA]

Korean American Day: observance, H1522 [22MR]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1646 [28MR], H1831 [16AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 4398), E573 [18AP]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (H. Res. 654), E1268 [18JY]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Cambodian New Year Festival, E635 [24AP]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, E1776 [15NO]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE], E110 [1FE], E225 [17FE], E241, E248, E252 [27FE], E280 [29FE], E302, E303 [1MR], E352 [8MR], E474 [28MR]

——— anniversary of independence and formation of Republic’s army, H2823 [17MY]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002 [6JN]

New York, NY: tribute to National Puerto Rican Day Parade, E1021 [7JN]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Pakistan: human rights violations of Baloch people, E1628 [21SE]

——— human rights violations of Baluch people, E649 [25AP]

Polish Museum of America: anniversary, E831 [17MY]

Randazzo, Ciro G.: Federazione Siciliana Del New Jersey ‘‘Trinacria D’Oro’’ Award recipient, E381 [19MR]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, E578 [18AP]

Republican Party: relationship with Hispanic American community, H6372 [15NO]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition high school diploma recipients, E1742 [13NO]

Ruze Dalmatinke (musical group): tribute, E1265 [17JY]

Rwanda: U.N. report on support of rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, E1569 [19SE], E2033 [2JA]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Hibernian Society, E344 [8MR]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center, E556 [17AP]

Tamburitzans (song and dance group): tribute, E645 [25AP]

Taxation: deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (H.R. 4376), E558 [17AP]

University of Houston: anniversary of Center for Mexican American Studies, E1683 [5OC]

VietBao Daily News (publication): anniversary, H5337 [31JY]

Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: observance of Vietnamese New Year, E137 [3FE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2726–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, E231 [17FE], E701 [27AP], E1130 [21JN]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (H. Res. 599), E493 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 200), S2960 [8MY]

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation: dedication of Croatian Cultural Garden, S3777 [6JN]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S1928 [21MR]

Deloitte Development LLC: LATINA Style (publication) Company of the Year award recipient, S846 [16FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

——— express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

FDA: ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498–S3500 [23MY]

Hawaii: observance of Month of the Hawaiian Language, S257 [1FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S6476 [20SE]

——— observance (S. Res. 267), S6534 [20SE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (S. 2474), S2830 [26AP]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (S. 3546), S6849 [15NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (S. 1868), S2959 [8MY]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5843, S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

Reports filed

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Native American Languages Survival and Continuing Vitality Program Reauthorization: Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3546), S7744 [11DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 599, tribute to Byung Wook Yoon, E493 [29MR]

H. Res. 683, express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act, H3715 [18JN]

S. Res. 474, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3639 [24MY]

S. Res. 516, commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S4775 [29JN]

S. Res. 582, Hispanic Heritage Month, S6632, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 592, recognize the Hindu holiday of Diwali, S6801 [14NO]

EUBANKS, COLLEEN DELANEY

Letters

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3450 [5JN]

EULESS, TX

Remarks in House

Community Powered Revitalization (organization): tribute, E450 [27MR]

EUREKA, SD

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4633, S4634 [26JN]

EURO-AMERICAN BRANDS, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E676 [26AP]

EUROPE

Amendments

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (S. Res. 471), S4424, S4429 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6151 [19SE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see S. Con. Res. 47), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 676), H3480 [5JN]

European Union: initiate negotiations to enter into a trade agreement (see H.R. 6536), H6276 [21SE]

History: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN] (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

NATO: strengthen (see S. 2177), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4243), H1541 [22MR]

Terrorism: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE] (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

Briefs

What the Women Say—Killing Them Softly—The Stark Impact of Sanctions on the Lives of Ordinary Iranians: International Civil Society Action Network, H5572–H5575 [1AU]

Letters

Gordon Gee use of offensive stereotypes relative to the Polish Army: Alex Storozynski, Kosciuszko Foundation, H35 [18JA]

——— Thaddeus C. Radzilowski, Piast Institute, H36 [18JA]

Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (United Kingdom) Diamond Jubilee: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., E1550 [18SE]

Messages

Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters: President Obama, S3292 [17MY]

Proposals

Recommendation Establishing Common Visa Restrictions for Russian Officials Involved in the Sergei Magnitsky Case: European Union, H6406 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Albania: independence anniversary, H6473 [28NO]

Armed Forces: reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, H2571 [10MY], H3082, H3083 [17MY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H4703 [10JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, E697 [27AP]

——— independence anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

Chicago, IL: tribute to NATO summit meeting, H2573 [10MY]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1370–H1372 [19MR]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, E1331 [25JY]

——— respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (H. Res. 676), H5018, H5020 [19JY], E1342 [26JY]

——— tribute to outgoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union, E1873 [4DE], E1969 [19DE], E2015 [31DE]

Dept. of Defense: NATO troop deployment funding, H5044, H5045 [19JY]

Gee, Gordon: use of offensive stereotypes relative to the Polish army, H35 [18JA]

Illinois: tribute to Lech Walesa Day, E177 [9FE]

Italy: independence anniversary, E1199 [29JN]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E212 [16FE], E279 [29FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of the European Union for peace, E1913 [12DE]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E732 [8MY], E906 [30MY]

Queen Elizabeth II (United Kingdom): tribute to Diamond Jubilee, H3408 [5JN]

Slovak Republic: independence anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

Terrorism: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7503–H7506 [31DE], H7560 [1JA], E2029 [1JA]

——— impact of designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization on U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon enforcement of U.N. resolution to end hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, H7505 [31DE]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Dieppe, E1440 [3AU]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H3489 [6JN], E989 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (S. Res. 471), S4428 [21JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

Bulgaria: condemn attack on Israeli citizens in Burgas, Bulgaria, S5656 [30JY]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (S. 2212), S1848–S1850 [20MR]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: passage of resolution imposing sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, S5187 [19JY]

Terrorism: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (S. Res. 613), S8379 [21DE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3292 [17MY]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3740 [6JN]

Reports filed

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 834, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, H7503 [31DE]

H.R. 4086, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, H1370 [19MR]

S. 2212, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, S1849 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 47, respect sovereignty of Cyprus and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, S3784 [6JN]

S. Res. 471, tribute to women who served in American Red Cross Clubmobiles during World War II, S3519 [23MY], S4429 [21JN]

S. Res. 516, commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S4775 [29JN]

S. Res. 613, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, S8379 [21DE]

EUROPEAN UNION

Amendments

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE] (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

Treaties and agreements: initiate negotiations to enter into a trade agreement (see H.R. 6536), H6276 [21SE]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Letters

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Proposals

Recommendation Establishing Common Visa Restrictions for Russian Officials Involved in the Sergei Magnitsky Case, H6406 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Cyprus: tribute to outgoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union, E1873 [4DE], E1969 [19DE], E2015 [31DE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7503–H7506 [31DE], H7560 [1JA], E2029 [1JA]

——— impact of designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization on U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon enforcement of U.N. resolution to end hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, H7505 [31DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of the European Union for peace, E1913 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (S. Res. 613), S8379 [21DE]

Reports filed

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 834, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, H7503 [31DE]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

S. Res. 613, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, S7745 [11DE], S8379 [21DE]

EUROPEAN UNION EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME PROHIBITION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Cost Estimates

Provisions (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Letters

Provisions: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Enact (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

Texts of

S. 1956, provisions, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

EUSTON, SUSANNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1758 [15NO]

EVANKO, TRACY

Remarks in House

Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence: recipient, E1847 [29NO]

EVANS, BRITTNEY

Remarks in House

Mattoon, IL: tribute to Mattoon High School students selected for Illinois All-State Concert Band and All-State Orchestra, E71 [25JA]

EVANS, CODY

Poems

‘‘I Volunteered,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2193 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2193 [26AP]

EVANS, EARL, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E235 [21FE]

EVANS, JUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E196 [15FE]

EVANS, PHARIS D.

Remarks in House

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

EVANS, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

American Pharmacists Association: Remington Honor Medal recipient, E389 [20MR]

Tribute, E312 [5MR]

EVANSTON, IL

Articles and editorials

Colleges Take a Leap Into Voter Registration, E1703 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions

Northwestern University: tribute to women’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 517), S4773 [29JN]

Remarks in House

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Northwestern University: tribute to efforts to increase student voter registration with UVote Project, E1703 [16OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 517, tribute to Northwestern University women’s lacrosse team, S4776 [29JN]

EVANSTON, WY

Remarks in Senate

Evanston Roundhouse and Railyards: anniversary, S4719 [28JN]

EVENHAIM, DORIT AND SHAWN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1178 [28JN]

EVERETT, JUSTIN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E328 [7MR]

EVERETT (WA) HERALD

Articles and editorials

Scoop Jackson Never Forgot His Roots, E940 [31MY]

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FAMILY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1681), H3809 [20JN]

EVERYLIFE FOUNDATION FOR RARE DISEASES

Letters

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, H3864 [20JN]

EVICK, JAY

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

EWING, JOHN T.

Articles and editorials

I Believe—‘‘Economic Vitality and Protecting Natural Heritage Are Not at All Incompatible’’, S6792 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6792 [14NO]

EWING, KYLE

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297 [1MR]

EWING, PHILIP

Articles and editorials

Bone Notches 10,000 Combat Missions, E394 [20MR]

EXCELENCIA IN EDUCATION (organization)

Remarks in House

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2257), S2242 [29MR]

Texts of

S. 2257, provisions, S2248–S2250 [29MR]

EXCESS FEDERAL BUILDING AND PROPERTY DISPOSAL ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1404 [20MR]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1404 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Exact (H.R. 665), H1401–H1405 [20MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 665) (H. Rept. 112–402), H965 [27FE]

Texts of

H.R. 665, provisions, H1401–H1403 [20MR]

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Transmittals

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, S849 (EC5050) [16FE], S1540 (EC5316) [8MR], S2084 (EC5500) [27MR], S2727 (EC5849) [25AP], S4950 (EC6850, EC6853) [12JY], S6337 (EC7472) [13SE], S6543 (EC7663) [20SE], H1152 (EC5177) [5MR], H1802 (EC5489) [29MR], H1842 (EC5609) [16AP], H2644 (EC5963) [10MY], H5199 (EC7052) [24JY], H5290 (EC7092) [25JY], H5998 (EC7655) [13SE], H6149 (EC7884) [19SE]

Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services, S3514 (EC6237) [23MY], H3705 (EC6439) [15JN]

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, H6149 (EC7882) [19SE]

African Development Foundation, H217 (EC4755) [31JA], H6577 (EC8518) [30NO]

AID, S129 (EC4609, EC4610) [26JA], S2964 (EC6003) [8MY], S3781 (EC6368) [6JN], S5658 (EC7019) [30JY], S6058 (EC7212) [10SE], S6854 (EC8026) [15NO], S7213 (EC8347) [29NO], H639 (EC4920) [8FE], H691 (EC4949) [9FE], H2711 (EC5996) [15MY], H3980 (EC6602) [25JN], H6325 (EC8228) [6NO], H6678 (EC8638) [7DE]

Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission, H2811 (EC6038) [16MY], H5725 (EC7380) [7AU]

American Academy of Arts and Letters, S131 (EC4664) [26JA], S6337 (EC7473) [13SE], H217 (EC4759) [31JA], H6149 (EC7885) [19SE]

American Battle Monuments Commission, H2644 (EC5959) [10MY]

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., H6343 (EC8285) [13NO]

American Legion, S4674 (EC6701) [27JN], H567 (EC4902) [7FE], H4868 (EC6924) [13JY]

Amtrak, S2165 (EC5501) [28MR], H1976 (EC5680) [18AP]

Anti-Doping Agency, H4826 (EC6843) [11JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission, S41 (EC4487) [23JA], S3781 (EC6370) [6JN]

ATF, S4297 (EC6562, EC6563) [19JN], H4868 (EC6921, EC6922) [13JY]

BIA, S4203 (EC6525) [14JN], S6743 (EC7895) [13NO], S7976 (EC8580) [12DE], H4773 (EC6802) [10JY], H6827 (EC8818) [17DE]

BLM, S6056 (EC7169, EC7170) [10SE], S6740 (EC7823) [13NO]

Bonneville Power Administration, S260 (EC4839) [1FE], S6944 (EC8109) [27NO], H6585 (EC8547) [3DE]

Boy Scouts, S1373 (EC5190) [2MR]

Broadcasting Board of Governors, S2390 (EC5641) [17AP], S2726 (EC5844) [25AP], S4723 (EC6722) [28JN], S5484 (EC6970) [26JY], S6543 (EC7655) [20SE], S8302 (EC8662) [20DE], S8361 (EC8676) [21DE], H2039 (EC5725) [23AP], H2203 (EC5808) [26AP], H2811 (EC6035) [16MY], H3980 (EC6603) [25JN], H6230 (EC7950) [20SE], H6700 (EC8682) [11DE]

California High-Speed Rail Authority, H5726 (EC7388) [7AU]

CCC, S2389 (EC5587, EC5588) [17AP]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, S493 (EC4946) [9FE], S611 (EC4979) [14FE], S2819 (EC5922) [26AP], S6337 (EC7464, EC7465) [13SE], S6743 (EC7881) [13NO], S8589 (EC8765, EC8766) [31DE], H1152 (EC5166) [5MR], H6064 (EC7730) [18SE], H6229 (EC7924) [20SE], H7515 (EC8971, EC8972) [31DE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, S126 (EC4543), S129 (EC4607) [26JA], S1049 (EC5080, EC5081, EC5082) [27FE], S1146 (EC5139, EC5140) [29FE], S1679 (EC5351) [14MR], S1847 (EC5397) [20MR], S2083 (EC5490, EC5491), S2084 (EC5496) [27MR], S2390 (EC5635) [17AP], S2817 (EC5865) [26AP], S3083 (EC6047, EC6048) [10MY], S3279 (EC6145, EC6146, EC6154) [17MY], S3781 (EC6363) [6JN], S5658 (EC7018) [30JY], S5869 (EC7089) [1AU], S5975 (EC7128) [2AU], S6058 (EC7208, EC7209, EC7210, EC7211) [10SE], S6270 (EC7433) [12SE], S6543 (EC7651) [20SE], S6799 (EC7962, EC7963) [14NO], S6854 (EC8019, EC8021, EC8022) [15NO], S6944 (EC8113, EC8114, EC8115, EC8116) [27NO], S7976 (EC8574) [12DE], H21 (EC4474), H25 (EC4596) [17JA], H691 (EC4962) [9FE], H1208 (EC5184) [6MR], H1540 (EC5373, EC5374) [22MR], H1839 (EC5532, EC5533, EC5534) [16AP], H2028 (EC5698), H2029 (EC5708) [19AP], H2316 (EC5885) [7MY], H2811 (EC6030, EC6044, EC6045) [16MY], H3171 (EC6130) [25MY], H4653 (EC6728) [29JN], H5721 (EC7251), H5727 (EC7429, EC7430, EC7431, EC7432, EC7434) [7AU], H5763 (EC7542) [10SE], H6369 (EC8334, EC8335, EC8336) [14NO], H6468 (EC8468) [27NO], H6577 (EC8528, EC8529) [30NO], H6827 (EC8799) [17DE]

CFTC, S38 (EC4419, EC4420) [23JA], S127 (EC4566, EC4573, EC4574) [26JA], S259 (EC4825) [1FE], S610 (EC4964) [14FE], S1087 (EC5084) [28FE], S2239 (EC5516) [29MR], S2493 (EC5693) [18AP], S2920 (EC5930) [7MY], S3628 (EC6289) [24MY], S4363 (EC6566, EC6567) [20JN], S4673 (EC6684) [27JN], S6055 (EC7136, EC7137, EC7138) [10SE], S6267 (EC7369) [12SE], S6337 (EC7454) [13SE], H21 (EC4458) [17JA], H81 (EC4618) [19JA], H566 (EC4876) [7FE], H638 (EC4905) [8FE], H690 (EC4935) [9FE], H947 (EC5055, EC5056) [21FE], H1302 (EC5217) [8MR], H2028 (EC5689, EC5690) [19AP], H2711 (EC5997) [15MY], H3478 (EC6281) [5JN], H3575 (EC6321) [6JN], H4682 (EC6738) [9JY], H4826 (EC6832, EC6833) [11JY], H5720 (EC7205, EC7206) [7AU], H6063 (EC7715, EC7716), H6065 (EC7752) [18SE], H6228 (EC7904, EC7905) [20SE]

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, H439 (EC4817) [2FE], H5724 (EC7318) [7AU]

CIA, S6743 (EC7892) [13NO], S6945 (EC8121) [27NO], H6577 (EC8519) [30NO]

Civil Air Patrol, H6312 (EC8127) [19OC]

Coast Guard, S1538 (EC5278, EC5279, EC5280, EC5281, EC5282, EC5283, EC5284), S1539 (EC5285, EC5286, EC5287, EC5288, EC5289, EC5290, EC5291, EC5292, EC5293, EC5294, EC5295, EC5296, EC5297) [8MR], S1999 (EC5453, EC5454, EC5455, EC5456, EC5457, EC5458, EC5459, EC5460), S2000 (EC5461, EC5462) [22MR], S2817 (EC5868, EC5869, EC5870, EC5871, EC5872, EC5873, EC5874, EC5875, EC5876, EC5877), S2818 (EC5878, EC5879, EC5880, EC5881, EC5882, EC5883, EC5884, EC5885, EC5886, EC5887), S2819 (EC5921) [26AP], S3172 (EC6083, EC6084, EC6085, EC6086, EC6087, EC6088, EC6089, EC6090, EC6091, EC6092, EC6093, EC6094, EC6095, EC6096, EC6097, EC6098, EC6099), S3173 (EC6100, EC6101, EC6102, EC6103, EC6104, EC6105, EC6106, EC6107, EC6108, EC6109, EC6110, EC6111, EC6112, EC6113, EC6114, EC6115, EC6116, EC6117, EC6118, EC6119, EC6120, EC6121, EC6122) [15MY], S3327 (EC6161, EC6162, EC6163, EC6164, EC6165, EC6166, EC6167) [21MY], S5046 (EC6860) [16JY], S5974 (EC7114) [2AU], S6060 (EC7263, EC7264, EC7265, EC7266, EC7267, EC7268, EC7269, EC7270, EC7271, EC7272, EC7273, EC7274, EC7275, EC7276), S6061 (EC7277, EC7278, EC7279, EC7280, EC7281, EC7282, EC7283, EC7284, EC7285, EC7286, EC7287, EC7288, EC7289, EC7290, EC7291, EC7292, EC7293, EC7294, EC7295, EC7296, EC7297, EC7298, EC7299), S6062 (EC7300, EC7301, EC7302, EC7303, EC7304, EC7305, EC7306, EC7307, EC7308, EC7309, EC7310) [10SE], S6106 (EC7311, EC7312, EC7313, EC7314, EC7315, EC7316, EC7317, EC7318, EC7319, EC7320, EC7321) [11SE], S6338 (EC7480, EC7481, EC7482, EC7483), S6339 (EC7511, EC7512, EC7513, EC7514, EC7515, EC7516, EC7517, EC7518) [13SE], S6446 (EC7519, EC7520, EC7521, EC7522, EC7523, EC7524, EC7525, EC7526, EC7527, EC7528, EC7529, EC7530), S6447 (EC7531, EC7532, EC7533, EC7534, EC7535, EC7536, EC7537, EC7538, EC7539, EC7540, EC7541, EC7542, EC7543, EC7544, EC7545, EC7546, EC7547, EC7548, EC7549, EC7550, EC7551, EC7552, EC7553), S6448 (EC7554, EC7555, EC7556, EC7557, EC7558, EC7559, EC7560, EC7561, EC7562, EC7563, EC7564, EC7565, EC7566, EC7567, EC7568, EC7570, EC7571, EC7572, EC7573, EC7574), S6449 (EC7582) [19SE], S6944 (EC8095, EC8096, EC8097, EC8098, EC8099, EC8100, EC8101, EC8102) [27NO], S7038 (EC8253, EC8254, EC8255, EC8256, EC8257, EC8258, EC8259, EC8260, EC8261, EC8262, EC8263, EC8264), S7039 (EC8265, EC8266, EC8267, EC8268, EC8269, EC8270, EC8271, EC8272, EC8273, EC8274, EC8275, EC8276, EC8277, EC8278, EC8279, EC8280, EC8282, EC8283, EC8284, EC8285, EC8286, EC8287), S7040 (EC8288, EC8289) [28NO], S7213 (EC8352, EC8353, EC8361) [29NO], S7701 (EC8510, EC8511, EC8512, EC8513, EC8514, EC8515, EC8516, EC8517, EC8518, EC8519, EC8520, EC8521, EC8522, EC8523), S7702 (EC8524, EC8525, EC8526, EC8527, EC8528, EC8529, EC8530, EC8531, EC8532, EC8533, EC8534, EC8535, EC8536, EC8537, EC8538, EC8539, EC8540, EC8541, EC8542, EC8543, EC8544, EC8545, EC8546) [10DE], S7975 (EC8553) [12DE], H24 (EC4551, EC4552, EC4553, EC4554, EC4555, EC4556, EC4557, EC4558, EC4559, EC4560, EC4561, EC4562, EC4563, EC4564, EC4565, EC4566, EC4567, EC4568, EC4569, EC4570, EC4571, EC4572, EC4573, EC4574, EC4575, EC4576), H25 (EC4577) [17JA], H1640 (EC5448) [27MR], H1739 (EC5462, EC5463, EC5464, EC5465, EC5466, EC5467, EC5468) [28MR], H1802 (EC5490, EC5491, EC5492, EC5493, EC5494, EC5495, EC5496, EC5497), H1803 (EC5498, EC5499, EC5500, EC5501) [29MR], H1842 (EC5615, EC5616, EC5617, EC5618, EC5619, EC5620, EC5621, EC5622, EC5623, EC5624) [16AP], H2316 (EC5884) [7MY], H3166 (EC6093, EC6094, EC6095) [22MY], H3170 (EC6105, EC6106, EC6107, EC6108, EC6109, EC6110, EC6111, EC6112, EC6113, EC6114, EC6115, EC6116, EC6117, EC6118, EC6119, EC6120) [25MY], H3264 (EC6192, EC6193) [30MY], H3361 (EC6241, EC6242, EC6243, EC6244, EC6245, EC6246) [31MY], H3403 (EC6272, EC6273, EC6274, EC6275, EC6276, EC6277, EC6278, EC6279, EC6280) [1JN], H3659 (EC6373, EC6374, EC6375, EC6376) [7JN], H3698 (EC6396, EC6397) [8JN], H3706 (EC6448, EC6449, EC6450) [15JN], H3806 (EC6504, EC6505, EC6506, EC6507) [19JN], H3913 (EC6536, EC6537, EC6538, EC6539) [20JN], H3973 (EC6561, EC6562, EC6563, EC6564, EC6565, EC6566, EC6567, EC6568, EC6569, EC6570, EC6571, EC6572, EC6573, EC6574) [21JN], H5762 (EC7505, EC7506, EC7507, EC7508, EC7509, EC7510, EC7511, EC7512, EC7513, EC7514), H5763 (EC7515, EC7516, EC7517, EC7518, EC7519, EC7520, EC7521, EC7522, EC7523, EC7524, EC7525, EC7526, EC7527, EC7528, EC7529, EC7530, EC7531, EC7532, EC7533, EC7534, EC7535, EC7536, EC7537, EC7538, EC7539, EC7540) [10SE], H5921 (EC7623, EC7624, EC7625, EC7626) [12SE], H5998 (EC7661, EC7662, EC7663, EC7664, EC7665, EC7666, EC7667), H5999 (EC7668, EC7669, EC7670) [13SE], H6058 (EC7687, EC7688, EC7689, EC7690, EC7691, EC7692), H6059 (EC7693, EC7694, EC7695, EC7696, EC7697, EC7698, EC7699, EC7700, EC7701, EC7702, EC7703, EC7704) [14SE], H6065 (EC7767, EC7768, EC7769, EC7770, EC7771, EC7772, EC7773), H6066 (EC7774, EC7775, EC7776, EC7777, EC7778, EC7779, EC7780, EC7781, EC7782, EC7783, EC7784, EC7785, EC7786, EC7787, EC7788, EC7789, EC7790, EC7791, EC7792, EC7793, EC7794, EC7795, EC7796, EC7797, EC7798, EC7799, EC7800, EC7801, EC7802), H6067 (EC7803, EC7804, EC7805, EC7806, EC7807, EC7808, EC7809, EC7810, EC7811, EC7812, EC7813, EC7814, EC7815, EC7816, EC7817, EC7818, EC7819, EC7820, EC7821, EC7822, EC7823, EC7824, EC7825, EC7826) [18SE], H6150 (EC7889, EC7890) [19SE], H6273 (EC8009) [21SE], H6306 (EC8077, EC8078, EC8079, EC8080) [12OC], H6311 (EC8113, EC8114, EC8115, EC8116), H6312 (EC8117, EC8118, EC8119, EC8120, EC8121, EC8122, EC8123, EC8124) [19OC], H6313 (EC8135, EC8136, EC8137, EC8138), H6314 (EC8139, EC8140, EC8141, EC8142) [23OC], H6322 (EC8204, EC8205, EC8206, EC8207, EC8208, EC8209, EC8210, EC8211, EC8212, EC8213, EC8214), H6323 (EC8215, EC8216, EC8217, EC8218) [2NO], H6326 (EC8233, EC8234, EC8235) [6NO], H6577 (EC8526) [30NO], H7263 (EC8826, EC8827, EC8828, EC8829, EC8830, EC8831, EC8832, EC8833, EC8834) [18DE], H7359 (EC8841, EC8842, EC8843, EC8844, EC8845, EC8846, EC8847, EC8848, EC8849, EC8850, EC8851, EC8852, EC8853, EC8854, EC8855) [19DE], H7422 (EC8875, EC8876, EC8877), H7423 (EC8878, EC8879, EC8880, EC8881, EC8882, EC8883, EC8884, EC8885, EC8886, EC8887) [20DE]

Commission on Civil Rights, S131 (EC4663) [26JA], S2084 (EC5498, EC5499) [27MR], S7035 (EC8187) [28NO], H639 (EC4929) [8FE], H1842 (EC5610, EC5611) [16AP], H6678 (EC8639) [7DE]

Comptroller of the Currency, S2389 (EC5614) [17AP], S4673 (EC6689, EC6694) [27JN], S5485 (EC6999) [26JY], S6267 (EC7366) [12SE], S6738 (EC7776, EC7777) [13NO], S6798 (EC7934) [14NO], S8362 (EC8702) [21DE], H2440 (EC5886) [8MY], H4773 (EC6796, EC6797) [10JY], H5721 (EC7231) [7AU]

Congressional Medal of Honor Society, H4862 (EC6911) [12JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance, S4150 (EC6509) [13JN], S8363 (EC8729) [21DE], H3914 (EC6554) [20JN], H5859 (EC7579) [11SE], H7515 (EC8999) [31DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, S73 (EC4503, EC4506, EC4507, EC4508) [24JA], S128 (EC4588, EC4589, EC4590, EC4591, EC4592, EC4593, EC4594, EC4595, EC4596, EC4597) [26JA], S2389 (EC5614) [17AP], S2963 (EC5995) [8MY], S5210 (EC6887, EC6888, EC6889, EC6890) [19JY], S5485 (EC6996, EC6997) [26JY], S6624 (EC7704) [21SE], S6797 (EC7927, EC7928), S6798 (EC7929), S6800 (EC7982) [14NO], S6946 (EC8157, EC8158, EC8160) [27NO], S7458 (EC8430) [5DE], S8589 (EC8770) [31DE], H186 (EC4722, EC4723, EC4724, EC4725) [27JA], H217 (EC4738, EC4739, EC4740, EC4741, EC4742, EC4743, EC4744, EC4745, EC4746, EC4747) [31JA], H3576 (EC6333) [6JN], H4602 (EC6709) [28JN], H5129 (EC7016) [23JY], H5325 (EC7099, EC7100, EC7101, EC7102) [26JY], H5721 (EC7229, EC7230, EC7232, EC7233) [7AU], H6228 (EC7919) [20SE], H6325 (EC8226) [6NO], H6343 (EC8295) [13NO], H6395 (EC8340, EC8341, EC8342) [15NO], H6534 (EC8508) [29NO], H6673 (EC8592, EC8593, EC8594) [5DE], H6700 (EC8669) [11DE], H6826 (EC8791) [17DE], H7564 (EC9000) [1JA]

Corp. for National and Community Service, S849 (EC5045) [16FE], S3084 (EC6067) [10MY], S3781 (EC6367) [6JN], S5658 (EC7021) [30JY], S6742 (EC7879) [13NO], H1841 (EC5580) [16AP], H2266 (EC5846) [27AP], H2440 (EC5894) [8MY], H5724 (EC7319) [7AU], H6325 (EC8221) [6NO], H6678 (EC8640) [7DE]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting, H691 (EC4943) [9FE], H1810 (EC5509) [30MR]

CPSC, S2962 (EC5965) [8MY], S4364 (EC6587, EC6588, EC6589, EC6590) [20JN], S4417 (EC6650) [21JN], S6544 (EC7687, EC7688) [20SE], S7037 (EC8230) [28NO], S7214 (EC8370) [29NO], S8301 (EC8637) [20DE], S8361 (EC8684, EC8685) [21DE], H1841 (EC5579) [16AP], H2811 (EC6029) [16MY], H3705 (EC6440) [15JN], H3980 (EC6585, EC6586, EC6587) [25JN], H6229 (EC7922) [20SE], H6271 (EC7968) [21SE], H6313 (EC8132) [23OC], H6577 (EC8520) [30NO], H6678 (EC8634) [7DE], H7428 (EC8899) [21DE]

CTFC, H2202 (EC5797) [26AP]

DAR, H6310 (EC8099) [16OC]

DAV, H6468 (EC8463) [27NO]

DEA, S322 (EC4882) [2FE], S1458 (EC5244) [7MR], S3084 (EC6079) [10MY], S6894 (EC8073) [26NO], H691 (EC4963) [9FE], H1569 (EC5400) [26MR], H5726 (EC7385) [7AU]

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, S2240 (EC5559) [29MR], S5303 (EC6919) [24JY], S7401 (EC8425) [4DE], S8589 (EC8769) [31DE], H1844 (EC5653, EC5654) [16AP], H5727 (EC7427) [7AU], H6585 (EC8535) [3DE], H6678 (EC8641) [7DE]

Defense Security Cooperation Agency, H691 (EC4944) [9FE], H965 (EC5102) [27FE], H1132 (EC5153) [1MR], H1366 (EC5280) [16MR], H1738 (EC5459) [28MR], H3403 (EC6259, EC6260) [1JN], H3805 (EC6496) [19JN], H3913 (EC6522, EC6523, EC6524) [20JN], H4062 (EC6624) [26JN], H4155 (EC6682, EC6683) [27JN], H4826 (EC6856) [11JY], H4861 (EC6884) [12JY], H4868 (EC6916) [13JY], H5007 (EC6970) [18JY], H5129 (EC7024, EC7025) [23JY], H5290 (EC7082) [25JY], H5723 (EC7301, EC7302) [7AU], H5761 (EC7474, EC7475) [10SE], H6229 (EC7942) [20SE], H6300 (EC8034, EC8035, EC8036) [2OC], H6396 (EC8358) [15NO], H6534 (EC8505, EC8506) [29NO], H6827 (EC8801, EC8802) [17DE], H7435 (EC8936) [27DE], H7515 (EC8981) [31DE]

Dept. of Agriculture, S38 (EC4418), S39 (EC4445) [23JA], S73 (EC4492) [24JA], S127 (EC4565, EC4567, EC4568, EC4569), S129 (EC4617) [26JA], S206 (EC4786, EC4787, EC4788, EC4789, EC4790, EC4791) [31JA], S259 (EC4826, EC4827) [1FE], S322 (EC4887, EC4888) [2FE], S349 (EC4908) [6FE], S1048 (EC5056, EC5057, EC5058, EC5059, EC5060) [27FE], S1087 (EC5083) [28FE], S1420 (EC5191, EC5192) [6MR], S1457 (EC5223) [7MR], S1733 (EC5354, EC5363) [15MR], S2083 (EC5476, EC5477) [27MR], S2239 (EC5517) [29MR], S2493 (EC5692) [18AP], S2544 (EC5741, EC5742, EC5743, EC5744, EC5754, EC5755) [19AP], S2655 (EC5800, EC5801, EC5802, EC5803, EC5804, EC5805, EC5806) [24AP], S2817 (EC5851) [26AP], S2962 (EC5959) [8MY], S3040 (EC6004, EC6005, EC6006) [9MY], S3781 (EC6373) [6JN], S3837 (EC6384), S3838 (EC6412) [7JN], S4149 (EC6480, EC6481) [13JN], S4203 (EC6516, EC6517) [14JN], S4296 (EC6539, EC6540) [19JN], S4416 (EC6626) [21JN], S4723 (EC6702, EC6703, EC6704, EC6705, EC6706, EC6725, EC6726) [28JN], S4891 (EC6785) [11JY], S5133 (EC6866, EC6867) [18JY], S5303 (EC6910, EC6911, EC6914) [24JY], S5869 (EC7084) [1AU], S6055 (EC7135) [10SE], S6106 (EC7323, EC7324), S6107 (EC7325, EC7326, EC7327, EC7328, EC7329, EC7330, EC7331, EC7332, EC7333) [11SE], S6337 (EC7455) [13SE], S6624 (EC7698, EC7715, EC7716, EC7717) [21SE], S6737 (EC7740, EC7742, EC7743, EC7744, EC7745, EC7746, EC7747, EC7748, EC7749) [13NO], S6797 (EC7925), S6799 (EC7974, EC7975) [14NO], S7212 (EC8321) [29NO], S8201 (EC8583, EC8584) [19DE], S8361 (EC8694) [21DE], H21 (EC4459, EC4460, EC4461) [17JA], H157 (EC4661) [24JA], H180 (EC4691) [25JA], H186 (EC4721) [27JA], H217 (EC4732, EC4733, EC4734, EC4735) [31JA], H372 (EC4763) [1FE], H438 (EC4801, EC4802) [2FE], H511 (EC4856) [6FE], H638 (EC4909) [8FE], H690 (EC4936, EC4937) [9FE], H947 (EC5057, EC5058, EC5059, EC5061), H948 (EC5064) [21FE], H1132 (EC5158) [1MR], H1361 (EC5252, EC5253, EC5254) [13MR], H1495 (EC5343, EC5344, EC5345, EC5346) [21MR], H1640 (EC5427, EC5428) [27MR], H1810 (EC5502) [30MR], H1839 (EC5522) [16AP], H1913 (EC5658) [17AP], H2028 (EC5691, EC5692) [19AP], H2315 (EC5858) [7MY], H2441 (EC5917) [8MY], H2810 (EC6021, EC6022, EC6023), H2811 (EC6026) [16MY], H3160 (EC6069, EC6070) [18MY], H3166 (EC6085, EC6087) [22MY], H3170 (EC6103) [25MY], H3175 (EC6133, EC6134, EC6135, EC6136, EC6137, EC6138), H3176 (EC6139, EC6140, EC6141) [29MY], H3575 (EC6322, EC6323) [6JN], H3805 (EC6476) [19JN], H3913 (EC6527, EC6528) [20JN], H3979 (EC6575, EC6576), H3980 (EC6579, EC6580, EC6581) [25JN], H4772 (EC6792), H4773 (EC6793, EC6794) [10JY], H4826 (EC6834, EC6835) [11JY], H4861 (EC6891) [12JY], H4867 (EC6912) [13JY], H4905 (EC6932, EC6933, EC6934, EC6935) [17JY], H5076 (EC6978) [19JY], H5199 (EC7031, EC7032, EC7033) [24JY], H5290 (EC7088) [25JY], H5720 (EC7207, EC7208, EC7209, EC7210) [7AU], H5760 (EC7439) [10SE], H5997 (EC7635) [13SE], H6063 (EC7717) [18SE], H6148 (EC7847, EC7848) [19SE], H6228 (EC7906, EC7907, EC7908, EC7909, EC7910, EC7911, EC7912, EC7913), H6230 (EC7951, EC7952, EC7953, EC7954) [20SE], H6297 (EC8021) [28SE], H6299 (EC8028) [2OC], H6303 (EC8048, EC8049), H6304 (EC8068) [9OC], H6309 (EC8088, EC8089, EC8090) [16OC], H6343 (EC8289) [13NO], H6367 (EC8296) [14NO], H6395 (EC8337) [15NO], H6467 (EC8431) [27NO], H6585 (EC8534) [3DE], H6678 (EC8642) [7DE], H6804 (EC8747) [13DE], H7514 (EC8960) [31DE]

Dept. of Commerce, S73 (EC4502), S74 (EC4513, EC4514, EC4515) [24JA], S130 (EC4655, EC4656) [26JA], S158 (EC4683), S159 (EC4691) [30JA], S207 (EC4804) [31JA], S494 (EC4957, EC4958) [9FE], S849 (EC5033) [16FE], S1048 (EC5071, EC5072) [27FE], S1613 (EC5326) [13MR], S1733 (EC5365) [15MR], S2166 (EC5511, EC5514) [28MR], S2493 (EC5707), S2494 (EC5714) [18AP], S2600 (EC5767) [23AP], S2655 (EC5798) [24AP], S2725 (EC5817) [25AP], S3041 (EC6023) [9MY], S3513 (EC6215), S3514 (EC6233, EC6240) [23MY], S4363 (EC6570) [20JN], S4723 (EC6716) [28JN], S4891 (EC6795), S4892 (EC6803, EC6823) [11JY], S4949 (EC6838), S4950 (EC6854, EC6855) [12JY], S5133 (EC6873) [18JY], S5304 (EC6926) [24JY], S5484 (EC6981, EC6982, EC6983, EC6984, EC6985) [26JY], S5870 (EC7100) [1AU], S5975 (EC7126) [2AU], S6060 (EC7261) [10SE], S6268 (EC7392) [12SE], S6337 (EC7462, EC7470) [13SE], S6450 (EC7610) [19SE], S6544 (EC7683) [20SE], S6738 (EC7773), S6742 (EC7859), S6743 (EC7903) [13NO], S6799 (EC7981) [14NO], S6854 (EC8024) [15NO], S6894 (EC8074) [26NO], S7037 (EC8228) [28NO], S7212 (EC8324) [29NO], S7401 (EC8405) [4DE], S7458 (EC8429) [5DE], S8301 (EC8633), S8302 (EC8654) [20DE], S8362 (EC8728) [21DE], H22 (EC4494, EC4495), H23 (EC4544) [17JA], H76 (EC4600) [18JA], H82 (EC4620) [19JA], H186 (EC4729) [27JA], H217 (EC4752) [31JA], H567 (EC4904) [7FE], H639 (EC4915, EC4921) [8FE], H691 (EC4945, EC4946) [9FE], H1015 (EC5117) [28FE], H1132 (EC5154) [1MR], H1152 (EC5167) [5MR], H1426 (EC5326, EC5327) [20MR], H1841 (EC5564) [16AP], H1975 (EC5673) [18AP], H2039 (EC5726) [23AP], H2063 (EC5749) [24AP], H2203 (EC5811) [26AP], H2711 (EC5995) [15MY], H3166 (EC6086) [22MY], H3170 (EC6104) [25MY], H3176 (EC6143) [29MY], H3403 (EC6261) [1JN], H3732 (EC6466) [18JN], H3805 (EC6497, EC6498) [19JN], H4826 (EC6857) [11JY], H4861 (EC6885) [12JY], H4868 (EC6917) [13JY], H5129 (EC7023) [23JY], H5199 (EC7053, EC7054), H5200 (EC7067) [24JY], H5290 (EC7083, EC7093, EC7094, EC7095) [25JY], H5330 (EC7126) [30JY], H5703 (EC7167) [2AU], H5723 (EC7303), H5725 (EC7381), H5726 (EC7382, EC7383, EC7384) [7AU], H5998 (EC7656, EC7657, EC7660) [13SE], H6230 (EC7956) [20SE], H6272 (EC7994, EC7995) [21SE], H6325 (EC8227) [6NO], H6368 (EC8330) [14NO], H6468 (EC8442) [27NO], H6534 (EC8507) [29NO], H6674 (EC8620) [5DE], H6700 (EC8672) [11DE], H6805 (EC8752) [13DE], H6827 (EC8803, EC8804) [17DE], H7468 (EC8951), H7469 (EC8958) [30DE], H7515 (EC8982) [31DE]

Dept. of Defense, S38 (EC4405, EC4406, EC4407, EC4408, EC4409, EC4410, EC4411, EC4412, EC4413) [23JA], S73 (EC4493, EC4495) [24JA], S127 (EC4575), S128 (EC4576, EC4577, EC4578, EC4579, EC4580, EC4581, EC4582) [26JA], S259 (EC4829, EC4830, EC4831, EC4832) [1FE], S349 (EC4907) [6FE], S492 (EC4927, EC4928) [9FE], S849 (EC5030, EC5031, EC5032) [16FE], S1048 (EC5061) [27FE], S1087 (EC5087, EC5089, EC5090, EC5091, EC5092, EC5093, EC5094) [28FE], S1146 (EC5123, EC5124, EC5126, EC5127) [29FE], S1420 (EC5193, EC5194, EC5195) [6MR], S1457 (EC5224, EC5225), S1458 (EC5247) [7MR], S1613 (EC5318, EC5319, EC5320, EC5321, EC5322) [13MR], S1679 (EC5337) [14MR], S1733 (EC5355, EC5356) [15MR], S1846 (EC5377, EC5378), S1847 (EC5400) [20MR], S2083 (EC5478, EC5479, EC5480) [27MR], S2239 (EC5520, EC5521, EC5522, EC5523), S2240 (EC5546, EC5547, EC5548, EC5549), S2241 (EC5579) [29MR], S2388 (EC5583, EC5584, EC5585), S2389 (EC5586, EC5591, EC5593, EC5594, EC5595, EC5598, EC5599, EC5600, EC5601, EC5602, EC5603, EC5605, EC5606), S2391 (EC5665) [17AP], S2493 (EC5694, EC5695, EC5696, EC5697, EC5698, EC5699, EC5700, EC5701) [18AP], S2544 (EC5752, EC5753) [19AP], S2725 (EC5807, EC5808, EC5809, EC5810, EC5811, EC5812, EC5813, EC5814) [25AP], S2817 (EC5852, EC5853, EC5854) [26AP], S3040 (EC6011, EC6012), S3041 (EC6013, EC6014, EC6016, EC6017, EC6018) [9MY], S3083 (EC6052, EC6053, EC6054, EC6055) [10MY], S3278 (EC6127, EC6128, EC6129), S3279 (EC6160) [17MY], S3328 (EC6182, EC6183, EC6184) [21MY], S3513 (EC6209, EC6210, EC6211) [23MY], S3629 (EC6290, EC6291, EC6292, EC6293) [24MY], S3780 (EC6342, EC6343), S3781 (EC6378) [6JN], S3837 (EC6385, EC6388, EC6389, EC6390, EC6391, EC6392) [7JN], S4149 (EC6482, EC6483), S4150 (EC6506) [13JN], S4203 (EC6518, EC6519, EC6520, EC6521, EC6522, EC6523) [14JN], S4363 (EC6565, EC6568) [20JN], S4416 (EC6628, EC6629, EC6630) [21JN], S4673 (EC6680, EC6681, EC6682, EC6683) [27JN], S4723 (EC6707, EC6708) [28JN], S4891 (EC6786, EC6787) [11JY], S4949 (EC6831, EC6846) [12JY], S5133 (EC6869, EC6871) [18JY], S5210 (EC6883, EC6885) [19JY], S5303 (EC6916, EC6917, EC6918, EC6920) [24JY], S5484 (EC6973), S5485 (EC6995, EC7003) [26JY], S5869 (EC7085, EC7086, EC7087) [1AU], S5975 (EC7124) [2AU], S6056 (EC7149, EC7150, EC7151, EC7152, EC7153, EC7154, EC7155, EC7156) [10SE], S6107 (EC7339, EC7340, EC7341, EC7342, EC7343) [11SE], S6266 (EC7344, EC7345, EC7346) [12SE], S6337 (EC7461) [13SE], S6450 (EC7607, EC7608, EC7609) [19SE], S6624 (EC7699), S6625 (EC7730) [21SE], S6738 (EC7758, EC7759, EC7761, EC7762, EC7763, EC7764, EC7766, EC7767, EC7768) [13NO], S6797 (EC7926), S6799 (EC7976, EC7977) [14NO], S6855 (EC8047) [15NO], S6944 (EC8106, EC8107), S6945 (EC8144, EC8145, EC8146), S6946 (EC8147) [27NO], S7212 (EC8323) [29NO], S7400 (EC8401) [4DE], S8201 (EC8592, EC8593) [19DE], S8361 (EC8688, EC8696, EC8700), S8362 (EC8701) [21DE], S8506 (EC8730) [28DE], H21 (EC4466, EC4467, EC4468, EC4469), H25 (EC4592) [17JA], H217 (EC4736, EC4737) [31JA], H439 (EC4814) [2FE], H511 (EC4857, EC4858, EC4859) [6FE], H638 (EC4907), H639 (EC4916) [8FE], H690 (EC4939, EC4940, EC4941) [9FE], H695 (EC4965, EC4966) [13FE], H724 (EC4988, EC4989) [14FE], H949 (EC5075) [24FE], H964 (EC5095, EC5096), H965 (EC5103, EC5110) [27FE], H1015 (EC5118), H1016 (EC5126) [28FE], H1099 (EC5131, EC5132, EC5133) [29FE], H1132 (EC5155) [1MR], H1208 (EC5181, EC5182) [6MR], H1271 (EC5197) [7MR], H1389 (EC5283, EC5284, EC5285, EC5286, EC5287) [19MR], H1425 (EC5313, EC5314, EC5315) [20MR], H1495 (EC5347, EC5348, EC5349, EC5350) [21MR], H1640 (EC5429, EC5440) [27MR], H1738 (EC5460) [28MR], H1802 (EC5472, EC5473) [29MR], H1810 (EC5506, EC5507) [30MR], H1839 (EC5525, EC5526, EC5527, EC5528, EC5529), H1841 (EC5565) [16AP], H1975 (EC5668, EC5669), H1976 (EC5688) [18AP], H2028 (EC5693, EC5694, EC5695) [19AP], H2038 (EC5712) [23AP], H2063 (EC5733, EC5734, EC5735, EC5736, EC5737, EC5738, EC5739, EC5740, EC5747) [24AP], H2122 (EC5767, EC5768, EC5769, EC5770) [25AP], H2202 (EC5798, EC5799, EC5800) [26AP], H2265 (EC5829, EC5830, EC5831, EC5832, EC5833, EC5834, EC5835, EC5836), H2266 (EC5837, EC5857) [27AP], H2315 (EC5859, EC5860, EC5861) [7MY], H2441 (EC5918) [8MY], H2564 (EC5919) [9MY], H2643 (EC5948, EC5949, EC5950, EC5951), H2644 (EC5968, EC5969) [10MY], H2661 (EC5970, EC5971) [11MY], H2711 (EC5990, EC5991, EC5992) [15MY], H2810 (EC6024), H2811 (EC6025, EC6047) [16MY], H3165 (EC6084) [22MY], H3360 (EC6217), H3361 (EC6218, EC6219) [31MY], H3403 (EC6250, EC6251, EC6252, EC6253, EC6254, EC6255, EC6256) [1JN], H3478 (EC6282) [5JN], H3576 (EC6331, EC6332) [6JN], H3705 (EC6437), H3706 (EC6453, EC6454, EC6455) [15JN], H3731 (EC6456) [18JN], H3805 (EC6481), H3806 (EC6512) [19JN], H3912 (EC6515, EC6516, EC6517, EC6518, EC6519), H3913 (EC6520) [20JN], H3980 (EC6578) [25JN], H4062 (EC6617, EC6618, EC6619, EC6620, EC6621, EC6622, EC6623, EC6625, EC6627) [26JN], H4154 (EC6659, EC6660), H4155 (EC6684) [27JN], H4602 (EC6698, EC6699) [28JN], H4860 (EC6872) [12JY], H4867 (EC6913), H4868 (EC6918) [13JY], H5007 (EC6951, EC6952, EC6953, EC6954, EC6955, EC6956, EC6957) [18JY], H5129 (EC7015) [23JY], H5199 (EC7034), H5200 (EC7065, EC7068) [24JY], H5289 (EC7071, EC7072, EC7073, EC7074) [25JY], H5330 (EC7119, EC7120) [30JY], H5703 (EC7180, EC7181) [2AU], H5720 (EC7222, EC7223), H5721 (EC7224, EC7225, EC7226, EC7227), H5723 (EC7304, EC7305, EC7306, EC7307) [7AU], H5760 (EC7445, EC7446, EC7447, EC7448, EC7449, EC7450) [10SE], H5858 (EC7543, EC7546, EC7547) [11SE], H5920 (EC7583, EC7586) [12SE], H5997 (EC7636, EC7637) [13SE], H6148 (EC7853, EC7854), H6149 (EC7856, EC7857, EC7858, EC7859, EC7875) [19SE], H6228 (EC7918) [20SE], H6317 (EC8149, EC8150, EC8151, EC8152, EC8153, EC8154) [26OC], H6325 (EC8219) [6NO], H6327 (EC8239, EC8240) [9NO], H6395 (EC8339) [15NO], H6585 (EC8536, EC8537), H6586 (EC8567) [3DE], H6621 (EC8569) [4DE], H6673 (EC8591), H6674 (EC8628) [5DE], H6678 (EC8629, EC8630) [7DE], H6700 (EC8673) [11DE], H6826 (EC8788), H6827 (EC8806) [17DE], H7514 (EC8961, EC8962) [31DE], H7585 (EC9017) [2JA]

Dept. of Education, S129 (EC4618, EC4619) [26JA], S1193 (EC5156) [1MR], S1458 (EC5235, EC5236) [7MR], S3781 (EC6374) [6JN], S4150 (EC6507) [13JN], S4417 (EC6648, EC6649) [21JN], S4723 (EC6717, EC6718), S4724 (EC6745) [28JN], S5210 (EC6893, EC6894) [19JY], S6059 (EC7244) [10SE], S6270 (EC7435, EC7436) [12SE], S6742 (EC7875, EC7876, EC7877) [13NO], S6854 (EC8044, EC8046) [15NO], S6945 (EC8123) [27NO], S7976 (EC8577) [12DE], S8361 (EC8682) [21DE], H21 (EC4472) [17JA], H112 (EC4635) [23JA], H695 (EC4970) [13FE], H949 (EC5080), H950 (EC5083) [24FE], H1540 (EC5370) [22MR], H1569 (EC5398) [26MR], H2315 (EC5864) [7MY], H3403 (EC6267) [1JN], H4653 (EC6726) [29JN], H4773 (EC6800, EC6801) [10JY], H4826 (EC6860), H4827 (EC6866) [11JY], H5076 (EC6979, EC6980) [19JY], H5330 (EC7121, EC7122) [30JY], H5523 (EC7138) [31JY], H5721 (EC7244, EC7245) [7AU], H5998 (EC7642, EC7643, EC7644, EC7645) [13SE], H6058 (EC7679) [14SE], H6343 (EC8286) [13NO], H6367 (EC8303, EC8304) [14NO], H6763 (EC8710) [12DE], H6827 (EC8807) [17DE], H7585 (EC9019) [2JA]

Dept. of Energy, S74 (EC4517) [24JA], S260 (EC4840, EC4841) [1FE], S349 (EC4912, EC4913) [6FE], S493 (EC4932) [9FE], S1146 (EC5132, EC5133) [29FE], S1193 (EC5154) [1MR], S1458 (EC5229) [7MR], S1538 (EC5261) [8MR], S1613 (EC5324) [13MR], S2494 (EC5716, EC5717) [18AP], S2920 (EC5935) [7MY], S3082 (EC6031) [10MY], S3328 (EC6186) [21MY], S3629 (EC6300, EC6301, EC6302) [24MY], S3781 (EC6369) [6JN], S3837 (EC6397) [7JN], S3974 (EC6420) [12JN], S4150 (EC6490, EC6491, EC6492, EC6493) [13JN], S4723 (EC6731) [28JN], S4892 (EC6807) [11JY], S4949 (EC6830) [12JY], S5304 (EC6934) [24JY], S6056 (EC7167), S6057 (EC7172) [10SE], S6267 (EC7370, EC7373) [12SE], S6450 (EC7614) [19SE], S6624 (EC7714), S6625 (EC7730) [21SE], S6739 (EC7790, EC7791) [13NO], S6798 (EC7943, EC7944), S6800 (EC7983, EC7984) [14NO], S7344 (EC8388) [3DE], S7685 (EC8503) [6DE], S8301 (EC8638) [20DE], S8362 (EC8706, EC8707) [21DE], H25 (EC4585, EC4593) [17JA], H438 (EC4807) [2FE], H948 (EC5067, EC5068) [21FE], H1099 (EC5137) [29FE], H1132 (EC5150, EC5151) [1MR], H1366 (EC5282) [16MR], H1425 (EC5320) [20MR], H1495 (EC5352) [21MR], H1540 (EC5372) [22MR], H1640 (EC5433) [27MR], H2063 (EC5744) [24AP], H3659 (EC6362) [7JN], H3731 (EC6457), H3732 (EC6458) [18JN], H3805 (EC6486), H3806 (EC6513) [19JN], H3980 (EC6589, EC6590), H3981 (EC6616) [25JN], H4063 (EC6656) [26JN], H4155 (EC6688) [27JN], H4826 (EC6844) [11JY], H5199 (EC7040) [24JY], H5721 (EC7227, EC7247, EC7249), H5724 (EC7329, EC7330, EC7331, EC7332, EC7333, EC7334, EC7335, EC7336, EC7337, EC7338, EC7339, EC7340, EC7341, EC7342, EC7343), H5726 (EC7409), H5727 (EC7428) [7AU], H5761 (EC7457) [10SE], H5858 (EC7545), H5859 (EC7581) [11SE], H6149 (EC7861), H6150 (EC7902) [19SE], H6310 (EC8107) [16OC], H6325 (EC8222) [6NO], H6395 (EC8347, EC8348, EC8349, EC8350) [15NO], H6468 (EC8466) [27NO], H6678 (EC8643) [7DE], H6827 (EC8794) [17DE], H7431 (EC8916) [24DE], H7514 (EC8967, EC8968) [31DE], H7589 (EC9042) [3JA]

Dept. of HHS, S40 (EC4458, EC4469, EC4470, EC4471) [23JA], S127 (EC4560, EC4561, EC4562, EC4564), S129 (EC4626), S130 (EC4627, EC4628, EC4629) [26JA], S611 (EC4977, EC4980, EC4981, EC4982, EC4983) [14FE], S849 (EC5037, EC5038, EC5047) [16FE], S1147 (EC5149, EC5150) [29FE], S1458 (EC5243) [7MR], S1613 (EC5327, EC5328, EC5330, EC5331) [13MR], S1733 (EC5369) [15MR], S1847 (EC5394) [20MR], S2239 (EC5537), S2240 (EC5566) [29MR], S2390 (EC5636), S2391 (EC5646) [17AP], S2494 (EC5733) [18AP], S2726 (EC5845), S2727 (EC5846, EC5847) [25AP], S3083 (EC6044, EC6051), S3084 (EC6065, EC6066) [10MY], S3279 (EC6152) [17MY], S3328 (EC6195, EC6196, EC6197, EC6198, EC6199, EC6200) [21MY], S3514 (EC6238) [23MY], S3781 (EC6376) [6JN], S3838 (EC6407, EC6408, EC6409, EC6410, EC6411, EC6412, EC6413, EC6416) [7JN], S4150 (EC6508) [13JN], S4297 (EC6555, EC6556, EC6558) [19JN], S4723 (EC6713) [28JN], S4892 (EC6819, EC6820) [11JY], S4949 (EC6843, EC6844) [12JY], S5304 (EC6928) [24JY], S5658 (EC7020) [30JY], S6058 (EC7206), S6059 (EC7239, EC7240, EC7245) [10SE], S6270 (EC7430) [12SE], S6337 (EC7460) [13SE], S6543 (EC7652) [20SE], S6624 (EC7723), S6625 (EC7731, EC7732, EC7733, EC7734, EC7735) [21SE], S6742 (EC7878), S6743 (EC7896) [13NO], S6854 (EC8043) [15NO], S7213 (EC8345) [29NO], S7344 (EC8390) [3DE], S7976 (EC8567, EC8573) [12DE], S8301 (EC8644), S8302 (EC8663, EC8664, EC8665, EC8666, EC8667, EC8668, EC8669, EC8671, EC8672) [20DE], S8362 (EC8725) [21DE], S8589 (EC8773, EC8774, EC8780) [31DE], H23 (EC4545, EC4546, EC4547), H24 (EC4548), H25 (EC4587) [17JA], H157 (EC4683) [24JA], H180 (EC4696) [25JA], H186 (EC4727) [27JA], H217 (EC4748, EC4749, EC4750, EC4760) [31JA], H439 (EC4818) [2FE], H639 (EC4932) [8FE], H695 (EC4967) [13FE], H725 (EC4993) [14FE], H965 (EC5107, EC5114) [27FE], H1016 (EC5124, EC5125) [28FE], H1099 (EC5136, EC5145) [29FE], H1208 (EC5188, EC5192) [6MR], H1389 (EC5289, EC5290), H1390 (EC5310, EC5311) [19MR], H1425 (EC5321), H1426 (EC5339) [20MR], H1640 (EC5434, EC5436, EC5453), H1641 (EC5456) [27MR], H1810 (EC5521) [30MR], H1839 (EC5530, EC5531), H1841 (EC5594), H1844 (EC5655) [16AP], H1975 (EC5671), H1976 (EC5687) [18AP], H2202 (EC5801) [26AP], H2315 (EC5865) [7MY], H2643 (EC5952) [10MY], H2662 (EC5989) [11MY], H2811 (EC6031, EC6042) [16MY], H3166 (EC6101, EC6102) [22MY], H3263 (EC6176) [30MY], H3362 (EC6249) [31MY], H3403 (EC6257) [1JN], H3478 (EC6291) [5JN], H3705 (EC6438, EC6441, EC6442) [15JN], H3732 (EC6465, EC6467, EC6468, EC6469, EC6470) [18JN], H3806 (EC6511) [19JN], H3980 (EC6588, EC6591, EC6592, EC6593, EC6604) [25JN], H4154 (EC6661, EC6662, EC6663), H4155 (EC6689) [27JN], H4826 (EC6842) [11JY], H4861 (EC6876) [12JY], H4868 (EC6914, EC6931) [13JY], H5199 (EC7055), H5200 (EC7061, EC7066) [24JY], H5330 (EC7124, EC7125, EC7131) [30JY], H5721 (EC7250), H5724 (EC7344) [7AU], H5761 (EC7459, EC7460, EC7462), H5762 (EC7493) [10SE], H5858 (EC7556, EC7557, EC7558, EC7559), H5859 (EC7578, EC7582) [11SE], H6064 (EC7733) [18SE], H6149 (EC7855), H6150 (EC7901) [19SE], H6229 (EC7925) [20SE], H6310 (EC8098) [16OC], H6325 (EC8223) [6NO], H6327 (EC8246) [9NO], H6342 (EC8267) [13NO], H6367 (EC8306) [14NO], H6468 (EC8438, EC8452) [27NO], H6678 (EC8635) [7DE], H6700 (EC8680) [11DE], H6827 (EC8795, EC8798) [17DE], H7435 (EC8945, EC8948) [27DE], H7514 (EC8969, EC8970), H7515 (EC8993) [31DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security, S41 (EC4490, EC4491) [23JA], S260 (EC4851) [1FE], S1049 (EC5077) [27FE], S2239 (EC5536), S2240 (EC5565) [29MR], S2390 (EC5630) [17AP], S2495 (EC5738) [18AP], S2601 (EC5779, EC5785) [23AP], S2654 (EC5795) [24AP], S2727 (EC5848) [25AP], S2818 (EC5889) [26AP], S3513 (EC6216) [23MY], S3838 (EC6406) [7JN], S4150 (EC6501) [13JN], S6336 (EC7442), S6337 (EC7458) [13SE], S6624 (EC7720, EC7721, EC7722) [21SE], S6742 (EC7856), S6743 (EC7889) [13NO], S6855 (EC8049) [15NO], S6945 (EC8130) [27NO], S7401 (EC8414) [4DE], S7685 (EC8506) [6DE], S7976 (EC8566) [12DE], S8362 (EC8715) [21DE], S8507 (EC8745) [28DE], H22 (EC4513) [17JA], H1390 (EC5309) [19MR], H1913 (EC5666) [17AP], H1976 (EC5681, EC5682) [18AP], H2122 (EC5788) [25AP], H2712 (EC6019) [15MY], H3166 (EC6096) [22MY], H3176 (EC6144, EC6172) [29MY], H3981 (EC6612) [25JN], H5727 (EC7425, EC7437) [7AU], H6149 (EC7879) [19SE], H6273 (EC8013, EC8014, EC8017) [21SE], H6284 (EC8020) [25SE], H6297 (EC8026) [28SE], H6312 (EC8126) [19OC], H6343 (EC8290) [13NO], H6396 (EC8369) [15NO], H6585 (EC8548) [3DE], H6679 (EC8662) [7DE], H6806 (EC8785) [13DE], H6828 (EC8825) [17DE], H7515 (EC8992) [31DE], H7565 (EC9016) [1JA]

Dept. of HUD, S130 (EC4652) [26JA], S349 (EC4909) [6FE], S611 (EC4965) [14FE], S1048 (EC5063) [27FE], S1146 (EC5130) [29FE], S3041 (EC6022) [9MY], S3083 (EC6060) [10MY], S4149 (EC6484, EC6486) [13JN], S4673 (EC6696) [27JN], S5304 (EC6929) [24JY], S6056 (EC7159, EC7160) [10SE], S6267 (EC7359) [12SE], S6337 (EC7457) [13SE], S6450 (EC7611) [19SE], S8201 (EC8594) [19DE], S8301 (EC8631, EC8632) [20DE], S8361 (EC8687) [21DE], H22 (EC4514, EC4515) [17JA], H964 (EC5097), H965 (EC5098) [27FE], H1540 (EC5369) [22MR], H1569 (EC5397) [26MR], H3403 (EC6268) [1JN], H3576 (EC6335) [6JN], H4062 (EC6628) [26JN], H4682 (EC6739) [9JY], H4826 (EC6861) [11JY], H5007 (EC6972) [18JY], H5724 (EC7345) [7AU], H5858 (EC7551) [11SE], H5998 (EC7641) [13SE], H6064 (EC7726, EC7727) [18SE], H6271 (EC7967) [21SE], H6827 (EC8808) [17DE], H7422 (EC8861) [20DE], H7468 (EC8949) [30DE]

Dept. of Justice, S130 (EC4657, EC4658), S131 (EC4662) [26JA], S322 (EC4883) [2FE], S349 (EC4918, EC4921) [6FE], S849 (EC5037) [16FE], S1421 (EC5201) [6MR], S1540 (EC5317) [8MR], S1733 (EC5367, EC5368, EC5371) [15MR], S1847 (EC5398) [20MR], S2391 (EC5667) [17AP], S2495 (EC5740) [18AP], S2601 (EC5778) [23AP], S2921 (EC5957) [7MY], S3279 (EC6159) [17MY], S3629 (EC6311, EC6317) [24MY], S4950 (EC6851) [12JY], S5210 (EC6882) [19JY], S5484 (EC6972, EC6980) [26JY], S6060 (EC7259) [10SE], S6268 (EC7394) [12SE], S6337 (EC7469, EC7475) [13SE], S6543 (EC7662) [20SE], S6625 (EC7736) [21SE], S6743 (EC7898, EC7902) [13NO], S6893 (EC8071, EC8072), S6894 (EC8080) [26NO], S6945 (EC8122) [27NO], S7213 (EC8348) [29NO], S8589 (EC8768) [31DE], H24 (EC4549, EC4550), H25 (EC4594) [17JA], H112 (EC4636), H113 (EC4655, EC4656) [23JA], H217 (EC4758, EC4761) [31JA], H511 (EC4875) [6FE], H691 (EC4952, EC4953) [9FE], H725 (EC5003) [14FE], H948 (EC5072) [21FE], H1209 (EC5194) [6MR], H1390 (EC5312) [19MR], H1640 (EC5447) [27MR], H1842 (EC5613) [16AP], H1913 (EC5665) [17AP], H1975 (EC5670) [18AP], H2063 (EC5761) [24AP], H2122 (EC5786) [25AP], H2266 (EC5852) [27AP], H2441 (EC5912) [8MY], H2662 (EC5975) [11MY], H3166 (EC6092) [22MY], H3403 (EC6270) [1JN], H3479 (EC6320) [5JN], H3732 (EC6471) [18JN], H3806 (EC6503, EC6514) [19JN], H3913 (EC6534, EC6535) [20JN], H4827 (EC6869) [11JY], H5199 (EC7056) [24JY], H5290 (EC7096) [25JY], H5325 (EC7107) [26JY], H5330 (EC7132) [30JY], H5725 (EC7379), H5726 (EC7386) [7AU], H5762 (EC7500, EC7502, EC7503) [10SE], H5859 (EC7580) [11SE], H5998 (EC7658, EC7659) [13SE], H6149 (EC7883), H6150 (EC7886, EC7887) [19SE], H6273 (EC8008) [21SE], H6326 (EC8230, EC8231) [6NO], H6328 (EC8258) [9NO], H6535 (EC8512) [29NO], H6577 (EC8522, EC8523, EC8524), H6578 (EC8532) [30NO], H7585 (EC9024) [2JA]

Dept. of Labor, S40 (EC4472) [23JA], S493 (EC4943, EC4944) [9FE], S1147 (EC5151, EC5152, EC5153) [29FE], S1193 (EC5158, EC5159, EC5160) [1MR], S1421 (EC5200) [6MR], S2391 (EC5647) [17AP], S2494 (EC5736) [18AP], S2600 (EC5769) [23AP], S3279 (EC6141) [17MY], S3781 (EC6377) [6JN], S4203 (EC6527) [14JN], S6742 (EC7872, EC7873), S6743 (EC7882) [13NO], S7035 (EC8188) [28NO], S7401 (EC8423) [4DE], S8362 (EC8724) [21DE], S8589 (EC8779) [31DE], H21 (EC4473) [17JA], H113 (EC4657) [23JA], H948 (EC5065, EC5066) [21FE], H950 (EC5081) [24FE], H965 (EC5099, EC5100, EC5101, EC5108) [27FE], H1426 (EC5330, EC5331, EC5332, EC5333, EC5340) [20MR], H1495 (EC5353) [21MR], H1569 (EC5399) [26MR], H2266 (EC5847) [27AP], H2316 (EC5882) [7MY], H2440 (EC5890) [8MY], H3101 (EC6059) [17MY], H3161 (EC6075) [18MY], H3479 (EC6318) [5JN], H4155 (EC6690) [27JN], H4868 (EC6925) [13JY], H5523 (EC7139) [31JY], H5721 (EC7246) [7AU], H6312 (EC8125, EC8128) [19OC], H6319 (EC8170) [30OC], H6367 (EC8305) [14NO], H6585 (EC8549) [3DE], H6678 (EC8644) [7DE], H6700 (EC8683) [11DE], H7514 (EC8966), H7515 (EC8994) [31DE], H7589 (EC9030) [3JA]

Dept. of State, S38 (EC4401, EC4402, EC4403, EC4404), S40 (EC4462, EC4464, EC4465, EC4466, EC4467, EC4468) [23JA], S128 (EC4583), S129 (EC4611, EC4612, EC4613, EC4614, EC4615, EC4616) [26JA], S260 (EC4838, EC4853) [1FE], S610 (EC4963), S611 (EC4988, EC4989) [14FE], S849 (EC5044) [16FE], S1087 (EC5086) [28FE], S1146 (EC5143), S1147 (EC5144, EC5145, EC5146, EC5147) [29FE], S1373 (EC5189) [2MR], S1421 (EC5199) [6MR], S1458 (EC5226) [7MR], S1733 (EC5366) [15MR], S1847 (EC5399) [20MR], S2084 (EC5495) [27MR], S2239 (EC5519, EC5538, EC5539, EC5540), S2240 (EC5550) [29MR], S2389 (EC5592, EC5604), S2390 (EC5637, EC5638, EC5639, EC5640), S2391 (EC5658) [17AP], S2494 (EC5732, EC5734, EC5735) [18AP], S2544 (EC5747) [19AP], S2600 (EC5768) [23AP], S2726 (EC5840, EC5841, EC5842, EC5843) [25AP], S2921 (EC5945, EC5946, EC5947, EC5948, EC5949, EC5950, EC5951) [7MY], S2962 (EC5964), S2964 (EC6002) [8MY], S3083 (EC6050), S3084 (EC6063, EC6064) [10MY], S3279 (EC6147, EC6148, EC6149, EC6150, EC6151) [17MY], S3514 (EC6227, EC6228, EC6229, EC6230, EC6231, EC6232, EC6234, EC6235, EC6236) [23MY], S3838 (EC6403, EC6404) [7JN], S3975 (EC6434, EC6435, EC6436, EC6437, EC6438, EC6439, EC6440, EC6441, EC6442, EC6443, EC6445, EC6446, EC6447, EC6448, EC6449, EC6450, EC6451, EC6452), S3976 (EC6453, EC6454, EC6455, EC6456, EC6457, EC6458, EC6459, EC6460, EC6461, EC6462, EC6463, EC6464, EC6465, EC6466, EC6467, EC6468, EC6469, EC6470, EC6471, EC6472) [12JN], S4149 (EC6485), S4150 (EC6502, EC6503, EC6504, EC6505) [13JN], S4297 (EC6552, EC6553, EC6554) [19JN], S4364 (EC6575, EC6576, EC6577, EC6578, EC6579, EC6580, EC6581, EC6582, EC6583, EC6584, EC6585, EC6586) [20JN], S4417 (EC6647) [21JN], S4723 (EC6714, EC6715) [28JN], S4892 (EC6821, EC6822, EC6824) [11JY], S5133 (EC6874, EC6875, EC6880) [18JY], S5483 (EC6948, EC6950, EC6951, EC6952, EC6953, EC6954, EC6955, EC6956, EC6957, EC6958, EC6959), S5484 (EC6960, EC6978) [26JY], S5870 (EC7094, EC7095, EC7098) [1AU], S5975 (EC7127) [2AU], S6058 (EC7213, EC7214, EC7215, EC7216, EC7217, EC7218, EC7219), S6059 (EC7220, EC7221, EC7222, EC7223, EC7224, EC7225, EC7226, EC7227, EC7228, EC7229, EC7230, EC7231, EC7232, EC7233, EC7234, EC7235, EC7236, EC7237) [10SE], S6267 (EC7375, EC7376, EC7377, EC7378, EC7379), S6268 (EC7380, EC7381, EC7382, EC7383, EC7384, EC7385, EC7386, EC7387, EC7388, EC7389, EC7390, EC7391, EC7393) [12SE], S6337 (EC7463) [13SE], S6542 (EC7640, EC7641, EC7643, EC7644, EC7645), S6543 (EC7646, EC7647, EC7648, EC7649, EC7654) [20SE], S6625 (EC7724, EC7725, EC7726, EC7727, EC7728, EC7729) [21SE], S6742 (EC7857, EC7858, EC7860, EC7861, EC7862, EC7863, EC7864, EC7865, EC7866, EC7867, EC7868, EC7869, EC7870, EC7871) [13NO], S6854 (EC8023, EC8025, EC8027, EC8028, EC8029, EC8030, EC8032, EC8033, EC8034, EC8035, EC8036, EC8037, EC8038, EC8039, EC8040, EC8041, EC8042) [15NO], S6944 (EC8117, EC8118), S6945 (EC8119), S6946 (EC8162, EC8163, EC8164, EC8165, EC8166, EC8167, EC8168) [27NO], S7212 (EC8338, EC8339), S7213 (EC8340, EC8341, EC8342, EC8343) [29NO], S7343 (EC8379) [3DE], S7401 (EC8412, EC8413) [4DE], S7458 (EC8434, EC8435, EC8436, EC8437) [5DE], S7685 (EC8496, EC8498, EC8505) [6DE], S7976 (EC8568, EC8569, EC8570, EC8571, EC8572) [12DE], S8203 (EC8622) [19DE], S8302 (EC8655, EC8656, EC8657, EC8658, EC8659, EC8660, EC8661) [20DE], S8362 (EC8719, EC8720, EC8721, EC8723) [21DE], S8507 (EC8744) [28DE], S8589 (EC8761, EC8762, EC8763, EC8764, EC8775, EC8776, EC8777, EC8778) [31DE], H22 (EC4496, EC4497, EC4498), H25 (EC4595) [17JA], H76 (EC4601, EC4602, EC4603, EC4604, EC4605, EC4606) [18JA], H82 (EC4621) [19JA], H180 (EC4708), H181 (EC4709, EC4720) [25JA], H217 (EC4753, EC4754) [31JA], H639 (EC4917, EC4918) [8FE], H691 (EC4947, EC4948) [9FE], H695 (EC4969) [13FE], H725 (EC4994, EC5000) [14FE], H965 (EC5104, EC5105) [27FE], H1015 (EC5119) [28FE], H1133 (EC5163) [1MR], H1209 (EC5195) [6MR], H1426 (EC5328) [20MR], H1569 (EC5403) [26MR], H1802 (EC5475, EC5476) [29MR], H1810 (EC5516, EC5517, EC5518) [30MR], H1841 (EC5566, EC5567, EC5568, EC5569, EC5570, EC5571) [16AP], H1975 (EC5674, EC5675) [18AP], H2028 (EC5701) [19AP], H2039 (EC5723, EC5724) [23AP], H2063 (EC5748, EC5750, EC5751, EC5752, EC5753) [24AP], H2122 (EC5781, EC5794) [25AP], H2440 (EC5891, EC5892), H2441 (EC5916) [8MY], H2564 (EC5926, EC5927) [9MY], H2661 (EC5972, EC5973) [11MY], H2811 (EC6034, EC6046) [16MY], H3361 (EC6227) [31MY], H3403 (EC6262, EC6263) [1JN], H3478 (EC6292), H3479 (EC6317, EC6319) [5JN], H3576 (EC6342, EC6343) [6JN], H3701 (EC6400, EC6401, EC6402, EC6403, EC6404, EC6405, EC6406, EC6407, EC6408, EC6409), H3702 (EC6410, EC6411, EC6412, EC6413, EC6414, EC6415, EC6416, EC6417, EC6418, EC6419, EC6420, EC6421, EC6422, EC6423, EC6424, EC6425, EC6426) [12JN], H3706 (EC6444) [15JN], H3732 (EC6462) [18JN], H3805 (EC6499, EC6500) [19JN], H3913 (EC6525, EC6526) [20JN], H3980 (EC6599, EC6600), H3981 (EC6613) [25JN], H4062 (EC6626), H4063 (EC6657) [26JN], H4602 (EC6706) [28JN], H4682 (EC6745, EC6746, EC6747, EC6748, EC6749, EC6750, EC6751, EC6752, EC6753, EC6754, EC6755, EC6756, EC6757, EC6758, EC6759, EC6760, EC6761, EC6762, EC6763, EC6764, EC6765, EC6766, EC6767, EC6768), H4683 (EC6769) [9JY], H4861 (EC6886) [12JY], H4868 (EC6919) [13JY], H5007 (EC6971) [18JY], H5129 (EC7030) [23JY], H5199 (EC7045) [24JY], H5290 (EC7084, EC7085) [25JY], H5627 (EC7151, EC7154) [1AU], H5723 (EC7309, EC7310, EC7311, EC7312, EC7313, EC7314), H5727 (EC7415, EC7436) [7AU], H5761 (EC7469, EC7472, EC7473, EC7476, EC7477, EC7478, EC7479) [10SE], H5858 (EC7548, EC7549, EC7550) [11SE], H5920 (EC7587, EC7588, EC7589, EC7590, EC7591, EC7592, EC7593, EC7594, EC7595, EC7596, EC7597, EC7598), H5921 (EC7599, EC7600, EC7601, EC7602, EC7603, EC7604, EC7605, EC7606, EC7607, EC7608, EC7609, EC7610, EC7611, EC7612, EC7613, EC7614, EC7615, EC7616, EC7617) [12SE], H5999 (EC7674) [13SE], H6065 (EC7766) [18SE], H6149 (EC7876, EC7877, EC7880) [19SE], H6229 (EC7943, EC7944, EC7945, EC7946, EC7947), H6230 (EC7948, EC7949) [20SE], H6309 (EC8092, EC8093) [16OC], H6321 (EC8173, EC8174, EC8175, EC8176, EC8177, EC8178), H6322 (EC8179, EC8180, EC8181, EC8182, EC8183, EC8184, EC8185, EC8186, EC8187, EC8188, EC8189, EC8190, EC8191) [2NO], H6325 (EC8225) [6NO], H6327 (EC8248) [9NO], H6396 (EC8359, EC8360, EC8361, EC8362, EC8363, EC8364, EC8365, EC8366) [15NO], H6468 (EC8443, EC8444) [27NO], H6577 (EC8517) [30NO], H6674 (EC8605, EC8606, EC8607, EC8608, EC8609, EC8610, EC8611, EC8612, EC8613, EC8614) [5DE], H6678 (EC8636) [7DE], H6700 (EC8674, EC8675, EC8676) [11DE], H6805 (EC8759, EC8760, EC8762, EC8763, EC8764) [13DE], H6827 (EC8805) [17DE], H7263 (EC8835) [18DE], H7358 (EC8837, EC8838), H7359 (EC8839, EC8840) [19DE], H7435 (EC8934, EC8935, EC8937, EC8938, EC8941, EC8947) [27DE], H7515 (EC8983, EC8984, EC8985, EC8986) [31DE], H7585 (EC9018) [2JA], H7589 (EC9031, EC9032, EC9033, EC9034, EC9035, EC9036, EC9037, EC9038) [3JA]

Dept. of the Air Force, S2389 (EC5597) [17AP], S2493 (EC5702) [18AP], S3837 (EC6387) [7JN]

Dept. of the Army, S128 (EC4584) [26JA], S163 (EC4784) [30JA], S493 (EC4947) [9FE], S1087 (EC5088), S1088 (EC5101) [28FE], S1146 (EC5125, EC5128) [29FE], S1613 (EC5323) [13MR], S2389 (EC5596), S2390 (EC5626) [17AP], S2494 (EC5718) [18AP], S2964 (EC6000) [8MY], S5133 (EC6870) [18JY], S5210 (EC6884) [19JY], S5483 (EC6942) [26JY], S5658 (EC7012) [30JY], S6268 (EC7395, EC7396, EC7397) [12SE], S6624 (EC7719), S6625 (EC7738) [21SE], S6738 (EC7765), S6741 (EC7834) [13NO], S6798 (EC7953) [14NO], S6853 (EC8016) [15NO], H1272 (EC5208) [7MR], H1366 (EC5276) [16MR], H5726 (EC7406, EC7407, EC7408) [7AU], H5763 (EC7541) [10SE], H6150 (EC7899, EC7900) [19SE], H6284 (EC8019) [25SE], H6326 (EC8232) [6NO], H6327 (EC8241), H6328 (EC8260) [9NO], H7435 (EC8946) [27DE]

Dept. of the Interior, S39 (EC4444) [23JA], S74 (EC4518, EC4520) [24JA], S129 (EC4605) [26JA], S162 (EC4778) [30JA], S349 (EC4917) [6FE], S611 (EC4968) [14FE], S1458 (EC5230) [7MR], S1733 (EC5360, EC5361, EC5362) [15MR], S2389 (EC5617) [17AP], S2963 (EC5997), S2964 (EC5998, EC5999) [8MY], S3513 (EC6218) [23MY], S3781 (EC6375) [6JN], S3975 (EC6433) [12JN], S4416 (EC6631, EC6634) [21JN], S4892 (EC6804, EC6808, EC6809, EC6810) [11JY], S5133 (EC6879) [18JY], S6267 (EC7372, EC7374), S6268 (EC7405) [12SE], S6450 (EC7615, EC7616) [19SE], S7458 (EC8442) [5DE], H22 (EC4517), H23 (EC4527, EC4528) [17JA], H695 (EC4973) [13FE], H948 (EC5070) [21FE], H1132 (EC5159), H1133 (EC5160, EC5161, EC5162) [1MR], H1152 (EC5171) [5MR], H1640 (EC5442) [27MR], H1841 (EC5573, EC5574, EC5575) [16AP], H1975 (EC5679), H1976 (EC5683) [18AP], H2266 (EC5850) [27AP], H3166 (EC6088, EC6089, EC6090) [22MY], H3361 (EC6230) [31MY], H3806 (EC6502) [19JN], H3913 (EC6529) [20JN], H3981 (EC6608) [25JN], H5076 (EC6992, EC6993) [19JY], H5199 (EC7050, EC7051) [24JY], H5290 (EC7089) [25JY], H5723 (EC7308), H5725 (EC7358), H5727 (EC7438) [7AU], H5762 (EC7496, EC7497, EC7498) [10SE], H6065 (EC7753) [18SE], H6272 (EC7999, EC8000) [21SE], H6313 (EC8133, EC8134) [23OC], H6327 (EC8245) [9NO], H6700 (EC8681) [11DE]

Dept. of the Navy, S73 (EC4494) [24JA], S349 (EC4906) [6FE], S3041 (EC6015) [9MY], H3360 (EC6216) [31MY]

Dept. of the Treasury, S38 (EC4421, EC4424, EC4425, EC4426, EC4427) [23JA], S73 (EC4509), S74 (EC4510, EC4511) [24JA], S128 (EC4585, EC4599, EC4600), S130 (EC4651, EC4659, EC4660), S131 (EC4661) [26JA], S162 (EC4776) [30JA], S206 (EC4794, EC4795) [31JA], S349 (EC4910, EC4911) [6FE], S492 (EC4929, EC4930), S494 (EC4959) [9FE], S1048 (EC5062) [27FE], S1146 (EC5131) [29FE], S1679 (EC5347) [14MR], S1733 (EC5358, EC5364) [15MR], S1847 (EC5393, EC5395) [20MR], S2239 (EC5524) [29MR], S2389 (EC5613), S2390 (EC5629), S2391 (EC5666) [17AP], S2493 (EC5708) [18AP], S2655 (EC5799) [24AP], S2725 (EC5815, EC5816) [25AP], S2819 (EC5923) [26AP], S2964 (EC6001) [8MY], S3041 (EC6024, EC6025, EC6026, EC6027, EC6028) [9MY], S3083 (EC6056, EC6057) [10MY], S3278 (EC6130) [17MY], S3328 (EC6192) [21MY], S3513 (EC6212) [23MY], S3629 (EC6294, EC6295) [24MY], S3837 (EC6394, EC6395, EC6396) [7JN], S4149 (EC6487), S4150 (EC6515) [13JN], S4296 (EC6543) [19JN], S4673 (EC6687, EC6688) [27JN], S4723 (EC6712) [28JN], S4892 (EC6797) [11JY], S4950 (EC6852) [12JY], S5304 (EC6927, EC6931) [24JY], S5485 (EC7000, EC7001) [26JY], S6056 (EC7158), S6058 (EC7207) [10SE], S6267 (EC7355, EC7356, EC7357, EC7360) [12SE], S6450 (EC7612) [19SE], S6542 (EC7642) [20SE], S6624 (EC7701) [21SE], S6738 (EC7775, EC7783, EC7784), S6739 (EC7785, EC7786, EC7787, EC7788), S6743 (EC7904, EC7905, EC7906) [13NO], S6798 (EC7935, EC7936), S6799 (EC7980) [14NO], S6894 (EC8076) [26NO], S6945 (EC8126), S6946 (EC8148, EC8149, EC8159) [27NO], S7035 (EC8186) [28NO], S7212 (EC8325) [29NO], S7400 (EC8402) [4DE], S7976 (EC8579) [12DE], S8301 (EC8629) [20DE], S8362 (EC8704, EC8722, EC8727) [21DE], S8506 (EC8732, EC8733, EC8734, EC8735) [28DE], H22 (EC4499) [17JA], H77 (EC4614, EC4615) [18JA], H157 (EC4684) [24JA], H180 (EC4706, EC4707), H181 (EC4710) [25JA], H186 (EC4730) [27JA], H217 (EC4751) [31JA], H372 (EC4766) [1FE], H439 (EC4815, EC4819) [2FE], H639 (EC4914, EC4933) [8FE], H724 (EC4990) [14FE], H949 (EC5079) [24FE], H965 (EC5106) [27FE], H1016 (EC5120) [28FE], H1152 (EC5168) [5MR], H1272 (EC5207) [7MR], H1366 (EC5281) [16MR], H1389 (EC5291) [19MR], H1426 (EC5329) [20MR], H1496 (EC5358) [21MR], H1739 (EC5461) [28MR], H1810 (EC5520) [30MR], H1840 (EC5563), H1841 (EC5572) [16AP], H1913 (EC5664) [17AP], H1976 (EC5685) [18AP], H2202 (EC5805), H2203 (EC5825, EC5826) [26AP], H2440 (EC5893) [8MY], H2564 (EC5925, EC5928) [9MY], H2661 (EC5974) [11MY], H3166 (EC6097) [22MY], H3176 (EC6166) [29MY], H3361 (EC6222, EC6223, EC6224) [31MY], H3403 (EC6264, EC6265) [1JN], H3478 (EC6293) [5JN], H3706 (EC6445) [15JN], H3732 (EC6463) [18JN], H3913 (EC6530, EC6531) [20JN], H4602 (EC6707, EC6708) [28JN], H4682 (EC6740) [9JY], H4861 (EC6887, EC6888, EC6892) [12JY], H4868 (EC6928) [13JY], H5129 (EC7026) [23JY], H5325 (EC7108, EC7116) [26JY], H5330 (EC7127) [30JY], H5721 (EC7228, EC7240) [7AU], H5761 (EC7470, EC7480), H5762 (EC7494) [10SE], H5858 (EC7552) [11SE], H6058 (EC7680) [14SE], H6064 (EC7728) [18SE], H6149 (EC7878) [19SE], H6228 (EC7920) [20SE], H6297 (EC8025) [28SE], H6300 (EC8037) [2OC], H6309 (EC8094) [16OC], H6313 (EC8130), H6314 (EC8146, EC8147, EC8148) [23OC], H6327 (EC8242, EC8249) [9NO], H6342 (EC8261, EC8262, EC8265, EC8266) [13NO], H6368 (EC8331) [14NO], H6427 (EC8426) [16NO], H6468 (EC8445, EC8446, EC8453) [27NO], H6585 (EC8545, EC8546) [3DE], H6674 (EC8615, EC8616) [5DE], H6700 (EC8677, EC8685) [11DE], H7435 (EC8939) [27DE], H7468 (EC8952) [30DE], H7514 (EC8964), H7515 (EC8987, EC8988, EC8989, EC8990) [31DE], H7565 (EC9012) [1JA]

Dept. of Transportation, S158 (EC4679, EC4680, EC4684, EC4685) [30JA], S207 (EC4816) [31JA], S322 (EC4889, EC4890, EC4892) [2FE], S611 (EC4987) [14FE], S1421 (EC5202, EC5204) [6MR], S1930 (EC5401), S1931 (EC5418) [21MR], S2391 (EC5650) [17AP], S2493 (EC5712) [18AP], S2601 (EC5780, EC5781, EC5782, EC5786) [23AP], S2962 (EC5963, EC5966), S2963 (EC5994) [8MY], S3513 (EC6217) [23MY], S3627 (EC6241, EC6248) [24MY], S3976 (EC6475) [12JN], S4296 (EC6530, EC6531) [19JN], S4365 (EC6601, EC6602, EC6603) [20JN], S4673 (EC6677) [27JN], S4772 (EC6770), S4773 (EC6779) [29JN], S4949 (EC6845) [12JY], S5485 (EC6994) [26JY], S5867 (EC7025, EC7026, EC7040) [1AU], S7036 (EC8200, EC8201), S7038 (EC8244) [28NO], S7213 (EC8355, EC8356), S7214 (EC8372) [29NO], S8301 (EC8635) [20DE], S8361 (EC8699), S8362 (EC8718) [21DE], H22 (EC4516), H25 (EC4579, EC4580, EC4583, EC4584) [17JA], H82 (EC4625, EC4626) [19JA], H157 (EC4682) [24JA], H180 (EC4697), H181 (EC4717, EC4719) [25JA], H567 (EC4893, EC4894) [7FE], H691 (EC4950, EC4955) [9FE], H696 (EC4979) [13FE], H943 (EC5047, EC5048) [17FE], H949 (EC5076) [24FE], H1133 (EC5164) [1MR], H1272 (EC5214) [7MR], H1389 (EC5307) [19MR], H1739 (EC5469) [28MR], H1842 (EC5614) [16AP], H2202 (EC5804), H2203 (EC5815, EC5816) [26AP], H2441 (EC5914, EC5915) [8MY], H2644 (EC5964) [10MY], H2811 (EC6040, EC6041) [16MY], H3478 (EC6294) [5JN], H3659 (EC6378) [7JN], H3702 (EC6435, EC6436) [12JN], H4602 (EC6717) [28JN], H4683 (EC6775, EC6779, EC6781, EC6783) [9JY], H4861 (EC6889, EC6890) [12JY], H5077 (EC7005, EC7006, EC7007) [19JY], H5199 (EC7058) [24JY], H5703 (EC7179) [2AU], H5720 (EC7220), H5724 (EC7346), H5726 (EC7397, EC7402) [7AU], H5999 (EC7671) [13SE], H6311 (EC8111) [19OC], H6427 (EC8424) [16NO], H6468 (EC8460, EC8461) [27NO], H6534 (EC8509) [29NO], H6679 (EC8657) [7DE], H6827 (EC8809) [17DE], H7435 (EC8942) [27DE], H7469 (EC8959) [30DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S131 (EC4671, EC4672, EC4673, EC4674, EC4675, EC4676, EC4677) [26JA], S322 (EC4885, EC4886) [2FE], S349 (EC4919, EC4920) [6FE], S493 (EC4948) [9FE], S1194 (EC5178) [1MR], S1458 (EC5245, EC5246) [7MR], S2240 (EC5558) [29MR], S2391 (EC5653) [17AP], S2544 (EC5750, EC5751) [19AP], S3084 (EC6080, EC6081) [10MY], S3781 (EC6371) [6JN], S3838 (EC6417) [7JN], S4723 (EC6723, EC6724) [28JN], S4950 (EC6856, EC6857) [12JY], S5975 (EC7131) [2AU], S6337 (EC7476, EC7477) [13SE], S6625 (EC7737) [21SE], S6743 (EC7907, EC7908, EC7909) [13NO], S6894 (EC8078, EC8079) [26NO], S7036 (EC8197, EC8198, EC8199) [28NO], S7213 (EC8349) [29NO], S7343 (EC8384) [3DE], S7401 (EC8421, EC8422) [4DE], S7686 (EC8508) [6DE], S7976 (EC8582) [12DE], S8301 (EC8628) [20DE], H25 (EC4586) [17JA], H76 (EC4612, EC4613) [18JA], H82 (EC4627) [19JA], H439 (EC4824) [2FE], H567 (EC4901) [7FE], H943 (EC5049, EC5050) [17FE], H948 (EC5073, EC5074) [21FE], H965 (EC5111) [27FE], H1570 (EC5423, EC5424) [26MR], H1640 (EC5452) [27MR], H1841 (EC5584) [16AP], H2711 (EC5994) [15MY], H3161 (EC6082, EC6083) [18MY], H3361 (EC6247) [31MY], H3660 (EC6379) [7JN], H3981 (EC6611) [25JN], H4155 (EC6691) [27JN], H4868 (EC6926, EC6927) [13JY], H5199 (EC7059), H5200 (EC7060, EC7065) [24JY], H5727 (EC7414) [7AU], H6273 (EC8011, EC8012) [21SE], H6304 (EC8066) [9OC], H6314 (EC8143, EC8144, EC8145) [23OC], H6326 (EC8238) [6NO], H6427 (EC8425) [16NO], H6585 (EC8550) [3DE], H6679 (EC8658, EC8659, EC8660, EC8661) [7DE], H6700 (EC8684) [11DE], H6826 (EC8787), H6828 (EC8823, EC8824) [17DE], H7589 (EC9041) [3JA]

District of Columbia, S41 (EC4486) [23JA], S130 (EC4633, EC4634, EC4635, EC4636, EC4637, EC4638, EC4639, EC4640, EC4641, EC4642, EC4643, EC4644, EC4645, EC4646, EC4647, EC4648), S131 (EC4665) [26JA], S260 (EC4859, EC4860, EC4861, EC4862, EC4863), S261 (EC4864, EC4865, EC4866, EC4867, EC4868, EC4869, EC4870, EC4871, EC4872, EC4873, EC4874, EC4875, EC4876, EC4877, EC4878, EC4879, EC4880, EC4881) [1FE], S1458 (EC5241, EC5242) [7MR], S1540 (EC5313, EC5314, EC5315) [8MR], S2084 (EC5497) [27MR], S2241 (EC5568, EC5569, EC5570, EC5571, EC5572, EC5573, EC5574, EC5575, EC5576, EC5577) [29MR], S2391 (EC5660, EC5662, EC5663, EC5664) [17AP], S2495 (EC5739) [18AP], S2544 (EC5748, EC5749) [19AP], S2921 (EC5954) [7MY], S3084 (EC6073, EC6074, EC6075, EC6076, EC6077, EC6078) [10MY], S3630 (EC6318, EC6319, EC6320, EC6321, EC6322, EC6323, EC6324, EC6325, EC6326, EC6327, EC6328, EC6329, EC6330, EC6331, EC6332, EC6333, EC6334, EC6335, EC6336, EC6337, EC6338) [24MY], S3976 (EC6476) [12JN], S4723 (EC6719, EC6720) [28JN], S4950 (EC6848) [12JY], S5133 (EC6879) [18JY], S5484 (EC6977) [26JY], S5658 (EC7022, EC7023, EC7024) [30JY], S5975 (EC7129, EC7130) [2AU], S6060 (EC7250, EC7251, EC7252, EC7253, EC7254, EC7255, EC7256, EC7257, EC7258) [10SE], S6336 (EC7443, EC7444), S6337 (EC7445, EC7446, EC7447, EC7448, EC7449, EC7450, EC7451, EC7452, EC7453, EC7467) [13SE], S6743 (EC7884, EC7885, EC7886, EC7887, EC7888) [13NO], S6855 (EC8053, EC8054, EC8055, EC8056, EC8057, EC8058, EC8059, EC8060, EC8061, EC8062, EC8063) [15NO], H22 (EC4500, EC4501, EC4502, EC4503, EC4504, EC4505, EC4506, EC4507, EC4508, EC4509, EC4510, EC4511, EC4512) [17JA], H112 (EC4640, EC4641, EC4642) [23JA], H372 (EC4768, EC4769, EC4770, EC4771, EC4772, EC4773, EC4774, EC4775, EC4776, EC4777, EC4778, EC4779, EC4780), H373 (EC4781, EC4782, EC4783, EC4784, EC4785, EC4786, EC4787, EC4788, EC4789, EC4790) [1FE], H1272 (EC5209, EC5210, EC5211, EC5212) [7MR], H1303 (EC5227, EC5228) [8MR], H1802 (EC5477, EC5478, EC5479, EC5480, EC5481, EC5482, EC5483, EC5484, EC5485, EC5486) [29MR], H1841 (EC5578, EC5581, EC5582, EC5583, EC5590) [16AP], H2028 (EC5703, EC5704) [19AP], H2266 (EC5849) [27AP], H2315 (EC5870), H2316 (EC5874) [7MY], H2440 (EC5895, EC5896, EC5897, EC5898, EC5899) [8MY], H3176 (EC6145, EC6146, EC6147, EC6148, EC6149, EC6150, EC6151, EC6152, EC6153, EC6154, EC6155, EC6156, EC6157, EC6158, EC6159, EC6160, EC6161, EC6162, EC6163, EC6164, EC6165) [29MY], H3706 (EC6446) [15JN], H4155 (EC6686, EC6687) [27JN], H4683 (EC6770) [9JY], H4826 (EC6858, EC6859) [11JY], H5290 (EC7086) [25JY], H5330 (EC7128, EC7129, EC7130) [30JY], H5627 (EC7152, EC7153) [1AU], H5724 (EC7317, EC7320, EC7321, EC7322, EC7323, EC7324, EC7325, EC7326, EC7327, EC7328) [7AU], H5762 (EC7482, EC7483, EC7484, EC7485, EC7486, EC7487, EC7488, EC7489, EC7490, EC7491, EC7492) [10SE], H5998 (EC7649) [13SE], H6309 (EC8095) [16OC], H6322 (EC8193, EC8194, EC8195, EC8196, EC8197, EC8198, EC8199, EC8200, EC8201, EC8202, EC8203) [2NO], H6396 (EC8370, EC8371) [15NO], H6468 (EC8447, EC8448) [27NO], H7585 (EC9020) [2JA]

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, S2727 (EC5850) [25AP]

EEOC, S260 (EC4858) [1FE], S1613 (EC5332) [13MR], S2391 (EC5656) [17AP], S4297 (EC6560) [19JN], S5133 (EC6876) [18JY], S8361 (EC8681) [21DE], H1132 (EC5157) [1MR], H1640 (EC5432) [27MR], H2123 (EC5795) [25AP], H4861 (EC6893) [12JY], H5129 (EC7027) [23JY], H7435 (EC8940) [27DE]

Election Assistance Commission, S131 (EC4668) [26JA], S849 (EC5051) [16FE], S7976 (EC8578) [12DE], H1495 (EC5356) [21MR], H4155 (EC6692) [27JN], H6827 (EC8810) [17DE]

EPA, S38 (EC4414, EC4415, EC4416, EC4417, EC4429), S39 (EC4430, EC4431, EC4432, EC4433, EC4434, EC4435, EC4436, EC4437, EC4438, EC4439, EC4440) [23JA], S74 (EC4524, EC4525, EC4526, EC4527, EC4528, EC4529, EC4530, EC4531, EC4532, EC4533, EC4534), S75 (EC4535, EC4536, EC4537) [24JA], S126 (EC4538, EC4539, EC4540, EC4541), S127 (EC4563, EC4570, EC4571, EC4572) [26JA], S162 (EC4771, EC4772, EC4773), S163 (EC4780, EC4781, EC4782, EC4783) [30JA], S206 (EC4792, EC4797, EC4798, EC4799, EC4800, EC4801) [31JA], S259 (EC4828), S260 (EC4845, EC4846, EC4847, EC4848, EC4849, EC4850) [1FE], S349 (EC4916) [6FE], S492 (EC4926), S493 (EC4934, EC4935, EC4936, EC4937, EC4938) [9FE], S610 (EC4960), S611 (EC4969, EC4970, EC4971, EC4972, EC4973, EC4974, EC4975, EC4976) [14FE], S849 (EC5027, EC5028, EC5029, EC5034, EC5035, EC5036) [16FE], S1087 (EC5085), S1088 (EC5102, EC5103, EC5104, EC5105, EC5106, EC5107, EC5108, EC5109, EC5110, EC5111, EC5112, EC5113, EC5114, EC5115, EC5116, EC5117, EC5118) [28FE], S1146 (EC5119, EC5120, EC5121, EC5122) [29FE], S1373 (EC5179, EC5180, EC5181, EC5182, EC5183, EC5184, EC5185, EC5186) [2MR], S1458 (EC5232) [7MR], S1539 (EC5298, EC5299, EC5302, EC5303, EC5304, EC5305, EC5306, EC5307, EC5308, EC5309, EC5310), S1540 (EC5311, EC5312) [8MR], S1679 (EC5335, EC5336, EC5341, EC5342, EC5343, EC5344) [14MR], S1846 (EC5379, EC5380, EC5381, EC5382), S1847 (EC5383, EC5384, EC5385, EC5386, EC5387, EC5388, EC5389, EC5391, EC5392) [20MR], S2083 (EC5483, EC5484, EC5485, EC5486, EC5487, EC5488, EC5489) [27MR], S2239 (EC5518, EC5527, EC5528, EC5529, EC5534, EC5535), S2240 (EC5544, EC5545, EC5560, EC5561, EC5562, EC5563) [29MR], S2389 (EC5589, EC5590), S2390 (EC5619, EC5620, EC5621, EC5622) [17AP], S2493 (EC5691), S2494 (EC5719, EC5720, EC5721, EC5722, EC5723, EC5724, EC5725, EC5726, EC5727, EC5728) [18AP], S2545 (EC5757) [19AP], S2600 (EC5760, EC5761, EC5762, EC5763, EC5764, EC5765, EC5766) [23AP], S2726 (EC5821, EC5822, EC5823, EC5824, EC5825, EC5826, EC5827, EC5828, EC5829, EC5830, EC5831, EC5832, EC5833, EC5834, EC5835, EC5836) [25AP], S2920 (EC5924, EC5925, EC5926, EC5927, EC5928, EC5929), S2921 (EC5936, EC5937, EC5938, EC5939) [7MY], S3040 (EC6007, EC6008, EC6009, EC6010) [9MY], S3082 (EC6032, EC6033, EC6034, EC6035), S3083 (EC6036, EC6037, EC6038) [10MY], S3278 (EC6123, EC6124, EC6125, EC6126, EC6133, EC6134, EC6135, EC6136, EC6137, EC6138, EC6139), S3279 (EC6140) [17MY], S3328 (EC6191) [21MY], S3513 (EC6205, EC6206, EC6207, EC6208), S3514 (EC6219, EC6220, EC6221, EC6222, EC6223, EC6224, EC6225) [23MY], S3628 (EC6288), S3629 (EC6303, EC6304, EC6305, EC6306, EC6307) [24MY], S3780 (EC6346, EC6347, EC6348, EC6349, EC6350, EC6351, EC6352, EC6358), S3781 (EC6359, EC6360) [6JN], S3837 (EC6383) [7JN], S3974 (EC6418, EC6421, EC6422, EC6423, EC6424, EC6425, EC6426), S3975 (EC6427, EC6428, EC6429, EC6430, EC6431), S3976 (EC6474) [12JN], S4150 (EC6494, EC6495, EC6496, EC6497) [13JN], S4296 (EC6538, EC6544, EC6545, EC6546, EC6547), S4297 (EC6548) [19JN], S4364 (EC6573) [20JN], S4416 (EC6627, EC6635, EC6636, EC6637, EC6638, EC6639, EC6640, EC6641, EC6642), S4417 (EC6643, EC6645) [21JN], S4723 (EC6727, EC6728), S4724 (EC6732, EC6733, EC6734, EC6735, EC6736, EC6737, EC6738, EC6748) [28JN], S4891 (EC6788, EC6789, EC6790, EC6791, EC6792) [11JY], S4949 (EC6825, EC6826, EC6827, EC6828, EC6829, EC6832, EC6833, EC6834, EC6835, EC6836, EC6837) [12JY], S5210 (EC6897, EC6898), S5211 (EC6899, EC6900) [19JY], S5303 (EC6912, EC6913, EC6915) [24JY], S5483 (EC6935, EC6936, EC6937, EC6938, EC6939, EC6940), S5485 (EC6991, EC6992, EC6993) [26JY], S5657 (EC7006, EC7007), S5658 (EC7008, EC7009, EC7010, EC7011) [30JY], S6055 (EC7139, EC7140, EC7141, EC7142, EC7143), S6056 (EC7144, EC7145, EC7146, EC7147, EC7148), S6057 (EC7178, EC7179, EC7180, EC7181, EC7182, EC7183, EC7184, EC7185, EC7186, EC7187, EC7188, EC7189, EC7190, EC7191, EC7192, EC7193, EC7194), S6058 (EC7195, EC7196, EC7197, EC7198, EC7199, EC7200, EC7201, EC7202) [10SE], S6107 (EC7334, EC7335, EC7336, EC7337, EC7338) [11SE], S6267 (EC7367, EC7368), S6268 (EC7406), S6269 (EC7407, EC7408, EC7409, EC7410, EC7411, EC7412, EC7413, EC7414, EC7415, EC7416, EC7417, EC7418, EC7419, EC7420, EC7421, EC7422, EC7423, EC7424, EC7425, EC7426, EC7427) [12SE], S6450 (EC7605, EC7606, EC7619, EC7620, EC7621, EC7622, EC7623, EC7624, EC7625), S6451 (EC7626, EC7627, EC7628, EC7629) [19SE], S6737 (EC7750, EC7751, EC7752, EC7753), S6738 (EC7754, EC7755, EC7756, EC7757), S6739 (EC7798, EC7799, EC7800, EC7801, EC7802, EC7803, EC7804, EC7805, EC7806, EC7807), S6740 (EC7808, EC7809, EC7810, EC7811, EC7812, EC7813, EC7826, EC7827, EC7828, EC7829), S6741 (EC7830, EC7831, EC7832, EC7833, EC7835, EC7836, EC7837, EC7838, EC7839, EC7840, EC7841, EC7842, EC7843, EC7844, EC7845, EC7846, EC7847, EC7848, EC7849, EC7850) [13NO], S6797 (EC7922, EC7923, EC7924), S6798 (EC7945, EC7946, EC7947, EC7948, EC7949), S6799 (EC7965, EC7966, EC7967, EC7968, EC7969, EC7970, EC7971, EC7972, EC7973) [14NO], S6852 (EC7985, EC7986, EC7987, EC7988, EC7989, EC7990, EC7991, EC7992, EC7993, EC7994, EC7995, EC7996), S6853 (EC7997, EC7998, EC7999, EC8000, EC8001, EC8002, EC8003, EC8004, EC8005, EC8006, EC8007, EC8008, EC8009, EC8010, EC8011, EC8012, EC8013, EC8014) [15NO], S6944 (EC8103, EC8104, EC8105, EC8111), S6946 (EC8170, EC8171, EC8172, EC8173, EC8174, EC8175), S6947 (EC8176) [27NO], S7212 (EC8322, EC8326, EC8327, EC8328, EC8329, EC8330, EC8331, EC8332, EC8333, EC8334) [29NO], S7457 (EC8427), S7458 (EC8428, EC8431, EC8432, EC8433) [5DE], S7975 (EC8547, EC8548, EC8549, EC8550, EC8555, EC8556, EC8557, EC8558, EC8559, EC8560, EC8561) [12DE], S8201 (EC8585, EC8586, EC8587, EC8588, EC8589, EC8590, EC8591), S8202 (EC8602, EC8603, EC8604, EC8605, EC8606, EC8607, EC8608, EC8609, EC8610, EC8611, EC8612, EC8613, EC8614, EC8615, EC8616, EC8617, EC8618, EC8619, EC8620), S8203 (EC8621) [19DE], S8300 (EC8623, EC8624, EC8625, EC8626, EC8627), S8301 (EC8639, EC8640, EC8641, EC8642, EC8643) [20DE], S8361 (EC8689, EC8695), S8362 (EC8708, EC8709, EC8710, EC8711, EC8712) [21DE], S8506 (EC8736, EC8737, EC8738, EC8739, EC8740, EC8741, EC8742), S8507 (EC8743) [28DE], H21 (EC4462, EC4463, EC4464, EC4465, EC4475, EC4476, EC4477, EC4478, EC4479, EC4480, EC4481, EC4482, EC4483, EC4484, EC4485), H22 (EC4486, EC4487, EC4488, EC4489, EC4518) [17JA], H112 (EC4630, EC4631, EC4632, EC4637, EC4638, EC4639) [23JA], H157 (EC4665, EC4666, EC4667, EC4668, EC4669, EC4670, EC4671, EC4672, EC4673, EC4674) [24JA], H180 (EC4692, EC4698, EC4699, EC4700, EC4701, EC4702, EC4703, EC4704) [25JA], H438 (EC4803), H439 (EC4809, EC4810, EC4811, EC4812) [2FE], H511 (EC4861, EC4862, EC4863) [6FE], H566 (EC4877, EC4880, EC4881, EC4882, EC4883) [7FE], H695 (EC4968) [13FE], H724 (EC4985, EC4986, EC4987), H725 (EC4995, EC4996, EC4997, EC4998) [14FE], H800 (EC5004, EC5009, EC5010, EC5011, EC5012, EC5013, EC5014) [15FE], H1271 (EC5196, EC5198, EC5199, EC5200, EC5201, EC5202, EC5203, EC5204, EC5205, EC5206) [7MR], H1302 (EC5218, EC5219, EC5220, EC5221, EC5223, EC5224), H1303 (EC5225, EC5226) [8MR], H1361 (EC5255, EC5256, EC5257), H1362 (EC5258, EC5259, EC5260) [13MR], H1365 (EC5273), H1366 (EC5274, EC5275, EC5277, EC5278, EC5279) [16MR], H1389 (EC5292, EC5293) [19MR], H1540 (EC5367, EC5376, EC5377, EC5378, EC5379, EC5380), H1541 (EC5381, EC5382, EC5383, EC5384, EC5385, EC5386, EC5387, EC5396) [22MR], H1640 (EC5437, EC5441) [27MR], H1810 (EC5503, EC5504, EC5505, EC5510, EC5511, EC5512, EC5513, EC5514, EC5515, EC5519) [30MR], H1839 (EC5523, EC5524), H1840 (EC5537, EC5538, EC5539, EC5540, EC5541, EC5542, EC5543, EC5544, EC5545, EC5546, EC5547, EC5548, EC5549, EC5550, EC5551, EC5552, EC5553, EC5554, EC5555, EC5556, EC5557, EC5558, EC5559, EC5560) [16AP], H1913 (EC5659, EC5661, EC5662, EC5663) [17AP], H2038 (EC5716) [23AP], H2122 (EC5766, EC5771, EC5772, EC5773, EC5774, EC5775, EC5776, EC5777, EC5778, EC5779, EC5780) [25AP], H2202 (EC5806) [26AP], H2265 (EC5827, EC5828), H2266 (EC5839, EC5840, EC5841, EC5842) [27AP], H2643 (EC5945, EC5946, EC5947, EC5953, EC5954, EC5955, EC5956, EC5957), H2644 (EC5958) [10MY], H3101 (EC6048, EC6049, EC6050, EC6051, EC6052, EC6053, EC6054, EC6055) [17MY], H3263 (EC6177, EC6178, EC6179, EC6180), H3264 (EC6181, EC6182, EC6183, EC6184, EC6185, EC6186, EC6187, EC6188, EC6189, EC6190, EC6191), H3265 (EC6215) [30MY], H3575 (EC6324, EC6325), H3576 (EC6326, EC6327, EC6328, EC6329, EC6337, EC6338, EC6339, EC6340) [6JN], H3697 (EC6381, EC6382, EC6383, EC6384), H3698 (EC6386, EC6387, EC6388, EC6389, EC6390, EC6391, EC6392, EC6393) [8JN], H3805 (EC6477, EC6478, EC6479, EC6480, EC6487, EC6488, EC6489, EC6490, EC6491, EC6492, EC6493) [19JN], H3973 (EC6555, EC6556, EC6557, EC6558, EC6559, EC6560) [21JN], H3980 (EC6577, EC6595, EC6596, EC6597) [25JN], H4154 (EC6658, EC6664, EC6665, EC6666, EC6667, EC6668, EC6669, EC6670), H4155 (EC6671, EC6672, EC6673, EC6674, EC6675, EC6676, EC6677, EC6678, EC6679, EC6680) [27JN], H4602 (EC6701, EC6702, EC6703, EC6704, EC6705) [28JN], H4773 (EC6795, EC6803, EC6804, EC6805, EC6806, EC6807, EC6808) [10JY], H4826 (EC6836, EC6837, EC6846, EC6847, EC6848, EC6849, EC6850, EC6851, EC6852, EC6853) [11JY], H5007 (EC6947, EC6948, EC6949, EC6950, EC6961, EC6962, EC6963, EC6964, EC6965, EC6966, EC6967) [18JY], H5076 (EC6977, EC6981, EC6982, EC6983, EC6984, EC6985, EC6986, EC6987, EC6988, EC6989, EC6990) [19JY], H5129 (EC7011, EC7012, EC7013, EC7014, EC7017, EC7018, EC7019, EC7020, EC7021, EC7022) [23JY], H5289 (EC7069, EC7070, EC7079, EC7080), H5290 (EC7081, EC7098) [25JY], H5523 (EC7135, EC7136, EC7141, EC7142), H5524 (EC7143, EC7144, EC7145, EC7146) [31JY], H5720 (EC7211, EC7212, EC7213, EC7214, EC7215, EC7216, EC7217, EC7218, EC7219), H5721 (EC7252, EC7253, EC7254, EC7255, EC7256, EC7257), H5722 (EC7258, EC7259, EC7260, EC7261, EC7262, EC7263, EC7264, EC7265, EC7266, EC7267, EC7268, EC7269, EC7270, EC7271, EC7272, EC7273, EC7274, EC7275, EC7276, EC7277, EC7278, EC7279, EC7280, EC7281, EC7282), H5723 (EC7283, EC7284, EC7285, EC7286), H5726 (EC7403, EC7404, EC7405), H5727 (EC7426) [7AU], H5760 (EC7440, EC7441, EC7442, EC7443), H5761 (EC7463, EC7464, EC7468) [10SE], H6063 (EC7718, EC7719, EC7720), H6064 (EC7721, EC7722, EC7723, EC7737, EC7738, EC7739, EC7740, EC7741, EC7742) [18SE], H6148 (EC7849, EC7850, EC7851, EC7852), H6149 (EC7862, EC7863, EC7864, EC7865, EC7866, EC7867, EC7868, EC7869, EC7870, EC7871, EC7872, EC7873, EC7874) [19SE], H6228 (EC7914, EC7915, EC7916), H6229 (EC7926, EC7927, EC7928, EC7929, EC7930, EC7931, EC7932, EC7933, EC7934, EC7935, EC7936, EC7937, EC7938, EC7939) [20SE], H6271 (EC7963, EC7964, EC7965, EC7966, EC7969, EC7970, EC7971, EC7972, EC7973, EC7974, EC7975, EC7976), H6272 (EC7977, EC7978, EC7979, EC7980, EC7981, EC7982, EC7983, EC7984, EC7985, EC7986, EC7987, EC7988, EC7989, EC7990), H6273 (EC8010) [21SE], H6299 (EC8029, EC8030, EC8031, EC8032) [2OC], H6301 (EC8038, EC8039, EC8040, EC8041, EC8042) [5OC], H6303 (EC8050, EC8054, EC8055, EC8056), H6304 (EC8057) [9OC], H6305 (EC8069, EC8070, EC8071, EC8072, EC8073, EC8074, EC8075), H6306 (EC8076) [12OC], H6367 (EC8297, EC8298, EC8299, EC8307), H6368 (EC8308, EC8309, EC8310, EC8311, EC8312, EC8313, EC8314, EC8315, EC8316, EC8317, EC8318, EC8319, EC8320, EC8321, EC8322, EC8323, EC8324) [14NO], H6396 (EC8351, EC8352, EC8353, EC8354, EC8355, EC8356, EC8357) [15NO], H6425 (EC8378, EC8379, EC8380), H6426 (EC8381, EC8382, EC8384, EC8385, EC8386, EC8387, EC8388, EC8389, EC8390, EC8391, EC8392, EC8393, EC8394, EC8395, EC8396, EC8397, EC8398, EC8399, EC8400, EC8401, EC8402, EC8403, EC8404), H6427 (EC8405, EC8406) [16NO], H6467 (EC8432, EC8433), H6468 (EC8439) [27NO], H6504 (EC8469, EC8470, EC8471, EC8473, EC8474, EC8475) [28NO], H6534 (EC8494, EC8495, EC8496, EC8497, EC8498) [29NO], H6577 (EC8515) [30NO], H6621 (EC8568, EC8570, EC8571, EC8572, EC8573, EC8574, EC8575, EC8576), H6622 (EC8577, EC8578, EC8579, EC8580, EC8581) [4DE], H6673 (EC8589, EC8590, EC8598), H6674 (EC8599, EC8600, EC8601, EC8602) [5DE], H6763 (EC8707, EC8708, EC8709, EC8712, EC8713, EC8714, EC8715), H6764 (EC8716, EC8717, EC8718), H6765 (EC8746) [12DE], H6804 (EC8748, EC8749, EC8750, EC8751), H6805 (EC8753, EC8754, EC8755, EC8756, EC8757, EC8758) [13DE], H6827 (EC8811) [17DE], H7422 (EC8856, EC8857, EC8858, EC8864, EC8865, EC8866, EC8867, EC8868, EC8869, EC8870, EC8871) [20DE], H7428 (EC8896, EC8900, EC8901, EC8902, EC8903, EC8904, EC8905) [21DE], H7434 (EC8919, EC8920, EC8921, EC8922, EC8923, EC8924, EC8925, EC8926, EC8927, EC8928, EC8929, EC8930, EC8931), H7435 (EC8932, EC8933) [27DE], H7515 (EC8973, EC8974, EC8975, EC8976, EC8977, EC8978, EC8979, EC8980) [31DE]

Executive Office of the President, S73 (EC4501) [24JA], S1048 (EC5069, EC5070) [27FE], S1458 (EC5233) [7MR], S1733 (EC5357) [15MR], S2389 (EC5607) [17AP], S2655 (EC5796) [24AP], S3041 (EC6020) [9MY], S4296 (EC6542) [19JN], S4673 (EC6685, EC6686) [27JN], S4723 (EC6711) [28JN], S6056 (EC7157) [10SE], S6336 (EC7441) [13SE], S6449 (EC7588), S6450 (EC7613) [19SE], S6738 (EC7760, EC7779) [13NO], S6798 (EC7938, EC7939, EC7940, EC7941), S6799 (EC7979) [14NO], H81 (EC4619) [19JA], H186 (EC4731) [27JA], H950 (EC5088, EC5089) [24FE], H1362 (EC5263) [13MR], H2028 (EC5702) [19AP], H2038 (EC5711), H2039 (EC5727) [23AP], H2315 (EC5869) [7MY], H3101 (EC6058) [17MY], H3980 (EC6601) [25JN], H4155 (EC6685) [27JN], H4827 (EC6870) [11JY], H5720 (EC7221) [7AU], H5761 (EC7471), H5762 (EC7481) [10SE], H6065 (EC7751) [18SE], H6297 (EC8022) [28SE], H6304 (EC8058) [9OC], H6311 (EC8109) [19OC], H6321 (EC8172), H6322 (EC8192) [2NO], H6327 (EC8247) [9NO], H6700 (EC8679, EC8686) [11DE], H7468 (EC8953) [30DE]

Eximbank, S38 (EC4423) [23JA], S73 (EC4496) [24JA], S128 (EC4598) [26JA], S492 (EC4931) [9FE], S1146 (EC5129) [29FE], S1421 (EC5196) [6MR], S1679 (EC5338, EC5339) [14MR], S2389 (EC5608, EC5609, EC5610, EC5611, EC5612) [17AP], S2817 (EC5855, EC5856, EC5857, EC5858, EC5859, EC5860, EC5861, EC5862, EC5863) [26AP], S2920 (EC5931, EC5932, EC5933, EC5934) [7MY], S3780 (EC6345), S3781 (EC6372) [6JN], S4363 (EC6569) [20JN], S4673 (EC6691, EC6695) [27JN], S5304 (EC6930) [24JY], S6056 (EC7161) [10SE], S6267 (EC7351, EC7352, EC7353, EC7354) [12SE], S6624 (EC7702, EC7703) [21SE], S6738 (EC7780, EC7781, EC7782) [13NO], S6946 (EC8150, EC8151) [27NO], S7343 (EC8377) [3DE], S7400 (EC8403), S7401 (EC8404) [4DE], S7685 (EC8497) [6DE], S8301 (EC8630) [20DE], S8361 (EC8690) [21DE], H180 (EC4694) [25JA], H438 (EC4804) [2FE], H638 (EC4908) [8FE], H1389 (EC5288) [19MR], H1495 (EC5351) [21MR], H1738 (EC5457, EC5458) [28MR], H2038 (EC5713, EC5714, EC5715), H2039 (EC5717, EC5718, EC5719, EC5720, EC5721, EC5722) [23AP], H2063 (EC5741, EC5742) [24AP], H2564 (EC5920, EC5921, EC5922, EC5923, EC5924) [9MY], H3478 (EC6283, EC6284, EC6285, EC6286, EC6287, EC6288, EC6289, EC6290) [5JN], H3805 (EC6483) [19JN], H4826 (EC6839, EC6840) [11JY], H4861 (EC6874) [12JY], H5289 (EC7075) [25JY], H5721 (EC7241) [7AU], H5761 (EC7452, EC7453, EC7454, EC7455) [10SE], H6297 (EC8023, EC8024) [28SE], H6325 (EC8220) [6NO], H6327 (EC8243, EC8244) [9NO], H6395 (EC8344) [15NO], H6577 (EC8514) [30NO], H6673 (EC8595, EC8596) [5DE], H6678 (EC8631, EC8632) [7DE], H6805 (EC8765) [13DE], H6826 (EC8792) [17DE]

FAA, S159 (EC4692, EC4693, EC4694, EC4695, EC4696, EC4697, EC4698, EC4699, EC4700, EC4701, EC4702, EC4703, EC4704, EC4705, EC4706, EC4707, EC4708, EC4709, EC4710, EC4711), S160 (EC4712, EC4713, EC4714, EC4715, EC4716, EC4717, EC4718, EC4719, EC4720, EC4721, EC4722, EC4723, EC4724, EC4725, EC4726, EC4727, EC4728, EC4729, EC4730, EC4731, EC4732, EC4733, EC4734), S161 (EC4735, EC4736, EC4737, EC4738, EC4739, EC4740, EC4741, EC4742, EC4743, EC4744, EC4745, EC4746) [30JA], S207 (EC4817, EC4818, EC4819, EC4820, EC4821, EC4822, EC4823, EC4824) [31JA], S322 (EC4893, EC4894, EC4895, EC4896, EC4897, EC4898, EC4899, EC4900, EC4901, EC4902, EC4903, EC4904) [2FE], S612 (EC4994, EC4995, EC4996, EC4998, EC4999, EC5000, EC5001, EC5002, EC5003, EC5004, EC5005, EC5006, EC5007, EC5008, EC5009, EC5010, EC5011, EC5012, EC5013, EC5014, EC5015, EC5016, EC5017), S613 (EC5018, EC5019, EC5020, EC5021, EC5022, EC5023, EC5024, EC5025, EC5026) [14FE], S1421 (EC5203) [6MR], S1458 (EC5248, EC5249, EC5250, EC5251, EC5252, EC5253), S1459 (EC5254, EC5255, EC5256, EC5257, EC5258, EC5259, EC5260) [7MR], S1538 (EC5262, EC5263, EC5264, EC5265, EC5266, EC5267, EC5268, EC5269, EC5270, EC5271, EC5272, EC5273, EC5274, EC5275, EC5276, EC5277) [8MR], S1733 (EC5352, EC5353, EC5372) [15MR], S1931 (EC5407, EC5413, EC5414, EC5415, EC5416, EC5417, EC5419, EC5420, EC5421, EC5422, EC5423, EC5424, EC5425, EC5426, EC5427, EC5428, EC5429, EC5430, EC5431), S1932 (EC5432, EC5433, EC5434, EC5435, EC5436, EC5437, EC5438, EC5439, EC5440) [21MR], S1999 (EC5441, EC5442, EC5443, EC5444, EC5445, EC5446, EC5447, EC5448, EC5449, EC5450, EC5451, EC5452), S2000 (EC5463, EC5464, EC5465) [22MR], S2240 (EC5551, EC5552, EC5553, EC5554) [29MR], S2392 (EC5688) [17AP], S2601 (EC5787) [23AP], S2654 (EC5788, EC5789, EC5790, EC5791, EC5792, EC5793, EC5794) [24AP], S2818 (EC5890, EC5891, EC5892, EC5893, EC5894, EC5895, EC5896, EC5897, EC5898, EC5899, EC5900, EC5901, EC5902), S2819 (EC5903, EC5904, EC5905) [26AP], S2962 (EC5960, EC5961, EC5962, EC5967, EC5968, EC5969, EC5970, EC5971, EC5972, EC5973, EC5974), S2963 (EC5975, EC5976, EC5977, EC5978, EC5979, EC5980, EC5981, EC5982, EC5983, EC5984, EC5985, EC5986, EC5987, EC5988, EC5989, EC5990, EC5991, EC5992, EC5993) [8MY], S3327 (EC6170) [21MY], S3627 (EC6246, EC6247, EC6249, EC6250, EC6251, EC6252, EC6253, EC6254, EC6255, EC6256, EC6257, EC6258, EC6259, EC6260, EC6261, EC6262, EC6263), S3628 (EC6264, EC6265, EC6266, EC6267, EC6268, EC6269, EC6270, EC6271, EC6272, EC6273, EC6274, EC6275, EC6276, EC6277, EC6278, EC6279, EC6280, EC6281, EC6282, EC6283, EC6284, EC6285, EC6286) [24MY], S4364 (EC6593, EC6594, EC6595, EC6596, EC6597), S4365 (EC6598, EC6599, EC6600, EC6604, EC6605, EC6606, EC6607, EC6608, EC6609, EC6610, EC6611, EC6612, EC6613, EC6614, EC6615, EC6616, EC6617, EC6618, EC6619, EC6620, EC6621, EC6622, EC6623), S4366 (EC6624, EC6625) [20JN], S4672 (EC6651, EC6652, EC6653, EC6654, EC6655, EC6656, EC6657, EC6658, EC6659, EC6660, EC6661, EC6662, EC6663, EC6664, EC6665, EC6666, EC6667, EC6668, EC6669, EC6670, EC6671, EC6672), S4673 (EC6673, EC6674, EC6675, EC6676) [27JN], S4771 (EC6749, EC6750, EC6751, EC6752, EC6753), S4772 (EC6754, EC6755, EC6756, EC6771, EC6772, EC6773, EC6774, EC6775, EC6776, EC6777) [29JN], S5046 (EC6861, EC6862) [16JY], S5867 (EC7030, EC7031, EC7032, EC7033, EC7034, EC7035, EC7036, EC7037, EC7038, EC7039, EC7041, EC7042), S5868 (EC7043, EC7044, EC7045, EC7046, EC7047, EC7048, EC7049, EC7050, EC7051, EC7052, EC7053, EC7054, EC7055, EC7056, EC7057, EC7058, EC7059, EC7060, EC7061, EC7062, EC7063, EC7064, EC7065), S5869 (EC7066, EC7067, EC7068, EC7069, EC7070, EC7071, EC7072, EC7073, EC7074, EC7075, EC7076, EC7077, EC7078, EC7079) [1AU], S5974 (EC7101, EC7102, EC7103, EC7104, EC7105, EC7106, EC7107, EC7108, EC7109, EC7110, EC7111, EC7112, EC7113, EC7115) [2AU], S6448 (EC7569, EC7575, EC7576), S6449 (EC7577, EC7578, EC7579, EC7580, EC7583, EC7584, EC7585, EC7586, EC7587, EC7589, EC7590, EC7591, EC7592, EC7593, EC7594, EC7595, EC7596, EC7597, EC7598, EC7599, EC7600), S6450 (EC7601, EC7602, EC7603, EC7604) [19SE], S6543 (EC7664, EC7665, EC7666, EC7667, EC7668, EC7669, EC7670, EC7671, EC7672, EC7673), S6544 (EC7674, EC7675, EC7676, EC7677, EC7678, EC7679, EC7680, EC7681) [20SE], S6743 (EC7910), S6744 (EC7911, EC7912, EC7913, EC7914, EC7915, EC7916, EC7917, EC7918, EC7919, EC7920) [13NO], S6894 (EC8081, EC8082, EC8083, EC8084, EC8085, EC8086, EC8087, EC8088, EC8089, EC8090) [26NO], S7036 (EC8202, EC8203, EC8204, EC8205, EC8206, EC8207, EC8208, EC8209, EC8210, EC8211, EC8212, EC8213, EC8214, EC8215, EC8216), S7037 (EC8217, EC8218, EC8219, EC8220, EC8221, EC8222, EC8223, EC8224, EC8225, EC8226, EC8227), S7038 (EC8245, EC8246, EC8247, EC8248, EC8249, EC8250, EC8251, EC8252), S7039 (EC8281) [28NO], S7213 (EC8350) [29NO], S7683 (EC8453, EC8454, EC8455), S7684 (EC8456, EC8457, EC8458, EC8459, EC8460, EC8461, EC8462, EC8463, EC8464, EC8465, EC8466, EC8467, EC8468, EC8469, EC8470, EC8471, EC8472, EC8473, EC8474, EC8475, EC8476, EC8477, EC8478, EC8479, EC8480), S7685 (EC8481, EC8482, EC8483, EC8484, EC8485, EC8486, EC8487, EC8488, EC8489, EC8490, EC8491, EC8492, EC8493, EC8494, EC8495) [6DE], H25 (EC4578, EC4581, EC4582) [17JA], H76 (EC4610, EC4611) [18JA], H113 (EC4658, EC4659) [23JA], H157 (EC4675, EC4676, EC4677, EC4678, EC4679, EC4680, EC4681) [24JA], H181 (EC4718) [25JA], H474 (EC4826, EC4827, EC4828, EC4829, EC4830, EC4831, EC4832, EC4833, EC4834, EC4835, EC4836, EC4837, EC4838, EC4839, EC4840, EC4841, EC4842, EC4843, EC4844, EC4845, EC4846, EC4847, EC4848), H475 (EC4849, EC4850, EC4851, EC4852, EC4853, EC4854, EC4855) [3FE], H511 (EC4873, EC4874) [6FE], H567 (EC4891, EC4892, EC4895, EC4896, EC4897, EC4898, EC4899, EC4900) [7FE], H639 (EC4930, EC4931) [8FE], H900 (EC5024, EC5025, EC5026, EC5027, EC5028, EC5029, EC5030, EC5031, EC5032, EC5033, EC5034, EC5035, EC5036, EC5037, EC5038) [16FE], H942 (EC5039, EC5040, EC5041, EC5042, EC5043), H943 (EC5044, EC5045, EC5046) [17FE], H950 (EC5092, EC5093) [24FE], H1016 (EC5127, EC5128, EC5129) [28FE], H1099 (EC5141) [29FE], H1208 (EC5186) [6MR], H1272 (EC5215) [7MR], H1303 (EC5229, EC5230, EC5231, EC5232, EC5233, EC5234, EC5235, EC5236, EC5237, EC5238) [8MR], H1359 (EC5239, EC5240, EC5241, EC5242, EC5243, EC5244, EC5245, EC5246, EC5247, EC5248, EC5249, EC5250, EC5251) [9MR], H1362 (EC5267, EC5268, EC5269, EC5270, EC5271, EC5272) [13MR], H1389 (EC5300, EC5301, EC5302, EC5303, EC5304, EC5305, EC5306) [19MR], H1541 (EC5391, EC5392, EC5393, EC5394, EC5395) [22MR], H1570 (EC5415, EC5416, EC5417, EC5418, EC5419, EC5420, EC5421, EC5422) [26MR], H1640 (EC5449, EC5450) [27MR], H1739 (EC5470, EC5471) [28MR], H1842 (EC5614, EC5625), H1843 (EC5626, EC5627, EC5628, EC5629, EC5630, EC5631, EC5632, EC5633, EC5634, EC5635, EC5636, EC5637, EC5638, EC5639, EC5640, EC5641, EC5642, EC5643, EC5644, EC5645, EC5646, EC5647, EC5648, EC5649, EC5650) [16AP], H1975 (EC5676, EC5677, EC5678) [18AP], H2064 (EC5762, EC5763, EC5764, EC5765) [24AP], H2203 (EC5817, EC5818, EC5819, EC5820, EC5821, EC5822, EC5823) [26AP], H2565 (EC5935, EC5936, EC5937, EC5938, EC5939, EC5940, EC5941, EC5942, EC5943, EC5944) [9MY], H2644 (EC5965, EC5966, EC5967) [10MY], H2662 (EC5985, EC5986, EC5987, EC5988) [11MY], H2712 (EC6005, EC6006, EC6007, EC6008, EC6009, EC6010, EC6011, EC6012, EC6013, EC6014, EC6015, EC6016, EC6017) [15MY], H3101 (EC6062, EC6063, EC6064, EC6065, EC6066, EC6067) [17MY], H3170 (EC6121, EC6122, EC6123, EC6124, EC6125, EC6126, EC6127, EC6128), H3171 (EC6129) [25MY], H3264 (EC6194, EC6195, EC6196, EC6197, EC6198, EC6199, EC6200, EC6201, EC6202, EC6203, EC6204, EC6205, EC6206, EC6207, EC6208, EC6209), H3265 (EC6210, EC6211, EC6212, EC6213, EC6214) [30MY], H3479 (EC6298, EC6299, EC6300, EC6301, EC6302, EC6303, EC6304, EC6305, EC6306, EC6307, EC6308, EC6309, EC6310, EC6311, EC6312, EC6313, EC6314, EC6315, EC6316) [5JN], H3576 (EC6344, EC6345, EC6346, EC6347, EC6348, EC6349, EC6350, EC6351, EC6352, EC6353), H3577 (EC6354, EC6355) [6JN], H3659 (EC6377) [7JN], H3702 (EC6432, EC6433, EC6434) [12JN], H3706 (EC6451) [15JN], H3806 (EC6508) [19JN], H3913 (EC6540, EC6541, EC6542, EC6543, EC6544, EC6545, EC6546, EC6547, EC6548, EC6549, EC6550), H3914 (EC6551, EC6552) [20JN], H4062 (EC6636), H4063 (EC6637, EC6638, EC6639, EC6640, EC6641, EC6642, EC6643, EC6644, EC6645, EC6646, EC6647, EC6648, EC6649, EC6650, EC6651, EC6652, EC6653, EC6654, EC6655) [26JN], H4602 (EC6713, EC6714, EC6715, EC6716) [28JN], H4683 (EC6772, EC6773, EC6774, EC6776, EC6777, EC6778, EC6780, EC6782, EC6784, EC6785, EC6786, EC6787, EC6788) [9JY], H4773 (EC6812, EC6813, EC6814, EC6815, EC6816, EC6817, EC6818, EC6819), H4774 (EC6820, EC6821, EC6822, EC6823, EC6824, EC6825, EC6826, EC6827, EC6828, EC6829, EC6830, EC6831) [10JY], H5076 (EC6999, EC7000, EC7001, EC7002, EC7003), H5077 (EC7004, EC7008, EC7009, EC7010) [19JY], H5325 (EC7109, EC7110, EC7111, EC7112, EC7113, EC7114, EC7115) [26JY], H5627 (EC7156, EC7157, EC7158, EC7159, EC7160, EC7161, EC7162, EC7163, EC7164) [1AU], H5703 (EC7168, EC7169, EC7170, EC7171, EC7172, EC7173, EC7174, EC7175, EC7176, EC7177, EC7178) [2AU], H5715 (EC7182, EC7183), H5716 (EC7184, EC7185, EC7186, EC7187, EC7188, EC7189, EC7190, EC7191, EC7192, EC7193, EC7194, EC7195, EC7196, EC7197, EC7198, EC7199, EC7200, EC7201, EC7202, EC7203, EC7204) [3AU], H5726 (EC7389, EC7390, EC7391, EC7392, EC7393, EC7394, EC7395, EC7396, EC7398, EC7399, EC7400, EC7401) [7AU], H5858 (EC7560, EC7561, EC7562, EC7563, EC7564, EC7565), H5859 (EC7566, EC7567, EC7568, EC7569, EC7570, EC7571, EC7572, EC7573, EC7574, EC7575, EC7576, EC7577) [11SE], H5921 (EC7627, EC7628, EC7629, EC7630, EC7631, EC7632), H5922 (EC7633) [12SE], H6059 (EC7705, EC7706, EC7707, EC7708, EC7709, EC7710, EC7711, EC7712, EC7713, EC7714) [14SE], H6067 (EC7827, EC7828, EC7829, EC7830, EC7831), H6068 (EC7832, EC7833, EC7834, EC7835, EC7836, EC7837, EC7838, EC7839, EC7840) [18SE], H6150 (EC7891, EC7892, EC7893, EC7894, EC7895, EC7896, EC7897, EC7898) [19SE], H6306 (EC8081, EC8082, EC8083, EC8084, EC8085, EC8086, EC8087) [12OC], H6310 (EC8100, EC8101, EC8102, EC8103, EC8104, EC8105, EC8106) [16OC], H6317 (EC8155), H6318 (EC8156, EC8157, EC8158, EC8159, EC8160, EC8161, EC8162, EC8163, EC8164, EC8165, EC8166, EC8167, EC8168, EC8169) [26OC], H6427 (EC8419, EC8420, EC8421, EC8422, EC8423) [16NO], H6468 (EC8454, EC8455, EC8456, EC8457, EC8458, EC8459) [27NO], H6504 (EC8478, EC8479, EC8480, EC8481, EC8482, EC8483, EC8484, EC8485, EC8486, EC8487, EC8488, EC8489, EC8490, EC8491), H6505 (EC8492) [28NO], H6577 (EC8527) [30NO], H6764 (EC8720, EC8721, EC8722, EC8723, EC8724, EC8725, EC8726, EC8727, EC8728, EC8729, EC8730, EC8731, EC8732, EC8733, EC8734, EC8735, EC8736, EC8737, EC8738, EC8739, EC8740, EC8741), H6765 (EC8742, EC8743, EC8744, EC8745) [12DE], H6805 (EC8771, EC8772, EC8773, EC8774, EC8775, EC8776, EC8778, EC8779, EC8780), H6806 (EC8781, EC8782, EC8783, EC8784) [13DE], H6827 (EC8821) [17DE], H7428 (EC8911, EC8912, EC8913, EC8914) [21DE]

Farm Credit Administration, S1048 (EC5055) [27FE], S2083 (EC5475) [27MR], S3329 (EC6201) [21MY], S3629 (EC6313) [24MY], S6737 (EC7739) [13NO], S7035 (EC8189) [28NO], S7344 (EC8393) [3DE], S7976 (EC8576) [12DE], H690 (EC4938) [9FE], H947 (EC5060) [21FE], H1426 (EC5341) [20MR], H3361 (EC6231) [31MY], H3576 (EC6330) [6JN], H5760 (EC7444) [10SE], H5998 (EC7650) [13SE], H6303 (EC8051) [9OC], H6395 (EC8338) [15NO], H6467 (EC8434) [27NO], H6535 (EC8510) [29NO]

Farm Credit System Insurance Corp., S3629 (EC6314) [24MY], S7458 (EC8444) [5DE], H22 (EC4519) [17JA]

FBI, S6060 (EC7260) [10SE]

FCC, S158 (EC4686, EC4687), S159 (EC4688, EC4689, EC4690) [30JA], S349 (EC4925) [6FE], S1421 (EC5206) [6MR], S1733 (EC5373, EC5374, EC5375, EC5376) [15MR], S2240 (EC5555, EC5556) [29MR], S2392 (EC5686) [17AP], S2493 (EC5713) [18AP], S2601 (EC5783, EC5784) [23AP], S3082 (EC6029) [10MY], S3327 (EC6168, EC6169) [21MY], S3627 (EC6242), S3630 (EC6340) [24MY], S4296 (EC6532) [19JN], S4673 (EC6678, EC6679) [27JN], S4773 (EC6778, EC6780, EC6781, EC6782, EC6783, EC6784) [29JN], S5046 (EC6858) [16JY], S5869 (EC7080, EC7081, EC7082, EC7083) [1AU], S6544 (EC7689, EC7690, EC7691, EC7692, EC7693, EC7694, EC7695), S6545 (EC7696, EC7697) [20SE], S6894 (EC8091) [26NO], S6943 (EC8092, EC8093), S6944 (EC8094) [27NO], S7210 (EC8290), S7213 (EC8351, EC8364, EC8365, EC8366, EC8367) [29NO], S7344 (EC8399, EC8400) [3DE], S7701 (EC8509) [10DE], S8301 (EC8636) [20DE], H76 (EC4598, EC4599) [18JA], H439 (EC4813) [2FE], H511 (EC4864, EC4865, EC4866) [6FE], H1015 (EC5115) [28FE], H1362 (EC5261) [13MR], H1425 (EC5322) [20MR], H1569 (EC5401, EC5402) [26MR], H1640 (EC5438) [27MR], H2202 (EC5802) [26AP], H2266 (EC5843, EC5844) [27AP], H2811 (EC6032, EC6033) [16MY], H3161 (EC6076) [18MY], H3659 (EC6363) [7JN], H3698 (EC6394) [8JN], H3705 (EC6443) [15JN], H3913 (EC6521) [20JN], H4653 (EC6729) [29JN], H4682 (EC6741) [9JY], H4773 (EC6809, EC6810) [10JY], H4826 (EC6854, EC6855) [11JY], H4861 (EC6877, EC6878, EC6879, EC6880, EC6881) [12JY], H5199 (EC7043) [24JY], H5524 (EC7147) [31JY], H5723 (EC7287, EC7288, EC7289, EC7290) [7AU], H5761 (EC7465, EC7466) [10SE], H5920 (EC7584) [12SE], H5998 (EC7647) [13SE], H6064 (EC7743, EC7744, EC7745) [18SE], H6229 (EC7940) [20SE], H6325 (EC8224) [6NO], H6368 (EC8325, EC8326, EC8327) [14NO], H6468 (EC8440) [27NO], H6504 (EC8476) [28NO], H6534 (EC8499, EC8500, EC8501, EC8502, EC8503) [29NO], H6764 (EC8719) [12DE], H7358 (EC8836) [19DE], H7468 (EC8950) [30DE]

FDA, S129 (EC4621, EC4622, EC4623, EC4624, EC4625) [26JA], S493 (EC4945) [9FE], S611 (EC4978) [14FE], S849 (EC5046) [16FE], S1193 (EC5157) [1MR], S2240 (EC5542), S2241 (EC5581, EC5582) [29MR], S2390 (EC5642, EC5643), S2391 (EC5644) [17AP], S3084 (EC6068, EC6069) [10MY], S3279 (EC6153) [17MY], S3328 (EC6193, EC6194) [21MY], S3838 (EC6415) [7JN], S4297 (EC6557) [19JN], S4949 (EC6840, EC6841) [12JY], S5210 (EC6895, EC6896) [19JY], S5484 (EC6961) [26JY], S6059 (EC7241) [10SE], S6270 (EC7431, EC7437, EC7438, EC7439) [12SE], S6543 (EC7650) [20SE], S7401 (EC8420) [4DE], S7458 (EC8438, EC8439) [5DE], S7976 (EC8575) [12DE], S8362 (EC8726) [21DE], H439 (EC4808) [2FE], H638 (EC4906, EC4910, EC4911, EC4912) [8FE], H950 (EC5084, EC5085) [24FE], H1208 (EC5183) [6MR], H1540 (EC5375) [22MR], H1640 (EC5435) [27MR], H1839 (EC5535, EC5536) [16AP], H2063 (EC5745, EC5746) [24AP], H3697 (EC6385) [8JN], H3732 (EC6459, EC6460) [18JN], H3980 (EC6594) [25JN], H4826 (EC6845) [11JY], H5199 (EC7041, EC7042) [24JY], H5523 (EC7140) [31JY], H5761 (EC7461) [10SE], H6064 (EC7734, EC7735, EC7736) [18SE], H6229 (EC7923) [20SE], H6272 (EC7997) [21SE], H6763 (EC8711) [12DE], H6827 (EC8796, EC8797) [17DE]

FDIC, S74 (EC4512) [24JA], S3780 (EC6344) [6JN], S4891 (EC6794) [11JY], S5484 (EC6976) [26JY], S5975 (EC7133) [2AU], S6267 (EC7363) [12SE], S6798 (EC7930, EC7931, EC7932) [14NO], H691 (EC4942) [9FE], H1841 (EC5585) [16AP], H2711 (EC5993) [15MY], H4062 (EC6629) [26JN], H4602 (EC6710) [28JN], H4653 (EC6724) [29JN], H5199 (EC7036) [24JY], H5721 (EC7242) [7AU], H6229 (EC7921) [20SE], H6395 (EC8345) [15NO], H6468 (EC8435, EC8436, EC8437) [27NO], H6678 (EC8633) [7DE]

FEC, S131 (EC4667) [26JA], S3781 (EC6379) [6JN], S4203 (EC6526) [14JN], S6337 (EC7474) [13SE], S7035 (EC8192) [28NO], S7344 (EC8387) [3DE], S7458 (EC8446) [5DE], H639 (EC4922, EC4926) [8FE], H725 (EC5001) [14FE], H2122 (EC5782) [25AP], H3806 (EC6501) [19JN], H3980 (EC6605) [25JN], H6150 (EC7903) [19SE], H6585 (EC8551) [3DE], H6805 (EC8766) [13DE], H7589 (EC9040) [3JA]

Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, S2726 (EC5839) [25AP], H2122 (EC5793) [25AP]

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, S2241 (EC5580) [29MR], S4673 (EC6693) [27JN], H2063 (EC5743) [24AP], H4826 (EC6841) [11JY]

Federal Financing Bank, S6946 (EC8152) [27NO], S7343 (EC8378) [3DE], H22 (EC4520) [17JA], H6577 (EC8521) [30NO]

Federal Home Loan Banks, S2493 (EC5709) [18AP], S3629 (EC6299) [24MY], S4296 (EC6541) [19JN], S4673 (EC6692, EC6698) [27JN], S4892 (EC6798, EC6799, EC6800, EC6801, EC6802) [11JY], S5304 (EC6933) [24JY], S5485 (EC7002) [26JY], S6739 (EC7789) [13NO], H2711 (EC5998) [15MY], H3478 (EC6295) [5JN], H4062 (EC6630, EC6631) [26JN], H4827 (EC6862, EC6863) [11JY], H5129 (EC7028) [23JY], H5199 (EC7046, EC7047, EC7048) [24JY]

Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, H2123 (EC5796) [25AP]

Federal Housing Finance Agency, S128 (EC4586) [26JA], S259 (EC4833, EC4834) [1FE], S1733 (EC5359) [15MR], S4149 (EC6488) [13JN], S6944 (EC8108) [27NO], S7685 (EC8499) [6DE], S8506 (EC8731) [28DE], H438 (EC4805) [2FE], H947 (EC5062, EC5063) [21FE], H1913 (EC5660) [17AP], H2315 (EC5862) [7MY], H4602 (EC6700) [28JN], H6504 (EC8472) [28NO], H7422 (EC8862) [20DE], H7589 (EC9028) [3JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority, S130 (EC4649) [26JA], S1193 (EC5163) [1MR], S4150 (EC6513) [13JN], S4723 (EC6729), S4724 (EC6746) [28JN], S7458 (EC8447) [5DE], H725 (EC5002) [14FE], H950 (EC5082) [24FE], H3576 (EC6336) [6JN], H4155 (EC6693) [27JN], H5199 (EC7037) [24JY], H6700 (EC8687) [11DE]

Federal Maritime Commission, S2392 (EC5690) [17AP], S3781 (EC6366) [6JN], S7213 (EC8360) [29NO], S7344 (EC8391) [3DE], S7686 (EC8507) [6DE], S8361 (EC8678) [21DE], H22 (EC4521) [17JA], H2122 (EC5787) [25AP], H2440 (EC5900) [8MY], H4155 (EC6694) [27JN], H6505 (EC8493) [28NO], H6700 (EC8688) [11DE], H6827 (EC8812) [17DE]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, H691 (EC4951) [9FE]

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, H2711 (EC5999) [15MY]

Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, S2726 (EC5839) [25AP], H2122 (EC5793) [25AP]

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, S1193 (EC5164) [1MR], S2921 (EC5953) [7MY], H76 (EC4607) [18JA], H1841 (EC5586) [16AP], H3659 (EC6368) [7JN], H6396 (EC8367) [15NO]

Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, H2123 (EC5796) [25AP]

FEMA, S38 (EC4428) [23JA], S73 (EC4498, EC4499, EC4500, EC4504, EC4505) [24JA], S128 (EC4601, EC4602), S129 (EC4603) [26JA], S162 (EC4777) [30JA], S206 (EC4793) [31JA], S259 (EC4835, EC4836), S260 (EC4837) [1FE], S1048 (EC5064, EC5065, EC5066, EC5067, EC5068) [27FE], S1539 (EC5300, EC5301) [8MR], S2389 (EC5616) [17AP], S2493 (EC5703, EC5704, EC5705, EC5706, EC5710, EC5711) [18AP], S2655 (EC5797) [24AP], S2921 (EC5955) [7MY], S3041 (EC6021) [9MY], S3083 (EC6058, EC6059) [10MY], S3328 (EC6185) [21MY], S3514 (EC6239) [23MY], S3629 (EC6296, EC6297, EC6298) [24MY], S3837 (EC6393) [7JN], S4673 (EC6697) [27JN], S5303 (EC6924, EC6925) [24JY], S5485 (EC6998) [26JY], S5870 (EC7099) [1AU], S5975 (EC7125, EC7132) [2AU], S6056 (EC7162, EC7163, EC7164, EC7165, EC7166) [10SE], S6266 (EC7347, EC7348, EC7349, EC7350), S6267 (EC7361, EC7362) [12SE], S6337 (EC7459) [13SE], S6624 (EC7700) [21SE], S6738 (EC7769, EC7770, EC7771, EC7772), S6743 (EC7893) [13NO], S6798 (EC7933), S6799 (EC7978) [14NO], S6946 (EC8153, EC8154, EC8155) [27NO], S7343 (EC8375, EC8376) [3DE], S7975 (EC8551) [12DE], S8201 (EC8595) [19DE], S8361 (EC8686), S8362 (EC8705) [21DE], S8589 (EC8771) [31DE], H21 (EC4470) [17JA], H157 (EC4662, EC4663) [24JA], H180 (EC4693) [25JA], H372 (EC4764, EC4765) [1FE], H511 (EC4860) [6FE], H566 (EC4878) [7FE], H725 (EC4991, EC4992) [14FE], H800 (EC5005) [15FE], H949 (EC5077, EC5078) [24FE], H1099 (EC5134, EC5135) [29FE], H1132 (EC5148) [1MR], H1425 (EC5316, EC5317, EC5318, EC5319) [20MR], H1540 (EC5368) [22MR], H1640 (EC5430, EC5431) [27MR], H2440 (EC5887, EC5888) [8MY], H2811 (EC6027) [16MY], H3101 (EC6061) [17MY], H3160 (EC6071, EC6072, EC6073, EC6074) [18MY], H3263 (EC6174, EC6175) [30MY], H3361 (EC6220, EC6221) [31MY], H3576 (EC6334) [6JN], H3980 (EC6583, EC6584) [25JN], H4653 (EC6722, EC6723) [29JN], H5007 (EC6958) [18JY], H5721 (EC7234, EC7235, EC7236, EC7237, EC7238, EC7239), H5726 (EC7387), H5727 (EC7424) [7AU], H5761 (EC7451) [10SE], H5997 (EC7638, EC7639), H5998 (EC7640) [13SE], H6058 (EC7675, EC7676, EC7677, EC7678) [14SE], H6064 (EC7724, EC7725) [18SE], H6150 (EC7888) [19SE], H6303 (EC8052) [9OC], H6328 (EC8259) [9NO], H6367 (EC8300, EC8301, EC8302) [14NO], H6395 (EC8343) [15NO], H6426 (EC8383) [16NO], H6585 (EC8538, EC8539, EC8540) [3DE], H6674 (EC8621, EC8622) [5DE], H6700 (EC8670, EC8671), H6701 (EC8701) [11DE], H7422 (EC8859, EC8860) [20DE], H7514 (EC8963) [31DE], H7589 (EC9026, EC9027) [3JA]

FERC, S349 (EC4914) [6FE], S1049 (EC5074) [27FE], S1458 (EC5228) [7MR], S2390 (EC5618), S2391 (EC5649) [17AP], S3083 (EC6061), S3084 (EC6062) [10MY], S3278 (EC6131) [17MY], S3328 (EC6187) [21MY], S3629 (EC6312), S3630 (EC6341) [24MY], S3974 (EC6419) [12JN], S4892 (EC6806) [11JY], S6056 (EC7168, EC7171) [10SE], S6267 (EC7371) [12SE], S6739 (EC7793, EC7794) [13NO], S8202 (EC8599) [19DE], H950 (EC5086) [24FE], H1426 (EC5323, EC5324) [20MR], H2266 (EC5845) [27AP], H2811 (EC6036) [16MY], H3403 (EC6258) [1JN], H3576 (EC6341) [6JN], H3659 (EC6364) [7JN], H3698 (EC6395) [8JN], H4773 (EC6811) [10JY], H5199 (EC7044) [24JY], H5761 (EC7458, EC7467) [10SE], H6368 (EC8328) [14NO], H6534 (EC8504) [29NO], H7422 (EC8872) [20DE]

FHA, H7428 (EC8898) [21DE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council, H3805 (EC6484, EC6485) [19JN]

Financing Corp., H1208 (EC5185) [6MR]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S3975 (EC6444) [12JN]

Forest Service, S611 (EC4967) [14FE], S2239 (EC5526) [29MR], S2545 (EC5756) [19AP], S5133 (EC6868) [18JY], S6737 (EC7741) [13NO], H2203 (EC5813) [26AP]

Foundation of Japanese Honorary Debts, H439 (EC4816) [2FE], H2565 (EC5929) [9MY], H5723 (EC7300) [7AU], H6700 (EC8678) [11DE]

FRS, S1458 (EC5227) [7MR], S1679 (EC5340) [14MR], S2391 (EC5654) [17AP], S2921 (EC5956) [7MY], S3513 (EC6213, EC6214) [23MY], S4723 (EC6730) [28JN], S4891 (EC6793) [11JY], S5210 (EC6886) [19JY], S6738 (EC7778) [13NO], S6798 (EC7937) [14NO], S6855 (EC8048) [15NO], S6946 (EC8161) [27NO], S7685 (EC8500, EC8501) [6DE], S8362 (EC8703) [21DE], H2063 (EC5754) [24AP], H3361 (EC6229) [31MY], H3805 (EC6482) [19JN], H4826 (EC6838) [11JY], H5199 (EC7035) [24JY], H5627 (EC7150) [1AU], H6309 (EC8091) [16OC], H6313 (EC8129) [23OC], H6396 (EC8368) [15NO], H6826 (EC8789, EC8790) [17DE], H7514 (EC8965) [31DE]

FTC, S130 (EC4630) [26JA], S158 (EC4682) [30JA], S349 (EC4922) [6FE], S493 (EC4933) [9FE], S849 (EC5052) [16FE], S2391 (EC5655) [17AP], S4296 (EC6528), S4297 (EC6559, EC6564) [19JN], S5867 (EC7029) [1AU], S7037 (EC8229) [28NO], S7213 (EC8354, EC8359, EC8363), S7214 (EC8371) [29NO], S7344 (EC8389) [3DE], H22 (EC4490), H23 (EC4522) [17JA], H180 (EC4705), H181 (EC4716) [25JA], H950 (EC5091) [24FE], H1099 (EC5138) [29FE], H2202 (EC5807) [26AP], H2811 (EC6039) [16MY], H4868 (EC6920, EC6923) [13JY], H5723 (EC7291) [7AU], H6064 (EC7746) [18SE], H6427 (EC8430) [16NO], H6585 (EC8544) [3DE], H6678 (EC8645) [7DE]

GAO, S2391 (EC5657) [17AP], H2122 (EC5783) [25AP]

GSA, S40 (EC4475, EC4476, EC4477, EC4478, EC4479, EC4480), S41 (EC4481, EC4482, EC4483) [23JA], S130 (EC4632) [26JA], S611 (EC4984) [14FE], S1193 (EC5165, EC5166), S1194 (EC5167, EC5168, EC5169, EC5170, EC5171, EC5172, EC5173, EC5174, EC5175) [1MR], S1458 (EC5238, EC5239, EC5240) [7MR], S2494 (EC5737) [18AP], S2600 (EC5771), S2601 (EC5772, EC5773, EC5774, EC5775, EC5776, EC5777) [23AP], S3084 (EC6070) [10MY], S3279 (EC6155, EC6156, EC6157, EC6158) [17MY], S3781 (EC6380) [6JN], S5484 (EC6962, EC6963, EC6964, EC6965, EC6966, EC6967, EC6968, EC6969) [26JY], S6337 (EC7466) [13SE], S6543 (EC7656, EC7657, EC7658, EC7659, EC7660, EC7661) [20SE], S6743 (EC7894) [13NO], S6798 (EC7951) [14NO], S7035 (EC8180, EC8181, EC8182, EC8183, EC8184) [28NO], S7458 (EC8441) [5DE], S7685 (EC8504) [6DE], S8361 (EC8673, EC8691, EC8692, EC8693, EC8697, EC8698) [21DE], H439 (EC4820, EC4821, EC4822) [2FE], H511 (EC4867, EC4868, EC4869, EC4870, EC4871, EC4872) [6FE], H639 (EC4923) [8FE], H1152 (EC5169) [5MR], H1389 (EC5294, EC5295, EC5296, EC5297, EC5298, EC5299), H1390 (EC5308) [19MR], H1541 (EC5388, EC5389) [22MR], H1569 (EC5405, EC5406, EC5407) [26MR], H1802 (EC5487, EC5488) [29MR], H2266 (EC5848) [27AP], H2315 (EC5871, EC5872) [7MY], H2440 (EC5901, EC5902, EC5903, EC5904) [8MY], H3161 (EC6079) [18MY], H3659 (EC6369, EC6370, EC6371, EC6372) [7JN], H4062 (EC6632) [26JN], H5330 (EC7133) [30JY], H5724 (EC7347, EC7348, EC7349, EC7350, EC7351, EC7352, EC7353, EC7354) [7AU], H6272 (EC7998) [21SE], H6311 (EC8110) [19OC], H6586 (EC8564) [3DE], H6674 (EC8617) [5DE], H6700 (EC8667, EC8668, EC8689, EC8690, EC8691) [11DE], H6805 (EC8767) [13DE], H6827 (EC8813) [17DE], H7423 (EC8888, EC8889, EC8890) [20DE], H7469 (EC8954, EC8955, EC8956) [30DE]

House of Representatives, H23 (EC4525, EC4526) [17JA], H695 (EC4972) [13FE], H1841 (EC5593) [16AP], H2440 (EC5906) [8MY], H3981 (EC6609, EC6610) [25JN], H4683 (EC6771) [9JY], H6284 (EC8018) [25SE], H7585 (EC9025) [2JA]

International Boundary and Water Commission, H2063 (EC5755) [24AP]

Inter-Parliamentary Union, S6854 (EC8031) [15NO], H7589 (EC9039) [3JA]

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, S3629 (EC6316) [24MY], H4155 (EC6695) [27JN]

IRS, S39 (EC4446, EC4447, EC4448, EC4449, EC4450, EC4451, EC4452), S40 (EC4453, EC4454, EC4455, EC4456, EC4459, EC4461) [23JA], S126 (EC4546, EC4547, EC4548, EC4549), S127 (EC4550, EC4551, EC4552, EC4553, EC4554, EC4555, EC4556, EC4557, EC4558, EC4559), S129 (EC4606) [26JA], S206 (EC4802), S207 (EC4803) [31JA], S260 (EC4852) [1FE], S493 (EC4940, EC4941, EC4942) [9FE], S849 (EC5040, EC5041, EC5042, EC5043) [16FE], S1049 (EC5078, EC5079) [27FE], S1146 (EC5135, EC5136, EC5137, EC5138) [29FE], S1373 (EC5187, EC5188) [2MR], S1421 (EC5197, EC5198) [6MR], S1458 (EC5234) [7MR], S1679 (EC5348, EC5349, EC5350) [14MR], S2084 (EC5492, EC5493) [27MR], S2390 (EC5631, EC5632, EC5633, EC5634) [17AP], S2494 (EC5729, EC5730, EC5731) [18AP], S2544 (EC5745, EC5746) [19AP], S2726 (EC5837, EC5838) [25AP], S2921 (EC5940, EC5941, EC5942, EC5943, EC5944) [7MY], S3083 (EC6042, EC6043, EC6045, EC6046) [10MY], S3279 (EC6142, EC6143, EC6144) [17MY], S3514 (EC6226) [23MY], S3629 (EC6309, EC6310) [24MY], S3781 (EC6361, EC6362) [6JN], S3838 (EC6405) [7JN], S4150 (EC6498, EC6499, EC6500) [13JN], S4297 (EC6551) [19JN], S4724 (EC6739, EC6740, EC6741, EC6742, EC6743, EC6744) [28JN], S4892 (EC6811, EC6812, EC6813, EC6814, EC6815, EC6816, EC6817, EC6818) [11JY], S5210 (EC6891, EC6892) [19JY], S5483 (EC6946, EC6947) [26JY], S5658 (EC7014, EC7015) [30JY], S5869 (EC7090), S5870 (EC7091, EC7092, EC7093) [1AU], S6058 (EC7203, EC7204, EC7205) [10SE], S6269 (EC7428, EC7429) [12SE], S6542 (EC7630, EC7631, EC7632, EC7633, EC7634, EC7635, EC7636, EC7637, EC7638, EC7639) [20SE], S6742 (EC7851, EC7852, EC7853, EC7854, EC7855) [13NO], S6798 (EC7954), S6799 (EC7955, EC7956, EC7957, EC7958, EC7959, EC7960, EC7961, EC7964) [14NO], S6854 (EC8018, EC8020) [15NO], S6947 (EC8177) [27NO], S7212 (EC8335, EC8336, EC8337), S7213 (EC8362) [29NO], S7401 (EC8415, EC8416, EC8417, EC8418, EC8419) [4DE], S7976 (EC8564, EC8565) [12DE], S8301 (EC8645, EC8646, EC8647, EC8648, EC8649, EC8650, EC8651, EC8652, EC8653) [20DE], S8362 (EC8713, EC8714) [21DE], S8589 (EC8758, EC8759, EC8760, EC8772) [31DE], H25 (EC4588, EC4589, EC4590, EC4591) [17JA], H77 (EC4616, EC4617) [18JA], H82 (EC4628, EC4629) [19JA], H113 (EC4660) [23JA], H157 (EC4685, EC4686, EC4687), H158 (EC4688, EC4689, EC4690) [24JA], H691 (EC4956, EC4957, EC4958, EC4959, EC4960, EC4961) [9FE], H696 (EC4981, EC4982, EC4983) [13FE], H943 (EC5051, EC5052, EC5053) [17FE], H965 (EC5112, EC5113) [27FE], H1016 (EC5130) [28FE], H1099 (EC5142, EC5143, EC5144) [29FE], H1133 (EC5165) [1MR], H1152 (EC5180) [5MR], H1208 (EC5189, EC5190, EC5191) [6MR], H1426 (EC5325) [20MR], H1496 (EC5359, EC5360, EC5361, EC5362, EC5363, EC5364) [21MR], H1570 (EC5425, EC5426) [26MR], H1640 (EC5454, EC5455) [27MR], H1913 (EC5667) [17AP], H1976 (EC5684, EC5686) [18AP], H2122 (EC5789, EC5790, EC5791) [25AP], H2202 (EC5803) [26AP], H2266 (EC5854, EC5855, EC5856) [27AP], H2811 (EC6043) [16MY], H3166 (EC6098, EC6099) [22MY], H3171 (EC6131, EC6132) [25MY], H3176 (EC6167, EC6168, EC6169, EC6170, EC6171) [29MY], H3577 (EC6356, EC6357, EC6358, EC6359, EC6360, EC6361) [6JN], H3660 (EC6380) [7JN], H3698 (EC6398, EC6399) [8JN], H3706 (EC6452) [15JN], H3732 (EC6473, EC6474, EC6475) [18JN], H3981 (EC6614, EC6615) [25JN], H4602 (EC6718), H4603 (EC6719, EC6720, EC6721) [28JN], H4683 (EC6791) [9JY], H4868 (EC6929, EC6930) [13JY], H4906 (EC6937, EC6938, EC6939, EC6940, EC6941, EC6942, EC6943, EC6944, EC6945, EC6946) [17JY], H5200 (EC7062, EC7063) [24JY], H5326 (EC7117, EC7118) [26JY], H5524 (EC7148, EC7149) [31JY], H5727 (EC7416, EC7417, EC7418, EC7419, EC7420, EC7421, EC7422) [7AU], H5999 (EC7673) [13SE], H6068 (EC7841, EC7842, EC7843, EC7844, EC7845, EC7846) [18SE], H6230 (EC7957, EC7958, EC7959, EC7960) [20SE], H6273 (EC8015, EC8016) [21SE], H6297 (EC8027) [28SE], H6304 (EC8067) [9OC], H6319 (EC8171) [30OC], H6343 (EC8291, EC8292, EC8293, EC8294) [13NO], H6427 (EC8427, EC8428, EC8429) [16NO], H6468 (EC8464) [27NO], H6577 (EC8530, EC8531), H6578 (EC8531) [30NO], H6586 (EC8566) [3DE], H6622 (EC8587, EC8588) [4DE], H6674 (EC8627) [5DE], H6679 (EC8663, EC8664, EC8665, EC8666) [7DE], H6701 (EC8702, EC8703, EC8704, EC8705, EC8706) [11DE], H6806 (EC8786) [13DE], H7423 (EC8891, EC8892, EC8893, EC8894, EC8895) [20DE], H7428 (EC8915) [21DE], H7432 (EC8917, EC8918) [24DE], H7515 (EC8995, EC8996, EC8997, EC8998) [31DE], H7565 (EC9013, EC9014, EC9015) [1JA]

ITC, S849 (EC5039) [16FE], S5483 (EC6949) [26JY], H5627 (EC7165) [1AU]

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, S1613 (EC5334) [13MR]

Joint Chiefs of Staff, S40 (EC4463) [23JA], S3837 (EC6386) [7JN], S4673 (EC6680) [27JN]

Judicial Conference of the U.S., S6337 (EC7471) [13SE], H5762 (EC7504) [10SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, S6894 (EC8077) [26NO]

Library of Congress, S131 (EC4666) [26JA], S5484 (EC6986) [26JY]

Little League Baseball, Inc., H965 (EC5109) [27FE]

Maritime Administration, S611 (EC4993) [14FE], S7683 (EC8452) [6DE], H7428 (EC8897) [21DE]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, S1847 (EC5396) [20MR], S4364 (EC6574) [20JN], H1975 (EC5672) [18AP], H5007 (EC6968) [18JY]

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, S2084 (EC5494) [27MR], S4417 (EC6646) [21JN], H1844 (EC5656) [16AP], H4827 (EC6871) [11JY]

Merit Systems Protection Board, S1193 (EC5161) [1MR], S6743 (EC7890) [13NO], S8589 (EC8781) [31DE], H2203 (EC5809) [26AP], H7435 (EC8943) [27DE]

Millennium Challenge Corp., S3781 (EC6382) [6JN], S7401 (EC8426) [4DE]

NASA, S41 (EC4488) [23JA], S158 (EC4681) [30JA], S260 (EC4842) [1FE], S322 (EC4891) [2FE], S611 (EC4992) [14FE], S850 (EC5054) [16FE], S2166 (EC5512, EC5513) [28MR], S4296 (EC6529) [19JN], S5046 (EC6865) [16JY], S6544 (EC7685) [20SE], S7035 (EC8179) [28NO], S7213 (EC8357, EC8358) [29NO], S7401 (EC8406) [4DE], S8589 (EC8767) [31DE], H217 (EC4756) [31JA], H950 (EC5094) [24FE], H1152 (EC5178, EC5179) [5MR], H1208 (EC5187) [6MR], H1495 (EC5354, EC5355) [21MR], H1843 (EC5651), H1844 (EC5652) [16AP], H4155 (EC6697) [27JN], H4683 (EC6789, EC6790) [9JY], H5330 (EC7134) [30JY], H5999 (EC7672) [13SE], H6396 (EC8376, EC8377) [15NO], H6700 (EC8692) [11DE], H6827 (EC8822) [17DE]

National Archives and Records Administration, S130 (EC4631) [26JA], S4950 (EC6847) [12JY], S6855 (EC8051, EC8064) [15NO], H439 (EC4823) [2FE], H5199 (EC7049) [24JY]

National Capital Planning Commission, S130 (EC4653) [26JA], S6743 (EC7891) [13NO], H5998 (EC7651) [13SE]

National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, H1015 (EC5116) [28FE]

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, H5129 (EC7029) [23JY]

National Council on the Arts, H1810 (EC5508) [30MR]

National Credit Union Administration, S73 (EC4497) [24JA], S128 (EC4587) [26JA], S162 (EC4774) [30JA], S3329 (EC6202) [21MY], S3629 (EC6315) [24MY], S4416 (EC6632, EC6633) [21JN], S4723 (EC6709) [28JN], S6945 (EC8125) [27NO], H23 (EC4523) [17JA], H112 (EC4633, EC4634) [23JA], H186 (EC4726) [27JA], H800 (EC5006, EC5007) [15FE], H2440 (EC5889) [8MY], H2662 (EC5976) [11MY], H4773 (EC6798) [10JY], H5007 (EC6959, EC6960) [18JY], H5721 (EC7243) [7AU], H6585 (EC8552) [3DE]

National Endowment for the Arts, S260 (EC4856) [1FE], S1613 (EC5329) [13MR], S3630 (EC6339) [24MY], S7458 (EC8440) [5DE], H4602 (EC6711) [28JN], H6805 (EC8768, EC8769) [13DE]

National Endowment for the Humanities, H2316 (EC5873) [7MY]

National Gallery of Art, S6855 (EC8050) [15NO], S6945 (EC8129) [27NO], S7344 (EC8386) [3DE]

National Health Care Workforce Commission, S2391 (EC5645) [17AP], S6742 (EC7874) [13NO]

National Indian Gaming Commission, S611 (EC4985, EC4986) [14FE], S6893 (EC8065, EC8066, EC8067, EC8068, EC8069, EC8070) [26NO], S6945 (EC8120) [27NO], S7976 (EC8581) [12DE], H1152 (EC5172, EC5173) [5MR], H2203 (EC5810) [26AP], H6396 (EC8373) [15NO], H6427 (EC8407, EC8408, EC8409, EC8410) [16NO], H6468 (EC8450, EC8451, EC8462) [27NO]

National Park Service, S74 (EC4519) [24JA], S1049 (EC5075) [27FE], S4892 (EC6805) [11JY], S6449 (EC7581) [19SE], S6739 (EC7792) [13NO], S7975 (EC8554) [12DE], H6827 (EC8817) [17DE]

National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, S1146 (EC5134) [29FE]

National Safety Council, H217 (EC4762) [31JA]

National Tropical Botanical Garden, S4950 (EC6849) [12JY], S6743 (EC7897) [13NO], H5290 (EC7097) [25JY], H6343 (EC8287) [13NO]

Naval Sea Cadet Corps, H3478 (EC6296) [5JN]

NeighborWorks America, H1841 (EC5587) [16AP]

NIH, S6270 (EC7432) [12SE], H6272 (EC7996) [21SE]

NLRB, S40 (EC4474) [23JA], S2391 (EC5661) [17AP], S4150 (EC6512) [13JN], S4296 (EC6537) [19JN], S7343 (EC8383) [3DE], H438 (EC4806) [2FE], H2440 (EC5905) [8MY], H4602 (EC6712) [28JN], H4861 (EC6873, EC6894) [12JY], H6700 (EC8693) [11DE], H6827 (EC8814) [17DE]

NOAA, S161 (EC4747, EC4748, EC4749, EC4750, EC4751, EC4752, EC4753, EC4754, EC4755), S162 (EC4756, EC4757, EC4758, EC4759, EC4760, EC4761, EC4762, EC4763, EC4764, EC4765, EC4766, EC4767, EC4768, EC4769, EC4770) [30JA], S207 (EC4805, EC4806, EC4807, EC4808, EC4809, EC4810, EC4811, EC4812, EC4813, EC4814, EC4815) [31JA], S349 (EC4923, EC4924) [6FE], S493 (EC4949, EC4950, EC4951, EC4952, EC4953, EC4954), S494 (EC4955, EC4956) [9FE], S612 (EC4997) [14FE], S850 (EC5053) [16FE], S1088 (EC5100) [28FE], S1421 (EC5205, EC5207, EC5208, EC5209, EC5210, EC5211, EC5212, EC5213, EC5214, EC5215, EC5216, EC5217, EC5218, EC5219, EC5220), S1422 (EC5221, EC5222) [6MR], S1930 (EC5402, EC5403, EC5404, EC5405, EC5406), S1931 (EC5408, EC5409, EC5410, EC5411, EC5412) [21MR], S2000 (EC5466, EC5467, EC5468, EC5469, EC5470, EC5471, EC5472, EC5473, EC5474) [22MR], S2165 (EC5502, EC5503, EC5504, EC5505, EC5506, EC5507, EC5508, EC5509), S2166 (EC5510, EC5515) [28MR], S2240 (EC5557) [29MR], S2391 (EC5670, EC5671, EC5672, EC5673), S2392 (EC5674, EC5675, EC5676, EC5677, EC5678, EC5679, EC5680, EC5681, EC5682, EC5683, EC5684, EC5685, EC5689) [17AP], S2494 (EC5715) [18AP], S2600 (EC5759) [23AP], S2818 (EC5888), S2819 (EC5906, EC5907, EC5908, EC5909, EC5910, EC5911, EC5912, EC5913, EC5914, EC5915, EC5916, EC5917, EC5918, EC5919, EC5920) [26AP], S3082 (EC6030) [10MY], S3327 (EC6171, EC6172, EC6173), S3328 (EC6174, EC6175, EC6176, EC6177, EC6178, EC6179, EC6180, EC6181) [21MY], S3627 (EC6243, EC6244, EC6245), S3628 (EC6287) [24MY], S4296 (EC6533, EC6534, EC6535, EC6536) [19JN], S4364 (EC6591, EC6592) [20JN], S4772 (EC6757, EC6758, EC6759, EC6760, EC6761, EC6762, EC6763, EC6764, EC6765, EC6766, EC6767, EC6768, EC6769) [29JN], S5046 (EC6859, EC6863, EC6864) [16JY], S5211 (EC6901, EC6902, EC6903, EC6904, EC6905, EC6906, EC6907, EC6908, EC6909) [19JY], S5867 (EC7027, EC7028) [1AU], S5974 (EC7116, EC7117), S5975 (EC7118, EC7119, EC7120, EC7121, EC7122, EC7123) [2AU], S6338 (EC7484, EC7485, EC7486, EC7487, EC7488, EC7489, EC7490, EC7491, EC7492, EC7493, EC7494, EC7495, EC7496, EC7497, EC7498, EC7499, EC7500), S6339 (EC7501, EC7502, EC7503, EC7504, EC7505, EC7506, EC7507, EC7508, EC7509, EC7510) [13SE], S6624 (EC7705, EC7706, EC7707, EC7708, EC7709, EC7710, EC7711, EC7712, EC7713) [21SE], S6945 (EC8131, EC8132, EC8133, EC8134, EC8135, EC8136, EC8137, EC8138, EC8139, EC8140, EC8141, EC8142, EC8143) [27NO], S7037 (EC8231, EC8232, EC8233, EC8234, EC8235, EC8236, EC8237, EC8238, EC8239, EC8240), S7038 (EC8241, EC8242, EC8243) [28NO], S7210 (EC8291, EC8292), S7211 (EC8293, EC8294, EC8295, EC8296, EC8297, EC8298, EC8299, EC8300, EC8301, EC8302, EC8303, EC8304, EC8305, EC8306, EC8307, EC8308, EC8309, EC8310, EC8311, EC8312, EC8313, EC8314), S7212 (EC8315, EC8316, EC8317, EC8318, EC8319, EC8320), S7214 (EC8369) [29NO], S7344 (EC8394, EC8395, EC8396, EC8397, EC8398) [3DE], S7683 (EC8448, EC8449, EC8450, EC8451), S7685 (EC8502) [6DE], S7975 (EC8552) [12DE], S8201 (EC8596), S8202 (EC8597, EC8598) [19DE], S8362 (EC8716, EC8717) [21DE], S8588 (EC8747, EC8748, EC8749, EC8750, EC8751, EC8752), S8589 (EC8753, EC8754, EC8755, EC8756) [31DE], H23 (EC4529, EC4530, EC4531, EC4532, EC4533, EC4534, EC4535, EC4536, EC4537, EC4538, EC4539, EC4540, EC4541, EC4542, EC4543) [17JA], H76 (EC4608, EC4609) [18JA], H82 (EC4622, EC4623, EC4624) [19JA], H112 (EC4646), H113 (EC4647, EC4648, EC4649, EC4650, EC4651, EC4652, EC4653, EC4654) [23JA], H373 (EC4792, EC4793, EC4794, EC4795, EC4796, EC4797, EC4798, EC4799, EC4800) [1FE], H567 (EC4887, EC4888, EC4889, EC4890) [7FE], H639 (EC4927, EC4928) [8FE], H695 (EC4974, EC4975), H696 (EC4976, EC4977, EC4978) [13FE], H800 (EC5015), H801 (EC5016, EC5017, EC5018, EC5019, EC5020, EC5021, EC5022, EC5023) [15FE], H948 (EC5071) [21FE], H950 (EC5090) [24FE], H1016 (EC5122, EC5123) [28FE], H1152 (EC5174, EC5175, EC5176) [5MR], H1362 (EC5264, EC5265, EC5266) [13MR], H1426 (EC5335, EC5337, EC5338) [20MR], H1569 (EC5408, EC5409, EC5410), H1570 (EC5411, EC5412, EC5413, EC5414) [26MR], H1640 (EC5443, EC5444, EC5445, EC5446) [27MR], H1841 (EC5597), H1842 (EC5598, EC5599, EC5600, EC5601, EC5602, EC5603, EC5604, EC5605, EC5606, EC5607, EC5608) [16AP], H2039 (EC5730, EC5731, EC5732) [23AP], H2063 (EC5757, EC5758, EC5759, EC5760) [24AP], H2203 (EC5814) [26AP], H2316 (EC5876, EC5877, EC5878, EC5879, EC5880, EC5881) [7MY], H2441 (EC5907, EC5908, EC5909, EC5910, EC5911) [8MY], H2565 (EC5930, EC5931, EC5932, EC5933, EC5934) [9MY], H2644 (EC5960, EC5961, EC5962) [10MY], H2662 (EC5978, EC5979, EC5980, EC5981, EC5982, EC5983, EC5984) [11MY], H2712 (EC6003, EC6004) [15MY], H2811 (EC6037) [16MY], H3166 (EC6091) [22MY], H3361 (EC6232, EC6233, EC6234, EC6235, EC6236, EC6237, EC6238, EC6239, EC6240) [31MY], H3702 (EC6427, EC6428, EC6429, EC6430, EC6431) [12JN], H4653 (EC6737) [29JN], H4827 (EC6867) [11JY], H4861 (EC6897, EC6898, EC6899, EC6900, EC6901), H4862 (EC6902, EC6903, EC6904, EC6905, EC6906, EC6907, EC6908, EC6909) [12JY], H5008 (EC69723, EC69724) [18JY], H5076 (EC6994, EC6995, EC6996, EC6997, EC6998) [19JY], H5290 (EC7090, EC7091) [25JY], H5325 (EC7104, EC7105, EC7106) [26JY], H5627 (EC7155) [1AU], H5725 (EC7360, EC7361, EC7362, EC7363, EC7364, EC7365, EC7366, EC7367, EC7368, EC7369, EC7370, EC7371, EC7372, EC7373, EC7374, EC7375, EC7376, EC7377, EC7378) [7AU], H5762 (EC7499) [10SE], H5921 (EC7618, EC7619, EC7620, EC7621, EC7622) [12SE], H6058 (EC7681, EC7682, EC7683, EC7684, EC7685, EC7686) [14SE], H6065 (EC7754, EC7755, EC7756, EC7757, EC7758, EC7759, EC7760, EC7761, EC7762, EC7763, EC7764, EC7765) [18SE], H6272 (EC8002), H6273 (EC8003, EC8004, EC8005, EC8006, EC8007) [21SE], H6301 (EC8043, EC8044), H6302 (EC8045, EC8046, EC8047) [5OC], H6304 (EC8065) [9OC], H6328 (EC8253, EC8254, EC8255, EC8256, EC8257) [9NO], H6342 (EC8268, EC8269, EC8270, EC8271, EC8272, EC8273, EC8274, EC8275), H6343 (EC8276, EC8277, EC8278, EC8279, EC8280, EC8281, EC8282, EC8283, EC8284) [13NO], H6368 (EC8332) [14NO], H6396 (EC8374) [15NO], H6427 (EC8411, EC8412, EC8413, EC8414, EC8415, EC8416, EC8417, EC8418) [16NO], H6585 (EC8553), H6586 (EC8554, EC8555, EC8556, EC8557, EC8558, EC8559, EC8560, EC8561, EC8562, EC8563) [3DE], H6622 (EC8583, EC8584, EC8585, EC8586) [4DE], H6679 (EC8649, EC8650, EC8651, EC8652, EC8653, EC8654, EC8655, EC8656) [7DE], H6700 (EC8698), H6701 (EC8699, EC8700) [11DE], H6827 (EC8819, EC8820) [17DE], H7422 (EC8873, EC8874) [20DE], H7428 (EC8906, EC8907, EC8908, EC8909, EC8910) [21DE], H7469 (EC8957) [30DE], H7564 (EC9001, EC9002, EC9003), H7565 (EC9004, EC9005, EC9006, EC9007, EC9008, EC9009, EC9010, EC9011) [1JA]

NRC, S74 (EC4521, EC4522, EC4523) [24JA], S126 (EC4542) [26JA], S163 (EC4779) [30JA], S260 (EC4844) [1FE], S349 (EC4915) [6FE], S1049 (EC5076) [27FE], S1087 (EC5095, EC5096) [28FE], S1458 (EC5231) [7MR], S1679 (EC5345, EC5346) [14MR], S1847 (EC5390) [20MR], S2239 (EC5532, EC5533), S2240 (EC5564) [29MR], S2390 (EC5623, EC5624, EC5625), S2391 (EC5651) [17AP], S2600 (EC5758) [23AP], S2725 (EC5818, EC5819, EC5820) [25AP], S2817 (EC5864) [26AP], S3083 (EC6039, EC6040, EC6041) [10MY], S3278 (EC6132) [17MY], S3328 (EC6189, EC6190) [21MY], S3629 (EC6308) [24MY], S3780 (EC6353, EC6354) [6JN], S3837 (EC6398, EC6399, EC6400, EC6401), S3838 (EC6402) [7JN], S3975 (EC6432) [12JN], S4364 (EC6571, EC6572) [20JN], S4417 (EC6644) [21JN], S4673 (EC6699, EC6700) [27JN], S5483 (EC6941, EC6943, EC6944, EC6945) [26JY], S5657 (EC7004, EC7005) [30JY], S5869 (EC7088) [1AU], S6057 (EC7174, EC7175, EC7176, EC7177), S6059 (EC7248) [10SE], S6268 (EC7398, EC7399, EC7400, EC7401) [12SE], S6450 (EC7617, EC7618) [19SE], S6624 (EC7718) [21SE], S6739 (EC7795, EC7796, EC7797), S6740 (EC7824, EC7825) [13NO], S6798 (EC7952) [14NO], S6944 (EC8110), S6946 (EC8169) [27NO], S7213 (EC8346) [29NO], S7343 (EC8380), S7344 (EC8392) [3DE], S7975 (EC8562) [12DE], S8202 (EC8601) [19DE], H22 (EC4491, EC4492, EC4493) [17JA], H186 (EC4728) [27JA], H566 (EC4884), H567 (EC4885) [7FE], H639 (EC4913) [8FE], H725 (EC4999) [14FE], H948 (EC5069) [21FE], H1132 (EC5152) [1MR], H1362 (EC5262) [13MR], H1569 (EC5404) [26MR], H1640 (EC5439) [27MR], H1840 (EC5561, EC5562), H1841 (EC5588), H1844 (EC5657) [16AP], H2028 (EC5699, EC5700) [19AP], H2122 (EC5784) [25AP], H2315 (EC5866, EC5867, EC5868) [7MY], H3101 (EC6056) [17MY], H3161 (EC6077, EC6078) [18MY], H3176 (EC6142) [29MY], H3361 (EC6226) [31MY], H3659 (EC6365, EC6366, EC6367) [7JN], H3732 (EC6464) [18JN], H3805 (EC6494, EC6495) [19JN], H3980 (EC6598) [25JN], H4155 (EC6681) [27JN], H4653 (EC6730, EC6731, EC6732, EC6733) [29JN], H4682 (EC6742, EC6743, EC6744) [9JY], H4861 (EC6882, EC6883) [12JY], H5007 (EC6969) [18JY], H5723 (EC7292, EC7293, EC7294, EC7295, EC7296, EC7297, EC7298, EC7299) [7AU], H5920 (EC7585) [12SE], H5998 (EC7648) [13SE], H6065 (EC7747, EC7748, EC7749, EC7750) [18SE], H6229 (EC7941) [20SE], H6272 (EC7991, EC7992, EC7993) [21SE], H6299 (EC8033) [2OC], H6309 (EC8096) [16OC], H6311 (EC8108) [19OC], H6342 (EC8263, EC8264) [13NO], H6368 (EC8329) [14NO], H6504 (EC8477) [28NO], H6577 (EC8516) [30NO], H6674 (EC8603, EC8604, EC8618) [5DE], H6827 (EC8800) [17DE]

NSF, S130 (EC4654) [26JA], S260 (EC4857) [1FE], S7343 (EC8382) [3DE], H2711 (EC6000) [15MY]

NTSB, S158 (EC4678) [30JA], S5484 (EC6974) [26JY], S6060 (EC7249) [10SE], S6337 (EC7456) [13SE], S7214 (EC8373, EC8374) [29NO], S8589 (EC8757) [31DE], H567 (EC4886) [7FE], H5724 (EC7355) [7AU], H5762 (EC7495) [10SE], H5858 (EC7553) [11SE], H6325 (EC8229), H6326 (EC8236, EC8237) [6NO], H7585 (EC9021) [2JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S1613 (EC5333) [13MR], S8361 (EC8679) [21DE], H1802 (EC5474) [29MR], H6678 (EC8637) [7DE]

Office of Government Ethics, S4724 (EC6747) [28JN], H4827 (EC6864) [11JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy, S611 (EC4990) [14FE], H1099 (EC5139) [29FE], H2266 (EC5853) [27AP], H3732 (EC6461, EC6472) [18JN], H5199 (EC7057) [24JY], H5724 (EC7356) [7AU]

Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, S1194 (EC5176) [1MR], H1272 (EC5213) [7MR], H2063 (EC5756) [24AP]

Office of Special Counsel, H2711 (EC6001) [15MY], H5725 (EC7357) [7AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S6338 (EC7478, EC7479) [13SE]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, S2083 (EC5481, EC5482) [27MR], H1132 (EC5156) [1MR], H1841 (EC5576, EC5577) [16AP], H3361 (EC6228) [31MY], H5723 (EC7316) [7AU], H6468 (EC8441) [27NO]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, S6337 (EC7468) [13SE], S6855 (EC8052) [15NO], H639 (EC4919) [8FE], H1209 (EC5193) [6MR], H3101 (EC6057, EC6068) [17MY], H3362 (EC6248) [31MY], H3403 (EC6266) [1JN], H5727 (EC7433) [7AU], H6468 (EC8467) [27NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, S5658 (EC7013) [30JY], H1272 (EC5216) [7MR], H1496 (EC5357) [21MR]

OMB, S41 (EC4484, EC4485) [23JA], S74 (EC4516) [24JA], S163 (EC4785) [30JA], S1458 (EC5237) [7MR], S5975 (EC7134) [2AU], S6059 (EC7246, EC7247) [10SE], S6106 (EC7322) [11SE], S6267 (EC7358) [12SE], S7458 (EC8445) [5DE], H180 (EC4695), H181 (EC4712, EC4713) [25JA], H943 (EC5054) [17FE], H1016 (EC5121) [28FE], H5858 (EC7554, EC7555) [11SE], H5998 (EC7652) [13SE], H6064 (EC7729) [18SE], H6228 (EC7917) [20SE]

OPIC, S6945 (EC8127) [27NO], H2028 (EC5705) [19AP]

OPM, S130 (EC4650) [26JA], S1733 (EC5370) [15MR], S3084 (EC6071, EC6072) [10MY], S3976 (EC6473, EC6477, EC6478, EC6479) [12JN], S4150 (EC6510, EC6511) [13JN], S4723 (EC6721) [28JN], S7035 (EC8185) [28NO], S8361 (EC8677) [21DE], H181 (EC4711) [25JA], H1841 (EC5589) [16AP], H3706 (EC6447) [15JN], H4155 (EC6696) [27JN], H4827 (EC6865) [11JY], H6700 (EC8694) [11DE], H7435 (EC8944) [27DE], H7585 (EC9022) [2JA]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, H5723 (EC7315) [7AU]

OSHA, S2240 (EC5541) [29MR], S2600 (EC5770) [23AP], S5133 (EC6877, EC6878) [18JY], S6059 (EC7243) [10SE], S6544 (EC7686) [20SE], S6743 (EC7883) [13NO], S6947 (EC8178) [27NO], S7213 (EC8344) [29NO], H2028 (EC5696, EC5697) [19AP], H5199 (EC7038) [24JY], H5998 (EC7646) [13SE], H6064 (EC7731) [18SE], H6585 (EC8542) [3DE], H6673 (EC8597) [5DE]

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, S5870 (EC7097) [1AU], H4868 (EC6915) [13JY], H5721 (EC7248) [7AU]

Peace Corps, S2391 (EC5652) [17AP], S4297 (EC6561) [19JN], S7458 (EC8443) [5DE], S8361 (EC8680) [21DE], H2028 (EC5706) [19AP], H4861 (EC6895) [12JY], H6310 (EC8097) [16OC], H6805 (EC8770) [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., S129 (EC4620) [26JA], S260 (EC4854, EC4855) [1FE], S1147 (EC5148) [29FE], S1193 (EC5155) [1MR], S2391 (EC5648) [17AP], S2921 (EC5952) [7MY], S3838 (EC6414) [7JN], S4949 (EC6839) [12JY], S6059 (EC7242) [10SE], S6270 (EC7434) [12SE], S6742 (EC7880) [13NO], S6854 (EC8045) [15NO], S7035 (EC8190) [28NO], S8302 (EC8670) [20DE], H372 (EC4767) [1FE], H950 (EC5087) [24FE], H1540 (EC5371) [22MR], H2266 (EC5838) [27AP], H3361 (EC6225) [31MY], H4653 (EC6727) [29JN], H5199 (EC7039) [24JY], H5330 (EC7123) [30JY], H5858 (EC7544) [11SE], H6064 (EC7732) [18SE], H6313 (EC8131) [23OC], H6585 (EC8543) [3DE], H6700 (EC8695) [11DE], H7422 (EC8863) [20DE]

Postal Regulatory Commission, H2316 (EC5875) [7MY]

Postal Service, S1193 (EC5162) [1MR], S5484 (EC6975) [26JY], S7401 (EC8424) [4DE], H1099 (EC5140) [29FE], H3980 (EC6606) [25JN], H6700 (EC8696) [11DE]

Potomac Electric Power Co., H3980 (EC6595) [25JN]

Railroad Retirement Board, S849 (EC5048, EC5049) [16FE], S2241 (EC5578) [29MR], S3781 (EC6365) [6JN], S4949 (EC6842) [12JY], S5870 (EC7096) [1AU], S6059 (EC7238) [10SE], S6270 (EC7440) [12SE], S6543 (EC7653) [20SE], S7035 (EC8191) [28NO], S8361 (EC8674) [21DE], H639 (EC4924, EC4925) [8FE], H1426 (EC5334, EC5342) [20MR], H1841 (EC5591) [16AP], H2029 (EC5707) [19AP], H3913 (EC6532) [20JN], H5008 (EC69725, EC697256) [18JY], H6149 (EC7881) [19SE], H6230 (EC7961, EC7962) [20SE], H6674 (EC8619) [5DE], H6827 (EC8815) [17DE]

Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, H2039 (EC5728) [23AP]

Resolution Funding Corp., H1152 (EC5170) [5MR]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission, S2240 (EC5543) [29MR], H1841 (EC5592) [16AP]

SBA, S41 (EC4489) [23JA], S131 (EC4669, EC4670) [26JA], S322 (EC4884) [2FE], S1194 (EC5177) [1MR], S2241 (EC5567) [29MR], S2391 (EC5668, EC5669) [17AP], S3329 (EC6203, EC6204) [21MY], S4150 (EC6514) [13JN], S5484 (EC6987), S5485 (EC6988, EC6989, EC6990) [26JY], S6060 (EC7262) [10SE], S7036 (EC8193, EC8194, EC8195, EC8196) [28NO], S8361 (EC8683) [21DE], H217 (EC4757) [31JA], H695 (EC4971), H696 (EC4980) [13FE], H1640 (EC5451) [27MR], H2662 (EC5977) [11MY], H3161 (EC6080, EC6081) [18MY], H3806 (EC6509, EC6510) [19JN], H4062 (EC6634) [26JN], H4861 (EC6896) [12JY], H5726 (EC7410), H5727 (EC7411, EC7412, EC7413) [7AU], H5922 (EC7634) [12SE], H6674 (EC8623, EC8624, EC8625, EC8626) [5DE], H7585 (EC9023) [2JA]

SEC, S38 (EC4422), S40 (EC4473) [23JA], S162 (EC4775) [30JA], S610 (EC4961, EC4962), S611 (EC4966) [14FE], S1049 (EC5073) [27FE], S2389 (EC5615) [17AP], S2963 (EC5996) [8MY], S3781 (EC6381) [6JN], S4149 (EC6489) [13JN], S4673 (EC6690) [27JN], S4892 (EC6796) [11JY], S5133 (EC6872) [18JY], S5303 (EC6921, EC6922, EC6923), S5304 (EC6932) [24JY], S6267 (EC7364, EC7365) [12SE], S6738 (EC7774) [13NO], S6798 (EC7942) [14NO], S6945 (EC8124), S6946 (EC8156) [27NO], S8301 (EC8634) [20DE], S8361 (EC8675) [21DE], S8588 (EC8746) [31DE], H21 (EC4471), H23 (EC4524) [17JA], H76 (EC4597) [18JA], H157 (EC4664) [24JA], H566 (EC4879) [7FE], H800 (EC5008) [15FE], H1132 (EC5146, EC5147, EC5149) [1MR], H1302 (EC5222) [8MR], H2203 (EC5812) [26AP], H2315 (EC5863) [7MY], H2811 (EC6028) [16MY], H4062 (EC6633) [26JN], H4653 (EC6725) [29JN], H4773 (EC6799) [10JY], H4861 (EC6875) [12JY], H5289 (EC7076, EC7077, EC7078) [25JY], H5325 (EC7103) [26JY], H5523 (EC7137) [31JY], H5761 (EC7456) [10SE], H6149 (EC7860) [19SE], H6303 (EC8053) [9OC], H6395 (EC8346) [15NO], H6585 (EC8541) [3DE], H6827 (EC8793) [17DE], H7515 (EC8991) [31DE], H7589 (EC9029) [3JA]

Senate, S3084 (EC6082) [10MY], S6797 (EC7921) [14NO]

Smithsonian Institution, H3403 (EC6269) [1JN]

Social Security Advisory Board, H2122 (EC5792) [25AP]

SSA, S40 (EC4457, EC4460) [23JA], S126 (EC4544, EC4545), S129 (EC4608) [26JA], S1146 (EC5141, EC5142) [29FE], S2390 (EC5628) [17AP], S3083 (EC6049) [10MY], S3781 (EC6364) [6JN], S4723 (EC6710) [28JN], S5658 (EC7016, EC7017) [30JY], S6853 (EC8017) [15NO], S6945 (EC8128) [27NO], S7976 (EC8563) [12DE], H181 (EC4714) [25JA], H439 (EC4825) [2FE], H567 (EC4903) [7FE], H639 (EC4934) [8FE], H691 (EC4964) [9FE], H1496 (EC5365, EC5366) [21MR], H2039 (EC5729) [23AP], H3166 (EC6100) [22MY], H3176 (EC6173) [29MY], H3914 (EC6553) [20JN], H5200 (EC7064) [24JY], H5727 (EC7423, EC7435) [7AU], H6468 (EC8465) [27NO], H6535 (EC8513) [29NO], H6827 (EC8816) [17DE]

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., S6544 (EC7682) [20SE], S7343 (EC8381) [3DE], S8202 (EC8600) [19DE], H6805 (EC8777) [13DE]

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, S2391 (EC5659) [17AP], H3101 (EC6060) [17MY]

Supreme Court, S2817 (EC5866, EC5867) [26AP], H2266 (EC5851) [27AP], H2316 (EC5883) [7MY]

Surface Transportation Board, S2392 (EC5687) [17AP], S3328 (EC6188) [21MY], S6544 (EC7684) [20SE], S7214 (EC8368) [29NO], H2203 (EC5824) [26AP], H6577 (EC8525) [30NO]

TVA, S2390 (EC5627) [17AP], H2712 (EC6018) [15MY]

U.S. Access Board, S5484 (EC6971) [26JY], H5290 (EC7087) [25JY]

U.S. Capitol Police, H2712 (EC6002) [15MY], H6396 (EC8372) [15NO]

U.S. Court of Appeals, S5484 (EC6979) [26JY], S6743 (EC7899, EC7900, EC7901) [13NO], S6894 (EC8075) [26NO], H1842 (EC5612) [16AP], H2441 (EC5913) [8MY], H3403 (EC6271) [1JN], H3913 (EC6533) [20JN], H4827 (EC6868) [11JY], H4862 (EC6910) [12JY], H5762 (EC7501) [10SE], H6343 (EC8288) [13NO], H6396 (EC8375) [15NO]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims, S611 (EC4991) [14FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S39 (EC4441, EC4442, EC4443) [23JA], S129 (EC4604) [26JA], S206 (EC4796) [31JA], S260 (EC4843) [1FE], S493 (EC4939) [9FE], S1087 (EC5097, EC5098), S1088 (EC5099) [28FE], S1613 (EC5325) [13MR], S2239 (EC5525, EC5530, EC5531) [29MR], S3780 (EC6355, EC6356, EC6357) [6JN], S4297 (EC6549, EC6550) [19JN], S6057 (EC7173) [10SE], S6268 (EC7402, EC7403, EC7404) [12SE], S6740 (EC7814, EC7815, EC7816, EC7817, EC7818, EC7819, EC7820, EC7821, EC7822) [13NO], S6798 (EC7950) [14NO], S6853 (EC8015) [15NO], S6944 (EC8112) [27NO], S7401 (EC8407, EC8408, EC8409, EC8410, EC8411) [4DE], H112 (EC4643, EC4644, EC4645) [23JA], H181 (EC4715) [25JA], H373 (EC4791) [1FE], H1426 (EC5336) [20MR], H1541 (EC5390) [22MR], H1841 (EC5595, EC5596) [16AP], H4653 (EC6734, EC6735, EC6736) [29JN], H4905 (EC6936) [17JY], H5076 (EC6991) [19JY], H5725 (EC7359) [7AU], H5998 (EC7653, EC7654) [13SE], H6230 (EC7955) [20SE], H6272 (EC8001) [21SE], H6304 (EC8059, EC8060, EC8061, EC8062, EC8063, EC8064) [9OC], H6327 (EC8250), H6328 (EC8251, EC8252) [9NO], H6369 (EC8333) [14NO], H6468 (EC8449) [27NO], H6622 (EC8582) [4DE], H6678 (EC8646, EC8647), H6679 (EC8648) [7DE], H6700 (EC8697) [11DE]

U.S. Holocaust Museum, S7344 (EC8385) [3DE]

U.S. Sentencing Commission, S2921 (EC5958) [7MY], S4203 (EC6524) [14JN], H3479 (EC6297) [5JN], H4062 (EC6635) [26JN]

U.S. Trade and Development Agency, H696 (EC4984) [13FE], H2122 (EC5785) [25AP], H6535 (EC8511) [29NO]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, H2029 (EC5709, EC5710) [19AP], H2712 (EC6020) [15MY], H5628 (EC7166) [1AU]

VFW, H3980 (EC6582) [25JN]

Walter Cushing Veterans of World War II, Inc., H6586 (EC8565) [3DE]

Wolf, Representative, S3041 (EC6019) [9MY]

Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association, H691 (EC4954) [9FE]

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CLAWBACK FULL ENFORCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS related term(s) Federal Employees

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6468 [19SE], S6501, S6502, S6557 [20SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1572 [26MR], H1705, H1710, H1717, H1731 [28MR], H1763, H1776 [29MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1661 [28MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H495, H498, H499, H500, H502 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3482 [5JN], H3528, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3541, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3546, H3548, H3549, H3550, H3552, H3554, H3556, H3557, H3559, H3578, H3579 [6JN], H3619, H3620, H3621, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3625, H3629, H3630, H3632, H3635, H3637, H3638, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3645, H3662 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5894, S5896 [1AU]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5131 [23JY], H5251, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5266, H5267, H5268, H5269, H5270, H5271, H5273, H5274, H5275, H5276, H5277, H5278, H5280, H5282, H5283, H5284, H5286 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Articles and editorials

Ryan Has a Less-Painful Debt Plan, S2015 [26MR]

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 117), H5765 [10SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 40), S2324 [16AP] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S2824 [26AP] (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1571 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 41), S2393 [17AP] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S2968 [8MY] (see S. Con. Res. 52), S5212 [19JY] (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1570 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (see H. Res. 597), H1641 [27MR]

Business and industry: establish a pilot program to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by partnering world-class entrepreneurs with Federal agencies (see S. 3222), S3423 [22MY] (see H.R. 6119), H4863 [12JY]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (see S. 2232), S2001 [22MR]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (see H. Res. 537), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: acknowledge decision to consider or reject civil rights claims within 45 days and process all accepted claims within 270 days (see S. 2387), S2821 [26AP]

——— anniversary (see S. Res. 458), S3087 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (see H.R. 4408), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Office of Federal Energy Production (see S. 3404), S5211 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: create independent advisory panel to assess management structure and capabilities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see H.R. 5913), H3660 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3216), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— create a centralized website for reports issued by inspectors general (see H.R. 4404), H2029 [19AP]

——— develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 2096), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4004), H692 [9FE]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

——— grant authority to enter into contracts with private sector for property management (see H.R. 6264), H5629 [1AU]

——— hold accountable agencies that fail to meet goals on participation of small business concerns in procurement contracts and authorize preferential treatment of such concerns (see H.R. 3779), H77 [18JA]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H1976 [18AP]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

——— limit authority to award bonuses to employees and require approval of, and reporting on high cost conferences (see S. 3481), S5976 [2AU]

——— permit agencies to count certain contracts toward certain small business contracting goals (see H.R. 5829), H3161 [18MY]

——— prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see S. 2469), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5332), H2316 [7MY]

——— prohibit provision of compensation to individuals to encourage the return of, or in exchange for a response to, surveys or mailings (see H.R. 6569), H6302 [5OC]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (see S. 3611), S6625 [21SE]

——— promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for Inspector General oversight for Federal entities not otherwise subject to such oversight (see H.R. 6723), H7516 [31DE]

——— reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6275 [21SE]

——— reduce Federal advertising budgets (see S. 3540), S6340 [13SE]

——— reduce travel expensed for certain Federal employees (see H.R. 4472), H2039 [23AP]

——— reform and consolidate to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see S. 2129), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4409), H2029 [19AP]

——— report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2030 [19AP]

——— require independent regulatory agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to executive agencies (see S. 3468), S5870 [1AU]

——— require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

——— require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (see H.R. 5908), H3660 [7JN]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (see H.R. 4631), H2123 [25AP]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S5486 [26JY]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 2085), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal employees: prohibit certain employees from making certain purchases or sales of registered securities or certain related products and prohibit bonus payments to executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4009), H692 [9FE]

——— prohibit senior Government officers and employees from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or instrumentalities for ten years after leaving office (see H.R. 4343), H1805 [29MR]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (see S. 2249), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6042), H4156 [27JN]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H3660 [7JN]

Federal Executive Boards: improve efficiency to enhance coordination, economy, and effectiveness of Federal agency activities, including emergency preparedness and continuity of operations in areas outside of Washington, DC (see H.R. 6305), H5705 [2AU]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S2821 [26AP]

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

Foreign trade: prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

GAO: include in annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relative to bids for contracts (see S. 3690), S8203 [19DE]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (see S. 3455), S5658 [30JY]

Government regulations: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (see H.R. 3786), H77 [18JA]

——— impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 3382), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 3862), H374 [1FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

——— provide congressional oversight of agency rulemaking (see H.R. 6333), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (see H.R. 4116), H1133 [1MR]

——— require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience (see S. 2337), S2601 [23AP]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see H.R. 6324), H5706 [2AU]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

——— require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H3732 [18JN]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S1540 [8MR]

SBA: establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs (see S. 3194), S3234 [16MY]

——— increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (see H.R. 3851), H218 [31JA]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Veterans: require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 5683), H2566 [9MY]

Year of the Federal Lab: designate (see H. Res. 815), H6428 [16NO]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Excerpts

Budget Control Act (S. 365): Senate budget enforcement, S6095 [11SE]

Letters

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act: Frank C. Carlucci, H5410 [31JY]

——— Fred Thompson, H5410 [31JY]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Memorandums

Use of Evidence and Evaluation in the 2014 Budget: Jeffrey D. Zients, OMB, E1270 [18JY]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE], H702–H705 [14FE]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6405 [19SE], S6502 [20SE], H5969 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H531 [7FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3650 [7JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5318 [26JY]

Preambles

Moment of Truth—Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, H1727 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: analysis of levels of unobligated funding relative to request for additional funding, H71 [18JA]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5949–H5956, H5969 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1522 [13SE], E1537, E1538 [14SE], E1575 [20SE], E1710 [19OC]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to recommit, H5970 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H39, H47, H48 [18JA], H120, H128, H129, H130 [24JA], H516 [7FE], H591 [8FE], H700, H702, H712, H715–H723 [14FE], H737, H738, H739 [15FE], H806, H816, H817, H818, H895 [16FE], H939–H942 [17FE], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H2012 [19AP], H2061 [24AP], H2572 [10MY], H3278 [31MY], H5691, H5695 [2AU], H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H811 [16FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1441 [21MR], H1500, H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1578, H1583, H1584, H1585, H1629, H1638 [27MR], H1644, H1648, H1649, H1651, H1652, H1665–H1738 [28MR], H1743, H1744, H1762–H1795, H1798–H1802 [29MR], H1849, H1857, H1858, H1859, H1860–H1872, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H1922, H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2332, H2333, H2335, H2336, H2338–H2340, H2343 [8MY], H2459 [9MY], H2621 [10MY], H5929, H5982–H5986 [13SE], H6565 [30NO], H6667 [5DE], H6751, H6753 [12DE], E485, E492, E496, E502 [29MR], E514, E515, E516, E518 [30MR], E543 [17AP], E570 [18AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1654–H1663 [28MR]

Business and industry: consolidation of certain Government ecomonic development entities into a single entity designed to support business and industry, H42 [18JA]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, H491–H494 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490–H503 [6FE], H529–H533 [7FE], E151 [7FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 537), H485–H488 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H531, H532 [7FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

——— provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H491–H494, H498, H503 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, H2666, H2667 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], E774 [10MY], E793, E795, E799, E800, E803, E805, E806 [15MY], E1047 [15JN]

Dept. of Energy: ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3638, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— create independent advisory panel to assess management structure and capabilities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness (H.R. 5913), H6434–H6437 [27NO], E1841 [29NO]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3499–H3505, H3528–H3575 [6JN], H3618–H3652 [7JN], E1003 [6JN], E1008, E1022 [7JN], E1028, E1029, E1033 [8JN], E1040 [12JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

——— obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

——— prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (H.R. 3298), H1553–H1555 [26MR], H1744 [29MR]

Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 808), H6810 [17DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify Congress of departmental conferences, H5430 [31JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (H.R. 4004), E174 [9FE]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H5141 [24JY], H5235, H5236 [25JY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending, H4781 [11JY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6768–H6771 [13DE]

——— prohibit from establishing a travel or conference policy that takes into account the perception of a possible event location as a resort or vacation destination, H2081 [25AP]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), H5127, H5128 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5241 [25JY]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), H5756 [10SE]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (H.R. 4631), H5776–H5778 [11SE], E1531 [14SE]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal employees: reform the Senior Executive Service (H.R. 6042), E1152 [27JN]

——— tribute, E44 [18JA]

——— tribute (H. Res. 682), E1519 [13SE]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

——— require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (H.R. 538), H5778, H5779 [11SE]

Government regulations: clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— exempt nuclear powerplants from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations, H5272, H5273 [25JY]

——— exempt OSHA from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5125 [23JY], H5141 [24JY], H5233, H5235, H5236, H5238, H5243 [25JY]

——— lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960, H961 [27FE], H5117, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134, H5138 [24JY], H5208, H5209, H5225–H5289 [25JY], H5296, H5307–H5320, H5323 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], E1335, E1339, E1341 [26JY], E1356 [31JY], E1386 [1AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302–H5307 [26JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), motion to recommit, H5318 [26JY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (H.R. 4116), H5163 [24JY]

——— require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5283, H5284 [25JY], E1339 [26JY]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845 [12JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— authorize lead Federal agency to extend permit review process time period for mining critical minerals and materials if new information is obtained during the review, H4841, H4842 [12JY]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H6097–H6099 [19SE]

National Telework Week: observance, E372 [16MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (H.R. 5952), E1062 [18JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require list of all Federal agencies receiving cyber threat intelligence information from the intelligence community, H2173 [26AP]

OMB: require all budgets submitted to the President be prepared using both accrual-based and cash-based accounting standards, H544, H545 [7FE]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), H5405–H5410 [31JY]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act, H5126 [23JY], H5141, H5143, H5146 [24JY], H5227 [25JY]

——— ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (H.R. 373), H4024 [26JN]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works, H5870 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 1274), S56 [24JA], S6771 [14NO]

——— making continuing, S5963 [2AU]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S6501–S6504, S6524 [20SE], S6595, S6596, S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405, S6416, S6417 [19SE], S6492, S6495, S6496, S6499 [20SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S31–S33 [23JA], S57–S59, S60, S63–S66 [24JA], S546–S554 [13FE], S586–S593, S599–S603 [14FE], S663, S664, S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S814, S822, S824–S826 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1641 [14MR], S1835, S1836 [20MR], S2121 [28MR], S2530–S2532 [19AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143–S3146 [15MY], S3222 [16MY], S4623 [26JN], S5067 [17JY], S5100 [18JY], S5173, S5174 [19JY], S6030–S6032 [10SE], S6321 [13SE], S6478, S6481, S6485–S6488, S6515 [20SE], S6586–S6590, S6593–S6595 [21SE], S7714 [11DE]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2522–S2526 [19AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S2015 [26MR], S2231 [29MR], S6031, S6039–S6042, S6044–S6046 [10SE], S6087–S6091, S6095 [11SE], S6250 [12SE], S6295–S6300, S6309–S6312, S6323–S6325 [13SE], S6409–S6411, S6414 [19SE], S6485–S6488 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3143, S3144, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3220 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

Congress: extend the same financial disclosure rules to executive branch and independent agencies, S240 [1FE], S297, S298, S300, S301 [2FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3164–S3169 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S3273 [17MY], S3509 [23MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 458), S3103 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: audit financial statements, S1672 [14MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S3144 [15MY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8308 [20DE], S8357 [21DE]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5894, S5896 [1AU]

——— limit conference expenses, S2521 [19AP], S2640 [24AP]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (S. 3611), S6629 [21SE]

——— promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

——— provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents, S4287, S4288 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S4265 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), S4287 [19JN], S4870 [11JY], S6328 [13SE]

——— require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432, S8434, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (S. 3444), S5726 [31JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal employees: reform the Senior Executive Service (S. 2249), S2168 [28MR]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (S. 2374), S2826 [26AP]

Freedom of Information Act: anniversary, S4631 [26JN]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (S. 3382), S4958–S4960 [12JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY]

——— temporarily suspend certain regulations (S. 1538), S140 [30JA]

Hurricanes: provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

Postal Service: prohibit senior Postal Service executive salaries from exceeding salaries of cabinet members, S2475 [18AP], S2693 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2273 [29MR], S3250 [17MY], S8656, S8657 [2JA]

Real estate: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246–S248 [1FE]

SBA: establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs, S4933 [12JY]

Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE], S900 [17FE], S6494, S6495 [20SE]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189, S191 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1518, S1528 [8MR]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Reports

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [25JY]

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–689), H6273 [21SE]

Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 112–423), H1641 [27MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Dept. of Energy Administrative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Programs Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1546) (S. Rept. 112–249), S8041 [13DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Early Stage Small Business Contracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4121) (H. Rept. 112–727), H7429 [21DE]

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 112–241), S6947 [27NO]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Government Customer Service Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–4631), H5859 [11SE]

Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 112–484), H2811 [16MY]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 112–181), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4053) (H. Rept. 112–698), H6578 [30NO]

Interagency Personnel Rotation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1268) (S. Rept. 112–235), S6744 [13NO]

Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1100), S8203 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2008) (H. Rept. 112–536), H3706 [15JN]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 112–596), H4906 [17JY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 112–421), H1570 [26MR]

Small Business Advocate Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3851) (H. Rept. 112–721), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4118) (H. Rept. 112–726), H7429 [21DE]

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3862) (H. Rept. 112–593), H4827 [11JY]

Taxpayers Right To Know Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3609) (H. Rept. 112–635), H5524 [31JY]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 373) (H. Rept. 112–483), H2811 [16MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307–H1359 [9MR], H5338–H5405 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN], H3622 [7JN]

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Ryan Budget Plan: Bruce Bartlett, S6095 [11SE]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H1975 [18AP], H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3659 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1699–H1705 [28MR]

H. Res. 537, consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H486 [6FE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H523 [7FE]

H. Res. 597, consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1654 [28MR]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5302 [26JY]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations, H5949–H5953 [13SE]

H.R. 538, Government Customer Service Improvement Act, H5778 [11SE]

H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H495–H498 [6FE]

H.R. 3298, Homes for Heroes Act, H1553 [26MR]

H.R. 4053, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, H6768–H6770 [13DE]

H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5244–H5251 [25JY]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4631, Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act, H5776 [11SE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5913, DHS Accountability Act, H6434 [27NO]

H.R. 6324, Cutting Federal Unnecessary and Expensive Leasing (Cutting FUEL) Act, H6097 [19SE]

S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5411 [31JY]

S. 679, Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, H5405–H5408 [31JY]

S. 1409, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, S5896–S5898 [1AU]

S. 1998, DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2249, Senior Executive Service Reform Act, S2168–S2171 [28MR]

S. 2374, Helium Stewardship Act, S2826–S2828 [26AP]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2259 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 39, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2265 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 40, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2326–S2333 [16AP]

S. Con. Res. 41, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2401–S2405 [17AP]

S. Con. Res. 42, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2833–S2840 [26AP]

S. Con. Res. 44, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2971–S2977 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 52, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S5218–S5224 [19JY]

S. Res. 427, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 458, Dept. of Agriculture anniversary, S3091, S3103 [10MY]

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS see Presidential Appointments

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT related term(s) White House

Addresses

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401, S5402, S5403, S5405, S5409, S5410 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5519, S5520, S5521, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5568, S5572, S5575, S5579, S5591, S5603, S5615, S5622 [26JY], S5661, S5673, S5676, S5677, S5678, S5681, S5682, S5684, S5685, S5686, S5687, S5688 [30JY], S5724, S5739, S5740, S5741, S5743, S5744, S5746, S5747, S5748, S5760, S5772, S5773, S5777, S5778, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789, S5791, S5792, S5793 [31JY], S5885, S5886, S5888, S5889, S5890, S5891 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

Charles Colson Found Freedom in Prison, S3163 [15MY]

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

History of the Expansion of Presidential Power, E814 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6231 [20SE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: revoke requirement on use of privately owned communications resources in Executive order on assignment of national security and emergency preparedness communications function (see H.R. 6340), H5706 [2AU]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

Government regulations: provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (see H.R. 3834), H186 [27JA]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 6474), H6231 [20SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

——— require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H3732 [18JN]

——— tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H1845 [16AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (see S. 3225), S3516 [23MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

——— establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4607), H2066 [24AP]

President’s Youth Council: establish (see S. Res. 608), S7402 [4DE]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 2105), S614 [14FE] (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Cybersecurity Act: several former national security officials, S4136 [13JN]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, S5909 [2AU]

——— Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S5704 [31JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S6782 [14NO]

——— several financial services organizations, S5909 [2AU]

——— several individuals, S5437 [26JY]

——— Shawn Osbourne, TechAmerica (organization), S5915 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure: several former government officials, S4847 [11JY]

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

NRC management issues, S2520 [19AP]

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act: Frank C. Carlucci, H5410 [31JY]

——— Fred Thompson, H5410 [31JY]

Memorandums

Certain Questions Related to Pro Forma Sessions of the Senate: Christopher M. Davis, Congressional Research Service, S5954–S5956 [2AU]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5357 [25JY], S5419 [26JY], S5724 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 2096), H2215–H2222 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (H.R. 4232), H1648 [28MR]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (H.R. 3834), H2222–H2227, H2252 [27AP]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709, H3710 [18JN], H3737, H3738, H3742, H3749 [19JN], H3812 [20JN], H3966–H3970 [21JN], H3984 [26JN], H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY], E1061 [18JN]

National Office for Cyberspace: establish, H2792 [16MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H699 [14FE], H1025 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1921 [18AP], H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN], H4073 [27JN], H5335 [31JY], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6003, H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6235, H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— expansion of executive power, E814 [16MY]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (H.R. 5952), E1062 [18JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: anniversary, E1592, E1646 [21SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

——— reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), H5405–H5410 [31JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President, H5141 [24JY], H5226, H5234 [25JY]

——— Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties, H3709, H3710 [18JN]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, H5955 [13SE]

War: Presidential authority under the Constitution as it pertains to the authorization of drone strikes, H3278 [31MY], H6377 [15NO]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

Congress: extend the same financial conflict of interest rules to Senators and their staff that apply to congressional committee and Executive Office of the President staff, S182 [31JA], S241–S243 [1FE], S295, S309 [2FE]

——— extend the same financial disclosure rules to executive branch and independent agencies, S241 [1FE]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): set sunset date, S5439 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure that creation of center to protect Federal Government networks does not disrupt current cyber law enforcement efforts, S5723 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion on authority of President Obama to make recess appointments, S149 [30JA]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246–S248 [1FE]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit appointees or staff from holding positions giving them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over entities in which they have a significant financial interest, S194 [31JA], S241 [1FE], S300 [2FE]

Government: increase transparency, S881 [17FE], S1706 [15MR]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4604 [26JN], S4813 [10JY], S5064 [17JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S315 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA], S149–S151 [30JA], S286 [2FE]

Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project: establish, S6617 [21SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: anniversary, S6526 [20SE]

——— provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (S. 3225), S3517 [23MY]

Political ethics: prohibit appointees or staff from holding positions giving them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over entities in which they have a significant financial interest, S194 [31JA], S241 [1FE], S300 [2FE]

Presidential appointments: clarify Committee on Finance (Senate) vetting process relative to request for nominee’s tax returns, S6421 [19SE]

——— disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S111, S113 [26JA], S139, S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days, S5954 [2AU]

——— nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3653–S3655 [24MY], S6004 [2AU]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

Technology: conduct study to determine current cyber law enforcement resources, S5723 [31JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S4846–S4849 [11JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 2105), S616–S619, S659 [14FE], S663 [15FE], S2458 [18AP], S3300 [21MY], S3933–S3935 [12JN], S4135–S4137 [13JN]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5193–S5196, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S5322, S5367 [25JY], S5652 [30JY], S5691–S5706, S5708–S5712, S5714–S5725 [31JY], S5805, S5806, S5812–S5818, S5823–S5825, S5830, S5841, S5850 [1AU], S5901–S5904, S5907–S5919, S5929, S5936, S5937, S5942 [2AU], S6079 [11SE], S6766, S6774–S6784, S6793 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357, S5359–S5364 [25JY], S5419–S5421, S5426–S5441, S5444, S5448, S5450, S5463–S5465 [26JY], S5631, S5632 [30JY], S6835 [15NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), unanimous-consent agreement, S5651 [30JY], S6772 [14NO]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: position on enhancing security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S5823 [1AU]

Reports

Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future (excerpt), S4293 [19JN]

Reports filed

Advancing America’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3834) (H. Rept. 112–420), H1541 [22MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Midnight Rule Relief Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 112–513), H3404 [1JN]

Nomination of Patricia K. Falcone To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Associate Director: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5731 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H745 [15FE]

Business Tax Reform, H1225 [7MR]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Aspen Homeland Security Group, S5437 [26JY]

FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program Temporary Extension, S7723 [11DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Health Care Cost Reduction Act: Executive Office of the President, H3604 [7JN]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1237 [7MR]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, S2594 [23AP], S3228 [16MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, H2215–H2218 [27AP]

H.R. 3834, Advancing America’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act, H2223–H2225 [27AP]

S. 679, Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, H5405–H5408 [31JY]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. Res. 608, President’s Youth Council establishment, S7403 [4DE]

EXETER, NH

Remarks in House

Arlen, Victoria: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1689 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Arlen, Victoria: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, S8299 [20DE]

EXPANDING AND PROMOTING EXPERTISE IN REVIEW OF RARE TREATMENTS (EXPERT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4156), H1272 [7MR]

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER AMERICANS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3749), E819 [16MY]

EXPATRIATION PREVENTION BY ABOLISHING TAX-RELATED INCENTIVES FOR OFFSHORE TENANCY (EX-PATRIOT ACT)

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3205), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

Saverin, Eduardo: decision to renounce U.S. citizenship to avoid capital gains taxes on Facebook stock after initial public offering (IPO), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

EXPEDITED LINE-ITEM VETO AND RESCISSIONS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3521), H611, H613 [8FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 540), H600 [8FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 3521): consideration (see H. Res. 540), H567 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

Enact (H.R. 3521), H602–H615 [8FE], H663 [9FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 540), H593–H602 [8FE]

——— corrections in engrossment, H615 [8FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3521, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 112–389), H567 [7FE]

Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H439 [2FE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3521) (H. Rept. 112–364), H25 [17JA]

Statements

Tax Expenditures and Budget Rescission Authority: Representative McCollum, H605 [8FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 540, consideration of H.R. 3521, provisions, H593 [8FE]

EXPLOSIVES related term(s) Firearms

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: support designation of ‘‘Initial Success or Total Failure’’ as official motto of explosive ordnance disposal organizations (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

National Guard: increase authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

Tariff: fireworks, display or special fireworks (see S. 2464), S2823 [26AP]

——— fireworks, other than display or special fireworks (see S. 2463), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1.4G grade fireworks (see H.R. 4981), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1.3G grade fireworks (see H.R. 4980), H2267 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites funding, H4954 [18JY]

——— Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund funding, H4985, H4986 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (H.R. 1506), H2456 [9MY]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H3031 [17MY]

Pakistan: condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S6939 [27NO]

EXPORT APPLE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3914), H567 [7FE]

EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE] (see H.R. 5798), H3102 [17MY]

——— improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

Cost Estimates

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

Letters

Export Promotion Reform Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H3252–H3256 [30MY]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 5798), E833 [17MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act, H3252 [30MY]

EXPORT PROMOTION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE]

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

Letters

Provisions: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4041), H3252–H3256 [30MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4041, provisions, H3252 [30MY]

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S.

Amendments

Reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3091, S3092, S3093 [10MY], S3146, S3148, S3150, S3152, S3156, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

House Reaches Agreement on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization To Strengthen American Manufacturing, Spur Job Creation, H2477 [9MY]

Re-Authorize the Export-Import Bank, H2480 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

Business and industry: strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

Reauthorize (see H.R. 4302), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 5444), H2318 [7MY]

Reauthorize (H.R. 2072): technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Cloture motions

Reauthorize (H.R. 2072): motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

Factsheets

ManuFACTS—Ex-Im Bank and Export Finance, H2474 [9MY]

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization: Andrew N. Liveris, Dow Chemical Co., H2472 [9MY]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, and Kevin Burke, American Apparel & Footwear Association, H2473 [9MY]

——— Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of Washington, H2480 [9MY]

——— David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

——— George Landrith, H2477 [9MY]

——— Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, H2475 [9MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., and William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H2472 [9MY]

——— Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, H2479 [9MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2474 [9MY]

——— R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, H2475 [9MY]

——— Representative Carolyn McCarthy, H2476 [9MY]

——— Representative Yoder, H2477 [9MY]

——— several Governors, H2479 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H2472, H2475 [9MY]

——— several Representatives, H2480 [9MY]

——— Tim Keating, Boeing Co., H2470, H2473 [9MY]

——— Todd O. McCracken, Small Business Exporters Association of the U.S., H2472 [9MY]

Motions

Reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3051 [10MY], S3137 [15MY]

Press releases

A4A Commends Important Reforms in Bipartisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Agreement: Airlines for America (A4A) (organization), H2475 [9MY]

ALPA Hails Agreement on Eximbank Reauthorization: Air Line Pilots Association, International, H2474 [9MY]

Ex-Im Bank Support: several organizations, H2467 [9MY]

GAMA Urges Swift Action on Export Import Bank Reauthorization: General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H2475 [9MY]

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democrats, H2477 [9MY]

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Praises House Leaders for Reaching Deal on Ex-Im: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2475 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Federal Register: exceptions to required Federal Register notice relative to publication of trade secrets, H2467, H2468 [9MY]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

Reauthorize, H1217 [7MR], H2082 [25AP]

Reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2459, H2460–H2481 [9MY], E764 [10MY], E798 [15MY]

——— technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

Reauthorize (H.R. 5444), E713 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Advisory Committee: amend membership to include a representative from the textile industry, S1782 [19MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S3873 [7JN]

Credit: limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3148–S3150, S3156 [15MY]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

Financial institution: prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3157 [15MY]

Financial institutions: make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154, S3157 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151, S3152 [15MY]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

——— phase out authority and require the President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S3146, S3150 [15MY]

Reauthorize, S1686 [15MR], S1763, S1776, S1777, S1782 [19MR], S1817, S1822, S1823, S1830, S1834, S1837, S1841 [20MR], S1885 [21MR], S1972, S1974, S1995 [22MR], S2127 [28MR], S2486 [18AP]

Reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3051–S3053, S3058 [10MY], S3146–S3158, S3159 [15MY]

——— motion to proceed, S3062–S3065, S3070 [10MY], S3107, S3123 [14MY], S3137, S3139 [15MY]

——— technical correction (H.R. 5890), S3871 [7JN]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S3122 [14MY]

——— unanimous-consent request, S3069, S3070 [10MY]

Reform, S2950 [8MY]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities, S4877 [11JY]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3428, S3429 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Tables

Jobs supported through Eximbank financing by State, S3147 [15MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2072, Eximbank reauthorization, H2460–H2464 [9MY]

H.R. 5890, technical correction to H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act, H3444 [5JN]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

EXPORTS see Foreign Trade

EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC.

Remarks in House

FTC: approval of merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E704 [7MY]

——— potential merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E673 [26AP]

EXTENSION OF SECTION 420 AND RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4143), H1153 [5MR]

EXXONMOBIL CORP.

Articles and editorials

PetroChina Produced More Oil Than Industry Giant Exxon Mobil in 2011, S2193 [29MR]

EYE BANK ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

National Eye Donor Month: observance, E299 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

National Eye Donor Month: observance, S2079 [27MR]

EZZELL, WILLIAM F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E761 [10MY]

F.S. VANHOOSE & CO., INC.

Articles and editorials

VanHoose Lumber Since 1910, S905 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S905 [17FE]

FAA AIR TRANSPORTATION MODERNIZATION AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 658, provisions, H192 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 658): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 533), H373 [1FE]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Lists

House of Representatives staff who worked on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H455 [3FE]

Remarks in House

Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers, E147 [6FE]

Enact (H.R. 658), H192 [31JA]

——— conference report, H447–H456 [3FE], E142, E147 [6FE], E155 [7FE]

——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H445–H447 [3FE]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, H453 [3FE]

——— clarify that fractional aviation is non-commercial and not subject to commercial aviation ticket tax, H456 [3FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE]

——— improve integration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, H455 [3FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

——— prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H446–H450, H452, H454–H456 [3FE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, E142 [6FE]

Transportation Security Administration: privatization proposals, H447 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Enact (H.R. 658): conference report, S329, S333–S344 [6FE], S382–S385 [7FE], S4194 [14JN]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S327 [2FE]

FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, S383 [7FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

——— improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information under the Freedom of Information Act, S342 [6FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S339–S341 [6FE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112–381), H373 [1FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 533, consideration of conference report on H.R. 658, provisions, H445 [3FE]

FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (see H.R. 5950), H3707 [15JN]

Enact (H.R. 658): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 533), H373 [1FE]

FAA: modify regulations governing aircraft maintenance providers (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Lists

House of Representatives staff who worked on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H455 [3FE]

Remarks in House

Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers, E147 [6FE]

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (H.R. 5950), H4144 [27JN]

Enact (H.R. 658): conference report, H447–H456 [3FE], E142, E147 [6FE], E155 [7FE]

——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H445–H447 [3FE]

FAA: clarify that fractional aviation is non-commercial and not subject to commercial aviation ticket tax, H456 [3FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

——— prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

Labor unions: prohibit tally of absent votes as an active vote against union representation, H446–H450, H452, H454–H456 [3FE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, E142 [6FE]

Transportation Security Administration: privatization proposals, H447 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Enact (H.R. 658): conference report, S329, S333–S344 [6FE], S382–S385 [7FE], S4194 [14JN]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S327 [2FE]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

——— improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information under the Freedom of Information Act, S342 [6FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S339–S341 [6FE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112–381), H373 [1FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 533, consideration of conference report on H.R. 658, provisions, H445 [3FE]

FAA SUNSETS EXTENSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN]

Letters

Provisions: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

FACEBOOK, INC.

Remarks in House

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Saverin, Eduardo: decision to renounce U.S. citizenship to avoid capital gains taxes on Facebook stock after initial public offering (IPO), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

Securities: stock option tax deductions relative to initial public offering, S3273 [17MY]

FACTOR, MALLORY

Articles and editorials

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, E112 [1FE]

‘‘What’s the Real Defense Budget?’’, E109 [1FE]

FADDIS, JON

Bills and resolutions

Jon Faddis Day: designate (see H. Res. 641), H2274 [27AP]

FAGAN, JULIE B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1775 [15NO]

FAGERSTONE, NATHAN V.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E185 [14FE]

FAHERTY, WILLIAM F., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1542 [14SE]

FAHIM, KAREEM

Articles and editorials

Coptic Pope Dies in Egypt Amid Church’s Struggles, H1523 [22MR]

Thousands Mourn Coptic Pope in Cairo, E417 [22MR]

FAILLA, KATHERINE POLK

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

FAIR, ACCURATE, SECURE, AND TIMELY (FAST) VOTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6590), H6396 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6590), H6510 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3635), S7696 [10DE]

FAIR, CATHERINE

Remarks in House

Amherst Ballet Theatre Co.: anniversary, E34 [18JA]

FAIR COMPLIANCE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: prohibit use of consumer reports and consumer information in making any determination involving auto insurance (see H.R. 6129), H4868 [13JY]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies by public utility companies (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Government regulations: exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

Financial institutions: exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE] (see H.R. 5794), H3102 [17MY]

FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE]

FAIR ELECTIONS NOW ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE], H5622 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 750), S285 [2FE]

FAIR HOUSING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (see S. 3283), S3900 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (S. 3283), S4180 [14JN]

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: improve nonretaliation provisions of equal pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see S. 3256), S3688 [4JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

Disasters: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 6346), H5706 [2AU]

Employment: exempt marketing research participants and mystery shoppers from certain provisions (see H.R. 5915), H3660 [7JN]

Health care professionals: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5969), H3807 [19JN]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Cloture motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Letters

Dept. of Labor procedures clarification for issuing ‘‘hot goods orders’’ on agricultural enterprises and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act: several Representatives, E1951 [19DE]

Paycheck Fairness Act: David French, National Retail Federation, S3713 [5JN]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S3712 [5JN]

——— several business organizations, S3712 [5JN]

——— William T. Robinson III, ABA, S3699 [5JN]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

Motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3612 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, E519 [16AP]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H444 [3FE], H2192 [26AP], H3190 [30MY], H3278, H3280, H3285, H3286 [31MY], E553, E560 [17AP], E976 [5JN], E1036 [8JN]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), H3582 [7JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (H.R. 5970), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

Health care professionals: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (H.R. 3066), E1154 [27JN]

——— preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (H.R. 5969), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), S3457 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3536 [24MY]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3669–S3671, S3672–S3674 [4JN], S3695, S3697–S3715 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (S. 3453), S5491 [26JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

S. 3453, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S5492 [26JY]

FAIR MILITARY LEAVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

FAIR MINIMUM WAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Remarks in House

American Samoa: delay increase in minimum wage, H4890–H4892 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3453), S5491 [26JY]

Texts of

S. 3453, provisions, S5492 [26JY]

FAIR PAY ACT

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E93 [31JA]

FAIR PLAYING FIELD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

FAIR TAX ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 25), H391, H422 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H1964–H1967 [18AP], H2111, H2114 [25AP], H2343 [8MY], H5691 [2AU], H6666–H6670 [5DE]

FAIR TRADE IN SEAFOOD ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3518), S5988 [2AU]

Texts of

S. 3518, provisions, S5988 [2AU]

FAIR TRADE LAWS see Foreign Trade

FAIRBANKS, AK

Bills and resolutions

Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (see H.R. 6701), H7424 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (H.R. 6701), E1981 [21DE]

FAIRFAX, VA

Remarks in House

George Mason University: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649 [25AP]

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

Alcorn, Walter: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E402 [21MR]

Best of Braddock Awards: tribute to recipients, E1411 [3AU]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561, E562 [17AP]

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1074 [19JN]

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E1080 [19JN]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E563 [17AP]

Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E321 [6MR]

Fairfax County History Commission: tribute to award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

Fairfax County Youth Football League: tribute, E321 [6MR]

Hidden Pond Nature Center: tribute to Envirothon Team, E1077 [19JN]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]

Mosby Woods neighborhhood: anniversary, E1522 [13SE]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Schools: tribute to In Hope Freedom Rings Foundation scholarship recipients, E112 [1FE]

——— tribute to public school math and science teachers participating in Sally Ride Science Academy in San Diego, CA, E322 [6MR]

Shepard’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (organization): tribute, E560 [17AP]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]

Virginia: tribute to students selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band, E1 [6JA]

Subpoena Notices

Fairfax County, VA, Circuit Court, H5848 [11SE]

FAIRFAX COUNTY FEDERATION OF CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563 [17AP]

FAIRFAX COUNTY HISTORY COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

FAIRFAX STATION, VA

Remarks in House

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

FAIRFAX (VA) TIMES

Articles and editorials

Greenspring Resident Honored for 30 Years of Volunteer Service, E248 [27FE]

Navy Pilot, Board Director Recalls Life in Reston as an African American, E2035 [2JA]

FAIRFIELD, CA

Remarks in House

Law enforcement: tribute to retiring law enforcement officers, E1896 [11DE]

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533 [16AP]

FAIRNESS FOR HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: allow issuance of a certain number of E–3 visas per year to Irish nationals, S1921 [21MR]

Enact (H.R. 3012), S13 [23JA], S1921 [21MR], S4889 [11JY]

FAIRNESS FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

FAIRNESS IN DISCLOSURE OF EVIDENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

Texts of

S. 2197, provisions, S1736 [15MR]

FAIRNESS IN FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

Texts of

S. 2303, provisions, S2549 [19AP]

FAIRNESS IN NURSING HOME ARBITRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6351), H5707 [2AU]

FAIRNESS IN TAXATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1124), H6798 [13DE]

FAIRNESS IN WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2172), S1462 [7MR]

Texts of

S. 2172, provisions, S1462 [7MR]

FAIRPORT, NY

Remarks in House

Martha Brown Middle School: named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1070 [19JN]

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL

Remarks in House

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

FAIRVIEW PARK, OH

Remarks in House

Sewell, Dan: Fairview Park, OH, Community Council Fairview Park Citizen of the Year award recipient, E731 [8MY]

FAITH & POLITICS INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage: tribute, E454 [27MR]

FAKAN, JOHN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1306 [24JY]

FALASCO, ROBERT M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E693 [27AP]

FALBO, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc.: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E788 [15MY]

FALCONE, JAMES P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E155 [7FE]

FALCONE, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3149 [18MY]

FALCONE, PATRICIA K.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Associate Director: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5731 [31JY]

FALCONER, TALON M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa)

Articles and editorials

Kazakhstan Launches ATOM Project To Support Global Movement Against Nuclear Tests, Galia Nurzhanova and George D. Gleboff, Astana Times (Kazakhstan publication), E1510• [13SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1210 [6MR]

Armed Forces: provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H1543 [22MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3734 [18JN]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 4275), H1916 [17AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3707 [15JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H2211 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H3981 [25JN]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H3915 [20JN]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H1153 [5MR]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1808 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2646 [10MY]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4828 [11JY]

Medicaid: extend to physician assistants eligibility for incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records (see H.R. 2729), H220 [31JA]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

Medicare: provide parity to Puerto Rico hospitals relative to inpatient hospital payments (see H.R. 4065), H901 [16FE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H5712 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NOAA: establish constituent-driven program to collect priority coastal geospatial data and support information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data to manage the coastal region (see H.R. 6475), H6536 [29NO]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: establish National Guard units (see H.R. 2773), H5331 [30JY]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used for any construction project exceeding a certain cost unless the workforce is composed of a certain percentage of U.S. workers (see H.R. 4037), H4908 [17JY]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1391 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5525 [31JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5079 [19JY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H3808 [19JN]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3812), H158 [24JA]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (see H.R. 4484), H2064 [24AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H6310 [16OC]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2072 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (see H.R. 5934), H3698 [8JN]

Immigration: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4021), H725 [14FE]

National Guard: establish units in American Samoa (see H.R. 6294), H5704 [2AU]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (see H.R. 6313), H5705 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (H.R. 5934), H3699 [8JN]

Immigration: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (H.R. 4021), H726 [14FE]

National Guard: establish units in American Samoa (H.R. 6294), H5709 [2AU]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (H.R. 6313), H5709 [2AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1369 [19MR]

Remarks

American Samoa: delay increase in minimum wage, H4890 [17JY]

Armed Forces: require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6499 [28NO]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E811• [16MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H739 [15FE], H816 [16FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), H2293 [7MY]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 683), H3718 [18JN]

Colleges and universities: affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

Crime: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (H.R. 5934), H6356 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H6499 [28NO]

Dept. of Energy: continue monitoring of impact of the U.S. nuclear testing program on Runit Island of the Marshall Islands, H4890 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H2684 [15MY]

Education: reduce the costs of higher education, H523 [7FE]

Financial institutions: provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, H701 [14FE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4074 [27JN]

Immigration: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (H.R. 4021), E192• [14FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (H. Res. 839), H7340• [19DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2690 [15MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4886 [17JY]

Kazakhstan: launch of the Abolish Testing Our Mission project to support the global movement to ban nuclear weapons tests, E1509• [13SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn launch of multistage rocket, E569• [18AP]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (H.R. 365), H2675 [15MY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), E1471• [11SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to reelection as President of Taiwan, E185• [14FE]

National Guard: establish units in American Samoa (H.R. 6294), E1421• [3AU]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2778• [16MY]

——— facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5091 [23JY]

NOAA: National Sea Grant College Program funding, H2359• [8MY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), H2686• [15MY]

Obama, President: economic policies relative to stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H1547 [26MR]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H1649 [28MR]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1222 [7MR], H1585 [27MR]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA], H1276 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1400 [20MR]

Power resources: national energy policy, H1222 [7MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4626• [29JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2359• [8MY]

Taxation: rates, H739 [15FE]

Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), H4889 [17JY]

——— Territorial Highway Program funding, H4626• [29JN]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (H.R. 4484), H5085 [23JY]

Uzbekistan: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E193• [15FE]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1410), H5839• [11SE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2778• [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2778• [16MY]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (H.R. 6116), H6355 [14NO]

Statements

Enewetak People—Challenges Facing the Only Population Ever Resettled on a Nuclear Test Site: Jack Ading, H4891 [17JY]

International Conference From a Nuclear Test Ban to a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World: by, E1509• [13SE]

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840•–H5842• [11SE]

Tributes

Drabble-McCormack, Christine M. (Tina), E1218• [10JY]

He Xiangdong, E1289• [19JY]

Jarjis, Jamaludin, E35• [18JA]

Lin, Jeremy, H975 [28FE]

Luce-Aoelua, Pat, E1243• [12JY]

Payne, Donald M., H1194 [6MR]

Seau, Junior, H2452 [9MY]

Tupou, George, V, H1370 [19MR]

FALESE, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Illinois Fire Chiefs Association: Chief of the Year award recipient, E376 [19MR]

FALLON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E190 [14FE]

FALLS FREE COALITION

Bills and resolutions

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S6271 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 553), S6287 [12SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 553, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, S6274, S6287 [12SE]

FALMOUTH, MA

Remarks in House

Gosnold on Cape Cod: Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association Mental Health Agency of the Year award recipient, E1455 [10SE]

FALMOUTH, ME

Remarks in Senate

Falmouth Heritage Museum: tribute, S4202 [14JN]

FALMOUTH HERITAGE SOCIETY

Remarks in Senate

Falmouth, ME: tribute to Falmouth Heritage Museum, S4202 [14JN]

FALSE CLAIMS ACT

Remarks in Senate

FDA: revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

Reports filed

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

FAMIGLETTI, ROB

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5050 [16JY], S5090 [17JY]

FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS related term(s) Children and Youth

Affidavits

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Sopuruchi V. Chukwueke, S5413 [25JY]

Amendments

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6860, S6868, S6869 [15NO], H7296 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S8226 [19DE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8592, S8608 [31DE], H5588 [1AU], H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309, S5310, S5316 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2742 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2698, S2737, S2738, S2741 [25AP], S2795, S2841, S2842, S2843, S2864, S2865, S2884 [26AP]

Articles and editorials

Backward on Domestic Violence, S3229 [16MY]

Census—Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring in Medical and Work Expenses, H6376 [15NO]

Delay on Domestic Violence, S5288 [24JY], S5348 [25JY]

Fallen Soldiers, Families Are Heroes, E1213 [9JY]

Family & Children’s Place Has Money for Big Center, S904 [17FE]

G.O.P. and Violence Against Women, S7207 [29NO]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

Lye Attack Victim Writes of Forgiveness, S7657 [6DE]

Millions Forgo Foreclosure Reviews Homeowners Don’t Have Much Time To Ask for Accuracy Checks, E2020 [31DE]

More Businesses May Pull Plug on Welfare Cash Cards, H318 [1FE]

Needs of Military Families Must Not Be Overlooked, E973 [5JN]

Partisanship and the Violence Against Women Act, S3230 [16MY]

Protect Immigrant Women From Violence, H2765 [16MY]

Smite the Myth That Tax Cuts Create Jobs, S7396 [4DE]

Stop Demagoguing Our Food Safety Net, E284 [29FE]

Unfinished War, E1367 [31JY]

Weakening Violence Against Women Act Betrays Immigrant Victims, S6302 [13SE]

When States Abuse Women, S1498 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 587), S6626 [21SE]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE] (see H.R. 4164), H1272 [7MR]

——— extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5290 [25JY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1366 [16MR]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

——— establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2496 [18AP]

——— establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (see S. 3321), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6035), H4156 [27JN]

——— issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

——— provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (see H.R. 5868), H3266 [30MY]

——— provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6027), H4064 [26JN]

Citizenship: provide for certain children of U.S. servicemen born overseas during the Vietnamese Conflict or Korean War (see H.R. 5156), H2271 [27AP]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE] (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Congress: prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (see H. Res. 746), H5525 [31JY]

Constitutional amendments: parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN] (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Courts: provide funds to State courts for the provision of legal representation to parents and legal guardians relative to child welfare cases (see H.R. 3873), H374 [1FE]

Crime: consolidate, improve, and reauthorize programs that support families and victims in the justice system affected by domestic violence (see H.R. 3977), H640 [8FE]

——— encourage reporting of child abuse (see S. 3708), S8364 [21DE]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6198), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY] (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H1805 [29MR]

——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

——— ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H4868 [13JY]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

——— implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3436), S5381 [25JY]

——— prohibit discrimination under the family planning program on the basis of separate provision of abortion (see H.R. 5650), H2565 [9MY]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H2271 [27AP]

——— reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2262), S2242 [29MR]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

——— require child care providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 4283), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3733 [18JN]

——— prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 6052), H4603 [28JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H4863 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (see S. 3202), S3280 [17MY] (see H.R. 6073), H4655 [29JN]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member (see H.R. 4299), H1803 [29MR]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (see S. 3309), S4238 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4238 [18JN]

——— improve pensions for surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans (see H.R. 4371), H1914 [17AP]

——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 5948), H3702 [12JN]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4684 [9JY]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 432), S2655 [24AP]

Diseases: recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

Economy: rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see S. 2252), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5727), H2645 [10MY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4106), H1099 [29FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 6673), H6828 [17DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

FCC: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 6624), H6578 [30NO]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and Armed Forces members receive competitive service employment preference (see H.R. 5852), H3162 [18MY]

Foster Children’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 660), H2812 [16MY]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Gold Star Dads of America, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 577), H1273 [7MR]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S2393 [17AP]

Government regulations: provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (see H.R. 4116), H1133 [1MR]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2067 [24AP]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (see S. 3513), S5977 [2AU]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3823), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 5869), H3266 [30MY]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide funding with a dedicated revenue source consisting of a tax on offshore oil production (see H.R. 3807), H114 [23JA]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H725 [14FE]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

——— provide medical assistance coverage for uninsured newborns (see H.R. 6258), H5628 [1AU]

Medicare: clarify application of special enrollment periods and secondary payer rules to employer coverage of family members of employees (see H.R. 6435), H6150 [19SE]

Mental health: require disclosure to parents of information on mental illness treatment for their children under a certain age (see H.R. 6712), H7435 [27DE]

Minimum wage: provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3443), S5381 [25JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S6800 [14NO] (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S6800 [14NO] (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 433), S2655 [24AP]

National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families: designate (see H. Res. 817), H6428 [16NO]

National Family Reunification Month: designate (see H. Res. 693), H3807 [19JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5871 [1AU]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3234 [16MY]

——— recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 463), S3234 [16MY]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (see S. Res. 570), S6455 [19SE]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 593), H1497 [21MR]

National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care: designate (see H. Res. 771), H5707 [2AU]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 362), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 535), H374 [1FE]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5658 [30JY]

Native Americans: grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (see H.R. 6625), H6586 [3DE]

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (see S. Res. 355), S132 [26JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (see H.R. 6620), H6578 [30NO]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE] (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6140), H5008 [18JY]

——— repeal the program of block grants to States for social services (see H.R. 6442), H6151 [19SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 382), S1147 [29FE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 602), H1805 [29MR]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H4063 [26JN]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance and a credit for individuals who care for those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6005), H3974 [21JN]

——— allow an income disparity tax credit (see H.R. 4260), H1570 [26MR]

——— allow deduction and make refundable the credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (see H.R. 4397), H1977 [18AP]

——— deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (see H.R. 6074), H4655 [29JN]

——— eliminate separate tax return forms for earned income credit, include certain information required by that form on appropriate tax forms, and compute earned income credit for taxpayers (see H.R. 4421), H2029 [19AP]

——— exclude certain farmland and family-owned business interests from the value of the gross estate of decedents (see H.R. 6271), H5629 [1AU]

——— exclude from gross income certain State foster care program payments made to the biological parents of disabled children (see H.R. 4111), H1100 [29FE]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax (see S. 2200), S1734 [15MR]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H5524 [31JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 844), H7565 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 3420), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (see S. 3401), S5133 [18JY] (see S. 3413), S5212 [19JY] (see S. 3417), S5257 [23JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income (see H.R. 6100, 6104), H4827 [11JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3393), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see S. 3412), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend certain improvements in the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6181), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend estate and gift tax rules (see S. 3440), S5381 [25JY]

——— improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 5858), H3177 [29MY]

——— improve the dependent care credit by repealing the phasedown of the credit percentage and making permanent the increased dollar limitations (see H.R. 5886), H3404 [1JN]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 5938), H3699 [8JN]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see S. 3616), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 4373), H1914 [17AP]

——— modify dependent care credit to take into account expenses for care of parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer (see H.R. 3820), H158 [24JA]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts (see H.R. 6663), H6806 [13DE]

——— permanently extend tax relief and repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 3804), H114 [23JA]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (see S. 3427), S5304 [24JY]

——— provide a credit for eldercare expenses (see S. 3226), S3516 [23MY]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief (see H.R. 16), H5330 [30JY]

——— provide that the value of certain historic property shall be determined using an income approach in determining the taxable estate of a decedent (see S. 2209), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 5982), H3914 [20JN]

——— rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (see S. 3667), S7702 [10DE] (see H.R. 6647), H6701 [11DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 3403), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6279), H5704 [2AU]

——— repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 6268), H5629 [1AU]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 6165), H5130 [23JY]

——— require that individual taxpayer identification number applicants submit their application in person at taxpayer assistance centers (see H.R. 6523), H6275 [21SE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2259), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4114), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 4142), H1153 [5MR]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 5683), H2566 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR] (see H.R. 4970, 4982), H2267 [27AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 492), S3977 [12JN]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

E-mails

Repeal of Obamacare Act: Christine Haight Farley, H4798 [11JY]

——— Emily Schlichting, H4798 [11JY]

Essays

Modern Tax System—Fair to the Average American? Lisa Vatavuk, H2718 [16MY]

Eulogies

Colson, Charles W.: by Emily Colson, E996 [6JN]

——— by Timothy George, E996–E998 [6JN]

Excerpts

U.S. Code: definition of ‘‘marriage’’ and ‘‘spouse’’, H5028 [19JY]

Factsheets

Race/Ethnicity and Triple Negative Breast Cancer, H3066 [17MY]

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, H3065 [17MY]

Letters

Armed Forces incentive pay funding through reductions in Afghan Security Forces incentive pay funding: Raymond C. Kelley, VFW, H4978 [18JY]

Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]

Bush administration tax cut extension: Jeffrey Hinz, S4928 [12JY]

——— Main Street Alliance, H5547 [1AU]

Child tax credit eligibility and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs, H2618 [10MY]

Constitutionality of tribal government provisions in Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: several law professors, S2680–S2682 [25AP]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, H5059 [19JY]

——— Wayne E. Carrignan, Florida VFW, H5059 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: George Sheldon, Dept. of HHS, S6050 [10SE]

——— Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens and urge reconsideration of the law: several Senators, S8591 [31DE]

Grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe: Jefferson Keel, National Congress of American Indians, S7658 [6DE]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: Colleen Delaney Eubanks, National Child Support Enforcement Association, H3450 [5JN]

——— Gordon L. Berlin, Building Knowledge To Improve Social Policy (organization), H3450 [5JN]

——— Jon Baron, Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, H3450 [5JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3451 [5JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3451 [5JN]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses: Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S2719 [25AP]

——— Mark Tennant, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, S2793 [26AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Middle Class Tax Cut Act: Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S5330 [25JY]

——— Michael Kelsey, Nebraska Cattlemen (organization), S5323 [25JY]

——— Stephen D. Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, S5322 [25JY]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

Protect child custody arrangements for parents who are Armed Forces members deployed in support of a contingency operation: several Representatives, E839 [17MY]

Religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: several law professors, E1370–E1372 [1AU]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Armed Services (House), H3235 [30MY]

Triple-negative breast cancer research funding: Betty Sommer, Causes for a Cure (organization), H3065 [17MY]

Vets4Warriors Program funding: several veterans organizations, H5049 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Democratic staff, H2771–H2773 [16MY]

——— Desiree Hoffman, YWCA, S3229 [16MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S2785 [26AP]

——— Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S408 [9FE]

——— National Association of Attorneys General, S407 [9FE], S2594 [23AP]

——— National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S406 [9FE], S5347 [25JY]

——— Paul H. Fitzgerald, National Sheriffs’ Association, S407 [9FE]

——— Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, IL, Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA, and Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, S2593 [23AP]

——— Senators Leahy and Murkowski, S5348 [25JY]

——— several domestic violence organizations, H2737 [16MY]

——— several immigration, religious, legal, and domestic violence organizations, H2736 [16MY]

——— several religious organizations, S3228 [16MY]

——— several Representatives, S5348 [25JY]

——— Sue Else, National Network To End Domestic Violence (organization), S3228 [16MY]

——— Thomas M. Susman, ABA, S3229 [16MY]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H2728 [16MY]

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act: Tom Hansen and Barbara W. Ballard, National Conference of State Legislatures, H318 [1FE]

——— Tracy L. Wareing, American Public Human Services Association, and Paul Lefkowitz, National Association of State TANF Administrators, H318 [1FE]

Lists

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day attendees and family members or guardians on the Senate floor, S2799 [26AP]

Memorandums

Violence Against Women Act Provision Clarifying Tribal Court Jurisdiction to Issue Protection Orders and Due Process: Jane M. Smith, Congressional Research Service, S2786 [26AP]

Waivers Relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Earl S. Johnson, Dept. of HHS, S6048–S6050 [10SE]

Messages

Economic Report: President Obama, H938 [17FE]

Motions

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5594 [1AU], H7551 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2779 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2370 [17AP]

Poems

‘‘They Make Us Who We Are,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E881 [22MY]

Press releases

More Than 300 Organizations Oppose House GOP VAWA Bill: Representative Pelosi, H2771 [16MY]

Proclamations

Dempsey Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1196 [29JN]

Leon and Joyce Henry Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1203 [9JY]

Thomas, Walker, and Wilson Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1206 [9JY]

Remarks in House

A Safe Place, Inc.: anniversary, E1110 [21JN]

Abortion: prohibit Federal funding of abortions, H1537 [22MR]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), H103 [23JA], H3279 [31MY]

——— tribute to film ‘‘October Baby’’, H1523 [22MR]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1606, E1618, E1621, E1636, E1640, E1642 [21SE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Armed Forces: clarify procedures for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member, H5037, H5038 [19JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— ensure access by members to information about health care coverage through Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H5033 [19JY]

——— ensure extension of certain benefits and programs for active duty servicemembers and veterans, H5970 [13SE]

——— incentive pay funding through reductions in Afghan Security Forces incentive pay funding, H4978 [18JY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (H.R. 4329), E506 [29MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3234–H3236 [30MY]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2827, H2828 [17MY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), E663 [26AP]

——— tribute to members and their families, H1212 [7MR], E227 [17FE], E881 [22MY]

Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E1426 [3AU]

Augusta, ME: tribute to signing of Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Mandate, E1185 [29JN]

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc.: tribute, E123 [2FE]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: anniversary, E818 [16MY]

——— tribute, E1325 [25JY]

Budget: impact of impending budget cuts on young children, E1904 [11DE]

Burmah, Norman and Norma: Louisiana Family Forum (organization) Marriage Hall of Fame inductees, E286 [29FE]

CBO: add findings section addressing impact of Bush administration tax cuts to proposed legislation to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H405 [2FE]

Centre County, PA: tribute to Centre County Women’s Resource Center, H5118 [23JY]

Chandler, Shana: tribute to birth of child, E499 [29MR]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), H7457, H7458 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

——— require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

China: forced abortion policy, E1227–E1229 [11JY]

Christmas Day: observance, E1974 [19DE]

Citizen’s Commission on Human Rights: tribute to initiatives to protect parental rights, E1299 [23JY]

Clearwater, FL: Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7313–H7317 [19DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): hearings on women’s health and contraception with all-male panel, H972 [28FE], H1117 [1MR], H1599 [27MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

——— prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H5647 [2AU], H6171 [20SE]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute, E454 [27MR]

Crime: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1648, H1650 [28MR]

——— impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, H2735 [16MY]

——— protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6198), E1332 [25JY]

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: anniversary, E1081 [19JN], E1132 [25JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, H906 [17FE]

——— repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 1116), H3809 [20JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H427–H430 [2FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2574–H2577, H2579–H2581 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5027 [19JY], H5655 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H6225 [20SE], H7405, H7406 [20DE], E908 [30MY], E1232 [11JY], E2025 [31DE]

Dept. of Defense: breast cancer research funding, H3030 [17MY]

——— establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (H.R. 4341), E650 [25AP]

——— limit increase of premiums, deductibles, copayments, or other charges for health care provided under the TRICARE program, H1858 [17AP]

——— prohibit funding to be used in contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H5027, H5028 [19JY]

——— protect TRICARE health care program, H1213 [7MR], H2723 [16MY]

——— reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H4915 [18JY]

——— report on feasibility of providing telecommunications services to servicemembers in transit to or from overseas deployment, H3031 [17MY]

——— TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding, H5059 [19JY]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H3064 [17MY], H7369, H7370, H7393 [20DE]

——— Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program funding, H4980, H4981 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (H.R. 6128), E1249 [13JY]

——— extend the child and family services program (H.R. 2883), H3275 [31MY]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (H.R. 5188), H3581 [7JN], E694 [27AP]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7296–H7301 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives, H3620, H3621 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: vulnerable populations housing programs funding, E1239 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: Office of Violence Against Women funding through reductions in general legal activities and salaries and expenses funding, H2379 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H2547–H2551 [9MY]

——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (H.R. 2800), H5790, H5791 [11SE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (H.R. 5970), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), H7441–H7446 [30DE]

——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (H.R. 5948), H6088–H6094 [19SE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Discrimination: prohibit in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 1681), H3809 [20JN]

Drugs: address issues relative to prescription drug abuse, H5529–H5532 [1AU]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, H68 [18JA]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H6706 [12DE], H6794 [13DE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, H400, H401, H403 [2FE], H661 [9FE], H4098 [27JN]

——— impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of tax cuts, H398 [2FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H6798 [13DE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (H.R. 4106), E282 [29FE]

——— promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (H.R. 2315), H1925 [18AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H2725 [16MY]

Family Central, Inc.: anniversary, E152 [7FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Father’s Day: observance, E1045 [15JN]

FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619, H1620 [27MR]

Federal Mortuary Affairs Advisory Commission: establish, H3033 [17MY]

Ferko, Jacqueline and Jon: tribute to birth of child, E1860 [30NO]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H976 [28FE], H1849 [17AP], E284 [29FE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

Frisco, TX: Frisco Heritage Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

Fun Spot Action Park (business): International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Best Family Entertainment Center award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Government regulations: provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (H.R. 4116), H5163 [24JY]

Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H3448–H3451 [5JN]

Halliburton Co.: provide assistance to at-risk youth of Houston, TX, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

Health: health care programs funding, H1715 [28MR]

——— maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

HeartsApart.org (organization): tribute, E647 [25AP]

Hillsides Organization: anniversary, E1276 [18JY]

Hitchcock Center for Women Inc.: anniversary, E1375 [1AU]

Hmong Heritage Month: observance, E518 [30MR]

House of Representatives: prohibit sine die adjournment unless the President signs H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, with provisions of S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act as an amendment, H5306 [26JY]

Housing: authorize incremental vouchers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families (H.R. 3603), H907 [17FE]

Hrabe, Mark and Chianna: tribute to birth of child, H930 [17FE]

Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H6357–H6362 [14NO], E956 [1JN]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 1537), H3809 [20JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 5869), H3180 [30MY]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H1021 [29FE], H1144, H1149 [5MR], H2137, H2138 [26AP], H3749 [19JN], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

Kankakee County, IL: anniversary of Kankakee County Farm Bureau, E190 [14FE]

Lenihan, Brian and Keagan: tribute to birth of child, E559 [17AP]

Maine: referendum to allow same-sex marriage, H387 [2FE]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

McKinney, TX: Collin County Farm Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

Medicaid: prohibit reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for territories, E755 [9MY]

Medicare: clarify application of special enrollment periods and secondary payer rules to employer coverage of family members of employees (H.R. 6435), E1560 [19SE]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

Military Appreciation Month: observance, E760 [10MY]

Month of the Military Child: observance, E650 [25AP]

Morality and ethics: address issues relative to youth violence, H6837 [18DE]

——— value of personal responsibility versus Federal aid programs, H466 [3FE], H5926 [13SE], H6161 [20SE]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to Prince William County, VA, chapter, E936 [31MY]

Mother’s Day: observance, H2454 [9MY], H2638 [10MY], E769 [10MY]

National Adoption Month: observance, E1736 [6NO]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, H2145 [26AP], E533 [16AP]

National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]

National Council of La Raza: tribute to Las Vegas, NV, conference, E1171 [28JN]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, E1675 [2OC], E1713 [19OC]

National Family Caregivers Month: observance, H6349 [14NO], H6524 [29NO], E1791 [16NO], E1860 [30NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (H. Res. 242), E710 [7MY]

——— observance, H2457, H2458 [9MY], H3275 [31MY], E849, E857 [18MY], E965 [1JN]

——— recognize goals and ideals (H. Res. 659), H2717, H2718 [16MY]

National Guard: tribute to Vets4Warriors program, H5049 [19JY]

National Marriage Week: observance, H550–H554 [7FE], E151, E157 [7FE], E182 [13FE]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 593), E423 [22MR]

National Work and Family Month: observance, E1633 [21SE], E1656 [25SE]

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV): anniversary, E1715 [23OC]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

Nurses for Newborns (organization): anniversary, E600 [19AP]

Oakland County, MI: opening of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., facility, E506 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H1649 [28MR], H2041 [24AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H4872 [17JY], H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H6664, H6671 [5DE], H6683 [11DE], H6799–H6802 [13DE]

Older Americans Month: observance, H2825 [17MY], E819 [16MY], E826 [17MY], E861 [18MY]

Orchards Children’s Services, Inc.: anniversary, E712 [7MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4785 [11JY], H4830 [12JY]

——— impact on Medicaid funding, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

——— impact on tax burden, H4688, H4728, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4760 [10JY], H4778, H4796, H4799, H4800, H4815, H4817–H4824 [11JY], H6671–H6673 [5DE]

Peninsula Family Services (organization): anniversary of senior peer counseling program, E1355 [31JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1291 [8MR], H1376 [19MR]

Pine Tree Legal Assistance (organization): anniversary, E1238 [12JY]

Poe, Suzy and Kurt: tribute to birth of child, H1828 [16AP]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H34, H67 [18JA], H123 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H1855 [17AP], H3273 [31MY], H5927 [13SE], H6376 [15NO]

——— emancipate the poor by urging empowerment and self-reliance, H378 [2FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (H.R. 6620), H6646, H6647 [5DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174–H6185 [20SE], E1618, E1621 [21SE], E1657 [25SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (H.R. 4379), E570 [18AP]

——— reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3659), H315 [1FE]

——— require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H226, H315–H322 [1FE], E152 [7FE]

Reston, VA: anniversary of Reston Children’s Center, E361 [9MR]

Russia: ban on adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens as alleged retaliation for U.S. passage of Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H7457 [30DE]

San Leandro, CA: tribute to Davis Street Family Resource Center, E766 [10MY]

Santa Monica, CA: tribute to America’s Family Day, E1601 [21SE]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Snowball Express (organization): tribute, H6537 [30NO]

Social Security: require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 6021), E1139 [26JN]

Stoughton, WI: anniversary of Stoughton Area Senior Center, E711 [7MY]

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month: observance, E1673 [2OC]

Tampa, FL: tribute to Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E1623 [21SE]

Taxation: allow deduction and make refundable the credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (H.R. 4397), E572 [18AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (H.R. 3423), H1524 [22MR]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, H7361 [20DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3391 [1JN], H3657 [7JN], H4707 [10JY], H4855, H4856–H4859 [12JY], H4914, H4915, H4917 [18JY], H5023, H5025, H5073, H5074 [19JY], H5138, H5140, H5146 [24JY], H5210, H5211 [25JY], H5855 [11SE], E1290 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5320, H5321 [26JY], H5533, H5535, H5536, H5537, H5538, H5578–H5597 [1AU], H5634, H5660, H5674, H5689 [2AU], H6043 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6575 [30NO], H6716, H6751 [12DE], E1390 [2AU], E1432 [3AU], E1465 [10SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5538–H5552 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 844), H7531–H7536 [1JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H5595, H5596 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7518, H7519, H7520, H7526, H7536–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7575 [2JA], E2034 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5585–H5594 [1AU], H6685, H6687 [11DE], H7372 [20DE], E1390 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H5592 [1AU], H5783, H5784 [11SE], H5944 [13SE], H6171 [20SE], H6595, H6596, H6597 [4DE], H6626, H6659 [5DE], H6682, H6695 [11DE], H6708, H6714 [12DE], H6768, H6783, H6784 [13DE], H6836, H6837 [18DE], H7364 [20DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), H5305, H5306 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], H5533 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5867 [12SE], H6043, H6044 [14SE], H6563 [30NO]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), H7362, H7363, H7364 [20DE], E1997 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (H.R. 696), H923 [17FE]

——— provide alternative minimum tax relief, H5670 [2AU]

——— provide estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax relief, H5546, H5593 [1AU], H5646 [2AU]

——— provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system, H468 [3FE], H723 [14FE], H6620 [4DE]

——— provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system (H.R. 1040), H1265–H1270 [7MR]

——— rates, H592 [8FE], H660, H661 [9FE], H739 [15FE], H908 [17FE], H1119 [1MR], H1266 [7MR], H1735, H1736 [28MR], H2041 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2334 [8MY], H2578, H2620 [10MY], H4912 [18JY], H5757 [10SE], H5934, H5962 [13SE], H6043–H6045 [14SE], H6570–H6572, H6574 [30NO], H6783–H6785, H6799–H6802 [13DE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H130 [24JA], H162 [25JA], H472 [3FE], H605 [8FE], H806 [16FE], H960, H962 [27FE], H1828 [16AP], H1850, H1859, H1911 [17AP], H2109–H2116 [25AP], H2334 [8MY], H2718 [16MY], H3270 [31MY], H4856, H4857 [12JY], H6349 [14NO], H7552, H7556 [1JA]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes, H5757, H5759, H5760 [10SE]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit, H2613 [10MY]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (H.R. 1956), H1149 [5MR]

——— require that individual taxpayer identification number applicants submit their application in person at taxpayer assistance centers (H.R. 6523), H6236 [21SE]

TownSquareBuzz Foundation: tribute to ‘‘Red Shirt Fridays’’ campaign in McKinney, TX, to assist veterans returning from war, E419 [22MR]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), H4660, H4663, H4664 [9JY]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works, H5870 [12SE]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Marah Christian Counseling Center, E360 [9MR]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2727–H2729, H2732–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2707–H2711 [15MY], H2726–H2739, H2764–H2779 [16MY], E823 [16MY]

——— funding, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding for religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2736 [16MY]

——— protect victims’ identity to avoid retaliation, H2779, H2780 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4271), H1658–H1661 [28MR], H2143 [26AP], H2777 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2636, H2637 [10MY], H2705–H2711 [15MY], H2717, H2724, H2725, H2726, H2745–H2781 [16MY], H2818, H2826 [17MY], H3279 [31MY], H3947 [21JN], H5854 [11SE], H6044 [14SE], H6098 [19SE], H6258–H6261 [21SE], H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6716 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], E823 [16MY], E830, E831, E832 [17MY], E851, E865 [18MY], E881 [22MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726–H2744 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), motion to recommit, H2779, H2780 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), H2138 [26AP], H2253 [27AP], H3190 [30MY], H5322 [26JY], H6564 [30NO], E1713 [19OC]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], E549 [17AP]

West, Brandon: tribute to birth of child, E499 [29MR]

Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]

Wilson, Julian and Joy: tribute to birth of child, E1233 [11JY]

Women: health care for women, H348 [1FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031 [29FE], H1160, H1164, H1165 [6MR], H1218, H1270 [7MR], H1379–H1383 [19MR], H1398, H1399, H1400 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1475, H1485 [21MR], H1500 [22MR], H1651 [28MR], H1924 [18AP], H4803 [11JY], H5536, H5537, H5538 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], E464 [28MR], E506 [29MR], E1226 [11JY], E1369 [1AU]

——— impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606, E1618, E1636 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1497, S1498 [8MR]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (S. Res. 378), S607 [14FE], S803 [15FE]

Alaska: tribute to ‘‘Choose Respect’’ initiative to reduce rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, S2204 [29MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Armed Forces: limit increase of copayments for the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program, S7382 [4DE]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Cedar, Kenneth and Vanese: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Children and youth: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (S. 3321), S4372 [20JN]

——— issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (S. 3231), S3518 [23MY]

——— provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8666, S8667 [2JA]

——— establish (S. 3705), S8355, S8364 [21DE]

Congress: encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371 [4DE]

Crime: impose mandatory minimum sentencing for certain domestic violence and sex offenses, S2667 [25AP], S2791 [26AP]

——— provide transportation to crisis centers for battered women in rural areas, S3272, S3273 [17MY]

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: anniversary, S3898 [11JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (S. 598), S1842 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to obtain a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to incentivize healthier food purchases by beneficiaries, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4122, S4125, S4131–S4134, S4144 [13JN], S6087 [11SE], S7735 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S3832 [7JN], S7720 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (S. 2182), S1542 [8MR]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), S6868–S6870 [15NO]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate duplicate Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S2777 [26AP]

——— improve accountability of Violence Against Women Act grant programs, S2773 [26AP]

——— tribute to Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grants Program, S1704 [15MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

——— ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), S3287 [17MY], S8231 [19DE]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

——— fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (S. 3309), S4241 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), S6077 [11SE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, S7160 [29NO], S7284, S7286 [30NO]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

——— tribute to Caregiver Support Program, S5200 [19JY]

Depts. of Agriculture and HHS: establish dietary guidelines for pregnant women and children from birth until the age of 2, S4334 [20JN]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 414), S3655–S3657 [24MY], S4812 [10JY]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 432), S2660 [24AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent, S5178 [19JY], S6774 [14NO]

Economy: impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S7737 [11DE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S5123 [18JY], S5449 [26JY], S6083–S6085 [11SE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (S. 2252), S2483 [18AP]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

Family & Children’s Place (organization): tribute, S904 [17FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S2451 [17AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (S. 3513), S5987 [2AU]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 821), S1842 [20MR]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S13 [23JA], S1921 [21MR], S4889 [11JY]

——— reform, S4433 [25JN], S6570 [21SE]

Jewish Family Services (organization): anniversary, S4769 [29JN]

Johnson, Ryan and Amber: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6054 [10SE]

Medicaid: allow severely disabled individuals to be eligible for in-home care based on the income and assets of the individual alone, S3836 [7JN]

Montana: impact of increasing suicide rate, S7146 [29NO]

Morality and ethics: impact of violence on society, S8100 [18DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S6847 [15NO], S7638 [5DE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S6847 [15NO], S7638 [5DE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 546), S6012 [2AU]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 569), S6469 [19SE]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 433), S2660 [24AP]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 536), S5898 [1AU]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 462), S3236–S3238 [16MY], S3689 [4JN]

National Infertility Awareness Week: observance, S2812 [26AP]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 463), S3239 [16MY]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (S. Res. 570), S6469 [19SE]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 362), S222 [31JA]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 533), S5688 [30JY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S2680–S2682 [25AP], S3678 [4JN], S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5444 [26JY], S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302–S6304 [13SE]

——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe, S7658, S7659 [6DE]

——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (H.R. 6625), S8034 [13DE]

Nevada Military Support Alliance: tribute, S3129 [14MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S6322 [13SE], S6411–S6413 [19SE], S6476–S6482 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE]

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (S. Res. 355), S114 [26JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S3008 [9MY]

——— impact on tax burden, S4706, S4707 [28JN], S4735–S4737 [29JN], S4858, S4863, S4868 [11JY], S4924, S4935 [12JY], S5443 [26JY], S7789 [12DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (H.R. 6620), S8516, S8517 [28DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S8158–S8160 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6086 [11SE], S6407–S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6407, S6408 [19SE]

——— Executive order to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S4995 [16JY]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S. 3397), S5136 [18JY]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 382), S1143 [29FE]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (S. Res. 628), S8590–S8592, S8609 [31DE]

Senate: tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1925, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S2798 [26AP]

Shine Family Foundation: anniversary, S3777 [6JN]

Social Security: prevent fraud and restore fiscal accountability by improving improper payment rates, S2946 [8MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S2799, S2800 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (S. 697), S7300 [30NO]

——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (S. 577), S3397–S3399 [22MY]

——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (S. 577), unanimous-consent request, S3397 [22MY]

——— exempt certain family-owned farms and businesses from the estate tax, S7674 [6DE]

——— express that the value-added tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America’s economic recovery, S5939 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S3746, S3757 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4117 [13JN], S4405 [21JN], S4798–S4800, S4804–S4806 [10JY], S4835–S4842, S4851, S4857, S4885 [11JY], S4928, S4932, S4934 [12JY], S4991–S4995, S4998 [16JY], S5052, S5074, S5076–S5081 [17JY], S5102–S5103 [18JY], S5178, S5198 [19JY], S6485–S6488 [20SE], S7654 [6DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S5840 [1AU], S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent agreement, S8513 [28DE], S8584 [31DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 3420), S5264 [23JY], S5265 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5275, S5287, S5291–S5293 [24JY], S5324–S5327, S5330–S5339, S5345, S5349–S5353 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3401), S5167 [18JY], S5169 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform (S. 3413), S5238 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3393), S5090 [17JY], S5093 [18JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5238 [19JY], S5352–S5357 [25JY], S5421, S5441, S5442, S5445 [26JY], S5631 [30JY], S6877 [26NO], S6936 [27NO], S7128, S7132 [29NO], S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7408, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435 [5DE], S7643, S7677 [6DE], S7692 [10DE], S7714, S7727 [11DE], S7757, S7781, S7784 [12DE], S8323 [21DE], S8383, S8418 [27DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5265–S5268, S5270, S5271, S5275, S5277–S5288, S5291–S5294 [24JY], S5321–S5347, S5349–S5352 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent agreement, S5339 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), unanimous-consent request, S6418, S6419 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S6318–S6320 [13SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1523 [8MR], S1596, S1597 [13MR], S1650, S1651, S1660 [14MR]

——— impose special tax to finance war, S4406 [21JN]

——— make permanent certain tax cuts and relief for families making less than a certain income, increased expensing limitations, and alternative minimum tax relief (H.J. Res. 66), S8324 [21DE]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (S. 3427), S5305 [24JY]

——— prevent pending tax increases and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals, S2803 [26AP], S7672–S7674 [6DE]

——— provide permanent extension of tax relief and repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5102 [18JY]

——— rates, S547–S549, S551–S554 [13FE], S664, S683–S685 [15FE], S823 [16FE], S3392 [22MY], S3756–S3758 [6JN], S4794, S4795, S4798–S4800 [10JY], S4931, S4939 [12JY], S5903 [2AU], S6031, S6046 [10SE], S6088 [11SE], S6403, S6409, S6414 [19SE], S6478, S6479, S6508 [20SE], S7654–S7656, S7665 [6DE], S8025 [13DE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S85 [26JA], S140 [30JA], S233 [1FE], S2216 [29MR], S2302 [16AP], S2524 [19AP], S3110 [14MY], S3194 [16MY], S3298 [21MY], S3740, S3746 [6JN], S3804 [7JN], S4657 [27JN], S4784–S4786 [9JY], S4869–S4872 [11JY], S4919, S4920, S4934 [12JY], S5077–S5081 [17JY], S5170 [19JY], S5242 [23JY], S5323, S5343, S5344 [25JY], S6509 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S7654 [6DE], S8642 [2JA]

——— rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (S. 3667), S7703 [10DE], S8454 [27DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S4924–S4926 [12JY], S5336, S5340–S5345, S5357 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY], S5840 [1AU], S7695 [10DE]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S3068 [10MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), S6721 [13NO]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S2776 [26AP], S3678 [4JN], S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S5288–S5291 [24JY], S5843, S5844 [1AU], S6300, S6302, S6303 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), S3160, S3162, S3164 [15MY], S3227 [16MY], S3678 [4JN], S3958 [12JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY], S5845 [1AU]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S289 [2FE], S406–S408 [9FE], S1700–S1705 [15MR], S1895 [21MR], S1991 [22MR], S2204 [29MR], S2307 [16AP], S2698–S2720 [25AP], S2746, S2750–S2799, S2801, S2806 [26AP], S3160, S3162, S3164 [15MY], S3217, S3226 [16MY], S3272, S3273 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3678 [4JN], S3815 [7JN], S3958 [12JN], S4853 [11JY], S5288–S5291, S5295 [24JY], S5347–S5349 [25JY], S5422–S5424, S5444 [26JY], S5842–S5846 [1AU], S5968 [2AU], S6300–S6305 [13SE], S6521 [20SE], S6767 [14NO], S7207 [29NO], S7657–S7659 [6DE], S7698, S7699 [10DE], S7741 [11DE], S8034 [13DE], S8295 [20DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2370 [17AP], S2457, S2471, S2477 [18AP], S2519, S2530, S2533, S2534 [19AP], S2559, S2560, S2579, S2587, S2591, S2592, S2593 [23AP], S2613–S2616, S2630 [24AP], S2663–S2667, S2669, S2670, S2680–S2682 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), unanimous-consent agreement, S2697 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2338), S2603 [23AP], S2660 [24AP]

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Women: health care for women, S374–S379, S381 [7FE], S882–S885 [17FE], S1497–S1499 [8MR], S1821 [20MR], S5692–S5699 [31JY], S5806 [1AU]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 492), S4108 [12JN], S4173 [14JN]

Wyoming Taxpayers Association: encourage consideration of Cornerstones of Taxation document relative to reform of Federal tax code, S6733 [13NO]

Reports

Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization and the SAVE Native Women Act: Jane M. Smith and Richard M. Thompson II, Congressional Research Service, S2787 [26AP]

Reports filed

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2299) (H. Rept. 112–671), H6059 [14SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 112–641), H5524 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 844) (H. Rept. 112–741), H7565 [1JA]

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1910) (S. Rept. 112–257), S8203 [19DE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5858) (H. Rept. 112–517), H3479 [5JN]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 112–170), S3514 [23MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4114) (H. Rept. 112–486), H3161 [18MY]

Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5948) (H. Rept. 112–678), H6150 [19SE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4970) (H. Rept. 112–480), H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1925), S388 [7FE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1925) (S. Rept. 112–153), S1576 [12MR]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe: National Congress of American Indians, S7658 [6DE]

Statements

Violence Against Women Act Anniversary: Attorney General Holder, S6302 [13SE]

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Executive Office of the President, S2594 [23AP], S3228 [16MY]

Summaries

Ensuring Child Care for Working Families Act (H.R. 5188), E694 [27AP]

GAO Reports Addressing Violence Against Women Act Grants and/or Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, S2780 [26AP]

Testimonies

China Forced Abortion Policy: Guo Yangling, E1228 [11JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2726 [16MY]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5538 [1AU]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H. Res. 844, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act, H7531 [1JA]

H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirement, H6175 [20SE]

H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, H5578 [1AU]

H.R. 2800, Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program reauthorization, H5790 [11SE]

H.R. 3567, Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H315 [1FE]

H.R. 4114, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4663 [9JY]

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

H.R. 4201, Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3234 [30MY]

H.R. 4282, International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3448 [5JN]

H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, H2745–H2763 [16MY]

H.R. 5948, Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act, H6088–H6092 [19SE]

H.R. 6620, Former Presidents Protection Act, H6646 [5DE]

H.R. 6655, Protect Our Kids Act, H7313 [19DE]

S. 414, International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act, S3656 [24MY]

S. 1440, Dept. of HHS activities to reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity, S6869 [15NO], H7296–H7298 [19DE]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 3202, Dignified Burial of Veterans Act, S3287 [17MY], H7442–H7445 [30DE]

S. 3309, Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act, S4242 [18JN]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. 3331, Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act, H7457 [30DE]

S. 3393, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5087–S5089 [17JY]

S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act, S5216–S5218 [19JY], S5355 [25JY]

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), S8091 [17DE], H7450 [30DE]

S. 3667, rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA, S8454 [27DE]

S. 3708, Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Child Act, S8365 [21DE]

S. Res. 355, honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden, UT, Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant, S114, S135 [26JA]

S. Res. 362, National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, S214, S223 [31JA]

S. Res. 378, express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care, S704, S803 [15FE]

S. Res. 382, Read Across America Day, S1143, S1150 [29FE]

S. Res. 408, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 420, Gold Star Wives Day, S2399, S2451 [17AP]

S. Res. 432, Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans, S2658, S2660 [24AP]

S. Res. 433, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, S2658, S2660 [24AP]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 462, National Foster Care Month, S3236 [16MY], S3689 [4JN]

S. Res. 463, National Kids to Parks Day, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 492, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 533, National Work and Family Month, S5660, S5688 [30JY]

S. Res. 536, National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, S5883, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 546, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 569, National Character Counts Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 570, National Parents as Teachers Day, S6467, S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 587, support goals and ideals of Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S. Res. 595, support goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, S6805 [14NO], S7638 [5DE]

S. Res. 628, disapprove Russian law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment, S8590, S8609 [31DE]

FAMILIES OF FLIGHT 93 (organization)

Addresses

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7398 [4DE]

FAMILIES USA (organization)

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

Press releases

Consumer Groups Oppose H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3604 [7JN]

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S PLACE (organization)

Articles and editorials

Family & Children’s Place Has Money For Big Center, S904 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S904 [17FE]

FAMILY AND BUSINESS TAX CUT CERTAINTY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

Motions

Enact (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Families and domestic relations: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 6673), H6828 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Families and domestic relations: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H2725 [16MY]

FAMILY ASTHMA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6608), H6469 [27NO]

FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E152 [7FE]

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Amendments

Improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions

Improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

Texts of

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), H7450 [30DE]

FAMILY FARMER BANKRUPTCY TAX CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3545), S6340 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3545), S6342 [13SE]

Texts of

S. 3545, provisions, S6343 [13SE]

FAMILY PANTRY OF CAPE COD (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E941 [31MY]

FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL

Letters

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3884 [11JN]

FAMILY TELEPHONE CONNECTION PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6624), H6578 [30NO]

FAMINES

Remarks in House

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, E1802 [27NO]

FANG LIZHI

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 476, tribute, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

FANNIE MAE (Government-sponsored enterprise)

Articles and editorials

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions

Credit: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6467), H6231 [20SE]

Federal employees: prohibit certain employees from making certain purchases or sales of registered securities or certain related products and prohibit bonus payments to executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4009), H692 [9FE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see S. 2080), S494 [9FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Remarks in House

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, E201 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: decision to prohibit use of principal reduction by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prevent foreclosure, S5936 [2AU]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (S. 2080), S496 [9FE], S3463 [23MY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

——— prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S184–S186 [31JA], S304 [2FE]

——— suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

Reports filed

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

FANUCCHI, SARAH

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN]

FARENTHOLD, BLAKE (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3130), H159 [24JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H27 [17JA]

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Armed Forces: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H572 [7FE]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6536 [29NO]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1210 [6MR]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H1153 [5MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H6062 [14SE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H115 [23JA]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of State: designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1808 [29MR]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 3158), H5202 [24JY]

——— question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy (see H. Res. 635), H2274 [27AP]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H1209 [6MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1571 [26MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2570 [9MY]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H571 [7FE]

Government: require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1474), H3700 [8JN]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see H.R. 3429), H4775 [10JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H948 [21FE]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2329 [7MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1642 [27MR]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H2447 [8MY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H115 [23JA]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1915 [17AP]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3808 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements (see H.R. 2414), H79 [18JA]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1847 [16AP]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2647 [10MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. 1511), H1642 [27MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6234 [20SE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H2072 [24AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H28 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1916 [17AP]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H28 [17JA]

——— specify further conditions under which payment for services of a recess appointee may not be made from the Treasury (see H.R. 4364), H1914 [17AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see H.R. 6007), H5766 [10SE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H2329 [7MY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1154 [5MR]

Taxation: amend extension of temporary employee payroll tax holiday to give individuals the choice of whether to participate (see H.R. 3551), H903 [16FE]

——— clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2466), H3577 [6JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2033 [19AP]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2447 [8MY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1273 [7MR]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H950 [24FE]

Unemployment: require drug testing as a condition for application and receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3615), H513 [6FE]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H5860 [11SE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Interior: temporarily limit the authority to require or authorize the removal or movement of offshore oil or gas facilities (see H.R. 6208), H5326 [26JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6250), H5628 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Interior: temporarily limit the authority to require or authorize the removal or movement of offshore oil or gas facilities (H.R. 6208), H5327 [26JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (H.R. 6250), H5629 [1AU]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5203 [25JY], H6371 [15NO]

Remarks

Army: depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base, H5023 [19JY]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (H.R. 4389), H7335, H7336 [19DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5023 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2495 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit export of natural gas, H826 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H826 [16FE]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H4001, H4002 [26JN]

Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (H.R. 3378), H7334, H7335 [19DE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), H136 [24JA]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (H.R. 6016), H7324, H7325, H7326 [19DE]

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS: designate (H.R. 3772), H3999, H4000 [26JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5152 [24JY]

Government regulations: exempt regulatory actions that would lower prices for gasoline, diesel, oil, or other motor fuels from any regulatory freeze, H5266 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5233, H5266 [25JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4749 [10JY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during August district work period (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (H.R. 6260), H7336, H7337 [19DE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E809• [16MY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (H.R. 4062), H7326, H7327 [19DE]

Nowakowski, Arthur: Silver Star recipient, E317• [6MR]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Res. 775), H5973 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4749 [10JY]

Point of order, H7327 [19DE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7320, H7323 [19DE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (H.R. 6587), H7327 [19DE]

Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: designate (H.R. 3413), H1140, H1141 [5MR]

Public Interest Declassification Act: extend (S. 3564), H7323, H7324 [19DE]

Representative Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr., Post Office, Ravenel, SC: designate (H.R. 6379), H7333 [19DE]

Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 3276), H4000, H4001 [26JN]

Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building, Jupiter, FL: designate (H.R. 3637), H1139, H1140 [5MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2495 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2495 [9MY]

Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building, Abbeville, LA: designate (H.R. 3412), H3997, H3998 [26JN]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (H.R. 3869), H7333, H7334 [19DE]

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (H.R. 3501), H3998, H3999 [26JN]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1599• [21SE]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5549 [1AU]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3800), H136 [24JA]

Tributes

Diaz, Charley L., E679• [27AP]

Hall, Representative, H6450 [27NO]

FARGO, ND

Bills and resolutions

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 353), S75 [24JA]

Remarks in House

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, H11 [17JA], E94 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 353), S77, S78 [24JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 353, tribute to North Dakota State University football team, S77, S78 [24JA]

FARHI, PAUL

Articles and editorials

C-SPAN Founder Lamb Steps Down After 34 Years, E408 [21MR]

FARLEY, AUSTIN

Remarks in House

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

FARLEY, CHRISTINE HAIGHT

E-mails

Repeal of Obamacare Act, H4798 [11JY]

FARLINGER, MARK H.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E501 [29MR]

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR]

FARM RISK ABATEMENT AND MITIGATION ELECTION (FRAME) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3885), H439 [2FE]

FARM SECURITY AND RURAL INVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities that will make loans to consumers to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures to promote energy cost savings and rural development (see S. 2216), S1932 [21MR]

——— improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S2730 [25AP] (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 5825), H3103 [17MY]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (H.R. 5873), H3365 [1JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: promote biobased manufacturing, S4171, S4196 [14JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

——— Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

Texts of

S. 2225, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program reauthorization and improvement, S2003 [22MR]

FARMER, DAVID G.

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

FARMERS see Agriculture

FARMERS BRANCH, TX

Addresses

Police Week: Representative Marchant, E818 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.: grand opening of Farmers Branch, TX, campus, E433 [22MR]

FARMER’S PRIVACY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

FARMERS UNDERTAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LAND STEWARDSHIP (FUELS) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3158), H5608, H5609 [1AU]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 112–643), H5628 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3158, provisions, H5608 [1AU]

FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E437 [26MR]

Green Building Institute: tribute, E437 [26MR]

FARMINGTON, ME

Remarks in House

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Farmington (ME) Daily Bulldog: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

FARMINGTON (ME) DAILY BULLDOG

Remarks in House

Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce: Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

FARR, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1081 [19JN]

FARR, SAM (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3299 [31MY]

Articles and editorials

Dave and Wendy Banks Teach Villagers During Peace Corps Experience, Amy E. West, Monterey (CA) Herald, E293• [1MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1642 [27MR]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 3704), H28 [17JA]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H220 [31JA]

——— provide for a more structured and stable domestic agricultural labor market in the U.S. (see H.R. 3017), H4605 [28JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

Animals: disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 736), H5923 [12SE]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H803 [15FE]

——— protect birds, rats, and mice (see H.R. 6693), H7566 [1JA]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4869 [13JY]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H5292 [25JY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H6280 [21SE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H513 [6FE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see H.R. 1564), H4907 [17JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1134 [1MR]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 196), H220 [31JA]

Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 1888), H6344 [13NO]

——— lift trade embargo (see H.R. 1887), H6344 [13NO]

——— lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 1886), H6344 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3808 [19JN]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 4314), H1803 [29MR]

——— issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

——— require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H6062 [14SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2033 [19AP] (see H.R. 4816), H2329 [7MY]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1847 [16AP]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H6280 [21SE]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H1101 [29FE]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H5923 [12SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H2034 [19AP]

——— promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 2141), H3915 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 2607), H726 [14FE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 5742), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H79 [18JA]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H5712 [2AU]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H3363 [31MY]

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment on congressional power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 72), H79 [18JA]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H4656 [29JN]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H6279 [21SE]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 2738), H966 [27FE]

——— establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 2030), H4064 [26JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2234), H1741 [28MR]

Firearms: combat illegal gun trafficking (see H.R. 6195), H5291 [25JY]

——— enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 4190), H4656 [29JN]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H5631 [1AU]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5766 [10SE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H1543 [22MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6152 [19SE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3977 [21JN]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 3341), H571 [7FE] (see H.R. 5741), H5631 [1AU]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3734 [18JN]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H6001 [13SE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4776 [10JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1572 [26MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1210 [6MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1571 [26MR]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4828 [11JY]

Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3542), H727 [14FE]

——— provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H5078 [19JY]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H694 [9FE]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H3703 [12JN]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H6152 [19SE]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 2469), H4864 [12JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H1210 [6MR]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H5293 [25JY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2648 [10MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 748), H5713 [2AU]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (see H.R. 4063), H901 [16FE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H5712 [2AU]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: establish Skin Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 5716), H3267 [30MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H3578 [6JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H6397 [15NO]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6469 [27NO]

Postal Service: reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1018 [28FE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Rachel Carson Nature Trail: designate (see H.R. 6077), H5712 [2AU]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1741 [28MR]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see H.R. 6331), H6001 [13SE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H476 [3FE]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special days and holidays: provide that Washington’s Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year (see H.R. 2268), H3577 [6JN]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H4157 [27JN]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H5923 [12SE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1808 [29MR]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1978 [18AP]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H5712 [2AU]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H5766 [10SE]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H512 [6FE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H1978 [18AP]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H803 [15FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6152 [19SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H5711 [2AU]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1133 [1MR]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H4158 [27JN]

——— prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H903 [16FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Clear Creek National Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 6286), H5704 [2AU]

Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Clear Creek National Recreation Area: establish (H.R. 6286), H5708 [2AU]

Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1103 [1MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3190• [30MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), E1369• [1AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4020 [26JN]

Azama, Yo: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170• [28JN]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Santa Cruz, CA, chapter, E1025• [8JN]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161• [8FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1794• [29MR], H1899 [17AP]

California: anniversary of Monterey-Salinas Transit, E1551• [19SE]

——— tribute to Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve, E662• [26AP]

Central Electric Co.: anniversary, E1356• [31JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H3190• [30MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6642 [5DE]

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107• [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1899 [17AP]

——— WIC funding, H1899 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4952 [18JY]

——— security clearance process funding, H4952 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2214 [27AP]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2544 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2421 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to defend against challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2499 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2402 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2526 [9MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3319• [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4020 [26JN]

Diaz, Yethzell: University of California, Santa Cruz, Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652• [25AP]

District of Columbia: tribute to Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference and Rally, E1219• [10JY]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78• [25JA], E141• [6FE]

Firearms: gun control, H6823• [17DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4748 [10JY]

Hollister, CA: anniversary of Hollister Municipal Airport, E900• [30MY]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835• [17MY]

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6747 [12DE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3299 [31MY]

International Education Week: observance, E1760• [15NO]

International Women’s Day: observance, E342• [8MR]

King City, CA: anniversary of Mee Memorial Hospital, E1686• [5OC]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend, H6642 [5DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), H5611 [1AU], E1394• [3AU]

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581• [20SE]

Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Monterey County Free Libraries, E1512• [13SE]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1890• [17AP]

National Day of Silence: observance, H2013 [19AP]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: anniversary, E1581• [20SE]

National Oceans Month: observance, H3589 [7JN]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2709 [15MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6823• [17DE]

NOAA: Marine Debris Program funding, H6642 [5DE]

——— prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2430 [8MY]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2512, H2515 [9MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: recognize importance of instruction in foreign language and culture in development of training programs to protect against cyber attacks and intrusions, H3299 [31MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4748 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4164 [28JN]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1103 [1MR]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), H5434 [31JY]

Salinas, CA: tribute to DAR Santa Lucia chapter commemoration of Harvey House, E1018• [7JN]

San Juan Bautista, CA: anniversary of San Juan Bautista Old Mission Church, E1105• [21JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2402, H2421, H2430 [8MY], H2499, H2512, H2515, H2526, H2544 [9MY]

Sea Otter Awareness Week: observance, E1602• [21SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1890• [17AP]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, H5023 [19JY]

Veterans: tribute to Japanese-American men and women who served in the military during World War II, E277• [29FE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2709 [15MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2709 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2708 [15MY], E881• [22MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), H3190• [30MY]

Votes: position on missed, H3144• [18MY]

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712• [19OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 69), H3190• [30MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H20 [17JA], H112 [23JA], H5129 [23JY]

Statements

Pinnacles National Park Act: Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, H5434 [31JY]

Tributes

Bailey, John N., E537• [16AP]

Bare, William T., E988• [6JN]

Braff, Jeff, E201• [15FE]

Cochran, Jim, E1806• [27NO]

Collins, John T., E1902• [11DE]

Corpuz, Bernard P., E1111• [21JN]

Donohue, Dennis, E1831• [29NO]

Draper, Jean Leidig, E202• [15FE]

Emmons, Nancy M. Pierson, E1926• [13DE]

Griffin, Thomas H., E1808• [27NO]

Grothe, John P., E1384• [1AU]

Hernandez, Vilmar G., E1017• [7JN]

Horan, Larry, E276• [29FE]

Hovick, Marcia G., E164• [8FE]

Khalsa, Rama, E91• [31JA]

Lasnik, Joanne B. (Joey), E90• [31JA]

McCloud, Susan A., E540• [16AP]

Myers, John, E538• [16AP]

Nachbar, Luke S., E727• [8MY]

Pappas, Jaci, E259• [28FE]

Poindexter, Alan G. (Dex), E1477• [11SE]

Quigley, Kevin, E1580• [20SE]

Sumida, Mariko (Molly), E539• [16AP]

Tyler, Ronald H., E361• [9MR]

Tyler-Tigerman, Richard, E705• [7MY]

Tyner, Mike, E1910• [12DE]

Watkins, James D., E1386• [1AU]

Williams, Aaron, E1522• [13SE]

Woolpert, Bruce, E1362• [31JY]

FARRAKHAN, LOUIS

Remarks in House

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369 [1AU]

FARRAR, JONATHAN D.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S613 [14FE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Panama: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

FARRELL, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1089 [20JN]

FARRELL, PA

Remarks in House

Croatian American Civic Club: anniversary of ‘‘Hrvatski Dom’’ Croatian home, E1686 [5OC]

FARRINGTON, HAROLD, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

FARRISEE, GINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1359 [31JY]

FARROW, WILLIAM

Articles and editorials

Memorial Day Recalls Courage and Legacy of Gamecock and Tokyo Raider William Farrow, E909 [30MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E909 [30MY]

FASSETT, DONNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1831 [29NO]

FASTER ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS (FAST) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

Letters

Provisions: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

FASTER FOIA ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

FATHER’S DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E1045 [15JN]

FATTAH, CHAKA (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H182 [25JA]

Armed Forces: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H5711 [2AU]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H802 [15FE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H803 [15FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Colleges and universities: require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 1048), H1543 [22MR]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H440 [2FE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H1154 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H966 [27FE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2098), H903 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H1847 [16AP]

——— establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H6323 [2NO]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3578 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H1273 [7MR] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H187 [27JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H1210 [6MR]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H1153 [5MR]

——— provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H1807 [29MR]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4656 [29JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H376 [1FE]

Medicare: provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2715 [15MY]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H3171 [25MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3734 [18JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6280 [21SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H3267 [30MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H727 [14FE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H4605 [28JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H4656 [29JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H1306 [8MR]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Taxation: extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6318 [26OC]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H6312 [19OC]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H2072 [24AP]

——— extend the qualifying therapeutic discovery project credit (see H.R. 1988), H182 [25JA]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H5711 [2AU]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H4065 [26JN]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H6302 [5OC]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 938), H159 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

CBO: require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (see H.R. 4320), H1804 [29MR]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

International Water Safety Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 658), H2714 [15MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H1845 [16AP]

Philadelphia, PA: encourage the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to form an advisory committee to consider naming the hospital in honor of an individual or group of veterans (see H. Res. 625), H2031 [19AP]

Power resources: enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

Public debt: provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see H.R. 4349), H1845 [16AP]

Year of the Federal Lab: designate (see H. Res. 815), H6428 [16NO]

Constitutional authority statements

CBO: require long-term cost benefit analyses of introduced bills (H.R. 4320), H1806 [29MR]

Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (H.R. 4207), H1391 [19MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

Power resources: enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (H.R. 6314), H5709 [2AU]

Public debt: provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (H.R. 6643), H6680 [7DE]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (H.R. 4349), H1845 [16AP]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1694, H1728 [28MR]

Bureau of the Census: American Community Survey funding, H2508, H2509 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate in the American Community Survey, H2506, H2507 [9MY]

Chamberlain, Wilt: anniversary of 100-point National Basketball Association game, E245• [27FE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4173 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration and departmental management salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

——— Economic Development Administration funding, H2366, H2367 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding, H2363 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2364 [8MY]

——— Minority Business Development Agency funding, H2370 [8MY]

——— SelectUSA Initiative funding, H2542 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5938 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (H.R. 733), H6147• [19SE]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H2501 [9MY]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2395 [8MY]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423 [8MY]

——— Drug Courts Program funding, H2371 [8MY]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding through reductions in the general administration funding, H2377 [8MY]

——— funding, H2376 [8MY]

——— impose penalty on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program grants for States with Stand Your Ground laws, H2393 [8MY]

——— Internet Crimes Against Children task forces funding, H2392 [8MY]

——— John. R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program funding through reductions in NASA Mars Next Decade Program funding, H2497 [9MY]

——— legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2378 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for carrying out or enforcement of provisions of the Voting Rights Act on Federal preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or practices, H2546 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420, H2422 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2534, H2535 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to bring action against States for implementation of State law requiring voter identification, H2505 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to defend against challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2500 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2398, H2403 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to litigate against States on behalf of the NLRB relative to secret ballot union elections, H2501 [9MY]

——— Second Chance Act grant funding, H2391 [8MY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2494 [9MY]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, H6147• [19SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H7519 [1JA]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7409 [20DE]

EEOC: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce guidance relative to consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, H2502 [9MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2471 [9MY]

FBI: funding, H2362, H2425 [8MY]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4173 [28JN]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 779), H5938 [13SE]

Khan Academy (organization): tribute, E22• [17JA]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, E1059• [18JN]

Los Angeles, CA: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2540 [9MY]

LSC: funding, H2412, H2414 [8MY]

Marine Mammal Commission: funding, H2415 [8MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6384 [15NO]

National GEAR UP Week: observance, E1613• [21SE]

NIST: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AmTech) funding, H2372 [8MY]

——— Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H2538 [9MY]

NOAA: prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2430 [8MY]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2536 [9MY]

——— funding, H2410 [8MY]

——— Political Science Program funding, H2543 [9MY]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2511, H2515 [9MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Interagency Trade Enforcement Center funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2361 [8MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6384 [15NO]

San Joaquin River: restoration program funding, H2538 [9MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2425 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2354, H2357, H2358, H2361, H2362, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2367, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2376, H2377, H2378, H2391, H2392, H2393, H2395, H2398, H2403, H2410, H2412, H2414, H2415, H2416, H2417, H2420, H2422, H2423, H2425, H2430 [8MY], H2494, H2497, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2505, H2506, H2507, H2508, H2509, H2510, H2511, H2515, H2531, H2532, H2534, H2535, H2536, H2538, H2540, H2542, H2543, H2546 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2494 [9MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7519 [1JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H6577 [30NO]

Tributes

Ali, Russlynn, E1913• [12DE]

Black, Geneva A., E490• [29MR]

Logan, Thomas W.S., Sr., E372• [16MR]

McClenney-Brooker, Cheryl, E155• [7FE]

Mikulski, Senator, E405• [21MR]

FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

Independence Empowerment Center Inc.: tribute to volunteers, E956 [1JN]

FAWCETT, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians: Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230 [11JY]

FAYETTE, UT

Remarks in House

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28 [17JA]

FAYETTE COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Brooks, GA: tribute to Brooks Elementary School Veteran’s Day Program, E1710 [19OC]

FAYETTE SPIRITUAL AIRES (musical group)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1699 [16OC]

FAYETTEVILLE, AL

Remarks in House

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Remarks in Senate

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

FAYETTEVILLE, NY

Remarks in House

Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation: Dept. of State Museums Connect grant recipient, E1671 [28SE]

FAZL, MOHAMMED

Bills and resolutions

Taliban: prohibit release of certain Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until Muhammaed Omar has been turned over to U.S. custody (see H. Res. 529), H182 [25JA]

FAZZARI, MATHEW

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3813 [20JN]

FAZZINO, GARY P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1788 [16NO]

FDA MODERNIZATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S3873 [7JN]

FDA USER FEE CORRECTIONS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6433), H6137 [19SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6433), S6671 [21SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6433, provisions, H6137 [19SE]

FEDDER, DANIEL L.

Remarks in Senate

Master Sergeant Daniel L. Fedder Post Office, Pine City, MN: designate (H.R. 3220), S3291 [17MY]

Reports filed

Master Sergeant Daniel L. Fedder Post Office, Pine City, MN: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3220), S3233 [16MY]

FEDERAL AGENCIES see Executive Departments

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP.

Reports filed

Nomination of Bruce J. Sherrick to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S699 [15FE]

Nomination of Chester J. Culver to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S699 [15FE]

FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

Enact (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

Enact (H.R. 6083): consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Letters

Provisions: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5139 [24JY]

——— sugar price support program funding, H4660 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve crop insurance, H5656 [2AU]

——— include multi-year price decline protections in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, H4660 [9JY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5655 [2AU], H6225 [20SE]

Enact (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS related term(s) Public Welfare Programs

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5647 [2AU]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988, H989, H990, H991 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6017, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6065 [10SE], S6110, S6111, S6112, S6113, S6233 [11SE], S6259, S6260, S6275, S6276, S6277, S6278, S6279, S6280, S6283 [12SE], S6346, S6347, S6348, S6349, S6350, S6351, S6357, S6358, S6360, S6361, S6363, S6368, S6369 [13SE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5894, S5896 [1AU]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611, S3641 [24MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4424 [21JN], S4447, S4448, S4464, S4481, S4482, S4483 [25JN], S4640, S4641 [26JN], S4684, S4685 [27JN], S4727 [28JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S504, S505, S536, S538, S539, S540, S541, S543 [9FE], S570, S571, S572, S573, S574, S575, S576, S577, S581, S582 [13FE], S639, S640, S641, S642, S645, S646, S647, S650, S651, S652, S653, S654, S655, S656, S657 [14FE], S686, S687, S705, S706, S707, S708, S787, S788, S789, S790, S791, S792, S794, S795, S796, S797 [15FE], S860, S861, S862, S863, S864, S865, S866, S867, S870, S871, S872, S873, S874 [16FE], S913, S914, S919, S924, S925, S926, S927, S928, S1018, S1019 [17FE], S1051, S1052, S1053 [27FE], S1079, S1090, S1095, S1096, S1097 [28FE], S1151, S1152 [29FE], S1179, S1210, S1364, S1365, S1367 [1MR], S1385, S1386, S1387, S1389, S1392, S1395, S1396, S1397, S1398, S1399 [5MR], S1426, S1427, S1429, S1430 [6MR], S1463, S1464, S1466, S1467, S1468, S1470 [7MR], S1505, S1512, S1515, S1517, S1531, S1533, S1534, S1535, S1544, S1548, S1556 [8MR], S1573 [12MR], S1593, S1597, S1601, S1602, S1603, S1605, S1618 [13MR], S1647 [14MR], S1814 [19MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1750 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Analyses

National Rail System Preservation, Expansion, and Development Act, S1655–S1657 [14MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Census—Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring in Medical and Work Expenses, H6376 [15NO]

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

End Flood Insurance Program Uncertainty, S2994 [9MY]

Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study Finds, H1900 [17AP]

GOP Budget Doesn’t Even Say the Word ‘‘Veteran’’, E425 [22MR]

In the House, a Transportation Train Wreck, H527 [7FE]

More Businesses May Pull Plug on Welfare Cash Cards, H318 [1FE]

Puff, the Magic Drag on the Economy—Time To Let the Pernicious Production Tax Credit for Wind Power Blow Away, S6530 [20SE]

Republicans Blow With the Wind—Another Industry Wants To Keep Its Taxpayer Subsidies, S1453 [7MR]

Time for a Medicaid-Education Grand Swap, S3762 [6JN]

To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children, S2672 [25AP]

Town Turns Off Wind, Opts for Solar Energy, S670 [15FE]

Turbines in the Backyard—The Sound and the Strobes, S669 [15FE]

Weatherization Assistance Is Effective Investment, E1184 [29JN]

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

Wind Farms Multiply, Fueling Clashes With Nearby Residents, S670 [15FE]

Wind Power Faces Taxing Headwind, S5055 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3384), S4950 [12JY] (see S. 3395), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 4948), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 6167), H5130 [23JY] (see H.R. 6192), H5291 [25JY] (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (see H.R. 6233), H5524 [31JY]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

——— provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Armed Forces: pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— provide equity between regular and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 4177), H1304 [8MR]

Army: clarify authority to correct erroneous Army College Fund benefit amounts (see H.R. 6123), H4863 [12JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

——— prevent childhood obesity (see H.R. 6461), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (see H.R. 5868), H3266 [30MY]

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: terminate (see H.R. 6321), H5706 [2AU]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6506), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that have a certain cohort default rate from receiving veterans’ education benefits (see H.R. 5836), H3161 [18MY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

——— simplify the process for determining the need and eligibility of students for financial assistance (see H.R. 6558), H6276 [21SE]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1390 [19MR]

Credit: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (see H.R. 6395), H5999 [13SE]

Crime: consolidate, improve, and reauthorize programs that support families and victims in the justice system affected by domestic violence (see H.R. 3977), H640 [8FE]

——— support law enforcement training efforts on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and eliminate Internet sites that facilitate such exploitation (see H. Res. 649), H2645 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 6269), H5629 [1AU]

——— award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

——— establish grant program within rural broadband program (see S. 2275), S2243 [29MR]

——— establish the Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program (see H.R. 4012), H693 [9FE]

——— establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

——— expand coverage under crop insurance plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 6022), H4063 [26JN]

——— extend and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program (see S. 2126), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4085), H944 [17FE]

——— increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4333), H1804 [29MR]

——— prevent cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (see H.R. 6239), H5525 [31JY]

——— prohibit income deductions for controlled substances, including medical marijuana, when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see S. 3368), S4821 [10JY]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 5825), H3103 [17MY]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see S. 3602), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

——— require annual disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies in the public interest (see H.R. 6270), H5629 [1AU]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY] (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to make preloaded debit cards available for the purchase of certain goods and services (see H.R. 6675), H7264 [18DE]

——— issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List (see S. 3530), S6270 [12SE]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

——— amend Impact Aid Program to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

——— assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (see H.R. 6376), H5859 [11SE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

——— enable States to implement integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems (see H.R. 6703), H7429 [21DE]

——— encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

——— establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 6714), H7435 [27DE]

——— establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP] (see S. 2834), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA] (see H.R. 4628), H2123 (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5812), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

——— increase percentage of Federal education tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 3775), H26 [17JA]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S208 [31JA]

——— make grants to State-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) networks to expand STEM education (see H.R. 6517), H6275 [21SE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (see H. Res. 563), H965 [27FE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE] (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— reauthorize the course material pilot grant program under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (see H.R. 6709), H7435 [27DE]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies of the innovative technology loan guarantee program (see H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

——— establish a grant program for State and local governments to install solar energy systems (see H.R. 4622), H2123 [25AP]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements (see S. 3535), S6270 [12SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (see H. Res. 779), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H965 [27FE]

——— authorize grants to States for demonstration projects to expand State registries on childhood immunization or health to include body mass index (BMI) (see H.R. 6402), H5999 [13SE]

——— award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

——— eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a demonstration program to facilitate physician reentry into clinical practice to provide required primary health services (see H.R. 5888), H3404 [1JN]

——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

——— exempt Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from sequestration (see H.R. 6692), H7424 [20DE]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4083), H943 [17FE]

——— foster further innovation and entrepreneurship in the health information technology sector (see H.R. 6626), H6586 [3DE]

——— implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3436), S5381 [25JY]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (see H.R. 5194), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5624), H2443 [8MY]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 2192), S1733 [15MR]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (see H.R. 5188), H2271 [27AP]

——— provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see S. 3358), S4724 [28JN]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

——— require child care providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 4283), H1739 [28MR]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 4467), H2030 [19AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an interagency working group to improve coordination of Federal preparedness grants (see H.R. 5847), H3162 [18MY]

——— permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (see H.R. 5843), H3162 [18MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see S. 3614), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6381), H5922 [12SE]

——— provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

——— require section 8 rental assistance recipients to stay current with local taxes and authorize public housing agencies to divert such assistance to pay owners’ tax debts (see H.R. 6203), H5291 [25JY]

——— set-aside Community Development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (see H.R. 5521), H2320 [7MY] (see H.R. 6414), H6060 [14SE]

——— terminate authority to provide assistance under the Tenant Resource Network Program (see H.R. 6298), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (see S. 3365), S4821 [10JY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 5770), H2713 [15MY] (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5742), H2712 [15MY]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (see S. 3335), S4417 [21JN]

——— prohibit funding under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) and Public Safety and Community Policing Grant programs to certain agencies that use license plate readers (see H.R. 6302), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 6014), H3975 [21JN]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

——— strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 3693), S8203 [19DE]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches (see S. 3316), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6401), H5999 [13SE]

——— conduct a review of forms related to obtaining workers’ compensation benefits under the Federal Black Lung Benefits Program (see H.R. 4298), H1803 [29MR]

——— conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

——— establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

——— establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H1739 [28MR]

——— include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

——— transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see S. 2084), S494 [9FE]

——— establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program (see H.R. 4352), H1845 [16AP]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to nonprofit organizations for construction of facilities for temporary lodging in connection with the examination, treatment, or care of a veteran (see S. 3324), S4368 [20JN]

——— consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (see H.R. 6393), H5999 [13SE]

——— eliminate time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to certain educational assistance (see H.R. 4140), H1153 [5MR]

——— enable certain nonprofit organizations that serve homeless veterans to participate in the Grant and Per Diem Program to provide transitional housing or facilities for homeless veterans (see H.R. 5830), H3161 [18MY]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3429), S5304 [24JY] (see S. 3457), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6455), H6231 [20SE] (see H.R. 6563), H6284 [25SE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 3049), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4287), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member (see H.R. 4299), H1803 [29MR]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (see S. 3309), S4238 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— improve authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to blind veterans (see H.R. 5999), H3974 [21JN]

——— improve benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents (see S. 3308), S4238 [18JN]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— improve employment services for veterans by consolidating various programs (see H.R. 4072), H943 [17FE]

——— improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program (see S. 3348), S4674 [27JN]

——— improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time (see H.R. 6577), H6312 [19OC]

——— improve utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for veterans’ health care (see H.R. 4023), H725 [14FE]

——— make home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 4482), H2064 [24AP]

——— make permanent the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance (see H.R. 4300), H1803 [29MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see S. 3206), S3280 [17MY]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide veterans, when they electronically file claims for benefits, with notice that relevant services may be available to them from veterans service organizations (see S. 3052), S3042 [9MY]

——— require recipients of grants and other assistance for provision of housing and other services to homeless veterans to comply with certain codes (see H.R. 4079), H943 [17FE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4460 [25JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: establish a grant pilot program to provide housing for elderly homeless veterans (see H.R. 5861), H3266 [30MY]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see S. 3694), S8203 [19DE]

——— include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see S. 2283), S2243 [29MR]

——— provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters (see S. 3669), S7744 [11DE]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S5381 [25JY]

——— increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 3793), H78 [18JA]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see S. 3578), S6545 [20SE]

Employment: create a social services grant program to provide workforce development opportunities and training to people with barriers to employment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6427), H6060 [14SE]

——— establish a youth summer employment program (see S. 3273), S3838 [7JN]

——— make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 2226), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see S. 3549), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6405), H6000 [13SE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Families and domestic relations: establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2496 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

——— provide for Inspector General oversight for Federal entities not otherwise subject to such oversight (see H.R. 6723), H7516 [31DE]

——— require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 2085), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H692 [9FE]

FEMA: allow rebuilding of certain structures located in special flood hazard zones (see H.R. 6614), H6535 [29NO]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 2344), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 3050, 3051), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5740), H2712 [15MY]

——— improve assistance after a hurricane or major disaster (see H.R. 6542), H6276 [21SE]

——— reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 6728), H7565 [1JA]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

——— revise regulations regarding estimated cost of the assistance and localized impacts factors (see H.R. 5870), H3266 [30MY]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see S. 3678), S8041 [13DE] (see H.R. 4264), H1641 [27MR]

Financial institutions: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

Firefighters: modify training requirements for certain fire departments applying for Federal grants (see H.R. 5900), H3577 [6JN]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

Food: replace certain Federal nutrition programs with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 6518), H6275 [21SE]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Forest Service: resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program (see H.R. 3777), H26 [17JA]

Hawaii: permit Native Hawaiian Organizations to have status as HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 5729), H2645 [10MY]

Health: improve access to oral health care for vulnerable populations (see S. 3272), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5909), H3660 [7JN]

——— improve provision of telehealth services under Medicare and other Federal health care programs (see H.R. 6719), H7469 [30DE]

——— provide adequate technical assistance and other support to States for long-term care partnership program (see H.R. 6300), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (see H.R. 4242), H1541 [22MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H1497 [21MR]

——— repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H5705 [2AU]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to community development housing organizations for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 4144), H1209 [6MR]

——— develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (see S. 3513), S5977 [2AU]

——— preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-income families (see H.R. 4218), H1426 [20MR]

——— train public housing residents as home health aides and in home-based health services to provide such services to certain elderly or disabled public or federally-assisted housing residents (see H.R. 4220), H1426 [20MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy (see S. 3655), S7401 [4DE]

——— provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3986), H640 [8FE]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

——— restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

Income: improve effectiveness and performance of financial assistance programs, simplify application and reporting requirements, and improve delivery of services to the public (see H.R. 6420), H6060 [14SE]

International Boundary and Water Commission: reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating certain water projects (see S. 2290), S2392 [17AP]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide funding with a dedicated revenue source consisting of a tax on offshore oil production (see H.R. 3807), H114 [23JA]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H725 [14FE]

Lobbyists: prohibit use of appropriated funds for publicity, propaganda, or certain lobbying purposes (see H.R. 6520), H6275 [21SE]

Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act: amend (see H.R. 4253), H1542 [22MR]

Medicaid: expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 5566), H2442 [8MY]

——— increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 5800), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 6006), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6521), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide reimbursement to individuals and entities that provide voluntary non-emergency medical transportation to beneficiaries for expenses related to no-load travel (see S. 3586), S6545 [20SE]

——— reform payment to States (see H.R. 5979), H3914 [20JN]

——— require independent audits and actuarial services under managed care programs (see H.R. 6498), H6274 [21SE]

Medicare: allow chiropractors to provide items and services through private contracts (see S. 2304), S2545 [19AP]

——— allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 2057), S261 [1FE]

——— cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6413), H6060 [14SE]

——— enhance Medicare Advantage program integrity (see H.R. 4254), H1542 [22MR]

——— ensure any reform agreement maintains the program for citizens over age 55 (see H. Res. 666), H3162 [18MY]

——— ensure any reform agreement maintains the program for citizens over age 55 and that any such agreement should provide a detailed plan to end waste, fraud, and abuse (see H. Res. 675), H3480 [5JN] (see H. Res. 680), H3660 [7JN]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6274 [21SE]

——— establish a program to provide incentive payments to participating beneficiaries who voluntarily establish and maintain better health (see S. 2243), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6232), H5524 [31JY]

——— include information on obesity coverage in the Medicare and You Handbook, notify beneficiaries and providers of coverage of behavioral therapy for obesity, and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see S. 3699), S8302 [20DE]

——— permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (see S. 3496), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide parity to Puerto Rico hospitals relative to inpatient hospital payments (see H.R. 4065), H901 [16FE]

——— save and strengthen (see H.R. 6645), H6701 [11DE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1133 [1MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

——— exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H901 [16FE]

——— implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

——— provide a demonstration project under which beneficiaries are provided the choice of health benefits coverage and access to a debit-style card to purchase health benefits coverage and benefits (see H.R. 5994), H3974 [21JN]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see S. 2257), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 5989), H3974 [21JN]

Mississippi: add certain counties to the region represented by the Appalachian Regional Commission (see H.R. 4620), H2067 [24AP]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 484), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 655), H2646 [10MY]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

National Veterans Support Network: establish (see S. 3082), S3084 [10MY]

Native Americans: authorize appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 6708), H7435 [27DE]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 2037), S132 [26JA] (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 5981), H3914 [20JN]

——— permit access by individuals with covered pensions to certain disability benefits without penalty (see S. 3447), S5487 [26JY]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 3080), S3084 [10MY] (see H.R. 5745), H2713 [15MY]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (see S. 2202), S1734 [15MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H725 [14FE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE] (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6140), H5008 [18JY]

——— repeal the program of block grants to States for social services (see H.R. 6442), H6151 [19SE]

Public works: provide financing assistance for qualified water infrastructure projects (see S. 3626), S6744 [13NO]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H4827 [11JY]

Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: extend (see H.R. 6670), H6806 [13DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (see H.R. 4239), H1541 [22MR] (see H.R. 4276, 4281), H1739 [28MR] (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP] (see H.R. 6057), H4603 (see H.R. 6058), H4604 [28JN] (see H.R. 6064), H4654 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (see H. Res. 600), H1739 [28MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Rural areas: authorize a competitive grant program to implement and evaluate digital learning in rural locales (see H.R. 5732), H2645 [10MY]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (see S. 3672), S7976 [12DE] (see S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— ensure treatment of Brevard County, FL, as a HUBZone (see S. 2157), S1422 [6MR]

——— establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs (see S. 3194), S3234 [16MY]

——— establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

——— establish an Office of Entrepreneurial Support (see S. 3638), S6894 [26NO]

——— establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (see H.R. 5813), H3102 [17MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

——— extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (see S. 2364), S2731 [25AP]

——— improve entrepreneurial development programs (see S. 3198), S3280 [17MY]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6274 [21SE]

——— increase small business lending (see H.R. 5851), H3162 [18MY]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (see H.R. 3836), H186 [27JA]

——— provide for additional loan programs for veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5835), H3161 [18MY]

——— reauthorize the women’s business center program (see S. 3197), S3280 [17MY]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

——— submit a National Small Business Index to Congress to assess how policies provide incentives or impediments to small business development (see S. 3200), S3280 [17MY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

Senior citizens: encourage the use of locally grown food in meals programs (see S. 3592), S6545 [20SE]

——— improve public transportation services for seniors (see H.R. 4028), H725 [14FE]

——— provide for a Seniors’ Financial Bill of Rights (see S. 3621), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide for outreach and coordination of services to veterans (see S. 3619), S6625 [21SE]

——— strengthen programming, services, and outreach for diverse elders (see S. 3593), S6545 [20SE]

Small business: establish a loan program to assist and provide incentives for manufacturers to reinvest in making products in the U.S. (see H.R. 4102), H1016 [28FE]

——— provide exporting assistance (see H.R. 3976), H639 [8FE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

——— establish consistent requirements for the electronic content and format of data used in the administration of certain human services programs (see H.R. 6682), H7264 [18DE]

——— improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see S. 3651), S7401 [4DE]

——— permit hospitals to make incentive payments to physicians to promote quality and efficiency (see H.R. 6176), H5201 [24JY]

——— provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering service members (see H.R. 6445), H6230 [20SE]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1272 [7MR]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sound recording and reproducing: authorize assistance to U.S. independent music label companies to facilitate exports of recorded music by such companies (see H.R. 6652), H6765 [12DE]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 2150), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4149), H1209 [6MR] (see H.R. 4176), H1304 [8MR]

Taxation: close corporate jet depreciation loophole and use such savings to increase the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 4199), H1366 [16MR]

——— eliminate separate tax return forms for earned income credit, include certain information required by that form on appropriate tax forms, and compute earned income credit for taxpayers (see H.R. 4421), H2029 [19AP]

——— exclude from gross income certain State foster care program payments made to the biological parents of disabled children (see H.R. 4111), H1100 [29FE]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (see S. 3660), S7458 [5DE]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see S. 3243), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3769), H26 [17JA]

——— increase income limitations for student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 6010), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— prevent an unfair tax burden for veterans and homeowners who have received assistance from the National Mortgage Settlement (see S. 3224), S3515 [23MY]

——— provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 5187), H2271 [27AP]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (see H.R. 7), H218 [31JA]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

U.S. Housing Act: reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 (see H.R. 4145), H1209 [6MR]

Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see S. 2095), S494 [9FE]

——— require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Veterans: enhance and expand assistance to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (see S. 3349), S4674 [27JN]

——— enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 5833), H3161 [18MY]

——— exclude certain pension payments from consideration as income relative to certain housing assistance (see H.R. 6111), H4862 [12JY] (see H.R. 6361), H5764 [10SE]

——— exempt health care programs from sequestration (see S. 2128), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 3895), H475 [3FE]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S3630 [24MY] (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 4115), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 6008), H3974 [21JN]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (see H.R. 6631), H6622 [4DE]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 2104), S614 [14FE]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770 [10MY]

——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE], S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Cost Estimates

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018): CBO, S7016 [28NO]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Factsheets

Average American Wind Farm, S676 [15FE]

Histories

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program, H7494 [31DE]

Letters

Additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Airport and Airway Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H136 [24JA]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H136 [24JA]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula: A. Webster Demmert III, Klawock Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— Dawn Hutchison, Wrangell Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— John Gomez, Jr., Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Joseph D. Hamilton, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Myron P. Naneng, Sr., Association of Village Council Presidents, S695 [15FE]

——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S694 [15FE]

Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]

Dept. of Energy Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding: several organizations, H3454 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: George Sheldon, Dept. of HHS, S6050 [10SE]

——— Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Larry Snyder, Catholic Charities USA (organization), H2615 [10MY]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization: Senator Coburn, S6733 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Expansion Act: Representative Lee, H139 [24JA]

Ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S.: Calman Cohen, Emergency Committee for American Trade, H3046 [17MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3046 [17MY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension: Maurice Veissi, National Association of REALTORS, H2785 [16MY]

——— several organizations, S2994 [9MY]

——— several Senators, S2769 [26AP]

——— SmarterSafer.org (organization), S2994 [9MY]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding: Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, H3532 [6JN]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Debra S. Daniels, Joliet Junior College, H2237 [27AP]

——— James Gaffney, Lewis University, H2237 [27AP]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H2237 [27AP]

——— Senators McConnell and Kyl and Representatives Boehner and Cantor, S3696 [5JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H7494 [31DE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, S404 [9FE]

——— Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

——— Transportation Construction Coalition, S416 [9FE]

No More Solyndras Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6008 [14SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Marty Ford, The ARC of the U.S. (organization), H2617 [10MY]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Governor of Missouri and Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, National Governors Association, H985 [28FE]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H986 [28FE]

——— Richard P. Salmi, Spring Hill College, E296 [1MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, E1153 [27JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act: Mario Parker-Milligan, S2951 [8MY]

Surface Transportation Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1603 [27MR], H1755 [29MR]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

Use of public-private partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, Ed Rendell, and Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, Building America’s Future Education Fund, H2102 [25AP]

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act: Tom Hansen and Barbara W. Ballard, National Conference of State Legislatures, H318 [1FE]

——— Tracy L. Wareing, American Public Human Services Association, and Paul Lefkowitz, National Association of State TANF Administrators, H318 [1FE]

Wind power production tax credit extension: Colorado congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— Iowa congressional delegation, S832 [16FE]

——— several businesses, S6400 [19SE]

WIPA and PABSS Continuation of Services Act: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, E1186 [29JN]

——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., E1187 [29JN]

——— several Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities members, E1187 [29JN]

Lists

American Council on Education members, H986 [28FE]

Dept. of Agriculture duplicate Federal aid programs, H1676 [28MR]

Surface transportation extensions passed in the House of Representatives, H1756 [29MR]

Memorandums

Waivers Relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Earl S. Johnson, Dept. of HHS, S6048–S6050 [10SE]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5681 [2AU]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2246 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2799 [26AP], S3158 [15MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H995 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6022 [14SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5724 [31JY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5805 [1AU], S5901 [2AU], S6025 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6259 [12SE], S6396 [19SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4109, S4127 [13JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434, S4448 [25JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S382 [7FE], S686 [15FE], S1172, S1179 [1MR], S1518 [8MR], S1605 [13MR], S1650 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Press releases

CBO—Republican Surface Transportation Proposal Bankrupts Highway Trust Fund—Republican Leadership’s Bill Falls $78 Billion Short Over Ten-Year Period: Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H744 [15FE]

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

——— extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5139 [24JY], H5854 [11SE]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5650–H5658, H5681, H5697 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644–H5649 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), motion to recommit, H5682 [2AU]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments, H2144 [26AP]

——— repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (H.R. 1385), H701 [14FE]

——— sugar price support program funding, H3710 [18JN], H4660 [9JY]

Armed Forces: ensure access by members to information about health care coverage through Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H5033 [19JY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (H.R. 4329), E506 [29MR]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2827, H2828 [17MY]

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— impact of impending budget cuts on young children, E1904 [11DE]

——— maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, H2146 [26AP], H3489 [6JN]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, H806 [16FE], H6432 [27NO], H6565 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6666 [5DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7556 [1JA]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

——— ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Social Security benefits, H6473 [28NO], H6835, H6837 [18DE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on Social Security and Medicare benefits and trust funds, H417 [2FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation grant funding, H3408 [5JN]

Children and youth: require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (H.R. 494), H1668 [28MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: exempt certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities from decommissioning, H531, H532 [7FE]

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.: commend efforts to rebuild Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Plant after destruction by tornadoes in Alabama, E1433 [3AU]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

——— affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— anniversary of land grant college program, H3398 [1JN]

——— efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

——— impact of Government regulations on research, H5205 [25JY]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (H.R. 4210), H4117 [27JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

——— improve crop insurance, H5656, H5697 [2AU]

——— reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1657 [28MR], H1849, H1869, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H2574–H2577, H2579–H2581, H2606, H2623–H2625 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5027 [19JY], H5655 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H6225 [20SE], H6488–H6491 [28NO], H7405, H7406 [20DE], E551 [17AP], E584 [19AP], E612 [23AP], E908 [30MY], E1232 [11JY], E2025 [31DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H2605 [10MY]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 4280), H1644 [28MR]

——— tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

——— WIC funding, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H6487–H6491 [28NO]

Dept. of Commerce: expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include grants authorized by the Regional Innovation Program, H2368 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships, E1993 [21DE]

——— reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H585 [8FE], H4915 [18JY]

——— traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4957, H4958 [18JY], H5062 [19JY], E1288 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— allow States to regulate credit-hour and clock-hour programs, H989 [28FE]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (H.R. 6376), E1473 [11SE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), E595 [19AP]

——— develop a plan to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in financial aid programs, H991, H992 [28FE], E330 [7MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H988, H989 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H1851 [17AP], H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2451 [9MY], H2724 [16MY], H2825 [17MY], H3408 [5JN], H3488 [6JN], H3586, H3587, H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3664, H3692 [8JN], H3736, H3743 [19JN], H3811, H3812 [20JN], H3947, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023, H4024 [26JN], H4078, H4079, H4120 [27JN], H4612, H4613, H4619, H4620, H4626, H4636, H4637 [29JN], E613 [23AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H974 [28FE], H1813 [16AP], H1854, H1898 [17AP], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2056 [24AP], H2075, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2143, H2145, H2146 [26AP], H2244, H2258 [27AP], H2336 [8MY], H2721 [16MY], H3108 [18MY], H3398 [1JN], H3817 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2079, H2080, H2081, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2214, H2228–H2252, H2258, H2262–H2264 [27AP], H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2457, H2458 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], H3279, H3280, H3281 [31MY], H3365, H3366 [1JN], E676 [26AP], E705 [7MY], E721, E733 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2256–H2262 [27AP], H2340–H2344 [8MY], H3280 [31MY], H3817, H3821 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H2825 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H2335 [8MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN]

——— extension of reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4830 [12JY]

——— freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H980–H997 [28FE], E273 [28FE], E296 [1MR], E330 [7MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (H. Res. 563), H976–H980 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (H.R. 6669), E1928 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

——— reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), E71 [25JA]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

——— retain State authorization requirements for institutions with below-average graduation and annual completion rates, and above-average loan default rates, H990 [28FE]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

——— end loan guarantee program, H549 [7FE], H3744 [19JN]

——— ensure the innovative technology loan guarantee program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016, H6019–H6022 [14SE]

——— Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding, H3452–H3454 [5JN]

——— innovative technology loan guarantee program nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5930, H5932 [13SE], H6004–H6024, H6049 [14SE], E1549 [18SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), motion to recommit, H6022, H6023 [14SE]

——— prohibit Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

——— renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H3454, H3471 [5JN]

——— Weatherization Assistance Program funding, E1183 [29JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that a majority of individuals above a certain age have access to private long-term care insurance, H335–H337 [1FE]

——— establish the American Center for Cures, H4069 [27JN], H7571 [2JA]

——— extend the child and family services program (H.R. 2883), H3275 [31MY]

——— implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

——— make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

——— provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families (H.R. 5188), H3581 [7JN], E694 [27AP]

——— Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2606, H2613 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (H.R. 5843), H4014, H4015 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: allow public housing agencies to use operating and capital funds directly without going through the Operating Fund Financing Program, H4119 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4104–H4106 [27JN]

——— Community Development Block Grant Program Loan Guarantee Program funding, H4108 [27JN]

——— disaster relief funding, H4111 [27JN]

——— establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans, H6123 [19SE]

——— expand percentage of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding that can be used for demolition projects, H4117, H4118, H4123 [27JN]

——— Galveston, TX, low-income housing restoration funding, H4032 [26JN]

——— HOME Investment Partnership funding, H4109, H4110 [27JN]

——— homeless assistance grants funding, H4112 [27JN]

——— Housing Counseling Assistance Program funding, H4054, H4055 [26JN]

——— Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program funding, H4056 [26JN]

——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services, H4107 [27JN]

——— National Affordable Housing Trust Fund funding, H4032 [26JN]

——— Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program and Section 184A Native Hawaiian Housing Loan Guarantee Program funding, E1156 [27JN]

——— Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program funding, H4103 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce regulations against veterans’ preferences in Dept. of HUD financed housing for the elderly built on a VA campus or using a VA-enhanced use lease, H4144 [27JN]

——— Public Housing Capital Fund funding, H4101, H4102 [27JN]

——— Public Housing Operating Fund funding, H4102, H4103 [27JN]

——— require inclusion of owner-occupied units and rental units in property loss calculations used to determine disaster relief assistance, H4111 [27JN]

——— section 8 housing voucher program funding, H4100 [27JN]

——— veteran rental voucher assistance funding, H4634 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H2500, H2501 [9MY], E837 [17MY]

——— condition Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401 [3AU]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding through reductions in the general administration funding, H2377 [8MY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 5770), H2698 [15MY], H3737 [19JN]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

——— impose penalty on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program grants for States with Stand Your Ground laws, H2392, H2393 [8MY]

——— local community gang prevention funding, E735 [8MY]

——— Office of Juvenile Justice funding, E781 [11MY]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

——— prohibit State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H2524 [9MY]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), H6844–H6848 [18DE]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (H.R. 6062), H5514, H5515 [31JY], H5619 [1AU], E1401 [3AU]

——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (H.R. 2800), H5790, H5791 [11SE]

——— Second Chance Act grant funding, H2390, H2391 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (H.R. 870), H1859 [17AP]

——— expand the Senior Community Service Employment Program (H.R. 3749), E819 [16MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (H.R. 4308), H1796 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program (H.R. 4352), H6163 [20SE]

——— Federal Transit Administration formula and bus grants funding, H4041, H4042 [26JN]

——— Minority Business Resource Center funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization funding, H4033–H4035 [26JN]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), E83 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (H.R. 6393), H5970 [13SE]

——— deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (H.R. 210), E200 [15FE]

——— eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (H.R. 4287), E478 [28MR]

——— improve certain laws relative to employment and training of veterans (H.R. 2433), H3270 [31MY]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

——— revise enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or by service-disabled veterans, H5430 [31JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5206 [25JY]

——— make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, H3129 [18MY]

——— submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H5428 [31JY]

Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H4914 [18JY]

District of Columbia: prohibit publicly funded abortions, H4673 [9JY]

Economy: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H1004–H1006 [28FE], H6371 [15NO], H6756–H6758 [12DE], H7438 [30DE]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), E122 [2FE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H3149 [18MY], H6614 [4DE], H6865–H6869 [18DE]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201–H207 [31JA], H554–H560 [7FE], H715–H722 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116–H2121 [25AP], H6455–H6458 [27NO]

——— promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (H.R. 2315), H1925 [18AP]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (H.R. 6405), E1521 [13SE]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending, H4781 [11JY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6768–H6771 [13DE]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs, H7367, H7368 [20DE]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3535, H3536 [6JN], E1003 [6JN], E1029 [8JN], E1998 [21DE]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2782–H2787 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, H3250–H3252 [30MY], E932 [31MY]

——— National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4610, H4612, H4613, H4619–H4623 [29JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3554–H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3531, H3532 [6JN]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), H5737–H5740 [10SE]

Financial institutions: provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, H701 [14FE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

GAO: consolidate certain duplicate and overlapping Goverment programs, H1676 [28MR]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA]

Government regulations: prohibit funding for surveys in which money is included or provided for the benefit of the responder, H3462, H3463 [5JN]

Health: establish health savings accounts for all citizens, provide health savings account and high deductible health plan payments in lieu of certain benefits, and require immigrants to have same such plans, H798 [15FE]

——— importance of Federal commitment to health research, E1855 [30NO]

——— maternal and child health programs funding, E74 [25JA]

——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (H.R. 3000), H431 [2FE]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (H.R. 4242), H3799 [19JN], H4749 [10JY]

——— study impact of not having long-term care insurance on Federal, State, and local governments before repeal of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H333–H335 [1FE]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, H3664 [8JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (H.R. 632), H3507 [6JN]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY], H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Housing: authorize incremental vouchers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families (H.R. 3603), H907 [17FE]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6350 [14NO]

——— disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

Maritime Administration: Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program funding, H4051 [26JN]

Medicaid: funding, H1669, H1670, H1694 [28MR]

——— impact of increased funding obligations on States, H4747 [10JY]

——— increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (H.R. 5800), H3409 [5JN]

——— prohibit reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for territories, E755 [9MY]

——— reform, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

——— reform payment to States (H.R. 5979), H4731 [10JY], H5185 [24JY]

Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (H.R. 6413), E1533 [14SE]

——— enhance Medicare Advantage program integrity (H.R. 4254), E430 [22MR]

——— Medicare Advantage program funding, H701, H702 [14FE]

——— prohibit elimination of program, increased costs, or reduced benefits to seniors or people with disabilities, H1516 [22MR]

——— provide parity to Puerto Rico hospitals relative to inpatient hospital payments (H.R. 4065), H818 [16FE]

——— reform, H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1650, H1651, H1656–H1658, H1667, H1669–H1689, H1693 [28MR], H1771–H1773, H1784–H1788 [29MR], H1863–H1870 [17AP], H1922 [18AP], E502 [29MR], E612 [23AP], E769 [10MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (H.R. 1589), H1155 [6MR], H3735 [19JN], H5203 [25JY]

Members of Congress: require Members who repeal Federal benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H3593, H3596, H3597 [7JN]

——— require Members who repeal health care benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H4806, H4807 [11JY]

Mental health: improve diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, H6856 [18DE], H7273 [19DE]

——— treatment programs funding, H5138 [24JY], H7280 [19DE], E1951 [19DE]

Montgomery GI Bill: anniversary, H3272 [31MY], E958 [1JN]

Morality and ethics: value of personal responsibility versus Federal aid programs, H466 [3FE], H5926 [13SE], H6161 [20SE]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: observance, H5933 [13SE], E1610, E1616 [21SE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: expand eligibility period for Lackawanna, NY, Bethlehem Steel workers for Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, H1399 [20MR], H5209 [25JY]

National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content, H5014 [19JY]

National School Breakfast Week: observance, H1166 [6MR], E332 [7MR], E349, E352, E354 [8MR]

National School Lunch Week: observance, H1211 [7MR]

NeighborWorks America (organization): funding, H4122, H4123 [27JN]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H717 [14FE], H2537, H2538 [9MY]

NOAA: Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding, H2375 [8MY]

NSF: education programs funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program funding, H2415 [8MY]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

Oakland County, MI: opening of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., facility, E506 [29MR]

Obama, President: importance of manufacturing jobs, H191 [31JA], H444 [3FE], H1276 [8MR]

Older Americans Act: anniversary, E1217 [10JY]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4673–H4677 [9JY]

——— impact on Medicaid funding, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

——— prevent Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program repeal if failure to implement program would increase Medicaid spending, H337 [1FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (H.R. 5981), E1093 [20JN]

——— pension funding relief reforms, H4627, H4628, H4629 [29JN]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H106 [23JA]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H1855 [17AP], H3273 [31MY], H5927 [13SE], H6376 [15NO]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production, H1800 [29MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H3994–H3997 [26JN], H4079 [27JN], H4625 [29JN], E1153 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174–H6185 [20SE], E1618, E1621 [21SE], E1657 [25SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (H.R. 5824), H2820 [17MY]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (H.R. 4379), E570 [18AP]

——— reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3659), H315 [1FE]

——— require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H226, H315–H322 [1FE], E152 [7FE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045–H3049 [17MY], E910 [30MY]

——— ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (H.R. 3533), H202 [31JA]

Religion: role of tenets of faith in establishing policies to provide social services and welfare programs, H224 [1FE]

Research: ensure continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector (H.R. 3699), E252, E253 [27FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and Highway Trust Fund programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 14), H1448 [21MR], H1519, H1520 [22MR], H1586, H1594, H1595, H1603–H1608 [27MR], H1645, H1650, H1668, H1669 [28MR], H1746, H1747, H1750, H1756–H1761 [29MR], H1927, H1928, H1930, H1935 [18AP], H1994 [19AP], E418 [22MR], E513, E514 [30MR], E539 [16AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4239), H1600–H1609 [27MR], H1755, H1775, H1776 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4276), H1755 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), H1751–H1762 [29MR], E513, E514 [30MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), consideration (H. Res. 600), H1744–H1751 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817, H3881 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025, H4041 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3788–H3797 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN], E1149 [27JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 6064), H4637 [29JN]

——— obligate Highway Trust Fund funding equal to level of CBO projected Federal gas tax revenues, H3652–H3658 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for construction of highways in foreign countries and for Birmingham, AL, beltway, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Roswell Park Cancer Institute: cancer vaccine research funding, H129 [24JA], H6472 [28NO]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (H.R. 5813), E837 [17MY]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (H.R. 6504), H6838–H6840 [18DE]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (H.R. 3836), E84 [27JA]

——— provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (H.R. 3042), E1544 [14SE]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

Small business: establish a loan program to assist and provide incentives for manufacturers to reinvest in making products in the U.S. (H.R. 4102), H4720 [10JY]

——— stimulate growth through accelerating Federal payments, reducing paperwork, improving access to loans and tax credits, and increasing investment expensing, E1229 [11JY]

Social Security: cost-of-living adjustments, H6613 [4DE]

——— prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7278, H7309–H7313 [19DE], H7416 [20DE], E2003 [27DE]

——— repeal Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements, H2623 [10MY]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (H.R. 4160), H5184, H5185 [24JY]

——— solvency, H2079 [25AP], H6795–H6797 [13DE]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (H.R. 6061), E1185 [29JN]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for wind power, H4660 [9JY], H5870, H5871, H5872 [12SE], H6022, H6023 [14SE], H6171 [20SE], H6348, H6349 [14NO], H6380 [15NO], H6538 [30NO], H6707, H6713, H6714 [12DE], H6797 [13DE], E1208 [9JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, repealing fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, and terminating certain direct payments to farmers, H5958, H5960, H5962 [13SE]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H557 [7FE], H754 [15FE], H1006 [28FE], H1928, H1929 [18AP], H2232, H2233, H2235–H2239, H2252 [27AP], H2605 [10MY], H3959 [21JN], E721 [8MY]

Texas: impact of decision not to expand Medicaid coverage of uninsured citizens, H4788 [11JY]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Harrisburg, IL, H1079 [29FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H201–H207 [31JA], H386 [2FE], H461–H463 [3FE], H477 [6FE], H526 [7FE], H632, H635 [8FE], H662 [9FE], H699, H720, H721 [14FE], H731, H732, H737, H739, H759 [15FE], H818, H894–H897 [16FE], H930 [17FE], H952 [27FE], H978 [28FE], H1161, H1189, H1190 [6MR], H1221 [7MR], H1433, H1448 [21MR], H1595, H1603–H1607 [27MR], H1668 [28MR], H1748, H1749, H1755–H1760 [29MR], H1934–H1937 [18AP], E213, E217 [16FE], E514 [30MR]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H750 [15FE]

——— encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in infrastructure projects, H2102 [25AP]

——— extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE], E71 [25JA]

——— importance of public transit program funding, H1004 [28FE]

Transportation Security Administration: funding, H3546, H3547 [6JN], H3644 [7JN]

——— privatization proposals, H447 [3FE]

——— reform, H3547 [6JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H55 [18JA], H122, H142 [24JA], H229 [1FE], H519 [7FE], H590, H591, H592, H616–H623 [8FE], H659 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], H907–H912, H921, H923, H926 [17FE], H3582 [7JN], H6566, H6568 [30NO], H6619 [4DE], H7272 [19DE], H7555 [1JA], E101 [31JA], E159 [8FE], E278 [29FE], E1958 [19DE]

——— provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 589), H138 [24JA], H226 [1FE], H732 [15FE]

——— require all money withdrawn from States’ unemployment funds be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, H356–H361 [1FE]

——— require drug testing as a condition for application and receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H360, H361 [1FE]

——— require enrollment in a program leading to a high school diploma or GED as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H360, H361 [1FE], H444 [3FE]

Veterans: exclude certain pension payments from consideration as income relative to certain housing assistance (H.R. 6361), H6121–H6124 [19SE]

——— improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

——— recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, H1276 [8MR], H3340, H3341 [31MY], H5295 [26JY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, H7279 [19DE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (H.R. 6008), H5138 [24JY]

Virgin Islands: provide energy crisis relief (H.R. 6631), E1875 [4DE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], E549 [17AP]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4048–H4050 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S5836 [1AU], S6314 [13SE], S8118 [18DE], S8437 [27DE], S8482, S8483, S8485, S8497 [28DE]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (S. 3395), S5810 [1AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), S5946 [2AU]

——— phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (S. 25), S606 [14FE]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S4393 [21JN]

——— promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

——— sugar price support program funding, S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4118–S4125, S4130 [13JN], S4349 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Appropriations: prohibit use of emergency spending for persons having serious delinquent tax debts or for deceased individuals, S8433, S8434, S8439 [27DE]

Armed Forces: improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S3504 [23MY]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

BIA: revised funding formula for Indian Reservation Roads program, S692–S696 [15FE]

Bridges: repairs and reconstruction funding, S4619 [26JN]

Budget: impact of entitlement programs, S3219 [16MY]

——— impact of sequestration, S8566 [31DE]

——— maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, S6486–S6488 [20SE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— reduce discretionary spending limits to offset Highway Trust Fund spending, S1517, S1518, S1530, S1531 [8MR], S1604, S1605 [13MR]

——— reform entitlement programs, S590, S591 [14FE], S685 [15FE], S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S6771 [14NO], S7133 [29NO], S7421 [5DE], S7665 [6DE], S7760 [12DE], S8241 [20DE], S8614 [1JA]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (S. 3231), S3518 [23MY]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

——— efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S2069 [27MR], S2535 [19AP], S2671, S2674 [25AP], S2955 [8MY], S5632–S5635 [30JY], S7675 [6DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (S. 2032), S44 [23JA], S3742 [6JN]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow communities with rural development project loans to apply for certain other types of loans, S4281 [19JN]

——— allow community land grant-mercedes and land grant councils access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— allow frontier communities access to rural development program funding, S4391 [21JN]

——— allow States to obtain a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to incentivize healthier food purchases by beneficiaries, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4196 [14JN], S4344, S4345 [20JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

——— Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, S4135, S4139–S4141 [13JN]

——— consolidation and streamlining of conservation programs, S4139 [13JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— eliminate Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

——— end State bonus payments for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— establish a pilot loan program to assist organizations providing healthful food for the hungry, S4345, S4346 [20JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S4143 [13JN]

——— extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— Farmers Market Promotion Program funding, S4357 [20JN]

——— improve crop insurance, S3230 [16MY], S4195, S4198 [14JN], S5201 [19JY], S5836 [1AU]

——— improve livestock forage disaster plan, S4267, S4268 [19JN]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4264 [19JN], S4337 [20JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3950–S3952 [12JN], S4263 [19JN], S4355, S4356 [20JN]

——— limit farm subsidy payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4273 [19JN]

——— limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

——— price support programs for milk, S8346 [21DE]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

——— prohibit any entity receiving a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project from receiving any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project, S4275 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4270, S4271 [19JN]

——— prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

——— provide Non-Insured Disaster Program funding to eligible producers facing a loss due to freeze or frost, S4338 [20JN]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

——— reform Federal grazing fees, S3935 [12JN]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (S. 3602), S6553 [20SE]

——— replace dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) programs with a program to protect dairy producer income and establish a dairy market stabilization program, S4407 [21JN]

——— require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

——— require the FCIC provide insurance to organic crops similar in terms and conditions provided for other crops, S4335 [20JN]

——— Rural Energy for America Program funding, S4170 [14JN]

——— Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program funding, S4390 [21JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3754 [6JN], S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4119, S4122, S4125, S4131–S4134, S4144 [13JN], S4278 [19JN], S4352 [20JN], S4393 [21JN], S6087 [11SE], S7735 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S3832 [7JN], S7720 [11DE]

——— The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4346 [20JN]

——— value-added grant program funding, S4267 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

——— award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

——— clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2589 [23AP], S2671 [25AP], S3190, S3216 [16MY], S4188 [14JN], S4627 [26JN], S4710 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4757 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3268 [17MY], S3671 [4JN], S3696 [5JN], S3804 [7JN], S4380 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2051), S212 [31JA], S2373 [17AP], S2722 [25AP], S3059 [10MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2660 [24AP], S2664, S2667 [25AP], S3536, S3538, S3609–S3612 [24MY], S3677 [4JN], S3834 [7JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799, S2802 [26AP], S2891–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2948, S2951–S2959 [8MY], S2989, S2996–S2998, S3000, S3001, S3003–S3008, S3011–S3035 [9MY], S3053–S3057, S3059–S3062 [10MY], S3181, S3200 [16MY], S3261–S3264, S3268 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3410 [22MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), unanimous-consent agreement, S3479 [23MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2675, S2733, S2742 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2834), S2946 [8MY]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

Dept. of Energy: end loan guarantee program and apply savings to deficit reduction and highway bridge program, S2048 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care, S1083–S1085 [28FE], S1180 [1MR]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services, S1180 [1MR]

——— provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (S. 3358), S4726 [28JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (S. 3614), S6629 [21SE]

——— provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (S. 3583), S6549 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (S. 3365), S4823 [10JY]

——— eliminate duplicate Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S2777 [26AP]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 2554), S2930 [7MY]

——— improve accountability of Violence Against Women Act grant programs, S2773 [26AP]

——— improve administration of grants to States under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program and ensure that all criminal defendants receive adequate representation (S. 3335), S4421 [21JN]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), S8516 [28DE]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a pilot program to provide veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, S6256 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program and the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act, S1525–S1528 [8MR], S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR]

——— recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Dept. of Transportation: allow funds to be used to repair or reconstruct a bridge on non-National Highway Systems Federal-aid highways, S1188 [1MR]

——— establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway, S665 [15FE]

——— off-system bridge program funding, S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

——— ensure veterans jobs corps program counselors are available to veterans in rural areas, S6315 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3429), S5319 [24JY], S5321 [25JY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY], S6260 [12SE], S6289–S6292, S6294, S6296, S6298, S6315–S6318, S6330 [13SE], S6393, S6395–S6405 [19SE], S6488 [20SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5805, S5825 [1AU], S5921, S5934, S5950 [2AU], S6025 [10SE], S6075, S6077, S6080–S6083, S6095 [11SE], S6246–S6249, S6254–S6259 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), unanimous-consent agreement, S6332 [13SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), unanimous-consent request, S6260, S6261 [12SE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (S. 3049), S3044 [9MY]

——— fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— implementation of Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, S4930 [12JY]

——— improve assistance provided to homeless veterans (S. 3309), S4241 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program (S. 3348), S4682 [27JN]

——— improve veterans assistance programs, S5154 [18JY]

——— provide assistance to caregivers of veterans and improve the provision of health care to veterans (S. 1963), S6077 [11SE]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

——— tribute to Caregiver Support Program, S5200 [19JY]

——— veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7146 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4461–S4463 [25JN], S4719 [28JN], S6719 [13NO]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: require notification of Committee on Appropriations (House) and Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and the public of projects selected for certain grants, S8431, S8441 [27DE]

Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, S8274 [20DE]

Diseases: increase immunization rates (S. 3344), S4675 [27JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S8245–S8248 [20DE]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, S6410 [19SE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 3673), S7978 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

——— reform and strengthen investments in education and employment programs, S8296 [20DE]

Education: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S823 [16FE], S3123 [14MY], S4814 [10JY]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S382 [7FE]

——— extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S3144 [15MY]

——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8308 [20DE], S8357 [21DE]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5894, S5896 [1AU]

FEMA: allow rebuilding in flood velocity zones under correct elevation and standards, S4699 [28JN]

——— clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

——— delay mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements until evaluation of levee and dam strength and efficiency can be completed, S4664 [27JN]

——— economic impact on property owners of inclusion in certain floodplains, S3407 [22MY]

——— ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program, S4758 [29JN]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611 [24MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), S2660 [24AP], S2768 [26AP], S2993–S2995 [9MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), unanimous-consent request, S3159, S3160 [15MY]

——— improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

——— make flood insurance more affordable for those on fixed-incomes and lower and middle-income families, S4699 [28JN]

——— mapping of floodplain areas, S3406, S3407 [22MY]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

——— require mandatory purchase of flood insurance in residual risk areas, S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4699, S4710, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4755, S4757 [29JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S3406–S3408 [22MY], S3478, S3479 [23MY], S3535 [24MY], S4446–S4448 [25JN], S4601, S4627 [26JN], S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S3964 [12JN], S4163 [14JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to recommit, S4448 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), unanimous-consent agreement, S4388, S4424 [21JN], S4446 [25JN]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), S8036 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

Financial institutions: provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, S361 [7FE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

Floods: anniversary of Souris River flooding in North Dakota, S4415 [21JN]

GAO: study effect of applying mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements to areas of residual risk and voluntary community-based flood insurance options, S4663–S4667 [27JN]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2211 [29MR]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment, S1592 [13MR]

Housing: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (S. 3513), S5987 [2AU]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8273, S8274 [20DE]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Medicaid: allow severely disabled individuals to be eligible for in-home care based on the income and assets of the individual alone, S3836 [7JN]

——— expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

——— funding, S2896–S2898, S2904 [7MY], S2940 [8MY], S3192 [16MY]

——— impact of increased funding obligations on States, S2942 [8MY], S3761 [6JN], S4706 [28JN], S4736 [29JN], S5111 [18JY], S6614–S6616 [21SE]

——— reform, S6297 [13SE], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7779 [12DE]

Medicare: establish a program to provide incentive payments to participating beneficiaries who voluntarily establish and maintain better health (S. 2243), S2233 [29MR]

——— Medicare Advantage program funding, S2675 [25AP]

——— permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (S. 3496), S5986 [2AU]

——— reform, S2231 [29MR], S3190, S3192, S3196 [16MY], S6032, S6046 [10SE]

Motor vehicles: importance of manufacturing jobs, S560 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S3419 [22MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 484), S3798, S3799 [6JN]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, S5105 [18JY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 2037), S133 [26JA]

——— reauthorize and improve (S. 3562), S6460 [19SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S1880, S1881 [21MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (S. 2202), S1737 [15MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE], S7025–S7029 [28NO]

——— improve (H.R. 4018), S4781 [29JN], S4783 [9JY]

——— improve (S. 1696), S1921 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S8158–S8160 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6086 [11SE], S6407–S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6407, S6408 [19SE]

——— Executive order to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S4995 [16JY]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S. 3397), S5136 [18JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2209–S2212 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S364–S366 [7FE], S423–S486 [9FE], S545, S550, S559, S561 [13FE], S585, S587, S593–S595, S599, S605, S607, S609 [14FE], S661–S665, S671, S672, S685–S690, S692–S697 [15FE], S818–S822, S826, S832, S836–S838, S842 [16FE], S880, S885, S886, S892 [17FE], S1072, S1073, S1077–S1083, S1085 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112–S1139, S1141, S1142, S1155, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173, S1179, S1188, S1189 [1MR], S1371–S1373 [2MR], S1376 [5MR], S1405, S1407–S1410 [6MR], S1434, S1435, S1437, S1440–S1443, S1448–S1452 [7MR], S1495–S1497, S1502–S1536 [8MR], S1561–S1564, S1572, S1573 [12MR], S1583, S1589–S1606, S1608, S1609 [13MR], S1639, S1641, S1644, S1645, S1647–S1662, S1667 [14MR], S1729 [15MR], S1877 [21MR], S1955, S1986–S1988 [22MR], S2009, S2013 [26MR], S2049, S2050, S2056–S2059, S2062, S2076 [27MR], S2135, S2149, S2157 [28MR], S2202–S2204, S2206, S2208, S2209 [29MR], S2314 [16AP], S2384–S2386 [17AP], S2458, S2476, S2487 [18AP], S2590 [23AP], S3067 [10MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S400–S406, S414–S417, S420–S423 [9FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), unanimous-consent agreement, S838 [16FE], S1455 [7MR], S1573 [12MR], S1814 [19MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), unanimous-consent request, S1409, S1410 [6MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2052 [27MR], S2202–S2204, S2206, S2208–S2212 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), unanimous-consent request, S2209–S2211 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S3744 [6JN], S3813, S3815, S3827 [7JN], S3957 [12JN], S4114–S4118 [13JN], S4165, S4195 [14JN], S4452 [25JN], S4659 [27JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), insert S. 1813 language in lieu, S2615 [24AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 6064), S4779 [29JN]

——— increase Federal cost share for emergency relief permanent repairs in extreme disasters, S1648 [14MR]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs, S4933 [12JY]

——— establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

——— expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (S. 2364), S2732 [25AP]

——— extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program, S4876 [11JY]

——— improve entrepreneurial development programs (S. 3198), S3281 [17MY]

——— reauthorize the women’s business center program (S. 3197), S3281 [17MY]

——— reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S4927 [12JY], S8429 [27DE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (S. 2172), S1462 [7MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize, S666 [15FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S4434 [25JN]

——— tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S1644 [14MR]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189, S191 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1518, S1528 [8MR]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (S. 3651), S7669 [6DE]

——— prevent fraud and restore fiscal accountability by improving improper payment rates, S2946 [8MY]

——— solvency, S551 [13FE], S1770 [19MR], S2524 [19AP]

SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, S4767 [29JN]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (S. 2150), S1200 [1MR]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for nuclear power, S2130 [28MR]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S668, S674–S679 [15FE], S831, S832 [16FE], S1452 [7MR], S2129 [28MR], S3934 [12JN], S4119, S4134 [13JN], S4165 [14JN], S4254 [19JN], S4380 [21JN], S4795–S4798 [10JY], S4841 [11JY], S4921 [12JY], S5055, S5056 [17JY], S5098 [18JY], S5176 [19JY], S5421 [26JY], S5712, S5721 [31JY], S5809, S5810 [1AU], S5924, S5925 [2AU], S6078, S6101 [11SE], S6244 [12SE], S6292 [13SE], S6399 [19SE], S6530 [20SE], S6772 [14NO], S6833, S6846 [15NO], S6918, S6919 [27NO], S7134 [29NO], S7645 [6DE], S7716–S7718 [11DE], S7760 [12DE], S7995, S7997, S8026 [13DE], S8162 [19DE]

——— extend the payroll tax holiday and provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees (S. 3660), S7418, S7419 [5DE]

——— permanently extend and modify the research credit (S. 825), S337 [6FE]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, S675 [15FE]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Illinois, S1571 [12MR]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), S585, S587 [14FE]

——— encourage use of private-public partnerships to invest in public transportation projects, S4755 [29JN]

——— ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

——— use of Social Security, Medicare, and other trust funds to fund the Highway Trust Fund, S4690 [28JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S368 [7FE], S891 [17FE], S8617 [1JA]

Veterans: enhance and expand assistance to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (S. 3349), S4682 [27JN]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S6256 [12SE], S6291 [13SE], S7391 [4DE]

Veterans Jobs Corps Act: violation of Budget Control Act by increasing authority and outlays above Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) allocation, S6317 [13SE], S6396 [19SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, S665 [15FE]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 2104), S615 [14FE]

Reports

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own: GAO (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Reports filed

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 112–397), H696 [13FE]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Community Shelter Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2919) (H. Rept. 112–712), H7423 [20DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 600) (H. Rept. 112–424), H1739 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6062) (H. Rept. 112–636), H5524 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 792), S5731 [31JY]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 112–145), S388 [7FE]

Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 112–484), H2811 [16MY]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 112–181), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4053) (H. Rept. 112–698), H6578 [30NO]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1813), S350 [6FE]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4018) (H. Rept. 112–548), H3981 [25JN]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Taxpayers Right To Know Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3609) (H. Rept. 112–635), H5524 [31JY]

10 Million Solar Roofs Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1108) (S. Rept. 112–144), S388 [7FE]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization for and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2104) (S. Rept. 112–189), S5211 [19JY]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Women’s Procurement Program Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 112–732), H7435 [27DE]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Sugar price support program funding: St. Mary Parish, LA, Chamber of Commerce, E1206 [9JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Statements

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act: Executive Office of the President, H745 [15FE]

Economic Justice: Alex Lesser and Josh Fixler, Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism and Union for Reform Judaism, E101 [31JA]

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power: Doug Fredrickson, Blattner Energy, Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics Inc., E1209 [9JY]

——— Shanelle Montan, enXco, Inc., E1208 [9JY]

——— Tim Maag, M.A. Mortenson Co., E1209 [9JY]

Summaries

Ensuring Child Care for Working Families Act (H.R. 5188), E694 [27AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H192 [31JA]

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 563, consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H976 [28FE]

H. Res. 600, consideration of H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1744 [29MR]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 752, consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5644 [2AU]

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirement, H6175 [20SE]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H333 [1FE]

H.R. 1509, Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act, H7309 [19DE]

H.R. 1550, Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Resources Allocation Improvement Act, H5515 [31JY]

H.R. 2800, Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program reauthorization, H5790 [11SE]

H.R. 3567, Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H315 [1FE]

H.R. 3800, Airport and Airway Extension Act, H135 [24JA]

H.R. 4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act, H3994 [26JN]

H.R. 4053, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, H6768–H6770 [13DE]

H.R. 4239, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1600–H1603 [27MR]

H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act, H5737–H5739 [10SE]

H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1752–H1755 [29MR]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5740, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H2782 [16MY]

H.R. 5843, Dept. of Homeland Security use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility, H4014 [26JN]

H.R. 6014, Enhanced DNA Collection Act, H6844 [18DE]

H.R. 6062, Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program reauthorization, H5514 [31JY]

H.R. 6064, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act, H4637–H4641 [29JN]

H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, H5650–H5652 [2AU]

H.R. 6361, Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act, H6121 [19SE]

H.R. 6504, Small Business Investment Company Modernization Act, H6838 [18DE]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

S. 1409, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, S5896–S5898 [1AU]

S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), S423–S484 [9FE]

S. 2032, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S44 [23JA]

S. 2051, Dept. of Education extension of the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S213 [31JA]

S. 2104, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S616 [14FE]

S. 2150, clarify SSI policy that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources, S1201 [1MR]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 2172, Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act, S1462 [7MR]

S. 2202, Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act, S1738–S1740 [15MR]

S. 2217, Rural America Preservation Act, S1936–S1938 [21MR]

S. 2225, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program reauthorization and improvement, S2003 [22MR]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 2257, Excellence in Mental Health Act, S2248–S2250 [29MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 2303, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declaration Act, S2549 [19AP]

S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act, S2657 [24AP]

S. 2554, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2930 [7MY]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3197, Women’s Small Business Ownership Act, S3283–S3286 [17MY]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3309, Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act, S4242 [18JN]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. 3335, Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act, S4422 [21JN]

S. 3348, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program improvement, S4682 [27JN]

S. 3365, State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act, S4824 [10JY]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3583, Community Parks Revitalization Act, S6549–S6552 [20SE]

S. 3602, Food Stamp Restoration Act, S6554 [20SE]

S. 3677, Flood Disaster Protection Act technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

S. 3681, clarify SBA collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans, S8043 [13DE]

S. Res. 427, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 484, National Hunger Awareness Day, S3782, S3799 [6JN]

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Transportation

Amendments

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3981 [25JN], H4033, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4039, H4041, H4044, H4045, H4047, H4048, H4051, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4065, H4066 [26JN], H4096, H4097, H4099, H4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4112, H4117, H4118, H4121, H4122, H4124, H4135, H4136, H4137, H4139, H4140, H4141, H4142, H4143, H4144, H4146, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4150, H4151 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Pilots: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

Space policy: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608, S8609 [31DE], H7584 [2JA]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, H192 [31JA]

Articles and editorials

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions

Aircraft: modify regulations governing maintenance providers (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

Airport Improvement Program: extend authority (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Appropriations: authorize to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 533), H373 [1FE]

Aviation: provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5077 [19JY]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H640 [8FE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H4863 [12JY]

——— prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (see H.R. 5950), H3707 [15JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2322), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5972), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Flight attendants: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H181 [25JA]

Noise pollution: urge continued cooperation with airports across the U.S. seeking to implement noise mitigation plans (see H. Res. 810), H6397 [15NO]

Pilots: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

Space policy: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (see H.R. 6586), H6328 [9NO]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3800), H113 [23JA]

Chronologies

Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislative action, S4179 [14JN]

Conference reports

FAA Modernization and Reform Act (H.R. 658), H230–H304 [1FE]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Letters

Airport and Airway Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H136 [24JA]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H136 [24JA]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights: several Senators, S4180 [14JN]

Motions

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4633 [29JN]

Remarks in House

Airport Improvement Program: extend authority (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

Appropriations: authorize to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and fund the national aviation system (H.R. 658), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 533), H445–H447 [3FE]

——— authorize to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), H192 [31JA]

——— authorize to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H447–H456 [3FE], E142, E147 [6FE], E155 [7FE]

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

——— Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for sports stadiums implementation funding, H4125, H4126 [27JN]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H519, H520 [7FE]

——— implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

Civil aviation: reauthorize research and development projects and activities (H.R. 970), H452 [3FE]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones, H5133 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system (H.R. 5950), H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H4143, H4144 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4135, H4136 [27JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142, H4143 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H3946 [21JN], H4029–H4062 [26JN], H4079–H4151 [27JN], H4630–H4635 [29JN], E1156 [27JN], E1177 [28JN], E1182, E1183 [29JN], E1237, E1239, E1245 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), motion to recommit, H4634 [29JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), unanimous-consent agreement, H4630 [29JN]

Essential Air Service Program: funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

Flight attendants: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (H.R. 3824), E76 [25JA]

Grand Canyon National Park: implementation of FAA aviation noise control regulations relative to commercial air tours, H591 [8FE]

National Airspace System: improve integration of unmanned aerial system, H455 [3FE]

Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen): funding, H449, H450 [3FE], E147 [6FE]

Pilots: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100–H5102 [23JY]

Safety: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, H453 [3FE]

——— implement reforms to improve aviation safety, H2081 [25AP], H5236 [25JY]

Space policy: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), H6335–H6337, H6341 [13NO]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), Senate amendment, H7584 [2JA]

Taxation: clarify that fractional aviation is non-commercial and not subject to commercial aviation ticket tax, H456 [3FE]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3800), H135–H137 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H520 [7FE], E71 [25JA]

Urban areas: prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

Remarks in Senate

Airport Improvement Program: extend authority (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

Appropriations: authorize to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S329, S333–S344 [6FE], S382–S385 [7FE], S4194 [14JN]

——— authorize to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), unanimous-consent agreement, S327 [2FE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Essential Air Service Program: funding, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

Freedom of Information Act: improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information, S342 [6FE]

Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen): funding, S335, S341 [6FE], S382 [7FE]

Pilots: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4708 [28JN], S4733, S4740 [29JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4176–S4180, S4182, S4183 [14JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S342 [6FE]

Safety: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, S383 [7FE]

Space policy: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608 [31DE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3800), S136 [26JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 533) (H. Rept. 112–382), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 112–541), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 112–157), S2545 [19AP]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

FAA Modernization and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112–381), H373 [1FE]

Nomination of Michael P. Huerta To Be FAA Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5731 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4038, H4041, H4051 [26JN], H4101, H4104, H4111, H4118, H4119, H4125, H4144 [27JN]

Summaries

Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S. 1335), S4179 [14JN]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4080–H4095 [27JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 533, consideration of conference report on H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, H445 [3FE]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 3800, Airport and Airway Extension Act, H135 [24JA]

H.R. 6586, FAA authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies extension, H6335 [13NO]

H.R. 6586, Space Exploration Sustainability Act, S8609 [31DE]

S. 1335, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, S4733–S4735 [29JN], H5100 [23JY]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION

Letters

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S8013 [13DE]

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2360, H2361, H2363, H2364, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374, H2375, H2376, H2377, H2379, H2390, H2392, H2393, H2406, H2408, H2409, H2411, H2414, H2416, H2419, H2422, H2424, H2425, H2426, H2448, H2449 [8MY], H2493, H2496, H2498, H2500, H2501, H2502, H2503, H2504, H2505, H2507, H2509, H2510, H2522, H2523, H2524, H2529, H2531, H2532, H2535, H2536, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2541, H2543, H2544, H2547, H2570 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog in performing analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 6196), H5291 [25JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2323), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 5326), H2316 [7MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (see H. Res. 643), H2316 [7MY]

Terrorism: require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Letters

Dept. of Homeland Security Secure Communities deportation program: several legal aid organizations, H3529 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: Lisa Piraneo, ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Motions

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2557 [9MY], H2633 [10MY]

Petitions

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Bascomb, Paul: FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, E243 [27FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 1781), H2456 [9MY], E1944 [17DE]

Funding, H2362, H2388, H2389, H2425 [8MY]

Law enforcement: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

National Instant Criminal Background Check System: funding, H2457 [9MY]

National security: call to disable Twitter accounts of groups designated as a foreign terrorist organization, H6432 [27NO]

——— impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

Petraeus, David H.: call for independent review of FBI investigation of allegations leading to resignation as CIA Director, H6393–H6395 [15NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H2424–H2426 [8MY]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2346–H2440 [8MY], H2455, H2456, H2493–H2558 [9MY], H2633–H2636 [10MY], E734, E735 [8MY], E748, E750, E752, E753, E754, E755 [9MY], E759, E773 [10MY], E780, E781 [11MY], E822 [16MY], E835, E837 [17MY], E870 [18MY], E901 [30MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2337–H2346 [8MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), motion to recommit, H2633, H2634 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2493–H2496 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H2523, H2524 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S3717–S3720 [5JN], S3946 [12JN], S5818–S5823 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

Levinson, Robert: disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran, S1447 [7MR], S6440 [19SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5326, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 112–464), H2316 [7MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 112–463), H2316 [7MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2323) (S. Rept. 112–158), S2545 [19AP]

Tables

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2348–H2353 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 643, consideration of H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H2337 [8MY]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Amendments

Government regulations: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1617, H1619, H1620, H1621, H1622, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1596 [27MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Cashless Stimulus for Small Business, H1613 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Government regulations: add an additional purpose (see H.R. 6553), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (see H. Res. 595), H1570 [26MR]

Health: examine, label, and communicate adverse human biological effects associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields from cell phones and other wireless devices (see H.R. 6358), H5716 [3AU]

Information technology: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (see S. 3703), S8302 [20DE]

Native Americans: establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Safety: provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H3362 [31MY]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

Telecommunications: encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage (see S. 3516), S5978 [2AU]

——— require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (see S. 3433), S5381 [25JY]

——— require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

——— require reallocation and auction for commercial use of certain frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum (see H.R. 4817), H2203 [26AP]

Telephones: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 6624), H6578 [30NO]

——— promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see H.R. 4319), H1804 [29MR]

Universal Service Fund: ensure rule adopting methodology for establishing benchmarks for high-cost loop support shall have no force or effect and require report on an alternative methodology (see H.R. 6526), H6275 [21SE]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Letters

FCC development of plan for greater broadband access: Representative Gingrey and Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia (2010), H1613 [27MR]

Motions

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

Government regulations: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1626 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619, H1620 [27MR]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Government regulations: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3230–H3234 [30MY]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1519 [22MR], H1609–H1629 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1593–H1597 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), motion to recommit, H1627 [27MR]

——— provide report on impact of changes to transparency and procedures on agency mandate to promote competition and innovation, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1617, H1620, H1621 [27MR]

——— require the Freedom of Information Act process be more open and transparent, H1621, H1622 [27MR]

National Football League: eliminate blackout rule relative to television broadcast of games, H43 [18JA], H385 [2FE], H4810 [11JY]

Privacy: preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

Rural areas: ensure changes to transparency and procedures do not impede implementation of rules to ensure broadband access in rural areas, H1622 [27MR]

Telecommunications: provide for creation of a public safety broadband network, ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, and permit the FCC to conduct incentive auctions, H914, H918–H921 [17FE], E237–E239 [24FE]

——— provide with authority to conduct incentive auctions, E261 [28FE]

Weather: preserve ability for effective and efficient communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions, H1623 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Information technology: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (S. 3703), S8303 [20DE]

——— reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

LightSquared, Inc.: investigation regarding controversial approval of satellite spectrum access, S1706 [15MR], S3393 [22MY]

Pai, Ajit Varadaraj: nomination to the FCC, S2892 [7MY], S3393 [22MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8631 [1JA]

Rosenworcel, Jessica: nomination to the FCC, S2892 [7MY], S3393 [22MY]

Telecommunications: encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage (S. 3516), S5988 [2AU]

——— require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (S. 3433), S5385 [25JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 595) (H. Rept. 112–422), H1570 [26MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

FCC Consolidated Reporting Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 112–443), H1844 [16AP]

FCC Process Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 112–414), H1390 [19MR]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Summaries

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630): Broadband Spectrum Provisions, H915 [17FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 595, consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act, H1593 [27MR]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 3310, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act, H3230 [30MY]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED REPORTING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3310), H3230–H3234 [30MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 112–443), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 3310, provisions, H3230 [30MY]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PROCESS REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3309), H1617, H1619, H1620, H1621, H1622, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 595), H1596 [27MR]

Articles and editorials

Cashless Stimulus for Small Business, H1613 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 3309): consideration (see H. Res. 595), H1570 [26MR]

Letters

FCC development of plan for greater broadband access: Representative Gingrey and Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia (2010), H1613 [27MR]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 3309), H1626 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3309), H1519 [22MR], H1609–H1629 [27MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 595), H1593–H1597 [27MR]

——— motion to recommit, H1627 [27MR]

FCC: ensure changes to transparency and procedures do not impede implementation of rules to ensure broadband access in rural areas, H1622 [27MR]

——— preserve ability for effective and efficient communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions, H1623 [27MR]

——— preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

——— promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619, H1620 [27MR]

——— provide report on impact of changes to transparency and procedures on agency mandate to promote competition and innovation, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1617, H1620, H1621 [27MR]

——— require the Freedom of Information Act process be more open and transparent, H1621, H1622 [27MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3309, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 595) (H. Rept. 112–422), H1570 [26MR]

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 112–414), H1390 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 595, consideration of H.R. 3309, provisions, H1593 [27MR]

FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

——— exclude credit union loans made to Main Street businesses from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4293), H1740 [28MR]

——— preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (H.R. 1418), H5863 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, S1673 [14MR], S1695 [15MR]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (S. 2231), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR]

FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 4948), H2206 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H3362 [31MY]

——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

——— require annual disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies in the public interest (see H.R. 6270), H5629 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, H5139 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4354 [20JN]

FEDERAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ENHANCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 538), H5778, H5779 [11SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

Enact (H.R. 538), H5778 [11SE]

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT

Amendments

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7704 [10DE], S7724, S7746, S7747, S7749, S7750 [11DE], S7982, S7983 [12DE], S8045 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions

FDIC: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (see S. 3637), S6894 [26NO]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see S. 2080), S494 [9FE]

——— preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S494 [9FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

Cloture motions

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

Motions

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE], S8001 [13DE]

Remarks in House

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

FDIC: allow participation in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program to be voluntary, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— charge rates necessary to account for losses in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S6896, S6908 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S7740 [11DE], S8000–S8004, S8025 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7721, S7723 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), unanimous-consent agreement, S7692 [10DE], S7989 [12DE]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (S. 2080), S496 [9FE], S3463 [23MY]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

Reports filed

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Statements

FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program Temporary Extension: Executive Office of the President, S7723 [11DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

S. 3637, FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program temporary extension, S6896 [26NO]

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. related term(s) Financial Institutions

Amendments

Transaction Account Guarantee Program: temporarily extend (S. 3637), S7704 [10DE], S7724, S7746, S7747, S7749, S7750 [11DE], S7982, S7983 [12DE], S8045 [13DE]

Articles and editorials

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion?, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see S. 2080), S494 [9FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Insurance: exclude insurance companies from orderly liquidation authority (see H.R. 6423), H6060 [14SE]

Transaction Account Guarantee Program: temporarily extend (see S. 3637), S6894 [26NO]

Cloture motions

Transaction Account Guarantee Program: temporarily extend (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

Motions

Transaction Account Guarantee Program: temporarily extend (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE], S8001 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: repeal orderly liquidation authority to prevent failure of large financial firms, H2610 [10MY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (S. 2080), S496 [9FE], S3463 [23MY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273, S2274 [29MR], S6868 [15NO]

Transaction Account Guarantee Program: allow participation to be voluntary, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— charge rates necessary to account for losses, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend (S. 3637), S6896, S6908 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S7740 [11DE], S8000–S8004, S8025 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7721, S7723 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend (S. 3637), unanimous-consent agreement, S7692 [10DE], S7989 [12DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Nomination of Jeremiah O. Norton to the FDIC Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

U.S. Covered Bond Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 940) (H. Rept. 112–407), H1152 [5MR]

Statements

FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program Temporary Extension: Executive Office of the President, S7723 [11DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

S. 3637, FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program temporary extension, S6896 [26NO]

FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Political campaigns: eliminate certain contribution limitations and require political committees to post information on contributions received by the committees on their websites (see H.R. 6197), H5291 [25JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY] (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Remarks in House

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5687 [2AU]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743, H5744 [10SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR], H3744 [19JN], H4074 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE], H5622 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100, S101, S104, S109, S110 [26JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938–S1940 [21MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

Reports filed

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

Texts of

H.R. 406, permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate, H5743 [10SE]

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

Mitch McConnell Dead Wrong on DISCLOSE Act, S4993 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Congress: strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees, display subject matter of debates, make legislation available before voting, and promote availability of FEC reports (see H.R. 3898), H475 [3FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Political campaigns: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 6259), H5628 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY] (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Motions

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743, H5744 [10SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H1594 [27MR], H3744 [19JN], H4074 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H971, H976 [28FE], H1221 [7MR], H3589 [7JN], H3814 [20JN], H3960 [21JN], H4859 [12JY], H4919, H4920 [18JY], H5023 [19JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), H3366 [1JN]

——— reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (H.R. 6310), H5687 [2AU]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 1404), H971 [28FE], H5622 [1AU]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100, S101, S104, S109, S110 [26JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938–S1940 [21MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), S4833 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S6562, S6563 [21SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4938–S4942 [12JY], S4985–S4991, S4993–S5003, S5007, S5008, S5010–S5044 [16JY], S5051, S5056–S5072, S5076 [17JY], S5179 [19JY]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (S. 750), S285 [2FE]

Senate: require all Senate candidates file quarterly campaign finance reports electronically with the FEC, S249 [1FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 406, permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate, H5743 [10SE]

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY related term(s) Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3482 [5JN], H3528, H3529, H3530, H3531, H3533, H3534, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3541, H3543, H3544, H3545, H3546, H3548, H3549, H3550, H3552, H3554, H3556, H3557, H3559, H3578, H3579 [6JN], H3619, H3620, H3621, H3622, H3623, H3624, H3625, H3629, H3630, H3632, H3635, H3637, H3638, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3645, H3662 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Floods: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S135, S136 [26JA]

National Flood Insurance Program: extend (H.R. 5740), S3611, S3641 [24MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4424 [21JN], S4447, S4448, S4464, S4481, S4482, S4483 [25JN], S4640, S4641 [26JN], S4684, S4685 [27JN], S4727 [28JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

End Flood Insurance Program Uncertainty, S2994 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

Dams: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 6254), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: provide funding assistance to State training centers certified by FEMA as capable of providing emergency response training (see H.R. 5620), H2443 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an interagency working group to improve coordination of Federal preparedness grants (see H.R. 5847), H3162 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3216), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5855), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Disabled: provide guidance and coordination for outreach to people with disabilities during emergencies (see H.R. 5806), H3102 [17MY]

Disasters: audit regional offices’ support of coordinated and integrated Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities in response to act of terrorism or other incident (see H.R. 5807), H3102 [17MY]

——— improve assistance after a hurricane or major disaster (see H.R. 6542), H6276 [21SE]

——— make grants to State and local governments to assist in preparing for and responding to mass casualty incidents (see H.R. 6715), H7435 [27DE]

——— provide guidance and coordination for mass fatality planning (see H.R. 6566), H6297 [28SE]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Education: provide guidance to and coordination with local educational agencies and school districts that are at high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents (see H.R. 5804), H3102 [17MY]

Federal aid programs: revise regulations regarding estimated cost of the assistance and localized impacts factors (see H.R. 5870), H3266 [30MY]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Floods: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (see S. 2039), S132 [26JA]

——— analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

——— require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6186), H5290 [25JY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

National Dam Safety Program: reauthorize and amend (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN] (see H.R. 4090), H965 [27FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

——— allow rebuilding of certain structures located in special flood hazard zones (see H.R. 6614), H6535 [29NO]

——— extend (see S. 2344), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 3050, 3051), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5740), H2712 [15MY]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (see S. 3320), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6017), H3981 [25JN]

National security: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 5997), H3974 [21JN]

Port Security Grant Program: authorize use of funds for mandated security personnel (see H.R. 5803), H3102 [17MY]

——— authorize use of funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities (see H.R. 5802), H3102 [17MY]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (see S. 2202), S1734 [15MR]

Programs and activities: reauthorize (see H.R. 6728), H7565 [1JA]

Safety: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2319), S2545 [19AP]

——— provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system (see H. Res. 671), H3362 [31MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 6229), H5330 [30JY]

Cloture motions

National Flood Insurance Program: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Letters

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space: Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., H5108 [23JY]

——— Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization) and Joshua Saks, Wildlife Federation, H5109 [23JY]

——— Robert Bendick, Nature Conservancy (organization), H5110 [23JY]

——— several environmental organizations, H5108 [23JY]

——— Smarter Safer Coalition, H5107 [23JY]

——— Stephen Ellis, Eli Lehrer and Andrew Moylan, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H5107 [23JY]

FEMA integrated public alert and warning system modernization: Brenda Battat, Hearing Loss Association of America, S2550 [19AP]

——— Gordon H. Smith, National Association of Broadcasters, S2550 [19AP]

——— Jim Mullen, National Emergency Management Association, S2550 [19AP]

——— John G. Paré, Jr., National Federation of the Blind, S2550 [19AP]

——— National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations, S2550 [19AP]

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension: Maurice Veissi, National Association of REALTORS, H2785 [16MY]

——— several organizations, S2994 [9MY]

——— several Senators, S2769 [26AP]

——— SmarterSafer.org (organization), S2994 [9MY]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

FEMA programs and activities reauthorization: Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6110 [19SE]

FEMA State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding: Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, H3532 [6JN]

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H6440 [27NO]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Lists

Organizations opposed to S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

Smarter Safer Coalition members, H5108 [23JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3650 [7JN]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4109, S4127 [13JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434, S4448 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.: commend efforts to rebuild Oak Grove Mine and Concord Preparation Plant after destruction by tornadoes in Alabama, E1433 [3AU]

Dept. of Defense: provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction exempting counterterrorism accounts, H3638, H3639 [7JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3499–H3505, H3528–H3575 [6JN], H3618–H3652 [7JN], E1003 [6JN], E1008, E1022 [7JN], E1028, E1029, E1033 [8JN], E1040 [12JN], E1080 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), motion to recommit, H3650 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H3502 [6JN]

——— science and technology research funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3559–H3561 [6JN]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

Federal-State relations: State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3554–H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

——— State and local grant programs funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H3544 [6JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3531, H3532 [6JN]

Fire prevention: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3535, H3536 [6JN], E1003 [6JN], E1029 [8JN], E1998 [21DE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Floods: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5105–H5110 [23JY]

——— require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6186), H5736, H5737 [10SE]

Funding, H6350 [14NO], H6507 [29NO]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6350 [14NO]

——— disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H6357–H6362 [14NO], E956 [1JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

——— tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6330 [13NO], H6390 [15NO]

Metropolitan Medical Response System Program: ensure continuation (H.R. 1411), H6440 [27NO]

National Flood Insurance Program: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains, H2578 [10MY]

——— extend authorization to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— extend (H.R. 5740), H2782–H2787 [16MY]

——— extend (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, H3250–H3252 [30MY], E932 [31MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4610, H4612, H4613, H4619–H4623 [29JN]

National security: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 5997), H6439, H6440 [27NO], E1836 [29NO]

National Urban Search & Rescue Response System: funding, H3533 [6JN]

Port Security Grant Program: authorize use of funds for mandated security personnel, H4008 [26JN]

——— authorize use of funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities, H4008 [26JN]

——— funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

Programs and activities: reauthorize (H.R. 2903), H6104–H6113 [19SE]

Safety: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system, H6111 [19SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Harrisburg, IL, H1079 [29FE]

Urban Areas Security Initiative: funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— funding for Buffalo, NY, area, H5536 [1AU]

——— funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security science and technology research funding, H3557 [6JN], E1028 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

Disasters: ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Federal-State relations: clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

Firefighters: improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

Floods: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S136 [26JA], S385 [7FE]

——— anniversary of Souris River flooding in North Dakota, S4415 [21JN]

GAO: study effect of applying mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements to areas of residual risk and voluntary community-based flood insurance options, S4663–S4667 [27JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

National Dam Safety Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 3362), S4775 [29JN]

National Flood Insurance Program: allow rebuilding in flood velocity zones under correct elevation and standards, S4699 [28JN]

——— delay mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements until evaluation of levee and dam strength and efficiency can be completed, S4664 [27JN]

——— economic impact on property owners of inclusion in certain floodplains, S3407 [22MY]

——— extend, S4758 [29JN]

——— extend authorization to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

——— extend (H.R. 5740), S3611 [24MY]

——— extend (S. 2344), S2660 [24AP], S2768 [26AP], S2993–S2995 [9MY]

——— extend (S. 2344), unanimous-consent request, S3159, S3160 [15MY]

——— make flood insurance more affordable for those on fixed-incomes and lower and middle-income families, S4699 [28JN]

——— mapping of floodplain areas, S3406, S3407 [22MY]

——— require mandatory purchase in residual risk areas, S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4699, S4710, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4755, S4757 [29JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S3406–S3408 [22MY], S3478, S3479 [23MY], S3535 [24MY], S4446–S4448 [25JN], S4601, S4627 [26JN], S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S3964 [12JN], S4163 [14JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to recommit, S4448 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), unanimous-consent agreement, S4388, S4424 [21JN], S4446 [25JN]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands, S4716 [28JN]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (S. 2202), S1737 [15MR]

Safety: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (S. 2319), S2549 [19AP]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Illinois, S1571 [12MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1380 [5MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Kentucky, S1376 [5MR]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2218), S1938 [21MR]

Reports

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own: GAO (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5855) (H. Rept. 112–492), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3216) (S. Rept. 112–169), S3422 [22MY]

Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 792), S5731 [31JY]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5806) (H. Rept. 112–719), H7428 [21DE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2218) (S. Rept. 112–180), S4950 [12JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN], H3622 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5855, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 2903, FEMA programs and activities reauthorization, H6104–H6110 [19SE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5740, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H2782 [16MY]

H.R. 5997, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H6439 [27NO]

H.R. 6186, require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program, H5736 [10SE]

S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5105 [23JY]

S. 2202, Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act, S1738–S1740 [15MR]

S. 2303, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declaration Act, S2549 [19AP]

S. 3362, Dam Safety Act, S4775 [29JN]

S. 3677, Flood Disaster Protection Act technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE PHASED RETIREMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4363) (H. Rept. 112–535), H3706 [15JN]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TAX ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 828), H5414–H5416 [31JY], E1389, E1391 [2AU]

Texts of

H.R. 828, provisions, H5414 [31JY]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES related term(s) Executive Departments

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169, S170, S171, S172 [30JA], S181, S182, S183, S184, S189, S190, S191, S194, S195, S199, S215, S216, S218, S219, S220, S221 [31JA], S239, S240, S243, S245, S248, S249, S266, S270, S271, S272, S273, S274, S276 [1FE], S290, S296, S298, S302, S326 [2FE], S1839, S1840, S1871 [20MR], S1942 [21MR], H572 [7FE], H645 [9FE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308, S8313 [20DE]

Pensions: secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S7307 [30NO]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S326 [2FE], S2110 [27MR], S2333 [16AP], S2357, S2369, S2406, S2425, S2426, S2427, S2428, S2429, S2431, S2432, S2433, S2434, S2435 [17AP], S2504, S2507, S2508, S2509, S2510, S2511, S2512, S2513, S2514, S2515, S2516 [18AP], S2554, S2555 [19AP], S2637, S2639, S2641, S2642, S2643, S2644, S2645, S2646, S2648, S2649, S2650 [24AP], S2683, S2684, S2685, S2687, S2688, S2689, S2690, S2691, S2692, S2693 [25AP]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760, S1761 [15MR]

Whistleblowing: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S2978 [8MY], H6293 [28SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Congressional Staffers, Public Shortchanged by High Turnover, Low Pay, H3678 [8JN]

Failure To Deliver Solutions to Postal Service’s Problems, S2631 [24AP]

Law Misused for Political Ends, H7322 [19DE]

NASA Administration Meets With Apollo Astronauts; Agency Will Work Cooperatively To Resolve Artifact Ownership Issues, H6086 [19SE]

Park Ranger’s Death Highlights the Risks in Federal Law Enforcement, E44 [18JA]

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Bailey, Jonathan W.: tribute (see S. Res. 559), S6454 [19SE] (see H. Res. 792), H6151 [19SE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 4285), H1739 [28MR]

Census: celebrate release of 1940 census and commend Bureau of the Census and National Archives and Records Administration efforts to maintain information (see H. Res. 637), H2274 [27AP]

Citizenship: treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Congress: enhance disclosure on information on official foreign travel of Members and employees and impose additional restrictions on such travel (see H.R. 4289), H1740 [28MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (see S. 2038), S132 [26JA]

——— strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees, display subject matter of debates, make legislation available before voting, and promote availability of FEC reports (see H.R. 3898), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary (see S. Res. 458), S3087 [10MY]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (see H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies of the innovative technology loan guarantee program (see H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

Dept. of HHS: limit the number and pay of individuals serving as special consultants, fellows, or other employees (see H.R. 6214), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: require Bureau of Prisons Director to be appointed by and with advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 2169), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4730), H2125 [25AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that employees who violate certain civil laws do not receive bonuses (see H.R. 4481), H2064 [24AP]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 5881), H3362 [31MY]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (see H.R. 6372), H5859 [11SE]

Diplomats: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Employment: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see S. 3585), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6306), H5705 [2AU]

——— permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4106), H1099 [29FE]

——— provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and Armed Forces members receive competitive service employment preference (see H.R. 5852), H3162 [18MY]

EPA: question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy (see H. Res. 635), H2274 [27AP]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: create a centralized website for reports issued by inspectors general (see H.R. 4404), H2029 [19AP]

——— limit authority to award bonuses to employees and require approval of, and reporting on high cost conferences (see S. 3481), S5976 [2AU]

——— prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see S. 2469), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5332), H2316 [7MY]

——— reduce travel expensed for certain Federal employees (see H.R. 4472), H2039 [23AP]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2030 [19AP]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (see H.R. 4631), H2123 [25AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 2085), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4774 [10JY]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

Frumin, Alan S.: tribute (see S. Res. 359), S208 [31JA]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Health: urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H1845 [16AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Income: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see S. 2079), S388 [7FE] (see H.R. 3835), H186 [27JA] (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

——— protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 657), H2713 [15MY]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2030 [19AP]

Investments: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

Law enforcement officers: recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H5765 [10SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: extend post-employment restrictions on lobbying by Members of Congress and officers and employees (see H.R. 4030), H726 [14FE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lobbyists: prohibit senior Government officers and employees from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or instrumentalities for ten years after leaving office (see H.R. 4343), H1805 [29MR]

——— provide that a former Member of Congress or congressional employee who receives compensation as a lobbyist shall not be eligible for retirement benefits or certain other Federal benefits (see H.R. 6424), H6060 [14SE]

Members of Congress: allow to decline coverage under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (see H.R. 5951), H3707 [15JN]

——— prohibit former Members employed as highly-paid lobbyists from concurrently receiving Federal pensions (see H.R. 5737), H2662 [11MY]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 6474), H6231 [20SE]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (see S. 3367), S4821 [10JY]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2388), S2821 [26AP]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Pensions: secure annuities of civilian employees (see H.R. 3813), H158 [24JA]

——— secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see S. 2170), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4152), H1272 [7MR]

Political ethics: prohibit certain employees from making certain purchases or sales of registered securities or certain related products and prohibit bonus payments to executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4009), H692 [9FE]

——— require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H900 [16FE]

Postal Service: maintain number of officers and employees necessary to meet its homeland security and natural disaster assistance responsibilities (see H.R. 6301), H5705 [2AU]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H567 [7FE]

——— suspend bonus authority for certain postal officials in any year in which a postal retail facility or mail processing facility is closed (see H.R. 4270), H1641 [27MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

——— specify further conditions under which payment for services of a recess appointee may not be made from the Treasury (see H.R. 4364), H1914 [17AP]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (see S. 3625), S6626 [21SE] (see H.R. 6634), H6675 [5DE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (see S. 3510), S5977 [2AU]

Public service: allow continuation of public service while partially retired (see H.R. 4363), H1914 [17AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (see H. Res. 755), H5707 [2AU]

Senior Executive Service: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H3975 [21JN]

——— reform (see S. 2249), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6042), H4156 [27JN]

Small business: reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H440 [2FE]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

Taxation: require Members and employees of Congress and other Federal employees who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose delinquent tax liability (see S. 2195), S1734 [15MR]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Thrift Savings Plan: authorize certain employees to be automatically enrolled to increase contributions to accounts (see S. 3175), S3129 [14MY]

——— clarify that accounts are subject to certain Federal tax levies (see H.R. 4365), H1914 [17AP]

Transportation Security Administration: appoint passenger advocates at certain airports to assist elderly and disabled passengers who believe they have been mistreated by personnel (see S. 2207), S1847 [20MR]

Tribute (see H. Res. 682), H3660 [7JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S4893 [11JY]

Veterans: allow recipients of Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care benefits to be eligible for supplemental dental and vision insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (see H.R. 6580), H6318 [26OC]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 5683), H2566 [9MY]

Cloture motions

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S1839 [20MR], S1980 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Eulogies

Schmid, Jacquelyn A.: by Representative Higgins, E1429 [3AU]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into scandals associated with criminal activities of Jack Abramoff: several Senators (2006), S3941 [12JN]

Eliminate requirement to pre-fund Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund: David C. Williams, Postal Service, S2472 [18AP]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Increase contribution by new Federal employees for defined retirement benefits: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H920 [17FE]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H919 [17FE]

——— Joseph A. Beaudoin, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), H920 [17FE]

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Senators McConnell and Kyl and Representatives Boehner and Cantor, S3696 [5JN]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions: Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., H6087 [19SE]

Postal Service surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS): David C. Williams, Postal Service, S2467 [18AP]

——— Patrick E. McFarland, OPM, S2467 [18AP]

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act: Frank C. Carlucci, H5410 [31JY]

——— Fred Thompson, H5410 [31JY]

Prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information: several former national security officials, S5953 [2AU]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

21st Century Postal Service Act: Senator Mikulski, S1995 [22MR]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1659, E1660 [28SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1659 [28SE]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1659 [28SE]

Lists

CBO staff, H1789 [29MR]

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S8326 [21DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Representative Paul Ryan’s personal office staff, H1789 [29MR]

Representative Pence’s staff 2001–2012, H7418 [20DE], E2008 [30DE]

Senator Webb’s staff members, S7651 [6DE]

Staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), E1223 [11JY]

Memorandums

Certain Questions Related to Pro Forma Sessions of the Senate: Christopher M. Davis, Congressional Research Service, S5954–S5956 [2AU]

Congressional Authority To Alter Postal Service Employee-Management Relations Including Collective Bargaining Agreements: Congressional Research Service, S2633 [24AP]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S120 [26JA], S1839 [20MR]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S1985 [22MR], S2369 [17AP], S2634 [24AP]

Obituaries

Schmid, Jacquelyn A.: Buffalo (NY) News, E1429 [3AU]

——— Cheektowaga (NY) Am-Pol Eagle, E1430 [3AU]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), H5075 [19JY], H5196 [24JY]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

Citizenship: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

Cleveland, OH, Federal Executive Board: anniversary, E577 [18AP]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5326, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H2347 [8MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H463 [3FE], H643, H644, H645–H657, H663, H670–H672 [9FE], H739 [15FE], E163 [8FE], E548 [17AP]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (H.R. 1148), H191 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H381, H385, H387 [2FE], H463 [3FE], H594–H599, H623–H625 [8FE], H670 [9FE], E113 [1FE], E201 [15FE]

——— staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E19 [17JA]

Congressional Research Service: funding, H3677–H3679 [8JN]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

——— allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, H2666, H2667 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], E774 [10MY], E793, E795, E799, E800, E803, E805, E806 [15MY], E1047 [15JN]

Dept. of Commerce: Economic Development Administration and departmental management salaries and expenses funding, H2369 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H2837, H3066 [17MY]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— proposed Defense Intelligence Agency expansion, H6580 [3DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3531 [6JN]

——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding, H3528, H3529, H3537 [6JN], E1008 [7JN]

——— cybersecurity personnel funding, H3650 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for Public Advocate position within Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3622 [7JN]

——— tribute to U.S. Border Patrol Academy graduating class, E589 [19AP]

Dept. of HUD: administrative spending, operations, and management resources funding, H4055, H4056 [26JN]

——— Office of Community Planning and Development funding, H4096, H4097 [27JN]

——— Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity funding, H4099 [27JN]

——— Office of Housing funding, H4097 [27JN]

——— Office of Policy Development and Research funding, H4097–H4099 [27JN]

——— Office of Public and Indian Housing funding, H4096 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assess skills of certain employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration (H.R. 2349), H5428 [31JY]

——— prohibit funding for payment of employee performance awards, H3346 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding for salary or compensation of a Director of Construction and Facilities Management who does not meet certain qualifications, H3344 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to hire a new director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran, H3342, H3343 [31MY]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (H.R. 6372), E1474 [11SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: extend pay freeze of civilian employees, H3319, H3339 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H93 [23JA], H524–H529 [7FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (H.R. 4106), E282 [29FE]

Energy and water development: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

EPA: question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H2145, H2193 [26AP]

——— resignation of Al Armendariz relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H3485 [6JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (H.R. 4631), H5776–H5778 [11SE], E1531 [14SE]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program: anniversary, E1477 [11SE]

Gallegly, Representative: tribute to staff, E2017 [31DE]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, H1897, H1898 [17AP], H2013 [19AP], E546 [17AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— impose moratorium on official travel outside the U.S. by Members, officers, and employees until GAO reports on costs of such travel and makes recommendations on such travel (H.R. 638), H655 [9FE]

——— moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

——— tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

House Rules: require Members to notify the Clerk of participation in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (H. Res. 169), H3596 [7JN]

Income: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H228, H230, H304–H312 [1FE], H391, H392 [2FE], H460 [3FE], E127, E130, E132 [3FE], E145 [6FE], E156 [7FE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7521–H7527 [1JA]

IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform, H1922 [18AP]

Joshua, Wynfred: Defense Intelligence Agency Torch Bearer Award recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Lange, Linda S.: Dept. of the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award nominee, E623 [24AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, H650, H655 [9FE]

——— prohibit former Members employed as highly-paid lobbyists from concurrently receiving Federal pensions and require increase in pension contributions, H2631 [10MY]

——— require Members who repeal health care benefits for constituents to forfeit such benefits themselves, H4806, H4807 [11JY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): tribute to Committee of Conference members and staff, H4624, H4625 [29JN], E1223 [11JY]

NASA: tribute to space shuttle program, H1850 [17AP], H1963 [18AP]

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE): anniversary of Dulles, VA, Chapter 1241, E1156 [27JN]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H3812 [20JN], E1071, E1077, E1079 [19JN], E1125 [21JN]

National Telework Week: observance, E372 [16MR]

NOAA: prohibit funding for salaries of individuals who misuse Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, H2523 [9MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H1922 [18AP]

Parker, Randall B.: Dept. of the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award nominee, E1039 [12JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of repeal on enrollment of Members of Congress in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H4748 [10JY]

Pensions: increase contribution by employees for defined retirement benefits, H2611–H2613 [10MY], H3319 [31MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN], E966 [1JN]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H908, H910, H912–H914, H916–H926 [17FE]

——— secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), H755, H760 [15FE], H894, H895 [16FE]

——— secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H743, H746–H750 [15FE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7320–H7323 [19DE]

Postal Service: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (H.R. 1351), H974 [28FE], H5928 [13SE], E1508 [13SE]

——— decision to close postal facility in Tyler County, TX, H2264 [27AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform, H5195 [24JY], H5854 [11SE], H5926 [13SE], H6044 [14SE], H6073 [19SE], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6708 [12DE]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), H2457, H2459 [9MY], H5322, H5323 [26JY], H5865 [12SE], E1313 [24JY]

——— prevent closure of postal processing and distribution center in Buffalo, NY, H384 [2FE]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (H.R. 3591), H2460 [9MY]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities and eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, H5536 [1AU]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas, H1629 [27MR]

——— restore financial solvency and ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 2309), H6259 [21SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

——— reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), H5405–H5410 [31JY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), H6659 [5DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), H6285 [28SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), H5686 [2AU]

Richardson, Representative: adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on use of congressional staff to perform campaign work (H. Res. 755), H5635–H5639 [2AU]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H2362 [8MY]

Scott, Michelle: Dept. of Justice Federal Service Award recipient, E714 [7MY]

Secret Service: call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia, H1829 [16AP]

——— call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia and El Salvador, H2138 [26AP]

Securities: require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (H.R. 3550), H651 [9FE]

——— require federally elected officials to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust (H.R. 3639), H382 [2FE], H597 [8FE]

Senior Executive Service: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (H.R. 6016), H7324–H7326 [19DE]

——— reform (H.R. 6042), E1152 [27JN]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (H.R. 4158), H6086–H6088, H6096 [19SE], E1581 [20SE]

Surface Transportation Board: funding, H4053 [26JN]

Taxation: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (H.R. 828), H5414–H5416 [31JY], E1389, E1391 [2AU]

Temple, TX: closing of South Temple Post Office, H519 [7FE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

Thrift Savings Plan: clarify that accounts are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), H5410, H5411 [31JY]

Transportation Security Administration: call for investigation of allegations of airport screeners involved in a drug smuggling ring, H2138 [26AP]

——— establish an Ombudsman Office (H.R. 1165), H5825 [11SE]

——— prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3630–H3632 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide certain employees uniforms or badges resembling those of law enforcement officers, H3629, H3630 [7JN]

——— surface transportation inspection program funding, H3637, H3638 [7JN]

Tribute, E44 [18JA], E489 [29MR]

Tribute (H. Res. 682), E1519 [13SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), H1442, H1443 [21MR]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works, H5870 [12SE]

Whistleblowing: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), H6286, H6296 [28SE], E1664, E1665 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), S5106 [18JY]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Budget: impact of sequestration, S8566 [31DE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (S. 2065), S323 [2FE], S3758 [6JN], S3938 [12JN]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

CBO: scoring method on savings achieved by refund of postal surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), S2564–S2566 [23AP]

Citizenship: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

Commission on Postal Reorganization: establish, S2630–S2632, S2640, S2641 [24AP]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to Members and staff, S8343 [21DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute to staff, S8644–S8646 [2JA]

Congress: allegations that Members and employees profitted from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, S4604 [26JN]

——— clarify guidelines for personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees, S188 [31JA]

——— clarify the transaction reporting requirement is not applicable to widely held investment funds, S302 [2FE]

——— encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

——— extend the same financial disclosure rules to executive branch and independent agencies, S240, S241 [1FE], S297, S298, S300, S301 [2FE]

——— modify reporting requirements for personal financial trade transactions by Members and certain employees, S182 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S120 [26JA], S172 [30JA], S181–S202 [31JA], S233, S238–S250, S254 [1FE], S288, S290–S315 [2FE], S486 [9FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1839, S1840 [20MR], S1964–S1966, S1977–S1981 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S1919, S1944 [21MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S139–S149 [30JA], S176, S177, S180, S181 [31JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), unanimous-consent agreement, S120 [26JA], S290, S297, S298 [2FE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (S. 1903), S110, S112 [26JA]

——— require Members and employees to certify they have not used material, nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal financial benefit, S190–S192 [31JA], S299, S300 [2FE]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S141, S143, S147 [30JA], S195, S196 [31JA]

Cox, J. David: American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center (organization) Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award recipient, S3039 [9MY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3164–S3169 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S3273 [17MY], S3509 [23MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 458), S3103 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board reduction of civilian workforce, S7391 [4DE]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to agents, officers, and military personnel who died in the line of duty, S3169 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: Inspector General report on violations of hiring practices, S5458 [26JY]

——— investigate alleged policy which prohibits journalists from quoting or recording certain Dept. of Justice attorneys, S4933 [12JY]

——— Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion on authority of President Obama to make recess appointments, S149 [30JA]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Dept. of State: transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Diplomats: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

Employment: disparity between public and private sector wages and benefits, S3877 [11JN]

EPA: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (S. 3053), S3045 [9MY]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246–S248 [1FE]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit appointees or staff from holding positions giving them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over entities in which they have a significant financial interest, S194 [31JA], S241 [1FE], S300 [2FE]

FDA: investigation into allegations of monitoring of protected communications of Federal employees suspected to be whistleblowers, S5074–S5076 [17JY]

——— require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: limit conference expenses, S2521 [19AP], S2640 [24AP]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2582–S2585 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2690, S2691 [25AP]

Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program: anniversary, S6619 [21SE]

Foreign Service: tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Frumin, Alan S.: tribute (S. Res. 359), S200, S201 [31JA]

Government: reduce the size of the Federal workforce and extend salary freeze, S3110 [14MY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, S2462 [18AP], S2521 [19AP]

Immigration: exempt refugees who are employed by the Federal Government overseas from 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, S8087 [17DE]

Income: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (S. 2079), S392 [7FE], S395 [9FE]

Investments: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103–S5105 [18JY]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption, S186 [31JA], S305–S307 [2FE], S1978 [22MR]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits for former Members who work as lobbyists or engage in lobbying activities, S200, S201 [31JA]

——— deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses, S240 [1FE], S302 [2FE]

National security: deter public disclosure of evidence or information on U.S. covert actions by prohibiting security clearances to individuals who make such disclosures (S. 3367), S4825 [10JY]

——— impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3109 [14MY]

——— provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2388), S8308–S8318 [20DE]

OPM: improve retirement reporting to ensure timely processing of Federal retirement benefits, S2566–S2568 [23AP], S2692, S2693 [25AP]

Pensions: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, S831, S835 [16FE], S893, S894 [17FE]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S1461 [7MR], S7307, S7308 [30NO]

Postal Service: authorize move to a 5-day mail delivery service, S2580–S2582 [23AP], S2644, S2645 [24AP]

——— consider impact of regulations when developing a profitability plan, S2687 [25AP]

——— develop a Medicare educational program for Postal Service employees and retirees who may be eligible to enroll in Medicare, S2691 [25AP]

——— eliminate requirement to pre-fund Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, S2471–S2473 [18AP]

——— encourage colocation of an employee at a commercial or government entity to maintain local access to postal services, S2642 [24AP]

——— end mailbox use monopoly, S2650 [24AP]

——— establish pilot program to test alternative methods for the delivery of postal services, S2686 [25AP]

——— impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S193, S194 [31JA], S1774–S1776 [19MR], S2357–S2382 [17AP], S2455, S2459, S2463–S2469, S2471–S2473, S2475, S2478–S2481, S2484, S2488 [18AP], S2520, S2521, S2526–S2530, S2535 [19AP], S2559, S2560–S2568, S2580–S2585 [23AP], S2623, S2630–S2651 [24AP], S2663, S2679, S2683–S2697 [25AP], S2805 [26AP], S3260 [17MY], S4195 [14JN], S6616 [21SE]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985, S1995 [22MR], S2053–S2055 [27MR], S2202 [29MR], S2347–S2357 [17AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), unanimous-consent agreement, S2342 [16AP], S2538, S2539, S2557 [19AP]

——— improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), unanimous-consent request, S2054 [27MR], S2634 [24AP]

——— limit compensation of Postal Service executives, S2687, S2688 [25AP]

——— maintain all current door delivery point services, S2692 [25AP]

——— maintain current delivery time for market-dominant products, S2688, S2689 [25AP]

——— modify process for closure or consolidation of post offices and postal facilities, S2638, S2639 [24AP], S2694 [25AP]

——— permit postmasters and other supervisory organizations to participate in the planning and development of changes in work schedules and benefits, S2650 [24AP]

——— prohibit closure, consolidation, or reduction in workforce of certain postal facilities that have received a positive efficiency review, S2645, S2646 [24AP]

——— prohibit closure or consolidation of a postal facility that is more than a certain distance from the nearest postal facility, S2685 [25AP]

——— prohibit employees from engaging in collective bargaining, S2688 [25AP]

——— prohibit senior Postal Service executive salaries from exceeding salaries of cabinet members, S2475 [18AP], S2693 [25AP]

——— provide protections for postal employees with respect to their right not to subsidize union nonrepresentational activities, S2690 [25AP]

——— reduce number of members serving on the Board of Governors, S2475 [18AP]

——— reduce the postal workforce by creating a mandatory retirement requirement for eligible employees, S2642 [24AP]

——— renegotiation of current collective bargaining agreements, S2632–S2634 [24AP]

——— request refund of postal surplus contributions into the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) in order to finance buyouts and retirement incentives, S2467, S2468 [18AP], S2562–S2566 [23AP]

——— require closing of post offices in the Capitol Complex, S2685 [25AP]

——— require State liaisons for States without a district office be located within their respective States, S2685 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: clarify Committee on Finance (Senate) vetting process relative to request for nominee’s tax returns, S6421 [19SE]

——— disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S111, S113 [26JA], S139, S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days, S5954 [2AU]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), S7672 [6DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), S6675 [21SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940, S5952 [2AU]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S2399 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

Senate: appreciation to Presiding Officers, Members, and staff, S8634 [1JA]

——— tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1925, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S2798 [26AP]

Senior Executive Service: reform (S. 2249), S2168 [28MR]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (H.R. 4158), S6671 [21SE]

Thrift Savings Plan: authorize certain employees to be automatically enrolled to increase contributions to accounts (S. 3175), S3131 [14MY]

——— clarify that accounts are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), S8633 [1JA]

Topeka, KS: anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Pay and Personnel Center, S6622 [21SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 886), S1760 [15MR]

Whistleblowing: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S1707 [15MR], S2978, S2985 [8MY], S6761 [13NO]

Reports

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–689), H6273 [21SE]

Clarify That Accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan Are Subject to Certain Federal Tax Levies: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4365) (H. Rept. 112–630), H5330 [30JY]

Clean Up Government Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 112–688), H6273 [21SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy Administrative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–147), S388 [7FE]

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1910) (S. Rept. 112–257), S8203 [19DE]

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4363) (H. Rept. 112–535), H3706 [15JN]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Government Employee Accountability Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6016) (H. Rept. 112–686), H6273 [21SE]

Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–4631), H5859 [11SE]

Hatch Act Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2170) (S. Rept. 112–211), S6339 [13SE]

Interagency Personnel Rotation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1268) (S. Rept. 112–235), S6744 [13NO]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2388), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2388) (S. Rept. 112–256), S8203 [19DE]

Postal Reform Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H25 [17JA]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H1803 [29MR]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 419), S2730 [25AP]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3813) (H. Rept. 112–394), H691 [9FE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2038), S131 [26JA]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2038) (S. Rept. 112–244), S7345 [3DE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 772) (S. Rept. 112–202), S5976 [2AU]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

21st Century Postal Service Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1789), S131 [26JA]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1789) (S. Rept. 112–143), S207 [31JA]

U.S. Secret Service Retirement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1515) (S. Rept. 112–205), S6062 [10SE]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 743) (S. Rept. 112–155), S2545 [19AP]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 112–508), H3265 [30MY]

Statements

Application of Insider Trading Law to Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staffs: Robert Khuzami, SEC, S144–S146 [30JA]

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Summaries

NASA Policy on Permission To Carry Personal Mementos on Space Vehicles They Flew, H6087 [19SE]

Tables

Budgetary effects of Senate substitute amendment to S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act, S2565 [23AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H. Res. 755, adopt Committee on Ethics (House) report on Representative Richardson use of congressional staff to perform campaign work, H5635 [2AU]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 828, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act, H5414 [31JY]

H.R. 886, U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S1761 [15MR], H1442 [21MR]

H.R. 3835, extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees, H304 [1FE]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4158, confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions, H6086 [19SE]

H.R. 4365, clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies, H5410 [31JY]

H.R. 4631, Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act, H5776 [11SE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 6016, Government Employee Accountability Act, H7324 [19DE]

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

H.R. 6634, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, H6659 [5DE]

H.R. 6726, Congressional Pay Freeze and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H7521 [1JA]

S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5411 [31JY]

S. 679, Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, H5405–H5408 [31JY]

S. 743, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, S2978–S2985 [8MY], H6286, H6293–H6296 [28SE]

S. 2038, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, S310–S315 [2FE], H645–H648 [9FE]

S. 2065, Down Payment To Protect National Security Act, S324 [2FE]

S. 2169, Federal Prisons Accountability Act, S1461 [7MR]

S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act, S1461 [7MR], H7320 [19DE]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2249, Senior Executive Service Reform Act, S2168–S2171 [28MR]

S. 2253, Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act, S2247 [29MR]

S. 2388, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act reauthorization and amendments, S8313–S8318 [20DE]

S. 3175, Save More Tomorrow Act, S3132 [14MY]

S. 3510, prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information, S5940, S5986 [2AU], H5686 [2AU]

S. 3625, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. Res. 359, tribute to Alan S. Frumin, S200, S213 [31JA]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 419, Public Service Recognition Week, S2398 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

S. Res. 458, Dept. of Agriculture anniversary, S3091, S3103 [10MY]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 559, tribute to Jonathan W. Bailey, S6463 [19SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Amend, S2582–S2585 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2690, S2691 [25AP]

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Amendments

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3765, H3776, H3778, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3752 [19JN]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 688), H3732 [18JN]

Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 5625), H2443 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

Land use: remove authority to collect land use fees for land that has been sold, exchanged, or otherwise transferred from Federal ownership but that is subject to a power site reservation (see S. 3265), S3729 [5JN]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (see S. 3671), S7976 [12DE] (see H.R. 6699), H7424 [20DE]

Natural gas: suspend approval of liquefied natural gas export terminals (see H.R. 4024), H725 [14FE]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Burt Hamner, Hydrovolts, Inc., H4668 [9JY]

——— John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H4668 [9JY]

——— Representative McMorris Rodgers, H4668 [9JY]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

Motions

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3785 [19JN]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

Remarks in House

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3755–H3787 [19JN], E1089 [20JN], E1143, E1144 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3744–H3755 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), motion to recommit, H3785 [19JN]

Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (H.R. 5625), H3985, H3986 [26JN]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H4666–H4672 [9JY]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H768, H769, H770 [15FE]

——— prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline if private property rights have been forfeited through the threat of eminent domain, H769, H770 [15FE]

——— prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline until certification that a certain percentage of iron and steel used for pipeline construction was manufactured in North America, H771, H772 [15FE]

——— review results from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration study on hazardous liquid pipeline regulations before issuing TransCanada Keystone XL gas pipeline permit, H767 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H746, H752, H753, H757–H759, H761 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3548), H587 [8FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Land use: remove authority to collect land use fees for land that has been sold, exchanged, or otherwise transferred from Federal ownership but that is subject to a power site reservation (S. 3265), S3732 [5JN]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (S. 3671), S7977 [12DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3653–S3655 [24MY]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, S4112 [13JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 112–563), H4654 [29JN]

Nomination of Anthony T. Clark to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of John R. Norris to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

North American Energy Access Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 112–703), H6828 [17DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 688, consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3744 [19JN]

H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3765–H3776 [19JN]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 5625, Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act, H3985 [26JN]

H.R. 5892, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4666–H4668 [9JY]

S. 3265, remove FERC authority to collect land use fees for land that has been sold, exchanged, or otherwise transferred from Federal ownership but that is subject to a power site reservation, S3732 [5JN]

FEDERAL FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT

Remarks in House

Grant programs: amend, H7367, H7368 [20DE]

FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3288, S3289, S3290 [17MY], S3332, S3333, S3335, S3384, S3385 [21MY], S3430, S3431, S3432, S3433, S3434, S3450, S3451, S3452, S3453, S3454, S3455, S3456 [22MY], S3482, S3485, S3488, S3489, S3490, S3491, S3492, S3495, S3497, S3506, S3520, S3533 [23MY], S3536, S3545, S3546 [24MY], S4410, S4423, S4424 [21JN], H3825 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Bizarre Outcome on Generic Drugs, S2499 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of HHS: grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

FDA: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (see S. 2289), S2392 [17AP]

——— ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety (see H.R. 3847), H218 [31JA]

——— establish procedures and requirements for registration of cosmetic product manufacturing entities, submission of cosmetic product and ingredient statements, and reporting of adverse events (see H.R. 4395), H1977 [18AP]

——— establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (see H.R. 6679), H7264 [18DE]

——— establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see H.R. 3988), H640 [8FE]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H1804 [29MR]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1016 [28FE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5077 [19JY]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H640 [8FE]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4384), H1976 [18AP]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

——— prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

——— reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 2067), S323 [2FE]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2267 [27AP]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see S. 2516), S2922 [7MY] (see S. 3187), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 5651), H2565 [9MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see S. 2281), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4156), H1272 [7MR]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6323 [2NO] (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act: extend (see H.R. 3975), H639 [8FE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

Cloture motions

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

FDA medical device user-fee program: Dept. of HHS, S8277–S8295 [20DE]

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act: Emil Kakkis, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, H3864 [20JN]

——— Pat Furlong, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (organization), H3864 [20JN]

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages: Carol Gill, S3503 [23MY]

——— Dawn Gibbs, S3503 [23MY]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products: Ellen Bloom and Ami V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, E1619 [21SE]

Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act: Allison M. Zieve, Public Citizen (organization), S2499 [18AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S2498 [18AP]

——— several consumer organizations, S2499 [18AP]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Organizations supporting S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3305 [21MY]

Persons denied access to compassionate drug use by the FDA, E1408 [3AU]

Motions

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3243 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3389 [22MY], S3561, S3563 [24MY], S4409, S4410 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Drugs: improve safety, H3224 [30MY]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (H.R. 3737), H580 [8FE], H3864 [20JN]

——— ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety, H3225 [30MY]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN], E974 [5JN]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228 [30MY]

——— expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (H.R. 2245), H3863 [20JN]

——— improve humanitarian device regulation, H3867 [20JN], E917 [31MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs, H6836 [18DE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (H.R. 6160), H5531 [1AU]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), E1619 [21SE]

——— make clarifications relative to persons accredited to review reports and make recommendations for initial classification of devices, H3230 [30MY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (H.R. 4384), E580 [18AP]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227, H3228 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

——— regulations concerning safe dietary ingredients in dietary supplements, E342 [8MR]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H2457 [9MY], H3192–H3230 [30MY], H3281 [31MY], E917, E925, E927, E929, E930, E932, E933 [31MY], E948, E950 [1JN], E974 [5JN], E1018 [7JN], E1162 [27JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3825–H3868 [20JN], E1147 [27JN]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, H3861 [20JN]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (H.R. 6342), E1407 [3AU]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women, H3865 [20JN]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (H.R. 3526), H817 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Drugs: modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

FDA: create standards for information provided to patients when receiving prescription medications, S3464 [23MY]

——— develop standardized protocols for obtaining authorization for administering an antipsychotic for non-FDA approved use, S3418 [22MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (S. 2289), S2395 [17AP]

——— ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities, S3468 [23MY], S3551 [24MY]

——— ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498–S3500 [23MY]

——— ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3492–S3494 [23MY]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY], S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3301–S3304 [21MY], S3389, S3396, S3418 [22MY], S3460, S3469, S3488, S3498, S3502 [23MY], S3551, S3567 [24MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (S. 296), S106–S108 [26JA]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3467, S3482–S3485 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (S. 2295), S2497–S2500 [18AP]

——— prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases, S3414 [22MY]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S3477 [23MY], S3555 [24MY], S4624 [26JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

——— require an independent assessment of review of the drug application process, S3489 [23MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3178 [15MY], S3181 [16MY], S3479–S3504, S3506–S3509 [23MY], S3535–S3538, S3540–S3548, S3550–S3609 [24MY], S4668 [27JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4408, S4409, S4410 [21JN], S4435–S4438, S4441–S4446, S4449 [25JN], S4601, S4602, S4605, S4610–S4619, S4624–S4627, S4630 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3243, S3252, S3265 [17MY], S3295–S3298, S3301–S3307, S3313 [21MY], S3389, S3394–S3397, S3400–S3402, S3409–S3415, S3417–S3419 [22MY], S3459, S3460, S3464–S3470, S3477, S3479 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316 [21MY], S3479 [23MY], S4388 [21JN]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, S3507 [23MY]

NIH: provide a deadline for issuance of regulations regarding clinical trial registration and report requirements, S3491 [23MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

Reports filed

FDA Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 112–495), H3171 [25MY]

FDA Safety and Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2516), S2922 [7MY]

Texts of

H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act, H3192–H3223 [30MY]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 2295, Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, S2498 [18AP]

S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3568–S3608 [24MY], H3825–H3861 [20JN]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

FEDERAL FORESTS COUNTY REVENUE, SCHOOLS, AND JOBS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Government: increase accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see S. 3600), S6546 [20SE]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT see Government—U.S.

FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT

Amendments

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Letters

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Remarks in House

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Remarks in Senate

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Credit: prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide for semiannual actuarial studies of FHA mortgage insurance program during periods that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund does not meet minimum capital ratio requirements (see H.R. 3853), H218 [31JA]

Mortgages: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see S. 3678), S8041 [13DE] (see H.R. 4264), H1641 [27MR]

——— establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (see S. 3047), S3041 [9MY]

Second Chance at Homeownership Program: establish (see H.R. 4172), H1304 [8MR]

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula: A. Webster Demmert III, Klawock Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— Dawn Hutchison, Wrangell Cooperative Association, S695 [15FE]

——— John Gomez, Jr., Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Joseph D. Hamilton, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, S694 [15FE]

——— Myron P. Naneng, Sr., Association of Village Council Presidents, S695 [15FE]

——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S694 [15FE]

Nomination of Carol J. Galante to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner: Mortgage Bankers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and National Association of Realtors, S8524 [30DE]

——— several housing organizations, S8524 [30DE]

Remarks in House

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

Mortgages: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), H5737–H5740 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

BIA: revised funding formula for Indian Reservation Roads program, S692–S696 [15FE]

Galante, Carol J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8521, S8523–S8529 [30DE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S5623 [26JY]

——— suitability to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner relative to actions addressing issues of FHA solvency, S8525–S8527 [30DE]

Mortgages: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (H.R. 4264), S8036 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

——— establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (S. 3047), S3044 [9MY]

Reports filed

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act, H5737–H5739 [10SE]

FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

Bills and resolutions

Credit: establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see S. 2093), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Real estate: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Housing: decision to prohibit use principal reduction by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prevent foreclosure, S5936 [2AU]

FEDERAL INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT

Bills and resolutions

EPA: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

Reauthorize (see S. 3552), S6340 [13SE]

Letters

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: several Senators, S7784 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (S. 3552), H6024–H6042 [14SE]

Remarks in Senate

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S7783 [12DE]

Reauthorize (S. 3552), S6370 [13SE]

Texts of

S. 3552, reauthorize, S6370–S6387 [13SE], H6025–H6041 [14SE]

FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY

Bills and resolutions

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

FEDERAL LABORATORY CONSORTIUM

Remarks in Senate

Kluse, Mike: Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year award recipient, S386 [7FE]

FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Public lands: establish a pilot program to test a small increase in Federal grazing fees, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

——— improve management of grazing leases and permits, H3746, H3761, H3778, H3779 [19JN]

Reports filed

Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY BOARD

Appointments

Members, S5264 [23JY]

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S408 [9FE]

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES ALLOCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 1550, provisions, H5515 [31JY]

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACCREDITATION BOARD

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1204 [9JY]

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Appropriations: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H4121 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8626 [1JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of William P. Doyle to the Federal Maritime Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5731 [31JY]

FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

Remarks in House

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Mining and mineral resources: require greater experience of mine safety inspectors (see H.R. 6547), H6276 [21SE]

FEDERAL MORTUARY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Establish, H3033 [17MY]

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Reports filed

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1950) (S. Rept. 112–238), S6744 [13NO]

FEDERAL POWER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5602–H5604 [1AU], E1426 [3AU]

Reports filed

Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4273) (H. Rept. 112–586), H4684 [9JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4273, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act, H5602 [1AU]

FEDERAL PRICE GOUGING PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 964), H1036 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1175, H1176 [6MR]

FEDERAL PRISONS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2169), S1459 [7MR]

Texts of

S. 2169, provisions, S1461 [7MR]

FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 112–241), S6947 [27NO]

FEDERAL REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

FEDERAL REGISTER

Remarks in House

Eximbank: exceptions to required Federal Register notice relative to publication of trade secrets, H2467, H2468 [9MY]

Reports

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

FEDERAL REGULATIONS see Government regulations

FEDERAL RESERVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see S. 2247), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Remarks in House

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (H.R. 4180), H6223 [20SE]

FEDERAL RESERVE INDEPENDENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY]

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

How Bernanke Can Get Banks Lending Again, E1323 [25JY]

How the Fed Favors the 1%, E706 [7MY]

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Conflicts of interest: restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6023), H4063 [26JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: preserve privilege for information submitted (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— require to conduct a small business review panel on the qualified mortgage rule before the Bureau can go forward with a final rule (see S. 3571), S6454 [19SE]

——— treatment of information provided (see S. 2099), S494 [9FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

Federal Reserve Act: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see S. 2247), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Financial institutions: exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE] (see H.R. 5794), H3102 [17MY]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: clarify applicability to condominiums (see S. 3499), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6337), H5706 [2AU]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see S. 2049), S208 [31JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Cloture motions

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Motions

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: move into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

Federal Reserve Act: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (H.R. 4180), H6223 [20SE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Government regulations: exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5139, H5140, H5150–H5162 [24JY], H5207, H5208, H5232 [25JY], H6222 [20SE], E1322, E1333 [25JY], E1351, E1362 [31JY], E1437 [3AU]

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: clarify applicability to condominiums (H.R. 6337), E1416 [3AU]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H3918 [21JN]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H677–H680 [9FE]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection: establish, S5960 [2AU]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: preserve privilege for information submitted (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

Cordray, Richard: recess appointment to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S151 [30JA], S418 [9FE]

Credit: encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

Economy: reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

Government regulations: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4602–S4604 [26JN], S6243 [12SE]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3247–S3252 [17MY]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, unanimous-consent agreement, S3239 [16MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S111, S113 [26JA], S139, S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3247–S3251 [17MY]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, unanimous-consent agreement, S3239 [16MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Reports filed

Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

Nomination of Jeremy C. Stein to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Jerome H. Powell to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Texts of

H.R. 459, Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H5150 [24JY]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

FEDERAL RESERVE TRANSPARENCY ACT

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

Articles and editorials

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 459), H5139, H5140, H5150–H5162 [24JY], H5207, H5208, H5232 [25JY], H6222 [20SE], E1322, E1333 [25JY], E1351, E1362 [31JY], E1437 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

Texts of

H.R. 459, provisions, H5150 [24JY]

FEDERAL RESTRICTED BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 347), H953 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 347): Senate amendment, H953–H955 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 347), S357, S358 [6FE]

Enact (S. 1794), S357 [6FE]

Texts of

H.R. 347, provisions, S358 [6FE]

S. 1794, provisions, S357 [6FE]

FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

Bills and resolutions

Federal employees: authorize certain employees to be automatically enrolled to increase contributions to Thrift Savings Plan accounts (see S. 3175), S3129 [14MY]

——— clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (see H.R. 4365), H1914 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Federal employees: clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), H5410, H5411 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Federal employees: authorize certain employees to be automatically enrolled to increase contributions to Thrift Savings Plan accounts (S. 3175), S3131 [14MY]

——— clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies (H.R. 4365), S8633 [1JA]

Reports filed

Clarify That Accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan Are Subject to Certain Federal Tax Levies: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4365) (H. Rept. 112–630), H5330 [30JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4365, clarify that accounts in the Thrift Savings Plan are subject to certain Federal tax levies, H5410 [31JY]

S. 3175, Save More Tomorrow Act, S3132 [14MY]

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H3914 [20JN]

Information technology: promulgate rules requiring Internet merchants to disclose use of price-altering computer programs (see H.R. 6508), H6274 [21SE]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H692 [9FE]

Telecommunications: require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (see S. 3410), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 6131), H4906 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: approval of merger between Express Scripts, Inc. and Medco, E704 [7MY]

——— potential merger between Express Scripts, Inc. and Medco, E673 [26AP]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1036 [29FE], H1104 [1MR], H1175, H1176 [6MR]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Government regulations: exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (H.R. 1748), H1229 [7MR]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), H5829, H5830 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3542, S3547, S3553, S3557 [24MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2273 [29MR], S8631 [1JA]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: extend (H.R. 6131), S6827 [14NO]

Wright, Joshua D.: confirmation to the FTC, S8663 [2JA]

Reports filed

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410), S5731 [31JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6131) (H. Rept. 112–653), H5764 [10SE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3410) (S. Rept. 112–248), S7458 [5DE]

Statements

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 6131, Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act extension, H5829 [11SE]

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H1272 [7MR]

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 2094), S494 [9FE]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6093), H4774 [10JY]

——— limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (see S. 3264), S3729 [5JN] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 3588), S6545 [20SE]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3298), S4203 [14JN]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see S. 3388), S5047 [16JY]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see S. 3558), S6454 [19SE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 6249), H5628 [1AU]

Letters

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Remarks in House

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (H.R. 4153), E329 [7MR]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3372–H3377 [1JN], E977 [5JN]

EPA: prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE], E1992 [21DE]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H6201, H6202 [20SE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund: establish (H.R. 6249), E1382 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (S. 2094), S413 [9FE]

——— reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE], S8114 [18DE]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2245), S3032 [9MY]

Reports filed

EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3264) (S. Rept. 112–185), S5046 [16JY]

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2018) (S. Rept. 112–184), S5046 [16JY]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]

Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2541) (H. Rept. 112–684), H6230 [20SE]

Texts of

S. 3687, EPA Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program reauthorization, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

FEDERAL WAY, WA

Remarks in House

Federal Way High School: tribute to Air Force Junior ROTC team, E920 [31MY]

South King Fire and Rescue Station 64: groundbreaking of 9/11 Memorial, E1516 [13SE]

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN (organization)

Statements

Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Equal Rights for Women, E805 [15MY]

FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8085, S8089 [17DE], H7491 [31DE]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S8084, S8087 [17DE]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE], H7583 [2JA]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Articles and editorials

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

Time for a Medicaid-Education Grand Swap, S3762 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide for employment of additional instructor for Junior ROTC units in which a large percentage of the student population is enrolled (see H.R. 6471), H6231 [20SE]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE] (see H.R. 6655), H6806 [13DE]

Corps of Engineers: establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (see S. 2138), S1147 [29FE]

——— temporarily relieve cost-sharing requirements of watershed mitigation projects and flood damage reduction projects for counties impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 6380), H5922 [12SE]

Crime: reauthorize grants to enhance State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 6496), H6274 [21SE]

——— support law enforcement training efforts on identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and eliminate Internet sites that facilitate such exploitation (see H. Res. 649), H2645 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit income deductions for controlled substances, including medical marijuana, when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see S. 3368), S4821 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize the Transition Assistance Advisor Program (see S. 3354), S4724 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of Energy: streamline process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries and designate certain closed military installations for siting refineries (see H.R. 3879), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 6400), H5999 [13SE]

——— enable States to establish reinsurance programs or high risk pools to ensure that high risk individuals are able to access health insurance (see H.R. 6283), H5704 [2AU]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H4868 [13JY]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Justice: enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 5770), H2713 [15MY] (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see S. 2254), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4292), H1740 [28MR]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5742), H2712 [15MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6628), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 4305), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see S. 3635), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6590), H6396 [15NO]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6045), H4156 [27JN]

——— strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 3693), S8203 [19DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services under the Workforce Investment Act (see H.R. 5805), H3102 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Transportation: prioritize local comments when selecting a toll pilot project (see H.R. 5713), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

——— withhold certain highway funds from States unless they enact a law strengthening penalties for motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus (see H.R. 4236), H1497 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (see H.R. 4288), H1740 [28MR]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

——— enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see S. 3694), S8203 [19DE]

——— establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 6477), H6231 [20SE]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 3793), H78 [18JA]

——— increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

Endangered species: halt premature proposed listing of certain central Texas salamander species resulting from a settlement agreement and take into account ongoing State and local conservation efforts (see S. 3446), S5487 [26JY] (see H.R. 6219), H5327 [26JY]

EPA: designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

——— limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

Families and domestic relations: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (see S. 3321), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6035), H4156 [27JN]

FBI: eliminate backlog in performing analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 6196), H5291 [25JY]

FEMA: make grants to State and local governments to assist in preparing for and responding to mass casualty incidents (see H.R. 6715), H7435 [27DE]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

Firefighters: modify training requirements for certain fire departments applying for Federal grants (see H.R. 5900), H3577 [6JN]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

Immigration: improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 2266), S2242 [29MR]

——— make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

Insurance: provide savings by permitting pass-through funding for State authorized public entity health benefits pools (see H.R. 6234), H5524 [31JY]

International Boundary and Water Commission: reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating certain water projects (see S. 2290), S2392 [17AP]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4309), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 6622), H6578 [30NO]

Medicaid: reform payment to States (see H.R. 5979), H3914 [20JN]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6397 [15NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3234 [16MY]

National Guard: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 583), S6626 [21SE]

Native Americans: repeal law prohibiting gaming activities, otherwise prohibited in Texas, on Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas lands (see S. 3654), S7401 [4DE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 2248), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

——— recognize primacy of States relative to regulation of hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 3573), S6454 [19SE]

Public debt: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H692 [9FE]

——— constitutional amendment to require that an increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several States (see H.J. Res. 99), H26 [17JA]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems (see S. 2473), S2823 [26AP]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE] (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY] (see H.R. 6140), H5008 [18JY]

——— repeal the program of block grants to States for social services (see H.R. 6442), H6151 [19SE]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H5628 [1AU]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1272 [7MR]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 6021), H4063 [26JN]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

——— preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see S. 3558), S6454 [19SE]

——— recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S2821 [26AP]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1740 [28MR]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 5333), H2316 [7MY]

——— prevent the alternative minimum tax from effectively repealing the Federal tax exemption for interest on State and local private activity bonds (see H.R. 6180), H5201 [24JY]

Veterans: require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S3630 [24MY] (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 4115), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 6008), H3974 [21JN]

Histories

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program, H7494 [31DE]

Letters

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: George Sheldon, Dept. of HHS, S6050 [10SE]

——— Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Larry Snyder, Catholic Charities USA (organization), H2615 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Secure Communities deportation program: several legal aid organizations, H3529 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), S2719 [25AP], S2790 [26AP]

Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs extension: several business organizations, S819 [16FE]

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

Insular Areas Act: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4889 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4889 [17JY]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H7494 [31DE]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses and Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, S2793 [26AP]

Marketplace Fairness Act: several Senators, S817 [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding: Marty Ford, The ARC of the U.S. (organization), H2617 [10MY]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: James T. Hay, California Medical Association, H1458 [21MR]

Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act: Gregory M. Cohen, American Highway Users Alliance, H5606 [1AU]

Lists

Organizations supporting the Enzi amendment to S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, on empowering States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4883 [11JY]

Motions

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

Opinion polls

District of Columbia budget autonomy: Purple Insights (organization), H2024 [19AP]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H733 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (H.R. 3179), H5138 [24JY]

California: high-speed rail project funding, H4141 [27JN]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Public Power proposed gasification plant, E35 [18JA]

Climate: impact of extreme weather events, H4778 [11JY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), H7313–H7317 [19DE]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), H2048, H2049 [24AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Social Innovation Fund, E1269 [18JY]

Corps of Engineers: approve permit for economic development in Henry County, VA, H3489 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H3459, H3460 [5JN]

Crime: anniversary of legislation to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, E1678 [2OC]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1833–H1835 [16AP], H1852 [17AP]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, H906 [17FE]

——— repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 1116), H3809 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (H.R. 6400), E1524 [13SE]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (H.R. 6128), E1249 [13JY]

——— make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (H.R. 3486), H2145 [26AP]

——— Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2606, H2613 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: denial of access by States to Systematic Alienation Verification Entitlement (SAVE) database to identify noncitizens among registered voters, H3584 [7JN]

——— establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force, H3244, H3245 [30MY]

——— prioritize assignment of officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance security of mass transit systems (H.R. 3140), H3246, H3247 [30MY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), Senate amendment, H7491–H7495 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H2500, H2501 [9MY], E837 [17MY]

——— condition Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401 [3AU]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding, H2707 [15MY], H2733, H2735 [16MY], E780 [11MY]

——— Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses funding, H2423, H2424 [8MY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 5770), H2698 [15MY], H3737 [19JN]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H1031 [29FE], H1398 [20MR]

——— prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503, H2504 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws, H2420–H2422 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]

——— prohibit State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H2524 [9MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), H5207 [25JY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6628), H6590 [4DE], H7579 [2JA]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), unanimous-consent agreement, H7580, H7581 [2JA]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (H.R. 4305), H5787–H5790 [11SE]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (H.R. 6590), H6510 [29NO]

——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (H.R. 2800), H5790, H5791 [11SE]

——— State Criminal Alien Assistance Program suspension of reimbursement to States for costs of incarcerating unknown documented aliens, H3543, H3544 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), E83 [27JA]

——— reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program, H731 [15FE]

——— Safe Routes to School Program funding, E1238 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (H.R. 4288), E469 [28MR]

Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (H.R. 1550), H5515–H5518 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money, H2022–H2024 [19AP], H4643–H4646 [29JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

Education: provide educational stability for children in foster care (H.R. 5876), H3275 [31MY]

EPA: provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, H448 [3FE], H4039, H4040 [26JN], H4146 [27JN]

FEMA: ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (H.R. 1411), H6440 [27NO]

——— State and local grant programs funding, H3534, H3554–H3556 [6JN], H3634 [7JN]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Government: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H2821 [17MY]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H779, H780 [15FE], H3910, H3911 [20JN]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, H3664 [8JN], E1031 [8JN]

——— increase minimum rate of return to States for payments made through the Federal gas tax, H3505–H3509 [6JN]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (H.R. 632), H3507 [6JN]

Housing: authorize incremental vouchers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families (H.R. 3603), H907 [17FE]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (H.R. 3842), H521 [7FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H821, H822 [16FE]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, H4747 [10JY]

——— reform, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

——— reform payment to States (H.R. 5979), H4731 [10JY], H5185 [24JY]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (H.R. 6592), E1771 [15NO]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, E1318 [25JY]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889–H1891 [17AP]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (H. Res. 242), E710 [7MY]

——— observance, H2457, H2458 [9MY], E849, E857 [18MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: State enforcement of law relative to motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus funding, H4045 [26JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, H5183–H5188 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174–H6185 [20SE], E1618, E1621 [21SE], E1657 [25SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (H.R. 5824), H2820 [17MY]

——— permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (H.R. 4379), E570 [18AP]

——— reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3659), H315 [1FE]

Roads and highways: remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, H4623 [29JN]

——— streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

San Joaquin River: prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements, H2623 [10MY]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (H.R. 4160), H5184, H5185 [24JY]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 6021), E1139 [26JN]

States: impact of congressional redistricting, H507 [6FE]

——— preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H6201, H6202 [20SE]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H3984 [26JN], H4068, H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H2213 [27AP], E470 [28MR]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (H.R. 4290), E477 [28MR]

——— make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes, H5689 [2AU]

——— prevent the alternative minimum tax from effectively repealing the Federal tax exemption for interest on State and local private activity bonds (H.R. 6180), E1308 [24JY]

——— promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (H.R. 2701), H5138 [24JY]

Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), H4888–H4894 [17JY]

Texas: impact of decision not to expand Medicaid coverage of uninsured citizens, H4788 [11JY]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling and ensure collection of all tobacco taxes, H6356 [14NO]

Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H732 [15FE]

——— authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 897), H5604–H5606 [1AU]

U.S. Northern Command: increase effectiveness, H3129 [18MY]

Unemployment: require all money withdrawn from States’ unemployment funds be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, H356–H361 [1FE]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act, H5126 [23JY], H5141, H5143, H5146 [24JY], H5227 [25JY]

——— ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (H.R. 373), H4024 [26JN]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, H7279 [19DE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (H.R. 6008), H5138 [24JY]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Western States: impact of Federal control over land, H2059–H2061 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: clarify exemptions from certain Federal regulations regarding maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers during planting and harvest seasons, S1603, S1604 [13MR]

——— expand exemption from certain Federal regulations for farmers to transport their products across State lines in farm vehicles, S1440 [7MR], S1603 [13MR]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Bridges: repairs and reconstruction funding, S4619 [26JN]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S4880–S4884 [11JY]

——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S369 [7FE], S815–S817 [16FE]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (H.R. 6655), S8666, S8667 [2JA]

——— establish (S. 3705), S8355, S8364 [21DE]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (H.R. 2947), S3241 [16MY], S3658 [24MY]

Corps of Engineers: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432, S8438, S8439 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

——— establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (S. 2138), S1149 [29FE]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S1928 [21MR]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (S. 598), S1842 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: end State bonus payments for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— ensure that performance bonus payments are used by State agencies only to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorize Transition Assistance Advisor Program, S7160 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8089 [17DE]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S1921 [21MR], S8087 [17DE]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs, S3555 [24MY], S4630 [26JN]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 2554), S2930 [7MY]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S2592 [23AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2666 [25AP], S2789–S2793, S2796 [26AP]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8551 [30DE]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (S. 3635), S6857, S6858 [15NO], S7696 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Dept. of Transportation: allow funds to be used to repair or reconstruct a bridge on non-National Highway Systems Federal-aid highways, S1188 [1MR]

——— allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S405 [9FE]

——— off-system bridge program funding, S1451 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1602 [13MR]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1423, S1424 [6MR]

Ecology and environment: expedite environmental and judicial review of projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, S2144 [28MR]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (S. 2117), S852 [16FE]

EPA: establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S382 [7FE]

Families and domestic relations: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (S. 3321), S4372 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to implement rule to improve Federal permitting and review process of infrastructure projects, S2144 [28MR]

——— require use of existing environmental review documents to expedite oil and gas permitting, S2146 [28MR]

FEMA: clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

——— improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

Financial institutions: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2211 [29MR]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment, S1592 [13MR]

Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, S3067–S3069 [10MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S4716 [28JN]

——— provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (S. 1265), S6329 [13SE]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (S. 2276), S2253 [29MR], S3620 [24MY]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S2942 [8MY], S3761 [6JN], S4706 [28JN], S4736 [29JN], S5111 [18JY], S6614–S6616 [21SE]

——— reform, S6297 [13SE], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7779 [12DE]

Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal: groundbreaking, S4818 [10JY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 462), S3236–S3238 [16MY], S3689 [4JN]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4653–S4658 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (S. 244), S2118 [28MR]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (S. 2248), S2166 [28MR]

Public lands: provide for State approval of new units of national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, trails, wilderness, conservation or recreation areas, or other Federal systems, S6835 [15NO]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S8158–S8160 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6086 [11SE], S6407–S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6407, S6408 [19SE]

——— Executive order to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S4995 [16JY]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S. 3397), S5136 [18JY]

Roads and highways: remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States, S1593–S1596 [13MR]

Social Security: prevent fraud and restore fiscal accountability by improving improper payment rates, S2946 [8MY]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S4433, S4439–S4441 [25JN], S4647 [27JN]

——— hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, S2588 [23AP]

Transportation: allow States to permit non-highway uses in rest areas along any highway, S1534 [8MR], S1605 [13MR]

——— allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, S1534 [8MR], S1592, S1604 [13MR]

——— empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs, S1594, S1595 [13MR]

——— modify gas tax apportionment formula to ensure that the percentage of funds received by a State is the same as the percentage of total gas taxes paid by the State, S1535 [8MR], S1601 [13MR]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S6256 [12SE], S6291 [13SE], S7391 [4DE]

Reports

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own: GAO (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Reports filed

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4305) (H. Rept. 112–649), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 112–651), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice Protection of Crime Victims’ Rights and Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 250), S4417 [21JN]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2159), S2242 [29MR]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6019) (H. Rept. 112–582), H4683 [9JY]

Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3140) (H. Rept. 112–467), H2441 [8MY]

McKininey Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–190), S5211 [19JY]

Officer Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2276), S3514 [23MY]

Release Reversionary Interest Held By the U.S. in Certain Cook County, MN, Land Conveyed for the Establishment of an Airport: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2947) (H. Rept. 112–441), H1844 [16AP]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 373) (H. Rept. 112–483), H2811 [16MY]

Statements

Enewetak People—Challenges Facing the Only Population Ever Resettled on a Nuclear Test Site: Jack Ading, H4891 [17JY]

Marketplace Fairness Act: Several Individuals, S817 [16FE]

Summaries

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 6019), H7494 [31DE]

Tables

Jobs supported through Eximbank financing by State, S3147 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirement, H6175 [20SE]

H.R. 897, Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act, H5605 [1AU]

H.R. 915, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

H.R. 1550, Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Resources Allocation Improvement Act, H5515 [31JY]

H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S8089 [17DE]

H.R. 2800, Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program reauthorization, H5790 [11SE]

H.R. 2947, release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain Cook County, MN, land conveyed for the establishment of an airport, H2048 [24AP]

H.R. 3140, Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act, H3246 [30MY]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

H.R. 4305, Child and Elderly Missing Alert Program, H5787 [11SE]

H.R. 6655, Protect Our Kids Act, H7313 [19DE]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

S. 1793, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S8087 [17DE]

S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, H4889 [17JY]

S. 2159, Drug-Free Communities Support Program authorization extension, S1424 [6MR]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2248, Fracturing Regulations Are Effective in State Hands Act, S2167 [28MR]

S. 2303, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declaration Act, S2549 [19AP]

S. 2554, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2930 [7MY]

S. 3250, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (SAFER) Act, H7581 [2JA]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3654, repeal law prohibiting gaming activities, otherwise prohibited in Texas, on Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas lands, S7403 [4DE]

S. 3687, Dept. of the Interior conveyance of McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Res. 462, National Foster Care Month, S3236 [16MY], S3689 [4JN]

S. Res. 583, National Preparedness Month, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

FEDERATION OF ASIA-PACIFIC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTHERN AMERICA

Remarks in House

Franklin Township, NJ: tribute to Jain Center of New Jersey temple construction, E1203 [9JY]

FEDERATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF RUSSIA

Letters

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, S7449 [5DE]

FEDERAZIONE SICILIANA DEL NEW JERSEY

Remarks in House

Randazzo, Ciro G.: Federazione Siciliana Del New Jersey ‘‘Trinacria D’Oro’’ Award recipient, E381 [19MR]

FEDERICI, WILLIAM

Prayers

House of Representatives, H6311 [19OC]

FEDERING, ERIC

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

FEDOR, TERESA

Articles and editorials

Fedor Found Voice in Human-Traffic Battle, E1419 [3AU]

Remarks in House

Ohio General Assembly: tribute to efforts to combat trafficking in persons, E1419 [3AU]

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H6419 [16NO]

FEED THE CHILDREN (organization)

Addresses

Taiwan Food Donation to Kenya: Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., S2914 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

FEIGHAN, ROBERT E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E827 [17MY]

FEIN, BRUCE

Articles and editorials

History of the Expansion of Presidential Power, E814 [16MY]

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE (a Senator from California)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3867 [7JN], S3905, S3917, S3924 [11JN], S3998 [12JN], S4152, S4160 [13JN], S4206 [14JN], S4274, S4276, S4306 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8307 [20DE], S8364 [21DE], S8462 [28DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6978 [27NO], S7055, S7072 [28NO], S7181, S7219, S7224, S7241, S7253, S7255 [29NO], S7297 [30NO]

Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3330 [21MY]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4685 [27JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S8508 [28DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2427, S2428 [17AP], S2641 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2036 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S570 [13FE], S647 [14FE], S870 [16FE], S928 [17FE], S1097 [28FE], S1389, S1398 [5MR], S1426 [6MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1853, S1854 [20MR]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5402 [25JY], S5724, S5773, S5789 [31JY]

Analyses

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 3454), S8514 [28DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4461 [25JN]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2656 [24AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4461 [25JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S6800 [14NO]

California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S75 [24JA]

Children and youth: permit disclosure of certain information for the purpose of missing child investigations (see S. 225), S5732 [31JY]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Colleges and universities: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S3423 [22MY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6548 [20SE]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S1089 [28FE]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 1947), S76 [24JA]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

——— provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S5381 [25JY]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S2546 [19AP]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authorized uses of funds in the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3704), S8302 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 645), S5871 [1AU]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S3235 [16MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S6547 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see S. 1802), S43 [23JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S3516 [23MY]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6548 [20SE]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see S. 1421), S323 [2FE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4461 [25JN]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1680 [14MR]

Drugs: make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act (see S. 2297), S5382 [25JY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

——— enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472), S7459 [5DE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S6341 [13SE]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3394), S5659 [30JY]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S5658 [30JY]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S6341 [13SE]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3786 [6JN]

——— revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see S. 1906), S851 [16FE]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S5659 [30JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S1148 [29FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S6065 [10SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S5979 [2AU]

Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 1223), S132 [26JA]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1680 [14MR]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2394 [17AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1541 [8MR]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1119), S4239 [18JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S5978 [2AU]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1173), S6745 [13NO]

Mental health: issue a semipostal stamp for research and demonstration projects relating to autism spectrum disorders (see S. 2472), S5659 [30JY]

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 490), S4675 [27JN]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 3502), S5977 [2AU]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1422 [6MR]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 358), S163 [30JA]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 417), S2243 [29MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2031 [26MR]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 578), S6626 [21SE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S2032 [26MR]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1614 [13MR]

Tariff: recreational performance outerwear (see S. 704), S495 [9FE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see S. 1806), S5258 [23JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S6745 [13NO]

——— improve and extend certain tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chillers (see S. 3352), S4724 [28JN]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1034), S208 [31JA]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 2105), S614 [14FE] (see S. 3414), S5212 [19JY]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1894), S6341 [13SE]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1281), S3423 [22MY]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S4893 [11JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S76 [24JA]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S495 [9FE]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 21), S615 [14FE]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 438), S5658 [30JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S850 [16FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S1148 [29FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3631 [24MY]

Computers: provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (see S. 2102), S567 [13FE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2465), S2823 [26AP]

FHA: establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (see S. 3047), S3041 [9MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3454), S5658 [30JY]

——— specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (see S. 3314), S4299 [19JN]

Los Angeles Kings (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 497), S4299 [19JN]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see S. 3517), S5978 [2AU]

San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 598), S6855 [15NO]

Tariff: artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see S. 2557), S2922 [7MY]

——— artichokes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (see S. 2558), S2923 [7MY]

——— bags for toys (see S. 2560), S2923 [7MY]

——— carrying cases of plastics with molded handles shaped to hold toys (see S. 2565), S2923 [7MY]

——— educational toys or devices (see S. 2561), S2923 [7MY]

——— electronic drawing toys, electronic games, or educational toys cases or containers (see S. 2562), S2923 [7MY]

——— floor coverings and mats used for temporary cushioning for children and adults (see S. 2585), S2923 [7MY]

——— golf club putter heads (see S. 2575), S2923 [7MY]

——— headphones, AC adapters, and protective cases of molded silicone (see S. 2567), S2923 [7MY]

——— infant products (see S. 2559), S2923 [7MY]

——— insulated food or beverage bags with outer surface of man made fiber, with removable inner liner of hard plastic (see S. 2579, 2580), S2923 [7MY]

——— measuring or checking instruments parts and accessories (see S. 2555), S2922 [7MY]

——— mechanics’ work gloves (see S. 2568, 2569, 2570, 2571, 2574), S2923 [7MY]

——— metal halide lamps designed for use in video projectors (see S. 2573), S2923 [7MY]

——— non-toric shaped polarized materials of 80 mm or less in diameter (see S. 2577), S2923 [7MY]

——— non-toric shaped polarized materials of more than 80 mm in diameter (see S. 2578), S2923 [7MY]

——— oysters (other than smoked), prepared or preserved (see S. 2556), S2922 [7MY]

——— plastic device book style covers (see S. 2581), S2923 [7MY]

——— plastic device covers and stands (see S. 2584), S2923 [7MY]

——— plastic stylus pens for use with toys (see S. 2566), S2923 [7MY]

——— protective cases of molded silicone for toys (see S. 2563), S2923 [7MY]

——— subassemblies for measuring equipment for telecommunications (see S. 2586), S2923 [7MY]

——— textile device book style covers (see S. 2582), S2923 [7MY]

——— textile device covers and stands (see S. 2583), S2923 [7MY]

——— toric shaped polarized materials (see S. 2576), S2923 [7MY]

——— wide-range high sensitivity zoom security cameras (see S. 2572), S2923 [7MY]

——— zippered cases of textile materials with textile straps for toys (see S. 2564), S2923 [7MY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA]

Cloture motions

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2054 [27MR], S2349 [17AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8395 [27DE]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments: Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S8457 [28DE]

——— Senators Wyden and Mark Udall, S8458 [28DE]

Lists

Terrorist arrests and plots stopped in the U.S. 2009-2012, S7020–S7023 [28NO]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Privilege of the floor

Englehardt, Dorothy, S7125 [28NO]

McFarland, Lilia, S3929 [11JN]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5932 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4274, S4276, S4282 [19JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S4282 [19JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 3239), S3633 [24MY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8468 [28DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018, S7023 [28NO], S7182, S7187, S7193 [29NO], S8336 [21DE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 200), S2960 [8MY]

Bencivengo, Cathy A.: nomination to be district judge, S417, S418 [9FE], S1067 [28FE]

Bernal, Jesus G.: nomination to be district judge, S7734 [11DE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S6046 [10SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5932 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3980 [12JN]

Civil liberties: prohibit unreasonable search or seizure of records of individuals held by a third party without express consent or issuance of a probable cause warrant, S8407, S8428 [27DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3710 [5JN]

Computers: provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (S. 2102), S568 [13FE]

Corps of Engineers: require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8468 [28DE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (S. 2212), S1848 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: air quality improvement project funding, S4274 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing an insurance product that covers food safety recalls, S4276 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8336 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7018, S7023, S7025 [28NO], S7179, S7180, S7182, S7187, S7193 [29NO]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7179, S7180 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S379 [7FE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authorized uses of funds in the Crime Victims Fund (S. 3704), S8304 [20DE]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8402, S8428 [27DE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit royalty incentives for deepwater drilling, S2197 [29MR]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5932 [2AU]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S109 [26JA]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S2960 [8MY]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4755 [29JN]

FHA: establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (S. 3047), S3044 [9MY]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE], S1713 [15MR]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6596 [21SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8391, S8400, S8402, S8407, S8409, S8416, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8456, S8459, S8461 [28DE]

Galante, Carol J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8528 [30DE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4755 [29JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8468 [28DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3886 [11JN]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to decisions and position on the death penalty, S3887 [11JN]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3887 [11JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 3454), S8513 [28DE]

——— specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (S. 3314), S4307 [19JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285 [12SE]

Los Angeles Kings (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 497), S4309 [19JN]

Medicare: reform, S6046 [10SE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7444 [5DE]

Mongolia: condemn arrest and detention of former President Nambaryn Enkhbayar, S3108 [14MY]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3109 [14MY]

Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S3235 [16MY]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1067 [28FE], S2911 [7MY]

Oakland, CA: tribute to East Bay Municipal Utility District for renewable energy project, S2236• [29MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8416 [27DE], S8456, S8459 [28DE]

Olguin, Fernando M.: nomination to be district judge, S8065 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1843 [20MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1125 [29FE]

——— repeal, S6046 [10SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1126 [29FE]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S109 [26JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5002 [16JY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2197 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1067 [28FE], S2911 [7MY]

Railroads: change railcar procurement rules for transit systems to allow up to 5 years for delivery of railcars after delivery of 1st railcar, S559 [13FE]

——— positive railroad control crash avoidance systems implementation, S820 [16FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S559 [13FE], S820, S842 [16FE], S1125 [29FE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4755 [29JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7444 [5DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7445 [5DE]

San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (S. Res. 598), S6871 [15NO]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1973 [22MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S108 [26JA]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5002 [16JY]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding, S379 [7FE]

Taxation: rates, S6046 [10SE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S6776, S6777 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5463–S5465 [26JY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA]

Transportation: ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S1701 [15MR], S2781 [26AP]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1067 [28FE], S3314 [21MY]

Women: health care for women, S379 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3109 [14MY]

Reports filed

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 112–164), S2819 [26AP]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3454) (S. Rept. 112–192), S5658 [30JY]

Statements

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8393 [27DE]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Texts of

S. 2212, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, S1849 [20MR]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3239, provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S3634–S3636 [24MY]

Tributes

Inouye, Daniel K., S8256 [20DE]

King, Jack, S258• [1FE]

Liepman, Andrew, S3972• [12JN]

Mikulski, Senator, S1896 [21MR]

Snowe, Senator, S1125 [29FE]

Turner, Kathleen, S8359• [21DE]

Wagner, Caryn A., S8136 [18DE]

FELDER, ANNE MITCHELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1262 [17JY]

FELDMAN, EILEEN

Articles and editorials

Newspaper Celebrates 25 Years, E509 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Jacksonville (AR) Arkansas Leader: anniversary, E508 [29MR]

FELDMAN, ESTHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E923 [31MY]

FELDMAN, GARRICK

Articles and editorials

Newspaper Celebrates 25 Years, E509 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Jacksonville (AR) Arkansas Leader: anniversary, E508 [29MR]

FELDMAN, MEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5021 [19JY]

FELDSHER, ROSE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E572 [18AP]

FELICE, LAUREN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7460 [5DE]

FELLO, TOMMY

Remarks in House

Cleveland Heights, OH: anniversary of Tommy’s Restaurant, E64 [24JA]

Tribute, E64 [24JA]

FELSEN, JOSEPH T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1273 [18JY]

FELT, GORDON

Addresses

Flight 93 National Memorial, S7398 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

FELTON, MARILYN RANKIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1764 [15NO]

FEMINIST MAJORITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E471 [28MR]

FENG JIANMEI

Remarks in House

China: forced abortion policy, E1227–E1229 [11JY]

FENTIN, ANNETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E671 [26AP]

FENTON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1022 [7JN]

FER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

FERAL SWINE ERADICATION AND CONTROL PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 112–137), S131 [26JA]

FERFOLIA, DONALD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E41 [18JA]

FERGUSON, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1831 [29NO]

FERGUSON, KEITH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6734 [13NO]

FERGUSON, TAYLOR

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S387 [7FE]

FERKO, GRACE S.

Remarks in House

Ferko, Jacqueline and Jon: tribute to birth of child, E1860 [30NO]

FERKO, JACQUELINE AND JON

Remarks in House

Ferko, Grace S.: tribute to birth, E1860 [30NO]

FERNANDES, MARIA D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E309 [5MR]

FERNLEY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (see H.R. 6236), H5524 [31JY]

FERRAGINA, ROBERTO

Remarks in House

Amerigo Vespucci Society: Man of the Year Award recipient, E314 [5MR]

FERRE, HELEN AGUIRRE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E466 [28MR]

FERRELL, CECIL A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E806 [15MY]

FERRELL, PHILLIP L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E76 [25JA]

FERRER GARCIA, JOSE D.

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E690 [27AP]

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, E583 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, S2387 [17AP]

FESSLER, LOUIS E.

Remarks in Senate

Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S6051 [10SE]

FETTEL, KEVIN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2492 [18AP]

FETZ, ALISHA

Remarks in Senate

9-1-1 for Kids (organization): Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

FETZ, SCOTT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1144 [29FE]

FEUER, MARVIN

Letters

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, S3253 [17MY]

Limitations on U.S. assistance, S6572 [21SE]

FHA EMERGENCY FISCAL SOLVENCY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4264), H5737–H5740 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4264), S8036 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 112–544), H3914 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4264, provisions, H5737–H5739 [10SE]

FHA ENHANCED OVERSIGHT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3853), H218 [31JA]

FIDLER, MARK

Poems

‘‘Written on Your Soul,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E333 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E333 [7MR]

FIDLER, STACY AND KERMIT

Poems

‘‘Written on Your Soul,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E333 [7MR]

FIELDON, IL

Articles and editorials

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

Remarks in House

Joe Ringhausen Orchard and Apple House: Illinois Cider and National Cider Contest winner, E229 [17FE]

FIELDS, ARRONN D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E984 [5JN]

FIELDS, CONNOR

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Nevada participants, S4945 [12JY]

FIELDS, LAUREN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

FIELDS, MIKE

Articles and editorials

At Almost 100, Bill Santor Looks Back on His Colorful Life in Golf, S2319 [16AP]

FIELDS, WILLIAM A., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E995 [6JN]

FIFE, WA

Remarks in House

Flex-a-lite (business): anniversary, E1403 [3AU]

FIFE LAKE, MI

Remarks in Senate

Fife Lake Public Library: anniversary, S3898 [11JN]

FIGHTING FRAUD TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

FIGUEROA-MUNOZ, ADELITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1032 [8JN]

FILI, SHAYNE

Remarks in House

Nebraska: tribute to 2d Congressional District Women in Business Spotlight award recipients, E1949 [18DE]

FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF GUAM (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1731 [2NO]

FILIPINO VETERANS FAIRNESS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 210), E200 [15FE]

FILMS see Motion Pictures

FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1848 [16AP]

Agriculture: protect farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 3555), H3808 [19JN]

——— provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1916 [17AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H803 [15FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H2328 [7MY]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5290 [25JY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H3 [6JA]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H1915 [17AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 1623), H3105 [17MY]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2289 [27AP]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H6304 [9OC]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Bataan-Corregidor Month: designate (see H. Res. 636), H2274 [27AP]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see H.R. 5545), H4908 [17JY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H221 [31JA]

Buy American Act: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service or National Archives and Records Administration gift shops are produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3415), H3105 [17MY]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H2288 [27AP]

——— impose position limits and margin requirements to eliminate excessive oil speculation and ensure that price of crude oil and derivative fuels reflects fundamentals of supply and demand (see H.R. 2328), H1306 [8MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1381), H1846 [16AP]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

China: prevent repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow diplomatic access to, and application for asylum by, such refugees (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4864 [12JY]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 2957), H945 [17FE]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 494), H27 [17JA]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see H.R. 1564), H27 [17JA]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H160 [24JA]

Courts: provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H572 [7FE]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H1846 [16AP]

Crime: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see H.R. 3515), H727 [14FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

——— improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H4828 [11JY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H694 [9FE]

——— establish a grant program to provide veterans with apprenticeships and career advice (see H.R. 3340), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

——— establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H1306 [8MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see H.R. 2689), H694 [9FE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA]

——— increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 3405), H159 [24JA]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2229), H28 [17JA]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3707 [15JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H3700 [8JN]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H4065 [26JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6234 [20SE]

——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5690), H2566 [9MY]

——— make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3486), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H2288 [27AP]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H3163 [18MY]

——— require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1711), H1571 [26MR]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H1101 [29FE]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H945 [17FE]

——— provide grants to the National Urban League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 683), H1642 [27MR]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1847 [16AP]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 1521), H3105 [17MY]

——— develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1620), H1846 [16AP]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H3267 [30MY]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H571 [7FE]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3734 [18JN]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H182 [25JA]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H803 [15FE]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H2569 [9MY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H571 [7FE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5293 [25JY]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H5766 [10SE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H3363 [31MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see H.R. 266), H375 [1FE]

——— statehood (see H.R. 265), H375 [1FE]

Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see H.R. 2316), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H5202 [24JY]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5766 [10SE]

Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1808 [29MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment on congressional power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 72), H4686 [9JY]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H4828 [11JY]

ERISA: provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H5292 [25JY]

——— require a lifetime income disclosure (see H.R. 677), H220 [31JA]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H1428 [20MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H441 [2FE]

——— allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

FDA: create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (see H.R. 3207), H696 [13FE]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1847 [16AP]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H1915 [17AP]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H3267 [30MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H2447 [8MY]

Federal employees: ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits (see H.R. 979), H1153 [5MR]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3365), H945 [17FE]

Federal Railroad Administration: require a percentage of funding be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3513), H945 [17FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide amortization authority in certain situations for capital calculation under the Financial Institutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (see H.R. 1356), H1741 [28MR]

Firearms: limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H694 [9FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H28 [17JA]

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H1428 [20MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: reduce interest rates on mortgages owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3733), H441 [2FE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H221 [31JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H159 [24JA]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3528), H641 [8FE]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6280 [21SE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1497 [21MR]

——— prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H2329 [7MY]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H3267 [30MY]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3977 [21JN]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (see H.R. 267), H375 [1FE]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H5331 [30JY]

Human rights: modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3823), H641 [8FE]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H1101 [29FE]

——— provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities (see H.R. 3881), H803 [15FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see H.R. 2185), H2211 [26AP]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see H.R. 3590), H1571 [26MR]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H187 [27JA]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H4864 [12JY]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2447 [8MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5202 [24JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1572 [26MR]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1847 [16AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H1807 [29MR]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2329 [7MY]

Medicaid: apply prompt pay requirement to claims for payment for covered items and services furnished by any Medicaid health care entity (see H.R. 3587), H1642 [27MR]

——— cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1543 [22MR]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2647 [10MY]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5712 [2AU]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H694 [9FE]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H28 [17JA]

——— increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 1172), H726 [14FE]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H2647 [10MY]

——— provide coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 2233), H945 [17FE]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 876), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H1915 [17AP]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H5292 [25JY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H5293 [25JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1642 [27MR]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H692 [9FE]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Guard: eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (see H.R. 1169), H1846 [16AP]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H2072 [24AP]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1808 [29MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H6284 [25SE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H4656 [29JN]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H3267 [30MY]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6323 [2NO]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Postal Service: authorize the sale, at fair market value, of any post office building subject to relocation (see H.R. 6238), H5525 [31JY]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H513 [6FE]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1018 [28FE]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see H.R. 5745), H6001 [13SE]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5766 [10SE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H2034 [19AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H27 [17JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Sports: prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing (see H.R. 1733), H115 [23JA]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1392 [19MR]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see H.R. 3572), H903 [16FE]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see H.R. 481), H944 [17FE]

——— allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H1846 [16AP]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4686 [9JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6062 [14SE]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H1741 [28MR]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2447 [8MY]

——— extend the Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 11), H1641 [27MR]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6060 [14SE]

——— impose a tax on transactions in oil futures, options, and swaps (see H.R. 2003), H1210 [6MR]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2813 [16MY]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1135 [1MR]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H5202 [24JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (see H.R. 3840), H694 [9FE]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H5078 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H572 [7FE]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 601), H1915 [17AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Telecommunications: adopt technology allowing 9-1-1 call centers to receive and respond to emergency text messages (see H.R. 3654), H1847 [16AP]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H1571 [26MR]

——— exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H966 [27FE]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H5526 [31JY]

——— provide employment opportunities for veterans in transportation construction projects (see H.R. 3473), H115 [23JA]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H1154 [5MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6069 [18SE]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1017 [28FE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1847 [16AP]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H4158 [27JN]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H6344 [13NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2570 [9MY]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H3363 [31MY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H694 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: establish a grant pilot program to provide housing for elderly homeless veterans (see H.R. 5861), H3266 [30MY]

La Jolla, CA: grant a right of first refusal to the La Jolla Historical Society relative to the sale of the La Jolla Post Office (see H.R. 6049), H4603 [28JN]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 6275), H5704 [2AU]

Salazar Bazan, Azucena: relief (see H.R. 6126), H4863 [12JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: establish a grant pilot program to provide housing for elderly homeless veterans (H.R. 5861), H3266 [30MY]

La Jolla, CA: grant a right of first refusal to the La Jolla Historical Society relative to the sale of the La Jolla Post Office (H.R. 6049), H4605 [28JN]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (H.R. 6275), H5708 [2AU]

Salazar Bazan, Azucena: relief (H.R. 6126), H4864 [12JY]

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H6579 [3DE]

Remarks

Baxamusa, Murtaza: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Honoree of the Year, E1460• [10SE]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3780 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5819 [11SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: clarify laws which may be waived for border security activities on public lands, prohibit reduction of public access to such lands, and protect tribal sovereignty, H3780 [19JN]

——— prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3780 [19JN]

Lemmon, Tom: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Labor Leader of the Year, E1462• [10SE]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Annual Community Labor Awards recipients, E108• [1FE]

Power resources: promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (H.R. 6275), E1424• [3AU], E1750• [13NO]

Votes: position on missed, H53•, H54•, H69• [18JA], H90•, H91• [23JA], H200• [31JA], H350•, H351•, H352•, H354•, H355•, H356• [1FE], H395•, H396•, H414•, H415•, H416•, H417•, H418•, H419• [2FE], H458•, H459• [3FE], H489•, H490• [6FE], H709• [14FE], H750• [15FE], H955• [27FE], H1262•, H1263•, H1264• [7MR], H1286, H1287, H1288•, H1289• [8MR], H1374• [19MR], H1662•, H1664•, H1665•, H1730•, H1731• [28MR], H1751•, H1762•, H1763•, H1775•, H1789•, H1795• [29MR], H1827•, H1828• [16AP], H1862•, H1871•, H1872•, H1873•, H1892•, H1893•, H1894•, H1895•, H1896•, H1897• [17AP], H1931•, H1932•, H1959•, H1961•, H1962• [18AP], H1988•, H1989•, H1990•, H2008•, H2010• [19AP], H2051• [24AP], H2107•, H2108• [25AP], H2156•, H2179•, H2180•, H2181•, H2182•, H2183•, H2186• [26AP], H2246•, H2251•, H2252• [27AP], H2301•, H2302•, H2303• [7MY], H2345•, H2346•, H2382•, H2383•, H2384•, H2385•, H2386•, H2387•, H2388•, H2433•, H2434•, H2435•, H2436•, H2437•, H2438• [8MY], H2491•, H2492•, H2516•, H2517•, H2518•, H2519•, H2520•, H2521•, H2522•, H2552•, H2553•, H2554•, H2555•, H2556•, H2557• [9MY], H2582•, H2583•, H2632•, H2633•, H2635•, H2636• [10MY], H2694•, H2695• [15MY], H2731•, H2743•, H2744•, H2745•, H2781• [16MY], H2845•, H2846•, H2847•, H3034•, H3035•, H3036•, H3037•, H3038• [17MY], H3110•, H3111•, H3112•, H3113•, H3114•, H3115•, H3116•, H3117•, H3118•, H3119•, H3120•, H3121•, H3142•, H3143•, H3144, H3145•, H3146• [18MY], H3248•, H3249•, H3250• [30MY], H3445•, H3446•, H3447• [5JN], H3496•, H3497•, H3498•, H3514•, H3515•, H3516•, H3517•, H3518•, H3519•, H3520•, H3521•, H3522•, H3523•, H3524•, H3526•, H3527•, H3528•, H3567•, H3568•, H3569•, H3570•, H3571•, H3572•, H3573•, H3574•, H3575• [6JN], H3599•, H3601•, H3617•, H3618•, H3645•, H3646•, H3647•, H3648•, H3649•, H3651•, H3652• [7JN], H3685•, H3686•, H3687•, H3688•, H3689•, H3690•, H3691• [8JN], H3931•, H3932•, H3933•, H3934•, H3935•, H3936•, H3937•, H3938•, H3939•, H3940•, H3941•, H3942•, H3944•, H3945• [21JN], H4615•, H4616•, H4631•, H4633•, H4635•, H4636• [29JN], H4670•, H4671•, H4672• [9JY], H4893•, H4894• [17JY], H4926•, H4997•, H4998•, H4999•, H5000•, H5001•, H5002•, H5003•, H5004•, H5005•, H5006• [18JY], H5064•, H5065•, H5066•, H5067•, H5068•, H5069•, H5070•, H5071•, H5072• [19JY], H5115•, H5116•, H5117• [23JY], H5449•, H5450• [31JY], H5747•, H5748•, H5749• [10SE], H6120•, H6121• [19SE], H6174•, H6195•, H6196• [20SE], H6248•, H6249•, H6250•, H6251•, H6252•, H6253•, H6254•, H6256•, H6257• [21SE], H6338• [13NO], H6388•, H6390•, H6391• [15NO], H6418 [16NO], H6443•, H6444• [27NO], H6524• [29NO], H6560, H6561• [30NO], E743•, E746• [9MY]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE], E1924 [13DE]

Tribute, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H6579 [3DE]

Tributes

Price, Bobby, E1776• [15NO]

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD

Remarks in House

Government regulations: proposed changes to accounting standards, E342 [8MR]

FINANCIAL CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: establish to advance rights and remedies available to consumers relative to financial services transactions (see H.R. 6667), H6806 [13DE]

FINANCIAL CRISIS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION ACT

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Enact (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Economy: release of report on causes of U.S. financial and economic crisis, H41 [18JA]

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE TO REDUCE TAX HAVEN ABUSE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103–S5105 [18JY]

Texts of

S. 2253, provisions, S2247 [29MR]

FINANCIAL GUIDANCE CENTER (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S33 [23JA]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3091, S3092, S3093 [10MY], S3146, S3148, S3150, S3152, S3156, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7704 [10DE], S7724, S7746, S7747, S7749, S7750 [11DE], S7982, S7983 [12DE], S8045 [13DE]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8374, S8378 [21DE]

Articles and editorials

Bankers Form SuperPAC for ‘Surgical’ Strike at Industry’s Enemies, S3475 [23MY]

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

House Reaches Agreement on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization To Strengthen American Manufacturing, Spur Job Creation, H2477 [9MY]

How Bernanke Can Get Banks Lending Again, E1323 [25JY]

How the Fed Favors the 1%, E706 [7MY]

Intractable Afghan Graft Hampering U.S. Strategy, H1290 [8MR]

Millions Forgo Foreclosure Reviews Homeowners Don’t Have Much Time To Ask for Accuracy Checks, E2020 [31DE]

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, E112 [1FE]

Re-Authorize the Export-Import Bank, H2480 [9MY]

Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion Undisclosed to Congress, H5158–H5160 [24JY]

That Comeback Trail for the Economy? Here, It’s Littered With Foreclosures, H672 [9FE]

Why Dodd-Frank Is Necessary, E1311 [24JY]

Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs, S1670 [14MR]

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion?, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Armed Forces: enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— ensure that relocation of an active duty servicemember away from the servicemember’s principal residence does not prevent the refinancing of a mortgage on that residence (see H.R. 4740), H2125 [25AP]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see S. 3323), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

Bankruptcy: provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (see H.R. 4058), H901 [16FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (see H.R. 6431), H6150 [19SE]

Business and industry: clarify exemptions for captive finance companies from the definition of major swap participant and from the swap clearing requirement (see H.R. 5649), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4391), H1977 [18AP] (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

Colleges and universities: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Community banks: exempt from certain escrow requirements (see S. 2278), S2243 [29MR]

Consumers: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE] (see H.R. 5794), H3102 [17MY]

——— preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions (see H.R. 6706), H7435 [27DE]

——— preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

——— protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S5304 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies by public utility companies (see H.R. 6363), H5764 [10SE]

——— create a Federal charter for National Consumer Credit Corporations (see H.R. 6139), H5008 [18JY]

——— encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S5487 [26JY]

——— establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H77 [18JA]

——— establish shared equity appreciation mortgage modification pilot programs (see S. 2093), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 5940), H3699 [8JN]

——— exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S1194 [1MR]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (see H.R. 6037), H4156 [27JN]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H1804 [29MR]

——— permit certain current loans that would otherwise be treated as non-accrual loans as accrual loans for certain purposes (see H.R. 4029), H725 [14FE]

——— prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (see H.R. 6395), H5999 [13SE]

——— require closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 2909), S2966 [8MY]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6467), H6231 [20SE]

——— require servicers to provide responses to mortgagors requesting residential mortgage loan refinancing (see S. 3177), S3174 [15MY]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H943 [17FE]

Credit unions: advance the ability to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

——— allow non-federally insured credit unions to become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (see H.R. 6105), H4827 [11JY]

Crime: prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 3432), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6205), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program to develop innovative financial products that encourage savings and wealth-creation among active servicemembers and reduce use of predatory lenders (see H.R. 5946), H3702 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

Dept. of HUD: provide for semiannual actuarial studies of FHA mortgage insurance program during periods that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund does not meet minimum capital ratio requirements (see H.R. 3853), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN] (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

——— establish U.S. Employee Ownership Bank (see S. 3419), S5257 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 4482), H2064 [24AP]

Education: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Electronics: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H1914 [17AP]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4302), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 5444), H2318 [7MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

FDIC: exclude insurance companies from orderly liquidation authority (see H.R. 6423), H6060 [14SE]

——— protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (see S. 3637), S6894 [26NO]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

FHA: establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (see S. 3047), S3041 [9MY]

——— establish Second Chance at Homeownership Program (see H.R. 4172), H1304 [8MR]

Financial Consumers Association: establish to advance rights and remedies available to consumers relative to financial services transactions (see H.R. 6667), H6806 [13DE]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 633), H2126 [25AP]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: repeal authority to designate certain non-bank financial institutions as systemically important financial institutions (see S. 3497), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6317), H5705 [2AU]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see S. 2247), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a small business review panel on the qualified mortgage rule before the Bureau can go forward with a final rule (see S. 3571), S6454 [19SE]

——— restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6023), H4063 [26JN]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S494 [9FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (see S. 3709), S8364 [21DE]

Government regulations: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3280 [17MY] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

——— address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 4963), H2206 [26AP]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S1422 [6MR]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5714), H2644 [10MY]

——— support and promote mutual community banks (see H.R. 4217), H1426 [20MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see S. 2078), S388 [7FE]

Investments: make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 6524), H6275 [21SE]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H901 [16FE]

——— sanction foreign financial institutions providing secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions (see H.R. 3880), H439 [2FE]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (see S. 2111), S699 [15FE]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (see H.R. 6694), H7424 [20DE]

——— specify that courses offered by lenders for their own employees may not satisfy pre-licensing or continuing education requirements of mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 6158), H5077 [19JY]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H692 [9FE]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (see S. 3589), S6545 [20SE]

Political ethics: require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H900 [16FE]

Privacy: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

Real estate: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see S. 2080), S494 [9FE]

——— require holder of subordinate lien on property that secures a federally related mortgage loan, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a timely decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 6153), H5077 [19JY]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (see S. 3672), S7976 [12DE] (see S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— establish loan guarantee program to assist small business concerns that manufacture clean energy technologies (see H.R. 4185), H1304 [8MR]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H5704 [2AU]

SEC: improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see S. 2373), S2821 [26AP]

——— require nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to certify that they monitor the accuracy of credit ratings issued by the organization (see H.R. 6512), H6275 [21SE]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

Senior citizens: protect elder adults from exploitation and financial crimes, prevent elder adult abuse and financial exploitation, and promote safety for elder adults (see S. 3598), S6546 [20SE]

Small business: exclude credit union loans made to Main Street businesses from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4293), H1740 [28MR]

——— improve lending and cooperation between the National Credit Union Administration and SBA (see H.R. 4191), H1304 [8MR]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Taxation: extend the deduction for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3999), H692 [9FE]

——— increase income limitations for student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 6010), H3975 [21JN]

——— permanently modify limitations on deduction of interest by financial institutions which hold tax-exempt bonds (see H.R. 5705), H2567 [9MY]

——— prevent an unfair tax burden for veterans and homeowners who have received assistance from the National Mortgage Settlement (see S. 3224), S3515 [23MY]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

Truth in Lending Act: add a rule of construction relative to certain payments to an employee of a mortgage originator (see H.R. 4076), H943 [17FE]

——— improve certain provisions relative to the compensation of mortgage originators (see H.R. 4163), H1272 [7MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see S. 3620), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide exemptions from municipal advisor registration requirements (see S. 3492), S5977 [2AU]

——— technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Cloture motions

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

Factsheets

ManuFACTS—Ex-Im Bank and Export Finance, H2474 [9MY]

Letters

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Eximbank reauthorization: Andrew N. Liveris, Dow Chemical Co., H2472 [9MY]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, and Kevin Burke, American Apparel & Footwear Association, H2473 [9MY]

——— Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of Washington, H2480 [9MY]

——— David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

——— George Landrith, H2477 [9MY]

——— Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, H2475 [9MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., and William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H2472 [9MY]

——— Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, H2479 [9MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2474 [9MY]

——— R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, H2475 [9MY]

——— Representative Carolyn McCarthy, H2476 [9MY]

——— Representative Yoder, H2477 [9MY]

——— several Governors, H2479 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H2472, H2475 [9MY]

——— several Representatives, H2480 [9MY]

——— Tim Keating, Boeing Co., H2470, H2473 [9MY]

——— Todd O. McCracken, Small Business Exporters Association of the U.S., H2472 [9MY]

FHA solvency and efforts to rebuild Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund: Carol J. Galante, Acting Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8526 [30DE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Lists

Wall Street CEOs taking millions, H4695 [10JY]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Messages

Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions: President Obama, S348 [6FE], H479 [6FE]

Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held With an Intermediary: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S5730 [31JY], H5439 [31JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3051 [10MY], S3137 [15MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE], S8001 [13DE]

Press releases

A4A Commends Important Reforms in Bipartisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Agreement: Airlines for America (A4A) (organization), H2475 [9MY]

ALPA Hails Agreement on Eximbank Reauthorization: Air Line Pilots Association, International, H2474 [9MY]

Ex-Im Bank Support: several organizations, H2467 [9MY]

GAMA Urges Swift Action on Export Import Bank Reauthorization: General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H2475 [9MY]

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democrats, H2477 [9MY]

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Praises House Leaders for Reaching Deal on Ex-Im: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2475 [9MY]

Remarks in House

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary, E759 [10MY]

Arkansas County, AR: anniversary of Arkansas County Bank, H2051 [24AP]

Armed Forces: improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, H3058, H3059 [17MY]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

——— provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure (H.R. 4058), H806 [16FE], E211 [16FE], E530 [16AP]

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), H6124, H6125 [19SE]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, H1220, H1264 [7MR], H2798–H2800 [16MY]

——— improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5228 [25JY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1895, H1896 [17AP], H1929 [18AP]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (H.R. 5186), E962 [1JN]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

——— affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

Consumers: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (H.R. 5691), E752 [9MY]

——— provide reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions, H6163 [20SE]

Credit: focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (H.R. 6037), H4076 [27JN]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (H.R. 1498), H385 [2FE]

Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]

Dept. of Defense: regulate open-end credit loans to Armed Forces members and reduce use of predatory lenders, H5075 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: legal activities, U.S. attorneys, and FBI financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities funding through reductions in NASA funding, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: economic effects of Troubled Asset Relief Program, H2314 [7MY]

——— repeal the Office of Financial Research, H2603 [10MY]

Dressel, Melanie: American Banker (publication) Community Banker of the Year award recipient, E117 [2FE]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE], H675, H676 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H5134 [24JY], H5981 [13SE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H4694 [10JY]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H808 [16FE]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

Electronics: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), H4664–H4666 [9JY], E1283 [19JY]

Estabrook, Tove E.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675 [26AP]

Eximbank: exceptions to required Federal Register notice relative to publication of trade secrets, H2467, H2468 [9MY]

——— reauthorize, H1217 [7MR], H2082 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2459, H2460–H2481 [9MY], E764 [10MY], E798 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 5444), E713 [7MY]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

FDIC: repeal orderly liquidation authority to prevent failure of large financial firms, H2610 [10MY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: anniversary, E1831 [29NO]

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: release of report on causes of U.S. financial and economic crisis, H41 [18JA]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (H.R. 4232), H1648 [28MR]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (H.R. 4180), H6223 [20SE]

——— move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, H6219–H6224 [20SE]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5139, H5140, H5150–H5162 [24JY], H5207, H5208, H5232 [25JY], H6222 [20SE], E1322, E1333 [25JY], E1351, E1362 [31JY], E1437 [3AU]

Government regulations: exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

——— SEC and CFTC cost-benefit analysis requirements and litigation costs funding, H5277, H5278 [25JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, E201 [15FE]

Hanover Township, PA: anniversary of Sallie Mae Loan Servicing Center, E661 [26AP]

Housing: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, H672–H675 [9FE]

——— Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices allowing for review and possible compensation for such foreclosures, H7478 [31DE]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets, H5569 [1AU]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (H.R. 4070), H2824 [17MY]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, E1415 [3AU]

Lithonia, GA: tribute to HomeSafe Georgia Foreclosure Prevention Event, H6597 [4DE]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (H.R. 6694), E1987 [21DE]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN], H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H5755 [10SE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR], H1395 [20MR], H2060 [24AP]

Privacy: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Real estate: provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, H701 [14FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, E15 [13JA]

SBA: provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (H.R. 6296), H6115–H6118 [19SE], E1544 [14SE]

SEC: consider burden of internal controls auditing requirements for companies with public float less than a certain amount, H5278–H5280 [25JY]

——— delay effective date of requirement for cost/benefit analysis of regulations until certification that such requirement will not divert resources from mission to protect investors and the financial system, H5282, H5283 [25JY]

——— exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

——— improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5227, H5241 [25JY]

——— require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran, H5572 [1AU]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1551–H1553 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

——— require brokers underwriting initial public offerings for emerging growth companies be held to strict liability for publicly released research and that certain communications be filed with the SEC, H1256, H1257, H1261 [7MR]

Small business: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (H.R. 1418), H5863 [12SE]

Social Finance, Inc.: tribute, E1461 [10SE]

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Teachers Federal Credit Union, E6 [10JA]

Taxation: provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (H.R. 6050), E1172 [28JN]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (H.R. 2827), H6125–H6128 [19SE]

——— exclude small lenders from certain regulations (H.R. 3336), H2095–H2099 [25AP], E667 [26AP], E696 [27AP]

——— impact, E1311 [24JY]

——— repeal, H714 [14FE], H1151 [5MR], H5022 [19JY], H5230 [25JY]

Ysrael, Diana Z.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E673 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (S. 3179), S3175 [15MY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (S. 3323), S4372 [20JN]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), S6670, S6671 [21SE]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

CFTC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

——— implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, S1174 [1MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2222), S2138, S2139 [28MR], S2207 [29MR]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Courts: settlement in class-action lawsuit filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and financial institutions, S5961 [2AU]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (S. 3426), S5490 [26JY]

——— encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— establish a national consumer credit usury rate (S. 3452), S5489 [26JY]

——— promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

——— require servicers to provide responses to mortgagors requesting residential mortgage loan refinancing (S. 3177), S3463 [23MY]

Credit unions: advance the ability to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, S1673 [14MR], S1695 [15MR]

——— advance the ability to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (S. 2231), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR]

Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, S7030 [28NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow communities with rural development project loans to apply for certain other types of loans, S4281 [19JN]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

——— prohibit loan guarantees, S4280 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: extend enforcement authority of the Military Lending Act to certian Federal agencies, S7332 [3DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and refusal to provide administrative documentation to Congress, S6793 [14NO]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S6590–S6592 [21SE]

——— impact of deregulation of the financial sector, S4658 [27JN], S5124 [18JY]

——— impact of Government regulations, S4113 [13JN]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4658 [27JN]

Education: funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

Electronics: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), S7751 [11DE]

Eximbank: amend membership of Advisory Committee to include a representative from the textile industry, S1782 [19MR]

——— limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3148–S3150, S3156 [15MY]

——— make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154, S3157 [15MY]

——— phase out authority and require President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S3146, S3150 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151, S3152, S3157 [15MY]

——— reauthorize, S1686, S1728 [15MR], S1763, S1776, S1777, S1782 [19MR], S1817, S1822, S1823, S1830, S1834, S1837, S1841 [20MR], S1885 [21MR], S1972, S1974, S1995 [22MR], S2127 [28MR], S2486 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3146–S3158, S3159 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3051–S3053, S3058, S3062–S3065, S3070 [10MY], S3107, S3123 [14MY], S3137, S3139 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), S3871 [7JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent agreement, S3122 [14MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent request, S3069, S3070 [10MY]

——— reform, S2950 [8MY]

FDIC: allow participation in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program to be voluntary, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— charge rates necessary to account for losses in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program, S8002, S8003 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S6896, S6908 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S7740 [11DE], S8000–S8004, S8025 [13DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7721, S7723 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), unanimous-consent agreement, S7692 [10DE], S7989 [12DE]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103–S5105 [18JY]

FHA: establish a fund that allows responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages (S. 3047), S3044 [9MY]

Financial Guidance Center (organization): tribute, S33 [23JA]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S2184 [28MR], S2234 [29MR]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth, S3247, S3248 [17MY]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

GAO: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8265 [20DE], S8378 [21DE]

Government regulations: provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (S. 3048), S5921–S5923 [2AU]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

——— prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S184–S186 [31JA], S304 [2FE]

——— suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

Housing: Federal-State civil settlement resulting from probe of abusive foreclosure practices, S395 [9FE]

Iran: allow humanitarian trade to be exempted from sanctions as long as such trade is licensed by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S5862 [1AU]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7282 [30NO]

Law enforcement: enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy (S. 2111), S700, S803 [15FE], S805 [16FE]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR): allegations of manipulation, S5959 [2AU]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4602–S4604 [26JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S3671 [4JN], S6308 [13SE]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: establish pilot program to facilitate communication between borrowers and servicers (S. 3589), S6553 [20SE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR], S2018–S2020 [26MR], S2134, S2140 [28MR], S2217 [29MR]

Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S5914 [2AU]

——— prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S66 [24JA]

——— protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches, S5716 [31JY]

——— protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Real estate: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (S. 2080), S496 [9FE], S3463 [23MY]

——— provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, S361 [7FE]

Saco, ME: anniversary of Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, S2961 [8MY]

SBA: clarify collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans (S. 3681), S8042 [13DE]

——— extend loan refinancing program, S1728 [15MR]

——— extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program, S4876 [11JY]

——— reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S4927 [12JY], S8429 [27DE]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

——— funding, S5960 [2AU]

Securities: comprehensively regulate derivatives markets to increase transparency and reduce risks in the financial system, S3403 [22MY]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, S3932 [12JN]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

South Dakota: anniversary of Services Center Federal Credit Union, S6264 [12SE]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3292 [17MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, S5960 [2AU]

——— impact on concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’, S6510 [20SE]

——— repeal, S140 [30JA], S3298 [21MY]

——— technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Reports filed

Adjust Date on Which Consolidated Assets Are Determined for Purposes of Exempting Certain Instruments of Smaller Institutions From Capital Deductions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3128) (H. Rept. 112–566), H4654 [29JN]

Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890) (S. Rept. 112–142), S163 [30JA]

Improve CFTC Consideration of Costs and Benefits of Regulations and Orders: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 112–482), H2811 [16MY]

Limit Fee Disclosure Requirement for an Automatic Teller Machine to the Screen of That Machine: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 112–576), H4654 [29JN]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

SEC Regulatory Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2308) (H. Rept. 112–453), H2123 [25AP]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3336) (H. Rept. 112–390), H639 [8FE]

Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2586) (H. Rept. 112–345), H639 [8FE]

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

U.S. Covered Bond Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 940) (H. Rept. 112–407), H1152 [5MR]

Statements

FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program Temporary Extension: Executive Office of the President, S7723 [11DE]

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Tables

Jobs supported through Eximbank financing by State, S3147 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H.R. 459, Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H5150 [24JY]

H.R. 2072, Eximbank reauthorization, H2460–H2464 [9MY]

H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act, H1551 [26MR]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 2827, clarify Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors, H6125 [19SE]

H.R. 3336, Small Business Credit Availability Act, H2095 [25AP]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

H.R. 4367, limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine, H4665 [9JY]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 5890, technical correction to H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act, H3444 [5JN]

H.R. 6296, Disaster Loan Fairness Act, H6115 [19SE]

H.R. 6431, provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, H6124 [19SE]

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, S701 [15FE]

S. 2253, Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act, S2247 [29MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 3452, Protecting Consumers From Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, S5490 [26JY]

S. 3637, FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program temporary extension, S6896 [26NO]

S. 3677, Flood Disaster Protection Act technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

S. 3681, clarify SBA collateral requirement for certain disaster-related loans, S8043 [13DE]

S. 3709, GAO study of potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions, S8378 [21DE]

S. Res. 409, Financial Literacy Month, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 633), H2126 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 409), S2184 [28MR], S2234 [29MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 409, designate, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Statements

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL

Articles and editorials

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Government regulations: repeal authority to designate certain non-bank financial institutions as systemically important financial institutions (see S. 3497), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6317), H5705 [2AU]

Remarks in House

Government regulations: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

FINCHER, STEPHEN LEE (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1249 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3130), H5130 [23JY] (see H.R. 3805), H5202 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H441 [2FE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6234 [20SE]

——— eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H5202 [24JY]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H966 [27FE]

——— ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H5331 [30JY]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6280 [21SE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H727 [14FE]

Credit: create a Federal charter for National Consumer Credit Corporations (see H.R. 6139), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify maximum distance between Farm Service Agency county offices for purposes of the closure or relocation of a county office (see H.R. 4330), H2212 [26AP]

——— require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H3363 [31MY]

Economy: spur economic growth and create jobs (see H.R. 3400), H28 [17JA]

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6765 [12DE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1164), H966 [27FE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2212 [26AP]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H115 [23JA]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2212 [26AP]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members’ official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 121), H1497 [21MR]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H803 [15FE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H4828 [11JY]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H220 [31JA]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H4908 [17JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2813 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1808 [29MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H5526 [31JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4656 [29JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1807 [29MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H966 [27FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2647 [10MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H3732 [18JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H187 [27JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H5766 [10SE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H694 [9FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2134 [25AP]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6280 [21SE]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H4908 [17JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4656 [29JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2447 [8MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H1135 [1MR]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5860 [11SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3481 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H218 [31JA]

Freedom of religion: reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (see H. Res. 789), H6151 [19SE]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (see H.R. 6415), H6060 [14SE]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (see H.R. 6694), H7424 [20DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (H.R. 3849), H219 [31JA]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (H.R. 6415), H6061 [14SE]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (H.R. 6694), H7424 [20DE]

Remarks

Business and industry: require emerging growth companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1255 [7MR]

Freedom of religion: reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (H. Res. 789), E1567• [19SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5279, H5284 [25JY]

——— require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5284 [25JY]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose the number of domestic and foreign employees, H1282 [8MR]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (H.R. 6415), E1543• [14SE]

Jackson, TN: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church installation of new pastor, E915• [31MY]

Medina, TN: tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson County High School, E914• [31MY]

——— tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson High School, E855• [18MY]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (H.R. 6694), E1987• [21DE]

SEC: consider burden of internal controls auditing requirements for companies with public float less than a certain amount, H5279 [25JY]

——— study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1260 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1239, H1244, H1249, H1251, H1255, H1257, H1260 [7MR], H1282 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1226 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1591 [27MR]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H1251 [7MR], H5279 [25JY]

——— prohibit communication between emerging growth companies and accredited investors, H1257 [7MR]

——— provide additional exemptions from internal control auditing requirements for smaller and newer public companies (H.R. 3213), H5279 [25JY]

Tennessee: tribute to school districts in West Tennessee that earned exemplary status from the Tennessee Dept. of Education, E1395• [3AU]

Votes: position on missed, E604• [19AP], E814• [16MY]

Tributes

Carruth, Richard, E916• [31MY]

Summitt, Pat, H2076 [25AP]

Underwood, John and Grace, E1247• [12JY]

FINDING FUGITIVE SEX OFFENDERS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 671): unanimous-consent request, S1921 [21MR]

FINDLEY, PAUL (a former Representative from Illinois)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Lincoln Home National Historic Site: tribute to efforts to establish, S5957 [2AU]

Tribute, S5957 [2AU]

FINE, BAILEY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7031 [28NO]

FINKELSTEIN, ELENI

Essays

Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest, E1746 [13NO]

FINLAN, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E455 [27MR]

FINLEY, DORA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1336 [26JY]

FINLEY, JOAN

Subpoena Notices

27th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Landry, LA, H5329 [30JY]

FINLEY, STEPHANNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E655 [25AP]

FINN, MICHAEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2272 [29MR]

FINNEGAN, JOHN V.

Remarks in House

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

FINUCANE, PATRICK

Remarks in House

United Kingdom: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H6712 [12DE]

FIRE CHIEF (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Olsson, Jona: Fire Chief (publication) Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, S6433 [19SE]

FIRE PREVENTION

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 549), S6108 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see S. 3585), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6306), H5705 [2AU]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4774 [10JY]

——— modify training requirements for certain fire departments applying for Federal grants (see H.R. 5900), H3577 [6JN]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Lincoln County, NV: facilitate planning, permitting, administration, implementation, and monitoring of pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects (see H.R. 6453), H6231 [20SE]

National Association of State Fire Marshals: recognize efforts to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications (see S. Res. 483), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 638), H2274 [27AP]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

Public lands: expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

Tariff: zinc diethylphosphinate (see H.R. 4837), H2204 [26AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 6229), H5330 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Campus Fire Safety Month: observance, E1554 [19SE]

Climate: impact of extreme weather events, H4778 [11JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: enter into contracts with States to treat insect-infested trees and clear hazardous fuel to prevent wildfires, H3785 [19JN]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs, H7367, H7368 [20DE]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3535, H3536 [6JN], E1003 [6JN], E1029 [8JN], E1998 [21DE]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), H3691 [8JN]

——— improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

Government regulations: exempt OSHA from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Pioneer Fire Dept., E583 [19AP]

Kansas State Firefighters Association: anniversary, E1390 [2AU]

Lumberton, TX: anniversary of Lumberton Fire and EMS, E469 [28MR]

National Fire Protection Association: issuance of new standards for gas process safety following Kleen Energy Plant disaster, E943 [31MY]

National forests: improve land management and reduce fire hazards, H1981 [19AP]

West Caldwell, NJ: anniversary of West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept., E1475 [11SE]

Woodbridge, VA: tribute to Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept., E323 [6MR]

Woodbury, MN: tribute to Woodbury Fire Dept., E244 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 549), S6238 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (S. 3441), S5964 [2AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

FEMA: improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), S3720 [5JN], S3870, S3871 [7JN]

——— FLAME wildfire suppression reserve fund funding, S4661 [27JN]

——— hazardous fuel reduction projects funding, S4660 [27JN]

——— reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN], S4660 [27JN]

——— wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

Forests: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4339 [20JN]

Kansas State Firefighters Association: anniversary, S5970 [2AU]

National Association of State Fire Marshals: recognize efforts to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications (S. Res. 483), S5090 [17JY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2218), S1938 [21MR]

Reports filed

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2218) (S. Rept. 112–180), S4950 [12JY]

Texts of

S. 3261, allow Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers, S3871 [7JN], H3691 [8JN]

S. Res. 483, recognize efforts of National Association of State Fire Marshals to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to National Fire Protection Association specifications, S3782 [6JN], S5090 [17JY]

S. Res. 549, Campus Fire Safety Month, S6110, S6238 [11SE]

FIRE SALE LOOPHOLE CLOSING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 263), E1944 [17DE]

FIREARMS related term(s) Weapons

Amendments

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664 [21SE], H6437 [27NO]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1879, H1881, H1882, H1883, H1885, H1886, H1887, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6636, S6638, S6639 [21SE], S6727, S6748, S6749, S6759, S6760 [13NO], S6807, S6808, S6809, S6810, S6811, S6812, S6821, S6822, S6824, S6826, S6827 [14NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

Articles and editorials

Taking It to the Street, E1115–E1118 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Ammunition: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see S. 2089), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3981), H640 [8FE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Crime: combat illegal gun trafficking (see H.R. 6195), H5291 [25JY]

——— enhance penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 4190), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5742), H2712 [15MY]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

Government regulations: implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see H.R. 6680), H7264 [18DE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

Interstate commerce: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H1641 [27MR]

Law enforcement: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6685), H7359 [19DE]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (see H.R. 4063), H901 [16FE]

National Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 578), H1305 [8MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE] (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Safety: require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 6725), H7516 [31DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S323 [2FE]

——— recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6232 [20SE]

States: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see S. 2188), S1613 [13MR]

——— provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 677), H3480 [5JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5846), H3162 [18MY]

Weapons: reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (see H.R. 6704), H7429 [21DE]

Cloture motions

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Letters

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms: several Representatives, S4807 [10JY]

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Jonathan W. Gassett, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— several recreational sports and wildlife conservation organizations, H1875 [17AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3525, Sportsmen’s Act, S6560 [21SE]

Motions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1895 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6502 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6727 [13NO], S6890 [26NO]

Poems

‘‘We Are Virginia Tech,’’ Nikki Giovanni, E526 [16AP]

‘‘We Now So Weep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S8451 [27DE]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Ammunition: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H6821 [17DE], H6837 [18DE], H7353 [19DE]

Armed Forces: implement certain suicide prevention policies to separate at-risk servicemembers from personal private weapons, H6703 [12DE]

——— preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

Assault weapons: prohibit transfer or sale, H5135 [24JY]

ATF: Multiple Sales Reporting Program funding, H2455, H2456 [9MY]

BLM: provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting, H1877 [17AP]

Cabot Guns (company): tribute, H1030 [29FE]

Children and youth: prevent access to firearms (H.R. 227), H1854 [17AP], H7279 [19DE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Constitution—U.S.: uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow military commanders and mental health professionals to discuss privately-owned firearms by Armed Forces members who appear to be a threat to themselves or others, H7393 [20DE]

——— 40-millimeter ammunition production funding, H4993 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force, H3244, H3245 [30MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (H.R. 1506), H2456 [9MY]

——— condition Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for bulletproof vests and body armor on unique fit for female officers and mandatory wear policy, E1401 [3AU]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H2457 [9MY]

Forest Service: prohibit from banning use of dogs while deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest, H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Government regulations: establish background check procedures for gun shows, H1918 [18AP], H5204 [25JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— impact of partisanship, H4071 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), H3243–H3245 [30MY]

——— coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), Senate amendment, H6437–H6439 [27NO], E1839 [29NO]

——— restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (H.R. 263), E1944 [17DE]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, H5532 [1AU]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H4825 [11JY]

National Instant Criminal Background Check System: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed and require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 1781), H2456 [9MY], E1944 [17DE]

National Park Service: clarify that all public lands under National Park Service jurisdiction are included in the hunting exemption, H1882, H1883 [17AP]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (H.R. 4063), E218 [16FE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6810, H6814 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6835, H6837 [18DE], H7273, H7278, H7279, H7280, H7349, H7350, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], E1944 [17DE], E1952 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6815–H6825 [17DE], E1947 [18DE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

Public lands: make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1873–H1897 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5889 [12SE], E585, E589 [19AP], E621 [24AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860–H1872 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), motion to recommit, H1895, H1896 [17AP]

States: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States, H3776 [19JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5296 [26JY], E1241 [12JY]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E526 [16AP]

Weapons: gun control, H1856 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5081, H5117 [23JY], H5135 [24JY], H5204 [25JY], H5634 [2AU], H6163 [20SE], H6703, H6708 [12DE], H6810, H6818–H6824 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6856 [18DE], H7277, H7279, H7280, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], H7476 [31DE], E1582 [20SE], E1944 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate

Ammunition: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 32), S4632 [26JN], S5863 [1AU], S6939 [27NO]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: permit military police and civilian Dept. of Defense police officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines, S7389 [4DE]

——— small arms weapons and ammunition modernization funding, S5832–S5835 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S6939 [27NO]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 2554), S2930 [7MY]

——— release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to the Powell Recreation District in Wyoming (S. 2015), S8552 [30DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

FDA: prohibit FDA employees from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

Government regulations: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S2773 [26AP], S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (H.R. 915), S6664, S6665 [21SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061, S8064 [17DE], S8099, S8104, S8123, S8131 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE], S8296 [20DE], S8442, S8451 [27DE], S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8089, S8090 [17DE], S8100–S8103 [18DE]

Sports: importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada, S6794 [14NO], S6888 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), unanimous-consent request, S6604 [21SE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6415 [19SE], S6498, S6499 [20SE], S6727, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6766, S6794 [14NO], S6829–S6835 [15NO], S6877, S6884–S6891 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6501 [20SE], S6559, S6560, S6604, S6605 [21SE], S6715, S6726 [13NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), unanimous-consent request, S6415 [19SE]

——— violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S4806 [10JY], S5128 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (S. 2205), S3244 [17MY]

Weapons: gun control, S1729 [15MR], S5249 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5466 [26JY], S6939 [27NO], S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061 [17DE], S8099–S8103 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE]

Reports

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

Reports filed

Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 915) (S. Rept. 112–206), S6062 [10SE]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554), S3279 [17MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2554) (S. Rept. 112–182), S4950 [12JY]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 112–112), S41 [23JA]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2834) (H. Rept. 112–609), H5077 [19JY]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3065) (H. Rept. 112–529), H3706 [15JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6890 [26NO]

Statements

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 614, consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1860 [17AP]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H. Res. 833, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6815 [17DE]

H.R. 915, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act, S6664 [21SE], H3243 [30MY]

S. 2015, Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act, S8552 [30DE]

S. 2554, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2930 [7MY]

S. Res. 621, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtwon, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8073, S8090 [17DE]

FIREFIGHTERS

Amendments

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (S. Res. 488), S4249, S4250 [18JN]

Articles and editorials

He’s Done It All, S2959 [8MY]

They Answer the Call, S3077 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: convey to Miami-Dade County, FL, federally owned land for construction of a fire station (see S. 3390), S5084 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

——— provide funding assistance to State training centers certified by FEMA as capable of providing emergency response training (see H.R. 5620), H2443 [8MY]

Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

Employment: make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

Federal aid programs: modify training requirements for certain fire departments applying for Federal grants (see H.R. 5900), H3577 [6JN]

Federal employees: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4774 [10JY]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

——— make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H725 [14FE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2218), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 6229), H5330 [30JY]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Cost Estimates

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act (H.R. 4018): CBO, S7016 [28NO]

Letters

FEMA process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S8430 [27DE]

——— Hank C. Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S8430 [27DE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, E1153 [27JN]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

Prayers

‘‘When I Am Called to Duty, God’’, E403 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Air Force: Air National Guard firefighting aircraft funding, H4953 [18JY]

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690, H4708 [10JY]

Borchardt, Mack: Texas Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, E536 [16AP]

Cheshire, CT: anniversary of Cheshire Fire Dept., E547 [17AP]

Collins, NY: anniversary of Collins Fire Dept., E51 [23JA]

Colorado: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Waldo Canyon, E1201 [29JN]

Dept. of Defense: Precision Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) funding to battle wildfires from military aircraft, H5046 [19JY]

——— provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E562 [17AP]

Falese, Michael: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Chief of the Year award recipient, E376 [19MR]

FCC: provide for creation of a public safety broadband network, ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, and permit the FCC to conduct incentive auctions, H914, H918–H921 [17FE], E237–E239 [24FE]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs, H7367, H7368 [20DE]

Federal Way, WA: groundbreaking of 9/11 Memorial at South King Fire and Rescue Station 64, E1516 [13SE]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3535, H3536 [6JN], E1003 [6JN], E1029 [8JN], E1998 [21DE]

Florida: tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327 [25JY]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), H3691 [8JN]

——— improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, H5024 [19JY]

Fort Kent, ME: tribute to citizens and surrounding communities for downtown fire response efforts, E453 [27MR]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Pioneer Fire Dept., E583 [19AP]

Hurricanes: tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

Illinois: tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to tornadoes, E408 [21MR]

Indiana: tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to tornadoes, H1160 [6MR], E327 [7MR]

Kansas State Firefighters Association: anniversary, E1390 [2AU]

Lawnside, NJ: anniversary of Lawnside Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, E1380 [1AU]

Lumberton, TX: anniversary of Lumberton Fire and EMS, E469 [28MR]

New York: tribute to Hudson Valley first responders, E830 [17MY]

Operation American Heroes (organization): tribute, E1977 [21DE]

Prince George’s County, MD: tribute to firefighters, E358 [8MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H3994–H3997 [26JN], H4079 [27JN], H4625 [29JN], E1153 [27JN]

State University of New York, Canton: tribute to first responders, E280 [29FE]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to Suffolk County Fire Dept., H1964 [18AP]

Tornadoes: tribute to first responders in Alabama, E651 [25AP]

West Caldwell, NJ: anniversary of West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept., E1475 [11SE]

——— anniversary of West Essex First Aid Squad, E776 [10MY]

West Liberty, KY: tribute to first responders, E1462 [10SE]

Woodbridge, VA: tribute to Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept., E323 [6MR]

Woodbury, MN: tribute to Woodbury Fire Dept., E244 [27FE]

Woonsocket, RI: request to remove religious symbols from Woonsocket Fire Dept., memorial and website, H2192 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, S4815 [10JY]

Bush, KY: tribute to Bush Volunteer Fire Dept., S3076 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (S. 3441), S5964 [2AU]

FEMA: clarify process for Federal reimbursement of State and local emergency response activities, S8430 [27DE]

——— improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), S3720 [5JN], S3870, S3871 [7JN]

——— FLAME wildfire suppression reserve fund funding, S4661 [27JN]

——— wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

Kansas State Firefighters Association: anniversary, S5970 [2AU]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (S. Res. 488), S3872 [7JN], S4249 [18JN]

Miami (U.S.S.): tribute to local fire departments for fighting fire aboard nuclear-powered submarine, S3543 [24MY]

Olsson, Jona: Fire Chief (publication) Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, S6433 [19SE]

Public safety officers: include nonprofit and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits, S7015, S7016 [28NO], S8333–S8336 [21DE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7025–S7029 [28NO]

——— improve (H.R. 4018), S4781 [29JN], S4783 [9JY]

——— improve (S. 1696), S1921 [21MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S2399 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

Smyrna, DE: anniversary of Citizens’ Hose Fire Co. No. 1, S2919 [7MY]

Telecommunications: strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders, S888, S889 [17FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2218), S1938 [21MR]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Reports filed

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4018) (H. Rept. 112–548), H3981 [25JN]

Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 911) (S. Rept. 112–260), S8363 [21DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 419), S2730 [25AP]

Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization (SPECTRUM) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 911), S6800 [14NO]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2218) (S. Rept. 112–180), S4950 [12JY]

Summaries

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630): Broadband Spectrum Provisions, H915 [17FE]

Texts of

H.R. 4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act, H3994 [26JN]

S. 3261, allow Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers, S3871 [7JN], H3691 [8JN]

S. Res. 419, Public Service Recognition Week, S2398 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

S. Res. 488, tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, S3844, S3872 [7JN]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]

FIRST BOOK (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E858 [18MY], E1440 [3AU]

FIRST MORRILL ACT see Land-Grant College Act

FIRST STATE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 323) (S. Rept. 112–109), S41 [23JA]

FIRST TEE (organization)

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]

FIRSTENERGY CORP.

Remarks in House

Oak Harbor, OH: concerns about relicensing of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station due to structural defects, H3955, H3956 [21JN]

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1173): consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

Letters

Provisions: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: ensure that a majority of individuals above a certain age have access to private long-term care insurance, H335–H337 [1FE]

——— implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

Enact (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

Health: study impact of not having long-term care insurance on Federal, State, and local governments before repeal of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H333–H335 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program repeal if failure to implement program would increase Medicaid spending, H337 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1173, provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, provisions, H192 [31JA]

H.R. 1173, provisions, H333 [1FE]

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

FISH AND FISHING related term(s) Marine Mammals; National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1879, H1881, H1882, H1883, H1885, H1886, H1887, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6636, S6638, S6639 [21SE], S6727, S6748, S6749, S6759, S6760 [13NO], S6807, S6808, S6809, S6810, S6811, S6812, S6821, S6822, S6824, S6826, S6827 [14NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Block Island Sound: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone (see H.R. 3906), H512 [6FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H1272 [7MR]

Coastal zones: provide additional flexibility for fishery managers, additional transparency for fishermen, a referendum for catch shares, and additional sources for fishery survey funding (see H.R. 6350), H5707 [2AU]

Conservation of natural resources: ensure continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs (see H.R. 5931), H3698 [8JN]

——— prohibit the sale of billfish (see S. 3422), S5257 [23JY] (see S. 3424), S5304 [24JY]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4406), H2029 [19AP]

——— manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE]

——— provide preservation and interpretation assistance for resources associated with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (see H.R. 6145), H5008 [18JY]

EPA: limit authority to implement certain actions relative to Chesapeake Bay watershed total maximum daily loads (see H.R. 4337), H1804 [29MR]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Food industry: enhance national seafood marketing efforts by creating National Seafood Marketing and Development Fund, regional seafood marketing boards, and national coordinating committee (see S. 3615), S6625 [21SE]

Foreign trade: make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (see S. 3518), S5978 [2AU]

Government regulations: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Law enforcement: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (see S. 3251), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5797), H3102 [17MY]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6441), H6151 [19SE]

New York: add to the New England Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 5885), H3404 [1JN]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Oceans: reauthorize certain legislation relative to Atlantic Ocean marine fisheries (see H.R. 6096), H4774 [10JY]

Public lands: direct land management agencies to report on public access and egress to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation and use Land and Water Conservation Fund funds to secure such access (see H.R. 6086), H4684 [9JY]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see S. 3543), S6340 [13SE] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE] (see H.R. 6007), H3974 [21JN]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 4129), H1133 [1MR]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S323 [2FE]

——— recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6232 [20SE]

Tariff: fishing reels (see S. 3195), S3234 [16MY] (see H.R. 4650), H2123 [25AP]

——— oysters (other than smoked), prepared or preserved (see S. 2556), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5071), H2269 [27AP]

——— vulcanized rubber felt-bottom boots for actual use in fishing waders (see S. 2879), S2966 [8MY]

——— vulcanized rubber lug bottom boots for actual use in fishing waders (see S. 2880), S2966 [8MY]

Taxation: provide for Commercial Fishing, Farm, and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 6276), H5704 [2AU]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO] (see H.R. 6385), H5922 [12SE]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Cloture motions

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Tim Spreck, Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance, H5607 [1AU]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Jonathan W. Gassett, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— several recreational sports and wildlife conservation organizations, H1875 [17AP]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Organizations supporting S. 3525, Sportsmen’s Act, S6560 [21SE]

Working and recreational fishermen of the Gulf of Mexico, H2427 [8MY]

Memorandums

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

——— D.L. Nichols, Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

Motions

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1895 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6502 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6727 [13NO], S6890 [26NO]

Remarks in House

American Samoa: delay increase in minimum wage, H4890–H4892 [17JY]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Georgia Aquarium, E1583 [21SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

California: ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (H.R. 4153), E329 [7MR]

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H3034 [17MY]

Conservation of natural resources: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), H5732 [10SE]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species, E988 [6JN]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, H589 [8FE], H5140 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

——— determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

Endangered species: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Government regulations: exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]

Izaak Walton League of America: anniversary, E1473 [11SE]

Law enforcement: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Lobbyists: prohibit Members of Congress from taking hunting or fishing trips paid for by registered lobbyists or foreign agents, H1895 [17AP]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend, H6642 [5DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), H5609–H5612 [1AU], E1394, E1422 [3AU]

Minnesota: ensure certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest will still be open for recreational use, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (H.R. 5797), H5606–H5608 [1AU]

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

National Oceans Month: observance, H3586, H3589 [7JN]

New Bedford, MA: tribute to New Bedford Whaling Museum, E1926 [13DE]

New York: allow for recreational fishing of Atlantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone, H1887 [17AP]

NOAA: Fisheries Management Commissions funding, H2536, H2537 [9MY]

——— Marine Debris Program funding, H2373 [8MY], H6642 [5DE]

——— Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding, H2375 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for salaries of individuals who misuse Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, H2523 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2426–H2431 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule requiring shrimp fishermen to use turtle excluder devices, H2522, H2523 [9MY]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

Patterson, Garth: New Bedford, MA, Friend of the Fisherman Award recipient, E1604 [21SE]

People for Puget Sound (organization): tribute, E1533 [14SE]

Public lands: make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— preserve recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting while maintaining prohibitions on oil and gas development, mining, logging, and motorized activities in wilderness areas, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation from domestic production of critical minerals and materials promotion activities, H4847, H4848 [12JY]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (H.R. 6007), H5733 [10SE]

——— exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Renton, WA: tribute to Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Foundation, E1517 [13SE]

Rothschild, Brian: Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts, Inc., Prince Henry Society Award recipient, E1701 [16OC]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1873–H1897 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5889 [12SE], E585, E589 [19AP], E621 [24AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860–H1872 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), motion to recommit, H1895, H1896 [17AP]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY], H2745 [16MY]

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

West Chester Fish, Game & Wildlife Association: anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Brooks Trap Mill (business): tribute, S4890 [11JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

Clean Air Act: impact, S488 [9FE]

Coast Guard: clarify restrictions on certain fishing vessels, S7972 [12DE]

Conservation of natural resources: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), S6665 [21SE]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc.: tribute, S5481 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S6888 [26NO]

FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

——— repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

FEMA: prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

Foreign trade: make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (S. 3518), S5988 [2AU]

Government regulations: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

Maine Dayboat Scallops, Inc.: tribute, S4670 [27JN]

National Estuaries Day: designate (S. Res. 566), S6469 [19SE]

NOAA: misuse of fishermen fines to purchase luxury boat and demand for greater accountability regarding the misuse of Government vessels, S893 [17FE]

Oceans: impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), unanimous-consent request, S6604 [21SE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6415 [19SE], S6498, S6499 [20SE], S6727, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6766, S6794 [14NO], S6829–S6835 [15NO], S6877, S6884–S6891 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6501 [20SE], S6559, S6560, S6604, S6605 [21SE], S6715, S6726 [13NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), unanimous-consent request, S6415 [19SE]

——— violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

Reports filed

Billfish Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2706) (H. Rept. 112–656), H5764 [10SE]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 52) (S. Rept. 112–132), S131 [26JA]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4684 [9JY]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1171) (H. Rept. 112–584), H4906 [17JY]

McKininey Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1160) (S. Rept. 112–190), S5211 [19JY]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 112–634), H5524 [31JY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1494) (S. Rept. 112–215), S6451 [19SE]

National Fish Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1201) (S. Rept. 112–187), S5084 [17JY]

North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6007) (H. Rept. 112–657), H5764 [10SE]

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 112–140), S163 [30JA]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980) (S. Rept. 112–255), S8203 [19DE]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2834) (H. Rept. 112–609), H5077 [19JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1657) (S. Rept. 112–141), S163 [30JA]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Trash Free Seas Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1119) (S. Rept. 112–161), S2730 [25AP]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2236) (H. Rept. 112–372), H77 [18JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6890 [26NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H. Res. 614, consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1860 [17AP]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 1171, Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act reauthorization and amendment, H5609 [1AU]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

H.R. 2706, Billfish Conservation Act, H5732 [10SE]

H.R. 2745, Virgin River multispecies habitat conservation plan implementation facilitation, H2680 [15MY]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 5797, Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act, H5606 [1AU]

H.R. 6007, North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act, H5733 [10SE]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

S. 3518, Fair Trade in Seafood Act, S5988 [2AU]

S. 3687, Dept. of the Interior conveyance of McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. 3687, exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Res. 566, National Estuaries Day, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

FISHER, BART S.

Letters

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E37 [18JA]

——— Representative Wolf, E37 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Sudan: hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

FISHER, DEBBI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E925 [31MY]

FISHER, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E580 [18AP]

FISHER, JACKIE

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7487 [31DE]

FISHER, JOHN T., II

Remarks in House

Tribute, E43 [18JA]

FISHER, KENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1901 [11DE]

FISHER, ROGER D.

Articles and editorials

Roger Fisher, Lawyer, Teacher and Peacemaker, Died on August 25th, Aged 90, S6732 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6732 [13NO]

FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC.

Remarks in House

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]

FISHERIES INVESTMENT AND REGULATORY RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 6362), H5764 [10SE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (see S. 3422), S5257 [23JY] (see S. 3424), S5304 [24JY]

——— provide additional flexibility for fishery managers, additional transparency for fishermen, a referendum for catch shares, and additional sources for fishery survey funding (see H.R. 6350), H5707 [2AU]

New York: add to the New England Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 5885), H3404 [1JN]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 4129), H1133 [1MR]

Remarks in House

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), H5732 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), S6665 [21SE]

Reports filed

Billfish Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2706) (H. Rept. 112–656), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2706, Billfish Conservation Act, H5732 [10SE]

FISHMAN, JULIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1764 [15NO]

FISK, CHRISTINA T.

Remarks in House

Diseases: promote Lyme disease awareness and treatment programs, H3393 [1JN]

Statements

Forum on Tick-Borne Diseases, H3394 [1JN]

FITCH, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E70 [25JA]

FITTS, HOWARD M., JR.

Remarks in House

NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter: Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631 [21SE]

FITZ, TYLER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5729 [31JY]

FITZGERALD, JAMES M.

Remarks in House

James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 1710), H1141, H1142 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 1710, James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK, H1141 [5MR]

FITZGERALD, MICHAEL W.

Articles and editorials

Justice Delayed as Judge Nominees Wait, S1589 [13MR]

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE], S1711–S1714 [15MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1682 [14MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1711–S1714 [15MR], S6494, S6495 [20SE]

FITZGERALD, PATRICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3036 [9MY]

FITZGERALD, PAUL H.

Letters

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S407 [9FE]

FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL G. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3132 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5060 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5278 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H5131 [23JY]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1101 [29FE]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H1154 [5MR]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H641 [8FE]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see H.R. 1358), H696 [13FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H966 [27FE]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1017 [28FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 409), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H6397 [15NO]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H6319 [30OC]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H5526 [31JY]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6001 [13SE]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H6152 [19SE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 5742), H6069 [18SE]

Dept. of State: address inefficiencies in the visa processing system that discourage overseas business and leisure travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3039), H159 [24JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain veterans entitled to educational assistance to use such entitlement to start or purchase a qualifying business enterprise (see H.R. 3167), H1274 [7MR]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H948 [21FE]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H5630 [1AU]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H5130 [23JY]

Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H2569 [9MY]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H966 [27FE]

——— modify approval of any drug containing controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see H.R. 1316), H1428 [20MR]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H2569 [9MY]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 3835), H221 [31JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H159 [24JA]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1154 [5MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6284 [25SE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide individual and group market reforms to protect health insurance consumers (see H.R. 4242), H4864 [12JY]

Health care professionals: require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 2119), H1428 [20MR]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6807 [13DE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H159 [24JA]

——— ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H115 [23JA]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H4828 [11JY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2663 [11MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2288 [27AP]

——— recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H4864 [12JY]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see H.R. 4309), H6318 [26OC]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1428 [20MR]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1741 [28MR]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H115 [23JA]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H1543 [22MR]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H2715 [15MY]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1273 [7MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1133 [1MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6304 [9OC]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H1498 [21MR]

——— terminate further retirement benefits for Members, except the right to continue participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 2913), H220 [31JA]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian state (see H.R. 1592), H4828 [11JY]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H6807 [13DE]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 6572), H6675 [5DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H572 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 4242), H4864 [12JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H3976 [21JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 1867), H115 [23JA]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see H.R. 4152), H3105 [17MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 664), H5711 [2AU]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H802 [15FE]

SBA: provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H6152 [19SE]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 2797), H6302 [5OC]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 3444), H3167 [22MY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6280 [21SE]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H6152 [19SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H696 [13FE]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H4907 [17JY]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H4907 [17JY]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2647 [10MY]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 376), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H1209 [6MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2447 [8MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (see H.R. 1687), H2569 [9MY]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6578 [30NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H1101 [29FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Women: require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H5923 [12SE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H1542 [22MR]

Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Iran: condemn President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iran for addressing the U.N. on Yom Kippur (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6276 [21SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H725 [14FE]

SEC: exempt low-revenue companies from certain regulations (see H.R. 6161), H5078 [19JY]

——— require nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to certify that they monitor the accuracy of credit ratings issued by the organization (see H.R. 6512), H6275 [21SE]

Tariff: Altuglas BS 100 beads, BS 110 beads, and BS 130 beads (see H.R. 5376), H2317 [7MY]

——— dimethylisopropylamine (DMIPA) (see H.R. 5378), H2317 [7MY]

——— dodecyl aniline, mixed isomers (see H.R. 5374), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-sulfo-1,8-naphthalic anhydride potassium salt (see H.R. 5372), H2317 [7MY]

——— isononylamine (see H.R. 5373), H2317 [7MY]

——— isoviolanthrone crude dry presscake (see H.R. 5369), H2317 [7MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-benzyl aniline (see H.R. 5375), H2317 [7MY]

——— para-nitroaniline (see H.R. 5371), H2317 [7MY]

——— reusable grocery bags (see H.R. 5379), H2317 [7MY]

——— 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5 hexanediol (dimethylhexanediol) (see H.R. 5377), H2317 [7MY]

——— 2-ethylhexylamine (see H.R. 5370), H2317 [7MY]

——— xylidine mixtures (see H.R. 5380), H2317 [7MY]

Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H1803 [29MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (H.R. 4248), H1542 [22MR]

Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (H.R. 6281), H5708 [2AU]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H726 [14FE]

SEC: exempt low-revenue companies from certain regulations (H.R. 6161), H5078 [19JY]

——— require nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to certify that they monitor the accuracy of credit ratings issued by the organization (H.R. 6512), H6278 [21SE]

Tariff: Altuglas BS 100 beads, BS 110 beads, and BS 130 beads (H.R. 5376), H2323 [7MY]

——— dimethylisopropylamine (DMIPA) (H.R. 5378), H2323 [7MY]

——— dodecyl aniline, mixed isomers (H.R. 5374), H2323 [7MY]

——— 4-sulfo-1,8-naphthalic anhydride potassium salt (H.R. 5372), H2322 [7MY]

——— isononylamine (H.R. 5373), H2323 [7MY]

——— isoviolanthrone crude dry presscake (H.R. 5369), H2322 [7MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-benzyl aniline (H.R. 5375), H2323 [7MY]

——— para-nitroaniline (H.R. 5371), H2322 [7MY]

——— reusable grocery bags (H.R. 5379), H2323 [7MY]

——— 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5 hexanediol (dimethylhexanediol) (H.R. 5377), H2323 [7MY]

——— 2-ethylhexylamine (H.R. 5370), H2322 [7MY]

——— xylidine mixtures (H.R. 5380), H2323 [7MY]

Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (H.R. 4306), H1806 [29MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H969 [28FE]

Poems

‘‘Thank You,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1774• [15NO]

Remarks

Block, Francine: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506• [29MR]

Bristol, PA: anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, E1074• [19JN]

Bucks Beautiful (organization): tribute, E2023• [31DE]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Mandir (Hindu temple), E1619• [21SE]

——— tribute to Bucks County YWCA ‘‘Women Who Make a Difference’’ award recipients, E760• [10MY]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H811 [16FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H655• [9FE]

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3375 [1JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3134 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5060 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H983 [28FE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Dublin, PA: anniversary, E1450• [10SE]

DuPree, Beth: Philadelphia Magazine Be Well Philly Hero Challenge award recipient, E1812• [27NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3375 [1JN]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7522 [1JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H225 [1FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5278 [25JY]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583• [19AP]

Haynes, Lauren: International Brotherhood of Teamsters James R. Hoffa Scholarship recipient, E1618• [21SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1489• [21MR], E423• [22MR]

Hebel, Tom: Heritage Conservancy Business Leader Conservation Award recipient, H1856 [17AP]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6550 [30NO]

Lahaska, PA: anniversary of Peddler’s Village, E1169• [28JN]

Levittown, PA: anniversary, H3741 [19JN]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H811 [16FE]

Music and dance: tribute to ‘‘All About Bullies . . . Big and Small’’ album production team, E916• [31MY]

National Association of the Remodeling Industry: tribute to the Bucks-Mont, PA, chapter, E1617• [21SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1489• [21MR], E423• [22MR]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586• [19AP]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H64 [18JA]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (H.R. 4018), H3996 [26JN]

SEC: consider burden of internal controls auditing requirements for companies with public float less than a certain amount, H5278 [25JY]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1244• [7MR]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H5278 [25JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE]

United Way: anniversary of United Way of Bucks County, PA, E673• [26AP]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3134 [18MY], H3341 [31MY]

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

Veterans Day: observance, E1774• [15NO]

Votes: position on missed, H6418• [16NO]

Warren, PA: anniversary of Sines Nickel & Dime Store, E1445• [3AU]

Warrington, PA: tribute to Warrington-Warwick Little League girls’ softball team, H5025 [19JY]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587• [19AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H6425 [16NO]

Tributes

Cody, Corrine, E510• [29MR]

Crohe, Harry, E1697• [12OC]

Dovidio, Gene, E1696• [12OC]

Drummond, Francis, E75• [25JA]

Ferguson, Christopher, E1831• [29NO]

Fox, Bradley, H6156 [20SE]

Garb, Isaac, E1888• [7DE]

Giacomelli, Louis, H6509 [29NO]

Katsiff, Bruce, E1058• [18JN]

Keats, Halsey (Bull), E2021• [31DE]

Krass, Alfred C., E1637• [21SE]

Landreth-Melville, Charlotte, E1072• [19JN]

Linksz, James J., H5872 [12SE]

Mabin, Daniel J., H1144 [5MR]

Melio, Anthony J., H5136 [24JY]

Neis, William E., E1694• [12OC]

Rider, Verne D., E2025• [31DE]

Shuster, Clark, E77• [25JA]

Spadaccino, Dominick, E1803• [27NO]

White, Stephen, E501• [29MR]

Wintz, David, H3148 [18MY]

FITZPATRICK, RYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1785 [16NO]

FITZSIMMONS, DONNA CONGENI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1586 [21SE]

FIX GUN CHECKS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1781), H2456 [9MY], E1944 [17DE]

FIXLER, JOSH

Statements

Economic Justice, E101 [31JA]

FLACK, RANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1795 [16NO]

FLAG DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E1040 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S4200 [14JN]

FLAGS

Memorandums

Display of District of Columbia and U.S. Territorial Flags During Official Ceremonies: Erin C. Conaton, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, H6498 [28NO]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6834 [18DE], E1822 [28NO]

FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Remarks in House

Public lands: facilitate access to local water supply infrastructure in order to repair such infrastructure to restore local water supplies, H6711 [12DE]

FLAG—U.S.

Bills and resolutions

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

Members of Congress: support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 757), H5707 [2AU]

Protect (see S. 3296), S4203 [14JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1 [3JA], H3 [6JA], H5 [10JA], H7 [13JA], H10 [17JA], H42 [18JA], H81 [19JA], H85 [23JA], H127 [24JA], H161 [25JA], H185 [27JA], H191 [31JA], H227 [1FE], H384 [2FE], H443 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H518 [7FE], H588 [8FE], H643 [9FE], H695 [13FE], H700 [14FE], H736 [15FE], H815 [16FE], H905 [17FE], H947 [21FE], H949 [24FE], H951 [27FE], H973 [28FE], H1027 [29FE], H1103 [1MR], H1138 [5MR], H1163 [6MR], H1219 [7MR], H1275 [8MR], H1307 [9MR], H1361 [13MR], H1365 [16MR], H1369 [19MR], H1398 [20MR], H1438 [21MR], H1499 [22MR], H1547 [26MR], H1582 [27MR], H1647 [28MR], H1743 [29MR], H1809 [30MR], H1813 [16AP], H1857 [17AP], H1922 [18AP], H1979 [19AP], H2035 [23AP], H2042 [24AP], H2078 [25AP], H2144 [26AP], H2213 [27AP], H2291 [7MY], H2335 [8MY], H2457 [9MY], H2571 [10MY], H2661 [11MY], H2666 [15MY], H2722 [16MY], H2823 [17MY], H3107 [18MY], H3165 [22MY], H3169 [25MY], H3173 [29MY], H3179 [30MY], H3277 [31MY], H3365 [1JN], H3408 [5JN], H3487 [6JN], H3586 [7JN], H3663 [8JN], H3701 [12JN], H3705 [15JN], H3709 [18JN], H3742 [19JN], H3810 [20JN], H3917 [21JN], H3979 [25JN], H3983 [26JN], H4076 [27JN], H4160 [28JN], H4607 [29JN], H4659 [9JY], H4696, H4706 [10JY], H4786 [11JY], H4829 [12JY], H4867 [13JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916 [18JY], H5022 [19JY], H5082 [23JY], H5137 [24JY], H5208 [25JY], H5295 [26JY], H5329 [30JY], H5336 [31JY], H5535 [1AU], H5633 [2AU], H5715 [3AU], H5719 [7AU], H5729 [10SE], H5772 [11SE], H5869 [12SE], H5931 [13SE], H6003 [14SE], H6063 [18SE], H6073 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6235 [21SE], H6281 [25SE], H6285 [28SE], H6299 [2OC], H6301 [5OC], H6303 [9OC], H6305 [12OC], H6309 [16OC], H6311 [19OC], H6313 [23OC], H6315 [26OC], H6319 [30OC], H6321 [2NO], H6325 [6NO], H6327 [9NO], H6329 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6377 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6431 [27NO], H6471 [28NO], H6514 [29NO], H6537 [30NO], H6579 [3DE], H6594 [4DE], H6625 [5DE], H6677 [7DE], H6684 [11DE], H6711 [12DE], H6767 [13DE], H6809 [17DE], H6835 [18DE], H7276 [19DE], H7361 [20DE], H7427 [21DE], H7431 [24DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437 [30DE], H7475 [31DE], H7517 [1JA], H7580 [2JA], H7587 [3JA]

Senate, S13 [23JA], S51 [24JA], S81 [26JA], S139 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S233 [1FE], S283 [2FE], S329 [6FE], S361 [7FE], S395 [9FE], S545 [13FE], S585 [14FE], S661 [15FE], S805 [16FE], S879 [17FE], S1029 [27FE], S1063 [28FE], S1099 [29FE], S1159 [1MR], S1371 [2MR], S1375 [5MR], S1401 [6MR], S1433 [7MR], S1495 [8MR], S1559 [12MR], S1583 [13MR], S1639 [14MR], S1685 [15MR], S1763 [19MR], S1817 [20MR], S1873 [21MR], S1955 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2039 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S2187 [29MR], S2287 [16AP], S2345 [17AP], S2455 [18AP], S2519 [19AP], S2559 [23AP], S2613 [24AP], S2663 [25AP], S2745 [26AP], S2891 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S2989 [9MY], S3051 [10MY], S3107 [14MY], S3137 [15MY], S3181 [16MY], S3243 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3389 [22MY], S3459 [23MY], S3535 [24MY], S3669 [4JN], S3695 [5JN], S3739 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S3875 [11JN], S3931 [12JN], S4109 [13JN], S4163 [14JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4433 [25JN], S4601 [26JN], S4645 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4731 [29JN], S4783 [9JY], S4793 [10JY], S4835 [11JY], S4919 [12JY], S4985 [16JY], S5051 [17JY], S5093 [18JY], S5169 [19JY], S5239 [23JY], S5265 [24JY], S5321 [25JY], S5419 [26JY], S5631 [30JY], S5691 [31JY], S5805 [1AU], S5901 [2AU], S6023 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6241 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S6475 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6715 [13NO], S6765 [14NO], S6829 [15NO], S6877 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7127 [29NO], S7279 [30NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7405 [5DE], S7643 [6DE], S7691 [10DE], S7711 [11DE], S7753 [12DE], S7991 [13DE], S8049 [17DE], S8095 [18DE], S8155 [19DE], S8235 [20DE], S8323 [21DE], S8383 [27DE], S8455 [28DE], S8521 [30DE], S8557 [31DE], S8611 [1JA], S8637 [2JA]

Poems

‘‘Independence Day,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1168 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, H3066 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: require purchase of U.S. flags manufactured in the U.S. using U.S. materials, H5051, H5052 [19JY]

Flag Day: observance, E1040 [12JN]

Independence Day: observance, E1168 [28JN], E1213 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

Flag Day: observance, S4200 [14JN]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, and celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, S3728 [5JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S1369 [1MR], S4412 [21JN]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’ and the War of 1812, S1106 [29FE]

Independence Day: observance, S4718 [28JN], S4745 [29JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 388, commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events, S1208, S1369 [1MR]

FLAHERTY, KAREN A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S36 [23JA]

FLAHERTY, MARK

Remarks in House

Lakeville, MA: ‘‘Thanks Labor’’ Day Cookout honoree, E1415 [3AU]

FLAHERTY, MARY PAT

Articles and editorials

Air Force Dumped Ashes of More Troops’ Remains in VA Landfill Than Acknowledged, H1159 [6MR]

FLAKE, JEFF (a Representative from Arizona)

Amendments

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H411 [2FE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), H572 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3026, H3029 [17MY], H3140 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4991 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3528, H3554 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6243 [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4109 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3491, H3493 [6JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3683 [8JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2173 [26AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2409 [8MY], H2541, H2543 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H476 [3FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1101 [29FE]

Arizona: anniversary of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 100), H803 (see H. Res. 551), H802 [15FE]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5293 [25JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H512 [6FE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1916 [17AP]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4064 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1808 [29MR]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H1847 [16AP]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H5202 [24JY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H802 [15FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H5630 [1AU]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5939), H4065 [26JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H2033 [19AP]

Medicare: establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H6304 [9OC]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3662 [7JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3662 [7JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3700 [8JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H696 [13FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2288 [27AP]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see H.R. 1173), H115 [23JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H2647 [10MY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H5131 [23JY]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H2569 [9MY]

——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 3444), H4065 [26JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H2288 [27AP]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 6165), H5130 [23JY]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H4605 [28JN]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H3662 [7JN]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (see H.R. 4484), H2064 [24AP]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see H.R. 6047), H4603 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H2317 [7MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign (see H.R. 5894), H3480 [5JN]

Power resources: permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 4135), H1153 [5MR]

Wilderness areas: provide for reasonable and necessary access to wilderness areas for the restoration of water sources, supplies, or infrastructure during a state of emergency (see H.R. 5791), H2812 [16MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Clean Air Act: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (H.R. 6047), H4604 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (H.R. 6098), H4827 [11JY]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (H.R. 5381), H2323 [7MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign (H.R. 5894), H3480 [5JN]

Power resources: permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (H.R. 4135), H1153 [5MR]

Wilderness areas: provide for reasonable and necessary access to wilderness areas for the restoration of water sources, supplies, or infrastructure during a state of emergency (H.R. 5791), H2813 [16MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6153 [20SE]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H3444 [5JN], H3505 [6JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H3444 [5JN], H3505 [6JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H3444 [5JN], H3505 [6JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (H.R. 3521), H604 [8FE]

Arizona: anniversary of statehood, H664 [9FE]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H164 [25JA]

BLM: provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting, H1877 [17AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1679 [28MR]

CBO: lower budgetary impact threshold to require a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H411, H412 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H411, H412 [2FE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H2001• [19AP]

Dept. of Commerce: SelectUSA Initiative funding, H2541, H2542 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3018, H3030 [17MY], H3140 [18MY]

——— ensure funding items added to the overseas contingency operations account are war related, H3030 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4991 [18JY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3018 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into non-competitive contracts for helicopter leak-proof drip pans, H4991 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: Batteries and Electric Drive Technology Program funding, H3493 [6JN]

——— Wind Powering America Initiative funding, H3493 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding, H3528 [6JN], E1008• [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3528, H3554 [6JN], E1008• [7JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (H.R. 6025), H6433• [27NO]

Dept. of HUD: HOME Investment Partnership funding, H4109, H4110 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2398 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6245 [21SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3333, H3334, H3335, H3337 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3333, H3334, H3335, H3337 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4109, H4110 [27JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3491 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3491, H3493 [6JN]

EPA: provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6245 [21SE]

Federal employees: secure annuities of civilian employees (H.R. 3813), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

FEMA: State and local grant programs funding, H3554 [6JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1938 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3444 [5JN], H3505, H3506, H3507, H3508, H3509 [6JN]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5243 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5243 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1938 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3444 [5JN], H3505, H3506, H3507, H3508, H3509 [6JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1500 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), E1246• [12JY]

Highway Trust Fund: increase minimum rate of return to States for payments made through the Federal gas tax, H3505, H3506, H3507, H3508, H3509 [6JN]

——— permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (H.R. 632), H3507 [6JN]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7416 [20DE]

——— prohibit purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices, H3683, H3684 [8JN]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (H.R. 399), H6193 [20SE], H6543 [30NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6193 [20SE], H6543 [30NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3683, H3684 [8JN]

Medicare: reform, H1679 [28MR]

NSF: funding, H2409 [8MY]

——— Political Science Program funding, H2543 [9MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2173 [26AP]

——— require list of all Federal agencies receiving cyber threat intelligence information from the intelligence community, H2173 [26AP]

Pakistan: require a certain time period between the release of the Depts. of Defense and State report on current conditions in Pakistan and the release of funds from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund, H3140 [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), E1246• [12JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1500 [22MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H58 [18JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1938 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3444 [5JN], H3505, H3506, H3507, H3508, H3509 [6JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2398, H2409 [8MY], H2541, H2542, H2543 [9MY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1877 [17AP]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2001• [19AP]

Translational Genomics Research Institute: anniversary, E1202• [29JN]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 547), H747 [15FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H7418–H7420 [20DE]

Tributes

Barber, Representative, H3754 [19JN]

Dever, Larry, H6147• [19SE]

Garza, Mary L. Matta, E1569• [19SE]

Giffords, Representative, H164 [25JA]

Sullivan, John V., H1633 [27MR]

FLAKES, JOHNNY H., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1764 [15NO]

FLAMM, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3862 [20JN]

FLANDREAU, SD

Remarks in Senate

Flandreau Santee Sioux Indian Tribe: anniversary of Pow Wow, S4821 [10JY]

FLANNERY, JESSICA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6238 [11SE]

FLANNERY, JOHN

Statements

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6793 [13DE]

FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J. ‘‘CHUCK’’ (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1498 [21MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H221 [31JA]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H512 [6FE]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H441 [2FE]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary spending limit by an amount equal to the amount obligated to provide recreational facilities to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees (see H.R. 4188), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H182 [25JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens for preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators (see H.R. 6641), H6675 [5DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H5009 [18JY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H159 [24JA]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2072 [24AP]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H182 [25JA]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3481 [5JN]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5331 [30JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2580), H220 [31JA]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 5987), H3974 [21JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1101 [29FE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6675 [5DE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H4908 [17JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3164 [18MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H966 [27FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H944 [17FE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H5923 [12SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public welfare programs: provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H159 [24JA]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H1846 [16AP]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H3363 [31MY]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H28 [17JA]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H1154 [5MR]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H901 [16FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2030 [19AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: cap Federal spending (H.R. 4060), H902 [16FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (H.R. 4454), H2032 [19AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1849 [17AP], H6507 [29NO]

Essays

Sacrifice a Soldier Makes: Katie Smith, E1230• [11JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6625 [5DE]

Poems

‘‘I Volunteered,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2193 [26AP]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H92 [23JA]

Lee University: tribute to Voices of Lee (singing group), H4708 [10JY]

Mr. Trophy (business): Representative Fleischmann Economic Excellence Award recipient, H974 [28FE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Tennessee, E698• [27AP]

Votes: position on missed, H4176• [28JN]

Tributes

Cooke, Caleb L., H6625 [5DE]

Evans, Cody, H2193 [26AP]

Fox, Steven, H6236 [21SE]

Hall, Representative, H6444 [27NO]

Holzmeyer, Kris, H5931 [13SE]

Peavyhouse, Charlie, H952 [27FE]

Smith, Andrew T., H4788 [11JY], E1230• [11JY]

Smith, Katie, E1230• [11JY]

Summitt, Pat, H2077 [25AP]

FLEISHER, CAROL W.

Remarks in House

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E129 [3FE]

FLEMING, JOHN (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1886 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 94), H4157 [27JN]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H1741 [28MR]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H1306 [8MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H803 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H2647 [10MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H3404 [1JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

Dept. of Defense: use Armed Forces to protect certain nuclear material of the National Nuclear Security Administration (see H.R. 6555), H6276 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H79 [18JA]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

——— spur economic growth and create jobs (see H.R. 3400), H115 [23JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H5923 [12SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

FDA: strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see H.R. 4156), H1741 [28MR]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2134 [25AP]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H1642 [27MR]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3661 [7JN]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H5630 [1AU]

Immigration: require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H4656 [29JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H2288 [27AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1741 [28MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H5009 [18JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen U.S. strategic force posture by ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile (see H.R. 4178), H1304 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5766 [10SE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

——— streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1978 [18AP]

Presidential appointments: prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H79 [18JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H115 [23JA]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H5202 [24JY]

Taxation: allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 3819), H4605 [28JN]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H375 [1FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5010 [18JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4656 [29JN]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H1101 [29FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

Health: urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H1845 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6137), H5008 [18JY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (H.R. 6315), H5709 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (H.R. 6137), H5009 [18JY]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H93, H105 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3186 [30MY]

——— prohibit Federal funding of abortions, H1537 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3023 [17MY]

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3023 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H1537 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5170 [24JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6609 [4DE]

EPA: question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H2145 [26AP]

Forest Service: prohibit from banning use of dogs while deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest, H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1420 [20MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4739, H4766 [10JY]

Medicare: reform, H433 [2FE], H788, H789, H790, H791, H792, H793, H794 [15FE]

Minden, LA: tribute to charity auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H787 [15FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1536–H1539 [22MR], H1905, H1907, H1909, H1910 [17AP]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H788, H789, H790, H791, H794 [15FE]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H887 [16FE]

——— repeal, H432, H435 [2FE], H1536 [22MR], H1905, H1907, H1909, H1910 [17AP]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4739, H4766 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1420 [20MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H52 [18JA]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H105 [23JA]

Votes: position on missed, E1383• [1AU]

Statements

Dallas Healthcare Policy Conference: by, E1138• [26JN]

FLEMING, JOSEPH

Obituaries

Professional, E1835 [29NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1835 [29NO]

FLEMINGTON, NJ

Remarks in House

Hunterdon Regional High School: tribute to cheerleading team, E270 [28FE]

FLETCHER, ALDEN

Essays

State of the Union, S155 [30JA]

FLETCHER, JESSIE K.

Poems

‘‘You Have No Idea,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1496 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1495 [12SE]

FLETCHER, MARQUES L.

Proclamations

Pastor Marques L. Fletcher Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1533 [14SE]

FLEX-A-LITE (business)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1403 [3AU]

FLEXIBLE REFINANCING FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

FLINN, SHANNON AND FAMILY

Remarks in House

Santa Rosa County, FL: Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1283 [19JY]

FLOOD CONTROL see Floods

FLOOD CONTROL ACT

Remarks in Senate

South Dakota: anniversary of Oahe Dam construction, S5482 [26JY]

FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

Texts of

S. 3677, technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

FLOOD INSURANCE FOR FARMERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

FLOOD PROTECTION PUBLIC SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4353), H1845 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4353), E1041 [12JN]

FLOODS related term(s) Disasters

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

FEMA: allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S135, S136 [26JA]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611, S3641 [24MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4424 [21JN], S4447, S4448, S4464, S4481, S4482, S4483 [25JN], S4640, S4641 [26JN], S4684, S4685 [27JN], S4727 [28JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

End Flood Insurance Program Uncertainty, S2994 [9MY]

Game Over for the Climate, S3073 [10MY]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, S3074 [10MY]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

CERCLA: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7215 [29NO]

Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 4353), H1845 [16AP]

——— establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (see S. 2138), S1147 [29FE]

——— facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (see H.R. 6450), H6230 [20SE]

——— notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H2644 [10MY]

——— preserve historical integrity of Zoar, OH, while carrying out any study or construction of flood damage reduction measures, including levees (see S. 3580), S6545 [20SE]

——— temporarily relieve cost-sharing requirements of watershed mitigation projects and flood damage reduction projects for counties impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 6380), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain interests in Federal land acquired for the Scofield Project in Carbon County, UT (see S. 2056), S261 [1FE]

Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 6477), H6231 [20SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

——— allow rebuilding of certain structures located in special flood hazard zones (see H.R. 6614), H6535 [29NO]

——— allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (see S. 2039), S132 [26JA]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 2344), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 3050, 3051), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5740), H2712 [15MY]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (see S. 3320), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 6017), H3981 [25JN]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6581), H6323 [2NO]

——— permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy (see S. 3655), S7401 [4DE]

——— provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3986), H640 [8FE]

Insurance: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6186), H5290 [25JY]

National Flood Insurance Program: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Cloture motions

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Letters

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space: Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., H5108 [23JY]

——— Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization) and Joshua Saks, Wildlife Federation, H5109 [23JY]

——— Robert Bendick, Nature Conservancy (organization), H5110 [23JY]

——— several environmental organizations, H5108 [23JY]

——— Smarter Safer Coalition, H5107 [23JY]

——— Stephen Ellis, Eli Lehrer and Andrew Moylan, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H5107 [23JY]

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension: Maurice Veissi, National Association of REALTORS, H2785 [16MY]

——— several organizations, S2994 [9MY]

——— several Senators, S2769 [26AP]

——— SmarterSafer.org (organization), S2994 [9MY]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Lists

Organizations opposed to S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5107 [23JY]

Smarter Safer Coalition members, H5108 [23JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4109, S4127 [13JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434, S4448 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

California: anniversary of Central Valley Flood Protection Board, E94 [31JA]

Climate: impact of extreme weather events, H4778 [11JY]

——— impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Clinton, IN: Corps of Engineers completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (H.R. 4353), E1041 [12JN]

——— coastal storm damage reduction projects funding, H3452 [5JN]

——— exempt from legislative line-item veto, H613, H614 [8FE]

——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— flood protection funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— funding, H3352 [31MY]

——— operation and maintenance funding, H3463 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H3459, H3460 [5JN]

——— revise Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual to ensure greater storage capacity to prevent serious downstream flooding, H3748 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: Galveston, TX, low-income housing restoration funding, H4032 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain, H3776 [19JN]

——— allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), H3437, H3438 [5JN]

Disasters: anniversary of Susquehanna River flooding in aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, E1544 [14SE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program, H2578 [10MY]

——— allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), H5105–H5110 [23JY]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), H2783–H2787 [16MY], H3250 [30MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), H2782–H2787 [16MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, H3250–H3252 [30MY], E932 [31MY]

——— funding, H6350 [14NO], H6507 [29NO]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, H4610, H4612, H4613, H4619–H4623 [29JN]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Government regulations: exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5194 [24JY], H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6359–H6362 [14NO]

——— express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (H. Res. 820), H6564 [30NO]

——— express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H6357–H6362 [14NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6564 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6713 [12DE], H6787 [13DE], H7278 [19DE], H7478 [31DE], H7560, H7561, H7562, H7563, H7564 [1JA], H7567–H7578, H7579, H7580 [2JA]

Insurance: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6186), H5736, H5737 [10SE]

Lewis County, WA: prohibit funding to build flood protection walls along certain section of Interstate 5, H4151 [27JN]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

Sacramento, CA: authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers, H3283 [31MY]

——— Natomas Levee Improvement Project funding, E1041 [12JN]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), H483–H485 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

Climate: global warming, S673–S679 [15FE], S2221 [29MR], S2487 [18AP], S3073–S3075 [10MY], S3266, S3269 [17MY], S3612, S3613 [24MY], S3775 [6JN]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5637 [30JY]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Corps of Engineers: clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain activities, S8432, S8438, S8439 [27DE], S8464, S8465 [28DE]

——— establish program to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of non-Federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for civil works flood control and navigation construction projects (S. 2138), S1149 [29FE]

——— flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

——— require congressional authorization of flood and storm damage risk reduction projects, S8432, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8468 [28DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S6499, S6524 [20SE], S8444 [27DE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), S8552 [30DE]

——— recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding, S8484 [28DE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Disasters: environmental recovery and restoration funding, S8445 [27DE]

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

FEMA: allow rebuilding in flood velocity zones under correct elevation and standards, S4699 [28JN]

——— allow State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space (S. 2039), S136 [26JA], S385 [7FE]

——— delay mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements until evaluation of levee and dam strength and efficiency can be completed, S4664 [27JN]

——— economic impact on property owners of inclusion in certain floodplains, S3407 [22MY]

——— ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8130 [18DE], S8185–S8192 [19DE], S8431, S8438, S8441 [27DE], S8466 [28DE]

——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S6051 [10SE]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program, S4758 [29JN]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), S3611 [24MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), S2660 [24AP], S2768 [26AP], S2993–S2995 [9MY]

——— extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2344), unanimous-consent request, S3159, S3160 [15MY]

——— make flood insurance more affordable for those on fixed-incomes and lower and middle-income families, S4699 [28JN]

——— mapping of floodplain areas, S3406, S3407 [22MY]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186–S8192 [19DE], S8433, S8434, S8438, S8442 [27DE], S8465–S8467 [28DE]

——— require mandatory purchase of flood insurance in residual risk areas, S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4699, S4710, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4755, S4757 [29JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S3406–S3408 [22MY], S3478, S3479 [23MY], S3535 [24MY], S4446–S4448 [25JN], S4601, S4627 [26JN], S4661–S4667 [27JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S3964 [12JN], S4163 [14JN], S4223 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4379 [21JN], S4434 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to recommit, S4448 [25JN]

——— restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), unanimous-consent agreement, S4388, S4424 [21JN], S4446 [25JN]

——— waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands, S4716 [28JN]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

GAO: study effect of applying mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements to areas of residual risk and voluntary community-based flood insurance options, S4663–S4667 [27JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to New Jersey for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S6723, S6724 [13NO], S6841–S6843 [15NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8050, S8052–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8117, S8118, S8124–S8128, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8243–S8245 [20DE], S8341 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (S. Res. 596), S6827 [14NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8273, S8274 [20DE]

——— provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Japan: anniversary of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, S1575 [12MR]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Levee Board and Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, S3512 [23MY]

North Dakota: anniversary of Souris River flooding, S4415 [21JN]

Senate: legislative priorities, S4434 [25JN]

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), S582 [13FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior Boundary Adjustment of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park To Allow Certain Road Rebuilding: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2352) (H. Rept. 112–532), H3706 [15JN]

Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 792), S5731 [31JY]

Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 802) (S. Rept. 112–117), S41 [23JA]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3263) (H. Rept. 112–442), H1844 [16AP]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 646) (S. Rept. 112–150), S1049 [27FE]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3479) (H. Rept. 112–666), H5922 [12SE]

Quileute Indian Tribe Reservation Boundary With Olympic National Park Clarification and Adjustment and Provide Tribe With Tsunami and Flood Protection: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1162) (H. Rept. 112–387), H475 [3FE]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H.R. 1, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, S8486–S8496 [28DE]

H.R. 1162, clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection, H483 [6FE]

H.R. 3263, Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act, H3437 [5JN]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5740, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H2782 [16MY]

H.R. 6186, require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program, H5736 [10SE]

S. 2039, FEMA allowance of State or local governments to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space, H5105 [23JY]

S. 3677, Flood Disaster Protection Act technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

S. Res. 596, permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy, S6806, S6827 [14NO]

FLORA-BAMA LOUNGE, PACKAGE, & OYSTER BAR (business)

Remarks in House

New York, NY: anniversary of visit to support recovery efforts after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E416 [22MR]

FLORCZAK, ALEXIS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6370 [13SE]

FLORES, BILL (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5050 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3623 [7JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3344 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4142 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3477 [5JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2509, H2510 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1498 [21MR]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H2033 [19AP]

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see H. Res. 507), H2072 [24AP]

Armed Forces: further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2289 [27AP]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2447 [8MY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H115 [23JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H3481 [5JN]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6702 [11DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— restrict adjournments unless the House involved has passed a budget resolution and provided funding for the Government for the entire fiscal year (see H. Con. Res. 82), H5712 [2AU]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5292 [25JY]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H903 [16FE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H1210 [6MR]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that employees who violate certain civil laws do not receive bonuses (see H.R. 4481), H4775 [10JY]

——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 5948), H3808 [19JN]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

EPA: repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 3098), H2715 [15MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H2329 [7MY]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4869 [13JY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 3862), H2033 [19AP]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H1807 [29MR]

——— repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H6397 [15NO]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H6001 [13SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1306 [8MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2040 [23AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H641 [8FE]

Medicare: exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H2447 [8MY]

——— extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6142), H5008 [18JY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3976 [21JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1847 [16AP]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H3167 [22MY]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H1428 [20MR]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H1428 [20MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H79 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see H.R. 6007), H5526 [31JY]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H1807 [29MR]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1847 [16AP]

——— increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H6152 [19SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4064 [26JN]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2033 [19AP]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1915 [17AP]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H2569 [9MY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H903 [16FE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4114), H2329 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Interior: delay further action on the proposed rule regarding well stimulation on Federal and Indian lands until submission of a report examining certain effects of such rule (see H.R. 6235), H5524 [31JY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6720), H7516 [31DE]

——— reduce pay of Members who miss votes because of campaigning for election to another office (see H.R. 6108), H4862 [12JY]

Taxation: prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property (see H.R. 4847), H2204 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Interior: delay further action on the proposed rule regarding well stimulation on Federal and Indian lands until submission of a report examining certain effects of such rule (H.R. 6235), H5525 [31JY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 6720), H7516 [31DE]

——— reduce pay of Members who miss votes because of campaigning for election to another office (H.R. 6108), H4863 [12JY]

Taxation: prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property (H.R. 4847), H2208 [26AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2137 [26AP], H5715 [3AU]

Letters

Waco Mammoth National Monument establishment: Malcolm Duncan, Jr., Mayor of Waco, TX, H3761 [19JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5715 [3AU]

Remarks

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Texas killed in military action, H5918 [12SE]

Baylor University: tribute to women’s basketball team, H1917 [18AP]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H145 [24JA]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1736 [28MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3760 [19JN]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H400 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

——— funding, H1736 [28MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5050, H5051 [19JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3623 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3623 [7JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3344 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4142 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4142 [27JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H632 [8FE]

Energy and water development: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477, H3478 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3477, H3478 [5JN]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7525 [1JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4751 [10JY], H4821 [11JY]

Law enforcement officers: tribute, H5917 [12SE]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient, H6709 [12DE]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H43 [18JA], H632 [8FE]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510, H2514 [9MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on tax burden, H4821 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4751 [10JY], H4821 [11JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3882 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H632 [8FE]

Rice University: anniversary, E1242• [12JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H2509, H2510 [9MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2509, H2510, H2514 [9MY]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H632 [8FE]

Waco Mammoth National Monument: establish, H3760 [19JN]

Tributes

Bachmann, Brian, H5917 [12SE]

Birdwell, J.R. (Dick), E1486• [12SE]

Birdwell, Mel, E1500• [12SE]

Bratcher, Thomas L., E1817• [27NO]

Hall, Representative, H6449 [27NO]

Hannigan, John F. (Jack), H190• [31JA]

Stephens, Riley G., H6511 [29NO]

Tisdale, Roy L., H4894 [17JY]

FLORES, NATASHA

Remarks in House

Chaminade University: tribute to Leadership Alliance membership, E1331 [25JY]

FLORES, SOL

Remarks in House

Presidential Champion of Change: award recipient, E1278 [18JY]

FLORESTANO, THOMAS E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E785 [15MY]

FLOREZ, GENEVIEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1596 [21SE]

FLORHAM PARK, NJ

Remarks in House

Police Unity Tour: anniversary, E451 [27MR]

FLORIDA

Amendments

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Coastal zones: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Saddlebunch Keys Unit FL–57 (see H.R. 6425), H6060 [14SE]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P31–P (see H.R. 6354), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey to Miami-Dade County, FL, federally owned land for construction of a fire station (see S. 3390), S5084 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: convey a small parcel of Bureau of Prisons land to Leon County, FL (see H.R. 4151), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (see H.R. 5923), H3660 [7JN]

EPA: limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

NASA: convey excess property at the Kennedy Space Center to a State or political subdivision, municipality, or instrumentality of a State for development of and operation of a spaceport (see H.R. 6540), H6276 [21SE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Palm City, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 565), H965 [27FE]

Water Resources Development Act: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (see S. 3509), S5977 [2AU]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding: Wayne E. Carrignan, Florida VFW, H5059 [19JY]

Eximbank reauthorization: David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, and Florida State Conference of the NAACP, E98–E100 [31JA]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Lists

State provision of witness travel services funded by Crime Victims Fund victim advocates, S8303 [20DE]

Motions

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Proposals

Contemporary Glass Art Awareness Year observance, E1011 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Adkison, Jarrod and family: Washington County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1738 [9NO]

Allen, Phillip C.: South Florida Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E119 [2FE]

Arts and humanities: tribute to Florida Highwaymen artists, E821 [16MY]

Barton, Ken and family: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1668 [28SE]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Bay Area Food Bank: anniversary, E304 [1MR]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Boynton Beach, FL: anniversary of Temple Beth Kodesh, E160 [8FE]

Callahan, Paul: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Children and youth: tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

Colleges and universities: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Coral Springs, FL: anniversary, E1590 [21SE]

Danberg, Scott: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: denial of access by States to Systematic Alienation Verification Entitlement (SAVE) database to identify noncitizens among registered voters, H3584 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1398 [20MR], H1522 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1579, H1580 [27MR], H1830–H1836 [16AP], E418 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (H.R. 5923), E1008 [7JN]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address issues in management of Orlando, FL, VA Medical Center construction project, H3277, H3319 [31MY]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

Douglass, Jeff: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Eatonville, FL: anniversary, E1366 [31JY]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

Flinn, Shannon and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1283 [19JY]

Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.: anniversary, H975 [28FE]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: anniversary of Choctawhatchee High School, E1650 [21SE]

——— tribute to Fort Walton Beach High School cheerleading team, E350 [8MR]

Gatlin, Justin: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1342 [26JY]

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Harrelson, Patty: Florida Dept. of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Hazewinkel, Sam: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1346 [26JY]

History: anniversary of landing by French explorer Jean Ribault, E462 [28MR]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [24AP]

Honor Flight Central Florida (organization): tribute, E1617 [21SE]

Indian Rocks Beach, FL: anniversary of Calvary Episcopal Church, E482 [29MR]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Johnson, Brad: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Lake Worth, FL: anniversary of Lake Worth Public Library, E1737 [9NO]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation, H1836 [16AP], H1856 [17AP]

Law Enforcement: tribute to 13th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E451 [27MR]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Marion County, FL: inclusion of several Marion County Public Schools in Washington (DC) Post ‘‘Top High Schools’’ list, E1341 [26JY]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Temple Israel, E840 [17MY]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

Milton, FL: anniversary of Milton First Assembly of God, E1727 [26OC]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453 [10SE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, E484 [29MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Flordia participants, E1343 [26JY]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to Florida chapter, E1479 [11SE]

Pickard, Justina: Walton County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

Pollack, Gregg: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Rawson, David and Pat and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Rivera, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7572 [2JA]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [15MY]

Rockledge, FL: tribute to Rockledge Junior League baseball team, E1505 [12SE]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Seminole, FL: anniversary of Seminole High School, E1322 [25JY]

Snyder, Bradley W.: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1306 [24JY], E1467 [10SE]

Stearns, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7568 [2JA], E2027 [1JA], E2036 [2JA]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Tampa, FL: establishment of United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Center at Tampa International Airport, E254 [27FE]

Tarpon Springs, FL: anniversary of Faklis’ Department Store and Shoe Repair Service, E1725 [26OC]

——— anniversary of Tarapani Department Store, E1722 [26OC]

13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards: tribute to recipients, E1327 [25JY]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

University of South Florida: tribute, E122, E124 [2FE], E215 [16FE]

Veterans: tribute to veterans walk supporting Wounded Warriors project, E37 [18JA]

Volusia Honor Air (organization): tribute, E1542 [14SE], E1666 [28SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H503–H510 [6FE], H3729 [18JN], E98 [31JA]

——— passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, E98–E100 [31JA]

Ward, Bruce and Shirley: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1667 [28SE]

West, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7419 [20DE]

West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]

West Palm Beach, FL: Wynnebrook Elementary School designated Florida Dept. of Education Grade ‘‘A’’ School, E377 [19MR]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [11JY]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347 [26JY]

Yablong, Noah: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Zook, Justin: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

Davis, Brian J.: nomination to be district judge, S7659 [6DE]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

——— lawsuit to prevent purge of noncitizens from voter rolls, S3958 [12JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Rosenbaum, Robin S.: nomination to be district judge, S4601, S4606–S4610 [26JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4425 [21JN]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Voting: condemn State legislation that surpressed the ability of residents to register and vote in the Federal election, S6724 [13NO]

——— impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S90 [26JA], S3958 [12JN], S6724, S6725 [13NO], S7758 [12DE]

——— passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, S90 [26JA], S3958 [12JN]

Walker, Mark E.: nomination to be district judge, S7656, S7659 [6DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Nomination of Brian J. Davis To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Mark E. Walker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Prohibit Importation of Various Injurious Species of Constrictor Snakes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 511) (H. Rept. 112–691), H6297 [28SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

Tributes

West, Representative, H7419 [20DE]

Young, Representative C.W. Bill, H5035 [19JY]

FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF BLACK STATE LEGISLATORS

Letters

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, E98–E100 [31JA]

FLORIDA GLASS GROUP (organization)

Proposals

Contemporary Glass Art Awareness Year observance, E1011 [7JN]

FLORIDA KEYS OUTREACH COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H975 [28FE]

FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP

Letters

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, E98–E100 [31JA]

FLORISSANT, MO

Remarks in House

McCleur North High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E401 [21MR]

FLOSS, CRAIG

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6793 [13DE]

FLOWER MOUND, TX

Remarks in House

Marcus High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E679 [27AP]

——— tribute to marching band, E1819 [28NO]

FLOWERS, BOWEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2542 [19AP]

FLOWERS, CHARLOTTE H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E173 [9FE]

FLOWERS, FRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1710 [19OC]

FLOWERS, IRA L.

Remarks in House

Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.: Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738 [9MY]

FLOWERS, KERRIN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E201 [15FE]

FLOYD, C.W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8037 [13DE]

FLUKE, SANDRA

Remarks in House

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1116, H1118 [1MR], H1138 [5MR], H1157 [6MR], H1213, H1218 [7MR], H1300 [8MR]

Testimonies

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services, S1135 [29FE]

FLYNN, ALEXIS

Articles and editorials

U.K. Plans Oil Sector Tax Relief, S2052 [27MR]

FLYNN, MARIESSA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E605 [19AP]

FLYNN, MIKE

Remarks in House

Association of Washington Generals: Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1586 [21SE]

FLYNN, TERENCE F.

Bills and resolutions

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S113 [26JA], S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

FOEGE, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Presidential Medal of Freedom: recipient, E758 [10MY], E1091 [20JN]

FOGARTY, THOMAS K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E774 [10MY]

FOLEY, JAMES W.

Poems

‘‘Drop a Pebble in the Water’’, H7349 [19DE]

FOLEY, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1514 [13SE]

FOLEY, VICTORIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1231 [11JY]

FOLMAR, EMORY M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S847 [16FE]

FOND DU LAC, WI

Remarks in House

Exchange Club of Fond du Lac: anniversary, E600 [19AP]

Fond du Lac School District: tribute, E862 [18MY]

FONG, ROBERT K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1863 [3DE]

FOOD related term(s) Agriculture

Addresses

Taiwan Food Donation to Kenya: Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., S2914 [7MY]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (S. Res. 471), S4424, S4429 [21JN]

Articles and editorials

Cajun Towns Feud About Sausage With Links to the Past, E1168 [28JN]

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study Finds, H1900 [17AP]

LINK Celebrates 40 Years Serving the Community, E1207 [9JY]

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: provide supplemental appropriations for obesity programs (see H.R. 6143), H5008 [18JY]

Children and youth: prevent childhood obesity (see H.R. 6461), H6231 [20SE]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 6269), H5629 [1AU]

——— award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

——— extend and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program (see H.R. 4085), H944 [17FE]

——— implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

——— increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see H.R. 6481), H6273 [21SE]

——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4333), H1804 [29MR]

——— prevent cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (see H.R. 6239), H5525 [31JY]

——— prohibit income deductions for controlled substances, including medical marijuana, when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see S. 3368), S4821 [10JY]

——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6231 [20SE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

——— repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see S. 3602), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 6567), H6300 [2OC]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY] (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

——— provide a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating obesity (see H.R. 6666), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see H.R. 4604), H2066 [24AP]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H640 [8FE]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (see S. 2292), S2392 [17AP]

Federal aid programs: replace certain Federal nutrition programs with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 6518), H6275 [21SE]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Food industry: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: establish (see S. 2274), S2242 [29MR]

Medicare: include information on obesity coverage in the Medicare and You Handbook, notify beneficiaries and providers of coverage of behavioral therapy for obesity, and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see S. 3699), S8302 [20DE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 484), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 655), H2646 [10MY]

Nutrition: recognize importance of animal-based protein as a component of a balanced diet of most individuals and encourage promotion of its health benefits and consumption (see H. Res. 804), H6277 [21SE]

Product safety: establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 4759), H2125 [25AP]

Safety: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 597), S6855 [15NO]

Senior citizens: encourage the use of locally grown food in meals programs (see S. 3592), S6545 [20SE]

Tariff: artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see S. 2557), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5069), H2269 [27AP]

——— artichokes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (see S. 2558), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5070), H2269 [27AP]

——— capers, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see S. 2889, 2892), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5272, 5275), H2273 [27AP]

——— chocolate confectionery products filled with caramel or sugar-based paste imported in bulk quantities but ready for consumption in their condition as imported (see H.R. 5038), H2268 [27AP]

——— chocolate crumb imported in bulk quantities (see H.R. 5037), H2268 [27AP]

——— confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents instead of sugar (see S. 3143), S3086 [10MY]

——— insulated food or beverage bags with outer surface of man made fiber, with removable inner liner of hard plastic (see S. 2579, 2580), S2923 [7MY]

——— oysters (other than smoked), prepared or preserved (see S. 2556), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5071), H2269 [27AP]

——— pepperoncini prepared or preserved by vinegar (see S. 2891), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5273), H2273 [27AP]

——— pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (see S. 2890), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5274), H2273 [27AP]

——— polyvinyl acetate for use in food (see H.R. 5518), H2320 [7MY]

——— reliquidation of certain entries of orange juice from Brazil (see S. 2897), S2966 [8MY]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 3299), S4203 [14JN]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products: Ellen Bloom and Ami V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, E1619 [21SE]

Lists

Dept. of Agriculture duplicate Federal aid programs, H1676 [28MR]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

Aldie, VA: tribute to Mercer Middle School winter food drive, E478 [28MR]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (H.R. 2966), H2144 [26AP]

Cannon’s Catering (business): tribute, E1716 [23OC]

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association: anniversary, E1416 [3AU]

Children and youth: tribute to ‘‘Share Your Breakfast’’ initiative, E349, E352 [8MR]

Cleveland Heights, OH: anniversary of Tommy’s Restaurant, E64 [24JA]

Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute, E454 [27MR]

Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1657 [28MR], H1849, H1869, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H2574–H2577, H2579–H2581, H2606, H2623–H2625 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4831 [12JY], H5027 [19JY], H5655 [2AU], H5749 [10SE], H6225 [20SE], H6488–H6491 [28NO], H7405, H7406 [20DE], E551 [17AP], E584 [19AP], E612 [23AP], E908 [30MY], E1232 [11JY], E2025 [31DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H2605 [10MY]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 4280), H1644 [28MR]

——— tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H4915 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (H.R. 4604), E635 [24AP]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Economy: impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

EPA: impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— tribute to Food Recovery Challenge, E1933 [13DE]

Family Pantry of Cape Cod (organization): tribute, E941 [31MY]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), E1619 [21SE]

Florida: anniversary of Bay Area Food Bank, E304 [1MR]

Frozen Food Month: observance, E459 [27MR]

Georgia: impact of agriculture on State economy, E803 [15MY]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, E1232 [11JY]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA]

Growing Power (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1758 [15NO]

Gus Gallucci Co.: anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

Hormel Foods Corp.: anniversary of SPAM, H5211 [25JY]

Hunger: address U.S. hunger crisis, H976 [28FE], H1849 [17AP], E284 [29FE]

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: suspension of nuclear weapons activities in exchange for food aid, H1162 [6MR], H1530 [22MR]

Kraft Foods Global, Inc.: anniversary of the Oreo cookie, E319 [6MR]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E566 [18AP]

LINK, Inc.: anniversary, E1206 [9JY]

Louisiana: tribute to Cajun culture and food, E1168 [28JN]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Hard Times Café, E1880 [5DE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Good Egg Breakfast, E1717 [23OC]

Mosby Farm (business): King County, WA, Executive Rural Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1524 [13SE]

Naples, ME: tribute to Cross Walk Community Outreach Food Pantry, E624 [24AP]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: observance, H5933 [13SE], E1610, E1616 [21SE]

National School Breakfast Week: observance, H1166 [6MR], E332 [7MR], E349, E352, E354 [8MR]

National School Lunch Week: observance, H1211 [7MR]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of Beef Products, Inc., E499 [29MR]

Oberto Sausage Co.: tribute, E1427 [3AU]

Safety: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

——— strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Seattle Chocolates (company): King County, WA, Executive Woman Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1545 [14SE]

Sudan: human rights violations, H1434 [21MR]

Taxation: deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (H.R. 6599), H6419 [16NO]

——— impose an excise tax on certain sugary drinks, H3594 [7JN]

Tutwiler, MS: tribute to Double Dy Express (business), E1766 [15NO]

University of Maryland: anniversary of International Food Safety Training Laboratory, E1458 [10SE]

University of Texas: tribute to School of Public Health Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) initiative to combat childhood obesity, H738 [15FE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644–H5647, H5654, H5656 [2AU], H5927 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S4393 [21JN]

——— promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

——— promote U.S. agricultural export programs, S3816 [7JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (S. Res. 471), S4428 [21JN]

Budget: repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

California: anniversary of commercial rice production, S8137 [18DE]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc.: tribute, S5481 [26JY]

Crime: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2542 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to obtain a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to incentivize healthier food purchases by beneficiaries, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools, S3817 [7JN], S4137 [13JN], S4196 [14JN], S4344, S4345 [20JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— eliminate Organic Certification Cost Share and Agricultural Management Assistance Program, S4276, S4277 [19JN]

——— encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

——— end State bonus payments for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— ensure that farmers are able to buy public varieties of seeds, S4127 [13JN]

——— ensure that performance bonus payments are used by State agencies only to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4272 [19JN]

——— establish a pilot loan program to assist organizations providing healthful food for the hungry, S4345, S4346 [20JN]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption, S4391 [21JN]

——— extend drought disaster assistance, S8117 [18DE]

——— Farmers Market Promotion Program funding, S4357 [20JN]

——— Federal milk marketing order program reform, S4268 [19JN]

——— Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

——— improve efficiency, digestibility, and nutritional value of food for poultry and livestock, S4196 [14JN], S4352 [20JN]

——— increase awareness of the Summer Food Service Program, S4359 [20JN]

——— limit farm subsidy payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S4273 [19JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4336 [20JN]

——— oppose promotion of Meatless Monday initiative in departmental newsletter, S5359 [25JY], S5441, S5442 [26JY]

——— price supports for milk funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S8613 [1JA]

——— prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4270, S4271 [19JN]

——— promote access to healthful foods in areas known as health deserts, S4196 [14JN]

——— provide Non-Insured Disaster Program funding to eligible producers facing a loss due to freeze or frost, S4338 [20JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (S. 3602), S6553 [20SE]

——— replace dairy product price support and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) programs with a program to protect dairy producer income and establish a dairy market stabilization program, S4407 [21JN]

——— require more frequent dairy reporting and conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing two classes of milk, S4273 [19JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3754 [6JN], S3964–S3968 [12JN], S4119, S4122, S4125, S4131–S4134, S4144 [13JN], S4278 [19JN], S4352 [20JN], S4393 [21JN], S6087 [11SE], S7735 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S3832 [7JN], S7720 [11DE]

——— The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding through reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S4346 [20JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (S. 2119), S852 [16FE]

Depts. of Agriculture and HHS: establish dietary guidelines for pregnant women and children from birth until the age of 2, S4334 [20JN]

Economy: express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness, S3494 [23MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (S. 2292), S4616, S4625 [26JN]

——— repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Foreign countries: improve international food security, S3274 [17MY]

Frozen Food Month: observance, S2081 [27MR]

Iran: exempt from sanctions humanitarian trade licensed by Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S3324 [21MY]

Jackson’s Sugar House and Vegetable Stand (business): tribute, S1929 [21MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

Lafayette, LA: Southern Living (publication) ‘‘South’s Tastiest Town’’ designee, S1790 [19MR]

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 484), S3798, S3799 [6JN]

Safety: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

Schools: encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs, S4271 [19JN]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 597), S6871 [15NO]

Shucks Maine Lobster (business): tribute, S5971 [2AU]

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

Task Force To Promote National Security by Reducing Childhood Obesity: establish, S3818 [7JN]

Twin Falls, ID: opening of Chobani Inc., production facility, S8067 [17DE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5175 [19JY], S5339, S5340 [25JY], S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5835 [1AU], S5956, S5966 [2AU]

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections (business): tribute, S610 [14FE]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3602, Food Stamp Restoration Act, S6554 [20SE]

S. Res. 471, tribute to women who served in American Red Cross Clubmobiles during World War II, S3519 [23MY], S4429 [21JN]

S. Res. 484, National Hunger Awareness Day, S3782, S3799 [6JN]

S. Res. 597, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6858, S6871 [15NO]

FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, improve crop insurance, and extend livestock disaster, tree assistance, and commodity programs (see S. 2261), S2242 [29MR]

——— extend and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program (see S. 2126), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4085), H944 [17FE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

Extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S4143 [13JN]

FOOD ADDITIVES related term(s) Vitamins

Bills and resolutions

Tariff: black pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2398), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4957), H2206 [26AP]

——— capsicum extracted oleoresin (see S. 2394), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4960), H2206 [26AP]

——— cassia extracted oleoresin (see S. 2395), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4959), H2206 [26AP]

——— celery extracted oleoresin (see S. 2393), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4962), H2206 [26AP]

——— chlorophyllin (see H.R. 5581), H2442 [8MY]

——— ginger extracted oleoresin (see S. 2392), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4961), H2206 [26AP]

——— licorice extract (see S. 2937), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4868), H2204 [26AP]

——— licorice extract derivatives (see S. 2938), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4867), H2204 [26AP]

——— n-propyl gallate (see S. 2440), S2822 [26AP]

——— propylene glycol alginates (see S. 2837), S2928 [7MY] (see H.R. 5281), H2273 [27AP]

——— sodium alginate (see S. 2836), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5282), H2273 [27AP]

——— turmeric extracted oleoresin (see S. 2396), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4956), H2206 [26AP]

——— 2-hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (see H.R. 4885), H2205 [26AP]

——— white pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2397), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4958), H2206 [26AP]

Letters

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

Remarks in House

American Herbal Products Association: anniversary, E187 [14FE]

Taxation: impose an excise tax on certain sugary drinks, H3594 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

FDA: improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3467, S3482–S3485 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

Drugs: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3288, S3289, S3290 [17MY], S3332, S3333, S3335, S3384, S3385 [21MY], S3430, S3431, S3432, S3433, S3434, S3450, S3451, S3452, S3453, S3454, S3455, S3456 [22MY], S3482, S3485, S3488, S3489, S3490, S3491, S3492, S3495, S3497, S3506, S3520, S3533 [23MY], S3536, S3545, S3546 [24MY], S4410, S4423, S4424 [21JN], H3825 [20JN]

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day: observance (S. Res. 286), S221, S222 [31JA]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3601 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Articles and editorials

Bizarre Outcome on Generic Drugs, S2499 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Business and industry: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs in certain combinations of drugs (see H.R. 6502), H6274 [21SE]

Children and youth: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (see S. 2289), S2392 [17AP]

Cosmetics: establish procedures and requirements for registration of cosmetic product manufacturing entities, submission of cosmetic product and ingredient statements, and reporting of adverse events (see H.R. 4395), H1977 [18AP]

——— improve safety (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 3891), H440 [2FE]

——— foster further innovation and entrepreneurship in the health information technology sector (see H.R. 6626), H6586 [3DE]

——— grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

Diseases: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see S. 2301), S2545 [19AP]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see S. 2281), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4156), H1272 [7MR]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H218 [31JA]

——— establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (see H.R. 6679), H7264 [18DE]

——— establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see H.R. 3988), H640 [8FE]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H1804 [29MR]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5077 [19JY]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4384), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see S. 2516), S2922 [7MY] (see S. 3187), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 5651), H2565 [9MY]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6323 [2NO] (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

Government regulations: ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (see S. 2113), S699 [15FE]

——— make corrections relative to user fees (see H.R. 6433), H6150 [19SE]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (see S. 2292), S2392 [17AP]

——— reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 2067), S323 [2FE]

Health: ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety (see H.R. 3847), H218 [31JA]

Labeling: require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2267 [27AP]

NIH: enhance the clinical trial registry data bank reporting requirements and enforcement measures (see H.R. 5283), H2273 [27AP] (see H.R. 6272), H5704 [2AU]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act: extend (see H.R. 3975), H639 [8FE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 3995), H692 [9FE]

Pharmacies: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1016 [28FE]

Product safety: enhance oversight of medical device recalls and provide for conditional clearance of certain medical devices (see H.R. 5866), H3266 [30MY]

Safety: improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices (see H.R. 5341), H2317 [7MY]

——— include devices in the postmarket risk identification and analysis system and expedite implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices (see S. 2193), S1733 [15MR]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H640 [8FE]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

States: prevent from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

Taxation: disapprove rule relative to taxable medical devices (see S.J. Res. 51), S8364 [21DE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5906), H3660 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Drugs: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H7294 [19DE]

——— Maureen Donahue Hardwick, Alliance for Biosecurity, H7294 [19DE]

——— several public health organizations, H7295 [19DE]

——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H7295 [19DE]

——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H7294 [19DE]

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

FDA medical device user-fee program: Dept. of HHS, S8277–S8295 [20DE]

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act: Emil Kakkis, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, H3864 [20JN]

——— Pat Furlong, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (organization), H3864 [20JN]

Health Care Cost Reduction Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3605 [7JN]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., Shereen Arent, American Diabetes Association, and Mark A. Schoeberl, American Heart Association, H3605 [7JN]

——— DeAnn Friedholm, Consumers Union, H3603 [7JN]

——— Ethan Rome, Health Care for America Now (organization), H3604 [7JN]

——— Judy Waxman and Joan Entmacher, National Women’s Law Center, H3603 [7JN]

——— Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), H3605 [7JN]

——— Walter J. Humann, OsteoMed Inc., H3592 [7JN]

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages: Carol Gill, S3503 [23MY]

——— Dawn Gibbs, S3503 [23MY]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products: Ellen Bloom and Ami V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, E1619 [21SE]

Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act: Allison M. Zieve, Public Citizen (organization), S2499 [18AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S2498 [18AP]

——— several consumer organizations, S2499 [18AP]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Spending Reductions Through Innovations in Therapies Agenda (SPRINT) Act: Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S325 [2FE]

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Organizations supporting S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3305 [21MY]

Motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Drugs: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3243 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3389 [22MY], S3561, S3563 [24MY], S4409, S4410 [21JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3616 [7JN]

Press releases

Consumer Groups Oppose H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3604 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7282–H7296 [19DE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (H.R. 1394), E1735 [6NO]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages, H3281 [31MY]

——— address critical drug shortages (H.R. 3839), H387 [2FE]

——— address issues relative to composition, marketing, and regulatory approval of OxyContin, H5532 [1AU]

——— encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN], E974 [5JN]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (H.R. 2245), H3863 [20JN]

——— improve safety, H3224 [30MY]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs, H6836 [18DE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (H.R. 6160), H5531 [1AU]

——— increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (H.R. 4384), E580 [18AP]

——— review classification of painkiller OxyContin for treatment of moderate pain and deny approval for generic versions, H5530 [1AU]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H2457 [9MY], H3192–H3230 [30MY], H3281 [31MY], E917, E925, E927, E929, E930, E932, E933 [31MY], E948, E950 [1JN], E974 [5JN], E1018 [7JN], E1162 [27JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3825–H3868 [20JN], E1147 [27JN]

EPA: waive ban on over-the-counter asthma inhalers enacted as part of international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and allow existing stock to be sold until FDA approves replacement, H4872 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

Government regulations: create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (H.R. 3207), H952 [27FE]

——— expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve humanitarian device regulation, H3867 [20JN], E917 [31MY]

——— make clarifications relative to persons accredited to review reports and make recommendations for initial classification of devices, H3230 [30MY]

——— make corrections relative to user fees (H.R. 6433), H6137 [19SE]

——— regulations concerning safe dietary ingredients in dietary supplements, E342 [8MR]

Health: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, E933 [31MY]

——— ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety, H3225 [30MY]

——— importance of disease and vaccine research, E2021–E2023 [31DE]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, H3861 [20JN]

OraSure Technologies, Inc.: FDA approval of OraQuick In-Home HIV test, E854 [18MY], E1227 [11JY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Pharmaceuticals: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (H.R. 3737), H580 [8FE], H3864 [20JN]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, H3227, H3230 [30MY]

Research: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227, H3228 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

Safety: improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices, H3224 [30MY], H3865 [20JN]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), E1619 [21SE]

Taxation: exempt certain emergency medical devices from the excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 1310), H4764 [10JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, H5915 [12SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3366 [1JN], H3584, H3587, H3588, H3601–H3618 [7JN], H3797, H3798 [19JN], H6810 [17DE], E1025, E1031, E1035 [8JN], E1041 [12JN], E1052 [18JN], E1124 [21JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), motion to recommit, H3616 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 5906), H3591 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Children and youth: ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children (S. 2289), S2395 [17AP]

China: accelerate investigation into imported pet food, S380 [7FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): investigation of fungal meningitis outbreak resulting from tainted medication, S6846 [15NO]

——— tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Compounding pharmacies: regulation and oversight to prevent manufacturing and tainting of medications, S6846 [15NO]

Crime: require proof of intent for certain prohibited acts, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (S. 2069), S324, S325 [2FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1476, S1484 [7MR]

Dietary supplements: improve safety by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3467, S3482–S3485 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

Diseases: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (S. 2301), S2547 [19AP]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, S3507 [23MY]

Drugs: create standards for information provided to patients when receiving prescription medications, S3464 [23MY]

——— develop standardized protocols for obtaining authorization for administering an antipsychotic for non-FDA approved use, S3418 [22MY]

——— ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3492–S3494 [23MY]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY], S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3301–S3304 [21MY], S3389, S3396, S3418 [22MY], S3460, S3469, S3488, S3498, S3502 [23MY], S3551, S3567 [24MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (S. 296), S106–S108 [26JA]

——— modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 3431), S5383–S5385 [25JY]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (S. 2295), S2497–S2500 [18AP]

——— provide additional quality control, S3417 [22MY]

——— require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

——— require an independent assessment of review of the drug application process, S3489 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3178 [15MY], S3181 [16MY], S3479–S3504, S3506–S3509 [23MY], S3535–S3538, S3540–S3548, S3550–S3609 [24MY], S4668 [27JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4408, S4409, S4410 [21JN], S4435–S4438, S4441–S4446, S4449 [25JN], S4601, S4602, S4605, S4610–S4619, S4624–S4627, S4630 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3243, S3252, S3265 [17MY], S3295–S3298, S3301–S3307, S3313 [21MY], S3389, S3394–S3397, S3400–S3402, S3409–S3415, S3417–S3419 [22MY], S3459, S3460, S3464–S3470, S3477, S3479 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316 [21MY], S3479 [23MY], S4388 [21JN]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

Energy drinks: institute regulation and oversight of energy drinks as beverages to ensure safe caffeine levels, S6843–S6845 [15NO]

Fish and fishing: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

——— repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

Foreign countries: modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

Government regulations: ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health, S3556 [24MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (S. 2113), S702 [15FE]

——— ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— make corrections relative to user fees (H.R. 6433), S6671 [21SE]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness, S3494 [23MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (S. 2292), S4616, S4625 [26JN]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

Health: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities of FDA, S3468 [23MY], S3551 [24MY]

——— ensure that adequate information is disseminated about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498–S3500 [23MY]

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day: observance (S. Res. 286), S222 [31JA]

Law enforcement: prohibit FDA employees from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

Medical gases: provide for regulation, S3414 [22MY]

NIH: provide a deadline for issuance of regulations regarding clinical trial registration and report requirements, S3491 [23MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (S. 3715), S8552 [30DE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, S3414 [22MY]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3542, S3547, S3553, S3557 [24MY]

Product safety: ensure no future delays on implementation of new sunscreen labeling and testing standards, S3564 [24MY]

Research: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S3477 [23MY], S3555 [24MY], S4624 [26JN], S5299 [24JY]

Small business: require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S3412 [22MY], S4924 [12JY], S6508 [20SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), S3829 [7JN], S3929 [11JN], S3931 [12JN]

Whistleblowing: investigation into allegations of monitoring of protected communications of Federal employees suspected to be whistleblowers, S5074–S5076 [17JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

FDA Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 112–495), H3171 [25MY]

FDA Safety and Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2516), S2922 [7MY]

Protect Medical Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 436) (H. Rept. 112–514), H3479 [5JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Health Care Cost Reduction Act: Executive Office of the President, H3604 [7JN]

Summaries

Medical Device Industry Overstates Tax Impact: Bloomberg Finance L.P., H3595 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3601 [7JN]

H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act, H3192–H3223 [30MY]

H.R. 6433, FDA User Fee Corrections Act, H6137 [19SE]

H.R. 6672, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7282–H7292 [19DE]

S. 1855, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S1476, S1484–S1493 [7MR]

S. 2295, Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, S2498 [18AP]

S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3568–S3608 [24MY], H3825–H3861 [20JN]

S. 3715, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act limited antitrust exemption extension, S8552 [30DE]

S. Res. 286, Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day, S222 [31JA]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REFORM ACT

Letters

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228 [30MY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages, H3281 [31MY]

——— improve safety, H3224 [30MY]

——— increase penalties for operators of pill mills, H3224 [30MY]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, H3224 [30MY]

Enact (H.R. 5651), H3192–H3230 [30MY], H3281 [31MY], E917, E925, E927, E929, E930, E932, E933 [31MY], E948, E950 [1JN], E974 [5JN], E1018 [7JN], E1162 [27JN]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, E933 [31MY]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, H3227, H3230 [30MY]

——— ensure that a medical device is not marketed based on a determination that it is substantially equivalent to a device that has been recalled due to a flaw in technology or design that adversely affects safety, H3225 [30MY]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], E974 [5JN]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228 [30MY]

——— expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve humanitarian device regulation, E917 [31MY]

——— improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices, H3224 [30MY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for rare pediatric diseases, H3226 [30MY]

——— make clarifications relative to persons accredited to review reports and make recommendations for initial classification of devices, H3230 [30MY]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227, H3228 [30MY], E927 [31MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, H3225 [30MY]

Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical Traceability Enhancement Code (RxTEC) proposal to establish national standard to address drug traceability and pedigree, H3226, H3229 [30MY], E917 [31MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 112–495), H3171 [25MY]

Texts of

H.R. 5651, provisions, H3192–H3223 [30MY]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SAFETY AND INNOVATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3187), S3288, S3289, S3290 [17MY], S3332, S3333, S3335, S3384, S3385 [21MY], S3430, S3431, S3432, S3433, S3434, S3450, S3451, S3452, S3453, S3454, S3455, S3456 [22MY], S3482, S3485, S3488, S3489, S3490, S3491, S3492, S3495, S3497, S3506, S3520, S3533 [23MY], S3536, S3545, S3546 [24MY], S4410, S4423, S4424 [21JN], H3825 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2516), S2922 [7MY] (see S. 3187), S3174 [15MY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 3187): House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages: Carol Gill, S3503 [23MY]

——— Dawn Gibbs, S3503 [23MY]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Provisions: Emil Kakkis, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, H3864 [20JN]

——— Pat Furlong, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (organization), H3864 [20JN]

Repeal excise tax on medical devices: Gary R. Herbert, Governor of Utah, S3481 [23MY]

——— Richard R. Nelson, Utah Technology Council, S3480 [23MY]

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) staff who worked on S. 3187, provisions, S3608 [24MY]

Organizations supporting S. 3187, provisions, S3305 [21MY]

Motions

Enact (S. 3187), S3243 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3389 [22MY], S3561, S3563 [24MY], S4409, S4410 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, H3868 [20JN]

Enact (S. 3187), H3825–H3868 [20JN], E1147 [27JN]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3864 [20JN]

——— improve humanitarian device regulation, H3867 [20JN]

——— improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices, H3865 [20JN]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, H3865 [20JN]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, H3864 [20JN]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, provisions, H3861 [20JN]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women, H3865 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, provisions, S3608 [24MY]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, S3491, S3503 [23MY], S3546, S3548, S3556 [24MY], S4449 [25JN], S4625, S4630 [26JN]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking, S3507 [23MY], S3566, S3567 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs, S3564 [24MY]

——— provide whistleblower protections for the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Act, S3468, S3491 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs, S3555 [24MY], S4630 [26JN]

Drugs: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S4449 [25JN]

——— fine prescription drug manufacturers for failure to notify the FDA of a known discontinuance of a lifesaving drug, S3396 [22MY]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, S3506 [23MY], S3560, S3564 [24MY], S4183 [14JN], S4408 [21JN], S4605 [26JN]

——— modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

Enact (S. 3187), S3178 [15MY], S3181 [16MY], S3479–S3504, S3506–S3509 [23MY], S3535–S3538, S3540–S3548, S3550–S3609 [24MY], S4668 [27JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— House amendment, S4408, S4409, S4410 [21JN], S4435–S4438, S4441–S4446, S4449 [25JN], S4601, S4602, S4605, S4610–S4619, S4624–S4627, S4630 [26JN]

——— motion to proceed, S3243, S3252 [17MY], S3295–S3298, S3301–S3307, S3313 [21MY], S3389, S3394–S3397, S3400–S3402, S3409–S3415, S3417–S3419 [22MY], S3459, S3460, S3464–S3470, S3477, S3479 [23MY]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S3316 [21MY], S3479 [23MY], S4388 [21JN]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— create standards for information provided to patients when receiving prescription medications, S3464 [23MY]

——— develop standardized protocols for obtaining authorization for administering an antipsychotic for non-FDA approved use, S3418 [22MY]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, S3414 [22MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health, S3556 [24MY]

——— ensure continued research and development of drugs and medical devices for use in children, S3477 [23MY], S3565 [24MY]

——— ensure no future delays on implementation of new sunscreen labeling and testing standards, S3564 [24MY]

——— ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities, S3468 [23MY], S3551 [24MY]

——— ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498–S3500 [23MY]

——— ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3492–S3494 [23MY]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY], S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3301–S3304 [21MY], S3389, S3396, S3418 [22MY], S3460, S3469, S3488, S3498, S3502 [23MY], S3551, S3567 [24MY]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3467, S3482–S3485 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

——— prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

——— prohibit FDA employees from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness, S3494 [23MY]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases, S3414 [22MY]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S3396 [22MY], S3477 [23MY], S3555 [24MY], S4624 [26JN], S5299 [24JY]

——— require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

——— require an independent assessment of review of the drug application process, S3489 [23MY]

——— require proof of intent for certain prohibited acts, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, S3507 [23MY]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S3479–S3482 [23MY]

NIH: provide a deadline for issuance of regulations regarding clinical trial registration and report requirements, S3491 [23MY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, S3411 [22MY], S3542, S3547, S3553, S3557 [24MY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S3412 [22MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2516), S2922 [7MY]

Texts of

S. 3187, provisions, S3568–S3608 [24MY], H3825–H3861 [20JN]

FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: prevent cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (see H.R. 6239), H5525 [31JY]

FOOD INDUSTRY

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE] (see H.R. 4284), H1739 [28MR]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to establish veterans gardens operated by veterans to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants (see H.R. 3905), H512 [6FE]

——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6231 [20SE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H640 [8FE]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

Fish and fishing: enhance national seafood marketing efforts by creating National Seafood Marketing and Development Fund, regional seafood marketing boards, and national coordinating committee (see S. 3615), S6625 [21SE]

——— prohibit the sale of billfish (see S. 3422), S5257 [23JY] (see S. 3424), S5304 [24JY]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Government regulations: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Labeling: require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

Letters

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products: Ellen Bloom and Ami V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, E1619 [21SE]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Remarks in House

African Americans: tribute to contributions of African American inventors, H969 [28FE]

Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): anniversary, H5137 [24JY]

Cannon’s Catering (business): tribute, E1716 [23OC]

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association: anniversary, E1416 [3AU]

Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Euro-American Brands, Inc.: tribute, E676 [26AP]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), E1619 [21SE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), H5732 [10SE]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

——— strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Frozen Food Month: observance, E459 [27MR]

Guetzke, Kenneth: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

Hormel Foods Corp.: anniversary of SPAM, H5211 [25JY]

House of Representatives: prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H3681, H3682 [8JN]

Indianola, MS: tribute to da’ House of Khafre (business), E1718 [23OC]

Kimball, MN: anniversary of Knaus Sausage House (business), E1725 [26OC]

Kona Kai Coffee Co.: King County, WA, Executive Workforce Development Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Mayersville, MS: tribute to Tony’s Grocery (business), E1767 [15NO]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Hard Times Café, E1880 [5DE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Good Egg Breakfast, E1717 [23OC]

——— inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

Mound Bayou, MS: tribute to J&W Smokehouse (business), E1720 [23OC]

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369 [1AU]

National Dairy Month: observance, H3811 [20JN], H4078 [27JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of Sylvia’s Restaurant, E1364 [31JY]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of Beef Products, Inc., E499 [29MR]

Oberto Sausage Co.: tribute, E1427 [3AU]

Pacifica, CA: anniversary of Nick’s Restaurant, E1354 [31JY]

Pearson’s Candy Co.: anniversary of Nut Goodie Bar, E1570 [19SE]

Roman Meal Co.: anniversary, E1021 [7JN]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of Mitla Café, E1482 [11SE]

Seattle Chocolates (company): King County, WA, Executive Woman Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1545 [14SE]

Shipley Do-Nuts (company): tribute, E1774 [15NO]

Statesboro, GA: closing of Snooky’s Restaurant, H3663 [8JN]

Tutwiler, MS: tribute to Double Dy Express (business), E1766 [15NO]

Unified Grocers (company): anniversary, E1019 [7JN]

University of Maryland: anniversary of International Food Safety Training Laboratory, E1458 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (S. 2141), S1150 [29FE]

——— promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]

——— promote U.S. agricultural export programs, S3816 [7JN]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

California: anniversary of commercial rice production, S8137 [18DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes by using the national average cost of production, S4391 [21JN]

——— eliminate farm subsidies, S3935 [12JN], S4195 [14JN]

——— ensure that farmers are able to buy public varieties of seeds, S4127 [13JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

——— report on impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on obesity and human health and examine public health proposals that affect cost and size of such beverages, S4143 [13JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing a business disruption insurance policy and a catastrophic event policy for poultry producers, S4274 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing an insurance product that covers food safety recalls, S4276 [19JN]

FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (H.R. 2706), S6665 [21SE]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

——— increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2542 [19AP]

Frozen Food Month: observance, S2081 [27MR]

Jackson’s Sugar House and Vegetable Stand (business): tribute, S1929 [21MR]

Jen’s Place (business): tribute, S8040 [13DE]

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (business): James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Lafayette, LA: Southern Living (publication) ‘‘South’s Tastiest Town’’ designee, S1790 [19MR]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

National Dairy Month: observance, S4149 [13JN]

Portland, ME: tribute to Oakhurst Dairy (business), S4149 [13JN]

——— tribute to Pat’s Pizza Old Port (business), S6796 [14NO]

Skowhegan, ME: tribute to Bankery (business), S7457 [5DE]

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Tea Importers, Inc.: Dept. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, S8037 [13DE]

Twin Falls, ID: opening of Chobani Inc., production facility, S8067 [17DE]

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections (business): tribute, S610 [14FE]

Reports filed

Billfish Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2706) (H. Rept. 112–656), H5764 [10SE]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2706, Billfish Conservation Act, H5732 [10SE]

S. 2141, make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter, S1150 [29FE]

S. 2217, Rural America Preservation Act, S1936–S1938 [21MR]

FOOD SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 216), S2542 [19AP]

FOOD SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 4162), H1272 [7MR] (see H.R. 4328), H1804 [29MR]

——— repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program (see H.R. 4015), H696 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: reform payment limitation rules for farm subsidies, H2603 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and Conservation Reserve Program, S4343 [20JN]

Texts of

S. 2217, Rural America Preservation Act, S1936–S1938 [21MR]

FOOD STAMP RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3602), S6546 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3602), S6553 [20SE]

Texts of

S. 3602, provisions, S6554 [20SE]

FOOD STAMPS (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) see Department of Agriculture; Public Welfare Programs

FOOTER, TOBY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1992 [21DE]

FOOTWEAR see Shoe Industry

FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) (organization)

Remarks in House

Mountain Home, AR: Mountain Home High School robotics team winners of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition, H4076 [27JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Rookie All-Star Award, E552 [17AP]

Rochester, NY: Girl Scouts Hippie Pandas (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Gracious Professionalism Award, E971 [5JN]

Tribute, E199 [15FE]

Waialua, HI: Waialua High School robotics team recipient of Hawaii For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Chairman’s Award, E282 [29FE]

FOR THE LOVE OF THE LAKE (organization)

Remarks in House

Dallas, TX: tribute to Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up event, E1405 [3AU]

FORBER-PRATT, ANJALI

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

FORBES, J. RANDY (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H3164 [18MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H513 [6FE]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see H.R. 1385), H512 [6FE]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H513 [6FE]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2289 [27AP]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2034 [19AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H115 [23JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H4656 [29JN]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see H.R. 4094), H1543 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H4864 [12JY]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H115 [23JA]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H966 [27FE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H4907 [17JY]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1543 [22MR]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H2072 [24AP]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H513 [6FE]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of State: designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H6397 [15NO]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6623 [4DE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H1210 [6MR]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1135 [1MR]

Economy: increase business engagement and improve training opportunities for occupations in-demand in order to get Americans back to work (see H.R. 3611), H903 [16FE]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H2570 [9MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3065), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 615), H512 [6FE]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H2647 [10MY]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H1154 [5MR]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H2134 [25AP]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H115 [23JA]

Immigration: make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H1847 [16AP]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H513 [6FE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H4606 [28JN]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H1543 [22MR]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H2072 [24AP]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H948 [21FE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3977 [21JN]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1847 [16AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5766 [10SE]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H512 [6FE]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H966 [27FE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6469 [27NO]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H4685 [9JY]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H1807 [29MR]

——— repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H1100 [29FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H1017 [28FE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H115 [23JA]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6505 [28NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6505 [28NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 4125), H1543 [22MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1808 [29MR]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen U.S. strategic force posture by ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile (see H.R. 4178), H1304 [8MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H182 [25JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H115 [23JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2715 [15MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H1154 [5MR]

Special days and holidays: provide that Washington’s Birthday be observed on February 22, rather than the third Monday in February, of each year (see H.R. 2268), H2647 [10MY]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3977 [21JN]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2647 [10MY]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H1807 [29MR]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H1807 [29MR]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H1808 [29MR]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see H.R. 3877), H950 [24FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2647 [10MY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H3105 [17MY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H441 [2FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H1154 [5MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1642 [27MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H4656 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5657• [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5657• [2AU]

Air Force: prohibit funding cuts to Air National Guard units until an impact study of the unit’s loss is provided and increase funding through a reduction in missile defense system funding, H3052 [17MY]

Armed Forces: reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, H3082 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2790 [16MY], H3052, H3060, H3071, H3082, H3085 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7387 [20DE]

Federal employees: tribute, E489• [29MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4778 [11JY]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war, H3085 [17MY]

——— condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1089 [29FE]

National Marriage Week: observance, E157• [7FE]

Navy: expand certain restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands, H3060 [17MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4778 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on tax burden, H4778 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4778 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4778 [11JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit authority to make unilateral reductions to nuclear weapon stockpiles, H3071 [17MY]

Subpoena Notices

Chesterfield, VA, General District Court, H5902 [12SE]

Tributes

Bingham, Gwen, E1246• [12JY]

FORBES (publication)

Articles and editorials

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, E112 [1FE]

‘‘What’s the Real Defense Budget?’’, E109 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

FORD, CLIFFORD G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E279 [29FE]

FORD, DANNY

Articles and editorials

Rep. Danny Ford Calling It Quits After 30 Years in Frankfort, S2595 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2595 [23AP]

FORD, JESSICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1874 [4DE]

FORD, MARTY

Letters

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funding, H2617 [10MY]

FORD, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [16NO]

FORD, SHIRLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1757 [15NO]

FORD MOTOR CO.

Remarks in House

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H4690 [10JY]

Louisville, KY: tribute to assembly plant, H4690 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S2217 [29MR]

FOREIGN AID related term(s) Foreign Policy

Addresses

Taiwan Food Donation to Kenya: Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., S2914 [7MY]

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Foreign countries: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6636 [21SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE], H7521 [1JA]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, H7460 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

——— provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H2713 [15MY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Argentina: express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (see H.R. 6431), H6150 [19SE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 3577), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6436), H6150 [19SE]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

——— designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on activities assisting Mexico with drug cartel violence (see H.R. 4303), H1803 [29MR]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

——— prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— condition security and economic assistance in order to advance U.S. national security interests in Egypt, including encouraging the advancement of political, economic, and religious freedom in Egypt (see H.R. 6657), H6806 [13DE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

Embassies: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Foreign countries: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6230 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (see S. 3576), S6454 [19SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

International relations: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP] (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees (see H.R. 4197), H1366 [16MR]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

National objectives: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3260), S3688 [4JN] (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 5924), H3660 [7JN]

——— restrict assistance to Pakistan unless the Dept. of State certifies that Pakistan is not aiding, assisting, advising, or informing the Haqqani network in any capacity (see H.R. 4110), H1100 [29FE]

Ships and vessels: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Limitations on U.S. assistance: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S6572 [21SE]

Provide limitations on U.S. assistance: James M. Loy and Michael W. Hagee, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council, S6571 [21SE]

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council members, S6571 [21SE]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, H2200–H2202 [26AP], H5849–H5851 [11SE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

——— provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (H.R. 5748), E788 [15MY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

Appropriations: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E1718 [23OC], E1722, E1727 [26OC]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Crime: suspend U.S. assistance to countries that do not comply with agreements to extradite criminals, E39 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Diseases: HIV/AIDS research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, E1970 [19DE]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

Egypt: condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H931, H933 [17FE], H3125 [18MY]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Foreign countries: green energy development grants, H4162 [28JN]

——— prohibit assistance to countries that support radical Muslim fundamentalism, H6258 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance, H6158 [20SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (organization): tribute to Ohio chapter, E1531 [14SE]

Funding, E1983 [21DE]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E53 [23JA]

Health: provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H2483 [9MY]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees, H2483 [9MY]

——— nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5842–H5844 [11SE], E1497 [12SE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), Senate amendment, H7520 [1JA], E2027 [1JA]

——— encourage China to force a North Korean suspension of nuclear weapons activities, H1814 [16AP]

——— suspension of nuclear weapons activities in exchange for food aid, H1162 [6MR], H1530 [22MR]

Libya: prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to support of opposition groups, H5870 [12SE]

National objectives: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H4995 [18JY]

——— call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H123 [24JA], H378 [2FE], H585 [8FE], H1024 [29FE], H1162 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H3485 [6JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4916 [18JY], H5771 [11SE], H6157 [20SE], H6590 [4DE], H6709 [12DE]

Pakistan: condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

——— prohibit assistance, H3009–H3011 [17MY], H4979, H4980, H4983 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance relative to harboring of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and Taliban fighters within borders, H3487 [6JN]

——— require a certain time period between the release of the Depts. of Defense and State report on current conditions in Pakistan and the release of funds from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund, H3140 [18MY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1103 [1MR], H1438 [21MR], E276 [29FE], E296 [1MR], E308 [5MR], E322 [6MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), E1874 [4DE]

Tunisia: prohibit assistance, H6712 [12DE]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (H.R. 921), H931 [17FE]

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform (H.R. 2829), H1528 [22MR]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, H4075 [27JN], E1093, E1096 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: Corps of Engineers electric power infrastructure project funding, S4844 [11JY]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), S6670, S6671 [21SE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 3577), S6462, S6463 [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (S. 3341), S4638 [26JN], S6673 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Diplomats: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Egypt: condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— suspend foreign aid until U.S. political prisoners are released, S405 [9FE], S593, S599 [14FE], S672 [15FE], S821, S822 [16FE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Foreign countries: provide limitations on U.S. assistance, S6488–S6490 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6473 [19SE], S6476, S6517–S6519 [20SE], S6564–S6577, S6579–S6585, S6596–S6601 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to global prosperity through hunger and poverty reduction, S3324 [21MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Hurricanes: supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Iran: exempt from sanctions humanitarian trade licensed by Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S3324 [21MY]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8516 [28DE]

——— prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

Libya: prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN], S6260 [12SE], S6316 [13SE], S6598–S6601 [21SE]

——— prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4619 [26JN], S5054 [17JY], S5186 [19JY], S5279 [24JY]

——— U.S. policy, S3226 [16MY]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7693, S7695, S7698, S7699 [10DE], S8035 [13DE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4293 [19JN]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 1464, North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, H5842 [11SE]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 6431, provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, H6124 [19SE]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3341, Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act, S6673 [21SE]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3159, provisions, H7458 [30DE]

S. 3310, provisions, S4301 [19JN]

FOREIGN AND ECONOMIC ESPIONAGE PENALTY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6029), S8226, S8229 [19DE], H7453 [30DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6029), H5506, H5507 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— Senate amendment, H7453–H7455 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6029), S8229 [19DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6029, provisions, S8229 [19DE], H5506 [31JY]

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

FOREIGN BANKS

Bills and resolutions

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (see H.R. 6431), H6150 [19SE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Iran: sanction foreign financial institutions providing secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions (see H.R. 3880), H439 [2FE]

Messages

Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions: President Obama, S348 [6FE], H479 [6FE]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S5730 [31JY], H5439 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, E1415 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), S6670, S6671 [21SE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7282 [30NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6431, provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, H6124 [19SE]

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION

Reports filed

Nomination of Anuj C. Desai to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S323 [2FE]

FOREIGN COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4216), H1426 [20MR]

FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ Series Publication Completion: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., S7034 [28NO]

Malawi Presidential Swearing-In: Joyce Banda, President, Malawi, E707 [7MY]

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

Victims of Communism in Albania: Joseph J. DioGuardi, E1253 [17JY]

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8226, S8229 [19DE], H7453 [30DE]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6636 [21SE]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE], H6840 [18DE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6661, S6676 [21SE]

Palau: approve results of the review of Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and Palau (S. 343), S7983 [12DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4831, S4833 [10JY]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2007 [22MR], H1530 [22MR], H2253 [27AP]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Brake the Internet Pirates, S23 [23JA]

Cruel and Unusual Record, E1159 [27JN]

Cuba’s Culture of Poverty Persists, E59 [23JA]

Dave and Wendy Banks Teach Villagers During Peace Corps Experience, E293 [1MR]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Going After the Pirates, S28 [23JA]

Hope Flows—VT. NonProfit Pours ‘‘Pure Water for the World,’’, S2599 [23AP]

In Sudan, Seeing Echoes of Darfur, H1023 [29FE]

Internet Piracy and How To Stop It, S28 [23JA]

Kazakhstan Launches ATOM Project To Support Global Movement Against Nuclear Tests, E1510 [13SE]

Lawmakers Question Gift of 20 F–16s to Morsi’s Egypt, H6802 [13DE]

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Lieutenant Colonel Davis, Death and Deception in Afghanistan, H577 [8FE]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Megaupload Shows Online Copyright Protection Is Needed, S23 [23JA]

Myth of China as a Harmless Tiger, E198 [15FE]

Native American Tribal Leaders—Indian Country Shouldn’t Be Hostage to Far-Off Conflicts, E1478 [11SE]

Obama—Egypt Not an Ally of US, but Not an Enemy (excerpt), H6804 [13DE]

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, E112 [1FE]

Online Piracy and Political Overreach, S29 [23JA]

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, H7460 [30DE]

Policing the Internet, S28 [23JA]

Statesmanship and Its Betrayal (excerpt), H4859 [12JY]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Stimulus Spending Keeps Failing—If Austerity Is So Terrible, How Come Germany and Sweden Have Done So Well?, S3213 [16MY]

Strategic Stability in Today’s Nuclear World, S2810 [26AP]

Three Cheers for the Magnitsky Act and American Values, H6407 [16NO]

Truth, Lies and Afghanistan—How Military Leaders Have Let Us Down, H576, H583 [8FE]

Bills and resolutions

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Armed Forces: require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6151 [19SE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 5968), H3806 [19JN] (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

——— establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

——— submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 4006), H692 [9FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 3402), S5134 [18JY]

——— prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries (see S. 2063), S323 [2FE]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

——— provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6027), H4064 [26JN]

China: call to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

——— condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations of Uyghurs (see H. Res. 576), H1273 [7MR]

——— ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

——— prevent repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow diplomatic access to, and application for asylum by, such refugees (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1427 [20MR]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Congress: enhance disclosure on information on official foreign travel of Members and employees and impose additional restrictions on such travel (see H.R. 4289), H1740 [28MR]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1147 [29FE] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

——— increase accountability in contracts for overseas contingency operations (see H.R. 6360), H5727 [7AU]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 3577), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6436), H6150 [19SE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Crime: amend provisions relative to disclosures to governments by communications-related service providers of certain information consisting of or relating to communications (see H.R. 6529), H6275 [21SE]

——— combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6573), H6306 [12OC]

Death and dying: provide compensation for the deadly acts by elements of the Pakistani military and intelligence services against U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5734), H2645 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3914), H567 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

——— prohibit use of private security contractors and Afghan Public Protection Force members to provide security for Armed Forces members and military installations and facilities in Afghanistan (see H.R. 4117), H1133 [1MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S208 [31JA] (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see H.R. 3909), H512 [6FE]

——— transmit to House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing of U.S. citizens and targets abroad (see H. Res. 819), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Labor: require companies to notify employees and local communities if they are closing plants or laying off U.S. workers to offshore jobs and operations (see S. 3425), S5304 [24JY]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

——— designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on activities assisting Mexico with drug cartel violence (see H.R. 4303), H1803 [29MR]

——— designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1496 [21MR]

——— prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3249), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5822), H3103 [17MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit leasing of Federal lands to any person who has violated the Trading With the Enemy Act or who conducts business with a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 3876), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN] (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H4684 [9JY]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Ecology and environment: provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (see H.R. 6422), H6060 [14SE]

Education: authorize domestic dissemination of information and material about the U.S. intended primarily for foreign audiences (see H.R. 5736), H2645 [10MY]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 2226), S2001 [22MR] (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN] (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

European Union: initiate negotiations to enter into a trade agreement (see H.R. 6536), H6276 [21SE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (see S. 3611), S6625 [21SE]

——— promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

——— report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

Federal employees: prohibit senior Government officers and employees from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or instrumentalities for ten years after leaving office (see H.R. 4343), H1805 [29MR]

——— require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

——— establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

——— provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6230 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (see S. 3576), S6454 [19SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6255), H5628 [1AU]

——— enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

——— amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6727), H7565 [1JA]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR] (see H.R. 4071), H943 [17FE] (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE] (see H.R. 5798), H3102 [17MY]

——— establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture (see H.R. 6538), H6276 [21SE]

——— improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

——— make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (see S. 3518), S5978 [2AU]

——— prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

——— require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

Generalized System of Preferences: improve (see H.R. 6537), H6276 [21SE]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Immigration: deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6292), H5704 [2AU]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

India: anniversary of communal violence in Gujarat (see H. Res. 569), H1134 [1MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3266 [30MY]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

International relations: allow Azeri people, currently divided between Azerbaijan and Iran, to have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country if they so choose (see H. Con. Res. 137), H5922 [12SE]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

Israel: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 6698), H7424 [20DE]

——— prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 627), H2031 [19AP] (see H. Res. 639), H2274 [27AP] (see H. Res. 650), H2645 [10MY]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (see S. Res. 395), S1614 [13MR]

——— prohibit deployment of U.S. Armed Forces or elements of intelligence community in support of military operations without express prior congressional authorization (see H.R. 6290), H5704 [2AU]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources (see S. 3356), S4724 [28JN]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (see H. Res. 729), H4868 [13JY]

——— express that clothing issued to athletes representing the U.S. should be made in the U.S. (see H. Res. 731), H4907 [17JY]

——— require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

——— require the U.S. Olympic Committee to ensure that goods donated or supplied to athletes are substantially made in the U.S. (see H.R. 6132), H4907 [17JY]

——— support goals and ideals of the Olympic movement and congratulate the U.S. Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams (see H. Res. 780), H5922 [12SE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Pakistan: restrict assistance to Pakistan unless the Dept. of State certifies that Pakistan is not aiding, assisting, advising, or informing the Haqqani network in any capacity (see H.R. 4110), H1100 [29FE]

——— terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (see H.R. 6391), H5999 [13SE]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Power resources: permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 4135), H1153 [5MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see S. Res. 473), S3631 [24MY] (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3875), H374 [1FE]

Securities: protect transactions in the U.S. from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by foreign governments (see H.R. 6616), H6535 [29NO]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see H.R. 6649), H6701 [11DE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR] (see H. Res. 629), H2031 [19AP]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (see H.R. 5993), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

Taiwan: support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (see S. Res. 542), S5978 [2AU]

Taiwan Relations Act: establish a Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of U.S. Policy (see H.R. 5902), H3577 [6JN]

Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 3597), S6546 [20SE]

Taxation: allow partial exclusion for foreign earned income of employees of Federal contractors who do not fulfill foreign country residency requirements for certain reasons (see H.R. 6341), H5706 [2AU]

——— close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S388 [7FE]

——— deny inclusion of any antidumping or countervailing duties in the determination of the basis of any energy tax credit property (see S. 3610), S6625 [21SE]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— exclude from gross income of individual taxpayers discharges of indebtedness attributable to certain foreign residential mortgage obligations (see S. 2144), S1147 [29FE]

——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities and modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (see H.R. 6031), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3280 [17MY]

——— reform international tax system (see S. 2091), S494 [9FE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

——— deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5904), H3577 [6JN]

——— require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on status of, and lack of progress on the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation and request that Libya grant permission for investigation (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6276 [21SE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations (see H. Res. 767), H5707 [2AU]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

Tunisia: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 719), H4655 [29JN]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (see H.R. 5828), H3161 [18MY]

——— express that it is not a violation of the equal protection clause to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services or overseas citizens to exercise right to vote (see H. Res. 799), H6232 [20SE]

——— increase penalties for crimes involving registration or voting and require use of automated tagging and tracing services for balloting materials transmitted to absent uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6593), H6428 [16NO]

——— require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 2062), S323 [2FE] (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Aneesa Ahmed, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hana Elhebshi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Jineth Bedoya Lima, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Maryam Durani, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Safak Pavey, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Samar Badawi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Shad Begum, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Zin Mar Aung, S1499 [8MR]

Cost Estimates

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

Declarations

Joyce Banda recipient of Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award, E1856 [30NO]

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Andreas N. Akaras, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, H5092 [23JY]

——— Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Assembly of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Kate Nahapetian, Armenian National Committee of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Representative Cole, H5094 [23JY]

Factsheets

Diversity Visa Program (DV-2012)—Selected Entrants: Dept. of State, H6546 [30NO]

Letters

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment: Representative Wolf, H1121, H1122, H1123 [1MR], E1978, E1979, E1994, E1995, E1996 [21DE]

Call for removal of David B. Shear as Ambassador to Vietnam: Representative Wolf, E1212 [9JY], E1410, E1411 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1411 [3AU]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Countervailing duties application to nonmarket economy countries: C. David Veal, American Shrimp Processors Association, H1169 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Angela Canterbury, Project on Government Oversight (organization), H2841 [17MY]

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

——— Representative Wolf, E1410 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1409 [3AU]

Export Promotion Reform Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: several Representatives, E1313 [24JY]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: Colleen Delaney Eubanks, National Child Support Enforcement Association, H3450 [5JN]

——— Gordon L. Berlin, Building Knowledge To Improve Social Policy (organization), H3450 [5JN]

——— Jon Baron, Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, H3450 [5JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3451 [5JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3451 [5JN]

Limitations on U.S. assistance: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S6572 [21SE]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan declassification and release: Representatives McGovern and Jones, H576 [8FE]

Provide limitations on U.S. assistance: James M. Loy and Michael W. Hagee, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council, S6571 [21SE]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (United Kingdom) Diamond Jubilee: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., E1550 [18SE]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea ratification: Senators Portman and Ayotte, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5009 [16JY]

——— several Senators, S5009 [16JY]

U.S. agreement with Russia relative to missile defenses: Representative Michael R. Turner, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5032 [19JY]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Lists

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Nobel laureates urging the Turkish Government to acknowledge Armenian genocide, E622 [24AP]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Messages

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma: President Obama, S4890 [11JY], H4810 [11JY]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for South Sudan: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Argentina: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Gibraltar and the Turks and Caicos Islands: President Obama, S4770 [29JN], H4652 [29JN]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for St. Kitts and Nevis: President Obama, S8299 [20DE], H7384 [20DE]

Generalized System of Preferences Least-Developed Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for Senegal: President Obama, H4652 [29JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S3277 [17MY], H2826 [17MY]

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S347 [6FE], H464 [3FE]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: President Obama, S4238 [18JN], H3721 [18JN]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

National Emergency Relative to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S5132 [18JY], H4920 [18JY]

National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S5256 [23JY], H5082 [23JY]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3040 [9MY], H2460 [9MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5084 [17JY], H4872 [17JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3326 [21MY], H3149 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5302 [24JY], H5141 [24JY]

Tax Convention With Chile: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Motions

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6922 [27NO]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Press releases

U.S. Embassy Dublin Issues Caution About Diversity Visa Email Scams: U.S. Embassy, Dublin, Ireland, H6544 [30NO]

Proposals

Recommendation Establishing Common Visa Restrictions for Russian Officials Involved in the Sergei Magnitsky Case: European Union, H6406 [16NO]

Questions and answers

Military operations in Syria, S3821, S3822 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Accomack County, VA: prohibit sale of public land parcel next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility for use by adult entertainment or foreign governments, H1418 [20MR]

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2824, H2830, H3011–H3014 [17MY], H5028, H5029 [19JY]

——— require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (H.R. 1735), E895 [30MY]

——— U.S. policy, H2200–H2202 [26AP], H5849–H5851 [11SE]

——— violence against Armed Forces resulting from burning of the Koran, H956 [27FE], H973 [28FE], H1118 [1MR]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4981–H4983 [18JY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, E1978, E1994 [21DE]

——— establish (H.R. 1530), H1121 [1MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Agriculture: extend certain programs, prohibit supplemental agricultural disaster assistance payments to foreign corporations, and prohibit producers from collecting payments from multiple programs, H5682 [2AU]

Algeria: condemn human rights abuses of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, H6741 [12DE]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2079 [25AP], E622, E623, E631, E632, E633, E636 [24AP], E648 [25AP], E660, E677 [26AP], E697, E699 [27AP], E811 [16MY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide, E697 [27AP]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E283 [29FE]

——— anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E48 [19JA], E51 [23JA], E64 [24JA], E78 [25JA]

——— logistics role in withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E1380 [1AU]

——— U.S. policy, E490 [29MR], E1163 [27JN]

Banda, Joyce: Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

Bangladesh: call for release of political prisoners, E1176 [28JN]

Belarus: call for release of political prisoners, H5698 [2AU]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Bolivia: call for the release of Jacob Ostreicher, E1430 [3AU]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, E697 [27AP]

——— independence anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Burma: U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

——— U.S. policy, E867 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Business and industry: advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

——— bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H5757 [10SE]

——— eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3749–H3752 [19JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Center for Victims of Torture: tribute, E66 [24JA]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), H7457, H7458 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

China: allegations of exporting pharmaceuticals containing human flesh, H2335 [8MY]

——— assessment of role in Africa, E516 [30MR]

——— eliminate U.S. assistance, H2807–H2810 [16MY]

——— forced abortion policy, E1227–E1229 [11JY]

——— status of international economic relations, H2197 [26AP]

——— U.S. policy, E198 [15FE]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Congressional Taiwan Caucus: anniversary, E534 [16AP]

Costa Concordia (vessel): failure of safety measures aboard cruise liner, E328 [7MR]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1370–H1372 [19MR]

Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H1276 [8MR]

——— provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation, E2030 [1JA]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, E382 [19MR]

Crocker, Ryan C.: condemn remarks on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H1376 [19MR], H1393 [20MR], H5973 [13SE], H6662 [5DE], E224 [17FE], E690 [27AP], E1859 [30NO]

——— U.S. policy, H1963 [18AP]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H5017, H5020 [19JY], H5082 [23JY], E1293 [19JY], E1320, E1331 [25JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1389, E1391 [2AU]

——— support U.N.-brokered agreement between Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, H5018 [19JY]

——— tribute to outgoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union, E1873 [4DE], E1969 [19DE], E2015 [31DE]

Dept. of Commerce: develop online calculator to assist U.S. companies in determining the costs of manufacturing overseas, H2357 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2363, H2364 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure funding items added to the overseas contingency operations account are war related, H3030 [17MY]

——— examine potential benefits of closing outdated or excess overseas military bases, H2837 [17MY]

——— include finding that deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea would destabilize the Western Pacific region, H3067, H3068 [17MY], E851 [18MY]

——— limit funding to any institution or organization established by U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, H3081 [17MY], E850 [18MY]

——— NATO troop deployment funding, H5044, H5045 [19JY]

——— prohibit foreign businesses that engage in business activity with terrorist nations from contracting and procurement opportunities, H3064 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to share missile defense technology with Russia, H5031–H5033 [19JY]

——— prohibit purchase of helicopters for Afghan security forces from Russia, Syria, and other state sponsors of terrorism, H3031 [17MY]

——— report on feasibility of providing telecommunications services to servicemembers in transit to or from overseas deployment, H3031 [17MY]

——— separate overseas contingency operations funding from base defense spending, H4942 [18JY], H5057 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: analyze regulations other nations apply to their oil and gas industries and compare them to U.S. regulations, H3898 [20JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H3418, H3424 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for certain Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international activities, H3461 [5JN]

——— U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center funding, H3464, H3465 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow to cause destruction of any drug refused admission due to reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death or valued below a certain amount, H3228 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3534, H3535 [6JN]

——— Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations funding to combat child exploitation through reductions in detention and removal operations funding, H3541–H3543 [6JN]

——— implement commercial pre-inspection pilot program at Peace Bridge to expedite traffic at U.S.-Canada border, H4709 [10JY]

——— increase coordination with India on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, H3622 [7JN]

——— modify requirements for the visa waiver program (H.R. 3855), H663 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: investigate possible violations of U.S. law regarding leaks of sensitive military intelligence involving the U.S. and Israel, H3140 [18MY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), H33 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (H.R. 3261), H33, H40, H45 [18JA], H84 [23JA]

——— transmit to House of Representatives documents relative to the practice of targeted killing of U.S. citizens and targets abroad (H. Res. 819), H6595 [4DE]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

——— encourage Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, H1094, H1095 [29FE]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

——— revision of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with Canada, H3812 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit export of natural gas, H825, H826 [16FE]

——— prohibit export of natural gas under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5176, H5177 [24JY]

——— require oil and gas produced under certain leases to be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3909, H3910 [20JN], H4837 [12JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding for the International Highway Technology Scanning Program, H4141 [27JN]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (H.R. 6138), H6515 [29NO], E1272 [18JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Ecology and environment: provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assign and support volunteers to assist foreign countries in environmentally sustainable administration of natural resources (H.R. 6422), E1534 [14SE]

Egypt: call for release of political prisoners, H550 [7FE], H587 [8FE]

——— condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— U.S. policy, H5334 [31JY], H5850 [11SE]

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), H5506, H5507 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), Senate amendment, H7453–H7455 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Feed My Starving Children (organization): anniversary, H6419 [16NO]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

——— funding, E1983 [21DE]

——— green energy development grants, H4162 [28JN]

——— prohibit assistance to countries that support radical Muslim fundamentalism, H6258 [21SE]

——— prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 921), H931 [17FE]

——— provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance, H6158 [20SE]

——— suspend U.S. assistance to countries that do not comply with agreements to extradite criminals, E39 [18JA]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H177 [25JA], H805, H897–H900 [16FE], H1120 [1MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, H1918 [18AP]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H1980 [19AP], H2079, H2081 [25AP], E648 [25AP]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

——— political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H2639–H2643 [10MY]

——— reevaluate plan to gift Egypt with F–16 fighter jets, H6802–H6804 [13DE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1165, H1166–H1173 [6MR]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H3252–H3256 [30MY]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 5798), E833 [17MY]

——— U.S. deficit, H559 [7FE], H718, H719 [14FE]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, H6432 [27NO], H6538 [30NO]

——— limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

——— support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285 [29FE]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Government regulations: include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose the number of domestic and foreign employees, H1281, H1282 [8MR]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1582 [27MR], E429 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E457 [27MR], E573 [18AP]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H3448–H3451 [5JN]

House Democracy Partnership: tribute to partnership with Kyrgyzstan Parliament, H951 [27FE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, H1118 [1MR]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H1629 [27MR], H4689 [10JY], H6708 [12DE]

——— deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (H.R. 6292), E1430 [3AU]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— investigate allegations of fraud in diversity immigrant program, H6544–H6547, H6555 [30NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (H.R. 2185), E1093 [20JN]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H1021 [29FE], H1144, H1149 [5MR], H2137, H2138 [26AP], H3749 [19JN], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5253 [25JY], H5599–H5602 [1AU], E1403 [3AU]

Intelligence services: counterintelligence resources funding, H3294 [31MY]

——— protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

International Children’s Day: observance, E633 [24AP]

International Day of Human Rights: anniversary, E106 [1FE]

International Human Rights Day: observance, H6686 [11DE]

International Institute of Minnesota: tribute, E513 [30MR]

International Services Center (organization): tribute to World Refugee Day celebration, E1096 [20JN]

Iran: apply sanctions against affiliates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, H5570 [1AU]

——— expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum, E1415 [3AU]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, H1529 [22MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H1163 [6MR], H6079–H6083 [19SE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), Senate amendment, H6840, H6841 [18DE]

——— threat to block traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, H633 [8FE]

——— U.S. policy, E497 [29MR]

Israel: nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— proposed settlement in East Jerusalem, H7277 [19DE]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1145 [5MR]

——— tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6377 [15NO]

——— U.S. policy, H3395–H3398 [1JN], H4825 [11JY], H5850 [11SE], E1814 [27NO]

Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs: tribute, E1814 [27NO]

Kazakhstan: launch of the Abolish Testing Our Mission project to support the global movement to ban nuclear weapons tests, E1509 [13SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for release of political prisoners, E837 [17MY]

——— condemn launch of multistage rocket, E569, E573 [18AP], E647 [25AP], E1931 [13DE]

——— encourage China to force a North Korean suspension of nuclear weapons activities, H1814 [16AP]

——— suspension of nuclear weapons activities in exchange for food aid, H1162 [6MR], H1530 [22MR]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680, H3681 [8JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Lobbyists: prohibit Members of Congress from taking hunting or fishing trips paid for by registered lobbyists or foreign agents, H1895 [17AP]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E721, E728 [8MY], E747 [9MY], E758, E775 [10MY], E785, E790, E792, E803 [15MY], E809, E810, E817, E819, E822 [16MY], E829, E830, E838 [17MY], E845, E855, E857, E859, E875 [18MY], E881 [22MY], E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to reelection as President of Taiwan, E33 [18JA], E185 [14FE], E486 [29MR], E697 [27AP]

Macedonia: anniversary of Ilinden Uprising, E1432 [3AU]

——— work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (H. Res. 627), E598 [19AP]

Mali: U.S. policy, E1201 [29JN]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.: tribute to Merck for Mothers program, H730 [15FE]

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, H6686 [11DE], H6836 [18DE], H7268 [19DE]

——— U.S. policy, H1814 [16AP], H4825 [11JY]

Morocco: U.S. policy, E354 [8MR]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE], E110 [1FE], E225 [17FE], E241, E248, E252 [27FE], E280 [29FE], E302, E303 [1MR], E352 [8MR], E474 [28MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191 [14FE], E224, E227 [17FE], E254 [27FE]

——— anniversary of independence and formation of Republic’s army, H2823 [17MY]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718 [7MY]

——— tribute to citizens, E828 [17MY]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan: declassification and release, H575 [8FE]

National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, E914 [31MY]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, E139 [3FE]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5020 [19JY], H5088–H5096 [23JY], E1313 [24JY], E1478 [11SE]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: U.S. visit by Israeli Prime Minister, H1165 [6MR]

Nigeria: condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization) attacks against Christians, H5208 [25JY], E1234 [11JY]

——— U.S. policy, E1234 [11JY]

Norwegian Constitution Day: observance, H2823 [17MY], E825 [17MY]

Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 21), H1162 [6MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, H1145 [5MR], H1299 [8MR], H6391–H6395 [15NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H930–H934 [17FE], H1123 [1MR], H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6054–H6058 [14SE], H6267 [21SE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H2310–H2314 [7MY], H5987 [13SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: authorize participation in information sharing with Canada and Mexico for the purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking, H3300 [31MY]

——— recognize importance of instruction in foreign language and culture in development of training programs to protect against cyber attacks and intrusions, H3299, H3300 [31MY]

——— require report on information regarding human rights violations by the military government in Argentina in the 1970s, H3284, H3285 [31MY]

——— require report to identify and assess risks from foreign suppliers of information technology with ties to foreign governments, H3305, H3306 [31MY]

Olympic Games: disapprove that U.S. uniforms were made overseas, support U.S. manufacturing, and urge the U.S. Olympic Committee to use U.S. designers and manufacturers for uniforms in the future (H. Res. 729), H4859 [12JY]

——— tribute to U.S. participants, E1349 [30JY]

Pakistan: coalition support funding, H4993 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance relative to harboring of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and Taliban fighters within borders, H3487 [6JN]

——— terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (H.R. 6391), H6074 [19SE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK): remove Dept. of State designation as a foreign terrorist organization, H1161 [6MR]

Plymouth, MA: tribute to sister city Shichigahama, Japan, delegation visit, E1418 [3AU]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E732 [8MY], E906 [30MY]

Queen Elizabeth II (United Kingdom): tribute to Diamond Jubilee, H3408 [5JN]

Research: tribute to global health research efforts, E462 [28MR]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio, E1141 [26JN]

Russia: ban on adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens as alleged retaliation for U.S. passage of Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H7457 [30DE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

——— U.S. policy, H1577 [27MR], H5337 [31JY]

Saakashvili, Mikheil: U.S. visit by Georgian President, E285 [29FE]

Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1212 [9JY], E1409 [3AU]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 6649), H7508–H7511 [31DE]

——— transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7509, H7510 [31DE]

South Sudan: U.S. policy, E689 [27AP]

Sri Lanka: anniversary of end of civil war, H2822 [17MY], H4608 [29JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Syria: prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual, H3740 [19JN], H6514 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (H.R. 5993), H4071 [27JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— U.S. policy, H3692 [8JN]

Taiwan: anniversary of lifting of martial law, E1249 [13JY], E1271 [18JY]

——— anniversary of Six Assurances guidelines, E1249 [13JY], E1271 [18JY]

——— anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E244 [27FE], E367 [13MR]

——— democracy efforts, E785 [15MY], E875 [18MY]

——— designate as a visa waiver program country, E33 [18JA]

——— observance of National Day, E1551, E1555, E1563, E1568 [19SE], E1578, E1580 [20SE], E1585, E1593, E1595, E1599, E1602, E1612, E1615, E1621, E1635, E1638, E1639, E1650 [21SE], E1655 [25SE], E1660, E1668, E1670, E1671 [28SE], E1689 [9OC]

——— tribute to donations toward Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, E1858 [30NO], E1863 [3DE], E1878, E1882 [5DE], E1967 [19DE]

——— U.S. policy, E855 [18MY], E1609 [21SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E517 [30MR], E532 [16AP], E1247 [12JY]

Taxation: deny deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses to any company that reduces number of American workers and jobs while correspondingly increasing its foreign workforce, H1997 [19AP]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (H.R. 5542), H4722 [10JY]

——— prohibit deductions for businesses that engage in illegal activities, discriminate based on race or gender, create or distribute pornographic material, conduct business with Iran, or outsource jobs overseas, H2008, H2009 [19AP]

——— prohibit tax benefit from repeal of excise tax on medical devices for companies that outsource jobs, H3616 [7JN]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H3509–H3513 [6JN]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

——— condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5932 [13SE], E1587 [21SE]

Thailand: democracy efforts, E1106 [21JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), E1874 [4DE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations, H5926 [13SE]

Tunisia: prohibit assistance, H6712 [12DE]

Turkey: tribute to Mobile Turkish Coffee House Project, E728 [8MY]

——— U.S. policy, H46 [18JA], E490 [29MR], E743 [9MY]

U.N.: adoption of resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel, E1834, E1850 [29NO]

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform (H.R. 2829), H1528 [22MR]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, H5023 [19JY]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

——— democracy efforts, E321 [6MR]

Uzbekistan: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E193 [15FE]

Vietnam: call for release of Nguyen Quoc Quan, H5839 [11SE]

——— petition on White House website urging the administration to stop expanding trade at the expense of human rights, E751 [9MY]

Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E751 [9MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Hmong pilots trained to fly ‘‘secret war’’ counterinsurgency missions, E1081 [19JN]

Violence Against Women Act: protect foreign women brought to the U.S. through the mail-order bride industry from serial abusers, H2769 [16MY]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (H.R. 5828), E862 [18MY]

——— ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, H5870 [12SE]

War: Presidential authority under the Constitution as it pertains to the authorization of drone strikes, H3278 [31MY], H6377 [15NO]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World Immunization Week: observance, E661 [26AP]

World Refugee Day: observance, H4075 [27JN], E1093, E1096 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: Corps of Engineers electric power infrastructure project funding, S4844 [11JY]

——— increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

——— strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3224–S3226 [16MY]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Alaska: impact of debris from Japanese earthquake, S5848–S5850 [1AU]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2652, S2653 [24AP]

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Bel, Jean-Pierre: U.S. visit by French Senate President, S1606 [13MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Business and industry: impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn use of slave labor for mining minerals used in the manufacture of cell phones, S1783 [19MR]

——— conditions of Heal Africa Hospital in Goma treating women for obstetric fistula, S1783 [19MR]

Conservation of natural resources: repeal multinational species conservation funds reauthorizations, S6835 [15NO]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 3577), S6462, S6463 [19SE]

Council for a Livable World: anniversary, S3683 [4JN]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (S. 2212), S1848–S1850 [20MR]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, S1609 [13MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S3893–S3895 [11JN], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

——— U.S. policy, S3893–S3895 [11JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (S. 2046), S256 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S21, S27–S31 [23JA]

——— prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S13 [23JA]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

——— improve visa issuance process, S3069 [10MY]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

——— transfer previously appropriated funds to increase security at U.S. embassies, S8442 [27DE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 414), S3655–S3657 [24MY], S4812 [10JY]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Drugs: modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Economy: promote global economic recovery through reduction in government spending and taxes, S4434 [25JN]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

——— suspend foreign aid until U.S. political prisoners are released, S405 [9FE], S593, S599 [14FE], S672 [15FE], S821, S822 [16FE]

El Salvador: democracy efforts, S5655 [30JY]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (H.R. 6029), S8229 [19DE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY], S4200 [14JN]

Eximbank: make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154 [15MY]

——— phase out authority and require President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S3146, S3150 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151, S3152, S3157 [15MY]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (S. 3611), S6629 [21SE]

——— promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S2246 [29MR], S5103–S5105 [18JY]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Foreign aid: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance, S6488–S6490 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6473 [19SE], S6476, S6517–S6519 [20SE], S6564–S6577, S6579–S6585, S6596–S6601 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573–S6576, S6579 [21SE]

——— codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (S. 3477), S5882 [1AU]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

——— promote human rights and democracy, S4710 [28JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to global prosperity through hunger and poverty reduction, S3324 [21MY]

Foreign Service: tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), S1375 [5MR], S1608 [13MR]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (S. 2153), S1375 [5MR]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

——— establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, S7653 [6DE]

——— make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (S. 3518), S5988 [2AU]

——— U.S. deficit, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 398), S1761 [15MR]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, S1498 [8MR]

Hunger: improve international food security, S3274 [17MY]

Hurricanes: supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction, S8087 [17DE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S13 [23JA], S1921 [21MR], S4889 [11JY]

——— exempt refugees who are employed by the Federal Government overseas from 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, S8087 [17DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

——— reform, S4433 [25JN], S6570 [21SE], S7420, S7421 [5DE]

Institute of International Education: anniversary of Scholar Rescue Fund, S6102 [11SE]

Iran: close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (S. 2058), S2040 [27MR]

——— prohibit foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies to continue doing business with Iran without facing penalties, S5862 [1AU]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (S. Res. 394), S1581 [12MR], S1678 [14MR]

Jarecki, Henry: Institute of International Education Humanitarian Award recipient, S6102 [11SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

——— U.S. policy, S6253, S6254 [12SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S2960 [8MY], S3037 [9MY], S3126 [14MY], S3171 [15MY], S3420 [22MY], S3621 [24MY]

Mali: U.S. policy, S7426 [5DE]

Members of Congress: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, S7722 [11DE]

Middle East: U.S. policy, S6296 [13SE]

Mongolia: condemn arrest and detention of former President Nambaryn Enkbayar, S3108 [14MY]

Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship: anniversary, S5727 [31JY]

Morocco: U.S. policy, S5727 [31JY]

National security: strengthen nuclear deterrence, S2809 [26AP]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (S. Res. 395), S2279 [29MR]

Obama, President: assessment of comments relative to missile defense made to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, S2223 [29MR]

——— evaluation of Middle East policies, S1414–S1416 [6MR], S5931 [2AU]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

——— formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S., S5181 [19JY], S5726 [31JY]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6676 [21SE]

Pakistan: U.S. policy, S843 [16FE], S3226 [16MY]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on oil from foreign sources hostile to U.S. interests and recognize employment impact of increased access to Canadian energy resources, S367 [7FE]

——— make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1142 [29FE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100, S101, S104, S109, S110 [26JA]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (S. Res. 473), S4641 [26JN]

Russia: characterize conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that undermines the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 65), S8356 [21DE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

Saverin, Eduardo: decision to renounce U.S. citizenship to avoid capital gains taxes on Facebook stock after initial public offering (IPO), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

SEC: issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S4202 [14JN]

Ships and vessels: allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned or crewed vessels, S2145, S2146 [28MR]

South Sudan: call for the release of Elton (Mark) McCabe, S6929 [27NO]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (S. Res. 391), S2278 [29MR], S2552 [19AP]

——— establish no-fly zone, S7386–S7389 [4DE]

Taiwan: democracy efforts, S2960 [8MY]

——— observance of National Day, S6533, S6534 [20SE], S6616 [21SE]

——— support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (S. Res. 542), S5991 [2AU], S6438 [19SE]

Tajikistan: support membership in the World Trade Organization, S7783 [12DE]

Taxation: close certain corporate tax loopholes (S. 2075), S389 [7FE], S1103 [29FE], S1532 [8MR], S5105 [18JY], S5185 [19JY]

——— create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas, S284 [2FE]

——— deny inclusion of any antidumping or countervailing duties in the determination of the basis of any energy tax credit property (S. 3610), S6629 [21SE]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (S. 3205), S3548–S3550 [24MY]

——— reduce the corporate income tax rate, S2048 [27MR]

——— reform international tax system (S. 2091), S497 [9FE]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S1532, S1533 [8MR], S3220 [16MY]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 1346), S389 [7FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7693, S7695, S7698, S7699 [10DE], S8035 [13DE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3292 [17MY]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, S5007–S5010 [16JY], S5128 [18JY]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4832, S4833 [10JY]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4293 [19JN]

World Trade Organization: U.S. complaint against China over tariffs on American-made automobile exports, S4814 [10JY]

Yale University: tribute to publication of ‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ series, S7034 [28NO]

Reports

Border Security—State Could Enhance Visa Fraud Prevention by Strategically Using Resources and Training: GAO (excerpt), H6547 [30NO]

National Election in Taiwan: International Election Observers Mission, S6438–S6440 [19SE]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia—Comparison of International Approaches: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Rept. 112–254), S8203 [19DE]

America’s Cup Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1759) (S. Rept. 112–246), S7458 [5DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Commend Rotary International Efforts To Prevent and Eradicate Polio: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 473), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Documents to House of Representatives Relative to the Practice of Targeted Killing of U.S. Citizens and Targets Abroad: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 819) (H. Rept. 112–704), H7263 [18DE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6029) (H. Rept. 112–610), H5077 [19JY]

Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2362) (H. Rept. 112–451), H2029 [19AP]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 52) (S. Rept. 112–132), S131 [26JA]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 112–170), S3514 [23MY]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3486), S6545 [20SE]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980) (S. Rept. 112–255), S8203 [19DE]

Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Under Which the Internet Has Thrived: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 112–564), H4654 [29JN]

Require Congressional Approval of Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 112–507), H3265 [30MY]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

International Conference From a Nuclear Test Ban to a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World: Representative Faleomavaega, E1509 [13SE]

Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Arrest by Cuban State Security: Yris T. Perez Aguilera, S3893 [11JN]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan: Ryan C. Crocker, E84 [27JA]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Testimonies

China Forced Abortion Policy: Guo Yangling, E1228 [11JY]

Costa Concordia (vessel) Cruise Liner Safety Measures Failure: Brian Aho, E328 [7MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 127, preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived, H5599 [1AU]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.R. 2362, Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5088 [23JY]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 3783, Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, H6079 [19SE]

H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act, H3252 [30MY]

H.R. 4086, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, H1370 [19MR]

H.R. 4105, apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries, H1166 [6MR]

H.R. 4282, International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3448 [5JN]

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6029, Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act, S8229 [19DE], H5506 [31JY]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

H.R. 6649, Naval Vessel Transfer Act, H7508 [31DE]

S. 414, International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act, S3656 [24MY]

S. 2091, U.S. Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act, S498–S502 [9FE]

S. 2153, apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries, S1375 [5MR]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2212, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, S1849 [20MR]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 2253, Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act, S2247 [29MR]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3331, Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act, H7457 [30DE]

S. 3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act, S5980–S5983 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE], H6652–H6655 [5DE]

S. 3518, Fair Trade in Seafood Act, S5988 [2AU]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

S. Res. 391, condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press in Syria, S1543 [8MR], S2278 [29MR]

S. Res. 394, recognize anniversary of unification of Italy, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S., S1579, S1581 [12MR]

S. Res. 395, honor sacrifices of NATO personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL, S1618 [13MR], S2279 [29MR]

S. Res. 398, Greece independence anniversary, S1741, S1761 [15MR]

S. Res. 399, Affirmation of the U.S. Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S1792 [19MR]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 429, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S4833 [10JY]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 472, Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day, S3639 [24MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 473, commend efforts of Rotary International to prevent and eradicate polio, S3639 [24MY], S4642 [26JN]

S. Res. 516, commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S4775 [29JN]

S. Res. 542, support efforts by Taiwan to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations, S5990 [2AU]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 554, call on China to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release, S6344 [13SE]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]

S. Res. 574, call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel, S6556 [20SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

Tributes

Atta Mills, John, H5696 [2AU]

Nishani, Bujar, E1666 [28SE]

FOREIGN CULTURAL EXCHANGE JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4086), H1370–H1372 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2212), S1848–S1850 [20MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 4086, provisions, H1370 [19MR]

S. 2212, provisions, S1849 [20MR]

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries (see S. 2063), S323 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S1608 [13MR], S2384 [17AP], S3893 [11JN], S4815 [10JY]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT

Amendments

Intelligence services: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8397, S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions

Intelligence services: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5949), H3707 [15JN]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

Privacy: provide additional protections (see S. 3515), S5978 [2AU]

Letters

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments: Keith B. Alexander, National Security Agency, S8457 [28DE]

——— Senators Wyden and Mark Udall, S8458 [28DE]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Remarks in House

Civil liberties: provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: make available to the public a redacted summary of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

Government regulations: prohibit the use of information on U.S. citizens obtained through the search of a legally amassed data pool without prior warrant authorization, H5891 [12SE]

Intelligence services: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H3279 [31MY]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5776 [11SE], H5890–H5901 [12SE], E1533 [14SE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— increase transparency by requiring certain documentation for acquisition of foreign intelligence be made available to the public, H5782 [11SE]

——— shorten extension of intelligence gathering tools, H5893 [12SE]

Sunset: reduce duration of provision, H5897 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: prohibit unreasonable search or seizure of records of individuals held by a third party without express consent or issuance of a probable cause warrant, S8406, S8407, S8422, S8424, S8428 [27DE]

Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8399–S8406, S8420–S8424, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8461 [28DE]

Intelligence services: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S8385–S8410, S8412–S8425, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8455–S8462, S8515, S8516 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), unanimous-consent agreement, S8343, S8374 [21DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

——— modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches, S8387–S8390, S8398 [27DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on privacy impact of collection of domestic communications and personally identifiable data under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments, S8390, S8400, S8403–S8406, S8415–S8417, S8420, S8423–S8425 [27DE], S8456–S8462 [28DE]

Reports

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: Constitution Project (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Extend Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Statements

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5890 [12SE]

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN] (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

Immigration: permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (see H.R. 5874), H3362 [31MY]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H901 [16FE]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

Taxation: exclude dividends from controlled foreign corporations from the definition of personal holding company income for purposes of the personal holding company rules (see H.R. 6660), H6806 [13DE]

Urban areas: create jobs by attracting global investment to economically distressed urban areas (see H.R. 6493), H6274 [21SE]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6132–H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reform EB–5 visa program, H799 [15FE]

Government regulations: include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

Immigration: permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program, E1022 [7JN]

——— permanently authorize EB–5 regional center program (H.R. 5874), H6518 [29NO]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets, H5569 [1AU]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (H.R. 4070), H2824 [17MY]

SEC: require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran, H5572 [1AU]

Taxation: repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (H.R. 2280), H161 [25JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100, S101, S104, S109, S110 [26JA]

Taxation: reduce the corporate income tax rate, S2048 [27MR]

Reports filed

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

Texts of

H.R. 5910, Global Investment in American Jobs Act, H6132 [19SE]

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

FOREIGN POLICY related term(s) Treaties and Agreements

Addresses

‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ Series Publication Completion: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., S7034 [28NO]

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Ed Rendell, E473 [28MR]

——— Michael Mukasey, E497 [29MR]

——— Rudolf Giuliani, E504 [29MR]

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230 [19DE]

——— designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3373, S3382 [21MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE], H7521 [1JA]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Syria: require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3047, S3048 [9MY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Appointments

British-American Interparliamentary Group, H3148 [18MY]

Japan-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2660 [24AP]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S48 [23JA], S8234 [19DE], H169 [25JA], H4426 [28JN], H6330 [13NO], H7358 [19DE]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan Peace Plan Would Increase Pakistan’s Role, H6704 [12DE]

Backdoor Found in ZTE Android Phones, H3097 [17MY]

Cruel and Unusual Record, E1159 [27JN]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

In Defense of Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood Probes, E1416–E1418 [3AU]

In Sudan, Seeing Echoes of Darfur, H1023 [29FE]

Intractable Afghan Graft Hampering U.S. Strategy, H1290 [8MR]

Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E1869 [4DE]

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

Lieutenant Colonel Davis, Death and Deception in Afghanistan, H577 [8FE]

Myth of China as a Harmless Tiger, E198 [15FE]

Nangalam—Symbol of the Afghan War’s Troubles, H117 [24JA]

North Korea’s Dehumanizing Treatment of Its Citizens Is Hiding in Plain Sight, S2541 [19AP]

Obama—Egypt Not an Ally of US, but Not an Enemy (excerpt), H6804 [13DE]

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, H7460 [30DE]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Prince and the Ayatollah, E750 [9MY]

Ronald Hamowy, R.I.P., E1786 [16NO]

Statesmanship and Its Betrayal (excerpt), H4859 [12JY]

Three Cheers for the Magnitsky Act and American Values, H6407 [16NO]

Truth, Lies and Afghanistan—How Military Leaders Have Let Us Down, H576, H583 [8FE]

Turning a Blind Eye to North Korea’s ‘Hidden Gulag’, S2541 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Armed Forces: express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1272 [7MR]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2064 [24AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Baluchistan: express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (see H. Con. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Business and industry: prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries (see S. 2063), S323 [2FE]

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

China: call to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

——— condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations of Uyghurs (see H. Res. 576), H1273 [7MR]

——— ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3362 [31MY]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Crime: amend provisions relative to disclosures to governments by communications-related service providers of certain information consisting of or relating to communications (see H.R. 6529), H6275 [21SE]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 354), S132 [26JA] (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see S. Con. Res. 47), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 676), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4064 [26JN]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4077), H943 [17FE]

——— designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3366), S4821 [10JY]

——— designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1496 [21MR]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

——— raise travel advisory for Egypt from ‘‘Travel Alert’’ to ‘‘Travel Warning’’ until all detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt (see H. Res. 546), H726 [14FE]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

——— require a report on designation of the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 6036), H4156 [27JN]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3249), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5822), H3103 [17MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Diseases: support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Education: authorize domestic dissemination of information and material about the U.S. intended primarily for foreign audiences (see H.R. 5736), H2645 [10MY]

Egypt: call for the release of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 559), H944 [17FE]

——— condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— condition security and economic assistance in order to advance U.S. national security interests in Egypt, including encouraging the advancement of political, economic, and religious freedom in Egypt (see H.R. 6657), H6806 [13DE]

——— honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

——— prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 3670), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE] (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

Federal employees: treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

——— establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

Foreign trade: make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (see S. 3518), S5978 [2AU]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

Human rights: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

Immigration: deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6292), H5704 [2AU]

India: anniversary of communal violence in Gujarat (see H. Res. 569), H1134 [1MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3266 [30MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 713), H4604 [28JN] (see H. Res. 749), H5525 [31JY]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 4173), H1304 [8MR]

——— call for release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience and utilization by the U.S. of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to address human rights situation (see H. Res. 828), H6701 [11DE]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H901 [16FE]

——— expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H1804 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE] (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to the National Iranian Oil Co. and the National Iranian Tanker Co. (see H.R. 3843), H218 [31JA]

——— sanction foreign financial institutions providing secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions (see H.R. 3880), H439 [2FE]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses (see S. 2101), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 4179), H1304 [8MR]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 750), H5629 [1AU]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H3102 [17MY]

Iraq: restrict provision of defense articles and services (see H.R. 3830), H181 [25JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP] (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO] (see H. Res. 813), H6428 [16NO]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees (see H.R. 4197), H1366 [16MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4133), H1152 [5MR]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H2067 [24AP]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 4125), H1133 [1MR]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (see S. 3671), S7976 [12DE] (see H.R. 6699), H7424 [20DE]

——— honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (see S. Res. 395), S1614 [13MR]

——— strengthen (see S. 2177), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4243), H1541 [22MR]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources (see S. 3356), S4724 [28JN]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2274 [27AP]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4240), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 58), S5978 [2AU]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see S. 3327), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6149), H5008 [18JY]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3260), S3688 [4JN] (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 5924), H3660 [7JN]

——— restrict assistance to Pakistan unless the Dept. of State certifies that Pakistan is not aiding, assisting, advising, or informing the Haqqani network in any capacity (see H.R. 4110), H1100 [29FE]

——— terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (see H.R. 6391), H5999 [13SE]

Palau: approve agreement providing terms for a continuation of free association between the U.S. and Palau (see H.R. 6040), H4156 [27JN]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H158 [24JA]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

——— continue to press authorities for full and complete accounting of fate of Raoul Wallenberg (see H. Res. 610), H1805 [29MR]

——— disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3285), S3976 [12JN] (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives (see S. 3211), S3329 [21MY]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 44), S4203 [14JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

——— promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 549), H802 [15FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR] (see H. Res. 629), H2031 [19AP]

——— express the President should request authorization before sending in U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 770), H5707 [2AU]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (see H.R. 5993), H3974 [21JN]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

——— require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (see S. 2224), S2001 [22MR]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2320 [7MY]

——— support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (see S. Res. 542), S5978 [2AU]

Taiwan Relations Act: establish a Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of U.S. Policy (see H.R. 5902), H3577 [6JN]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations (see H. Res. 767), H5707 [2AU]

Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (see H.R. 5787), H2812 [16MY]

——— report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

——— condemn Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK/Kongra-Gel) for violence and acts of terror and support efforts to eliminate threat (see S. Res. 486), S3839 [7JN] (see H. Res. 772), H5708 [2AU]

——— end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H4868 [13JY]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

War of 1812: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S4725 [28JN]

——— recognize anniversary and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada (see H. Res. 685), H3699 [8JN]

Western Hemisphere: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

Women: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6255), H5628 [1AU]

World Affairs Council of Seattle: anniversary (see H. Res. 545), H726 [14FE]

Briefs

What the Women Say—Killing Them Softly—The Stark Impact of Sanctions on the Lives of Ordinary Iranians: International Civil Society Action Network, H5572–H5575 [1AU]

E-mails

U.S.-Mexico border security: Bill Bagi, H1217 [7MR]

Letters

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment: Representative Wolf, H1121, H1122, H1123 [1MR], E1978, E1979, E1994, E1995, E1996 [21DE]

Call for removal of David B. Shear as Ambassador to Vietnam: Representative Wolf, E1212 [9JY], E1410, E1411 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1411 [3AU]

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership: Mahmoud Khattab, American Syrian Coalition, E1385 [1AU]

Congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H972 [28FE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Angela Canterbury, Project on Government Oversight (organization), H2841 [17MY]

Dept. of State seeking of compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company: Senators Inhofe and Scott P. Brown, S4945 [12JY]

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

——— Representative Wolf, E1410 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1409 [3AU]

Disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens and urge reconsideration of the law: several Senators, S8591 [31DE]

Ecuadorian human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation: Carlos R. Lange, Sociedad Ecuatoriana del Exterior (organization), E1652 [21SE]

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4874 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4874 [17JY]

Human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile in Sudan: several individuals, S6528–S6530 [20SE]

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer, and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S3253 [17MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5577 [1AU]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5577 [1AU]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan declassification and release: Representatives McGovern and Jones, H576 [8FE]

Normal trade relations status with Russia extension: several Russian dissidents, H5974 [13SE]

Secure Border Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E972 [5JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E972 [5JN]

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E37 [18JA]

——— Representative Wolf, E37 [18JA]

U.S. agreement with Russia relative to missile defenses: Representative Michael R. Turner, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5032 [19JY]

Lists

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S6433–S6437 [19SE]

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control specially designated nationals and blocked persons, H5569 [1AU]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council members, S6571 [21SE]

Messages

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma: President Obama, S4890 [11JY], H4810 [11JY]

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen: President Obama, S3233 [16MY], H2782 [16MY]

Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions: President Obama, S348 [6FE], H479 [6FE]

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Gibraltar and the Turks and Caicos Islands: President Obama, S4770 [29JN], H4652 [29JN]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for St. Kitts and Nevis: President Obama, S8299 [20DE], H7384 [20DE]

Generalized System of Preferences Least-Developed Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for Senegal: President Obama, H4652 [29JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S3277 [17MY], H2826 [17MY]

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S347 [6FE], H464 [3FE]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: President Obama, S4238 [18JN], H3721 [18JN]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S5730 [31JY], H5439 [31JY]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

National Emergency Relative to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S5132 [18JY], H4920 [18JY]

National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S5256 [23JY], H5082 [23JY]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3040 [9MY], H2460 [9MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5084 [17JY], H4872 [17JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in Russia: President Obama, S4238 [18JN], H3721 [18JN]

National Emergency Relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3326 [21MY], H3149 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5302 [24JY], H5141 [24JY]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S1373 [2MR], H1139 [5MR]

Tax Convention With Chile: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

Motions

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6922 [27NO]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S5862 [1AU]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7392 [4DE]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7392 [4DE]

Press releases

New Iran Sanctions Push U.S., Iran Closer Toward War—Friends Committee on National Legislation: Friends Committee on National Legislation, H5570 [1AU]

Proposals

Recommendation Establishing Common Visa Restrictions for Russian Officials Involved in the Sergei Magnitsky Case: European Union, H6406 [16NO]

Questions and answers

Military operations in Syria, S3821, S3822 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), H5075 [19JY], H5196 [24JY]

Afghanistan: call for congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan, H813 [16FE]

——— ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2824, H2830, H3011–H3014 [17MY], H5028, H5029 [19JY]

——— require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (H.R. 1735), E895 [30MY]

——— support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

——— U.S. policy, H2200–H2202 [26AP], H5849–H5851 [11SE]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4981–H4983 [18JY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, E1978, E1994 [21DE]

——— establish (H.R. 1530), H1121 [1MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

——— recognize the growing threat of terrorist organizations, E684 [27AP]

Algeria: condemn human rights abuses of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, H6741 [12DE]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

——— correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H932–H934 [17FE]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H34 [18JA], H117 [24JA], H190 [31JA], H378–H380 [2FE], H578, H579, H582 [8FE], H730 [15FE], H805, H809, H811, H814 [16FE], H956 [27FE], H972, H973 [28FE], H1024 [29FE], H1118 [1MR], H1155 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1289 [8MR], H1369 [19MR], H1527 [22MR], H1579 [27MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1852 [17AP], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2829–H2833, H2836–H2839, H3030, H3031 [17MY], H3271, H3274, H3276 [31MY], H3483, H3485 [6JN], H3740, H3741 [19JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4918 [18JY], H5135 [24JY], H5206 [25JY], H5333 [31JY], H5864 [12SE], H6071, H6073 [19SE], H6258, H6262 [21SE], H6345, H6346 [14NO], H6371, H6374, H6379 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6507, H6512 [29NO], H6590 [4DE], H6703 [12DE], H6777 [13DE], E163 [8FE], E419 [22MR], E1076 [19JN], E1170 [28JN], E1298 [23JY], E1782 [16NO]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, H2824 [17MY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq, E191 [14FE]

——— withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H1527 [22MR]

Asia-Pacific region: enhance peace, prosperity, and security, H2826 [17MY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H4703 [10JY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide, E697 [27AP]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E283 [29FE]

——— independence anniversary, E923, E929 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

——— logistics role in withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E1380 [1AU]

——— U.S. policy, E490 [29MR], E1163 [27JN]

——— U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E1718 [23OC], E1722, E1727 [26OC]

Bahrain: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750 [9MY]

Baluchistan: express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (H. Con. Res. 104), H2200 [26AP]

Bangladesh: call for release of political prisoners, E1176 [28JN]

Belarus: call for release of political prisoners, H5698 [2AU]

——— human rights violations, H5296 [26JY], H5698 [2AU], H7475 [31DE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Bolivia: call for the release of Jacob Ostreicher, E1430 [3AU]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Burma: human rights violations, E867 [18MY]

——— U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

——— U.S. policy, E867 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Cambodia: human rights violations, E1662 [28SE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to NATO summit meeting, H2573 [10MY]

China: eliminate U.S. assistance, H2807–H2810 [16MY]

——— human rights violations, H1172 [6MR], H6387 [15NO]

——— mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, H3743 [19JN]

——— status of international economic relations, H2197 [26AP]

——— U.S. policy, E198 [15FE]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (H. Res. 672), E933 [31MY]

——— impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 824), E1868 [4DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E19 [17JA]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Congressional Taiwan Caucus: anniversary, E534 [16AP]

Corvallis, OR: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, E382 [19MR]

Crocker, Ryan C.: condemn remarks on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

——— call for release of political prisoners, H1376 [19MR], H1393 [20MR], H5973 [13SE], H6662 [5DE], E224 [17FE], E690 [27AP], E1859 [30NO]

——— human rights violations, H6686 [11DE], E224 [17FE]

——— U.S. policy, H1963 [18AP]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, E1331 [25JY]

——— respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (H. Res. 676), H5018, H5020 [19JY], E1342 [26JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1389, E1391 [2AU]

——— support U.N.-brokered agreement between Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, H5018 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— examine potential benefits of closing outdated or excess overseas military bases, H2837 [17MY]

——— include finding that deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea would destabilize the Western Pacific region, H3067, H3068 [17MY], E851 [18MY]

——— NATO troop deployment funding, H5044, H5045 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapons or implement studies or plans intended to reduce nuclear weapons, H5040–H5042 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce number of nuclear weapons delivery vehicles, H5047, H5048 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to share missile defense technology with Russia, H5031–H5033 [19JY]

——— prohibit purchase of helicopters for Afghan security forces from Russia, Syria, and other state sponsors of terrorism, H3031 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for certain Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international activities, H3461 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase coordination with India on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, H3622 [7JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (H.R. 6025), H6432–H6434 [27NO], E1843 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 808), H6810 [17DE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (H.R. 4077), H1429 [21MR], E2017 [31DE]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), H7461, H7462 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

——— designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), H4873–H4875 [17JY]

——— determine whether Boko Haram meets criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization, H3064 [17MY]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

——— remove People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations, H1923 [18AP], H6163 [20SE]

——— remove People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (H. Res. 60), E472 [28MR], E503 [29MR]

——— revision of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with Canada, H3812 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: investigation into fees collected by Ed Rendell for speeches supporting removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from Dept. of State list of foreign terrorist organizations, E472 [28MR]

Ecuador: human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation, E1651 [21SE]

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— call for release of political prisoners, H550 [7FE], H587 [8FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— elections, H4637 [29JN]

——— honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7506–H7508 [31DE]

——— limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H931, H933 [17FE], H3125 [18MY]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

——— reevaluate plan to gift F–16 fighter jets, H6802–H6804 [13DE]

——— U.S. policy, H5334 [31JY], H5850 [11SE]

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7503–H7506 [31DE], H7560 [1JA], E2029 [1JA]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

——— funding, E1983 [21DE]

——— green energy development grants, H4162 [28JN]

——— prohibit assistance to countries that support radical Muslim fundamentalism, H6258 [21SE]

——— prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 921), H931 [17FE]

——— provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

——— suspend U.S. assistance to countries that do not comply with agreements to extradite criminals, E39 [18JA]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

——— U.S. deficit, H559 [7FE], H718, H719 [14FE]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, H6432 [27NO], H6538 [30NO]

——— limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

——— support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

——— support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285 [29FE]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1582 [27MR], E429 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E457 [27MR], E573 [18AP]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

House Democracy Partnership: tribute to partnership with Kyrgyzstan Parliament, H951 [27FE]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Human rights: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, H1918 [18AP]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H1980 [19AP], H2079, H2081 [25AP], E648 [25AP]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H1629 [27MR], H4689 [10JY], H6708 [12DE]

——— deny entry to foreign governments officials, and their immediate family, who commit or fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violation of imprisoned U.S. citizens (H.R. 6292), E1430 [3AU]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5253 [25JY], H5599–H5602 [1AU], E1403 [3AU]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, H4916, H4917, H4918 [18JY], H5023, H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], E1268, E1272 [18JY], E1290 [19JY], E1312 [24JY]

——— support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (H. Res. 713), E1174 [28JN], E1359 [31JY]

International Human Rights Day: observance, H6686 [11DE]

Iran: analysis of potential military strike as means to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H814 [16FE]

——— apply sanctions against affiliates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, H5570 [1AU]

——— appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war, H3084, H3085 [17MY]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets, H5569 [1AU]

——— clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (H.R. 4070), H2824 [17MY]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, H1158 [6MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H930 [17FE], H5692–H5695 [2AU]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2687–H2693 [15MY], H2794 [16MY], H2816 [17MY], E434 [22MR], E820 [16MY], E827, E828, E836, E838, E839, E840 [17MY], E866 [18MY]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, E1415 [3AU]

——— oppose potential military strike as means to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H2488, H2490 [9MY], H3107 [18MY]

——— strengthen and expand sanctions relative to the supplying of Hamas in Gaza with rockets and missiles to attack Israel, H6524 [29NO]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, H593 [8FE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), H4886 [17JY], H5074 [19JY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5552–H5578 [1AU], H5693 [2AU], E1404, E1407, E1409, E1412, E1415, E1418, E1421 [3AU]

——— U.S. policy, E497 [29MR]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty, H6163 [20SE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H2483 [9MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, H6418, H6419 [16NO], H6524 [29NO], E1784 [16NO], E1810, E1814 [27NO]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (H. Res. 813), H6418 [16NO], E1811 [27NO]

——— encourage continued commitment to Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H2490 [9MY]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees, H2483 [9MY]

——— nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

——— proposed settlement in East Jerusalem, H7277 [19DE]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1145 [5MR], H6399 [16NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2481–H2492 [9MY], E763 [10MY], E779 [11MY], E787 [15MY], E810 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4884–H4888 [17JY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S. and assist in the defense of Israel, E640 [25AP]

——— U.S. policy, H3395–H3398 [1JN], H4825 [11JY], H5850 [11SE], E1814 [27NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for release of political prisoners, E837 [17MY]

——— call for universal condemnation of missile launch (H. Con. Res. 145), H7498–H7500 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— condemn launch of multistage rocket, E569, E573 [18AP], E647 [25AP], E1931 [13DE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5842–H5844 [11SE], E1497 [12SE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), Senate amendment, H7520 [1JA], E2027 [1JA]

——— encourage China to force a North Korean suspension of nuclear weapons activities, H1814 [16AP]

——— human rights violations, H5025 [19JY]

——— nuclear weapons proliferation, E573 [18AP]

——— suspension of nuclear weapons activities in exchange for food aid, H1162 [6MR], H1530 [22MR]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680, H3681 [8JN]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6329, H6341 [13NO], H6393 [15NO], H6399 [16NO], H6537 [30NO]

——— report on attack on the U.S. mission, H7362 [20DE]

——— U.S. policy, H7277 [19DE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E721, E728 [8MY], E747 [9MY], E758, E775 [10MY], E785, E790, E792, E803 [15MY], E809, E810, E817, E819, E822 [16MY], E829, E830, E838 [17MY], E845, E855, E857, E859, E875 [18MY], E881 [22MY], E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to reelection as President of Taiwan, E33 [18JA], E185 [14FE], E486 [29MR], E697 [27AP]

Mali: U.S. policy, E1201 [29JN]

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, H6686 [11DE], H6836 [18DE], H7268 [19DE]

——— U.S. policy, H1814 [16AP], H4825 [11JY]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons, H463 [3FE], H1146 [5MR], H1163, H1165 [6MR], H1527–H1529 [22MR], E687 [27AP]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (H. Res. 271), H636–H638 [8FE]

——— support right of Israel to annex Judea and Samaria if the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral Palestinian statehood at the U.N. (H. Res. 394), H1527 [22MR]

——— U.S. policy relative to support of opposition groups, H5870 [12SE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO], H6374 [15NO], H6401–H6418 [16NO], E1835 [29NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380–H6390 [15NO]

Morocco: human rights violations, E1646 [21SE], E1963 [19DE]

——— U.S. policy, E354 [8MR]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191 [14FE], E224, E227 [17FE], E254 [27FE]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718 [7MY]

——— tribute to citizens, E828 [17MY]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan: declassification and release, H575 [8FE]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H4995 [18JY]

——— call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H123 [24JA], H378 [2FE], H585 [8FE], H1024 [29FE], H1162 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H3485 [6JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4916 [18JY], H5771 [11SE], H6157 [20SE], H6590 [4DE], H6709 [12DE]

——— improve border security, H1008–H1013 [28FE], H1144 [5MR], H1217 [7MR], H1850 [17AP]

——— improve border security (H.R. 1299), H3236–H3239 [30MY]

——— political correctness as a potential threat, H2639–H2643 [10MY]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, E139 [3FE]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: U.S. visit by Israeli Prime Minister, H1165 [6MR]

Nigeria: condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization) attacks against Christians, H5208 [25JY], E1234 [11JY]

——— recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (H. Con. Res. 121), H5696 [2AU]

——— U.S. policy, E1234 [11JY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), H2685–H2687 [15MY]

Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 21), H1162 [6MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H6003 [14SE], H6235 [21SE]

——— evaluation of Middle East policies, H1145 [5MR], H1299 [8MR], H6391–H6395 [15NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H930–H934 [17FE], H1123 [1MR], H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6054–H6058 [14SE], H6267 [21SE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H2310–H2314 [7MY], H5987 [13SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: assess consequences of a military strike against Iran, H3298, H3299 [31MY]

——— require report on information regarding human rights violations by the military government in Argentina in the 1970s, H3284, H3285 [31MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, H6409–H6412 [16NO]

Pakistan: coalition support funding, H4993 [18JY]

——— human rights violations of Baloch people, E1628 [21SE]

——— human rights violations of Baluch people, E649 [25AP]

——— prohibit assistance, H3009–H3011 [17MY], H4979, H4980, H4983 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance relative to harboring of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and Taliban fighters within borders, H3487 [6JN]

——— terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (H.R. 6391), H6074 [19SE]

People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK): remove Dept. of State designation as a foreign terrorist organization, H1161 [6MR]

Plymouth, MA: tribute to sister city Shichigahama, Japan, delegation visit, E1418 [3AU]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, H5929 [13SE]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H210 [31JA], H563–H566 [7FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H935–H938 [17FE]

——— increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H7352 [19DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit authority to make unilateral reductions to nuclear weapon stockpiles, H3070, H3071 [17MY]

Religion: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H1525–H1530 [22MR]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, H6591 [4DE]

Russia: ban on adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens as alleged retaliation for U.S. passage of Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H7457 [30DE]

——— condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (H. Res. 742), E1384 [1AU]

——— extend normal trade relations status, H1577 [27MR], H4912, H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5136, H5137 [24JY], H5974–H5980 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1098 [20JN]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO], H6374 [15NO], H6401–H6418 [16NO], E1835 [29NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380–H6390 [15NO]

——— human rights violations, H5979 [13SE], H6380 [15NO]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, H6411 [16NO]

——— U.S. policy, H1577 [27MR], H5337 [31JY]

Saakashvili, Mikheil: U.S. visit by Georgian President, E285 [29FE]

Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1212 [9JY], E1409 [3AU]

Ships and vessels: transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7509, H7510 [31DE]

South Sudan: U.S. policy, E689 [27AP]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (H. Res. 177), E847, E850 [18MY]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), H7462–H7464 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Statesmanship: importance, H4859 [12JY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

——— hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

——— human rights violations, H1434 [21MR], E37 [18JA]

——— human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, H1022 [29FE], H1442 [21MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, H1301 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H2138 [26AP], H3729 [18JN], E1046 [15JN]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (H. Res. 549), H1029 [29FE], H1144 [5MR]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual, H3740 [19JN], H6514 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (H.R. 5993), H4071 [27JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— U.S. policy, H3692 [8JN]

Taiwan: anniversary of lifting of martial law, E1249 [13JY], E1271 [18JY]

——— anniversary of Six Assurances guidelines, E1249 [13JY], E1271 [18JY]

——— anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E244 [27FE], E367 [13MR]

——— democracy efforts, E785 [15MY], E875 [18MY]

——— observance of National Day, E1551, E1555, E1563, E1568 [19SE], E1578, E1580 [20SE], E1585, E1593, E1595, E1599, E1602, E1612, E1615, E1621, E1635, E1638, E1639, E1650 [21SE], E1655 [25SE], E1660, E1668, E1670, E1671 [28SE], E1689 [9OC]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846 [18MY]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (H.R. 2992), E226 [17FE]

——— U.S. policy, E855 [18MY], E1609 [21SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E491 [29MR], E517 [30MR], E532 [16AP], E1247 [12JY]

Technology: maintain security relative to information technology procurement and supply chain management, H3097 [17MY]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, H177 [25JA], H805, H897–H900 [16FE], H1120 [1MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

Thailand: democracy efforts, E1106 [21JN]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), E1874 [4DE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations, H5926 [13SE]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit funding to negotiate or implement a security agreement with Afghanistan unless the agreement is in the form of a treaty or authorized by law, H5061, H5062 [19JY]

Tunisia: prohibit assistance, H6712 [12DE]

Turkey: U.S. policy, H46 [18JA], E490 [29MR], E743 [9MY]

U.N.: adoption of resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel, E1834, E1850 [29NO]

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform (H.R. 2829), H1528 [22MR]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): report on impact on national security of reducing nuclear weapons stockpiles, H3069, H3070 [17MY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

——— democracy efforts, E321 [6MR]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (H. Res. 730), H5698 [2AU]

Vietnam: call for release of Nguyen Quoc Quan, H5839 [11SE]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards, H1222 [7MR]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (H. Res. 484), H229 [1FE], H5844–H5846 [11SE], E1482 [11SE]

——— petition on White House website urging the administration to stop expanding trade at the expense of human rights, E751 [9MY]

——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1410), H5835–H5842 [11SE], E72 [25JA], E1482 [11SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of American involvement, E870 [18MY]

——— anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E729 [8MY]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World Affairs Council of Seattle: anniversary (H. Res. 545), E187 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), S5106 [18JY]

Afghanistan: increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

——— strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3224–S3226 [16MY]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S7148, S7149, S7151, S7152 [29NO]

——— tribute to members for service overseas, S8265 [20DE]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S6433 [19SE]

Bel, Jean-Pierre: U.S. visit by French Senate President, S1606 [13MR]

Belarus: human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

China: human rights violations, S1710 [15MR]

Climate: impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): release of report on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S8530–S8541 [30DE]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6803–S6805 [14NO]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, S1609 [13MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S3893–S3895 [11JN], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

——— condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

——— human rights violations, S5851–S5853 [1AU]

——— lift trade embargo, S7680 [6DE]

——— remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, S7030 [28NO]

——— U.S. policy, S3893–S3895 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7160 [29NO], S7331 [3DE]

——— require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230, S8231 [19DE]

——— designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), House amendment, S5624, S5625 [26JY]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (S. 3341), S4638 [26JN], S6673 [21SE]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

——— require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co. before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S4945 [12JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S1608 [13MR], S2384 [17AP], S3893 [11JN], S4815 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Ecuador: condemn efforts to suppress freedom of the press, S2914 [7MY], S5963 [2AU]

Egypt: condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (S. Res. 477), S3736 [5JN]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

——— suspend foreign aid until U.S. political prisoners are released, S405 [9FE], S593, S599 [14FE], S672 [15FE], S821, S822 [16FE]

——— tribute to release of U.S. citizens, S1175–S1178 [1MR]

El Salvador: democracy efforts, S5655 [30JY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, S4200 [14JN]

——— U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY], S4200 [14JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (S. Res. 613), S8379 [21DE]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S1728 [15MR]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Foreign aid: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

——— make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

Foreign countries: improve international food security, S3274 [17MY]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

——— make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (S. 3518), S5988 [2AU]

——— U.S. deficit, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Ghana: democracy efforts, S5294 [24JY]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 398), S1761 [15MR]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

Human rights: condemn international human rights violations against women and human trafficking, S2477, S2478 [18AP]

Hungary: human rights violations, S4944 [12JY], S8251 [20DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (S. Res. 532), S5468, S5627 [26JY]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus and condemn corporate sponsorship of such event relative to human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Iran: allow humanitarian trade to be exempted from sanctions as long as such trade is licensed by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S5862 [1AU]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, S3719, S3720 [5JN]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S. Res. 380), S3253, S3254, S3256–S3258 [17MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S3659 [24MY], S3669 [4JN], S6417 [19SE], S6577–S6583, S6601, S6602 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S6606 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7282 [30NO]

——— prohibit foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies to continue doing business with Iran without facing penalties, S5862 [1AU]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, S3324 [21MY]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses (S. 2101), S2346 [17AP], S3253 [17MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7202, S7206 [29NO], S7282, S7283 [30NO], S7390 [4DE], S8337 [21DE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3253–S3256, S3258 [17MY], S3295, S3317–S3321, S3323 [21MY], S5930 [2AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), House amendment, S5847, S5858–S5863 [1AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316, S3317 [21MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent request, S2065, S2066 [27MR], S3252 [17MY]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (S. Res. 599), S6872 [15NO], S7204 [29NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779, S4780 [29JN]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (S. Res. 394), S1581 [12MR], S1678 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8516 [28DE]

——— human rights violations, S2540 [19AP]

——— prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

Levinson, Robert: disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran, S1447 [7MR], S6440 [19SE]

Libya: investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, S6845 [15NO]

——— U.S. policy, S6253, S6254 [12SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S2960 [8MY], S3037 [9MY], S3126 [14MY], S3171 [15MY], S3420 [22MY], S3621 [24MY]

Mali: U.S. policy, S7426 [5DE]

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, S7722 [11DE]

Middle East: U.S. policy, S6296 [13SE]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7653, S7660–S7663, S7680 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), motion to proceed, S7392 [4DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent agreement, S7435 [5DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent request, S7644, S7645 [6DE]

Mongolia: condemn arrest and detention of former President Nambaryn Enkbayar, S3108 [14MY]

Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship: anniversary, S5727 [31JY]

Morocco: U.S. policy, S5727 [31JY]

National objectives: promote human rights and democracy, S1709 [15MR], S4710 [28JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to global prosperity through hunger and poverty reduction, S3324 [21MY]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3954 [12JN]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (S. 3671), S7977 [12DE]

——— honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (S. Res. 395), S2279 [29MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), S6006 [2AU]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4240), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 58), S6006 [2AU]

Obama, President: assessment of comments relative to missile defense made to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, S2223 [29MR]

——— evaluation of Middle East policies, S1414–S1416 [6MR], S5931 [2AU]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

——— formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (S. 3327), S5126 [18JY]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN], S6260 [12SE], S6316 [13SE], S6598–S6601 [21SE]

——— prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4619 [26JN], S5054 [17JY], S5186 [19JY], S5279 [24JY]

——— U.S. policy, S843 [16FE], S3226 [16MY]

Palau: approve agreement between the U.S. and Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha, S8164 [19DE], S8463 [28DE]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1142 [29FE]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, S6497 [20SE]

Rice, Susan E.: assessment of statements made relative to terrorist attacks on U.S. mission in Libya, S6845 [15NO]

Russia: characterize conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that undermines the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 65), S8356 [21DE]

——— disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (S. Res. 628), S8590–S8592, S8609 [31DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7653, S7660–S7663, S7680 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), motion to proceed, S7392 [4DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent agreement, S7435 [5DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent request, S7644, S7645 [6DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (S. 3285), S5125 [18JY]

——— human rights violations, S806–S810 [16FE]

——— seek compensation for claims of U.S. investors who owned shares in Yukos Oil Co., before the Russian Government expropriation of the company, S7443 [5DE]

Slovakia: human rights violations against the Romani people, S562 [13FE]

South Sudan: call for the release of Elton (Mark) McCabe, S6929 [27NO]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (S.J. Res. 44), S6387 [13SE]

Sudan: human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, S6528 [20SE]

——— promote peace and stability (S. Res. 397), S2280, S2281 [29MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (S. Res. 391), S2278 [29MR], S2552 [19AP]

——— establish no-fly zone, S7386–S7389 [4DE]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

——— require the President to report to Congress on all known opposition groups and the number and security of weapons used by the regime and opposition forces (S. 2224), S3048 [9MY]

Taiwan: democracy efforts, S2960 [8MY]

——— observance of National Day, S6533, S6534 [20SE], S6616 [21SE]

——— support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (S. Res. 542), S5991 [2AU], S6438 [19SE]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573–S6576, S6579 [21SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7693, S7695, S7698, S7699 [10DE], S8035 [13DE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3292 [17MY]

——— require any proposed security agreement with Afghanistan be submitted to Congress before entering into agreement, S7188 [29NO], S7280, S7281 [30NO]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S2017 [26MR], S2192 [29MR], S8181 [19DE]

——— require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan, S815 [16FE]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

War: ensure balance of power, as established by the Constitution, between Congress and the President relative to initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, S2998–S3000 [9MY]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Women: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (S. 3477), S5882 [1AU]

World Trade Organization: U.S. complaint against China over tariffs on American-made automobile exports, S4814 [10JY]

Yale University: tribute to publication of ‘‘Culture & Civilization of China’’ series, S7034 [28NO]

Reports

Armed Opposition Groups (AOG) Initiated Attacks: Afghanistan NGO Safety Office (excerpt), H812 [16FE]

Flashing Red—A Special Report on the Terrorist Attack at Benghazi: Senators Lieberman and Collins, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8530–S8539 [30DE]

National Election in Taiwan: International Election Observers Mission, S6438–S6440 [19SE]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4240), S5133 [18JY]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980) (S. Rept. 112–255), S8203 [19DE]

Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Under Which the Internet Has Thrived: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 112–564), H4654 [29JN]

Presidential Requirement To Report to Congress on All Known Syrian Opposition Groups and the Number and Security of Weapons Used by the Regime and Opposition Forces: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2224), S2819 [26AP]

Promote Peace and Stability in Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 397), S2166 [28MR]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Require Congressional Approval of Agreements for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 112–507), H3265 [30MY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6156) (H. Rept. 112–632), H5524 [31JY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

Secure Visas Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1741) (H. Rept. 112–411), H1303 [8MR]

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 44), S5976 [2AU]

Strengthen Multilateral Sanctions Regime Against Iran and Expand Sanctions Relative to Energy Sector, Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation, and Human Rights Abuses: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2101), S567 [13FE]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2165) (S. Rept. 112–179), S4674 [27JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

Declaration to Moroccan-Controlled Western Sahara and Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Algeria—Summary of Preliminary Observations: Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights (organization), E1647 [21SE]

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act: Senator Tim Johnson, S3317 [21MY]

Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Arrest by Cuban State Security: Yris T. Perez Aguilera, S3893 [11JN]

Moroccan Initiative in the Western Sahara: Moroccan American Center for Policy, E1963–E1965 [19DE]

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840–H5842 [11SE]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan: Ryan C. Crocker, E84 [27JA]

Summaries

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act (H.R. 1905), S3318–S3320 [21MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (H.R. 1905), S5859–S5862 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 127, preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived, H5599 [1AU]

H. Con. Res. 145, call for universal condemnation of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea missile launch, H7498 [31DE]

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 193, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., H7506 [31DE]

H. Res. 484, condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards in Vietnam, H5844 [11SE]

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

H. Res. 568, express importance of preventing acquisition of Iranian nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 750, Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5552–H5567 [1AU]

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H. Res. 808, consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H6380 [15NO]

H. Res. 813, commit to security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, H6418 [16NO]

H. Res. 834, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, H7503 [31DE]

H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act, H3237 [30MY]

H.R. 1410, Vietnam Human Rights Act, H5835–H5837 [11SE]

H.R. 1464, North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, H5842 [11SE]

H.R. 1905, Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, S3641–S3651 [24MY]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 4133, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H2481 [9MY]

H.R. 4240, North Korean Human Rights Act reauthorization, H2685 [15MY]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

H.R. 6025, Mandatory Operational Control Reporting and Performance Measures Act, H6432 [27NO]

H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H6401–H6404 [16NO]

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

S. 1959, Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

S. 2165, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H4884 [17JY]

S. 2318, Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act, S8230 [19DE], H7461 [30DE]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3341, Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act, S6673 [21SE]

S. 3518, Fair Trade in Seafood Act, S5988 [2AU]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Vaclav Havel, S168, S174 [30JA]

S. Con. Res. 47, respect sovereignty of Cyprus and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, S3784 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 58, correction in enrollment of H.R. 4240, North Korean Human Rights Act reauthorization, S5995, S6006 [2AU], H5719 [7AU]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 354, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S134 [26JA]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 366, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 370, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S503 [9FE]

S. Res. 372, recognize importance of relationship of Egypt with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

S. Res. 380, express importance of preventing Iran acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S859 [16FE]

S. Res. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 391, condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press in Syria, S1543 [8MR], S2278 [29MR]

S. Res. 392, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, S1543 [8MR]

S. Res. 394, recognize anniversary of unification of Italy, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S., S1579, S1581 [12MR]

S. Res. 395, honor sacrifices of NATO personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL, S1618 [13MR], S2279 [29MR]

S. Res. 397, promote peace and stability in Sudan, S1740 [15MR], S2280, S2281 [29MR]

S. Res. 398, Greece independence anniversary, S1741, S1761 [15MR]

S. Res. 399, Affirmation of the U.S. Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S1792 [19MR]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 424, condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves in Syria, S2502 [18AP]

S. Res. 428, condemn human rights violations in Syria, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 435, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S2734 [25AP]

S. Res. 449, call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence, S3046 [9MY]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 477, call for Egypt to honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S., S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 481, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship anniversary celebration, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 486, condemn Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK/Kongra-Gel) for violence and acts of terror and support efforts to eliminate threat in Turkey, S3843 [7JN]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

S. Res. 513, War of 1812 anniversary, S4726 [28JN]

S. Res. 532, support International AIDS Conference and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, S5494, S5627 [26JY]

S. Res. 541, condemn Vietnam human rights violations, S5989 [2AU]

S. Res. 542, support efforts by Taiwan to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations, S5990 [2AU]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 554, call on China to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release, S6344 [13SE]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 594, Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select) establishment, S6802 [14NO]

S. Res. 599, commit to security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, S6859, S6872 [15NO]

S. Res. 609, call for immediate and unconditional release of Alan P. Gross from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment, S7459, S7637 [5DE]

S. Res. 613, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, S7745 [11DE], S8379 [21DE]

S. Res. 628, disapprove Russian law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment, S8590, S8609 [31DE]

S.J. Res. 41, express importance of preventing Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S6602 [21SE]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

S.J. Res. 44, State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding congressional consent, S6387 [13SE], H7463 [30DE]

Tributes

Ma Ying-jeou, E1595 [21SE]

Nishani, Bujar, E1666 [28SE]

FOREIGN POLICY (publication)

Declarations

Joyce Banda recipient of Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award, E1856 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Banda, Joyce: Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

FOREIGN SERVICE related term(s) Diplomats

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6018), H4063 [26JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Foreign aid: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see H. Res. 786), H6068 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 6018), H4875–H4884 [17JY]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for U.S. public servants killed in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H5886 [12SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5863, H5866, H5869, H5870, H5871, H5872, H5873, H5893, H5918–H5920 [12SE], H5925, H5932, H5933, H5979, H5980 [13SE], H6004 [14SE], E1704 [16OC]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Terrorism: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (H. Res. 786), H6076–H6079, H6103 [19SE], E1578 [20SE], E1614 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, S6245 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

Federal employees: tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (S. Res. 401), S6388 [13SE]

Foreign aid: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6241–S6245, S6249, S6251–S6256 [12SE], S6305 [13SE], S6845 [15NO]

——— commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (S. Res. 551), S6285, S6286 [12SE]

——— prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Nominations, S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S900–S903 [17FE], S2274 [29MR], S3651, S3653–S3655 [24MY], S6004 [2AU], S6606–S6609 [21SE], S8628–S8631 [1JA], S8666 [2JA]

Tribute, S6290, S6305 [13SE]

Reports filed

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 786, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn U.S. Embassy attacks, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H6076 [19SE]

H.R. 6018, Dept. of State appropriations, H4875–H4883 [17JY]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad, S1940 [21MR], S6388 [13SE]

S. Res. 551, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6273, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 575, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6629 [21SE]

S. Res. 588, commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6634, S6683 [21SE]

FOREIGN SOVEREIGN IMMUNITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5904), H3577 [6JN]

FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade; Tariff

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3091, S3092, S3093 [10MY], S3146, S3148, S3150, S3152, S3156, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3373, S3382 [21MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S6667 [21SE]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

President’s Export Council, H1291 [8MR]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc., Says Chinese Firms Owes It $7M, H6485 [28NO]

House Reaches Agreement on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization To Strengthen American Manufacturing, Spur Job Creation, H2477 [9MY]

Native American Tribal Leaders—Indian Country Shouldn’t Be Hostage to Far-Off Conflicts, E1478 [11SE]

Re-Authorize the Export-Import Bank, H2480 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4221), H1426 [20MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

——— ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture (see H.R. 6538), H6276 [21SE]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

Brazil: authorize negotiations to eliminate tariffs and trade barriers to U.S. ethanol exports (see H.R. 4621), H2123 [25AP]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 5968), H3806 [19JN] (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 4216), H1426 [20MR] (see H.R. 6654), H6806 [13DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Business and industry: improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

——— reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE] (see H.R. 6656), H6806 [13DE]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 3568), S6454 [19SE]

Contracts: require solicitations for Federal procurement contracts to include information about the Buy American Act and whether foreign goods may be used to fulfill requirements of the contracts (see H.R. 4047), H801 [15FE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 3914), H567 [7FE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 3900), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit leasing of Federal lands to any person who has violated the Trading With the Enemy Act or who conducts business with a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 3876), H374 [1FE]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

European Union: initiate negotiations to enter into a trade agreement (see H.R. 6536), H6276 [21SE]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 4268), H1641 [27MR]

——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4302), H1803 [29MR] (see H.R. 5444), H2318 [7MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (see H.R. 5890), H3480 [5JN]

Exports: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 2171), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4041), H801 [15FE] (see H.R. 5798), H3102 [17MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (see S. 3611), S6625 [21SE]

——— require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (see H.R. 5908), H3660 [7JN]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S5486 [26JY]

FERC: suspend approval of liquefied natural gas export terminals (see H.R. 4024), H725 [14FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

Fisheries: make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (see S. 3518), S5978 [2AU]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Foreign countries: require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

Generalized System of Preferences: improve (see H.R. 6537), H6276 [21SE]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Government regulations: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 3524), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 5708), H2644 [10MY]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Harmonized Tariff Schedule: amend to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6727), H7565 [1JA]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

Iran: close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H1804 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE] (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses (see S. 2101), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 4179), H1304 [8MR]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 750), H5629 [1AU]

Iraq: restrict provision of defense articles and services (see H.R. 3830), H181 [25JA]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Motor vehicles: reform U.S. export control restrictions relative to commercially-available automotive products and technologies (see H.R. 6724), H7516 [31DE]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (see S. 3671), S7976 [12DE] (see H.R. 6699), H7424 [20DE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (see S. 3225), S3516 [23MY]

——— take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see S. 3327), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6149), H5008 [18JY]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Petroleum: ban exportation of crude oil produced on Federal land (see S. 2211), S1847 [20MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3285), S3976 [12JN] (see S. 3406), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6156), H5077 [19JY]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (see H. Res. 808), H6343 [13NO]

Small business: encourage exporting (see S. 3277), S3838 [7JN]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 3218), S3422 [22MY]

——— provide exporting assistance (see H.R. 3976), H639 [8FE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

Sound recording and reproducing: authorize assistance to U.S. independent music label companies to facilitate exports of recorded music by such companies (see H.R. 6652), H6765 [12DE]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives (see S. 3211), S3329 [21MY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

Tariff: AC electric motors (see H.R. 5094, 5095, 5098, 5099, 5101, 5102), H2269 [27AP]

——— acephate (see H.R. 5078), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5728), H2645 [10MY]

——— acetamiprid, whether or not combined with application adjuvants (see S. 2430), S2822 [26AP]

——— acetamiprid technical (see H.R. 5307), H2274 [27AP]

——— (acetato) pentammine cobalt dinitrate with a polymeric or paraffinic carrier mixture (see S. 2501), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 5502), H2319 [7MY]

——— acetic acid (see H.R. 3943), H568 [7FE]

——— acetic acid, cyano-(3-[(6-methyoxy-2-benzothiazoyl)amino]-1H-isoindol-1- ylidene}-, pentyl ester (see S. 3115), S3085 [10MY]

——— acetic acid, 5 chloro-8-quinolinoxy, 1 methylhexylester (see H.R. 5023), H2268 [27AP]

——— acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide (see S. 2821), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5054), H2269 [27AP]

——— acetyl chloride (see H.R. 4593), H2066 [24AP]

——— acid black 172 (see H.R. 3920), H568 [7FE]

——— acid black 244 (chromate (2-), cobaltate (1-), and chromate (1-)) mixtures (see H.R. 3957), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 171 (see H.R. 3945), H568 [7FE] (see H.R. 4757), H2125 [25AP]

——— acid blue 221 (see H.R. 3935), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 264 (see H.R. 3963), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 284 (see H.R. 3958), H568 [7FE]

——— acid blue 324 (see S. 3104), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3933), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 182 (see H.R. 3948), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 278 (see H.R. 3941), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 414 (see H.R. 3938), H568 [7FE]

——— acid red 426 (see H.R. 3965), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 79 (see H.R. 3944), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 137 (see H.R. 3936), H568 [7FE]

——— acid yellow 151 (see H.R. 3934), H568 [7FE] (see H.R. 4753), H2125 [25AP]

——— acid yellow 230 (see H.R. 3937), H568 [7FE]

——— acifluorfen (see S. 3146), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5466), H2319 [7MY]

——— ACM (see H.R. 4735), H2125 [25AP]

——— acrylate modified vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (see H.R. 5519), H2320 [7MY]

——— acrylic fiber tow (see S. 3129), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4549), H2065 [24AP] (see H.R. 5107), H2270 (see H.R. 5160, 5161, 5162), H2271 [27AP]

——— acrylic filament tow (see S. 3087), S3085 (see S. 3127, 3128, 3154, 3155, 3156, 3157, 3159), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4416, 4417, 4419, 4420), H2029 [19AP] (see H.R. 4547, 4548, 4551, 4553), H2065 [24AP]

——— acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4410), H2029 [19AP] (see H.R. 4552), H2065 [24AP]

——— acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3097), S3085 [10MY]

——— acrylic snow globes (see S. 2882), S2966 [8MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers (see S. 3086), S3085 (see S. 3123, 3124, 3125, 3126), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4418), H2029 (see H.R. 4445, 4447, 4448, 4449, 4450, 4451, 4452, 4453), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 4543, 4544, 4545, 4546, 4550), H2065 [24AP]

——— acrylic staple fibers, dyed, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3094, 3095), S3085 [10MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3158), S3086 [10MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers, not dyed, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3093, 3096), S3085 [10MY]

——— adjustable metal lighting fixtures (see S. 2422), S2822 [26AP]

——— AE 0172747 ether (see H.R. 4574), H2066 [24AP]

——— A5546 sulfonamide (see S. 2590), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4889), H2205 [26AP]

——— Aflux 37 (see H.R. 4939), H2206 [26AP]

——— Agilon 400 (see S. 2661), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4915), H2205 [26AP]

——— agrumex (see S. 3001), S2968 [8MY]

——— air pressure distillation columns (see S. 2731), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 4626), H2123 [25AP]

——— aircraft grade polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 4762), H2125 [25AP]

——— alginates (see H.R. 5280), H2273 [27AP]

——— alginic acid, ammonium alginate, potassium alginate, calcium alginate, and magnesium alginate (see S. 2833), S2927 [7MY]

——— alkali metal phenate, mineral oil, and p-dodecylphenol mixtures (see S. 2499), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4943), H2206 [26AP]

——— alkene polymers mixtures (see H.R. 5040), H2268 [27AP]

——— alkene polymers with maleic anhydride, 2-(1-piperazinyl) ethylimides, diisononyl phthalate and bis(1-methylethyl)-naphthalene mixture (see S. 2740), S2926 [7MY]

——— allantoin (see H.R. 5759), H2713 [15MY]

——— allyl bromide (see H.R. 4792), H2126 [25AP]

——— allyl caproate (see S. 2973), S2967 [8MY]

——— allyl cyclohexyl propionate (see S. 2972), S2967 [8MY]

——— allyl heptoate (see S. 2966), S2967 [8MY]

——— allyl isosulfocynate (see S. 3000), S2968 [8MY]

——— allyl pentaerythritol (see H.R. 5769), H2713 [15MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperdylacetic acid (see S. 2732), S2926 [7MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperidylacetic acid (see H.R. 5100), H2269 [27AP]

——— alpha-threo phenyl-2-piperidyl acetamide (see S. 2730), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5093), H2269 [27AP]

——— Altuglas BS 100 beads, BS 110 beads, and BS 130 beads (see H.R. 5376), H2317 [7MY]

——— aluminum alloy foil (see H.R. 4827), H2204 [26AP]

——— aluminum alloy profiles (see H.R. 4828), H2204 [26AP]

——— aluminum lamp-holder housings (see S. 2415), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5132), H2270 [27AP]

——— Amberwood F (see S. 2965), S2967 [8MY]

——— amino ethyl carbazole (see H.R. 5212), H2272 [27AP]

——— aminocyclopyrachlor and inert ingredients mixtures (see S. 2750), S2926 [7MY]

——— ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate (see H.R. 4600), H2066 [24AP]

——— ammonium polyphosphate (see H.R. 4831), H2204 [26AP]

——— anatase titanium dioxide (see S. 2457), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5200), H2272 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2422 (see S. 2675), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5043), H2268 [27AP]

——— Ancamine 2432 (see H.R. 5042), H2268 [27AP]

——— anisic aldehyde (see S. 3002), S2968 [8MY]

——— antioxidant 3114 (see H.R. 5775), H2713 [15MY]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR] (see H.R. 4071), H943 [17FE] (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— aqueous hydrazine hydrate solution (see H.R. 5106), H2270 [27AP]

——— artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see S. 2557), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5069), H2269 [27AP]

——— artichokes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (see S. 2558), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5070), H2269 [27AP]

——— artificial filament single yarn (see H.R. 5493), H2319 [7MY]

——— artificial filament single yarns (see H.R. 5302), H2274 [27AP]

——— artificial staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see H.R. 4585, 4586), H2066 [24AP]

——— ascorbic acid encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (see S. 2646), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5600), H2442 [8MY]

——— asulam sodium salt and mixed application adjuvants (see H.R. 5079), H2269 [27AP]

——— avermectin B (see S. 2624), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4741), H2125 [25AP]

——— axial fans (see H.R. 5412), H2318 [7MY]

——— azadirachtin A mixtures (see H.R. 5645), H2443 [8MY]

——— azoxystrobin (see S. 2631), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4519), H2065 [24AP]

——— azoxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4518), H2065 [24AP]

——— baby or child carriers designed for use on bicycles (see S. 2651), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4986), H2267 [27AP]

——— bags for toys (see S. 2560), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4455), H2030 [19AP]

——— bamboo baskets (see S. 2954), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5607), H2442 [8MY]

——— bamboo kitchen devices (see S. 2953), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5608), H2442 [8MY]

——— banana jack connectors (see H.R. 5136), H2270 [27AP]

——— barium carbonate, strontium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate mixture for use as emitter suspension cathode coating (see H.R. 5117), H2270 [27AP]

——— barium magnesium aluminate phosphor (see H.R. 5126), H2270 [27AP]

——— barium magnesium aluminate phosphor activated by europium or manganese (see S. 2544), S2922 [7MY]

——— barium magnesium aluminum oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5724), H2645 [10MY]

——— basic blue 7 (see S. 2824), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5056), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic blue 94—1 (see H.R. 3959), H568 [7FE]

——— basic red 1 (see S. 2826), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5053), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic red 1—1 (see S. 2825), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5061), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic red 51 (see H.R. 5582), H2442 [8MY]

——— basic violet 1 (see S. 2827), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5058), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic violet 11 (see S. 2539), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5383), H2317 [7MY]

——— basic violet 11—1 (see S. 2540), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5384), H2317 [7MY]

——— basic yellow 40 chloride based (see H.R. 5578), H2442 [8MY]

——— basketballs made of leather (see S. 2797), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4711), H2124 [25AP]

——— basketballs made of other than leather or rubber (see S. 2798), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4714), H2124 [25AP]

——— basketballs made of rubber (see S. 2799), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4713), H2124 [25AP]

——— battery operated ice cream makers (see H.R. 4806), H2126 [25AP]

——— battery operated jar openers (see H.R. 4805), H2126 [25AP]

——— Bayderm bottom DLV-N (see S. 2709), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4639), H2123 [25AP]

——— Bayhydur BL 5335 (see H.R. 5235), H2272 [27AP]

——— Bayhydur XP 2547 (see H.R. 5234), H2272 [27AP]

——— Bayowet C4 (see S. 2712), S2925 [7MY]

——— b-cyfluthrin (see S. 3023, 3025), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4669), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5591), H2442 [8MY]

——— b-cyfluthrin mixtures (see H.R. 4657), H2123 [25AP] (see H.R. 5592), H2442 [8MY]

——— benfluralin (see H.R. 5024), H2268 [27AP]

——— bentazon sodium salt (see H.R. 4573), H2066 [24AP]

——— benzamide, N[[[3,5 dichloro-2-fluoro-4-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl] amino]carbonyl] 2,6 difluoro - (9Cl) (see H.R. 5002), H2268 [27AP]

——— benzamine, dodecyl-, branched (see S. 2748), S2926 [7MY]

——— benzene, polypropene derivatives (see S. 2502), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 4946), H2206 [26AP]

——— benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl) (see S. 2597), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4509), H2064 [24AP]

——— benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, with 2- aminoethanol and poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-[1-oxo-9- octadecenyl]- w-hydroxy-, (9Z) mixtures (see S. 2505), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 4936), H2206 [26AP]

——— benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-(3-sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (see S. 2802), S2927 [7MY]

——— benzenesulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 4359), H1845 [16AP] (see H.R. 4964), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 5211), H2272 [27AP]

——— benzoyl chloride (see H.R. 5767), H2713 [15MY]

——— benzyl carbazate (see S. 2615), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5675), H2566 [9MY]

——— benzylimidazole phenyl ethanol (see S. 2353), S2731 [25AP]

——— biaxially oriented polypropylene film (see H.R. 4534), H2065 [24AP]

——— bicycle brakes (see S. 2647), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4990), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometer parts (see S. 2652), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4989), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle speedometers (see S. 2649), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4988), H2267 [27AP]

——— bicycle wheel rims (see S. 2648), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4991), H2267 [27AP]

——— bifenazate (see S. 2855), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4773), H2125 [25AP]

——— Bifenthrin (see H.R. 4558), H2065 [24AP]

——— Bis(4-tbutylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate (see H.R. 5262), H2273 [27AP]

——— bis-phenol (see S. 2900), S2966 [8MY]

——— bisphenol A bis(3-methacryloyloxypropyl) ether substituted dimethacylate (see S. 2639), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5602), H2442 [8MY]

——— bis(2,3-dibromopropyl ether) of tetrabromobisphenol A (see S. 2865), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4787), H2126 [25AP]

——— bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate (see H.R. 5669, 5670), H2566 [9MY]

——— bitolylene diisocyanate (see S. 2391), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4968), H2267 [27AP]

——— black 661 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2606), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4425), H2030 [19AP]

——— black 820 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2607), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4426), H2030 [19AP]

——— black pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2398), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4957), H2206 [26AP]

——— boscalid (see H.R. 5440), H2318 [7MY]

——— boys’ knitted or crocheted shirts of man-made fibers (see S. 3059), S3042 [9MY]

——— boys’ shirts (see H.R. 5563), H2442 [8MY]

——— brass lamp-holder housings (see S. 2416), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5137), H2270 [27AP]

——— brine electrolysis ion exchange apparatus (see S. 2660), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4916), H2205 [26AP]

——— brodifacoum (see H.R. 4705), H2124 [25AP]

——— bromacil (see H.R. 5667), H2566 [9MY]

——— bromacil and diuron and application adjuvants formulations (see H.R. 4497), H2064 [24AP]

——— bromoxynil octanoate (see H.R. 4493), H2064 [24AP]

——— bulk container bags (see H.R. 4949), H2206 [26AP]

——— buprofezin (see S. 2602), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4433), H2030 [19AP]

——— butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1 H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-2-[2-(2-methoxyphenyl) diazenyl]-3-oxo (see S. 2803), S2927 [7MY]

——— butane, 1-chloro (see S. 2894), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5674), H2566 [9MY]

——— butanedioic acid, dimethylester polymer with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperdine ethanol (see H.R. 5753), H2713 [15MY]

——— butralin (see S. 2856), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4786), H2126 [25AP]

——— calcium chloride phosphate activated by manganese and/or antimony for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5725), H2645 [10MY]

——— calcium chloride phosphate phosphor (see H.R. 5120), H2270 [27AP]

——— calcium chloride phosphate phosphor activated by manganese and antimony (see S. 2535), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5119), H2270 [27AP]

——— camel hair not processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (see S. 2312), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4529), H2065 [24AP]

——— camel hair processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (see S. 2313), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4525), H2065 [24AP]

——— camel hair waste (see S. 2311), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4526), H2065 [24AP]

——— canagliflozin (see S. 2921), S2966 [8MY]

——— capacitor grade homopolymer polypropylene resin in primary form (see H.R. 4380), H1976 [18AP]

——— capers, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see S. 2889, 2892), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5272, 5275), H2273 [27AP]

——— caprolactam disulfide with an elastomer binder of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and ethyl vinyl acetate, and dispersing agents mixtures (see S. 2489), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4938), H2206 [26AP]

——— capsicum extracted oleoresin (see S. 2394), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4960), H2206 [26AP]

——— captan (see S. 2512), S2922 (see S. 2771), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5622), H2443 [8MY]

——— captan technical (see H.R. 5445), H2318 [7MY]

——— Caramba fungicide (see H.R. 5399), H2318 [7MY]

——— carbamic acid (see H.R. 4557), H2065 [24AP]

——— carbamic acid, [4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-[[[[methyl(1-methylethyl amino]sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]-, ethyl ester (PCM) (see H.R. 4569), H2065 [24AP]

——— carbaryl (see S. 2587), S2923 [7MY]

——— Carbofuran technical (see H.R. 4559), H2065 [24AP]

——— carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,6-hexanediol (see S. 2926), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4710), H2124 [25AP]

——— carbonic dihydrazide (see S. 2508), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5105), H2270 [27AP]

——— Carbosulfan technical (see H.R. 4560), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded camel hair yarn (see S. 2315), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4533), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded cashmere yarn (see S. 2305, 2307), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4524, 4532), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded or combed camel hair (see S. 2309), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4527), H2065 [24AP]

——— carded wool yarn (see H.R. 5699), H2566 [9MY]

——— carfentrazone-ethyl (see H.R. 4614), H2067 [24AP]

——— carpet cleaners and parts thereof (see S. 2357), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4731), H2125 [25AP]

——— carrying cases of plastics with molded handles shaped to hold toys (see S. 2565), S2923 [7MY]

——— cashmere goat hair processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (see S. 2306), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4531), H2065 [24AP]

——— cassia extracted oleoresin (see S. 2395), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4959), H2206 [26AP]

——— cast-iron engine crankcases for marine propulsion engines (see S. 2915), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5524), H2320 [7MY]

——— catalytic converter mats of glass fibers (see S. 2644), S2924 [7MY]

——— catalytic converter mounting mats (see S. 2645), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5605), H2442 [8MY]

——— cathode-ray tubes (see H.R. 5695, 5696), H2566 [9MY]

——— ceiling fans for permanent installation (see S. 3507), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 4917), H2205 [26AP]

——— celery extracted oleoresin (see S. 2393), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4962), H2206 [26AP]

——— cellular plastic sheets for micron-retention filters (see S. 2816), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5614), H2443 [8MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for nano-retention filters (see S. 2820), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5613), H2443 [8MY]

——— centrifugal blowers and fans (see H.R. 5408), H2318 [7MY]

——— ceramic bases designed for high intensity discharge lamps with metal locking pins to allow passage of an electrical current (see S. 2850), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5476), H2319 [7MY]

——— ceramic frit rings (see S. 2444), S2822 [26AP]

——— cerium nitrate (see S. 2739), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5182), H2271 [27AP]

——— cerium sulfide pigments (see S. 2942), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5629), H2443 [8MY]

——— cermets for ceramic discharge lamps (see S. 2848), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5474), H2319 [7MY]

——— Cetalox (see H.R. 4727), H2125 [25AP]

——— C5-8 perfluorocarbonalkanes (see S. 2635), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5599), H2442 [8MY]

——— C5-18 perfluorocarbon alkanes, perfluorocarbon amines, and/or perfluorocarbon ethers mixtures (see S. 2636), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5598), H2442 [8MY]

——— check valves of steel approved for use in nuclear facilities (see H.R. 5219, 5225, 5226), H2272 [27AP]

——— chemical mixtures (see S. 2727), S2925 (see S. 2733), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 3101, 3102, 3103, 3105, 3114), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3949), H568 [7FE] (see H.R. 5305), H2274 [27AP]

——— chemicals (see S. 2772), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 2979), S2967 (see S. 3004), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4854, 4864), H2204 (see H.R. 4940), H2206 [26AP]

——— chime melody rod assemblies (see S. 2340), S2655 [24AP]

——— chime melody rod assembly used in the production of grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and mantel clocks (see H.R. 4738), H2125 [25AP]

——— chloroacetic acid, sodium salt (see H.R. 4592), H2066 [24AP]

——— chloroacetone (see H.R. 4704), H2124 [25AP]

——— chlorobenzene (see S. 2694), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5238), H2272 [27AP]

——— chloromethylbenzene (see S. 2715), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4633), H2123 [25AP]

——— chlorophyllin (see H.R. 5581), H2442 [8MY]

——— chlorotrifluoroethylene (see H.R. 4861), H2204 [26AP]

——— chocolate confectionery products filled with caramel or sugar-based paste imported in bulk quantities but ready for consumption in their condition as imported (see H.R. 5038), H2268 [27AP]

——— chocolate crumb imported in bulk quantities (see H.R. 5037), H2268 [27AP]

——— chromate(4-), [7-amino-3-[(3-chloro-2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonato(3-)][6-amino-4-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxy 5-nitro-3-[(sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonato(4-)]-, tetrasodium (P 96-1335) (see H.R. 5146), H2270 [27AP]

——— cinnamic acid (see S. 2352), S2731 [25AP]

——— cis-3-hexen-1-ol (see S. 2431), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5170), H2271 [27AP]

——— citronitile (see S. 2964), S2967 [8MY]

——— clarify classification of recreational performance outerwear (see S. 3073), S3042 [9MY]

——— clarify duty on sanitary towels and tampons, diapers and diaper liners for babies, and similar articles, of any material (see S. 2545), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5496), H2319 [7MY]

——— clearcoat lacquer (see S. 2495), S2823 [26AP]

——— clock movements (see S. 2339), S2655 [24AP] (see H.R. 4739), H2125 [25AP]

——— clodinafop (see H.R. 4479), H2039 [23AP]

——— clodinafop-propargyl (see S. 2626), S2924 [7MY]

——— clomazone (see H.R. 5404), H2318 [7MY]

——— cloquintocet-mexyl (see S. 2632), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4507), H2064 [24AP]

——— clothianidin (see S. 3015), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4576), H2066 [24AP] (see H.R. 5352), H2317 [7MY]

——— clothianidin and bacillus firmus product mixtures (see S. 3008), S2968 [8MY]

——— clothianidin and bacillus firmus strain I–1582 mixtures (see H.R. 4695), H2124 [25AP]

——— clothianidin mixtures (see H.R. 4696), H2124 [25AP]

——— coarse yttrium oxide phosphor (see H.R. 5127), H2270 [27AP]

——— cobaltate (2-) and cobaltate (3-) (see H.R. 3953), H568 [7FE]

——— cobaltate(1-), bis[4-(hydroxy-k O)-3-[2-[2-(hydroxy-k O)-1-naphthalenyl]diazenyl-k N1]benzenesulfonamidato(2-)]-, sodium (1—1) (see S. 3111), S3085 [10MY]

——— coffee brewers with milk frothing capacity (see H.R. 5045), H2268 [27AP]

——— coffeemakers (see S. 2361), S2731 [25AP]

——— color flat panel video monitor screens (see H.R. 5142), H2270 [27AP]

——— combed cashmere yarn or camel hair yarn (see S. 2308), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4523), H2065 [24AP]

——— complete digital process control systems designed for use with steam turbine generator sets for use in AP 1000 nuclear powerplants certified by the NRC (see H.R. 5218), H2272 [27AP]

——— compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (see S. 2530), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4954), H2206 [26AP]

——— C1-3 perfluoroalkyl perfluoromorpholine (see S. 2637), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5597), H2442 [8MY]

——— confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents instead of sugar (see S. 3143), S3086 [10MY]

——— copoly(acrylic acid/itaconic acid) (see S. 2638), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5603), H2442 [8MY]

——— copper oxychloride and copper hydroxide (see H.R. 5460), H2319 [7MY]

——— copper peptide (AHK-Cu) (see S. 2795), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5111), H2270 [27AP]

——— copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1—1) (see S. 2793), S2927 [7MY]

——— copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1–1) (see H.R. 5112), H2270 [27AP]

——— copper phthalocyanine green 7, crude (see S. 2491), S2823 [26AP]

——— cotton shirting fabrics (see H.R. 6265), H5629 [1AU]

——— cotton yarn of combed fibers (see H.R. 5700, 5701), H2566 [9MY]

——— coupon holders (see S. 2957), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5610), H2442 [8MY]

——— create jobs and promote fair trade by increasing duties on certain foreign goods imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 5920), H3660 [7JN]

——— C12-18 alkenes, polymers (TPX) with 4-methyl-1-pentene (see S. 2435), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5174), H2271 [27AP]

——— cupping machines (see H.R. 5809), H3102 [17MY]

——— cupping presses parts (see H.R. 5811), H3102 [17MY]

——— cuprate (4-) (see H.R. 3922), H568 [7FE]

——— cuprate (4-), [2-[[3-[[substituted]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-hydroxy-5-sulfophenyl](substituted)azo], sodium salt (see S. 3112), S3085 [10MY]

——— cyan 1 RO inkjet printing ink (see S. 2605), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4424), H2030 [19AP]

——— cyan 854 inkjet printing ink (see S. 2604), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4423), H2030 [19AP]

——— cyanamide (see S. 2349), S2731 [25AP]

——— cyanuric chloride (see S. 2436), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4836), H2204 [26AP] (see H.R. 5768), H2713 [15MY]

——— cyasorb 1164 (see S. 2902), S2966 [8MY]

——— cyasorb 2908 (see S. 2898), S2966 [8MY]

——— cyasorb 3346 (see S. 2901), S2966 [8MY]

——— cyazofamid (see H.R. 5306), H2274 [27AP]

——— cyclogalbanate (see S. 2963), S2967 [8MY]

——— cyclopentylpropionyl chloride (see S. 2348), S2730 [25AP]

——— cyflufenamid (see S. 2428), S2822 [26AP]

——— cyfluthrin (see S. 3024), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4668), H2124 [25AP]

——— cyhalothrin mixtures (see S. 2955), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4512), H2064 [24AP]

——— cymoxanil and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5032), H2268 [27AP]

——— cypermethrin (see S. 2780), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 3139), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4745), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5084), H2269 (see H.R. 5308), H2274 [27AP] (see H.R. 5349), H2317 [7MY]

——— cyproconazole (see S. 2625), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4744), H2125 [25AP]

——— cyprodinil (see S. 2908), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4510), H2064 [24AP]

——— cyprosulfamide (see H.R. 4699), H2124 [25AP]

——— cyprosulfamide mixtures (see S. 2726), S2925 [7MY]

——— damascenone (see S. 2931), S2967 [8MY]

——— daminozide (see S. 2862), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4784), H2126 [25AP]

——— DAT intermediate (see H.R. 4998), H2267 [27AP]

——— decanedioic acid, bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl) ester (see H.R. 5777), H2713 [15MY]

——— decorative dual wick torches (see H.R. 4649), H2123 [25AP]

——— decorative outdoor bamboo garden torches (see H.R. 4651), H2123 [25AP]

——— decorative outdoor torches (see H.R. 4648), H2123 [25AP]

——— decorative tabletop torch vessels (see H.R. 4647), H2123 [25AP]

——— deltamethrin (see H.R. 4658), H2123 [25AP]

——— DEMBB (see S. 2524), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4475), H2039 [23AP]

——— DEPCT (see H.R. 5006), H2268 [27AP]

——— Desmodur BL 1100/1 (see H.R. 5236), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur E 14 (see H.R. 5230), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur HL BA (see H.R. 5231), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur R-E (see H.R. 5247), H2272 [27AP]

——— Desmodur RF-E (see H.R. 5249), H2273 [27AP]

——— Desmodur VP LS 2078/2 (see H.R. 5233), H2272 [27AP]

——— D-galacto-D-mannan (see S. 2506), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 4945), H2206 [26AP]

——— D-galacto-D-mannan, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride (83589-59-7), 1-propanaminium, 2,3-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (34004-36-9) and water (see S. 2504), S2824 [26AP]

——— diacid modified vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (see H.R. 5517), H2320 [7MY]

——— diaminodecane (see S. 2994), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4855), H2204 [26AP]

——— dianil (see H.R. 5210), H2272 [27AP]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with a layer or layers of certified organic cotton (see S. 2876), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with other fabric layers of either blends of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece (see S. 2875), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton (see S. 2877), S2966 [8MY]

——— diaper shells each having a water-resistant outer layer of laminated knitted fabric of polyester and a lining of mesh fabric wholly of polyester (see S. 2878), S2966 [8MY]

——— dichlormid (see H.R. 5017), H2268 [27AP]

——— dichloroacetyl chloride (see S. 2598), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5504), H2320 [7MY]

——— dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester (see H.R. 4495), H2064 [24AP]

——— dicumyl peroxide (see H.R. 4690), H2124 [25AP]

——— di-cup organic peroxide (see S. 2711), S2925 [7MY]

——— didecanoyl peroxide (see H.R. 5261), H2273 [27AP]

——— diethenyl-benzene polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, sulfonated (see S. 2653), S2924 [7MY]

——— diethyl ketone (see H.R. 4566), H2065 [24AP]

——— diethylaminoethyl-dextran (see S. 2350), S2731 [25AP]

——— difenoconazole (see S. 2907), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4508), H2064 [24AP]

——— difenoconazole and mefenoxam mixtures (see S. 2618), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4514), H2065 [24AP]

——— digital camera lenses (see S. 2408, 2412), S2822 [26AP]

——— diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (see H.R. 5702), H2566 [9MY]

——— dilauroyl peroxide (see H.R. 5260), H2273 [27AP]

——— dimethomorph (see H.R. 5439), H2318 [7MY]

——— dimethyl carbonate (see H.R. 4499), H2064 [24AP]

——— dimethyl carbonate polymer with 1,6-hexanediol copolymer and 2-oxepanone (see S. 2763), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5252), H2273 [27AP]

——— dimethyl dicarbonate (see S. 2697), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5240), H2272 [27AP]

——— dimethyl hydrogen phosphite (see S. 3011), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5343), H2317 [7MY]

——— dimethyl malonate (see S. 3031), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4728), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5003), H2268 [27AP]

——— dimethyl 3,3’-thiodipropionate (see H.R. 4750), H2125 [25AP]

——— dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1, 4-benzenedicarboxylate (see H.R. 5678), H2566 [9MY]

——— dimethylisopropylamine (DMIPA) (see S. 2687), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5378), H2317 [7MY]

——— dinotefuran (see H.R. 4572), H2066 [24AP] (see H.R. 5350), H2317 [7MY]

——— diphenyl sulfide (see H.R. 5004), H2268 [27AP]

——— diphosphoric acid, polymers with ethoxylated reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (see S. 2981), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4862), H2204 [26AP]

——— direct green 91 (see H.R. 3950), H568 [7FE]

——— direct injection fuel injectors (see S. 2329), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4910), H2205 [26AP]

——— direct red 84 (see H.R. 3942), H568 [7FE]

——— direct yellow 119 (see H.R. 5575), H2442 [8MY]

——— Disflamoll DPK (see S. 2718), S2925 [7MY]

——— Disflamoll TOF (see S. 2684), S2925 [7MY]

——— disperse blue 56 (see H.R. 3962), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 77 (see S. 3110), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3925), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 77 mixtures (see H.R. 3969), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 284 (see H.R. 3931, 3961), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse blue 359 (see H.R. 5590), H2442 [8MY]

——— disperse orange 288 (see H.R. 3960), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 60 (see S. 3119), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3917), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 159 (see H.R. 3951), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 311 (see H.R. 3954), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 367, benzo, and acetic acid mixtures (see H.R. 3968), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse red 367 mixtures (see H.R. 3939), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 42 (see H.R. 4755), H2125 [25AP]

——— disperse yellow 64 (see S. 3118), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3918), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 71 (see H.R. 3956), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 184—1 (see H.R. 3947), H568 [7FE]

——— disperse yellow 241 (see H.R. 5589), H2442 [8MY]

——— di-tert-amyl-2’-hydroxyphenyl) benzotriazole (see H.R. 5752), H2713 [15MY]

——— di-tert-butyl polysulfides (see H.R. 4749), H2125 [25AP]

——— diuron and application adjuvants formulations (see H.R. 4498), H2064 [24AP]

——— diuron technical (see H.R. 4674), H2124 [25AP]

——— D-mannose (see S. 3028), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5277), H2273 [27AP]

——— DMDS (see H.R. 4999), H2267 [27AP]

——— dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9atetramethylnaphtho(2,1-b)furan (see S. 2930), S2967 [8MY]

——— dodecyl aniline, mixed isomers (see H.R. 5374), H2317 [7MY]

——— Dragosantol (see S. 2962), S2967 [8MY]

——— drinking glasses (see S. 2536), S2922 [7MY]

——— drive-axles (see S. 2510), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4950), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 5335), H2316 [7MY]

——— dry adhesive copolyamide pellets (see H.R. 4688), H2124 [25AP]

——— dry nickel-metal hydride batteries (see H.R. 5420), H2318 [7MY]

——— dyed acrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4412), H2029 [19AP]

——— dyed polyacrylonitrile staple (see H.R. 4414), H2029 [19AP]

——— e-caprolactone-neopentylglycol copolymer (see S. 2927), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4716), H2124 [25AP]

——— e-caprolactone-2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol polymer (see S. 2939), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4715), H2124 [25AP]

——— economizers for use with certain boilers (see H.R. 5221), H2272 [27AP]

——— educational toys or devices (see S. 2561), S2923 [7MY]

——— E-5-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol (see H.R. 5395), H2318 [7MY]

——— Efka 6225 (see H.R. 5254), H2273 [27AP]

——— electric cooktops (see H.R. 5721), H2645 [10MY]

——— electric dispensing blenders (see H.R. 4809), H2126 [25AP]

——— electric juice extractors (see H.R. 4813, 4814), H2126 [25AP]

——— electric knives (see H.R. 4798), H2126 [25AP]

——— electric skillets (see H.R. 4804), H2126 [25AP]

——— electric wine bottle openers (see S. 2958), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5609), H2442 [8MY]

——— electrical connectors (see S. 2418), S2822 [26AP]

——— electrical transformers (see S. 2805), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5140), H2270 [27AP]

——— electrically operated pencil sharpeners (see H.R. 5508), H2320 [7MY]

——— electromechanical ice shavers (see H.R. 4796), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5046), H2268 [27AP]

——— electronic drawing toys, electronic games, or educational toys cases or containers (see S. 2562), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 3045), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5489), H2319 [7MY]

——— 11-aminoundecanoic acid (see S. 2698), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5452), H2319 [7MY]

——— epoxy molding compounds, of a kind used for encapsulating integrated circuits (see H.R. 5422), H2318 [7MY]

——— eptam technical (see H.R. 5641), H2443 [8MY]

——— esfenvalerate (see H.R. 4501), H2064 [24AP]

——— esfenvalerate technical (see S. 2610), S2923 [7MY]

——— ester gum 10D from China (see H.R. 5290), H2273 [27AP]

——— ethalfluralin (see H.R. 5015), H2268 [27AP]

——— ethanediamide, N-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-N’-(4-isodecylphenyl)- (see S. 3169), S3087 [10MY] (see H.R. 5148), H2270 [27AP] (see H.R. 5327), H2316 [7MY]

——— ethanol, 2,2’-[[4-[2-(3,5-dinitro-2-thienyl)diazenyl]phenyl]imino]bis-, 1,1’-diacetate (see S. 3108), S3085 [10MY]

——— ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl- (see H.R. 5659), H2566 [9MY]

——— ethanoyl chloride (see S. 3172), S3087 [10MY]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced (see S. 3033), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4852), H2204 [26AP]

——— ethene, tetrafluoro, oxidized, polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced, ethoxylated (see S. 2985), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4866), H2204 [26AP]

——— ethene,1 chloro-1,2,2-trifluoro (see S. 3005), S2968 [8MY]

——— ethofumesate mixtures (see H.R. 4698), H2124 [25AP]

——— ethoxyquin (see H.R. 5443), H2318 [7MY]

——— ethyl pyruvate (see H.R. 5680), H2566 [9MY]

——— ethyl salicilate (see S. 2976), S2967 [8MY]

——— ethyl 3-amino-4,4,4-trifluorocrotonate (see H.R. 4570), H2065 [24AP]

——— ethyl 2-(isocyanatosulfonyl)benzoate (see S. 2614), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4431), H2030 [19AP]

——— ethylene-propylene polymer (see S. 2486), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4942), H2206 [26AP]

——— ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) (see H.R. 4890), H2205 [26AP]

——— ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers (see H.R. 4636), H2123 [25AP]

——— ethylhexylglycerine (see H.R. 5318), H2274 [27AP]

——— etoxazole (see H.R. 5353), H2317 [7MY]

——— etridiazole (see S. 2871), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4789), H2126 [25AP]

——— europium oxide (see S. 2744), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5179), H2271 [27AP]

——— extrusion presses (see H.R. 5458), H2319 [7MY]

——— eyelash curlers (see S. 3147), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4656), H2123 [25AP]

——— fabrics of man-made fibers consisting of one or two layers of expanded poly-tetrafluoroethylene sheeting layered between an outer knit fabric wholly of nylon and another outer woven fabric (see S. 2874), S2965 [8MY]

——— fairway wood heads (see S. 2809), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5552), H2441 [8MY]

——— famoxadone, cymoxanil, and application adjuvants (see S. 2609), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5679), H2566 [9MY]

——— Fastac (see H.R. 4692), H2124 [25AP]

——— fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device (see S. 2806), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5255), H2273 [27AP]

——— fatty acids, C12-21 and C18-unsatd., 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidol esters and polyethylene or polypropylene or 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, hexadecyl ester mixtures (see H.R. 5268), H2273 [27AP]

——— fenamidone (see S. 3135), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4460), H2030 [19AP]

——— fenazaquin mixtures (see H.R. 5642), H2443 [8MY]

——— fenbuconazole (see H.R. 5008), H2268 [27AP]

——— fenhexamid (see S. 3133), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4682), H2124 [25AP]

——— fenoxaprop-p-ethyl, pyrasulfotole, bromoxynil octanoate, bromoxynil heptanoate, and mefenpyr-diethyl mixtures (see S. 3012, 3022), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5258), H2273 [27AP]

——— fenpropathrin (see H.R. 5351), H2317 [7MY]

——— fenpyroximate (see S. 2599), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4439), H2030 [19AP]

——— ferroboron (see H.R. 5780), H2713 [15MY]

——— ferroniobium (see S. 2380), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 2673), S2925 [7MY]

——— fiberglass sheets used in flooring (see S. 2708), S2925 [7MY]

——— filament polyester, foam-backed window shade material in a plain weave (see H.R. 5201), H2272 [27AP]

——— filament polyester window shade material in a modified basket weave (see H.R. 5199), H2272 [27AP]

——— fipronil (see H.R. 5438), H2318 [7MY]

——— fireworks, display or special fireworks (see S. 2464), S2823 [26AP]

——— fireworks, other than display or special fireworks (see S. 2463), S2823 [26AP]

——— fishing reels (see S. 3195), S3234 [16MY] (see H.R. 4650), H2123 [25AP]

——— fitness equipment (see S. 3184), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 5818), H3103 [17MY]

——— 5-amino-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethanamine, 1,3-butanediol and 1,1’methylenebis[4-isocyanatocyclohexane], Me Et ketone oxime- polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether blocked hexanedioic acid, dihydrazide polymer (see S. 2773), S2926 [7MY]

——— 5-chloro-1-indanone (see H.R. 4500), H2064 [24AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide (see S. 2828), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5059), H2269 [27AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide (see S. 2829), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5057), H2269 [27AP]

——— 5-ethylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4571), H2065 [24AP]

——— 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4561), H2065 [24AP]

——— 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester (see H.R. 4581), H2066 [24AP]

——— 5(1,1-dimethylheptyl) resorcinol (see S. 2736), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5087), H2269 [27AP]

——— flonicamid (see H.R. 5402), H2318 [7MY]

——— floor coverings and mats used for temporary cushioning for children and adults (see S. 2585), S2923 [7MY]

——— flubendiamide (see S. 2617), S2924 [7MY] (see S. 3132, 3162), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4665), H2124 [25AP]

——— flubendiamide mixtures (see H.R. 4677), H2124 [25AP]

——— fludioxonil (see S. 2627), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4708), H2124 [25AP]

——— flumioxazin (see H.R. 5355), H2317 [7MY]

——— fluopicolide (see S. 3134), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4683), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram (see S. 3130), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4684), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2681), S2925 [7MY]

——— fluopyram and prothioconazole mixtures (see S. 2719), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4679), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and pyrimethanil mixtures (see S. 2721), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4681), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram and tebuconazole mixtures (see S. 2680), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4914), H2205 [26AP]

——— fluopyram and trifloxystrobin mixtures (see S. 2720), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4680), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluopyram mixtures (see H.R. 4678), H2124 [25AP]

——— fluorescent brightener CBS-X (see H.R. 5761), H2713 [15MY]

——— fluoroalkyl acrylic copolymerisates dispersed in water (see H.R. 4838), H2204 [26AP]

——— fluoropolymers (see H.R. 5694), H2566 [9MY]

——— fluoropolymers containing 95 percent or more by weight of the monomer units tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride (see S. 2641), S2924 [7MY]

——— fluthiacet-methyl technical (see H.R. 4613), H2067 [24AP]

——— flutolanil (see S. 2601), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4432), H2030 [19AP]

——— food choppers (see S. 2360), S2731 [25AP]

——— food processors (see S. 2359), S2731 [25AP]

——— footwear (see H.R. 5426), H2318 [7MY] (see H.R. 5559, 5564), H2442 [8MY]

——— footwear consisting of an outer sole affixed to an incomplete or unfinished upper (see S. 2883), S2966 [8MY]

——— footwear with open toes or open heels or of the slip-on type (see S. 3068), S3042 [9MY]

——— footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle, other than work footwear (see H.R. 5425), H2318 [7MY]

——— footwear with uppers of vegetable fibers (see H.R. 5617, 5619), H2443 [8MY]

——— forged ring gear components and certain other parts of crankshafts and connecting rods (see S. 2511), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5336), H2316 [7MY]

——— forged steel crankshafts (see S. 2914), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5525), H2320 [7MY]

——— formaldehyde, polymer with methylphenol, 2-hydroxy-3[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]propyl ether and formaldehyde, polymer with (chloromethyl) oxirane and methylphenol, 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate 2-propenoate (see S. 2537), S2922 [7MY]

——— formaldehyde polymers with aniline and with 4,4’-methylendianiline mixtures (see S. 2738), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5041), H2268 [27AP]

——— formulated product containing propyzamide as the active ingredient (see H.R. 5011), H2268 [27AP]

——— fosamine (see S. 2513), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5621), H2443 [8MY]

——— fosetyl-Al (see S. 2704), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4466), H2030 [19AP]

——— 4,8-dicyclohexyl -6-2,10-dimethyl -12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]- dioxaphosphocin (see S. 2478), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4934), H2206 [26AP]

——— 4,4’-butylidenebis [3-methyl 6 tert butylphenol] (see S. 2863), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4781), H2126 [25AP]

——— 4,4’-diamino-2,2’-stilbenedisulfonic acid (see H.R. 5917), H3660 [7JN]

——— 4,4’-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone (see S. 2980), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4863), H2204 [26AP]

——— 4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanone (see H.R. 5026), H2268 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) (see S. 2860), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4791), H2126 [25AP]

——— 4,4’-oxydianiline (see S. 2754), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5264), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-oxydiphthalic anhydride (see S. 2498), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5266), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-sulfonyldiphenol (see H.R. 5267), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4,4’-thiobis[2-(1,1-di-methylethyl)-5-methyl-phenol] (see S. 2866), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4777), H2126 [25AP]

——— 4,6-dimethyl-2-pyrimidinamine (see H.R. 4556), H2065 [24AP]

——— 4 ethoxy 1,1,1 trifluoro 3 butene-2-one (see H.R. 5014), H2268 [27AP]

——— 4-acetyltoluene (see H.R. 5547), H2441 [8MY]

——— 4-aminobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5585), H2442 [8MY]

——— 4-bromobenzyl bromide (see S. 2734), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5088), H2269 [27AP]

——— 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (see S. 3021), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4686), H2124 [25AP]

——— 4-chloro-1,8-naphthalic anhydride (see H.R. 5289), H2273 [27AP]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro- a,a,a- trifluorotoluene (see S. 3099), S3085 [10MY]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-,,-trifluorotoluene (see H.R. 4517), H2065 [24AP]

——— 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (see S. 2623), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5228), H2272 [27AP]

——— 4-chloro-2-nitroaniline (see H.R. 4930), H2206 [26AP]

——— 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5577), H2442 [8MY]

——— 4-hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 5064), H2269 [27AP]

——— 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (see H.R. 5755), H2713 [15MY]

——— 4’-methoxy-2,2’,4-trimethyl diphenylamine (see S. 2336), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4733), H2125 [25AP]

——— 4-methoxy-2-methyldiphenylamine (see S. 2328), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4732), H2125 [25AP]

——— 4-nitrobenzoyl chloride (see H.R. 5754), H2713 [15MY]

——— 4-(1-thoxyethoxy) styrene-4- (t-butylcarbonyloxy) styrene-4-hydroxystyrene copolymer (see H.R. 5363), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-oxo-4-p-tolybutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM Salt) (see H.R. 5109), H2270 [27AP]

——— 4-oxo-4-p-tolylbutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM salt) (see S. 2794), S2927 [7MY]

——— 4-propylbenzaldehyde (see H.R. 4354), H1845 [16AP]

——— 4-sulfo-1,8-naphthalic anhydride potassium salt (see H.R. 5372), H2317 [7MY]

——— 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine salt (see H.R. 4491), H2064 [24AP]

——— 4-vinylbenzenesulfonic acid, lithium salt (see S. 2480), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5511), H2320 [7MY]

——— 4-vinylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt hydrate (see S. 2482), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5509), H2320 [7MY]

——— frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like (see S. 2488), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4443), H2030 [19AP]

——— frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like, the foregoing of plastics (see H.R. 4444), H2030 [19AP]

——— Frequency herbicide (see H.R. 4691), H2124 [25AP]

——— Frescolat MGA (see S. 2967), S2967 [8MY]

——— Frescolat ML (see S. 2968), S2967 [8MY]

——— frit rings composed of dysprosium oxide, dysprosium monosilicate, and mullite (see S. 2849), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5473), H2319 [7MY]

——— frozen treat makers (see H.R. 4807), H2126 [25AP]

——— fuel injection pumps (see S. 2910), S2966 [8MY]

——— fuel injection pumps (for compression-ignition engines) functional in a common rail fuel system (see H.R. 5527), H2320 [7MY]

——— fuel injectors each functional in a common rail fuel system (see S. 2912), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5523), H2320 [7MY]

——— fungicide mixtures (see H.R. 5020), H2268 [27AP]

——— gadolinium oxide (see S. 2741), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5183), H2271 [27AP]

——— gallery (see H.R. 5019), H2268 [27AP]

——— gallium unwrought (see S. 2460), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4925), H2206 [26AP]

——— gear boxes (see H.R. 4952), H2206 [26AP]

——— gearing, gear box, and other speed changer parts (see H.R. 5623), H2443 [8MY]

——— germanium oxides (see S. 2459), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4924), H2205 [26AP]

——— germanium unwrought (see S. 2458), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4923), H2205 [26AP]

——— ginger extracted oleoresin (see S. 2392), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4961), H2206 [26AP]

——— girls’ footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather, not covering the ankle (see H.R. 5424), H2318 [7MY]

——— girls’ knitted or crocheted shorts of synthetic fibers (see S. 3064), S3042 [9MY]

——— girls’ knitted or crocheted trousers and breeches of synthetic fibers (see S. 3060), S3042 [9MY]

——— girls’ shorts (see H.R. 5557), H2442 [8MY]

——— girls’ trousers and breeches (see H.R. 5558), H2442 [8MY]

——— glass fibers and articles thereof (see H.R. 4830), H2204 [26AP]

——— glass snow globes (see S. 2881), S2966 [8MY]

——— glufosinate-ammonium (GA) (see S. 2356), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4736), H2125 [25AP]

——— glyoxylic acid (see S. 2520), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4440), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 4595), H2066 [24AP]

——— golf bag bodies (see S. 2872), S2965 [8MY]

——— golf bags (see H.R. 5637), H2443 [8MY]

——— golf club driver heads (see S. 2808), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5551), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf club iron heads (see S. 2810), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5553), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf club putter heads (see S. 2575), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5554), H2441 [8MY]

——— golf wedge club heads (see S. 2811), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5555), H2442 [8MY]

——— Grilamid TR 90 (see H.R. 5918), H3660 [7JN]

——— Grilbond IL 6-50%F (see H.R. 5919), H3660 [7JN]

——— grill brushes (see H.R. 4646), H2123 [25AP]

——— hand operated globe type valves of steel approved for use in nuclear facilities (see H.R. 5222, 5223, 5224), H2272 [27AP]

——— hand tools designed for securing plastic fasteners (see S. 2807), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5256), H2273 [27AP]

——— handheld electric can openers (see H.R. 4799), H2126 [25AP]

——— handheld food blenders (see S. 2363), S2731 [25AP]

——— HAS (see S. 2899), S2966 [8MY]

——— headphones, AC adapters, and protective cases of molded silicone (see S. 2567), S2923 [7MY]

——— helical springs not suitable for use in motor-vehicle suspension, of iron or steel wire (see H.R. 5216), H2272 [27AP]

——— helional (see S. 2432), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5169), H2271 [27AP]

——— helium (see S. 2735), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5075), H2269 [27AP]

——— helvetolide (see S. 2928), S2966 [8MY]

——— hexadecyl (see H.R. 5065), H2269 [27AP]

——— hexane, 1,6-dichloro- (see S. 2896), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5676), H2566 [9MY]

——— hexythiazox technical (see H.R. 5639), H2443 [8MY]

——— high pressure fuel pumps (see S. 2335), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4908), H2205 [26AP]

——— high-performance loudspeakers (see S. 2804), S2927 [7MY]

——— himic anhydride (see H.R. 5214), H2272 [27AP]

——— hirvenal (see S. 2929), S2967 [8MY]

——— horizontally-oriented lead shot machines (see H.R. 5808), H3102 [17MY]

——— Hostanox P-EPQ (see S. 3168), S3087 [10MY]

——— Hostapur SAS (see S. 3142), S3086 [10MY]

——— Hostavin 3055 (see S. 3170), S3087 [10MY]

——— Hostavin 3058 (see S. 3141), S3086 [10MY]

——— HPHP (see H.R. 5293), H2273 [27AP]

——— huron yellow dye (see S. 2549), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5385), H2317 [7MY]

——— hybrid electric vehicle inverters (see S. 2330), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4909), H2205 [26AP]

——— hybrid golf club heads (see S. 2812), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5556), H2442 [8MY]

——— hydrazine hydrate, aqueous solution (see S. 2796), S2927 [7MY]

——— hydrolite 5 (see S. 2998), S2968 [8MY]

——— Hydrolite 6 (see S. 2969), S2967 [8MY]

——— hydroxylamine sulfate (see H.R. 5271), H2273 [27AP]

——— imazalil (see S. 2922), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4725, 4734, 4771), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5259), H2273 [27AP]

——— imazalil mixtures and application adjuvants (see S. 2918), S2966 [8MY]

——— imidacloprid (see S. 2385), S2821 [26AP] (see S. 3136), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4876, 4883), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid and cyfluthrin or its b-cyfluthrin isomer mixtures (see S. 2384), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4877), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5565), H2442 [8MY]

——— imidacloprid and thiodicarb mixtures (see S. 2381), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4873), H2205 [26AP]

——— imidacloprid with application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2383), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4875), H2205 [26AP]

——— Imidan technical (see H.R. 5643), H2443 [8MY]

——— imidurea (see H.R. 5760), H2713 [15MY]

——— iminodisuccinate (see S. 2706), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4641), H2123 [25AP]

——— imitation jewelry earrings (see S. 2454), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5178), H2271 [27AP]

——— imitation jewelry necklaces or bracelets (see S. 2455), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5171), H2271 [27AP]

——— increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 3597), S6546 [20SE]

——— indaziflam (see S. 3131, 3161), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4685), H2124 [25AP]

——— indaziflam mixtures (see H.R. 4676), H2124 [25AP]

——— indoxacarb and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5657), H2566 [9MY]

——— infant products (see S. 2559), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4456), H2030 [19AP]

——— inflatable swimming pools (see S. 2959), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5611), H2442 [8MY]

——— injection-molded ABS of PP cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys or electronic games (see S. 3046), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5490), H2319 [7MY]

——— instant print film for analog photography (see S. 2427), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5733), H2645 [10MY]

——— instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities parts or accessories (see H.R. 4393), H1977 [18AP]

——— instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities subassemblies (see H.R. 4392), H1977 [18AP]

——— insulated cable for a voltage of less than or equal to 1000 volts (see H.R. 5417), H2318 [7MY]

——— insulated food or beverage bags with outer surface of man made fiber, with removable inner liner of hard plastic (see S. 2579, 2580), S2923 [7MY]

——— Interam mats (see H.R. 5692), H2566 [9MY]

——— invisible blue dye (see S. 2550), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5386), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin and adsorbent (see H.R. 5082), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, iminodiacetic acid, sodium form (see H.R. 4881), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thio functionalized (see S. 2657), S2924 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with ethenylbenzene, aminophosphonic acid, sodium form (see H.R. 4882), H2205 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resin of benzene, diethenyl, polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, chloromethylated, trimethylaminoquaternized (see S. 2683), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5076), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder (see H.R. 4880), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5347), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of methacrylic acid cross-linked with divinylbenzene, potassium ionic form (see S. 2656), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5077), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene (see H.R. 5360), H2317 [7MY]

——— ion-exchange resin-methanamine, N methyl reaction products with chloromethylated divinylbenzene-styrene polymer (see S. 2658), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5081), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resins (see S. 3030), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4843, 4844), H2204 [26AP]

——— ion-exchange resins consisting of copolymers of acrylic acid and diethylene glycol divinyl ether (see S. 3029), S2968 [8MY]

——— ipconazole (see S. 2853), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4783), H2126 [25AP]

——— iprodione (see H.R. 5403), H2318 [7MY]

——— isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its sodium salt (see H.R. 4601), H2066 [24AP]

——— isononylamine (see H.R. 5373), H2317 [7MY]

——— isophthalic acid (see H.R. 5296), H2273 [27AP]

——— isoviolanthrone crude dry presscake (see H.R. 5369), H2317 [7MY]

——— isoxadifen-ethyl (see H.R. 4667), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5462), H2319 [7MY]

——— isoxaflutole (see H.R. 4575), H2066 [24AP]

——— isoxaflutole and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see H.R. 4577), H2066 [24AP]

——— knit garments with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3063), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4985), H2267 [27AP]

——— knit tank tops with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3062), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4984), H2267 [27AP]

——— knitted or crocheted fabrics (see H.R. 5539), H2320 [7MY]

——— knitted or crocheted fabrics containing elastomeric yarn (see S. 2743), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5036), H2268 [27AP]

——— knitted or crocheted fabrics of dyed cotton of single knit construction (see H.R. 3926), H568 [7FE]

——— Lambda-Cy (see S. 2766), S2926 [7MY]

——— lambda-cyhalothrin mixtures (see H.R. 5449), H2318 [7MY]

——— lamps used in liquid chromatographs or spectrophotometry (see H.R. 4429), H2030 [19AP]

——— lanthanum, cerium, and terbium phosphates mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2747), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5180), H2271 [27AP]

——— lanthanum oxide (see S. 2742), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5184), H2271 [27AP]

——— lanthanum phosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5726), H2645 [10MY]

——— lanthanum phosphate phosphor (see H.R. 5125), H2270 [27AP]

——— lanthanum phosphate phosphor, activated by cerium and terbium (see S. 2553), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5122), H2270 [27AP]

——— Laromer PE 55 F (see S. 2532), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5328), H2316 [7MY]

——— lead-acid storage 12-volt batteries (see H.R. 5414), H2318 [7MY]

——— leucoquinizarin (see H.R. 4356), H1845 [16AP]

——— Levapren-Levamel (see S. 2707), S2925 [7MY]

——— licorice extract (see S. 2937), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4868), H2204 [26AP]

——— licorice extract derivatives (see S. 2938), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4867), H2204 [26AP]

——— light emitting diode (LED) cooler modules (LCM) (see H.R. 5477), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) display modules (LDM) (see H.R. 5480), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) down light modules (DLM) (see H.R. 5479), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) drivers (see H.R. 5484), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) line modules (see H.R. 5481), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) spot light modules (SLM) (see H.R. 5483), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) Tubular LED (TLED) (see H.R. 5478), H2319 [7MY]

——— light emitting diode (LED) twistable down light modules (TDLM) (see H.R. 5482), H2319 [7MY]

——— lightweight digital camera lenses (see S. 2409, 2410, 2411), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5433, 5434, 5435), H2318 [7MY]

——— linuron (see S. 3034), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4718), H2125 [25AP]

——— liquid crystal display (LCD) panel assemblies (see H.R. 5550), H2441 [8MY]

——— liquid dielectric transformers (see H.R. 5215), H2272 [27AP]

——— liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of top-of-the-stove stainless steel cooking ware from the Republic of Korea (see S. 2893), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5323), H2275 [27AP]

——— liquidation or reliquidation of digital still image video cameras (see S. 2949), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5324), H2275 [27AP]

——— liquid-filled glass bulbs designed for sprinkler systems and other release devices (see S. 2769), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5304), H2274 [27AP]

——— lithium carbonate (see S. 3153), S3086 [10MY]

——— lithium chloride (see S. 3152), S3086 [10MY]

——— lithium-ion batteries (see H.R. 5418), H2318 [7MY]

——— lithium-ion electrical storage batteries (see S. 2334), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4911), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5421), H2318 [7MY]

——— long pile fabrics of man-made fibers (see H.R. 5538), H2320 [7MY]

——— low expansion laboratory glassware (see S. 2462), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5488), H2319 [7MY]

——— low expansion stoppers, lids, and other closures (see S. 2461), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5487), H2319 [7MY]

——— Lucirin TPO (see H.R. 4907), H2205 [26AP]

——— lutetium oxide (see S. 2943), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5627), H2443 [8MY]

——— machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tires (see H.R. 5365, 5366), H2317 [7MY]

——— machinery for molding unvulcanized rubber for tubeless radial tires (see H.R. 5367, 5368), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporous ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thiol functionalized (see H.R. 5083), H2269 [27AP]

——— macroporous poly(divinylbenzene) (see H.R. 5346), H2317 [7MY]

——— macroporus adsorpent polymers (see H.R. 5362), H2317 [7MY]

——— made up articles (see S. 3107), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3923), H568 [7FE]

——— magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (synthetic hydrotalcite) and magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (synthetic hydrotalcite) coated with stearic acid (see S. 2434), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5167), H2271 [27AP]

——— magnesium hydroxide (see H.R. 4794), H2126 [25AP]

——— magnesium peroxide (see S. 2986), S2967 [8MY]

——— magnesium zinc aluminum hydroxide carbonate coated with stearic acid (see S. 2433), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5168), H2271 [27AP]

——— magnetic snaps (see H.R. 5035), H2268 [27AP]

——— majantol (see S. 2997), S2968 [8MY]

——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 6307), H5705 [2AU]

——— mandipropamid (see S. 2521), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4706), H2124 [25AP]

——— manganese ferrite carrier covered with acrylic resin (see S. 3071), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5340), H2317 [7MY]

——— manganese flake (see S. 2379), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5469), H2319 [7MY]

——— manicure and pedicure sets (see S. 3148), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4654), H2123 [25AP]

——— man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags (see H.R. 4975), H2267 [27AP]

——— manufacturing equipment (see H.R. 4840, 4841, 4842), H2204 [26AP] (see H.R. 5047, 5048), H2268 [27AP]

——— MCPA-2-ethylhexyl (see H.R. 5012), H2268 [27AP]

——— MCPB acid and MCPB sodium salt (see H.R. 4492), H2064 [24AP]

——— measuring or checking instruments parts and accessories (see S. 2555), S2922 [7MY]

——— mechanics’ work gloves (see S. 2568, 2569, 2570, 2571, 2574), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5189, 5190, 5191, 5192, 5193), H2271 [27AP]

——— men’s footwear (see H.R. 4502, 4503), H2064 [24AP] (see H.R. 4927, 4928), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 5427), H2318 [7MY]

——— men’s footwear, covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3037, 3039), S3041 [9MY]

——— men’s footwear, not covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3036, 3038), S3041 [9MY]

——— men’s footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3041, 3042), S3041 [9MY]

——— men’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle, other than work footwear (see H.R. 5423), H2318 [7MY]

——— men’s leathered footwear (see S. 3056, 3058), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4994, 4995), H2267 [27AP]

——— menthol-D (see S. 2970), S2967 [8MY]

——— Mesamoll (see H.R. 4642), H2123 [25AP]

——— mesosulfuron-methyl (see S. 3009), S2968 [8MY]

——— mesosulfuron-methyl product mixtures (see H.R. 5257), H2273 [27AP]

——— mesotrione (see S. 2525), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4473), H2039 [23AP]

——— metal halide lamps designed for use in video projectors (see S. 2573), S2923 [7MY]

——— metal iodide pellets (see S. 2445), S2822 [26AP]

——— metal screw type bases designed for high intensity discharge lamps (see S. 2845), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5471), H2319 [7MY]

——— metalaxyl-M and L-metalaxylfenoxam (see H.R. 4506), H2064 [24AP]

——— metallic manganese (see S. 2669), S2925 [7MY]

——— metconazole (see H.R. 5437), H2318 [7MY]

——— methane sulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 5450), H2318 [7MY]

——— methanesulfonic acid (see S. 2714), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5451), H2319 [7MY]

——— methanesulfonyl chloride (see S. 2717), S2925 [7MY]

——— methidathion (see S. 2950), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4516), H2065 [24AP]

——— methoxycarbonyl-terminated perfluorinated polyoxymethylene-polyoxyethylene (see S. 2991), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4853), H2204 [26AP]

——— methoxyfenozide (see H.R. 5000), H2267 [27AP]

——— methyl cinnamate (see S. 2975), S2967 [8MY]

——— methyl 4-({[(3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H. 1.2,4-triazol-1-yl)carbonyl]-amino}sulfonyl)-5-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate, isoxaflutole, and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see S. 2382), S2821 [26AP]

——— methyl 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (see S. 2608), S2923 [7MY]

——— methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (see H.R. 5704), H2566 [9MY]

——— methyl methoxyacetate (see H.R. 4565), H2065 [24AP]

——— methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl) -N-methoxycarbanose (see H.R. 5396), H2318 [7MY]

——— methyl salicylate (see S. 2916), S2966 (see S. 2999), S2968 [8MY]

——— methyl sulfanilylcarbamate sodium salt (see S. 2777), S2926 [7MY]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2612), S2924 [7MY]

——— methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5- triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate mixtures (see H.R. 4428), H2030 [19AP]

——— methyl 2-[(4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-4,5-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole-1-carbonyl)sulfamoyl]benzoate, sodium salt (see H.R. 4537), H2065 [24AP]

——— methylated and butylated melamine-formaldehyde polymer (see S. 2659), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5456), H2319 [7MY]

——— methyl-4-trifluoro methoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (see H.R. 5656), H2565 (see H.R. 5671), H2566 [9MY]

——— methylionine (see H.R. 5500), H2319 [7MY]

——— microcrystalline anatase-type titanium dioxide (see H.R. 5196), H2271 [27AP]

——— micro-porous, ultrafine, spherical polyamide powders of polyamide 6; polyamide-12; and polyamide 6, 12 (see S. 2693), S2925 [7MY]

——— microscopes other than optical microscopes (see H.R. 5415), H2318 [7MY]

——— microscopes other than optical microscopes parts and accessories (see H.R. 5416), H2318 [7MY]

——— modacrylic staple fibers (see S. 3121), S3085 (see S. 3122), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4446), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 4542, 4554), H2065 [24AP]

——— modified phenolic resin in alkaline solution (see H.R. 5771), H2713 [15MY]

——— modified vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer (see H.R. 5514), H2320 [7MY]

——— monocarboxylic fatty acids derived from palm oil (see S. 3027), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4721), H2125 [25AP]

——— motor generator units (see S. 2333), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4912), H2205 [26AP]

——— mucochloric acid (see S. 3098), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 4515), H2065 [24AP]

——— muscenone delta (see S. 2932), S2967 [8MY]

——— myclobutanil (see H.R. 5021), H2268 [27AP]

——— N,N-hexane-1,6-diylbis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-phenylpropionamide)) (see S. 2869), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4778), H2126 [25AP]

——— N,N’N’’-[(2,4,5-trioxo-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triyl)tris[methylene(3,5,5-trimetyl-3,1-cyclohexanediyl)]]tris[hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-azepine-1-carboxamide (see S. 2775), S2926 [7MY]

——— nail clippers (see S. 3149), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4655), H2123 [25AP]

——— narrow woven fabrics (see H.R. 5485), H2319 [7MY]

——— n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (butyl benzisothiazoline), 1-hydroxypyridine-2-thione, zinc salt (zinc pyrithione) and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2424), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5316), H2274 [27AP]

——— n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (butyl benzisothiazoline) and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2425), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5317), H2274 [27AP]

——— necklaces or bracelets, other than those containing jadeites or rubies (see S. 2453), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5172), H2271 [27AP]

——— Neo Heliopan Hydro (see S. 2971), S2967 [8MY]

——— neon, compressed (see S. 2941), S2967 [8MY]

——— neononyl acetate (see S. 2982), S2967 [8MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-benzyl aniline (see S. 2751), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5375), H2317 [7MY]

——— n-ethyl-n-(3-sulfobenzyl)aniline (3- [(ethylphenylamino)methyl]-benzenesulfonic acid) (see H.R. 5569), H2442 [8MY]

——— N510 (see S. 2933), S2967 [8MY]

——— N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide (see H.R. 4659), H2124 [25AP]

——— N-[(4-methoxymethyl)-1-phenylmethyl-4-piperidinyl]N-phenylpropanamide-ethanedioate (see S. 2674), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5097), H2269 [27AP]

——— nightlights made of plastic (see S. 2423), S2822 [26AP]

——— 9, 10-anthracenedione, 2-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)- (CAS No. 32588-54-8) and 9,10-anthracenedione, 2-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)- (see S. 2978), S2967 [8MY]

——— (9,10-anthracenedione, 1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxy(4-hydroxyphenyl)-) and (9,10-anthracenedione, 1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxy(4-methoxyphenyl)-) mixtures (see H.R. 3964), H568 [7FE]

——— 9-anthracenecarboxylic acid, (triethoxysilyl)methyl ester (see H.R. 5697), H2566 [9MY]

——— nitroaniline (see S. 2756), S2926 [7MY]

——— N-[methoxy(methylthio)phosphinoyl] acetamide formulation (see S. 2774), S2926 [7MY]

——— NN-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,Ndimethylurea with acrylate rubber mixtures (see H.R. 4937), H2206 [26AP]

——— noils of camel hair (see S. 2314), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4530), H2065 [24AP]

——— non-driving axles (see H.R. 4951), H2206 [26AP]

——— non-threaded articles (fasteners) of iron or steel, nesoi (see H.R. 5315), H2274 [27AP]

——— non-toric shaped polarized materials of 80 mm or less in diameter (see S. 2577), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4872), H2205 [26AP]

——— non-toric shaped polarized materials of more than 80 mm in diameter (see S. 2578), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4870), H2205 [26AP]

——— non-women’s footwear (see H.R. 5429, 5430), H2318 [7MY]

——— non-woven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases (see H.R. 4974), H2267 [27AP]

——— non-woven recycled polyethylene terephthalate (see H.R. 4824), H2203 [26AP]

——— NORBLOC 7966 (see H.R. 4726), H2125 [25AP]

——— normal paraffin M (see H.R. 4758), H2125 [25AP]

——— N-phenyl-N-((trichloromethyl)thio)- benzenesulfonamide, calcium carbonate, and mineral oil mixtures (see H.R. 5763), H2713 [15MY]

——— N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (see H.R. 4763), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5764), H2713 [15MY]

——— n-propyl gallate (see S. 2440), S2822 [26AP]

——— N’-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-N,Ndimethylurea with acrylate rubber mixtures (see S. 2475), S2823 [26AP]

——— N-[2-(2-oxoimidazolidine-1-yl)ethyl]-2-methylacrylamide, methacrylic acid, aminoethyl ethylene urea and hydroquinone mixtures (see S. 2990), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4729), H2125 [25AP]

——— nylon woolpacks used to package wool (see H.R. 5028), H2268 [27AP]

——— Nylostab Seed (see S. 3171), S3087 [10MY]

——— o-acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) (see S. 2758), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 2948), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5276), H2273 [27AP]

——— o-anisidine (see H.R. 5285), H2273 [27AP]

——— occupancy sensors (see S. 2417), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5133), H2270 [27AP]

——— o-chloro-p-toluidine (3-chloro-4-methylaniline) (see S. 2479), S2823 [26AP]

——— octadecyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-4-hydroxphenyl)-propionate (see H.R. 5762), H2713 [15MY]

——— octanoyl chloride (see H.R. 4594), H2066 [24AP]

——— 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with N,NNbis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, cyclized, methosulfate (see H.R. 4835), H2204 [26AP] (see H.R. 5522), H2320 [7MY]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethene, oxidized, polymerized (see S. 2977), S2967 [8MY] (see S. 3032), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4856), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1,1,2-2-tetrafluoroethylene,oxidized, polymerized, reduced (see S. 3007), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4859), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid (see S. 2672), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5090), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1,1’-methylenebis[3(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]urea] (see H.R. 5758), H2713 [15MY]

——— 1,6-diisocyanato-hexane homopolymer, polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-Bu ether blocked (see S. 2779), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5229), H2272 [27AP]

——— 1,6-hexanediamine, N,N‘-Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-, P/W 2,4-dichloro-6-(4-morpholinyl)-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5269), H2273 [27AP]

——— 1,6-hexanediol and 1,5-pentanediol dimethyl carbonate polymer (see S. 2767), S2926 [7MY]

——— 1,6-hexanediol-dimethyl carbonate copolymer (see S. 2765), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5250, 5251), H2273 [27AP]

——— 1,3,5-triazine, 2,4,6-tris(2-propenyloxyl)- (see S. 2895), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5682), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde (see S. 2493), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile (see S. 2619), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4707), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarboxamide, N, N’-bis-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)- (see H.R. 5152), H2270 [27AP]

——— 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (RODA) (see S. 2503), S2824 [26AP] (see H.R. 5265), H2273 [27AP]

——— 1,3-bis(3-methyl-2,5-dioxo-1H-pyrrolinylmethyl)benzene (see H.R. 5765), H2713 [15MY]

——— 1,3-cyclohexanedione (see H.R. 4664), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,3-dibromo-5-dimethylhydantoin (see H.R. 4793), H2126 [25AP]

——— 1,3-dichloropropene mixed isomers (see H.R. 5027), H2268 [27AP]

——— 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene, polymer with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane (see S. 2786), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (see H.R. 5009), H2268 [27AP]

——— 1,3-isobenzofurandione, 5,5’-sulfonylbis-, polymer with 4,4’-methylenebis[2,6-dimethylbenzenamine] (see H.R. 5072), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1,3-propanediaminium, N-[3-[[[dimethyl[3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-pro-penyl)amino]propyl]ammonio]acety ]amino]propyl]-2-hydroxy-N,N,N’,N’,N’-pentamethyl-, trichloride, polymer with 2-propenamide (see S. 2483), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5503), H2319 [7MY]

——— 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (see H.R. 4700), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,2,3-propanetriol, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, methyloxirane and oxirane (see S. 2784), S2927 [7MY]

——— 1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutanesulfonic acid, potassium salt (see H.R. 5232), H2272 [27AP]

——— 1,2-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, polymer with N-butyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinamine and 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5772), H2713 [15MY]

——— 1.4G grade fireworks (see H.R. 4981), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1.3G grade fireworks (see H.R. 4980), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1-acetyl-4-(3-dodecyl-2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (see H.R. 5153), H2270 [27AP]

——— 1-benzyl-4-phenyl-4-piperidine carboxylic acid ethyl ester HCl (see S. 2677), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5096), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1-chloro-2-propanone (see S. 2523), S2922 [7MY]

——— 1-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3[2-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenylsufamoyl] urea (see H.R. 5464), H2319 [7MY]

——— 1H-[1,2,4]triazole (see S. 2678), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4675), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1H-xantheno (see H.R. 3928), H568 [7FE]

——— 1-hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone (see H.R. 5661), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1-methylimidazole (see S. 2792), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5110), H2270 [27AP]

——— 1-naphthyl, N-methylcarbamate (see H.R. 4878), H2205 [26AP]

——— 1-nitroanthraquinone (see H.R. 4357), H1845 [16AP]

——— 1-octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-,(Sp-4-2)-[29H. 31.-phthalocyanine-2-sulfonato(3-)-kN29,kN30,kN31, kN32]cuprate(1-) (see S. 2481), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-ethan-1-one (and isomers) mixture (see S. 2476), S2823 [26AP]

——— 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-ethan-1-one (and isomers) mixtures (see H.R. 5501), H2319 [7MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl- (see H.R. 5655), H2565 [9MY]

——— 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci) (see H.R. 5665), H2566 [9MY]

——— 1-propanonesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone (see H.R. 4598), H2066 [24AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized (see S. 2993), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4977), H2267 [27AP]

——— 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, oxidized, polymerized, reduced hydrolyzed (see S. 2992), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4851), H2204 [26AP]

——— 1-propene, polymer with ethene (see H.R. 4832), H2204 [26AP]

——— (1S)-1,5-anhydro-1-[3-[[5-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-thienyl]methyl] -4-methylphenyl]-D-glucitol (see H.R. 4724), H2125 [25AP]

——— 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-5H-tetrazol-5-one (see S. 2671), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5089), H2269 [27AP]

——— o-nitrophenol (see S. 2522), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4477), H2039 [23AP]

——— open top, electric indoor grills (see H.R. 4812), H2126 [25AP]

——— optical instrument and apparatus parts and accessories (see H.R. 5413), H2318 [7MY]

——— organic pigments and dyes (see H.R. 5063), H2269 [27AP]

——— Orgasol polyamide powders (see H.R. 4689), H2124 [25AP]

——— oryzalin (see S. 2782), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5448), H2318 [7MY]

——— oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer parts and accessories (see H.R. 5411), H2318 [7MY]

——— o-toluidine (see S. 2514), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5155), H2271 (see H.R. 5299), H2273 [27AP]

——— outer soles and heels of rubber or plastics (see H.R. 5486), H2319 [7MY]

——— oxadiazon (see S. 2354), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4737), H2125 [25AP]

——— oxalic acid, diethyl ester (DEO) (see H.R. 4568), H2065 [24AP]

——— oxalic acid, dimethyl ester (DMO) (see H.R. 4567), H2065 [24AP]

——— oxiranemethanol, polymers with reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene (see S. 2989), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4865), H2204 [26AP]

——— oxyfluorfen (see S. 2768), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 3145), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5085), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5465), H2319 [7MY]

——— oysters (other than smoked), prepared or preserved (see S. 2556), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5071), H2269 [27AP]

——— paclobutrazol (see S. 2951), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4703), H2124 [25AP]

——— p-aminobenzamide (4-aminobenzamide) (see S. 2822), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5060), H2269 [27AP]

——— parahydroxybenzoic acid esters and sodium esters (see H.R. 4599), H2066 [24AP]

——— para-methoxyphenol (see S. 2528), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4919), H2205 [26AP]

——— para-nitroaniline (see H.R. 5371), H2317 [7MY]

——— paraquat and emetic mixtures (see S. 2905), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4702), H2124 [25AP]

——— paraquat dichloride (see S. 2857), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4774), H2125 [25AP]

——— paraquat dichloride and inerts (see S. 2858), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4785), H2126 [25AP]

——— parts of frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like (see S. 2507), S2824 [26AP]

——— parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537 (see H.R. 5313), H2274 [27AP]

——— pasta tools (see S. 2358), S2731 [25AP]

——— PCBTF (see S. 2843), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5202), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with a corrosion inhibitor (see H.R. 5208), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with acid acceptor (see S. 2842), S2965 [8MY]

——— PCBTF with an acid acceptor (see H.R. 5204), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with antioxidant (see S. 2841), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5205), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with antistatic (see S. 2852), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5207), H2272 [27AP]

——— PCBTF with corrosion inhibitor (see S. 2844), S2965 [8MY]

——— p-cresidinesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5568), H2442 [8MY]

——— p-dichlorobenzene (see S. 2695), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4748), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5239), H2272 [27AP]

——— Penbotec 400SC (see H.R. 4772), H2125 [25AP]

——— penflufen (see S. 2386), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4879), H2205 [26AP]

——— pentaerythritol tetrakis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) (see H.R. 5757), H2713 [15MY]

——— pentaerythritol tetrakis[3-(dodecylthio)propionate] (see S. 2859), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4776), H2126 [25AP]

——— penthiopyrad technical (see H.R. 4555), H2065 [24AP]

——— pepperoncini prepared or preserved by vinegar (see S. 2891), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5273), H2273 [27AP]

——— pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (see S. 2890), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5274), H2273 [27AP]

——— perfluorobutanesulfonyl fluoride (see S. 2643), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5596), H2442 [8MY]

——— perfluorocarbon amines (see S. 2634), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5693), H2566 [9MY]

——— permethrin (see S. 3020), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4538), H2065 [24AP] (see H.R. 5354), H2317 [7MY]

——— petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins; polyterpenes (see H.R. 5298), H2273 [27AP]

——— PHBA (see S. 2995), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5309), H2274 [27AP]

——— phenmedipham (see S. 2701), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4687), H2124 [25AP]

——— phenol 2,4 -bis(1,1-dimethyl ethyl),-phosphite (3—1) (see H.R. 5774), H2713 [15MY]

——— phenyl esters of C10 C18 alkylsulfonic acids mixtures (see S. 2692), S2925 [7MY]

——— phenyl (4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate (see S. 2611), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4427), H2030 [19AP]

——— phenyl isocyanate (see S. 2665), S2924 [7MY]

——— phenyl salicylate (benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenyl ester) (see H.R. 5287), H2273 [27AP]

——— phenylethyl isobutyrate (see S. 2983), S2967 [8MY]

——— phenylisocyanate (see H.R. 4635), H2123 [25AP]

——— -phenyl-7-(4,4,5,6-tetramentyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-quinoline (OSIP-690520, quinolone boronate) (see H.R. 5786), H2812 [16MY]

——— phenyl-2-pyridyl acetamide (see S. 2728), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5092), H2269 [27AP]

——— phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)- (see H.R. 5664), H2566 [9MY]

——— phosphinic acid, diethyl-, aluminum salt (see H.R. 4834), H2204 [26AP]

——— phosphinic acid, diethyl-, aluminum salt with synergists and encapsulating agents (see H.R. 4833), H2204 [26AP]

——— phosphonic acid, maleic anhydride sodium salt complex (see S. 2987), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5342), H2317 [7MY]

——— phosphonium, tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-, chloride, polymer with urea, phosphonium, tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-, chloride, formaldehyde mixtures (see S. 3013), S2968 [8MY]

——— phosphor blend of yttrium oxide doped with europium, cerium aluminate doped with terbium, and barium aluminate doped with europium (see H.R. 5123), H2270 [27AP]

——— phosphor blend yttrium oxide doped with europium and lanthanum phosphate luminophores (see H.R. 5118), H2270 [27AP]

——— phosphorescent pigment (see S. 2541), S2922 [7MY]

——— phosphoric acid (see H.R. 4436), H2030 [19AP]

——— phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped (see S. 3010), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4922), H2205 [26AP]

——— phosphoric acid, tris (2-ethylhexyl) ester (see S. 2595), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 2868), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4788), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5242), H2272 [27AP]

——— phosphorus sulfochloride (see S. 2699), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5244), H2272 [27AP]

——— phosphorus trichloride with 1,1’-biphenyl and 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol reaction products (see H.R. 5147), H2270 [27AP]

——— photomask blanks (see H.R. 4902), H2205 [26AP]

——— p-hydroxybenzoic acid (see H.R. 4858), H2204 [26AP]

——— picoxystrobin (see S. 2589), S2923 (see S. 2752), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 4888), H2205 [26AP]

——— pigment brown 25 (see H.R. 5149), H2270 [27AP]

——— pigment orange 62 (see H.R. 5150), H2270 [27AP]

——— pigment orange 74 (see H.R. 5689), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment red 185 (see H.R. 5687), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment red 187 (see S. 2831), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4768), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment violet 23 (see S. 2663), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5455), H2319 [7MY]

——— pigment yellow 151 (see S. 3167), S3087 [10MY] (see H.R. 5685), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment yellow 154 (see S. 3165), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5686), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment yellow 175 (see S. 3166), S3087 [10MY] (see H.R. 5688), H2566 [9MY]

——— pigment yellow 180 (see S. 2801), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4769), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment yellow 181 (see S. 2832), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4766), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment yellow 191 (see H.R. 4767), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigment yellow 194 (see H.R. 4765), H2125 [25AP]

——— pigments based on titanium dioxide (see S. 2662), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5457), H2319 [7MY]

——— pile fabrics (see H.R. 5533, 5540), H2320 [7MY]

——— pinoxaden (see S. 2633), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4478), H2039 [23AP]

——— piperazine co-polymerized copolyamide resin high-temperature melt adhesive pellets (see S. 2696), S2925 [7MY]

——— pistons for marine propulsion engines (see S. 2911), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5528), H2320 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASKP1240 (see H.R. 5364), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP0777 (see H.R. 5358), H2317 [7MY]

——— placebos to be used in clinical trials for the drug ASP2408 (see H.R. 5357), H2317 [7MY]

——— plain shaft sputter bearings (see S. 2913), S2966 [8MY]

——— plain shaft sputter bearings without housing (other than spherical bearings) (see H.R. 5526), H2320 [7MY]

——— plaiting material products suitable for use in window shades (see S. 3150, 3151), S3086 [10MY]

——— plastic children’s wallets (see S. 2956), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5606), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic device book style covers (see S. 2581), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5782), H2812 [16MY]

——— plastic device covers and stands (see S. 2584), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5785), H2812 [16MY]

——— plastic fittings composed of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) resin (see S. 2817), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5612), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic laminate sheets (see S. 2485), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5498), H2319 [7MY]

——— plastic lamp-holder housings (see S. 2413), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5138), H2270 [27AP]

——— plastic mesh for filters (see S. 2818), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5594), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (high flow) (see S. 2819), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5595), H2442 [8MY]

——— plastic stylus pens for use with toys (see S. 2566), S2923 [7MY]

——— plasticizers (see H.R. 5241), H2272 [27AP]

——— p-nitrobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5778), H2713 [15MY]

——— p-nitrotoluene (see S. 2691), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4638), H2123 [25AP]

——— polyacrylonitrile tow (see H.R. 4411), H2029 [19AP]

——— polyalkene yellow (4A100) (see H.R. 4932), H2206 [26AP]

——— polycrystalline alumina discharge tubes prefilled with metal halide salts and designated for high intensity discharge lamps (see S. 2851), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5475), H2319 [7MY]

——— polycrystalline alumina tubes and shaped bodies designed for high intensity discharge lamps (see S. 2847), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5470), H2319 [7MY]

——— polycrystalline fibers (see S. 2642), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5604), H2442 [8MY]

——— polyester fiber with tow bundles (see H.R. 4487), H2064 [24AP]

——— polyethylene glycol, C16 C18 fatty acids, and C2 C6 aliphatic hydrocarbons mixtures (see S. 2497), S2823 [26AP]

——— poly(4-(1-isobutoxy ethoxy)styrene-co-4-hydroxystyrene (see H.R. 5348), H2317 [7MY]

——— polyisocyanate cross linking agent products containing triphenylmethane triisocyanate in solvents (see S. 2788), S2927 [7MY]

——— polymer, caprolactone-diethylene glycol (see S. 2925), S2966 [8MY]

——— polymer, e-caprolactone-diethylene glycol (see H.R. 4709), H2124 [25AP]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) (see S. 2690), S2925 [7MY]

——— poly(methyl methacrylate) and zinc acetate mixtures (see S. 3072), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5337), H2316 [7MY]

——— Poly-Pale from China (see H.R. 5291), H2273 [27AP]

——— polypropylene fiber with tow bundles (see H.R. 4486), H2064 [24AP]

——— poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate) (see S. 2689), S2925 [7MY]

——— polytetramethylene ether glycol (see H.R. 5197), H2271 [27AP]

——— poly(toluene diisocyanate) (see S. 2760), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5248), H2273 [27AP]

——— poly(2,2’-bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane) (see S. 2940), S2967 [8MY]

——— poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde) (see S. 2533), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5329), H2316 [7MY]

——— polyvinyl acetate for use in food (see H.R. 5518), H2320 [7MY]

——— poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (see H.R. 5382), H2317 [7MY]

——— polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone mixtures (see S. 2518), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4722), H2125 [25AP]

——— polyvinyl formal resin (see H.R. 4760), H2125 [25AP]

——— porcelain lamp-holder housings (see S. 2414), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5131), H2270 [27AP]

——— portable electric grills (see H.R. 4644), H2123 [25AP]

——— portable gas grills (see H.R. 4653), H2123 [25AP]

——— portable infrared gas grill and cooler combinations (see H.R. 4652), H2123 [25AP]

——— portable personal area mosquito repellents (see S. 2531), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5279), H2273 [27AP]

——— portable slow cookers (see H.R. 4801), H2126 [25AP]

——— potassium decafluoro(pentafluorethyl)cyclohexanesulfonate (see H.R. 4764), H2125 [25AP]

——— potassium 1,3-dioxo-1H,3H-naphthol[1,8-cd]pyran-6-sulfonate (see S. 2753), S2926 [7MY]

——— potassium persulfate encapsulated in cellulose acetate butyrate (see S. 2640), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5601), H2442 [8MY]

——— potassium sorbate (see S. 2439), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5311), H2274 [27AP]

——— power distributors (see H.R. 5419), H2318 [7MY]

——— power electronics boxes and static converter composite units (see S. 2332), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4903), H2205 [26AP]

——— power supplies between 150 watts and 500 watts (see H.R. 5410), H2318 [7MY]

——— preformed iodide pellets or powder composed of iodides of dysprosium, thallium sodium, holmium, thulium and calcium (see S. 2846), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 5472), H2319 [7MY]

——— preparations intended to assist smokers to stop smoking (see S. 3144), S3086 [10MY]

——— Preventol O extra (see S. 2789), S2927 [7MY]

——— Preventol ON extra preservative (see S. 2686), S2925 [7MY]

——— Primid QM-1260 (see H.R. 5921), H3660 [7JN]

——— Primid XL-552 (see H.R. 5922), H3660 [7JN]

——— Problad Plus fungicide (see H.R. 5454), H2319 [7MY]

——— prodiamine (see H.R. 4476), H2039 [23AP]

——— profenofos (see S. 2960), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5505), H2320 [7MY]

——— programmable controllers (see S. 2509), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4955), H2206 [26AP]

——— programmable slow cookers (see H.R. 4808), H2126 [25AP]

——— prohexadione calcium (see H.R. 5442), H2318 [7MY]

——— propargite (see S. 2870), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4775), H2126 [25AP]

——— propiconazole (see S. 2906, 2917), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4701), H2124 [25AP] (see H.R. 5018), H2268 [27AP]

——— propiconazole and 3-iodo-propynol butylcarbamate mixtures and application adjuvants (see S. 2923), S2966 [8MY]

——— propoxur (2-(1-methylethoxy)phenol methylcarbamate) (see S. 3026), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5278), H2273 [27AP]

——— propoxycarbazone-sodium (see S. 3019), S2968 [8MY]

——— propylene glycol alginates (see S. 2837), S2928 [7MY] (see H.R. 5281), H2273 [27AP]

——— prosulfuron (see H.R. 4742), H2125 [25AP]

——— protective cases of molded silicone for toys (see S. 2563), S2923 [7MY]

——— p-toluenesulfonamide (see S. 2426), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5400), H2318 [7MY]

——— p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 5213), H2272 [27AP]

——— p-toluidine (see S. 2484), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 2688), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4637), H2123 [25AP]

——— punching machine parts (see H.R. 5407), H2318 [7MY]

——— pymetrozine (see S. 2630), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4743), H2125 [25AP]

——— pyraclostrobin (see H.R. 5397), H2318 [7MY]

——— pyraflufen-ethyl (see S. 2600), S2923 (see S. 2616), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4434), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrasulfotole (see H.R. 4465), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrasulfotole, bromoxynil octanoate, and bromoxynil heptanoate mixtures, including application adjuvants (see H.R. 4697), H2124 [25AP]

——— pyridaben technical (see H.R. 5640), H2443 [8MY]

——— pyrimethanil (see S. 2700), S2925 [7MY] (see S. 2924), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 4464), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyrithiobac-sodium (see S. 2613), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4430), H2030 [19AP]

——— pyromellitic dianhydride (see S. 2757), S2926 [7MY]

——— pyroxasulfone (see H.R. 4616), H2067 [24AP]

——— quinaldine (see H.R. 4355), H1845 [16AP]

——— quinoline (see H.R. 4996), H2267 [27AP]

——— Quintec (see H.R. 5001), H2268 [27AP]

——— (R,S)—2-((2,6-dimethylphenyl)methoxyacetylamino) propionic acid, methyl ester (see S. 2629), S2924 [7MY]

——— rayon filament tow (see S. 3088), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 4602), H2066 [24AP]

——— rayon staple fibers (see H.R. 4947), H2206 [26AP]

——— reactive black 005 (see H.R. 4588), H2066 [24AP]

——— reactive black 5 (see S. 3106), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3930), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive black 5, benzenesulfonic acid, and 1-naphthalenesulfonic acid mixtures (see H.R. 3967), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive black 31 (see S. 3164), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 5145), H2270 [27AP]

——— reactive blue 19 (see H.R. 3946), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 19 mixtures (see H.R. 3971), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 187 (see H.R. 3955), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 224 (see H.R. 3921), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 235 (see H.R. 5673), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive blue 250 and reactive black 5 mixtures (see H.R. 3966), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive blue 268 (see H.R. 4756), H2125 [25AP]

——— reactive blue 269 (see H.R. 4754), H2125 [25AP]

——— reactive orange 131 (see H.R. 4589), H2066 [24AP]

——— reactive red (see S. 2546), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5391), H2317 [7MY]

——— reactive red 122 (see H.R. 3952), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 123 (see H.R. 3929), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 198 (see H.R. 3932), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 198 and reactive red 239 mixtures (see H.R. 3970), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive red 228 (see H.R. 4752), H2125 [25AP]

——— reactive red 238 (see H.R. 5672), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 264 (see H.R. 5658), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive red 266 (see H.R. 4587), H2066 [24AP]

——— reactive red 267 (see H.R. 5660), H2566 [9MY]

——— reactive yellow 27 (see H.R. 3924), H568 [7FE]

——— reactive yellow 7459 (see H.R. 5681), H2566 [9MY]

——— recombinant staphylococcal protein A (56kDa) (see H.R. 5549), H2441 [8MY]

——— reduced vat blue 1 (see H.R. 3940), H568 [7FE]

——— reliquidation of certain entries of high-density, fiberboard-core laminate wall and floor panels (see S. 2946), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5154), H2271 [27AP]

——— reliquidation of certain entries of industrial nitrocellulose from the United Kingdom (see S. 2936), S2967 [8MY]

——— reliquidation of certain entries of orange juice from Brazil (see S. 2897), S2966 [8MY]

——— reliquidation of certain entries of polyester fleece sheet sets (see S. 2947), S2967 [8MY]

——— resin cement based on calcium carbonate and silicone resins (see H.R. 5115), H2270 [27AP]

——— returned property (see H.R. 5820), H3103 [17MY]

——— reusable grocery bags (see H.R. 5379), H2317 [7MY]

——— rolled glass in sheets (see S. 2679), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5453), H2319 [7MY]

——— rolling backpacks with a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5633), H2443 [8MY]

——— rolling backpacks without a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5634), H2443 [8MY]

——— rolling duffel bags with a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5635), H2443 [8MY]

——— rolling duffel bags without a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5636), H2443 [8MY]

——— rolling travel bags with a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5631), H2443 [8MY]

——— rolling travel bags without a removable backpack or daypack (see H.R. 5632), H2443 [8MY]

——— rooftop cargo bags (see S. 2621), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5034), H2268 [27AP]

——— rosin and resin acids and derivatives thereof (see H.R. 5297), H2273 [27AP]

——— (RS)-1-(B-allyloxy-2,4-dichlorophenethyl)imidazole (see S. 2724), S2925 [7MY]

——— (R)-(+)-2-(4 hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid (see H.R. 5022), H2268 [27AP]

——— rubberized textile fabrics of cotton, other than those of heading 5902 (see H.R. 5541), H2320 [7MY]

——— sandwich toaster grills (see H.R. 4815), H2126 [25AP]

——— screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and similar articles of steel (see H.R. 5312), H2274 [27AP]

——— sector molds and tooling (see H.R. 5049), H2268 [27AP]

——— sedaxane (see H.R. 5506), H2320 [7MY]

——— self-contained, carafeless automatic drip coffeemaker (see H.R. 4811), H2126 [25AP]

——— self-contained, carafeless automatic drip coffeemaker with electronic clock (see H.R. 4810), H2126 [25AP]

——— self-contained, single-element unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic microphones (see H.R. 4821), H2203 [26AP]

——— Sensomer CT–400 (see H.R. 4944), H2206 [26AP]

——— sethoxydim/nicobifen (see H.R. 5463), H2319 [7MY]

——— shopping bags (see H.R. 4822), H2203 [26AP]

——— single serve and full pot coffeemakers (see H.R. 4800), H2126 [25AP]

——— single serve coffeemakers (see H.R. 4802, 4803), H2126 [25AP]

——— single slot toaster and toaster oven combinations (see H.R. 4797), H2126 [25AP]

——— single yarns of viscose rayon (see H.R. 5300, 5301), H2273 [27AP]

——— single-driver sound isolating earphones (see H.R. 4820), H2203 [26AP]

——— 6-amino-5-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid and inert ingredients mixtures (see H.R. 5033), H2268 [27AP]

——— 6-volt batteries (see H.R. 5141), H2270 [27AP]

——— ski boots, cross country ski footwear, and snowboard boots (see S. 2302), S2545 [19AP]

——— ski poles, parts, and accessories (see H.R. 5104), H2270 [27AP]

——— sleeping bag carry cases (see H.R. 4973), H2267 [27AP]

——— slurry (see H.R. 5406), H2318 [7MY]

——— small particle calcium chloride phosphate phosphor (see H.R. 5121), H2270 [27AP]

——— s-metolachlor (see S. 2519), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4474), H2039 [23AP]

——— smoker, roaster, and grill combinations (see H.R. 4645), H2123 [25AP]

——— smooth nonwoven fiberglass sheets (see H.R. 5459), H2319 [7MY]

——— smooth nonwoven fiberglass sheets of a type primarily used as acoustical facing for ceiling panels (see S. 2705), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5510), H2320 [7MY]

——— S-N-alkyl-anilin (see H.R. 5507), H2320 [7MY]

——— sodium alginate (see S. 2836), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5282), H2273 [27AP]

——— sodium benzoate, ODR/FLV Comp (see H.R. 5295), H2273 [27AP]

——— sodium ferrocyanide (see S. 2443), S2822 [26AP]

——— sodium hypophosphite monohydrate (see S. 2437), S2822 (see S. 2456), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 3014), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 5198), H2272 [27AP]

——— sodium monochloroacetate (see S. 3163), S3086 [10MY]

——— sodium petroleum sulfonic acids, sodium salts (see H.R. 4596), H2066 [24AP]

——— sodium thiocyanate (see S. 2492), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4918), H2205 [26AP]

——— solder spheres containing 2 percent or more, by weight, of silver (see H.R. 5405), H2318 [7MY]

——— solvent orange 115, marigold orange (see S. 2542), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5387), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent violet 11 (see H.R. 5587), H2442 [8MY]

——— solvent violet 13 (see H.R. 5579, 5586), H2442 [8MY]

——— solvent yellow 131, fluorescent yellow M, Mohawk (see S. 2543), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5388), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 160—1, Potomac (see S. 2551), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5390), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 163 (see H.R. 3927), H568 [7FE]

——— solvent yellow 195 (see S. 2548), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5392), H2317 [7MY]

——— sorbic acid (see S. 2438), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5310), H2274 [27AP]

——— sound-isolating earphones with multiple balanced armature speakers (see H.R. 4819), H2203 [26AP]

——— specially designed vehicles (see S. 2534), S2922 [7MY]

——— spirodiclofen (see S. 2702), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4461), H2030 [19AP]

——— spiromesifen (see S. 3017), S2968 [8MY] (see S. 3160), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4661), H2124 [25AP]

——— spiromesifen mixtures (see H.R. 4694), H2124 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat (see S. 2722), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4666), H2124 [25AP]

——— spirotetramat mixtures (see H.R. 4672), H2124 [25AP]

——— sports bras with electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that transmits physiological information to a compatible monitor (see S. 3061), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4983), H2267 [27AP]

——— sports footwear (see S. 3069), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5560, 5561, 5562), H2442 [8MY]

——— sports footwear for men with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials (see S. 3065), S3042 [9MY]

——— sports footwear for persons other than men or women (see S. 2399), S2822 [26AP]

——— sports footwear for women (see H.R. 4901), H2205 [26AP]

——— sports footwear with cleats (see S. 3066, 3067), S3042 [9MY]

——— sports footwear with spikes for men (see S. 2400, 2402), S2822 [26AP]

——— sports footwear with spikes for persons other than men (see S. 2403), S2822 [26AP]

——— sports footwear with spikes for women (see S. 2401), S2822 [26AP]

——— spun-bonded, non-woven, high-density polyethylene materials (see H.R. 4823), H2203 [26AP]

——— stainless steel single piece exhaust gas manifolds (see S. 2737), S2926 [7MY]

——— stainless steel single piece exhaust gas manifolds technical correction (see H.R. 4627), H2123 [25AP]

——— standard grade ferroniobium or ferrocolombium (see H.R. 5468), H2319 [7MY]

——— stannic oxide (see S. 2791), S2927 [7MY]

——— staple fibers of rayon, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3092), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 4584), H2066 [24AP]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon (see S. 2838), S2928 [7MY] (see S. 3091), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 4422), H2029 [19AP]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 2592), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 3089, 3090, 3120), S3085 (see S. 3140), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4582, 4583, 4603), H2066 [24AP]

——— stator/rotor parts (see S. 2331), S2601 [23AP] (see H.R. 4904), H2205 [26AP]

——— stop valves each designed to be actuated by steam turbine hydraulic control systems and thermostatically controlled by an electrohydraulic actuator, and parts thereof (see H.R. 5220), H2272 [27AP]

——— strong base anionic resin (see S. 2682), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5080), H2269 [27AP]

——— strontium chloropatite-europium compound (see H.R. 5113), H2270 [27AP]

——— strontium europium halophosphate for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5722), H2645 [10MY]

——— strontium halophosphate doped with europium (see S. 2547), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 5124), H2270 [27AP]

——— strontium magnesium phosphate-tin doped inorganic products (see H.R. 5114), H2270 [27AP]

——— S-(2-benzothiazolyl)-2-(2-amino-thiazol-4-yl)-2-acetoxyimino thioacetate (thioester) (see H.R. 5698), H2566 [9MY]

——— styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene beads with low ash (see S. 2655), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5073), H2269 [27AP]

——— subassemblies for measuring equipment for telecommunications (see S. 2586), S2923 [7MY]

——— substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines isomeric mixtures (see H.R. 5668), H2566 [9MY]

——— sulfentrazone (see H.R. 4615), H2067 [24AP]

——— sulfur black 1 (see H.R. 4839), H2204 [26AP]

——— surge protectors (see S. 2420), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5134), H2270 [27AP]

——— suspension system stabilizer bars (see S. 3044), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5819), H3103 [17MY]

——— Sylobloc K-200 (see H.R. 5292), H2273 [27AP]

——— synthetic and natural beta carotenes (see H.R. 5580), H2442 [8MY]

——— synthetic filament yarns (see S. 2814), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5051), H2269 [27AP]

——— synthetic indigo powder, (3H-indol-3-one, 2-(1,3-dihydro- 3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-) (see H.R. 5570), H2442 [8MY]

——— tamper resistant ground fault circuit interrupters (see S. 2421), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5135), H2270 [27AP]

——— tebufenozide (see S. 2429), S2822 [26AP]

——— tebuthiuron (see H.R. 5013), H2268 [27AP]

——— 10,10’-oxybisphenoxarsine (see H.R. 5361), H2317 [7MY]

——— terbacil (see S. 3035), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 4719), H2125 [25AP]

——— tertiobutyl catechol flakes (see H.R. 4921), H2205 [26AP]

——— tertiobutyl catechol flakes and tertiobutyl catechol with a certain percentage of water or methanol (see S. 2517), S2922 [7MY]

——— tetraacetylethylenediamine with extenders and additives mixtures (see H.R. 4597), H2066 [24AP]

——— tetraconazole (see H.R. 5461), H2319 [7MY]

——— tetraethylammonium perfluoroctanesulfonate (see S. 2716), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5237), H2272 [27AP]

——— tetrahydrothiophene (see H.R. 4747), H2125 [25AP]

——— tetrakis(hydroxymethyl) phosphonium sulfate (see S. 2988), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4723), H2125 [25AP]

——— textile device book style covers (see S. 2582), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5783), H2812 [16MY]

——— textile device covers and stands (see S. 2583), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 5784), H2812 [16MY]

——— textile fabrics of man-made fibers impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane (see H.R. 5536), H2320 [7MY]

——— TFM (see H.R. 4845), H2204 [26AP]

——— thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend (see S. 2405, 2406, 2407), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4521, 4522, 4535), H2065 [24AP]

——— thiacloprid (see S. 2723), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4463), H2030 [19AP]

——— thiamethoxam (see S. 2594), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4437), H2030 [19AP]

——— thiamethoxam, difenoconazole, fludioxonil, and mefenoxam formulations (see S. 2628), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4513), H2064 [24AP]

——— thidiazuron (see S. 2725), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4459), H2030 [19AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl (see H.R. 4660), H2124 [25AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl, isoxadifen-ethyl, and tembotrione mixtures (see H.R. 4579), H2066 [24AP]

——— thiencarbazone-methyl, isoxaflutole, and cyprosulfamide mixtures (see H.R. 4874), H2205 [26AP]

——— thionyl chloride (see S. 2710), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5245), H2272 [27AP]

——— thiophanate methyl (see S. 2787), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5086), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5446), H2318 [7MY]

——— thiophanate methyl and application adjuvants mixtures (see S. 2776), S2926 [7MY]

——— thiourea dioxide (see S. 2441), S2822 [26AP]

——— threaded articles of iron or steel nesoi not bolts, nuts, or screws (see H.R. 5314), H2274 [27AP]

——— 3,5,5-trimethylhexylamine (see S. 2759), S2926 [7MY]

——— 3,5-difluoroaniline (see H.R. 4564), H2065 [24AP]

——— 3,5-dimethyl-1,2-diazole with polymer of hexane-1,6-diyl diisocyanate in organic solvent reaction product (see S. 2770, 2778), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5253), H2273 [27AP]

——— 3,3’,4,4’-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (see S. 2755), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5263), H2273 [27AP]

——— 3,3 dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (see H.R. 4931), H2206 [26AP]

——— 3,3’-dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride ([1,1’-biphenyl]-4,4’-diamino, 3,3’-dichloro-) (see S. 2830), S2927 [7MY]

——— 3,3N dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (see H.R. 5062), H2269 [27AP]

——— (3-acetoxy-3-cyanpropyl)methylphosphinic acid, butyl ester (see S. 2355), S2731 [25AP]

——— 3-amino-4-methylbenzamide (see S. 2823), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5055), H2269 [27AP]

——— 3-amino-1,2-propanediol (see S. 2886), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5066), H2269 [27AP]

——— 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3’,4’,5’- trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide (see H.R. 5394), H2318 [7MY]

——— 3-dodecyl-1-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-2,5-pyrrolid inedione (see H.R. 5151), H2270 [27AP]

——— 3-[8-amino-1-(2-phenyl-quinolin-7-yl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin- 3-yl]-1-methyl-cyclobutanol (OSI-906) (see H.R. 5345, 5356), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-(ethylsulfonyl)-2-pyridinesulfonamide (see H.R. 4612), H2067 [24AP]

——— [3-(4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-4-mesyl-o-tolyl](5-hydroxy- 1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone formulations (see H.R. 5441), H2318 [7MY]

——— 3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one (methylionine) (see S. 2500), S2824 [26AP]

——— 3-methylylbenzyl chloride (see S. 2974), S2967 [8MY]

——— 3-(1-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)cyclobutanone (OSIP-690631, bicyclic intermediate) (see H.R. 5359), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-phthalimidopropionaldehyde (see S. 2351), S2731 [25AP]

——— 3-trifluoromethyl-4-nitrophenol (see S. 2490), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 2873), S2965 [8MY]

——— thymol (see S. 2996), S2968 [8MY]

——— time switches (see S. 2419), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5130), H2270 [27AP]

——— Tinopal (see S. 2888), S2966 [8MY]

——— Tinopal OB CO (see H.R. 4905), H2205 [26AP]

——— titanium dioxide, silica, and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (see S. 3075), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5338), H2316 [7MY]

——— titanium dioxide and decyl(trimethoxy)silane mixtures (see S. 3070), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5339), H2317 [7MY]

——— titanium mononitride (see H.R. 5286), H2273 [27AP]

——— toasters (see S. 2362), S2731 [25AP]

——— tolfenpyrad technical (see S. 2603), S2923 [7MY]

——— tool blocks (see H.R. 5810), H3102 [17MY]

——— topramezone technical (see H.R. 5666), H2566 [9MY]

——— topremazone (see H.R. 5398), H2318 [7MY]

——— toric shaped polarized materials (see S. 2576), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4871), H2205 [26AP]

——— tralopyril (see S. 2920), S2966 [8MY]

——— triacetonamine (see S. 2854), S2965 [8MY]

——— triadimefon (see S. 3016), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4578), H2066 [24AP]

——— triasulfuron (see S. 2596), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4435), H2030 [19AP]

——— triazin mixtures (see H.R. 5663), H2566 [9MY]

——— triethylenediamine (see S. 2729), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5039), H2268 [27AP]

——— triflic acid (see S. 2527), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4442), H2030 [19AP]

——— triflic anhydride (see S. 2526), S2922 [7MY] (see H.R. 4441), H2030 [19AP]

——— trifloxystrobin (see H.R. 4662), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin, clothianidin, carboxin, and metalaxyl mixtures (see H.R. 4580), H2066 [24AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and propiconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4673), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin and prothioconazole mixtures (see H.R. 4670), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxystrobin mixtures (see H.R. 4671), H2124 [25AP]

——— trifloxysulfuron-sodium (see S. 2593), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4438), H2030 [19AP]

——— trifluralin (see H.R. 5025), H2268 [27AP]

——— Trilon MGDA (see S. 2887), S2966 [8MY]

——— trimethylcyclohexanol (see S. 2984), S2967 [8MY]

——— trinexapac-ethyl (see S. 3138), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4511), H2064 [24AP]

——— triphenyltin hydroxide (see H.R. 4494), H2064 [24AP]

——— tris 2-(hydroxy ethyl)-isocyanurate (THEIC) (see H.R. 4761), H2125 [25AP]

——— tris(4-isocyanatophenyl)thiophosphate mixtures (see S. 2762), S2926 [7MY]

——— truck cabs (see S. 2529), S2922 [7MY]

——— tungsten carbide (see S. 2670), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4539), H2065 [24AP]

——— tungsten concentrate (see S. 2666), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4540), H2065 [24AP]

——— tungsten oxide (see S. 2668), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4541), H2065 [24AP]

——— turmeric extracted oleoresin (see S. 2396), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4956), H2206 [26AP]

——— turn or turned footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers of leather (see H.R. 5616), H2443 [8MY]

——— 12-hydroxystearic acid (see S. 2442), S2822 [26AP]

——— 12-volt batteries (see H.R. 5139), H2270 [27AP]

——— twisted viscose rayon yarn (see S. 2935), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5492), H2319 [7MY]

——— 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-1,4-benzenediol (see S. 2867), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4779), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2,5-bis[(1,3-dioxobutyl)amino]benzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 5574), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5 hexanediol (dimethylhexanediol) (see S. 2685), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5377), H2317 [7MY]

——— 2,4-bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (see H.R. 5662), H2566 [9MY]

——— 2,4-dichloroaniline (see S. 3137), S3086 [10MY] (see H.R. 4462), H2030 [19AP]

——— 2,4-dihydroxy-benzophenone (see H.R. 5779), H2713 [15MY]

——— 2,4-disulfobenzaldehyde (see H.R. 5572), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,4-xylidine (see H.R. 5288), H2273 [27AP]

——— 2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3,3’-[carbonylbis(imino-4,1-phenylene-2,1-diazenydiyl)]bis[4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1—4) (see S. 3109), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2,6- xylidine (see H.R. 5584), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2,6-dichloroaniline (see H.R. 5005), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (see H.R. 5548), H2441 [8MY]

——— 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene (see S. 2664), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4634), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid; (see H.R. 5158), H2271 [27AP]

——— 2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4693), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinone (see H.R. 4790), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2,2 -(2,5-thiophenediyl)bis(5-(1,1-dimethylethyl) (see H.R. 5776), H2713 [15MY]

——— [2,2’-bi-1H-indole]-3,3’-diol, potassium sodium salt (see S. 3100), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2,2’-bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane homopolymer (see H.R. 4717), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2,2’-dithiobisbenzothiazole (see H.R. 5766), H2713 [15MY]

——— 2,2’-methylenebis (4 methyl 6 tert butylphenol) (see S. 2864), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4782), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2,2’-(2-methylpropylidene) bis(4,6-dimethylphenol) (see S. 2861), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4780), H2126 [25AP]

——— 2 chloro 1 (3 ethoxy 4 nitrophenoxy) 4 (trifluoromethyl) benzene (see H.R. 5016), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2 methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpyridine (see H.R. 5007), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-acetylbutyrolactone (see S. 2703), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4663), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2-acetylnicotinic acid (see H.R. 4562), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (see H.R. 5010), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-amino-5-cyano-N,3-dimethylbenzamide (see S. 2588), S2923 [7MY] (see H.R. 4887), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-amino-5-sulfobenzoic acid (see H.R. 5573), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazine (see S. 2839), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4611), H2066 [24AP]

——— 2-aminopyridine (see S. 2622), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5227), H2272 [27AP]

——— 2-amino-6-niotrophenol-4-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5576), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-3-cyano thiophene (see H.R. 5588), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-aminotoluene-5-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5583), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile and toluene (see H.R. 4563), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-anthracenesulfonic acid, 1-amino-9,10-dioxo-4-[[3-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]amino]-, sodium salth (1—2) (see S. 3113), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2-benzothiazolythio butanedioic acid (2BBA) (see S. 2790), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5108), H2270 [27AP]

——— 2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (see S. 2676), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 5091), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-butyne-1,4-diol, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane, brominated, dehydrochlorinated, methoxylated and triethyl phosphate (see H.R. 5159), H2271 [27AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl isocyanate (see H.R. 5031), H2268 [27AP]

——— 2-chlorobenzyl chloride (see S. 3018), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4536), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride (see H.R. 4520), H2065 [24AP]

——— 2-chlorotoluene (see S. 2713), S2925 [7MY] (see H.R. 4632), H2123 [25AP]

——— 2-cyanopyridine (see H.R. 4997), H2267 [27AP]

——— 2-cyclo-hexylidene-2-phenyl acetonitrile (see S. 2487), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5499), H2319 [7MY]

——— 2-ethylhexanol (see H.R. 5294), H2273 [27AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate (see H.R. 4488), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl salicylate (see S. 2903), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5068), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-ethylhexylamine (see S. 2761), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5370), H2317 [7MY]

——— 2-(4,6-bis-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-5-(octyloxy)-phenol (see H.R. 5270), H2273 [27AP]

——— 2-hydroxyethyl-n-octyl sulfide (see H.R. 4751), H2125 [25AP]

——— 2-hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (see H.R. 4885), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-mercaptoethanol (see H.R. 4746), H2125 [25AP]

——— 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (see H.R. 4358), H1845 [16AP] (see H.R. 5571), H2442 [8MY]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (see H.R. 4496), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, dimethylamine salt (see H.R. 4490), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-4-methoxy-6-methylamino-1,3,5-triazine (see S. 2840), S2965 [8MY] (see H.R. 4610), H2066 [24AP]

——— 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)oxime (see H.R. 4489), H2064 [24AP]

——— 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5,5’[carobnylbis(imino-4,1-phenylene-2,1-diazenediyl)]bis[8-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-, sodium salt (1—4) (see S. 3116), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2-oxepanone, polymer with aziridine and tetrahydro- 2H-pyran-2-one, dodecanoate ester (see S. 2494), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4941), H2206 [26AP]

——— 2-oxepanone polymer with 1,4-butanediol and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol-blocked (see H.R. 5246), H2272 [27AP]

——— 2-oxepanone polymer with 1,4-butanediol and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-cyclohexane, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol-blocked (see S. 2783), S2927 [7MY]

——— 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (see S. 2904), S2966 [8MY]

——— 2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5067), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol (see H.R. 4640), H2123 [25AP] (see H.R. 4886), H2205 [26AP]

——— 2-phenylphenol sodium salt (see H.R. 4884), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5243), H2272 [27AP]

——— 2-propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene (see S. 2654), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 5074), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5703), H2566 [9MY]

——— 2-propenoic acid, reaction products with o-cresol-epichlorohydrin-formaldehyde polymer and 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1,3-isobenzofurandione (see S. 2538), S2922 [7MY]

——— 2-[2 -hydroxy - 3,5 - di (1,1dimethylbenzyl)phenyl]-2H-benzotriazole (see H.R. 5756), H2713 [15MY]

——— 2-(2’-hydroxy-5’-methacrylyloxyethylphenyl)-2 Hbenzotriazole (see S. 2919), S2966 [8MY]

——— U.S. Government property returned to the U.S. (see H.R. 5821), H3103 [17MY]

——— ultrafine yttrium oxide phosphor (see H.R. 5128), H2270 [27AP]

——— ultraviolet lamps filled with deuterium gas (see S. 2591), S2923 [7MY]

——— undyed acrylic staple fibers (see H.R. 4413), H2029 [19AP]

——— undyed polyacrylonitrile staple (see H.R. 4415), H2029 [19AP]

——— untwisted filament yarns (see S. 2815), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5052), H2269 [27AP]

——— urea resins (see H.R. 4795), H2126 [25AP]

——— used camshafts and crankshafts for diesel engines (see H.R. 4829), H2204 [26AP]

——— used compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (see H.R. 4618), H2067 [24AP]

——— used fuel, lubricating, or cooling medium pumps (see H.R. 4617), H2067 [24AP]

——— used gear boxes (see H.R. 4619), H2067 [24AP]

——— Uvasorb S130 (see H.R. 5773), H2713 [15MY]

——— Uvinul 3039 (see H.R. 4906), H2205 [26AP]

——— vacuum-grade ferroniobium (see S. 2667), S2925 [7MY]

——— vacuum-grade ferroniobium or ferrocolombium (see S. 2378), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5467), H2319 [7MY]

——— vat black 25 (see H.R. 5677), H2566 [9MY]

——— vat blue 66 (see S. 3117), S3085 [10MY] (see H.R. 3919), H568 [7FE]

——— vat violet 10 (see S. 2764), S2926 [7MY]

——— vibration dampeners (see H.R. 5217), H2272 [27AP]

——— vinyl acetate-alkeneoic acid copolymer (see H.R. 5516), H2320 [7MY]

——— vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (see H.R. 5520), H2320 [7MY]

——— vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer (see H.R. 5515), H2320 [7MY]

——— vinyldine fluoride-trifluoroethylene copolymer (see S. 3006), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4860), H2204 [26AP]

——— vinylidene chloride-methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile copolymer (see S. 3003), S2968 [8MY] (see H.R. 4857), H2204 [26AP]

——— viscose rayon yarn (see S. 2934), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5491), H2319 [7MY]

——— volleyballs (see S. 2800), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4712), H2124 [25AP]

——— vulcanized rubber felt-bottom boots for actual use in fishing waders (see S. 2879), S2966 [8MY]

——— vulcanized rubber lug bottom boots for actual use in fishing waders (see S. 2880), S2966 [8MY]

——— warp knit fabrics (see H.R. 5535, 5537), H2320 [7MY]

——— warp knit open-work fabric (see S. 2477), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5497), H2319 [7MY]

——— water-dispersible polyisocyanate products in nexamethylene diisocyanate trimer and cyclohexanamine, N,N-demethyl-, 3-(cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesulfonic acid-blocked 1,6-diisocyanathohexane homopolymer (see S. 2781), S2926 [7MY]

——— white pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2397), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4958), H2206 [26AP]

——— wide angle reflectors (see S. 2650), S2924 [7MY] (see H.R. 4987), H2267 [27AP]

——— wide-range high sensitivity zoom security cameras (see S. 2572), S2923 [7MY]

——— wind turbine generator power panels (see S. 2952), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5494), H2319 [7MY]

——— wind turbine generator switchgear assemblies and panel boards (see S. 2961), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5495), H2319 [7MY]

——— window shade material (see H.R. 4590, 4591), H2066 [24AP]

——— window shade material composed of 100% polyester filaments (see H.R. 5209), H2272 [27AP]

——— window shade material composed of woven fiberglass coated with ethyl vinyl acetate (see H.R. 5206), H2272 [27AP]

——— wire containing 99.9 percent or more by weight of gold and with dopants added to control wirebonding characteristics (see H.R. 5409), H2318 [7MY]

——— women’s belts of leather or composition leather (see S. 2452), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5173), H2271 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear (see S. 2448, 2451), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4504, 4505), H2064 [24AP] (see H.R. 4926, 4929), H2206 [26AP] (see H.R. 5176), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5428, 5431, 5432), H2318 [7MY]

——— women’s footwear, covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3043), S3041 [9MY]

——— women’s footwear covering the ankle (see H.R. 5030), H2268 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather (see S. 3040), S3041 [9MY]

——— women’s footwear not covering the ankle (see H.R. 5029), H2268 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear other than house slippers (see H.R. 5165), H2271 [27AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (see H.R. 4897, 4898), H2205 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastic and uppers of textile materials and leather (see H.R. 4900), H2205 [26AP]

——— women’s leather footwear with non-pigskin uppers (see S. 2446, 2447), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5175, 5177), H2271 [27AP]

——— women’s leathered footwear (see S. 3055, 3057), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 4992, 4993), H2267 [27AP] (see H.R. 5330), H2316 [7MY]

——— women’s nonenumerated footwear (see S. 2449), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5166), H2271 [27AP]

——— women’s nonenumerated footwear with textile uppers (see S. 2450), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 5164), H2271 [27AP]

——— women’s platform footwear (see H.R. 4899), H2205 [26AP]

——— work boots for men (see H.R. 4895), H2205 [26AP]

——— work boots for women (see H.R. 4896), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for men (see H.R. 4891), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for men covering the ankle (see H.R. 4894), H2205 [26AP]

——— work footwear for women (see H.R. 4892), H2205 [26AP] (see H.R. 5618), H2443 [8MY]

——— work footwear for women covering the ankle (see H.R. 4893), H2205 [26AP]

——— woven fabric containing vicuna hair (see S. 2310), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4528), H2065 [24AP]

——— woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, of yarns of different colors (see H.R. 5534), H2320 [7MY]

——— woven fabrics of cotton (see H.R. 3972), H568 [7FE]

——— woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with or solely with man-made filaments (see H.R. 5531), H2320 [7MY]

——— woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn (see H.R. 5532), H2320 [7MY]

——— woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404, of yarns of different colors (see H.R. 5529), H2320 [7MY]

——— woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (see H.R. 5530), H2320 [7MY]

——— woven fiberglass window shade material with acrylic coating (see H.R. 5203), H2272 [27AP]

——— wrist watches (see H.R. 5750), H2713 [15MY]

——— xylidine mixtures (see S. 2745), S2926 [7MY] (see H.R. 5380), H2317 [7MY]

——— yttrium europium oxide for use in the production of fluorescent lamps (see H.R. 5723), H2645 [10MY]

——— yttrium oxide and europium oxide mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2749), S2926 [7MY] (see S. 2945), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 5181), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5628), H2443 [8MY]

——— yttrium oxide phosphor, activated by europium (see S. 2552), S2922 [7MY]

——— yttrium oxides (see S. 2746), S2926 (see S. 2813), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 4770), H2125 [25AP] (see H.R. 5185), H2271 [27AP]

——— yttrium phosphate and cerium phosphate mixtures or coprecipitates (see S. 2944), S2967 [8MY] (see H.R. 4920), H2205 [26AP]

——— zeta-cypermethrin (see H.R. 5401), H2318 [7MY]

——— zinc dicyanato diamine with an elastomer binder of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and ethyl vinyl acetate, and dispersing agents mixtures (see S. 2496), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 4935), H2206 [26AP]

——— zinc diethylphosphinate (see H.R. 4837), H2204 [26AP]

——— zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate (see S. 2785), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 5447), H2318 [7MY]

——— zinc silicate phosphor (see H.R. 5116), H2270 [27AP]

——— zinc sulfide, copper chloride doped (see H.R. 5389), H2317 [7MY]

——— zippered cases of textile materials with textile straps for toys (see S. 2564), S2923 [7MY]

——— zoxamide (see H.R. 5644), H2443 [8MY]

Taxation: deny inclusion of any antidumping or countervailing duties in the determination of the basis of any energy tax credit property (see S. 3610), S6625 [21SE]

——— require the use of domestic property to be eligible for certain tax incentives for solar energy (see S. 3183), S3174 [15MY]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

Territories: extend the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in U.S. insular areas (see H.R. 3979), H640 [8FE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations (see H. Res. 767), H5707 [2AU]

Transportation: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

——— report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S4674 [27JN]

Tunisia: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 719), H4655 [29JN]

U.S.-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade: establish (see H.R. 6539), H6276 [21SE]

Vat black 25 (see H.R. 5677), H2566 [9MY]

Vietnam: prohibit duty-free treatment of imports into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences of the Trade Act (see H.R. 5157), H2271 [27AP]

Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H1803 [29MR]

World Affairs Council of Seattle: anniversary (see H. Res. 545), H726 [14FE]

Briefs

What the Women Say—Killing Them Softly—The Stark Impact of Sanctions on the Lives of Ordinary Iranians: International Civil Society Action Network, H5572–H5575 [1AU]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

Cost Estimates

Export Promotion Reform Act (H.R. 4041): CBO, H3254 [30MY]

E-mails

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Andreas N. Akaras, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, H5092 [23JY]

——— Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Assembly of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Kate Nahapetian, Armenian National Committee of America, H5093 [23JY]

——— Representative Cole, H5094 [23JY]

Factsheets

ManuFACTS—Ex-Im Bank and Export Finance, H2474 [9MY]

Letters

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Countervailing duties application to nonmarket economy countries: C. David Veal, American Shrimp Processors Association, H1169 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense to end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria: several Senators, S1697 [15MR]

Eximbank reauthorization: Andrew N. Liveris, Dow Chemical Co., H2472 [9MY]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, and Kevin Burke, American Apparel & Footwear Association, H2473 [9MY]

——— Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of Washington, H2480 [9MY]

——— David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

——— George Landrith, H2477 [9MY]

——— Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, H2475 [9MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., and William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H2472 [9MY]

——— Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, H2479 [9MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2474 [9MY]

——— R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, H2475 [9MY]

——— Representative Carolyn McCarthy, H2476 [9MY]

——— Representative Yoder, H2477 [9MY]

——— several Governors, H2479 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H2472, H2475 [9MY]

——— several Representatives, H2480 [9MY]

——— Tim Keating, Boeing Co., H2470, H2473 [9MY]

——— Todd O. McCracken, Small Business Exporters Association of the U.S., H2472 [9MY]

Export Promotion Reform Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H3254 [30MY]

——— Frank Vargo, National Association of Manufacturers, H3254 [30MY]

——— John Engler, Business Roundtable (organization), H3255 [30MY]

——— John Hardy, Jr., Coalition for Employment Through Exports, Inc., H3255 [30MY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H3254 [30MY]

——— William A. Reinsch, National Foreign Trade Council, H3255 [30MY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: several Representatives, E1313 [24JY]

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer, and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S3253 [17MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5577 [1AU]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5577 [1AU]

Normal trade relations status with Russia extension: several Russian dissidents, H5974 [13SE]

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Transportation and infrastructure projects funding: Representative Schilling, E911 [30MY]

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement: Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations, H4152 [27JN]

——— Kurt J. Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, H4153 [27JN]

Lists

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control specially designated nationals and blocked persons, H5569 [1AU]

Persons denied access to compassionate drug use by the FDA, E1408 [3AU]

Messages

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma: President Obama, S4890 [11JY], H4810 [11JY]

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for South Sudan: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Argentina: President Obama, S2030 [26MR], H1548 [26MR]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for Gibraltar and the Turks and Caicos Islands: President Obama, S4770 [29JN], H4652 [29JN]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Termination for St. Kitts and Nevis: President Obama, S8299 [20DE], H7384 [20DE]

Generalized System of Preferences Least-Developed Beneficiary Developing Country Designation for Senegal: President Obama, H4652 [29JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S3277 [17MY], H2826 [17MY]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3051 [10MY], S3137 [15MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S5862 [1AU]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7392 [4DE]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7392 [4DE]

Press releases

A4A Commends Important Reforms in Bipartisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Agreement: Airlines for America (A4A) (organization), H2475 [9MY]

ALPA Hails Agreement on Eximbank Reauthorization: Air Line Pilots Association, International, H2474 [9MY]

Ex-Im Bank Support: several organizations, H2467 [9MY]

GAMA Urges Swift Action on Export Import Bank Reauthorization: General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H2475 [9MY]

Levin, McDermott Urge Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Democrats, H2477 [9MY]

New Dems Support Multi-Year Ex-Im Reauthorization: New Democrat Coalition, H2477 [9MY]

New Iran Sanctions Push U.S., Iran Closer Toward War—Friends Committee on National Legislation: Friends Committee on National Legislation, H5570 [1AU]

U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Praises House Leaders for Reaching Deal on Ex-Im: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2475 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Africa: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 4221), E579 [18AP]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

Bahrain: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750 [9MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Business and industry: bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H5757 [10SE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4041 [26JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], H4614 [29JN]

China: allegations of exporting pharmaceuticals containing human flesh, H2335 [8MY]

——— assessment of role in Africa, E516 [30MR]

——— eliminate U.S. assistance, H2807–H2810 [16MY]

——— status of international economic relations, H2197 [26AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H1019 [29FE]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Deficit: U.S. policy, H559 [7FE], H718, H719 [14FE]

Democratic Party: support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Commerce: International Trade Administration funding, H2363 [8MY]

——— International Trade Administration funding for combating unfair trade practices by China, H2363, H2364 [8MY]

——— require that certain actions be taken relative to complaints of nontariff barriers imposed by other countries (H.R. 3112), H1173 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5038–H5040 [19JY], E1298 [23JY]

——— prohibit Cooperative Threat Reduction funding to Russia pending certification that they are not supporting Syria or providing weapons of mass destruction technology to Syria, North Korea, or Iran, H3086, H3094 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H1937 [18AP]

——— expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), E122 [2FE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit export of natural gas, H825, H826 [16FE]

——— prohibit export of natural gas under congressional plan to conduct additional oil and gas lease sales, H5176, H5177 [24JY]

——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H31 [18JA]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H578 [8FE], H1980 [19AP], H2458 [9MY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201–H207 [31JA], H554–H560 [7FE], H715–H722 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116–H2121 [25AP], H6455–H6458 [27NO]

Eximbank: exceptions to required Federal Register notice relative to publication of trade secrets, H2467, H2468 [9MY]

——— reauthorize, H1217 [7MR], H2082 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2459, H2460–H2481 [9MY], E764 [10MY], E798 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), H3444 [5JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 5444), E713 [7MY]

Exports: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 4041), H3252–H3256 [30MY]

——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 5798), E833 [17MY]

FERC: ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, H768, H769, H770 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H746, H752, H753, H757–H759, H761 [15FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3548), H587 [8FE]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

Gold Eagle Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

International economic relations: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum, E1415 [3AU]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H930 [17FE], H5692–H5695 [2AU]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2687–H2693 [15MY], H2794 [16MY], H2816 [17MY], E434 [22MR], E820 [16MY], E827, E828, E836, E838, E839, E840 [17MY], E866 [18MY]

——— strengthen and expand sanctions relative to the supplying of Hamas in Gaza with rockets and missiles to attack Israel, H6524 [29NO]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, H593 [8FE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), H4886 [17JY], H5074 [19JY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5552–H5578 [1AU], H5693 [2AU], E1404, E1407, E1409, E1412, E1415, E1418, E1421 [3AU]

——— threat to block traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, H633 [8FE]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to companies that have failed to pay taxes, have connections to Iran or China, or are outsourcing jobs, and require equipment be made in the U.S., H4852, H4853 [12JY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO], H6374 [15NO], H6401–H6418 [16NO], E1835 [29NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380–H6390 [15NO]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5020 [19JY], H5088–H5096 [23JY], E1313 [24JY], E1478 [11SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: anniversary, E1592, E1646 [21SE]

——— Interagency Trade Enforcement Center funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2360, H2361 [8MY]

——— take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, H6409–H6412 [16NO]

Pacific Metallurgical, Inc.: King County, WA, Executive Exporting Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1507 [13SE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), H6652–H6656 [5DE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H1222 [7MR], H1395 [20MR], H3355 [31MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (H.R. 6342), E1407 [3AU]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H210 [31JA], H563–H566 [7FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H935–H938 [17FE]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status, H1577 [27MR], H4912, H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5136, H5137 [24JY], H5974–H5980 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1098 [20JN]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6330 [13NO], H6374 [15NO], H6401–H6418 [16NO], E1835 [29NO]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), consideration (H. Res. 808), H6380–H6390 [15NO]

——— U.S. policy, H1577 [27MR], H5337 [31JY]

Saakashvili, Mikheil: U.S. visit by Georgian President, E285 [29FE]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2792 [16MY], H2997, H2998, H3005, H3006 [17MY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846 [18MY]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (H.R. 2992), E226 [17FE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E517 [30MR], E532 [16AP], E1247 [12JY]

Tariff: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1165, H1166–H1173 [6MR]

Taxation: repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (H.R. 2280), H161 [25JA]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: encourage increased transparency in negotiations, H5926 [13SE]

Treaties and agreements: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H125 [24JA], H6485 [28NO]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5973 [13SE]

World Affairs Council of Seattle: anniversary (H. Res. 545), E187 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), S1933 [21MR], S2065–S2068 [27MR], S3140 [15MY], S7715 [11DE], S8136 [18DE], S8541, S8542 [30DE]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 2215), unanimous-consent request, S8541 [30DE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, S7653 [6DE]

——— promote U.S. agricultural export programs, S3816 [7JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Business and industry: impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, S7680 [6DE]

——— remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, S7030 [28NO]

Deficit: U.S. policy, S561 [13FE], S824 [16FE], S1608 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S4263 [19JN], S4336 [20JN]

——— move the sugar import quota adjustment date forward in the crop year, S4356 [20JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Economy: express that proposed agricultural legislation not manipulate prices or intefere with the free economy, S4280 [19JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S831 [16FE], S3745 [6JN], S3959 [12JN], S7767 [12DE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S283–S285 [2FE], S8011 [13DE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Eximbank: amend membership of Advisory Committee to include a representative from the textile industry, S1782 [19MR]

——— limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3148–S3150, S3156 [15MY]

——— make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3152–S3154, S3157 [15MY]

——— prohibit financing of projects in countries that hold debt instruments of the U.S., S3156 [15MY]

——— prohibit loans or financing of certain fossil fuel projects or manufacturing of renewable energy products in foreign countries if similar U.S. projects do not receive comparable funding, S3151, S3152, S3157 [15MY]

——— reauthorize, S1686 [15MR], S1763, S1776, S1777, S1782 [19MR], S1817, S1822, S1823, S1830, S1834, S1837, S1841 [20MR], S1885 [21MR], S1972, S1974, S1995 [22MR], S2127 [28MR], S2486 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3146–S3158, S3159 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3051–S3053, S3058, S3062–S3065, S3070 [10MY], S3107, S3123 [14MY], S3137, S3139 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), technical correction (H.R. 5890), S3871 [7JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent agreement, S3122 [14MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), unanimous-consent request, S3069, S3070 [10MY]

——— reform, S2950 [8MY]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

——— repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— require imported catfish be subject to same inspection standards as domestic catfish, S4264 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (S. 3611), S6629 [21SE]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (S. 3444), S5726 [31JY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, S4112 [13JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

Fisheries: make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (S. 3518), S5988 [2AU]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

International economic relations: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S824 [16FE]

Iran: allow humanitarian trade to be exempted from sanctions as long as such trade is licensed by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S5862 [1AU]

——— close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (S. 2058), S2040 [27MR]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

——— exempt from sanctions humanitarian trade licensed by Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S3324 [21MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S. Res. 380), S3253, S3254, S3256–S3258 [17MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S3659 [24MY], S3669 [4JN], S6417 [19SE], S6577–S6583, S6601, S6602 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S6606 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, S3324 [21MY]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses (S. 2101), S2346 [17AP], S3253 [17MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7202, S7206 [29NO], S7282, S7283 [30NO], S7390 [4DE], S8337 [21DE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3253–S3256, S3258 [17MY], S3295, S3317–S3321, S3323 [21MY], S5930 [2AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), House amendment, S5847, S5858–S5863 [1AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316, S3317 [21MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent request, S2065, S2066 [27MR], S3252 [17MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7653, S7660–S7663, S7680 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), motion to proceed, S7392 [4DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent agreement, S7435 [5DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent request, S7644, S7645 [6DE]

Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship: anniversary, S5727 [31JY]

Motor vehicles: domestic sourcing of auto supply parts, S1175 [1MR]

NATO: facilitate U.S. exportation of natural gas to allies (S. 3671), S7977 [12DE]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— formation of foreign trade laws enforcement panel, S561 [13FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: anniversary, S6526 [20SE]

——— provide documents relating to trade negotiations to Members of Congress and their staff upon request (S. 3225), S3517 [23MY]

——— take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (S. 3327), S5126 [18JY]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (S. 3486), S5980 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on oil from foreign sources hostile to U.S. interests and recognize employment impact of increased access to Canadian energy resources, S367 [7FE]

——— dependence on foreign sources, S1707–S1709 [15MR]

——— make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1142 [29FE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

Russia: call for cessation of arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7429–S7445, S7448–S7453 [5DE], S7646, S7653, S7660–S7663, S7680 [6DE], S8067 [17DE], S8356 [21DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), motion to proceed, S7392 [4DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent agreement, S7435 [5DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), unanimous-consent request, S7644, S7645 [6DE]

——— extend normal trade relations status (S. 3285), S5125 [18JY]

Ships and vessels: allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned or crewed vessels, S2145, S2146 [28MR]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities, S4877 [11JY]

——— improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (S. 3218), S3428, S3429 [22MY]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Tariff: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), S1375 [5MR], S1608 [13MR]

——— apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (S. 2153), S1375 [5MR]

Taxation: deny inclusion of any antidumping or countervailing duties in the determination of the basis of any energy tax credit property (S. 3610), S6629 [21SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation, S3167 [15MY], S4194 [14JN]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY]

World Trade Organization: U.S. complaint against China over tariffs on American-made automobile exports, S4814 [10JY]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act Addition of South Sudan to List of Eligible Countries and Third Country Fabric Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568), S6451 [19SE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3568) (S. Rept. 112–227), S6545 [20SE]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 808) (H. Rept. 112–693), H6343 [13NO]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2362) (H. Rept. 112–451), H2029 [19AP]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 52) (S. Rept. 112–132), S131 [26JA]

Nomination of Mark A. Barnett To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

North American Energy Access Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 112–703), H6828 [17DE]

Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3486), S6545 [20SE]

Prevention of Importation of Merchandise Into the U.S. in a Manner That Evades Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3524) (S. Rept. 112–209), S6062 [10SE]

Prohibit Importation of Various Injurious Species of Constrictor Snakes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 511) (H. Rept. 112–691), H6297 [28SE]

Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3210) (H. Rept. 112–604), H4906 [17JY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6156) (H. Rept. 112–632), H5524 [31JY]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3406) (S. Rept. 112–226), S6545 [20SE]

Safeguarding American Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1673) (S. Rept. 112–240), S6894 [26NO]

Strengthen Multilateral Sanctions Regime Against Iran and Expand Sanctions Relative to Energy Sector, Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation, and Human Rights Abuses: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2101), S567 [13FE]

U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6194) (H. Rept. 112–679), H6150 [19SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641) (S. Rept. 112–222), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 112–223), S6545 [20SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 112–224), S6545 [20SE]

Statements

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act: Senator Tim Johnson, S3317 [21MY]

Summaries

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act (H.R. 1905), S3318–S3320 [21MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (H.R. 1905), S5859–S5862 [1AU]

Tables

Jobs supported through Eximbank financing by State, S3147 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

H. Res. 568, express importance of preventing acquisition of Iranian nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 750, Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5552–H5567 [1AU]

H. Res. 808, consideration of H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H6380 [15NO]

H.R. 1905, Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, S3641–S3651 [24MY]

H.R. 2072, Eximbank reauthorization, H2460–H2464 [9MY]

H.R. 2362, Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act, H5088 [23JY]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act, H3252 [30MY]

H.R. 4105, apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries, H1166 [6MR]

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

H.R. 5890, technical correction to H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act, H3444 [5JN]

H.R. 5986, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, H6401–H6404 [16NO]

S. 2153, apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries, S1375 [5MR]

S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S1933 [21MR]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3326, African Growth and Opportunity Act addition of South Sudan to list of eligible countries and third country fabric program extension, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act, S5980–S5983 [2AU], S6667–S6670 [21SE], H6652–H6655 [5DE]

S. 3518, Fair Trade in Seafood Act, S5988 [2AU]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 380, express importance of preventing Iran acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S859 [16FE]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S.J. Res. 41, express importance of preventing Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S6602 [21SE]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENDITURES

Bills and resolutions

Congress: enhance disclosure on information on official foreign travel of Members and employees and impose additional restrictions on such travel (see H.R. 4289), H1740 [28MR]

Reports

Committees, Members of Congress, and Delegations, S352–S357 [6FE], S3093–S3102 [10MY], S5793–S5801 [31JY], S6861–S6868 [15NO], H20 [17JA], H371 [1FE], H684–H690 [9FE], H1097–H1099 [29FE], H1388 [19MR], H2036–H2038 [23AP], H2558–H2564 [9MY], H3174, H3175 [29MY], H4153 [27JN], H4903–H4905 [17JY], H5522 [31JY], H5988–H5997 [13SE], H6283 [25SE], H6315–H6317 [26OC], H6461–H6467 [27NO], H6699 [11DE], H7468 [30DE]

FOREMASTER, ANGELA

Remarks in Senate

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

FORENSIC SCIENCE AND STANDARDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3378), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6106), H4862 [12JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3378), S4952 [12JY]

Texts of

S. 3378, provisions, S4952–S4954 [12JY]

FOREST JOBS AND RECREATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 268), S4660 [27JN]

FOREST PRODUCTS FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5873), H3365 [1JN]

FOREST RECOVERY ACT

Remarks in House

National forests: extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]

Reports filed

National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]

FOREST RIVER, ND

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4769 [29JN]

FOREST SERVICE

Amendments

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5880, H5881, H5882, H5884 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1879, H1881, H1882, H1883, H1885, H1886, H1887, H1888, H1889 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1870 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6636, S6638, S6639 [21SE], S6727, S6748, S6749, S6759, S6760 [13NO], S6807, S6808, S6809, S6810, S6811, S6812, S6821, S6822, S6824, S6826, S6827 [14NO], S6904 [26NO], S7359 [3DE]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program: resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided (see H.R. 3777), H26 [17JA]

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (see S. 2468), S2823 [26AP]

Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see H.R. 6609), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (see S. 2341), S2655 [24AP] (see H.R. 4073), H943 [17FE]

——— convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (see S. 3288), S4151 [13JN] (see H.R. 3874), H374 [1FE]

——— convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (see H.R. 6664), H6806 [13DE]

——— establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 6009), H3975 [21JN]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 6231), H5331 [30JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of the Interior: establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H1976 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6091), H4774 [10JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Firefighters: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

——— make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

——— improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (see H.R. 5544), H2441 [8MY]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness (see S. 3683), S8042 [13DE] (see H.R. 6039), H4156 [27JN]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

——— improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to include trails along Lake Superior’s north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota (see S. 3319), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5980), H3914 [20JN]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Public lands: convey small parcels of National Forest System and BLM lands to landowners whose lands share a boundary with such public lands (see H.R. 4976), H2267 [27AP]

——— direct land management agencies to report on public access and egress to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation and use Land and Water Conservation Fund funds to secure such access (see H.R. 6086), H4684 [9JY]

——— suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 4193), H1304 [8MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 4089), H965 [27FE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H1844 [16AP]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 2066), S323 [2FE]

Summit County, CO: convey Lake Hill Administrative Site (see H.R. 6370), H5859 [11SE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see S. 3329), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5995), H3974 [21JN]

Cloture motions

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

E-mails

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Jim Johnson, Cook County, MN, Commissioner, H5876 [12SE]

Letters

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Rich Sve, Lake County, MN, Board of Commissioners, H5877 [12SE]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act impact on Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation: Karen R. Diver, Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation Business Committee, H5881 [12SE]

Recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities protection and enhancement: several sportsmen organizations, S6498 [20SE]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Jonathan W. Gassett, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1874 [17AP]

——— several recreational sports and wildlife conservation organizations, H1875 [17AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3525, Sportsmen’s Act, S6560 [21SE]

Motions

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5888 [12SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1895 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6502 [20SE], S6559 [21SE], S6727 [13NO], S6890 [26NO]

Remarks in House

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 1038), H2045, H2046 [24AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), H5432, H5433 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

——— convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (H.R. 3874), H2681, H2682 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands, H3886, H3887 [20JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: enter into contracts with States to treat insect-infested trees and clear hazardous fuel to prevent wildfires, H3785 [19JN]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (H.R. 4131), E301 [1MR]

Firefighters: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), H3691 [8JN]

Forests: improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), H2047, H2048 [24AP], H2186 [26AP]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 2157), H2046, H2047 [24AP]

Kisatchie National Forest: prohibit from banning use of dogs while deer hunting, H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (H.R. 241), H3432, H3438 [5JN]

Minnesota: ensure certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest will still be open for recreational use, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— ensure Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation relative to certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5880, H5881 [12SE]

——— ensure that private property interests are not negatively impacted by exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5883, H5884 [12SE]

——— exempt exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from calculation of payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, H5874, H5876 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5014 [19JY], H5873–H5890 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), motion to recommit, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— require land appraisals based on accepted Federal standards before exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5884, H5885 [12SE]

——— restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5878, H5881, H5882 [12SE]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

——— extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]

Pinchot Institute for Conservation: anniversary, E1344 [26JY]

Public lands: facilitate access to local water supply infrastructure in order to repair such infrastructure to restore local water supplies, H6663 [5DE], H6711 [12DE]

——— make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

Recreation Residence Program: revise by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (H.R. 3397), H5730, H5732 [10SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1873–H1897 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5889 [12SE], E585, E589 [19AP], E621 [24AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1860–H1872 [17AP]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), motion to recommit, H1895, H1896 [17AP]

Summit County, CO: convey Lake Hill Administrative Site (H.R. 6370), H5781 [11SE]

Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]

Wallowa, OR: convey certain land (S. 1139) (S. 271), H5438, H5439 [31JY], H5618 [1AU]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), E1113 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (S. 2468), S2828 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co. (H.R. 4073), S8552 [30DE]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (S. 3441), S5964 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program and the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act, S1525–S1528 [8MR], S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Fire prevention: reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN], S4660 [27JN]

——— wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

Firefighters: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), S3720 [5JN], S3870, S3871 [7JN]

FLAME wildfire suppression reserve fund: funding, S4661 [27JN]

Forests: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4127 [13JN], S4339 [20JN]

Hazardous fuel reduction projects: funding, S4660 [27JN]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify boundaries (S. 1478), S8554 [30DE]

Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (S. 268), S4660 [27JN]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4425–S4428 [21JN]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize, S666 [15FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), unanimous-consent request, S6604 [21SE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE], S6415 [19SE], S6498, S6499 [20SE], S6727, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6766, S6794 [14NO], S6829–S6835 [15NO], S6877, S6884–S6891 [26NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6501 [20SE], S6559, S6560, S6604, S6605 [21SE], S6715, S6726 [13NO]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), unanimous-consent request, S6415 [19SE]

——— violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

Reports filed

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Black Hills Cemetery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 112–475), H2644 [10MY]

Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 112–602), H4906 [17JY]

Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 112–436), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 112–444), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Dept. of Agriculture Acceptance of the Quitclaim, Disclaimer, and Relinquishment of a Railroad Right of Way Within and Adjacent to Pike National Forest: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4073) (H. Rept. 112–599), H4906 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112–589), H4774 [10JY]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2050) (H. Rept. 112–437), H1844 [16AP]

Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Facilitation Involving Certain Non-Federal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2157) (H. Rept. 112–439), H1844 [16AP]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5544) (H. Rept. 112–655), H5764 [10SE]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1478) (S. Rept. 112–128), S42 [23JA]

National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]

Planning for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4381) (H. Rept. 112–530), H3706 [15JN]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2834) (H. Rept. 112–609), H5077 [19JY]

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4089) (H. Rept. 112–426), H1844 [16AP]

Tennessee Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1090) (S. Rept. 112–123), S42 [23JA]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act Amendments: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2024), S7744 [11DE]

Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 271) (H. Rept. 112–432), H1844 [16AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6890 [26NO]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3397, Cabin Fee Act, H5731 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 614, consideration of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1860 [17AP]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 241, Los Padres National Forest land conveyance, H3438 [5JN]

H.R. 1038, Dept. of Agriculture land conveyance within the Coconino National Forest to correct erroneous survey, H2045 [24AP]

H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]

H.R. 2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act, H2047 [24AP]

H.R. 2157, Inyo National Forest land exchange facilitation involving certain non-Federal lands, H2046 [24AP]

H.R. 3397, Cabin Fee Act, H5730 [10SE]

H.R. 3874, Black Hills Cemetery Act, H2681 [15MY]

H.R. 4073, Dept. of Agriculture acceptance of quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest originally granted to Mount Manitou Park and Incline Railway Co., H5432 [31JY]

H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act, H5879 [12SE]

S. 271, Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act, H5438 [31JY]

S. 1478, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act, S8554 [30DE]

S. 2468, Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act, S2828–S2830 [26AP]

S. 3261, allow Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers, S3871 [7JN], H3691 [8JN]

FORESTS related term(s) Lumber Industry; Wood

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5880, H5881, H5882, H5884 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Our Heritage Forests—An American Legacy, E376 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

——— continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see S. 3375), S4893 [11JY] (see H.R. 5545), H2441 [8MY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Cooperative Forestry Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 576), S6626 [21SE] (see H. Res. 797), H6232 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (see H.R. 6664), H6806 [13DE]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 2346), S2730 [25AP] (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 3409), S5212 [19JY] (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (see H.R. 4131), H1134 [1MR]

Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see S. 3585), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6306), H5705 [2AU]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4774 [10JY]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (see S. 3261), S3688 [4JN]

——— make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

——— resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program (see H.R. 3777), H26 [17JA]

Lincoln County, NV: facilitate planning, permitting, administration, implementation, and monitoring of pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects (see H.R. 6453), H6231 [20SE]

Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (see H.R. 4109), H1099 [29FE]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (see H.R. 5544), H2441 [8MY]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 442), S2824 [26AP]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

Natural resources: improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to include trails along Lake Superior’s north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota (see S. 3319), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5980), H3914 [20JN]

Safety: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (see S. 3400), S5133 [18JY]

Taxation: provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H6151 [19SE]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

E-mails

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Jim Johnson, Cook County, MN, Commissioner, H5876 [12SE]

Letters

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Rich Sve, Lake County, MN, Board of Commissioners, H5877 [12SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act: Ernest F. Kuhlman, San Juan County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

——— Kellie C. Hotter, Robert A. Lieb, Jr., and Wallace White, La Plata County, CO, Commission, S5139 [18JY]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act impact on Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation: Karen R. Diver, Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation Business Committee, H5881 [12SE]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5888 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (H.R. 5873), H3365 [1JN]

Dept. of Defense: Precision Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) funding to battle wildfires from military aircraft, H5046 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 1141), H87 [23JA]

Economy: impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

El Yunque National Forest: facilitate land acquisition for consolidation of lands located within or abutting and further protection of ecological integrity and biological diversity of the forest (H.R. 4131), E301 [1MR]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), H3691 [8JN]

——— improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, H5024 [19JY]

Minnesota: ensure certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest will still be open for recreational use, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— ensure Chippewa tribal treaty rights and tribal consultation relative to certain Federal lands exchanged for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5880, H5881 [12SE]

——— ensure that private property interests are not negatively impacted by exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5883, H5884 [12SE]

——— exempt exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from calculation of payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, H5874, H5876 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5014 [19JY], H5873–H5890 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), motion to recommit, H5888, H5889 [12SE]

——— require land appraisals based on accepted Federal standards before exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5884, H5885 [12SE]

——— restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5878, H5881, H5882 [12SE]

National forests: extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]

Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (S. 3375), S4895 [11JY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Biomass Crop Assistance Program funding, S4173 [14JN]

——— biomass research and development funding, S4172 [14JN]

——— Community Wood Energy Program biomass cooperatives grant funding, S4353 [20JN]

——— Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, S8126 [18DE], S8476, S8477 [28DE]

——— protect agricultural and forested lands from urban development, S4357, S4358 [20JN]

——— repeal Forest Legacy Program, S4340 [20JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests, S3891 [11JN], S3968 [12JN], S4399 [21JN]

Forest Service: allow award of certain contracts for large air tankers (S. 3261), S3720 [5JN], S3870, S3871 [7JN]

——— FLAME wildfire suppression reserve fund funding, S4661 [27JN]

——— hazardous fuel reduction projects funding, S4660 [27JN]

——— reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands, S4127 [13JN], S4660 [27JN]

——— wildland fire management funding, S8128 [18DE], S8429, S8430, S8444 [27DE], S8464 [28DE]

Insects: trees killed by bark beetles removal funding, S3891 [11JN], S4127 [13JN], S4339 [20JN]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 442), S2886 [26AP]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (S. 3400), S5138, S5139 [18JY]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Arizona Wallow Fire Recovery and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 112–126), S42 [23JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5544) (H. Rept. 112–655), H5764 [10SE]

National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2541) (H. Rept. 112–684), H6230 [20SE]

Tennessee Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1090) (S. Rept. 112–123), S42 [23JA]

Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H.R. 1141, Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act, H87 [23JA]

H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]

H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act, H5879 [12SE]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3261, allow Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers, S3871 [7JN], H3691 [8JN]

S. Res. 442, support goals and ideals of National Arbor Day, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]

S. Res. 576, Cooperative Forestry Act anniversary, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

FORMAN, REBEKAH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7974 [12DE]

FORMER CHARLESTON NAVAL BASE LAND EXCHANGE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2061), H4672, H4673 [9JY], E1216 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2061) (S. Rept. 112–171), S3630 [24MY]

Texts of

S. 2061, provisions, S3735 [5JN], H4672 [9JY]

FORMER PRESIDENTS PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6620), H6578 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6620), H6646, H6647 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6620), S8516, S8517 [28DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6620, provisions, H6646 [5DE]

FORMERLY OWNED RESOURCES FOR VETERANS TO EXPRESS THANKS FOR SERVICE (FOR VETS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3698), S8203 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3698), S8231 [19DE]

Texts of

S. 3698, provisions, S8231 [19DE]

FORMOLO, CAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1185 [29JN]

FORRESTER, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1522 [22MR]

FORSYTHE, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1910 [12DE]

FORT BEND FOCUS MAGAZINE

Remarks in House

Kline, Kevin: Fort Bend Focus Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, H6595 [4DE]

FORT CAMPBELL, KY

Remarks in House

Burlingame, CA: tribute for adopting Co. B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1125 [21JN]

Hillsborough, CA: tribute for adopting H&H Co., 1st Battalion, 327th Infrantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1119 [21JN]

San Mateo, CA: tribute for adopting Co. A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1102 [21JN]

FORT COLLINS, CO

Remarks in House

Disasters: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, H5024 [19JY]

FORT DODGE, IA

Remarks in House

Benjamin, Zachary D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1083 [19JN]

FORT HOOD, TX

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Air Force: anniversary of 3d Weather Squadron, E520 [16AP]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

——— recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H2642 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, S5458 [26JY]

FORT HOOD CASUALTIES BENEFITS CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

FORT HUACHUCA, AZ

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: anniversary of Military Intelligence Branch and the Military Intelligence Corps, S4631 [26JN]

FORT KENT, ME

Remarks in House

Fire: tribute to citizens and surrounding communities for downtown fire response efforts, E453 [27MR]

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Remarks in House

Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble: Essentially Ellington Jazz Band Competition and Festival winner, E876 [18MY]

Dillard High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E326 [7MR]

Dorsey, Christopher: Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc., ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Education Award recipient, E846 [18MY]

Zook, Justin: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

FORT PIERCE, FL

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to Florida Highwaymen artists, E821 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 1791), S78 [24JA], S6666 [21SE]

Reports filed

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1791), S4821 [10JY]

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX

Remarks in House

Memorial Services Detachment: anniversary, E889 [25MY]

FORT SCOTT, KS

Remarks in Senate

Lowell Milken Center: tribute for National Projects Kick-off, S6444 [19SE]

FORT SMITH, AR

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

FORT SUMNER, NM

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: transfer certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Fort Sumner Irrigation District in New Mexico (see H.R. 6343), H5706 [2AU]

FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (see S. Res. 459), S3129 [14MY]

Public lands: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (see H.R. 6701), H7424 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Public lands: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (H.R. 6701), E1981 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (S. Res. 459), S3133 [14MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 459, tribute to Fort Wainwright, AK, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, S3132 [14MY]

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL

Remarks in House

Camp Walton School: anniversary, E1465 [10SE]

Choctawhatchee High School: anniversary, E1650 [21SE]

Fort Walton Beach High School: tribute to cheerleading team, E350 [8MR]

FORT WOLTERS, TX

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, E706 [7MY]

FORT WORTH, TX

Remarks in House

Congregation Ahavath Sholom: tribute, E1823 [28NO]

Glen Garden Golf and Courntry Club: anniversary, E737 [9MY]

MICA Corp.: anniversary, E334 [7MR]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861 [3DE]

FORTENBERRY, JEFF (a Representative from Nebraska)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3424, H3476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H3164 [18MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see H.R. 6304), H5705 [2AU]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H2072 [24AP]

——— authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1968), H2211 [26AP]

——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 3709), H641 [8FE]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4064 [26JN]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H5860 [11SE]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H6001 [13SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H6061 [14SE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H27 [17JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 5879), H5293 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H6307 [12OC]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H6310 [16OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H2072 [24AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H6310 [16OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H571 [7FE]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2570 [9MY]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1154 [5MR]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5293 [25JY]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H3163 [18MY]

Medicare: ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 3458), H5328 [26JY]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1978 [18AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H2212 [26AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2274 [27AP]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H1543 [22MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4240), H1541 [22MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5766 [10SE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H28 [17JA]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 978), H1153 [5MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1359 [9MR]

Taxation: make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H5009 [18JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6828 [17DE]

——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 2238), H1306 [8MR]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4907 [17JY]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H5009 [18JY]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H6234 [20SE]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see H. Res. 646), H3105 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit enforcement of regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers (see H.R. 5935), H3698 [8JN]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 6416), H6060 [14SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (H.R. 6038), H4157 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit enforcement of regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers (H.R. 5935), H3699 [8JN]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (H.R. 6416), H6061 [14SE]

Poems

‘‘Dawson, You Are So Awesome, You Are So Dawsome, As Can Be!’’, E2018• [31DE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H107 [23JA], H5624 [1AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H5655 [2AU]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5655 [2AU]

China: status of international economic relations, H2197 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4938 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H3424 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement energy conservation standards for golf cart battery chargers, H3476 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H5624 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure sensitivity of treatment in the security screening process for children, the elderly, and the infirmed traveling by air, H3542 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3542 [6JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3424, H3476 [5JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4732 [10JY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5869 [12SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H7349 [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H887, H888 [16FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4732 [10JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H107 [23JA]

Votes: position on missed, H4421• [28JN], E1882• [5DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3263 [30MY]

Tributes

Burton, Representative, H7349 [19DE]

Cox, Dawson, E2018• [31DE]

FORTIN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E668 [26AP]

FORTNAM, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1612 [21SE]

FORTUNA FAMILY

Remarks in House

Slovenian National Home (East 80th): Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]

FORTUNE (publication)

Remarks in House

Business and industry: tribute to annual Fortune 500 issue and efforts to assist veterans to find employment, E683 [27AP]

Camden Property Trust: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, H1795 [29MR]

FORTUNE SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E111 [1FE]

FORWARN ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3297), S5118 [18JY]

FOS, PETER J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1609 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6445 [19SE]

FOSTER, CAROLYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1906 [11DE]

FOSTER, CHAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1392 [2AU]

FOSTER, WV

Remarks in Senate

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: inclusion in Washington Monthly (publication) list of best community colleges, S1140 [29FE]

FOSTER CHILDREN’S DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 660), H2812 [16MY]

FOUCHE, ALOYSIA

Remarks in House

One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization: Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

FOULKE, CHESTER A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H224 [1FE]

FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 2274), S2242 [29MR]

4–H (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Utah: anniversary of 4–H Club of Utah, S4819 [10JY]

FOUTZ, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E663 [26AP]

FOWLER, BERNIE

Remarks in House

Maryland: anniversary of Patuxent River Wade-In, E1023 [7JN]

FOWLER, CA

Bills and resolutions

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Remarks in House

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office: designate (H.R. 4389), H7335, H7336 [19DE], H7416 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office: designate (H.R. 4389), S8454 [27DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4389, Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA, H7335 [19DE]

FOWLER, MICHAEL L., SR.

Remarks in House

Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc.: 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483 [29MR]

FOWLER, WAYNE AND KATHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E646 [25AP]

FOWLKES, JOHN T., JR.

Remarks in House

Courts: nomination to be district judge, H4787 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S4800–S4804 [10JY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4765 [29JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2545 [19AP]

FOX, BRADLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6156 [20SE]

FOX, EVELYN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

FOX, GEORGE L.

Remarks in House

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518, H519, H521 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S385 [7FE]

FOX, HERRICK

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3798 [6JN], S4161 [13JN]

FOX, KENNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E875 [18MY]

FOX, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6236 [21SE]

FOXBOROUGH, MA

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: anniversary of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee, E1526 [13SE]

FOXNEWS.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Lawmakers Question Gift of 20 F–16s to Morsi’s Egypt, H6802 [13DE]

Why the Wind Industry Is Full Hot Air and Costing You Big Bucks, S669 [15FE]

FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4148), H1209 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4148), E319 [6MR]

FOXX, VIRGINIA (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H989 [28FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1889 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1916 [17AP]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H79 [18JA]

Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary spending limit by an amount equal to the amount obligated to provide recreational facilities to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees (see H.R. 4188), H1392 [19MR]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3481 [5JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3481 [5JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3578 [6JN]

EPA: require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3578 [6JN]

FCC: revisit the free cell phone program of the universal service support program to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3118), H1306 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 3609), H115 [23JA]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4605 [28JN]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H3105 [17MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H966 [27FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 1464), H3707 [15JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1978 [18AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H115 [23JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H3481 [5JN]

Public debt: establish website to receive gifts to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 3504), H187 [27JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6069 [18SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Taxation: permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H5630 [1AU]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H1391 [19MR]

Turkey: commend efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing escalating violence in Syria (see H. Res. 632), H2126 [25AP]

——— condemn Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK/Kongra-Gel) for violence and acts of terror and support efforts to eliminate threat (see H. Res. 772), H6001 [13SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H6369 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (see H. Res. 752), H5628 [1AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (see H. Res. 563), H965 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H1805 [29MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H83 [23JA], H729 [15FE], H3983 [26JN]

Letters

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Governor of Missouri and Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, National Governors Association, H985 [28FE]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H986 [28FE]

Lists

American Council on Education members, H986 [28FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5336 [31JY]

Poems

‘‘Few,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1427• [3AU]

‘‘In Honor’s Code,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1414• [3AU]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5444 [31JY]

Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), consideration (H. Res. 752), H5644, H5645, H5647 [2AU]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017, H4018, H4020, H4022, H4023, H4024, H4025 [26JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690 [10JY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E929• [31MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H702 [14FE]

——— deficit, H4025 [26JN]

CFTC: improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY]

Congress: prohibit adjournment unless Bush administration tax cuts and certain expiring tax provisions are extended (H. Res. 746), H5647 [2AU]

Crime: amend stalking laws, H2730 [16MY]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, E1389• [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726, H2731, H2740, H2742 [16MY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6074 [19SE]

——— protect TRICARE health care program, H1213 [7MR]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— allow States to regulate credit-hour and clock-hour programs, H989 [28FE]

——— develop a plan to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in financial aid programs, H992 [28FE]

——— establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H989 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4024 [26JN]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H983, H984, H985, H987, H989, H990, H991, H992 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (H. Res. 563), H976, H977, H978, H979 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H996 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H996 [28FE]

——— retain State authorization requirements for institutions with below-average graduation and annual completion rates, and above-average loan default rates, H990 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6013 [14SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H644 [9FE]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017, H4018, H4020, H4022, H4023, H4024, H4025 [26JN]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H978 [28FE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H5126 [23JY]

——— importance of job creation, H93 [23JA], H170 [25JA], H229 [1FE], H590 [8FE], H975, H979 [28FE], H2724 [16MY], H3984, H4023 [26JN], H5645 [2AU]

Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H5141 [24JY]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H306 [1FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H4024 [26JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925, H1926, H1927, H1929, H1930 [18AP]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5141 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5126 [23JY], H5227 [25JY], H5336 [31JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141, H5143, H5145, H5146, H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5303, H5304, H5305, H5306 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H4024 [26JN]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925, H1926, H1927, H1929, H1930 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1369 [19MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4787 [11JY]

International Children’s Day: observance, E633• [24AP]

Journal: question of approval, H700 [14FE]

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E830• [17MY]

Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H702 [14FE]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889, H1890 [17AP]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E254• [27FE]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718• [7MY]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (H.R. 2362), H5092 [23JY]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, H5013 [19JY], H5645, H5647 [2AU]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H85, H93 [23JA], H170 [25JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H4872 [17JY], H6074 [19SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1026 [29FE], H1291 [8MR]

——— State of the Union Message, H170 [25JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H1369 [19MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4787 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1369 [19MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1026 [29FE], H1291 [8MR]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3813 [20JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President, H5141 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6181 [20SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H590 [8FE], H978 [28FE], H3280 [31MY]

Rittling, Mary: North Carolina Community College President of the Year award recipient, E753• [9MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H4024 [26JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925, H1926, H1927, H1929, H1930 [18AP]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE]

SEC: improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1889, H1890 [17AP]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1897 [17AP], H1999 [19AP]

——— rates, H2334 [8MY]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H2334 [8MY], E742• [9MY]

Unemployment: rates, H3280 [31MY]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act, H5126 [23JY], H5141, H5146 [24JY], H5227 [25JY]

——— ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (H.R. 373), H4024 [26JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726, H2730, H2731, H2742 [16MY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5644, H5645 [2AU]

Reports

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 752) (H. Rept. 112–644), H5628 [1AU]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court for the State of North Carolina, Surry County, H3346 [31MY]

Tributes

Bellamy, C.H. (Buddy) and Jeanette, E1048• [15JN]

Forrester, Jim, H1522 [22MR]

Hodges, Cleone Haynes, H4709 [10JY]

Mast, William, Jr., H5529 [1AU]

Pierson, Jay, H6858 [18DE]

Rimpf, Nathan, E1427• [3AU]

Shipley, Robert G., H3742 [19JN]

Stanton, Cody, E1414• [3AU]

Stockamp, Kyle, H1828 [16AP]

FOY, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E247 [27FE]

FRACTURING REGULATIONS ARE EFFECTIVE IN STATE HANDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2248), S2166 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2248), S2166 [28MR]

Texts of

S. 2248, provisions, S2167 [28MR]

FRAHLER, ANDREW L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1853 [30NO]

FRAMPTON, JOHN E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S845 [16FE]

FRANCE, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Laurel Man Receives French Military Honor, S1992 [22MR]

Prayers

Prayer for the Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt, S3748 [6JN]

Remarks in House

DiCarlo, Victor: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H6681 [11DE]

Florida: anniversary of landing by French explorer Jean Ribault, E462 [28MR]

Franco American War Veterans (organization): anniversary, E1564 [19SE]

Gray, Marion: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E104 [1FE]

Guetzke, Kenneth: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

Kosta, Stanley: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E375 [19MR]

Lewiston, ME: anniversary of Franco American War Veterans (organization) Post 31, E1564 [19SE]

Paine, Peter S., Jr.: French Ordre des Palmes Academique recipient, E1148 [27JN]

Provencher, Philip D.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E26 [17JA]

Television: anniversary of Telstar satellite first transatlantic television signal, E1248 [12JY]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Dieppe, E1440 [3AU]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H3484, H3489 [6JN], E989 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Bel, Jean-Pierre: U.S. visit by French Senate President, S1606 [13MR]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3740, S3769 [6JN]

FRANCIS, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Navy Supplier, S2318 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2318 [16AP]

FRANCIS LEE CONTRACTING (company)

Remarks in House

Delegate Norton’s Small Business Access to Capital and Business Opportunities Fair: District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E613 [23AP]

FRANCO, FRANK C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1357 [31JY]

FRANCO AMERICAN WAR VETERANS (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1564 [19SE]

Lewiston, ME: anniversary of Franco American War Veterans (organization) Post 31, E1564 [19SE]

FRANCOIS, JERRELLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E987 [6JN], E1033 [8JN]

FRANCOM, JARED

Bills and resolutions

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (see S. Res. 355), S132 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (S. Res. 355), S114 [26JA]

Tribute, S60 [24JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 355, honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden, UT, Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant, S114, S135 [26JA]

FRANK, BARNEY (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Addresses

Memorial Day: Arthur Cozewith, E1014• [7JN]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, Thomas L. Friedman, New York (NY) Times, E1675• [2OC]

Brewing Up Confusion, Paul Krugman, New York (NY) Times, E2024• [31DE]

Congregation Agudath Achim Celebrates Centennial in Taunton, Marc Larocque, Taunton (MA) Gazette, E919• [31MY]

Executive Viewpont—Time To Bite the Bullet, Lawrence Wilkerson, Hill (publication), H5056 [19JY]

Freedom Works Tea Party Group Nearly Falls Apart in Fight Between Old and New Guard, Amy Gardner, Washington (DC) Post, E2019• [31DE]

In Manchester United’s I.P.O., a Preference for American Rules, Steven M. Davidoff, New York (NY) Times, H5279 [25JY]

Israel’s Top Court Orders Settlers To Leave Outpost, Ethan Bronner, New York (NY) Times, E475• [28MR]

Look in Your Mirror, Thomas L. Friedman, New York (NY) Times, E1588• [21SE]

Real Referendum, Paul Krugman, New York (NY) Times, E1682• [5OC]

Six Months After Repeal, Military Says DADT Died Quietly, Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes (publication), E402• [21MR]

Why Dodd-Frank Is Necessary, Christopher J. Dodd, Politico (publication), E1311• [24JY]

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion? Wall Street Journal, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3700 [8JN]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5728 [7AU]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1391 [19MR]

CCC: prohibit Brazil Cotton Institute funding (see H.R. 5143), H2270 [27AP]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4065 [26JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H159 [24JA]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H27 [17JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see H.R. 6098), H6280 [21SE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4158 [27JN]

——— develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see H.R. 3314), H182 [25JA]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1390 [19MR]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see H.R. 6514), H6344 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice: require Bureau of Prisons Director to be appointed by and with advice and consent of the Senate (see H.R. 4730), H2125 [25AP]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H571 [7FE]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3086), H945 [17FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H115 [23JA]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H1428 [20MR]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H441 [2FE]

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6469 [27NO]

FEC: reassert congressional authority to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6310), H5705 [2AU]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H1807 [29MR]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 647), H2814 [16MY]

Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H182 [25JA]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H3915 [20JN]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2072 [24AP]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4908 [17JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3578 [6JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2716 [15MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

Medicare: provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H77 [18JA]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1306 [8MR]

——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 5707), H2813 [16MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H1543 [22MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H3700 [8JN]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see H.R. 2181), H476 [3FE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1363 [13MR]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1810), H4907 [17JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 2517), H641 [8FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H187 [27JA]

SEC: require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 6204), H5291 [25JY]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H5131 [23JY]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H1017 [28FE]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, MA: designate (see H.R. 4400), H2029 [19AP]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H3733 [18JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2034 [19AP]

Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1808 [29MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4828 [11JY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H6312 [19OC]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3808 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services special immigrant religious professionals program (see H.R. 6193), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide preservation and interpretation assistance for resources associated with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (see H.R. 6145), H5008 [18JY]

Financial institutions: exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE] (see H.R. 5794), H3102 [17MY]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (see H.R. 6613), H6535 [29NO]

Tariff: acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide (see H.R. 5054), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic blue 7 (see H.R. 5056), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic red 1 (see H.R. 5053), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic red 1—1 (see H.R. 5061), H2269 [27AP]

——— basic violet 1 (see H.R. 5058), H2269 [27AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide (see H.R. 5059), H2269 [27AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide (see H.R. 5057), H2269 [27AP]

——— p-aminobenzamide (4-aminobenzamide) (see H.R. 5060), H2269 [27AP]

——— synthetic filament yarns (see H.R. 5051), H2269 [27AP]

——— 3,3N dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (see H.R. 5062), H2269 [27AP]

——— 3-amino-4-methylbenzamide (see H.R. 5055), H2269 [27AP]

——— untwisted filament yarns (see H.R. 5052), H2269 [27AP]

Taxation: exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services (see H.R. 6316), H5705 [2AU]

Truth in Lending Act: add a rule of construction relative to certain payments to an employee of a mortgage originator (see H.R. 4076), H943 [17FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Business and industry: prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (H.R. 5860), H3266 [30MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services special immigrant religious professionals program (H.R. 6193), H5292 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide preservation and interpretation assistance for resources associated with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (H.R. 6145), H5009 [18JY]

Financial institutions: exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (H.R. 4101), H1017 [28FE]

——— exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (H.R. 5794), H3104 [17MY]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (H.R. 4208), H1391 [19MR]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (H.R. 6613), H6535 [29NO]

Tariff: acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide (H.R. 5054), H2278 [27AP]

——— basic blue 7 (H.R. 5056), H2278 [27AP]

——— basic red 1 (H.R. 5053), H2278 [27AP]

——— basic red 1—1 (H.R. 5061), H2278 [27AP]

——— basic violet 1 (H.R. 5058), H2278 [27AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide (H.R. 5059), H2278 [27AP]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide (H.R. 5057), H2278 [27AP]

——— p-aminobenzamide (4-aminobenzamide) (H.R. 5060), H2278 [27AP]

——— synthetic filament yarns (H.R. 5051), H2278 [27AP]

——— 3,3N dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (H.R. 5062), H2278 [27AP]

——— 3-amino-4-methylbenzamide (H.R. 5055), H2278 [27AP]

——— untwisted filament yarns (H.R. 5052), H2278 [27AP]

Taxation: exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services (H.R. 6316), H5709 [2AU]

Truth in Lending Act: add a rule of construction relative to certain payments to an employee of a mortgage originator (H.R. 4076), H944 [17FE]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: proposed troop reductions, H471 [3FE]

Armey, Richard: role played in rise of conservative Members of Congress, E2019• [31DE]

Budget: deficit, E2024• [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2610 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1676 [28MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6263 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3032 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7384, H7388 [20DE]

——— freeze funding at current levels, H5055 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5053, H5055 [19JY]

——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H5053 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H2547 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2527 [9MY]

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: implementation, E402• [21MR]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H470 [3FE], H1237 [7MR]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7408 [20DE]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (H. Res. 193), H7507 [31DE]

FDIC: repeal orderly liquidation authority to prevent failure of large financial firms, H2610 [10MY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5151, H5152, H5153 [24JY]

Government regulations: include existing Dept. of the Treasury rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286, H5287 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5230, H5279, H5281, H5286, H5287 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5303 [26JY]

Hensarling, Representative: apology for previous remarks, H6741 [12DE]

Israel: Supreme Court ruling that Migron, an illegal settlement established in the West Bank, must be dismantled and the occupants removed, E474• [28MR]

Medicare: reform, H1676 [28MR]

National objectives: economic recovery, H470–H473 [3FE]

NOAA: prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2428, H2429, H2430 [8MY]

Patterson, Garth: New Bedford, MA, Friend of the Fisherman Award recipient, E1604• [21SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6263 [21SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2428, H2429, H2430 [8MY], H2527, H2547 [9MY]

SEC: consider burden of internal controls auditing requirements for companies with public float less than a certain amount, H5279 [25JY]

——— exempt from registration regulations brokers who do not charge fees nor handle investors money and permit only accredited investors to use their platforms, H1278 [8MR]

——— prohibit from enforcing or issuing interpretive guidance on climate change, H5281 [25JY]

——— report on increase in initial public offerings, specifically in the manufacturing and high technology industry, resulting from efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1284 [8MR]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, H1227, H1238 [7MR]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934• [13DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1237, H1238, H1239 [7MR], H1278, H1284, H1287 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1227 [7MR]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H5279 [25JY]

Taunton, MA: anniversary of Agudath Achim and Jewish Community House, E919• [31MY]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), H5667 [2AU]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H472 [3FE]

Terrorism: condemn attacks on U.S. consulates in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, E1587• [21SE]

Votes: position on missed, H1113• [1MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, E1311• [24JY]

——— repeal, H5230 [25JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Congressional Record: striking of words, H1240 [7MR]

Tribute, H7341–H7348 [19DE], H7507, H7508 [31DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934• [13DE]

Tributes

Cozewith, Arthur, E1014• [7JN]

Kelly, E. Dennis, Jr., E112• [1FE]

FRANK, RICHARD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6620 [21SE]

FRANK BUCKLES WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL ACT see World War I Memorial Act

FRANKEN, AL (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3869 [7JN], S3991 [12JN], S4152 [13JN], S4210 [14JN], S4370 [20JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8141 [18DE], S8204, S8224 [19DE], S8434 [27DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7100 [28NO], S7218, S7219, S7224, S7228, S7232, S7234, S7241 [29NO], S7329, S7359 [3DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S46, S47 [23JA]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3290 [17MY], S3330 [21MY], S3433, S3455 [22MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2507, S2511 [18AP], S2547 [19AP], S2637, S2646 [24AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2036 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S572, S573 [13FE], S653, S655 [14FE], S700, S707 [15FE], S1090 [28FE], S1148 [29FE], S1460 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1747 [15MR], S1795, S1808, S1810 [19MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894, S4897 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5622 [26JY], S5724, S5777, S5778, S5791 [31JY], S5885 [1AU]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S3663 [25MY]

Articles and editorials

Dark Side of Death, Tom Davis, Incident Report (publication), S5366 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S4637 [26JN]

Agriculture: extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see S. 3395), S5382 [25JY]

Armed Forces: provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S3901 [11JN]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see S. 3263), S5048 [16JY]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 3545), S6340 [13SE]

——— improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S2656 [24AP]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S4951 [12JY]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2656 [24AP]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S3424 [22MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S4239 [18JN]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1195 [1MR] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP]

——— manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S1148 [29FE]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S2656 [24AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2825 [26AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see S. 3391), S6271 [12SE]

——— ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S3730 [5JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S1384 [5MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S6627 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S3043 [9MY]

——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S3631 [24MY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S7459 [5DE]

Dept. of the Interior: use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see S. 1838), S4822 [10JY]

——— deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S3329 [21MY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3457), S6109 [11SE]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4823 [10JY]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S1614 [13MR]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

——— retool manufacturers for clean energy production, provide worker training and tax credits for value-added agriculture investments, expand broadband access, and extend Build America Bonds program (see S. 1895), S133 [26JA]

——— retool manufacturers for clean energy production, provide worker training and tax credits for value-added agriculture investments, expand broadband access, and extend Build America Bonds program, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 1895), S262 [1FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

——— require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S2242 [29MR]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S4300 [19JN]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see S. 865), S3423 [22MY]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S4637 [26JN]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S6746 [13NO]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR]

Indian Law and Order Commission: extend period of time provided to produce a required report (see S. 2090), S494 [9FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S4637 [26JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4951 [12JY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (see S. 3539), S6948 [27NO]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S7040 [28NO]

——— clarify policy relative to physician supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see S. 778), S6063 [10SE]

——— establish pilot projects to provide incentives for home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technologies (see S. 501), S699 [15FE]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S6108 [11SE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (see S. 3251), S3631 [24MY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1195 [1MR]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3424 [22MY]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 360), S208 [31JA]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 561), S6454 [19SE]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see S. 3504), S5977 [2AU]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 3546), S6340 [13SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY]

——— require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see S. 1360), S75 [24JA]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see S. 1853), S909 [17FE]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S1933 [21MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see S. 1696), S3730 [5JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S388 [7FE]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S2656 [24AP]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see S. 1366), S5733 [31JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S3174 [15MY]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 933), S4239 [18JN]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S388 [7FE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2201), S5258 [23JY]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S3838 [7JN]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S615 [14FE]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 3364), S4893 [11JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S351 [6FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 3199), S4637 [26JN]

Trucking industry: establish a commercial truck safety program (see S. 1450), S6455 [19SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO]

Veterans: establish veterans’ treatment courts (see S. 3702), S8302 [20DE]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3236), S4823 [10JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3730 [5JN]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S2030 [26MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see S. 2004), S7215 [29NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY]

Consumers: protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR]

Dept. of HHS: improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3436), S5381 [25JY]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Health: protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

Medicaid: provide reimbursement to individuals and entities that provide voluntary non-emergency medical transportation to beneficiaries for expenses related to no-load travel (see S. 3586), S6545 [20SE]

Medicare: reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5732 [31JY]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: permit access by individuals with covered pensions to certain disability benefits without penalty (see S. 3447), S5487 [26JY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S388 [7FE]

Taxation: extend the time for making S corporation elections (see S. 2271), S2242 [29MR]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see S. 3494), S5977 [2AU]

Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see S. 2095), S494 [9FE]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Remarks

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5364 [25JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3215 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3215 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3215 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3215 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3215 [16MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370 [20JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5438 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (S. 2225), S2002 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S3268 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2937 [8MY], S3027 [9MY], S3268 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S3028 [9MY], S3268 [17MY]

Dept. of Transportation: allow funds to be used to repair or reconstruct a bridge on non-National Highway Systems Federal-aid highways, S1188 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S6246 [12SE]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S1995 [22MR]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (S. 2295), S2500 [18AP]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness, S3494 [23MY]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3494 [23MY]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), S7751 [11DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S6601 [21SE]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S4218 [14JN]

Medicare: reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (S. 3463), S5846 [1AU]

——— reform, S8031 [13DE]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of I–35 bridge collapse, S5847 [1AU]

National objectives: economic recovery, S6505, S6506 [20SE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2627 [24AP]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 3562), S6460 [19SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1988 [22MR], S5713 [31JY]

——— implementation of medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance plans, S5712–S5714 [31JY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1082 [28FE]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, S100 [26JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5029 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2480 [18AP], S2638 [24AP]

——— modify process for closure or consolidation of post offices and postal facilities, S2638 [24AP]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (S. 2076), S390 [7FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1082 [28FE], S1188 [1MR], S1988 [22MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), S4116 [13JN]

Senate: legislative program, S4218 [14JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1995 [22MR]

South St. Paul, MN: anniversary, S1192• [1MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S99 [26JA]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5029 [16JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5333 [25JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5333 [25JY]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S677 [15FE]

——— extend renewable energy production tax credit, S677 [15FE]

——— extend the time for making S corporation elections (S. 2271), S2251 [29MR]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2937 [8MY], S3028 [9MY], S3268 [17MY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5438 [26JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2765 [26AP], S5846 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S5847 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 2076, Local Courthouse Safety Act, S391 [7FE]

S. 2271, Small Business Election Simplification Act, S2252 [29MR]

Tributes

Davis, Tom, S5364–S5366 [25JY]

Kubly, Gary W., S1456• [7MR]

Mikulski, Senator, S1917 [21MR]

Wellstone, Paul D. and Sheila, S2765 [26AP]

FRANKFORT, KY

Articles and editorials

Frankfort VFW’s Honor Guard Members Feel Privileged To Serve, S2320 [16AP]

Rep. Danny Ford Calling It Quits After 30 Years in Frankfort, S2595 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

VFW: anniversary of Post 4075, S2320 [16AP]

FRANKLIN, JUANITA A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E457 [27MR]

FRANKLIN, MISSY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5536 [1AU], E1360 [31JY]

FRANKLIN, ROBERT M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1744 [13NO]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, ME

Remarks in House

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Farmington (ME) Daily Bulldog: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival honoree of Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, E1754 [14NO]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Gray, Marion: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E104 [1FE]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

D.L. Martin Co.: anniversary, E1412 [3AU]

Martin, Donnie L.: Franklin County, PA, ‘‘Business Person of the Year’’ award recipient, E1412 [3AU]

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ

Remarks in House

Jain Center of New Jersey: tribute to temple construction, E1203 [9JY]

FRANKS, TRENT (a Representative from Arizona)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3094 [17MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3345 [31MY]

Articles and editorials

In Defense of Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood Probes, Newt Gingrich, Politico (publication), E1416•–E1418• [3AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H1101 [29FE]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Arizona: anniversary of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 100), H726 [14FE] (see H. Res. 551), H802 [15FE]

——— convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 4222), H2034 [19AP]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H803 [15FE]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H1428 [20MR]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1135 [1MR]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 102), H903 [16FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1808 [29MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H79 [18JA]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H7264 [18DE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H3404 [1JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H3177 [29MY]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1742 [28MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3105 [17MY]

——— repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1808 [29MR]

——— use Armed Forces to protect certain nuclear material of the National Nuclear Security Administration (see H.R. 6555), H6276 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H5923 [12SE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2716 [15MY]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see H.R. 6495), H6536 [29NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Diseases: require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H6701 [11DE]

——— support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: designate (see H.R. 3742), H441 [2FE]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1164), H1154 [5MR]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H3363 [31MY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H2813 [16MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H2329 [7MY]

——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3068), H903 [16FE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 3634), H1642 [27MR]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2134 [25AP]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6152 [19SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H220 [31JA]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3976 [21JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H944 [17FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2648 [10MY]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H5766 [10SE]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H220 [31JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2570 [9MY]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3363 [31MY]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2329 [7MY]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5939), H4065 [26JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4065 [26JN]

Medicare: establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1700), H5711 [2AU]

Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H182 [25JA]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H3703 [12JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3267 [30MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 4125), H1133 [1MR]

——— promote civil defense and power generation (see H. Res. 762), H5707 [2AU]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H2072 [24AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2072 [24AP]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen U.S. strategic force posture by ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile (see H.R. 4178), H1304 [8MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1391 [19MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H115 [23JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5526 [31JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

Taxation: extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (see H.R. 5963), H4606 [28JN]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6298 [28SE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1543 [22MR]

——— provide a zero capital gains rate for certain new investments in specified areas made during a temporary period (see H.R. 6658), H6806 [13DE]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H4869 [13JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 6165), H5130 [23JY]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 3308), H694 [9FE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see H. Res. 609), H3977 [21JN]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1154 [5MR]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H6001 [13SE]

Wilderness areas: provide for reasonable and necessary access to wilderness areas for the restoration of water sources, supplies, or infrastructure during a state of emergency (see H.R. 5791), H3481 [5JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2135 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H1570 [26MR]

Diseases: recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (H.J. Res. 106), H1571 [26MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (H.J. Res. 107), H1807 [29MR]

——— constitutional amendment on parental rights (H.J. Res. 110), H3481 [5JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 3541), H3180, H3182, H3189 [30MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5440, H5442, H5447 [31JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2611 [10MY]

Burma: human rights violations, E867• [18MY]

——— U.S. policy, E867• [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3025, H3068, H3094, H3095, H3096 [17MY]

——— ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3025 [17MY]

——— include finding that deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea would destabilize the Western Pacific region, H3068 [17MY]

——— prohibit Cooperative Threat Reduction funding to Russia pending certification that they are not supporting Syria or providing weapons of mass destruction technology to Syria, North Korea, or Iran, H3094 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6246 [21SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3345 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345 [31MY]

EPA: prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246 [21SE]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (H.R. 2938), H3725 [18JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1513 [22MR]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster, H1513 [22MR]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1090• [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H5692–H5695 [2AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5693 [2AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H6269 [21SE]

Translational Genomics Research Institute: anniversary, E1142• [26JN]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3096 [17MY]

Votes: correction, H3516• [6JN]

——— position on missed, H351• [1FE], H459• [3FE], H2553• [9MY], E544• [17AP], E812• [16MY], E1523• [13SE]

Tributes

Kafer, Donna, H6347 [14NO]

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

Bills and resolutions

Community service: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H1977 [18AP]

Letters

Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1620 [21SE]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute, E676 [26AP]

——— tribute to Theta Lambda Omega chapter Debutante Scholarship Cotillion, E777 [10MY]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Miami-Dade County, FL, for contribution to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, E1 [6JA]

Artesia, CA: anniversary of Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club, E94 [31JA]

Cerullo, Joseph D.: Hazleton, PA, chapter of UNICO National (organization) Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681 [5OC]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Cleveland Toastmasters Club, E578 [18AP]

Concord, NC: anniversary of Concord Lions Club, E1451 [10SE]

Croatian Fraternal Union: tribute to Croatian Sons Lodge 170, E1450 [10SE]

Crystal Springs, MS: tribute to Sanderson Masonic Lodge No. 22, E1791 [16NO]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]

——— tribute, H522 [7FE]

——— tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324 [6MR]

Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Esnault, Betty: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]

Greenville, MS: anniversary of Elks Serene Lodge 567, E1768 [15NO]

Guerin, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E131 [3FE]

Hazleton, PA: tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697 [12OC]

Japanese American Citizens League: tribute to Sacramento, CA, chapter community awards dinner honorees, E1783 [16NO]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740–H5742 [10SE], E1471 [11SE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Lions Club, E452 [27MR]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, E532 [16AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Boyer Lodge No. 1 of Free and Accepted Masons of New York City, E432 [22MR]

North Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse, E897 [30MY]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter, E2033 [2JA]

——— Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724 [26OC]

——— tribute to Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter, E1773 [15NO]

——— tribute to Georgia State Workshop of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, E1645 [21SE]

Rodges, Teresa A.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [1JN]

Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Hibernian Society, E344 [8MR]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Alpha Delta Zeta chapter, E1758 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), S6675 [21SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 1299), S5625 [26JY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, S2080 [27MR]

St. Pius Verein (organization): anniversary, S4201 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2139, Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5740 [10SE]

S. 1299, mint coins in commemoration of centennial of Lions Clubs establishment, S5625 [26JY]

FRAZIER, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1456 [10SE]

FRECHETTE, KEVIN

Obituaries

Kevin Frechette, Government Relations Executive, New Jersey Public Service Activist, Life-Long Monmouth County Resident Passes Away, E1543 [14SE]

FREDDIE MAC (Government-sponsored enterprise)

Articles and editorials

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions

Credit: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6467), H6231 [20SE]

Federal employees: prohibit certain employees from making certain purchases or sales of registered securities or certain related products and prohibit bonus payments to executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4009), H692 [9FE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see S. 2080), S494 [9FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Remarks in House

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, E201 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: decision to prohibit use of principal reduction by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prevent foreclosure, S5936 [2AU]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (S. 2080), S496 [9FE], S3463 [23MY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

——— prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S184–S186 [31JA], S304 [2FE]

——— suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

Reports filed

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

FREDERICK, MD

Remarks in House

Great Frederick Fair: anniversary, H2335 [8MY]

FREDERICK COUNTY, MD

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H2824 [17MY]

Frederick, MD: anniversary of Great Frederick Fair, H2335 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Frederick County Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, S1456 [7MR]

FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Lists

Fredericksburg, VA, area Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to enlistees, E918 [31MY]

FREDIANI, RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1355 [31JY]

FREDRICKSON, DOUG

Statements

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power, E1209 [9JY]

FREE MARKET SUGAR ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1385), H701 [14FE]

FREE PRESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3493), S5977 [2AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3493), S5983 [2AU]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 3493), S5985 [2AU]

Texts of

S. 3493, provisions, S5984 [2AU]

FREEDOM, CA

Remarks in House

Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]

FREEDOM FLAT TAX ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1040), H1265–H1270 [7MR]

FREEDOM FOR RUSSIA AND EMERGING EURASIAN DEMOCRACIES AND OPEN MARKETS SUPPORT ACT

Remarks in House

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E1718 [23OC], E1722, E1727 [26OC]

FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Buhler, KS: request to remove religious symbols from city seal, H6591 [4DE]

Woonsocket, RI: request to remove religious symbols from Woonsocket Fire Dept., memorial and website, H2192 [26AP]

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Bills and resolutions

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1571 [26MR] (see H. Res. 628), H2031 [19AP]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (see H.R. 4291), H1740 [28MR]

Remarks in House

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (H.R. 4232), H1648 [28MR]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (H.R. 4291), E467 [28MR]

Remarks in Senate

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: require an expedited review of Freedom of Information Act requests made by Members of Congress about activities in the Members’ States, S7292 [30NO]

Drugs: modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

FAA: improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information under the Freedom of Information Act, S342 [6FE]

Freedom of Information Act: anniversary, S4631 [26JN]

Government: increase transparency, S881 [17FE], S1706 [15MR]

Reports filed

Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–689), H6273 [21SE]

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Government: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

Remarks in House

FCC: require the Freedom of Information Act process be more open and transparent, H1621, H1622 [27MR]

Government: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (H.R. 4232), H1648 [28MR]

Information technology: require regulatory information provided to private-sector cybersecurity entities sharing intelligence community cybersecurity systems remain subject to the Freedom of Information Act, H2170 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4631 [26JN]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: require an expedited review of Freedom of Information Act requests made by Members of Congress about activities in the Members’ States, S7292 [30NO]

Drugs: modify certain exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act relating to drug inspection information obtained from foreign government agencies, S3547 [24MY], S4625 [26JN]

FAA: improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information under the Freedom of Information Act, S342 [6FE]

FREEDOM OF RELIGION

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2037 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Leviathan Is Nibbling Your Religious Freedom Away, S1787–S1789 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6107 [11SE] (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

Cemeteries and funerals: include desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom (see H.R. 6355), H5707 [2AU]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see S. 3339), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1194 [1MR] (see H. Res. 556), H944 [17FE]

——— condemn President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iran for addressing the U.N. on Yom Kippur (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6276 [21SE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Religion: reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (see H. Res. 789), H6151 [19SE]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains, H2791 [16MY], H2836 [17MY]

Buhler, KS: request to remove religious symbols from city seal, H6591 [4DE]

Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference and Rally, E1219 [10JY]

Ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

FBI: national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

Intelligence services: protect the civil liberties of ethnic and religious minorities, H3302–H3305 [31MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1028, H1087–H1091 [29FE], H4709 [10JY], E294, E297 [1MR]

——— conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, H5869 [12SE]

Murfreesboro, TN: community opposition to construction of Murfreesboro Islamic Center, E947 [1JN]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of religious issues, H3409 [5JN]

Religion: reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (H. Res. 789), E1567 [19SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

Woonsocket, RI: request to remove religious symbols from Woonsocket Fire Dept., memorial and website, H2192 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Iran: conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S6619 [21SE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

Reports filed

Condemn Iran for Continued Persecution, Imprisonment, and Sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the Charge of Apostasy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 385), S4366 [20JN]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Statements

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840–H5842 [11SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 556, condemn Iran for continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, H1087 [29FE]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 385, condemn Iran for continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S1205 [1MR]

S. Res. 392, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, S1543 [8MR]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

S. Res. 541, condemn Vietnam human rights violations, S5989 [2AU]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions

Courts: provide special motion to dismiss ‘‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’’ (SLAPPs) to protect journalists and Internet service providers (see S. 3493), S5977 [2AU]

Egypt: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization (see S. Res. 446), S2824 [26AP]

——— promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Lists

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Adler, Andrew: condemn comments relative to assassination of President Obama, H94 [23JA]

Corvallis, OR: attempts by Chinese diplomats to urge local officials to compel a local business to remove a mural dedicated to a free Tibet and Taiwan independence, H5903 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect freedom of speech of veterans service organizations participating in funerals or memorial services at veterans’ cemeteries, H3343 [31MY]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644–H6646 [5DE]

National objectives: call for civility in public discourse while preserving First Amendment rights of citizens, H40 [18JA]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards, H1222 [7MR]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (H. Res. 484), H229 [1FE], H5844–H5846 [11SE], E1482 [11SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: provide special motion to dismiss ‘‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’’ (SLAPPs) to protect journalists and Internet service providers (S. 3493), S5983 [2AU]

Human Rights Day: observance, S7693–S7695, S7698 [10DE], S8067 [17DE]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6667 [21SE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

Koch Industries, Inc.: characterization relative to corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5177 [19JY]

National objectives: protect First Amendment rights of citizens, S5457 [26JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

Reports filed

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Summaries

Free Press Act (S. 3493), S5985 [2AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 484, condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards in Vietnam, H5844 [11SE]

S. 3493, Free Press Act, S5984 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 50, promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect, S4683 [27JN], S6667 [21SE], H6644 [5DE]

S. Res. 372, recognize importance of relationship of Egypt with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 446, oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization, S2833 [26AP]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

S. Res. 541, condemn Vietnam human rights violations, S5989 [2AU]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR] (see H. Res. 629), H2031 [19AP]

Remarks in House

National objectives: call for civility in public discourse while preserving First Amendment rights of citizens, H40 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: investigate alleged policy which prohibits journalists from quoting or recording certain Dept. of Justice attorneys, S4933 [12JY]

Ecuador: condemn efforts to suppress freedom of the press, S2914 [7MY], S5963 [2AU]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, S4200 [14JN]

National objectives: protect First Amendment rights of citizens, S5457 [26JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (S. Res. 391), S2278 [29MR], S2552 [19AP]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2914 [7MY]

Reports filed

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 391, condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press in Syria, S1543 [8MR], S2278 [29MR]

S. Res. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]

FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT see Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act

FREEDOMWORKS (political organization)

Articles and editorials

Freedom Works Tea Party Group Nearly Falls Apart in Fight Between Old and New Guard, E2019 [31DE]

FREEMAN, ANDREW M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1804 [27NO]

FREEMAN, DARLENE

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6792 [13DE]

FREEMAN, FRANKIE MUSE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E97 [31JA]

FREEMAN, IRA

Remarks in House

California Pharmacists Association: Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674 [26AP]

FREEMAN, JO A. NEAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E348 [8MR]

FREEMAN, MARY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7974 [12DE]

FREEMAN, SAMANTHA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5050 [16JY], S5090 [17JY]

FREEMAN-WILSON, KAREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E23 [17JA], E185 [14FE]

FREEPORT, ME

Remarks in House

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, E1195 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, S4669 [27JN]

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections (business): tribute, S610 [14FE]

FREIBERG, KEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3899 [11JN]

FREIS, FARRAH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4831 [10JY], S5154 [18JY]

FREITAG, MARI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5894 [1AU]

FRELINGHUYSEN, ESTELLE B.

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]

FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY P. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H6062 [14SE]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H2072 [24AP]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H694 [9FE]

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see H.R. 2387), H5711 [2AU]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H115 [23JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H1428 [20MR]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5631 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4656 [29JN]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H6062 [14SE]

Dept. of State: designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1742 [28MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2051), H2813 [16MY]

Diseases: require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H4656 [29JN]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H727 [14FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H950 [24FE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H3707 [15JN]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2896), H966 [27FE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5328 [26JY]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 627), H2289 (see H. Res. 639), H2274 [27AP] (see H. Res. 650), H3662 [7JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1210 [6MR]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H4775 [10JY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H803 [15FE]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H5923 [12SE]

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6318), H5705 [2AU]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H1154 [5MR]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2569 [9MY]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3489), H4656 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 5325), H2316 [7MY]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Tariff: artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (see H.R. 5069), H2269 [27AP]

——— artichokes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (see H.R. 5070), H2269 [27AP]

——— 4-hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 5064), H2269 [27AP]

——— hexadecyl (see H.R. 5065), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1,3-isobenzofurandione, 5,5’-sulfonylbis-, polymer with 4,4’-methylenebis[2,6-dimethylbenzenamine] (see H.R. 5072), H2269 [27AP]

——— organic pigments and dyes (see H.R. 5063), H2269 [27AP]

——— oysters (other than smoked), prepared or preserved (see H.R. 5071), H2269 [27AP]

——— poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (see H.R. 5382), H2317 [7MY]

——— 3-amino-1,2-propanediol (see H.R. 5066), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl salicylate (see H.R. 5068), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (see H.R. 5067), H2269 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H2321 [7MY]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (H.R. 6513), H6278 [21SE]

Tariff: artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (H.R. 5069), H2278 [27AP]

——— artichokes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (H.R. 5070), H2278 [27AP]

——— 4-hexylresorcinol (H.R. 5064), H2278 [27AP]

——— hexadecyl (H.R. 5065), H2278 [27AP]

——— 1,3-isobenzofurandione, 5,5’-sulfonylbis-, polymer with 4,4’-methylenebis[2,6-dimethylbenzenamine] (H.R. 5072), H2278 [27AP]

——— organic pigments and dyes (H.R. 5063), H2278 [27AP]

——— oysters (other than smoked), prepared or preserved (H.R. 5071), H2278 [27AP]

——— poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (H.R. 5382), H2323 [7MY]

——— 3-amino-1,2-propanediol (H.R. 5066), H2278 [27AP]

——— 2-ethylhexyl salicylate (H.R. 5068), H2278 [27AP]

——— 2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (H.R. 5067), H2278 [27AP]

Lists

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133• [3FE]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3390 [1JN]

Remarks

Army: depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base, H4988 [18JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3355 [31MY]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E716• [7MY]

Corps of Engineers: coastal restoration project funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3466 [5JN]

——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— flood protection funding, H3525 [6JN]

——— funding, H3368, H3369 [1JN]

——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

——— operation and maintenance account funding through reductions in construction account, H3369 [1JN]

——— operation and maintenance funding, H3463 [5JN]

——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees, H3354 [31MY]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board funding reduction, H4988 [18JY]

——— directed energy technologies initiatives funding, H5057 [19JY]

——— freeze funding at current levels, H5054 [19JY]

——— Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund funding, H4986 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4936, H4958, H4959, H4961, H4986, H4988, H4989 [18JY], H5037, H5042, H5054, H5057 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing programs, H5037 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5057 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapons or implement studies or plans intended to reduce nuclear weapons, H5042 [19JY]

——— reduce number of deployed intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles, H4989 [18JY]

——— research, development, test, and evaluation funding, H4959 [18JY]

——— traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4958 [18JY]

——— vision and eye injury research programs funding, H4958 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3411 [5JN]

——— Batteries and Electric Drive Technology Program funding, H3493 [6JN]

——— Defense Environmental Management Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration Office of the Administrator funding, H3425, H3426 [5JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3378, H3380, H3381, H3382 [1JN], H3458 [5JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3383 [1JN]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program vehicle technologies funding, H3384 [1JN]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding, H3454 [5JN]

——— National Ignition Facility continued support of nuclear weapons stockpile, inertial fusion energy development, and basic science research funding, H3354 [31MY]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3420 [5JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H3418, H3424 [5JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding, H3430 [5JN]

——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H3415 [5JN]

——— nuclear energy research and development programs funding, H3410 [5JN]

——— Office of Science funding through reductions in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding, H3379 [1JN]

——— prohibit Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding to reimburse grant recipients for advertising, marketing, or captial formation expenses, H3474 [5JN]

——— prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for science programs in contravention of Dept. of Energy Organization Act, H3456 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3466 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to plan or undertake certain sales or other transfers of natural or low enriched uranium in the open market, H3476 [5JN]

——— renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H3454 [5JN]

——— U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center funding, H3464 [5JN]

——— Wind Powering America Initiative funding, H3494 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3503 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— oil shale technology research and development funding, H3414 [5JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H3455, H3468 [5JN], H3491 [6JN]

——— administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H3371 [1JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3477 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3347, H3354, H3355, H3356 [31MY], H3366, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3371, H3378, H3379, H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3384 [1JN], H3409, H3410, H3411, H3414, H3415, H3417, H3418, H3419, H3420, H3421, H3423, H3424, H3425, H3426, H3430, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3456, H3458, H3460, H3463, H3464, H3466, H3468, H3474, H3476, H3477 [5JN], H3489, H3490, H3491, H3492, H3493, H3494, H3495, H3524 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5325), motion to recommit, H3525 [6JN]

Florham Park, NJ: anniversary of Police Unity Tour, E451• [27MR]

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): anniversary of Morris County, NJ, chapter, E1793• [16NO]

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: tribute to volunteer program, E932• [31MY]

Greece: independence anniversary, E476• [28MR]

Israel: nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3525 [6JN]

Madison, NJ: anniversary of DAR Loantaka-Parsippanong chapter, E574• [18AP]

——— anniversary of Shakespeare Theatre, E1543• [14SE]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary of Lakeland Hills YWCA, E872• [18MY]

National Guard: complete capability assessment of medical equipment in Humvee ambulances, H4961 [18JY]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133• [3FE]

——— tribute to agricultural industry, E1397• [3AU]

NRC: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site licensing activities funding, H3417 [5JN]

Point of order, H3371 [1JN], H3463 [5JN], H3492 [6JN], H5058 [19JY]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, E578• [18AP]

Raritan, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Slovak Catholic Church, E1472• [11SE]

Riverdale, NJ: anniversary of Riverdale Women’s Club, E670• [26AP]

Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, E1986• [21DE]

——— anniversary of White Meadow Temple, E1481• [11SE]

San Joaquin River: restoration program funding, H3452 [5JN]

Sussex County, NJ: anniversary of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, E821• [16MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5775 [11SE]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3421 [5JN]

Votes: position on missed, E1879• [5DE]

West Caldwell, NJ: anniversary of West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept., E1475• [11SE]

——— anniversary of West Essex First Aid Squad, E776• [10MY]

Whippany, NJ: anniversary of Morris County Public Library, E1124• [21JN]

Reports filed

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5325) (H. Rept. 112–462), H2316 [7MY]

Tributes

Dicks, Representative, H3495 [6JN]

Payne, Donald M., H1192 [6MR]

FREMGEN, JIMMY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3457 [22MY]

FREMONT, CA

Remarks in House

Hopkins Junior High School: Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl winner, E713 [7MY]

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

J. Haley Durham Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1735 [6NO]

FREMONT, JESSIE BENTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E388 [20MR]

FRENCH, DAVID

Letters

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity, S5431 [26JY]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S855 [16FE]

Paycheck Fairness Act, S3713 [5JN]

FRENCH, MORGAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5952 [2AU]

FRENCH, REBECCA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4161 [13JN]

FRESNO, CA

Remarks in House

Carbray, John and Diane: Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team) Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]

Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]

Fresno County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1178 [28JN]

Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno: anniversary, E626 [24AP]

Maxey, Jim: National Meat Association E. Floyd Forbes Award recipient, E230 [17FE]

FRESNO GRIZZLIES (baseball team)

Remarks in House

Carbray, John and Diane: Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]

FRESNO STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Meyers, Marvin: Fresno State Alumni Association ‘‘Top Dog’’ Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1673 [2OC]

FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY see California State University, Fresno

FRESSOLA, HELAN HALUSZKA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1456 [10SE]

FREY, MANO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1025 [8JN]

FRIDDLE AND CO., INC.

Remarks in House

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]

FRIEDHOLM, DeANN

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3603 [7JN]

FRIEDLANDER, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1428 [3AU]

FRIEDMAN, RUTH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7453 [30DE]

FRIEDMAN, THOMAS L.

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK (organization)

Remarks in House

Morris County, NJ: anniversary of chapter, E1793 [16NO]

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Press releases

New Iran Sanctions Push U.S., Iran Closer Toward War—Friends Committee on National Legislation, H5570 [1AU]

FRIENDS OF LIGHT RAIL AND TRANSIT (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1669 [28SE]

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (organization)

Remarks in House

Ohio: tribute to chapter, E1531 [14SE]

FRIENDS OF THE SAN CARLOS ADULT COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1693 [12OC]

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF CLEVELAND (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1019 [7JN]

FRIETAG, WENDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E120 [2FE]

FRISCO, TX

Remarks in House

Borchardt, Mack: Texas Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, E536 [16AP]

Frisco Heritage Museum: participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

FRIST, BILL (a former Senator from Tennessee)

Remarks in House relative to

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: endorsement of State insurance exchanges, H5023 [19JY]

FRITZ, GREGORY

Statements

Parity for Kids’ Mental Health, S8191 [19DE]

FRITZ, HUNTER

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E775 [10MY]

FRITZCHE, HELLMUT

Addresses

Tribute to Stan Ovshinsky, S6103 [11SE]

FRIX, ROBERT S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E765 [10MY]

FROEHLICH, LAURA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1440 [3AU]

FROERER, GAGE

Remarks in House

Weber State University Alumni Association: tribute to WSU Salutes honorees, H6162 [20SE]

FROMM, JORDAN

Remarks in Senate

San Francisco, CA: express condolences to families of victims of boating accident while participating in a race off the coast of California, S2812 [26AP]

FROST, DARLA

Remarks in House

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

FROSTBURG, MD

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5969 [2AU]

FRUMIN, ALAN S.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 359), S208 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S175–S177 [31JA]

Tribute (S. Res. 359), S200, S201 [31JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 359, tribute, S200, S213 [31JA]

FRY, EDWARD D., II

Remarks in House

Tribute, E34 [18JA]

FRYDMAN-KOHL, BARUCH

Biographies

Personal, S7128 [29NO]

Prayers

Senate, S7127 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7127 [29NO]

FU, XIUQUI (BOB)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1311 [24JY]

FUDGE, MARCIA L. (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H407 [2FE]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6328 [9NO]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H7264 [18DE]

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H3267 [30MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1498 [21MR]

Colleges and universities: increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2715 [15MY]

Community development: provide funding through bonding or Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to empower States to undertake significant residential and commercial structure demolition projects (see H.R. 4210), H1390 [19MR]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 4406), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 3525), H79 [18JA]

——— establish an office to encourage local agricultural production and increase availability of fresh food in nontraditional communities (see H.R. 3225), H1741 [28MR]

——— improve energy programs (see H.R. 5955), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6587 [3DE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1741 [28MR] (see H.R. 4816), H2329 [7MY]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H2569 [9MY]

——— authorize grants to States for demonstration projects to expand State registries on childhood immunization or health to include body mass index (BMI) (see H.R. 6402), H6469 [27NO]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H2211 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H571 [7FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6300 [2OC]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

Diseases: provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 2194), H4775 [10JY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H3267 [30MY]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3485), H1807 [29MR]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H5712 [2AU]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5717 [3AU]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (see H. Con. Res. 102), H902 [16FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H6233 [20SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3528), H3267 [30MY]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2329 [7MY]

Houston, Whitney E.: tribute (see H. Res. 555), H902 [16FE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H5328 [26JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2288 [27AP]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, London, OH: designate (see H.R. 5984), H3977 [21JN]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4864 [12JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4685 [9JY]

Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 5985), H3977 [21JN]

Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Grove City, OH: designate (see H.R. 5983), H3977 [21JN]

Medicare: establish a program to provide incentive payments to participating beneficiaries who voluntarily establish and maintain better health (see H.R. 6232), H5524 [31JY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H2329 [7MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3577 [6JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1579), H2072 [24AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Young Audiences Week: designate (see H. Res. 574), H1272 [7MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NSF: provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1306 [8MR]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1811 [30MR]

Power resources: impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

——— impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for the purchase of a domestic fuel-efficient vehicle, and make grants to mass transit systems for fare reductions, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3784), H376 [1FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1571 [26MR]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (see H.R. 5944), H4828 [11JY]

Social Security: ensure prompt access to SSI, disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6256), H6535 [29NO]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see H.R. 797), H1807 [29MR]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4686 [9JY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6307 [12OC]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1807 [29MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4202), H2212 [26AP]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H2288 [27AP]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1543 [22MR]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H4907 [17JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H2288 [27AP]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see H.R. 6385), H6469 [27NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require jurisdictions using electronic voting machines for Federal elections to deposit certain technical data at NIST and allow access to such data to analyze for accuracy and reliability (see H.R. 6246), H5628 [1AU]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— protect breastfeeding, provide performance standards for breast pumps, provide tax incentives to employers to encourage breastfeeding, and provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers (see H.R. 2758), H5923 [12SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3662 [7JN]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

Children and youth: prevent childhood obesity (see H.R. 6461), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 664), H3103 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. Res. 626), H2031 [19AP]

Tariff: basic violet 11 (see H.R. 5383), H2317 [7MY]

——— basic violet 11—1 (see H.R. 5384), H2317 [7MY]

——— huron yellow dye (see H.R. 5385), H2317 [7MY]

——— invisible blue dye (see H.R. 5386), H2317 [7MY]

——— reactive red (see H.R. 5391), H2317 [7MY]

——— sodium thiocyanate (see H.R. 4918), H2205 [26AP]

——— solvent orange 115, marigold orange (see H.R. 5387), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 131, fluorescent yellow M, Mohawk (see H.R. 5388), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 160—1, Potomac (see H.R. 5390), H2317 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 195 (see H.R. 5392), H2317 [7MY]

——— zinc sulfide, copper chloride doped (see H.R. 5389), H2317 [7MY]

Veterans: allow recipients of Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care benefits to be eligible for supplemental dental and vision insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (see H.R. 6580), H6318 [26OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (H.R. 4351), H1845 [16AP]

Children and youth: prevent childhood obesity (H.R. 6461), H6233 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (H.R. 5841), H3163 [18MY]

Tariff: basic violet 11 (H.R. 5383), H2323 [7MY]

——— basic violet 11—1 (H.R. 5384), H2323 [7MY]

——— huron yellow dye (H.R. 5385), H2323 [7MY]

——— invisible blue dye (H.R. 5386), H2323 [7MY]

——— reactive red (H.R. 5391), H2323 [7MY]

——— sodium thiocyanate (H.R. 4918), H2210 [26AP]

——— solvent orange 115, marigold orange (H.R. 5387), H2323 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 131, fluorescent yellow M, Mohawk (H.R. 5388), H2323 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 160—1, Potomac (H.R. 5390), H2323 [7MY]

——— solvent yellow 195 (H.R. 5392), H2323 [7MY]

——— zinc sulfide, copper chloride doped (H.R. 5389), H2323 [7MY]

Veterans: allow recipients of Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care benefits to be eligible for supplemental dental and vision insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (H.R. 6580), H6318 [26OC]

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety: Alliance of Nuclear Workers Advocacy Groups, H2842• [17MY]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H2842• [17MY]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H1560 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1903 [17AP]

CBO: include income equality among economic variables to be estimated in macroeconomic impact analysis, H407, H408 [2FE]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H407, H408 [2FE]

Children and youth: tribute to ‘‘Share Your Breakfast’’ initiative, E352• [8MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), H3278 [31MY]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1560 [26MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1903 [17AP]

——— WIC funding, H1903 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2842• [17MY]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), E595• [19AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), E1183• [29JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H521 [7FE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H1560 [26MR]

Firearms: gun control, H6832 [18DE]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H976 [28FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4746 [10JY]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), E308• [5MR]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4162 [28JN]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: observance, H5933 [13SE]

National objectives: economic recovery, H129 [24JA]

National School Breakfast Week: observance, E352• [8MR]

National Young Audiences Week: observance, E354• [8MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6832 [18DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1378 [19MR], H1399 [20MR], H4675 [9JY]

——— impact on tax burden, H4746 [10JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4746 [10JY]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1549, H1550, H1551 [26MR]

Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (H.R. 5912), H6113, H6114 [19SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H95 [23JA], H5119 [23JY]

Women: health care for women, H1399 [20MR]

Resignations

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H1411 [20MR]

Tributes

Austria, Representative, H6690 [11DE]

Callahan, Leslie, H6514 [29NO]

Cleaver, Representative, H7271 [19DE]

Kucinich, Representative, H6690 [11DE]

LaTourette, Representative, H6690 [11DE]

Payne, Donald M., H1205• [6MR]

Schmidt, Representative, H6690 [11DE]

Sutton, Representative, H6690 [11DE]

FUEL CELL AND HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AMERICA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6384), H5922 [12SE]

FUELS see Coal; Electric Power; Natural Gas; Nuclear Energy; Petroleum; Power Resources

FUERSTENAU, GORDON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E105 [1FE]

FUGELSANG, KENNETH C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E437 [26MR], E698 [27AP]

FULKS, GORDON J.

Letters

Position of James Lovelock on global warming, H4650 [29JN]

FULL DISCLOSURE IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4047), H801 [15FE]

FULLER, JOHN

Prayers

Senate, S5419 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5419 [26JY]

FULLER, WILLIAM A.

Remarks in House

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase, E517 [30MR]

FULLERTON, ND

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4415 [21JN]

FULTON, SD

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4634 [26JN]

FUN SPOT ACTION PARK (business)

Remarks in House

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions: Best Family Entertainment Center award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

FUND DEMOCRACY (organization)

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1878 [21MR]

FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES (organization)

Addresses

Fund for American Studies Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner: Senator Alexander, S5206 [19JY]

FUNDRAISING

Bills and resolutions

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 35), S75 [24JA]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H3733 [18JN]

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act: clarify certain provisions relative to fundraising and location of the memorial (see S. 3548), S6340 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns, H3959 [21JN]

——— constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (H.J. Res. 111), H4788 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S102–S106, S109 [26JA], S285 [2FE], S1442 [7MR], S3472 [23MY], S5018, S5019 [16JY]

——— contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections, S881 [17FE]

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act: clarify certain provisions relative to fundraising and location of the memorial (S. 3548), S6344 [13SE]

Reports filed

Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act Clarification Relative to Fundraising and Location of the Memorial: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3548), S7744 [11DE]

FUNERALS see Cemeteries and Funerals

FUNK, CASIMIR

Remarks in House

Vitamins: anniversary of discovery, E1650 [21SE]

FURLONG, PAT

Letters

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, H3864 [20JN]

FURMAN, JESSE M.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE], S811, S812 [16FE], S885–S888 [17FE], S1039 [27FE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S838 [16FE]

FURST, HALA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S172 [30JA], S5623 [26JY]

FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIM TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4369) (H. Rept. 112–487), H6273 [21SE]

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3427 [22MY]

GABOW, PATRICIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1428 [3AU]

GABRIEL, KAIGHAM J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1615 [21SE]

GADDY, C. WELTON

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2533 [9MY]

GADHIA, AMI V.

Letters

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products, E1619 [21SE]

GADSDEN, AL

Remarks in House

Gadsden Police Dept.: tribute to Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

GADSDEN, CORLISS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1498 [12SE]

GAECKE, STACEY M.

Letters

Triple-negative breast cancer research funding: Betty Sommer, Causes for a Cure (organization), H3065 [17MY]

GAER, FELICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E469 [28MR]

GAFFNEY, JAMES

Letters

Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2237 [27AP]

GAGE, MATILDA JOSLYN

Remarks in House

Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation: Dept. of State Museums Connect grant recipient, E1671 [28SE]

GAGHAN, FREDERICK E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1275 [18JY]

GAINER, TERRANCE W.

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (see S. Res. 485), S3782 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (S. Res. 485), S3799 [6JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 485, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al., S3783, S3799 [6JN]

GAINESVILLE, TX

Bills and resolutions

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6369 [14NO]

Remarks in House

Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today: ‘‘Most Patriotic Small Town in America’’ designee, E13030 [24JY]

GAITHERSBURG, MD

Articles and editorials

First Person Singular—Carmen Castro-Conroy, 40, Gaithersburg, Housing Counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership, E1261 [17JY]

GALANTE, CAROL J.

Letters

FHA solvency and efforts to rebuild Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, S8526 [30DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HUD: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S8521, S8523–S8529 [30DE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S5623 [26JY], S8513 [28DE]

——— suitability to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner relative to actions addressing issues of FHA solvency, S8525–S8527 [30DE]

GALENA, SD

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (see S. 3288), S4151 [13JN] (see H.R. 3874), H374 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (H.R. 3874), H2681, H2682 [15MY]

Reports filed

Black Hills Cemetery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 112–475), H2644 [10MY]

Texts of

H.R. 3874, Black Hills Cemetery Act, H2681 [15MY]

GALER, ROBERT E.

Bills and resolutions

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6369 [14NO]

GALES FERRY, CT

Remarks in House

Dillon, Paul F.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

GALESBURG, IL

Remarks in Senate

Knox College: anniversary, S202 [31JA]

GALLACHER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1183 [29JN]

GALLAGHER, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1492 [12SE]

GALLAGHER, PATRICK F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1195 [29JN]

GALLAGHER, SEAN W.

Letters

Nomination of Paul J. Watford to be circuit judge, S3309 [21MY]

GALLEGLY, ELTON (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4953, H5010 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H641 [8FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2569 [9MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1572 [26MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H5923 [12SE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H572 [7FE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H5631 [1AU]

——— enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see H.R. 4223), H1427 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H187 [27JA]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide effective criminal prosecutions and increase penalties for tax return identity thefts (see H.R. 4362), H2813 [16MY]

——— reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6062), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H79 [18JA]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H6234 [20SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H5131 [23JY]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3164 [18MY]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3915 [20JN]

——— provide amortization authority in certain situations for capital calculation under the Financial Institutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (see H.R. 1356), H1571 [26MR]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4864 [12JY]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 3862), H513 [6FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H571 [7FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6152 [19SE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H220 [31JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H948 [21FE]

Israel: allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated U.S. nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (see H.R. 3992), H950 [24FE]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H2211 [26AP]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H6152 [19SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1210 [6MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2211 [26AP]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2288 [27AP]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H3808 [19JN]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H4907 [17JY]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see H.R. 6094), H4828 [11JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 220), H2212 [26AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NIH: establish Skin Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 5716), H4775 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1017 [28FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H476 [3FE]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.: designate (see H.R. 6147), H5293 [25JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5328 [26JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see H.R. 1340), H1543 [22MR]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H726 [14FE]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4250), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1571 [26MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H1153 [5MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H1135 [1MR]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H1135 [1MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H220 [31JA]

Water pollution: clarify requirement that permit applications for the discharge of pollutants be approved by disinterested board members (see H.R. 2765), H1497 [21MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1306 [8MR]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H6397 [15NO]

——— prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H903 [16FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H4064 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (see H.R. 4043), H801 [15FE]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (see H.R. 4109), H1099 [29FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6343 [13NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (H.R. 4043), H802 [15FE]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (H.R. 5965), H3807 [19JN]

Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (H.R. 4109), H1100 [29FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (H.R. 6587), H6344 [13NO]

Remarks

Air Force: Air National Guard firefighting aircraft funding, H4953 [18JY]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, E382• [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3004 [17MY]

——— establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4953 [18JY]

Devil Pups, Inc.: tribute, E1309• [24JY]

E.J. Harrison and Sons, Inc.: anniversary, E1817• [27NO]

House of Representatives: tribute to departing California Members of Congress, H6495 [28NO]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), E1511• [13SE]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (H.R. 241), H3438 [5JN]

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102• [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102• [21JN]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (H.R. 6587), H7327 [19DE]

Pushmataha County, OK: tribute to Pushmataha County Historical Society, E2020• [31DE]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum ‘‘D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives’’ exhibit, E1201• [29JN]

Staff: tribute, E2017• [31DE]

Ventura County, CA: anniversary of Ventura County Stand Down, E1238• [12JY]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers, E1841• [29NO]

White, Colleen Toy: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation General Roger L. Brautigan Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E1748• [13NO]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6742–H6751 [12DE]

Tribute, H6495 [28NO], H7363 [20DE]

Tributes

Atsinger, Edward G., III, E1851• [29NO]

Beach, Edwin F., E1314• [24JY]

Boeckmann, Bert and Jane, E1815• [27NO]

Briner, Robert A., E492• [29MR]

Brown, Joseph P., E1743• [13NO]

Cimmarusti, Larry, E2007• [30DE]

Cimmarusti, Ralph, E2007• [30DE]

Gallegly family, E2023• [31DE]

Gillette, Dennis, E295• [1MR]

Glancy, Tom, E949• [1JN]

Groff, Howard and Susan, E1967• [19DE]

Hadley, David, E851• [18MY]

Moriarity, John, E1849• [29NO]

Plotkin, Ron, E1119• [21JN]

Rhoads, Randy, E40• [18JA]

Sedell, Mike, E1182• [29JN]

Shea, Joseph, H3487 [6JN]

Wachtell, Thomas and Esther, E1974• [19DE]

Zimring, Donald, E1124• [21JN]

GALLEGLY FAMILY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2023 [31DE]

GALLEGOS, ALEXANDER

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E470 [28MR]

GALLEGOS, JUSTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1691 [12OC]

GALLEGOS, MacAIDAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1691 [12OC]

GALLEGOS, MARIO, JR.

Obituaries

Houston (TX) Chronicle, E1797 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1797 [16NO]

GALLI, JESSICA

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

GALLO, JUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1455 [10SE]

GALLUCCI, GUS

Remarks in House

Gus Gallucci Co.: anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

GALMORE, WAIRTERRICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1271 [18JY]

GALVESTON, TX

Remarks in House

Dept. of HUD: Galveston, TX, low-income housing restoration funding, H4032 [26JN]

Galveston Bay Foundation: anniversary, E1141 [26JN]

GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1141 [26JN]

GAMBIA, REPUBLIC OF THE

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S4710 [28JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Edward M. Alford To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

GAMBLE, HUGH

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (see S. Res. 403), S1932 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs (S. Res. 403), S1944 [21MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 403, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in U.S. v. Richard F. (Dickie) Scruggs, S1942, S1944 [21MR]

GAMBLING

Articles and editorials

More Businesses May Pull Plug on Welfare Cash Cards, H318 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions

Native Americans: provide for community approval before Indian class III gaming opportunities may take effect (see H.R. 4033), H801 [15FE]

——— repeal law prohibiting gaming activities, otherwise prohibited in Texas, on Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas lands (see S. 3654), S7401 [4DE]

New Jersey: exclude from prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the State legislature (see H.R. 3809), H114 [23JA]

Sports: permit States to grant exemptions from certain laws for lotteries, sweepstakes, and other betting, gambling, or wagering schemes involving professional and amateur sports (see H.R. 3797), H113 [23JA]

Letters

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act: Tom Hansen and Barbara W. Ballard, National Conference of State Legislatures, H318 [1FE]

——— Tracy L. Wareing, American Public Human Services Association, and Paul Lefkowitz, National Association of State TANF Administrators, H318 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Arizona: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands (H.R. 2938), H3725–H3729 [18JN]

Michigan: anniversary of lottery, E1913 [12DE]

Public welfare programs: require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H226, H315–H322 [1FE], E152 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Las Vegas, NV: recognize importance of the hotel, gaming, and convention industries on economy of the city, S2462 [18AP]

——— tribute to National Handicapping Championship, S123 [26JA]

Reports filed

Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2938) (H. Rept. 112–440), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2938, Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act, H3725 [18JN]

H.R. 3567, Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H315 [1FE]

S. 3654, repeal law prohibiting gaming activities, otherwise prohibited in Texas, on Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas lands, S7403 [4DE]

GAMMAGE, ALMA T.

Proclamations

Mrs. Alma T. Gammage Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E895 [30MY]

GAMORAN, ADAM

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

GANDY, SHIRLEE J. AND TAYLOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1739 [13NO]

GANSLER, DOUG

Articles and editorials

Weakening Violence Against Women Act Betrays Immigrant Victims, S6302 [13SE]

GANTER, J. CARL

Remarks in Senate

Rockefeller Foundation: Innovation Award recipient, S4816 [10JY]

GAO MANDATES REVISION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3315), S6653, S6672 [21SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3315), H6771, H6772 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3315), S6671, S6672 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3315) (S. Rept. 112–219), S6451 [19SE]

Texts of

S. 3315, provisions, S6672 [21SE], H6771 [13DE]

GAO ZHISHENG

Bills and resolutions

China: call to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release (see S. Res. 554), S6340 [13SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 554, call on China to facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers and his immediate and conditional release, S6344 [13SE]

GARAMENDI, JOHN (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3122 [18MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5052 [19JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4124 [27JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1066, H1069 [29FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2537 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1428 [20MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H3105 [17MY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4606 [28JN]

——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 3709), H3105 [17MY]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2447 [8MY]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H2289 [27AP]

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see H.R. 5545), H2441 [8MY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6280 [21SE]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H6806 [13DE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1915 [17AP]

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (see H.R. 3910), H512 [6FE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2722), H4065 [26JN]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H1017 [28FE]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see H.R. 3666), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

——— remove the maximum payment amount for certain qualified losses under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (see H.R. 4978), H5712 [2AU]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H5711 [2AU]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6280 [21SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns (see H.J. Res. 111), H5328 [26JY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H641 [8FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3662 [7JN]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1847 [16AP]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H1017 [28FE]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1101 [29FE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3977 [21JN]

——— prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H3977 [21JN]

India: condemn human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the region, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions (see H. Res. 387), H6280 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H1017 [28FE]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Medicare: provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H6280 [21SE]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H696 [13FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H966 [27FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6623 [4DE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4775 [10JY]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H1100 [29FE]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H476 [3FE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6369 [14NO]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6262), H5629 [1AU]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6429 [16NO]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H1101 [29FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6151 [19SE]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6279 [21SE]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H945 [17FE]

Television: establish signal quality and content requirements for the carriage of public, educational, and governmental channels and preserve support for such channels (see H.R. 1746), H159 [24JA]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H5526 [31JY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H6312 [19OC]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H3976 [21JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2716 [15MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H4158 [27JN]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H6344 [13NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H950 [24FE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H2330 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 6217), H5326 [26JY]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4020), H725 [14FE]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6034), H4156 [27JN]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H374 [1FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (H.R. 6293), H5708 [2AU]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 6217), H5327 [26JY]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 6216), H5327 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (H.R. 5936), H3699 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (H.R. 6484), H6277 [21SE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 4020), H726 [14FE]

Floods: analyze challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6034), H4157 [27JN]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (H.R. 3860), H374 [1FE]

Motions

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1232 [7MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3143 [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H578 [8FE], H2836 [17MY], H3741 [19JN], H6374 [15NO], E163• [8FE]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3741 [19JN]

Baker, Keshia: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557• [19SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H715, H717, H718, H719, H720, H721 [14FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2705 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2578, H2579 [10MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, H6693, H6694, H6695, H6696, H6697, H6698 [11DE]

——— require the wealthy to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts, H6613 [4DE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1868 [17AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), motion to recommit, H1232 [7MR]

——— require all materials used for conduit hydropower generation be manufactured in the U.S., H1232 [7MR]

Business and industry: eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H718 [14FE]

Buy American Act: increase total domestic content of all steel, iron, and manufactured goods, including rolling stock, H4125 [27JN]

——— require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 6217), H5872 [12SE]

——— require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H19 [17JA], H721 [14FE], H3820, H3879 [20JN], H5193 [24JY], H6454 [27NO]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

California: clarify duration of Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1062 [29FE]

——— clarify jurisdiction over Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1066, H1067 [29FE]

——— eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

CFTC: implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, H2798, H2800 [16MY]

Climate: impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H6357 [14NO]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H2116 [25AP]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 964), H1036 [29FE]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content in transportation construction projects, H3795 [19JN]

Coughlin, Natalie: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557• [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2579 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2705 [15MY], H2794 [16MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2836 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to recommit, H3143 [18MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5051 [19JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H5192 [24JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4952 [18JY], H5051, H5052, H5053 [19JY]

——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H4952 [18JY], H5052, H5053 [19JY]

——— require Navy or U.S.-flagged vessels that provide services to the Federal Government to be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard located in the U.S. or Guam, H3143 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H2117 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2117 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H352 [1FE]

Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H18 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, H755 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H755 [15FE], H829, H830 [16FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4125 [27JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6609, H6610, H6611, H6612, H6613, H6614 [4DE], H6693, H6695, H6696, H6697, H6698 [11DE], H6863, H6864, H6865, H6866, H6867, H6868 [18DE]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, H1006 [28FE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6457 [27NO]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H3693, H3695, H3696 [8JN], H4425 [28JN], H4901, H4902, H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191, H5192, H5193, H5194 [24JY], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6458 [27NO]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6865, H6866, H6867, H6868 [18DE]

Education: funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H2117 [25AP]

——— science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H557 [7FE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H18 [17JA], H201, H202, H203, H204, H205, H206, H207 [31JA], H554, H556, H557, H558, H559, H560 [7FE], H715, H717, H718, H719, H720, H721 [14FE], H1004, H1005 [28FE], H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP], H6455, H6456, H6457, H6458 [27NO]

Fairfield, CA: tribute to retiring law enforcement officers, E1896• [11DE]

FEMA: allow construction and improvement of structures used for agricultural production in floodplains under the National Flood Insurance Program, H2578 [10MY]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H559 [7FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4759 [10JY], H4811, H4812, H4814, H4815, H4816 [11JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E659• [26AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4425 [28JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to States for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H6357, H6360, H6361 [14NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H6357, H6358, H6359, H6360, H6361 [14NO]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), E787• [15MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5872 [12SE]

Medicare: reform, H1868 [17AP], H4811 [11JY], H6609, H6610, H6611, H6612, H6613, H6614 [4DE], H6693, H6695, H6696, H6697, H6698 [11DE], H6864 [18DE]

NIST: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H2537 [9MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H3143 [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H4814, H4816 [11JY], H4897, H4898, H4899, H4900 [17JY], H5188, H5189, H5190, H5191 [24JY]

——— impact of requirement for States to establish health insurance exchanges, H4814 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, H4815 [11JY]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4759 [10JY], H4811, H4812, H4814, H4815, H4816 [11JY]

——— repeal of Patient’s Bill of Rights, H4812 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4423, H4424 [28JN]

Petri, Heather: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557• [19SE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H3820 [20JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3879 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3820 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H1007 [28FE], H2797, H2798, H2799, H2800 [16MY]

——— promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases, H829, H830 [16FE]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (H.R. 3533), H202 [31JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), complete conference report, H3792, H3794 [19JN]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3792, H3794 [19JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1043, H1053, H1062, H1064, H1066, H1067, H1068, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1036 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538 [9MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2537, H2538 [9MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H6613 [4DE]

——— cost-of-living adjustments, H6613 [4DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), consideration (H. Res. 614), H1868 [17AP]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (H.R. 3307), H5872 [12SE]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, H5872 [12SE]

——— permanently extend the research and development credit, H715, H717, H718, H720 [14FE]

——— provide enhanced research and development credits to companies that manufacture products in the U.S., H556 [7FE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from wind, H1007 [28FE]

——— rates, H2116 [25AP]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H2116 [25AP]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, H557 [7FE], H1006 [28FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H201, H202, H204, H205, H206, H207 [31JA], H720, H721 [14FE]

——— importance of public transit program funding, H1005 [28FE]

——— infrastructure funding, H201, H202, H204, H205, H206, H207 [31JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2705, H2706, H2707 [15MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1339• [26JY]

Resignations

Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6474 [28NO]

Tributes

Banks, Lawrence, E1897• [11DE]

Brubeck, David W., H6686 [11DE]

Hall, Representative, H6453 [27NO]

Jones, Representative, H4897 [17JY]

Kolander, Kelly, E589• [19AP]

Kramer, Susan and Stanley, E571• [18AP]

Murphy, Anne and Jack, H1828 [16AP], E567• [18AP]

Pierson, Jay, H6863 [18DE]

GARB, ISAAC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1888 [7DE]

GARB, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1696 [12OC]

GARBAGE see Refuse Disposal

GARBARINO, STEVEN D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S35 [23JA]

GARCIA, JOSE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1520 [13SE]

GARCIA, MILDRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4918 [18JY], E138 [3FE]

GARDEN, BRADY R.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1737 [9NO]

GARDEN CITY, SD

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5132 [18JY], S5255 [23JY]

GARDNER, AMY

Articles and editorials

Freedom Works Tea Party Group Nearly Falls Apart in Fight Between Old and New Guard, E2019 [31DE]

GARDNER, CORY (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3552, H3578 [6JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3419, H3482 [5JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2449 [8MY], H2523 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H1428 [20MR]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H2033 [19AP]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H4656 [29JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 6525), H6275 [21SE]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6280 [21SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H220 [31JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 1996), H1915 [17AP]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H7436 [27DE]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H1807 [29MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see H.R. 750), H27 [17JA]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H4828 [11JY]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1978 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H2072 [24AP]

Foreign trade: require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6397 [15NO]

Government regulations: decrease effect on the economy that a rule must have to be a major rule in order to increase the number of rules for which Congress can use the resolution of disapproval procedure (see H.R. 6486), H6274 [21SE]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1154 [5MR]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3916 [20JN]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3700 [8JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H696 [13FE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6001 [13SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 498), H3105 [17MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4656 [29JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H220 [31JA]

——— create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 6446), H7516 [31DE]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H2569 [9MY]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6469 [27NO]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H6397 [15NO]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3807 [19JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 93), H1808 [29MR]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3481 [5JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1543 [22MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H2289 [27AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2289 [27AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H802 [15FE]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H1978 [18AP]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H2329 [7MY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H79 [18JA]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1807 [29MR]

Taxation: exclude from gross income payments from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings (see H.R. 6615), H6535 [29NO]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1978 [18AP]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H6280 [21SE]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H2663 [11MY]

——— facilitate program-related investments by private foundations (see H.R. 3420), H2569 [9MY]

——— make permanent improvements to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6148), H5202 [24JY]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H7425 [20DE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 2092), H5009 [18JY]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H6280 [21SE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

Taxation: expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 6462), H6231 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H2067 [24AP]

Taxation: expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (H.R. 6289), H5708 [2AU]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 6462), H6233 [20SE]

Remarks

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H634, H636 [8FE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5300 [26JY]

Budget: deficit, H2703 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2703 [15MY]

——— sequestration, H5758 [10SE]

CFTC: funding, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2703, H2704 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy: determine if impact analyses of EPA rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6011 [14SE]

——— require Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3923 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3552 [6JN]

Dept. of State: encourage Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, H1094, H1095 [29FE]

——— require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H15 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Office of Energy Employment and Training and Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, H3929 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: National Energy Conservation Policy Act energy management requirements funding, H3326 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3326 [31MY]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H629 [8FE], H5122, H5123, H5124, H5125, H5126, H5127, H5128 [23JY], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE]

——— importance of job creation, H362, H363, H365, H367 [1FE], H629, H632, H634, H635, H636 [8FE], H5122 [23JY]

EPA: prohibit consideration of feasibility and cost in revising and supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone, H3902 [20JN]

——— prohibit delay in finalization of rules to establish clean air standards and to reduce air pollution if such rules will provide protection against asthma and other health effects, H3900 [20JN]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H635 [8FE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), H5128 [23JY]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), H5756 [10SE]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, H5024 [19JY]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5125 [23JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5122, H5123, H5124, H5125, H5126, H5127, H5128 [23JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4820 [11JY]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E733• [8MY], E1558• [19SE]

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Lamar Community College: anniversary, E1663• [28SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E857• [18MY]

Matsushima, John: National Western Stock Show (organization) Citizen of the West honoree, H7278 [19DE]

NOAA: prohibit funding for salaries of individuals who misuse Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, H2523 [9MY]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H44 [18JA], H362, H363, H364, H365, H367 [1FE], H629, H632, H634, H635 [8FE], H1096 [29FE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H5755, H5758 [10SE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1091, H1093, H1094, H1095, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H634 [8FE]

——— protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas, H3897 [20JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on tax burden, H4820 [11JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4820 [11JY]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H362 [1FE]

——— gasoline price levels, H1091, H1093, H1094, H1095, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3883, H3897, H3900, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905 [20JN], H3923, H3924, H3926, H3927, H3929 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

——— national energy policy, H364 [1FE], H629, H631, H632, H634, H635, H636 [8FE]

——— prohibit granting new leases to oil companies until they forgo oil and gas subsidies, use U.S. made products, and hire U.S. workers, H3943 [21JN]

Public debt: impact on job creation and economy, H5754, H5755, H5756, H5757, H5758, H5759, H5760 [10SE]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2523 [9MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, H1096, H1097 [29FE]

Taxation: rates, H5757 [10SE]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes, H5757, H5759 [10SE]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— rates, H5755 [10SE]

Washington County, CO: anniversary, E1597• [21SE]

Tributes

Arnett, David, H2825 [17MY]

Bacon, Bob, H3587 [7JN]

Gresky, Paul, E551• [17AP]

Judkins, Nancy K., E312• [5MR]

Martens, Leona, H2292 [7MY]

Schaffer, Bob, H6514 [29NO]

GARDNER, DWIGHT A.

Remarks in House

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

GARDNER, RICHARD J.

Appointments

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

GARDUNO, KARINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1743 [29MR]

GARFIELD, NJ

Remarks in House

Calvary Baptist Church: anniversary, E860 [18MY]

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1635 [21SE]

GARLAND, JOE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6443 [19SE]

GARRAHY, JOHN J. (JOE)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S252–S254 [1FE]

GARRETT, CARLTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E178 [9FE]

GARRETT, FELIX E., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E16 [13JA]

GARRETT, MAJOR

Articles and editorials

Return to Regular Order (2010), H7357 [19DE]

GARRETT, MONICA AND IVORY

Remarks in House

Congressional Coalition on Adoption: Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

GARRETT, SCOTT (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1763 [29MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4048 [26JN], H4144 [27JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2503 [9MY]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1916 [17AP]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 94), H4157 [27JN]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H221 [31JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of State: designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see H.R. 6495), H6536 [29NO]

——— rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H802 [15FE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H2570 [9MY]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H476 [3FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H115 [23JA]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

Foreign aid: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6298 [28SE]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H5630 [1AU]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3707 [15JN]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2134 [25AP]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2896), H1134 [1MR]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

New Jersey: exclude from prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the State legislature (see H.R. 3809), H3481 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

SEC: enable national securities exchanges to provide incentives to market-makers that increase liquidity and depth of capital markets and promote enhanced trading and price-discovery for smaller companies (see H.R. 6127), H4868 [13JY]

——— exempt low-revenue companies from certain regulations (see H.R. 6161), H5131 [23JY]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H4065 [26JN]

Sports: permit States to grant exemptions from certain laws for lotteries, sweepstakes, and other betting, gambling, or wagering schemes involving professional and amateur sports (see H.R. 3797), H3481 [5JN]

Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2989), H6587 [3DE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H6304 [9OC]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H571 [7FE]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 506), H3578 [6JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1571 [26MR]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: repeal authority to designate certain non-bank financial institutions as systemically important financial institutions (see H.R. 6317), H5705 [2AU]

Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 6695), H7424 [20DE]

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6318), H5705 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: repeal authority to designate certain non-bank financial institutions as systemically important financial institutions (H.R. 6317), H5709 [2AU]

Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (H.R. 6695), H7424 [20DE]

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (H.R. 6318), H5710 [2AU]

Remarks

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H535, H540 [7FE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H546 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H535, H536, H537, H538, H540, H541•, H545, H546 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H5958 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956, H5958, H5961, H5963, H5966 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5968 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act with a deficit-reducing increase in tax revenue, H5968 [13SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1771, H1774 [29MR]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3631 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144, H4145 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for a single or multi-State court settlement where funds are removed from any residential mortgage-backed securitization trust, H2503, H2504 [9MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4048, H4049, H4050 [26JN], H4144, H4145 [27JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5241 [25JY]

Hardyston Township, NJ: anniversary, E250• [27FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4753 [10JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, E526• [16AP]

OMB: require all budgets submitted to the President be prepared using both accrual-based and cash-based accounting standards, H545 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H3917 [21JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4753 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4426 [28JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2503, H2504 [9MY]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548, H1549 [26MR]

——— improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders, H5241 [25JY]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1551 [26MR]

——— require brokers underwriting initial public offerings for emerging growth companies be held to strict liability for publicly released research and that certain communications be filed with the SEC, H1257 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H1242, H1257, H1258 [7MR]

——— prohibit communication between emerging growth companies and accredited investors, H1258 [7MR]

Taiwan: anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E244• [27FE]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit funding for security officers or behavior detection officers outside an airport, H3631 [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, H6248•, H6249•, H6250•, H6251•, H6252•, H6253•, H6254•, H6256, H6257• [21SE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H4048, H4049, H4050 [26JN]

Statements

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Tributes

D’Augustine, Joseph, H1855 [17AP]

Hallett, Karen, H227 [1FE]

GARRETT, STEVEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7460 [5DE]

GARRISON, BENJAMIN

Articles and editorials

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Clay County, KY: tribute to World War II veterans, S3078 [10MY]

GARRISON, WALTER

Articles and editorials

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Clay County, KY: tribute to World War II veterans, S3078 [10MY]

GARROTT, ANNE MARQUESS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E144 [6FE]

GARVIN, NATHANIEL D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5171 [19JY]

GARY, IN

Remarks in House

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]

Gary Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1637 [21SE]

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]

Gary NAACP: tribute to life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

St. Joseph the Worker Croatian Catholic Church: anniversary, E1802 [27NO]

GARY, LAWRENCE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1095 [20JN]

GARY CATHOLIC CHARITIES (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1637 [21SE]

GARY FRONTIERS SERVICE CLUB

Remarks in House

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast: tribute to honorees, E24 [17JA]

GARZA, ERIKA

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E524 [16AP]

GARZA, MARY L. MATTA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1569 [19SE]

GAS PRICE SPIKE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3784), H77 [18JA]

GASDEK, BARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4414 [21JN]

GASOLINE REGULATIONS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

GASPEE (H.M.S.)

Remarks in Senate

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3822 [7JN]

GASSETT, JONATHAN W.

Letters

Sportsmen’s Heritage Act, H1874 [17AP]

GAST, EARL W.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

GASTON, RUTHERFORD (BUD)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E905 [30MY]

GASTONIA, NC

Remarks in House

First Wesleyan Christian School: anniversary, E378 [19MR]

GATLIN, JUSTIN

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1342 [26JY]

GATLIN, ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E981 [5JN]

GATT see Treaties and Agreements

GAUDARRAMA, GAVINA ACEVEDO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E242 [27FE]

GAUDET, ERIC

Remarks in House

Macy’s, Inc.: Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

GAUGING AMERICAN PORT SECURITY (GAPS) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4005), H4009–H4011 [26JN], E1181 [29JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 112–499), H3265 [30MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4005, provisions, H4009 [26JN]

GAUL, JOSEPH M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1160 [27JN]

GAVAN, SEAN

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

GAY, LESBIAN, STRAIGHT EDUCATION NETWORK

Remarks in House

National Day of Silence: observance, H2013 [19AP]

GAY AND LESBIAN ACTIVISTS ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTON, DC

Remarks in House

Anniversarry, E626 [24AP]

GAYLOR, GREGORY

Remarks in House

United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611 [21SE]

GAYLOR, HUNTER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

GAYNES, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E789 [15MY]

GAYS AND LESBIANS ORGANIZED FOR BETTERMENT AND EQUALITY (GLOBE) (organization)

Remarks in House

Bravewomon, Lynn: Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality (GLOBE) (organization) Pryor Conrad Award recipient, E1684 [5OC]

GEAKE, LADIMIR

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6066 [10SE]

GEE, GORDON

Letters

Gordon Gee use of offensive stereotypes relative to the Polish Army: Alex Storozynski, Kosciuszko Foundation, H35 [18JA]

——— Thaddeus C. Radzilowski, Piast Institute, H36 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Poland: use of offensive stereotypes relative to the Polish army, H35 [18JA]

GEEGAN, SARA

Articles and editorials

U.S.S. Kentucky’s Commander Is a Proud UK Alum, S5252 [23JY]

GEER, ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1262 [17JY]

GEER, TIMOTHY

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327 [25JY]

GEHRINGER, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1813 [27NO]

GEIGER, ROGER

Remarks in House

Torrington, CT: AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]

GEISEL, THEODORE

Bills and resolutions

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 382), S1147 [29FE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 602), H1805 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 382), S1143 [29FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 382, Read Across America Day, S1143, S1150 [29FE]

GEITHNER, TIMOTHY F. see Secretary of the Treasury (Timothy F. Geithner)

GEITNER, REX E.

Remarks in House

San Mateo County, CA, Farm Bureau: Farmer of the Year award recipient, E202 [15FE]

GEJDENSON, SAM (a former Representative from Connecticut)

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H2253 [27AP]

GEJJI, SIDD

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3048 [9MY]

GELATO FIASCO, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2724 [25AP]

GELSER, SARA A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on Disability: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4151 [13JN]

GENELLO, PATRICK J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E721 [8MY]

GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Press releases

GAMA Urges Swift Action on Export Import Bank Reauthorization, H2475 [9MY]

GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Remarks in House

Moore, Jacob: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1753 [14NO]

GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

GENERAL MOTORS CO.

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: transfer proceeds from the sale of Government stock in General Motors Co., to fund pension benefits for former Delphi Corp., employees (see S. 3544), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6404), H5999 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Chemicomays, LLC: General Motors Co., Supplier of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Obama, President: economic policies relative to stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, H1547 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Chevrolet: anniversary of Chevrolet Cruze automobile, S6097 [11SE]

Economy: stability of domestic automobile manufacturers, S1064 [28FE], S1174 [1MR], S2217 [29MR], S3419 [22MY]

GENERAL MOTORS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H495, H498, H499, H500, H502 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Albuquerque, NM: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see S. 3370), S4892 [11JY]

Annual audit: require (see H.R. 4629), H2123 [25AP]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (see H. Res. 537), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of the Interior: hold in trust for the benefit of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon the Chemawa Indian School land and improvements (see H.R. 3878), H374 [1FE]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to enter into contracts with private sector for property management (see H.R. 6264), H5629 [1AU]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3301), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 6020), H4063 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5964), H3806 [19JN]

Functioning: improve (see H.R. 6430), H6150 [19SE]

Motor vehicles: reduce amounts available for acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet (see H.R. 6144), H5008 [18JY]

——— reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see H.R. 6324), H5706 [2AU]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S1540 [8MR]

——— improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S388 [7FE] (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

——— install Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless neutral host systems in Federal buildings to improve in-building wireless communications coverage and commercial network capacity (see S. 3439), S5381 [25JY]

Letters

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307 [9MR], H5338 [31JY]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5792 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5792 [11SE]

——— Senator Coburn, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6427 [19SE]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, courthouse construction funding: California congressional delegation, H2541 [9MY]

Memorandums

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, Courthouse Condition: David M. Singer, U.S. Marshals Service, H2540 [9MY]

Motions

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H531 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Annual audit: require (H.R. 4629), H2080 [25AP]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, H491–H494 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490–H503 [6FE], H529–H533 [7FE], E151 [7FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 537), H485–H488 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H531, H532 [7FE]

——— exempt certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities from decommissioning, H531, H532 [7FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Contracts: ensure compliance with workforce diversity rules, H1829 [16AP], H1854 [17AP]

Federal employees: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, H1897, H1898 [17AP], H2013 [19AP], E546 [17AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 6020), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

Houston, TX: convey a parcel of real property to the Military Museum of Texas, H501 [6FE]

Los Angeles, CA: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539, H2540 [9MY]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H6097–H6099 [19SE]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (H.R. 6185), H5791–H5793 [11SE]

Real estate: liquidate excess and surplus Federal properties, H3148 [18MY]

Tracy, CA: convey a parcel of real property (S. 1302), H2299, H2300 [7MY], H3148 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza construction collapse killing 28 workers, S2579 [23AP]

Federal employees: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, S2462 [18AP], S2521 [19AP]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (S. 2076), S390 [7FE], S1814 [19MR]

——— install Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless neutral host systems in Federal buildings to improve in-building wireless communications coverage and commercial network capacity (S. 3439), S5385 [25JY]

Veterans: include certain veterans organizations as eligible recipient organizations for donation of Federal surplus personal property through State agencies, S6096 [11SE]

Reports filed

Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3370), S5870 [1AU]

Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6020, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 112–241), S6947 [27NO]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6020) (H. Rept. 112–550), H4063 [26JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3301) (S. Rept. 112–177), S4203 [14JN]

Local Courthouse Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6185) (H. Rept. 112–661), H5764 [10SE]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307–H1359 [9MR], H5338–H5405 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 537, consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H486 [6FE]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 6020, financial services and general Government appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H495–H498 [6FE]

H.R. 6185, Local Courthouse Safety Act, H5791 [11SE]

H.R. 6324, Cutting Federal Unnecessary and Expensive Leasing (Cutting FUEL) Act, H6097 [19SE]

S. 1302, GSA conveyance of a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA, H2299 [7MY]

S. 2076, Local Courthouse Safety Act, S391 [7FE]

GENERAL SOCIETY SONS OF THE REVOLUTION

Remarks in House

Kings Mountain, TN: tribute to chapter for signing of the U.S. Constitution anniversary observation, E1477 [11SE]

GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (H.R. 5978), H3917 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (S. 3317), S4370–S4372 [20JN]

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

GENEVA, NY

Remarks in Senate

Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office: designate (H.R. 2244), S2885 [26AP]

Reports filed

Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office, Geneva, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2244), S2730 [25AP]

GENOCIDE

Appointments

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, H787 [15FE]

Articles and editorials

Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants, E686 [27AP]

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: call for arrest and prosecution for incitement to genocide (see H. Res. 807), H6318 [26OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1390 [19MR]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S1790 [19MR]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

Essays

Armenian Genocide Survivor: Araxi Kechbouladian, E924 [31MY]

Lists

Nobel laureates urging the Turkish Government to acknowledge Armenian genocide, E622 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2079 [25AP], E622, E623, E631, E632, E633, E636 [24AP], E648 [25AP], E660, E677 [26AP], E697, E699 [27AP], E811 [16MY]

Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E924 [31MY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide, E697 [27AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, E697 [27AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 108), H1442 [21MR]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum luncheon, E998 [6JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, H1918 [18AP]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 304), H1980 [19AP], H2079, H2081 [25AP], E648 [25AP]

Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, E437 [26MR]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H2014, H2015 [19AP], H2080 [25AP], E535 [16AP], E561 [17AP], E577 [18AP], E640, E642 [25AP], E659 [26AP], E687, E700 [27AP]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons, H463 [3FE], H1146 [5MR], H1163, H1165 [6MR], H1527–H1529 [22MR], E687 [27AP]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (H. Res. 271), H636–H638 [8FE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE], E110 [1FE], E225 [17FE], E241, E248, E252 [27FE], E280 [29FE], E302, E303 [1MR], E352 [8MR], E474 [28MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191 [14FE], E224, E227 [17FE], E254 [27FE]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718 [7MY]

——— tribute to citizens, E828 [17MY]

Satellite Sentinel Project (organization): tribute, E717 [7MY]

Taylor, Charles: conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, E685 [27AP]

Terre Haute, IN: tribute to CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, E1108 [21JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, E1802 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2652, S2653 [24AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 108), S2006 [22MR]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, S2322 [16AP], S2540 [19AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 108, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H1442 [21MR]

S. Res. 399, Affirmation of the U.S. Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S1792 [19MR]

GENSLER, ARTHUR

Remarks in House

San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association: Silver Spur Award recipient, E268 [28FE]

GENTILE, DOMINIC S.

Bills and resolutions

Medal of Honor: award posthumously (see H.R. 5926), H3660 [7JN]

GEORGE, HOMER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E347 [8MR]

GEORGE, JOSH

Remarks in Senate

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

GEORGE, ROBERT P.

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H1530 [22MR]

GEORGE, TIMOTHY

Eulogies

Colson, Charles W., E996–E998 [6JN]

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Letters

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act, H2095 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Ecology and environment: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649 [25AP]

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

GEORGES, ERIN (DOTY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1783 [16NO]

GEORGETOWN, TX

Remarks in House

Lone Star Model A Ford Club: anniversary, E1810 [27NO]

Veterans: tribute to Horses for Heroes program, E1721 [26OC]

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Jan Karski Day: designate (see S. Res. 626), S8302 [20DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 626, Jan Karski Day, S8305 [20DE]

GEORGIA COUNCIL ON AGING

Remarks in House

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]

GEORGIA (country)

Articles and editorials

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign aid: limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

Foreign policy: support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Democracy: efforts, H6432 [27NO], H6538 [30NO]

Foreign aid: limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

Foreign policy: support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

——— support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285 [29FE]

Remarks in Senate

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Richard B. Norland To Be Ambassador to Georgia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

GEORGIA FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Remarks in House

Fowler, Michael L., Sr.: Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483 [29MR]

GEORGIA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1928 [13DE]

GEORGIA PEANUT COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1232 [11JY], E1360 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4633 [26JN], S5948 [2AU]

GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Proclamations

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP], E779 [11MY]

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Statesboro, GA: closing of Snooky’s Restaurant, H3663 [8JN]

GEORGIA (State)

Bills and resolutions

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: conduct suitability and feasibility study for expanding boundary (see H.R. 4630), H2123 [25AP]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5103), H2269 [27AP]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Letters

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Petitions and memorials

Allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H733 [15FE]

Proclamations

Bishop Dr. Stewart Reese, Jr., Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1185 [29JN]

Bishop William P. DeVeaux and Dr. Patricia Ann Morris DeVeaux Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1181 [29JN]

Brian A. Mann Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1183 [29JN]

Carolyn B. Parks Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1191 [29JN]

Crystal Brockington and Johnathan Davis Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1193 [29JN]

Dempsey Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1196 [29JN]

Dogan Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E898 [30MY]

Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E32 [18JA]

Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., High School Civic Leadership Students Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E906 [30MY]

Eddie L. Long Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1536 [14SE]

Eileen Samuel U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr.; Samuel, Eileen, E635 [24AP]

Eli McKenzie U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1537 [14SE]

Fannie Sheridan U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1461 [10SE]

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP], E779 [11MY]

James E. Young U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E611 [23AP]

Leon and Joyce Henry Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1203 [9JY]

Margaret J. Laborn Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1464 [10SE]

Marshalls Distribution Center Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1540 [14SE]

Mr. James L. Littlejohn Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E897 [30MY]

Mrs. Alma T. Gammage Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E895 [30MY]

Mrs. Annie Johnson-Sinkfield Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1211 [9JY]

Mrs. Curtis Lucille Sanders Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E45 [18JA]

Mrs. Julia A. Snell Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1197 [29JN]

Mrs. Karen L. Macon Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E905 [30MY]

Mrs. Loretta J. Maloy Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E903 [30MY]

Mrs. Marie Robinson Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1202 [29JN]

Mrs. Melody Poole Ellis Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E779 [11MY]

Ms. Carol Crumby Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E617 [23AP]

Ms. Clara Sims Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E310 [5MR]

Ms. Lorraine B. Myles Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E615 [23AP]

Ms. Marci McCarthy Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E616 [23AP], E623 [24AP]

Ms. Margaret Schuelke Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1530 [14SE]

Ms. Mary Theresa Johnson Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1200 [29JN]

Ms. Shundra Y. Nephew Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E616 [23AP], E782 [11MY]

Ms. Susan Bradley Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1535 [14SE]

Myers Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1544 [14SE]

Pastor Caroline Leach Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1208 [9JY]

Pastor Marques L. Fletcher Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1533 [14SE]

Pastor Micheal Benton Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1532 [14SE]

Robert L. Smith U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E607 [23AP], E780 [11MY]

Snipes and Turner Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1459 [10SE]

Teryle L. Berry U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1463 [10SE]

Thomas, Walker, and Wilson Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1206 [9JY]

Victory for the World Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1204 [9JY]

Walter D. Gray U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1539 [14SE]

White’s Chapel United Methodist Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E781 [11MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: impact on State economy, E803 [15MY]

Albany, GA: anniversary of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, E285 [29FE]

——— tribute to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Marine Band, E191 [14FE]

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase, E517 [30MR]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, E1232 [11JY], E1360 [31JY]

Hersey, Kathleen: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1280 [18JY]

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]

Hurd, Eric: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1280 [18JY]

Kitchens, George, Jr.: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, H5296 [26JY]

Police Week: observance, E860 [18MY]

Statesboro, GA: closing of Snooky’s Restaurant, H3663 [8JN]

United Way: anniversary, E1179 [28JN]

Wilkes County, GA: anniversary of Battle of Kettle Creek, E189 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S609 [14FE]

Georgia Peanut Commission: anniversary, S4633 [26JN], S5948 [2AU]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, and celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, S3728 [5JN]

Horton’s Books & Gifts (business): anniversary, S1845 [20MR]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Tributes

Isakson, Senator, S6029 [10SE]

Jenkins, Ed, H118, H123, H124, H125, H126 [24JA], E77 [25JA]

Lewis, Representative John, H1214 [7MR]

Young, Andrew J., Jr., E861 [18MY]

GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 112–145), S388 [7FE]

GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION EXPANSION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

GEOTHERMAL STEAM ACT

Reports filed

Geothermal Production Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 112–146), S388 [7FE]

GERACI, FRANK P., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S8011–S8015 [13DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8004 [13DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]

GERARD, LEO W.

Letters

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety, H2842 [17MY]

GERBER, SCOTT

Letters

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3427 [22MY]

GERCKE, JOAN KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E277 [29FE]

GERDTS, DOUGLAS

Prayers

Senate, S6475 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6475 [20SE]

GERHARD, KURT

Prayers

House of Representatives, H6325 [6NO]

GERING, NE

Remarks in House

National Park Service: anniversary of Summit Road at the Scotts Bluff National Monument, E1647 [21SE]

GERLACH, JIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

President’s Export Council, H1291 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H4869 [13JY]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H567 [7FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H3163 [18MY]

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 3521), H159 [24JA]

Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 3577), H376 [1FE]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H7360 [19DE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5292 [25JY]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

——— provide penalties with respect to employers’ conduct relative to persons engaging in sexual conduct with children (see H.R. 3766), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: require evaluation of county workload assessments prior to closure or relocation of a county or local Farm Service Agency office (see H.R. 4313), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H4157 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H182 [25JA]

——— improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 3144), H1915 [17AP]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of HUD: require section 8 rental assistance recipients to stay current with local taxes and authorize public housing agencies to divert such assistance to pay owners’ tax debts (see H.R. 6203), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H3733 [18JN]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H4907 [17JY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H4157 [27JN]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H. Res. 351), H2212 [26AP]

Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1391 [19MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1543 [22MR]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6152 [19SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H6397 [15NO]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6062 [14SE]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 6513), H6275 [21SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6312 [19OC]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2329 [7MY]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H3976 [21JN]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1978 [18AP]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1915 [17AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H2647 [10MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H2647 [10MY]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1367 [16MR]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1571 [26MR]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2648 [10MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6300 [2OC]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H944 [17FE]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H187 [27JA]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H945 [17FE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5766 [10SE]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H3732 [18JN]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H79 [18JA]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H2329 [7MY]

——— S-(2-benzothiazolyl)-2-(2-amino-thiazol-4-yl)-2-acetoxyimino thioacetate (thioester) (see H.R. 5698), H2566 [9MY]

——— yttrium oxides (see H.R. 4770), H2212 [26AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H2647 [10MY]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2989), H1391 [19MR]

——— exempt private foundations from the tax on excess business holdings in the case of certain philanthropic enterprises which are independently supervised (see H.R. 4035), H1018 [28FE]

——— expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (see H.R. 4643), H2212 [26AP]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H5202 [24JY]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H6344 [13NO]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5200 [24JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H6298 [28SE]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H6151 [19SE]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2412), H1847 [16AP]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H2713 [15MY]

——— modify the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2082), H4157 [27JN]

——— prevent the alternative minimum tax from effectively repealing the Federal tax exemption for interest on State and local private activity bonds (see H.R. 6180), H5201 [24JY]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H5766 [10SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2647 [10MY]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H1543 [22MR]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H572 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Tariff: AC electric motors (see H.R. 5094, 5095, 5098, 5099, 5101, 5102), H2269 [27AP]

——— acephate (see H.R. 5078), H2269 [27AP] (see H.R. 5728), H2645 [10MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperidylacetic acid (see H.R. 5100), H2269 [27AP]

——— alpha-threo phenyl-2-piperidyl acetamide (see H.R. 5093), H2269 [27AP]

——— asulam sodium salt and mixed application adjuvants (see H.R. 5079), H2269 [27AP]

——— cypermethrin (see H.R. 5084), H2269 [27AP]

——— dicumyl peroxide (see H.R. 4690), H2124 [25AP]

——— dry adhesive copolyamide pellets (see H.R. 4688), H2124 [25AP]

——— 5(1,1-dimethylheptyl) resorcinol (see H.R. 5087), H2269 [27AP]

——— 4-bromobenzyl bromide (see H.R. 5088), H2269 [27AP]

——— helium (see H.R. 5075), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin and adsorbent (see H.R. 5082), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin of benzene, diethenyl, polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, chloromethylated, trimethylaminoquaternized (see H.R. 5076), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of methacrylic acid cross-linked with divinylbenzene, potassium ionic form (see H.R. 5077), H2269 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin-methanamine, N methyl reaction products with chloromethylated divinylbenzene-styrene polymer (see H.R. 5081), H2269 [27AP]

——— macroporous ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thiol functionalized (see H.R. 5083), H2269 [27AP]

——— N-[(4-methoxymethyl)-1-phenylmethyl-4-piperidinyl]N-phenylpropanamide-ethanedioate (see H.R. 5097), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 5090), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1-benzyl-4-phenyl-4-piperidine carboxylic acid ethyl ester HCl (see H.R. 5096), H2269 [27AP]

——— 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-5H-tetrazol-5-one (see H.R. 5089), H2269 [27AP]

——— Orgasol polyamide powders (see H.R. 4689), H2124 [25AP]

——— oxyfluorfen (see H.R. 5085), H2269 [27AP]

——— phenyl-2-pyridyl acetamide (see H.R. 5092), H2269 [27AP]

——— strong base anionic resin (see H.R. 5080), H2269 [27AP]

——— styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene beads with low ash (see H.R. 5073), H2269 [27AP]

——— thiophanate methyl (see H.R. 5086), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (see H.R. 5091), H2269 [27AP]

——— 2-propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene (see H.R. 5074), H2269 [27AP]

Taxation: include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (see H.R. 6687), H7359 [19DE]

——— modify and extend the nonbusiness energy property credit (see H.R. 6398), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide exception from passive loss rules for investments in high technology research small business pass-thru entities (see H.R. 6559), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (see H.R. 6319), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 6102), H4827 [11JY]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4321), H1804 [29MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Tariff: AC electric motors (H.R. 5094), H2279 [27AP]

——— AC electric motors (H.R. 5095), H2279 [27AP]

——— AC electric motors (H.R. 5098), H2279 [27AP]

——— AC electric motors (H.R. 5099), H2279 [27AP]

——— AC electric motors (H.R. 5101), H2279 [27AP]

——— AC electric motors (H.R. 5102), H2279 [27AP]

——— acephate (H.R. 5078), H2279 [27AP]

——— acephate (H.R. 5728), H2646 [10MY]

——— alpha-phenyl-2-piperidylacetic acid (H.R. 5100), H2279 [27AP]

——— alpha-threo phenyl-2-piperidyl acetamide (H.R. 5093), H2279 [27AP]

——— asulam sodium salt and mixed application adjuvants (H.R. 5079), H2279 [27AP]

——— cypermethrin (H.R. 5084), H2279 [27AP]

——— dicumyl peroxide (H.R. 4690), H2129 [25AP]

——— dry adhesive copolyamide pellets (H.R. 4688), H2129 [25AP]

——— 5(1,1-dimethylheptyl) resorcinol (H.R. 5087), H2279 [27AP]

——— 4-bromobenzyl bromide (H.R. 5088), H2279 [27AP]

——— helium (H.R. 5075), H2278 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin and adsorbent (H.R. 5082), H2279 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin of benzene, diethenyl, polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, chloromethylated, trimethylaminoquaternized (H.R. 5076), H2278 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin powder comprising a copolymer of methacrylic acid cross-linked with divinylbenzene, potassium ionic form (H.R. 5077), H2279 [27AP]

——— ion-exchange resin-methanamine, N methyl reaction products with chloromethylated divinylbenzene-styrene polymer (H.R. 5081), H2279 [27AP]

——— macroporous ion-exchange resin comprising a copolymer of styrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene, thiol functionalized (H.R. 5083), H2279 [27AP]

——— N-[(4-methoxymethyl)-1-phenylmethyl-4-piperidinyl]N-phenylpropanamide-ethanedioate (H.R. 5097), H2279 [27AP]

——— 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid (H.R. 5090), H2279 [27AP]

——— 1-benzyl-4-phenyl-4-piperidine carboxylic acid ethyl ester HCl (H.R. 5096), H2279 [27AP]

——— 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-5H-tetrazol-5-one (H.R. 5089), H2279 [27AP]

——— Orgasol polyamide powders (H.R. 4689), H2129 [25AP]

——— oxyfluorfen (H.R. 5085), H2279 [27AP]

——— phenyl-2-pyridyl acetamide (H.R. 5092), H2279 [27AP]

——— strong base anionic resin (H.R. 5080), H2279 [27AP]

——— styrene, ar-ethyl-, polymer with divinylbenzene and styrene beads with low ash (H.R. 5073), H2278 [27AP]

——— thiophanate methyl (H.R. 5086), H2279 [27AP]

——— 2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (H.R. 5091), H2279 [27AP]

——— 2-propenoic acid, polymer with diethenylbenzene (H.R. 5074), H2278 [27AP]

Taxation: include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (H.R. 6687), H7360 [19DE]

——— modify and extend the nonbusiness energy property credit (H.R. 6398), H6000 [13SE]

——— provide exception from passive loss rules for investments in high technology research small business pass-thru entities (H.R. 6559), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to offset payroll taxes (H.R. 6319), H5710 [2AU]

——— provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 6102), H4827 [11JY]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (H.R. 4321), H1806 [29MR]

Remarks

Bally, PA; anniversary, E1111• [21JN]

Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420• [22MR]

Chester County, PA: anniversary of ARC of Chester County, E423• [22MR]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1389• [2AU]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398• [3AU]

Rivera, Antonio: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Service Member of the Year Award recipient, E1637• [21SE]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (H.R. 5954), H6485 [28NO]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528• [14SE]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (H.R. 1509), H7311 [19DE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3609 [7JN]

Uwchlan Township, PA: anniversary, E1195• [29JN]

Votes: position on missed, E203• [15FE], E639• [25AP], E913• [31MY], E1609• [21SE], E1965• [19DE], E2015• [31DE]

West Chester Fish, Game & Wildlife Association: anniversary, E1607• [21SE]

Womelsdorf, PA: anniversary, E1529• [14SE]

Wyomissing, PA: tribute to Wyomissing High School football team, E1970• [19DE]

Tributes

Bailey, John R., E241• [27FE]

Brady, Richard J., E1135• [26JN]

Chambers, Andrew W., E223• [17FE]

Paterno, Joseph V., H665 [9FE]

Ruscio, Francis, E344• [8MR]

Tachovsky, Barbara, E1527• [14SE]

Teti, Mary Jane (Polly), E343• [8MR]

GERMANA, CHARLES M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1490 [12SE]

GERMANTOWN, MD

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to MSC Coyotes Green Girls Soccer Club, E1434 [3AU]

GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Stimulus Spending Keeps Failing—If Austerity Is So Terrible, How Come Germany and Sweden Have Done So Well?, S3213 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6151 [19SE]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see S. 2212), S1847 [20MR] (see H.R. 4086), H950 [24FE]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 6382), H5922 [12SE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

——— recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3103 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H4703 [10JY]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum luncheon, E998 [6JN]

Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E19 [17JA]

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4086), H1370–H1372 [19MR]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H2014, H2015 [19AP], H2080 [25AP], E535 [16AP], E561 [17AP], E577 [18AP], E640, E642 [25AP], E659 [26AP], E687, E700 [27AP]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, H4078 [27JN]

——— recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, H5295, H5296 [26JY], E1330 [25JY]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Dieppe, E1440 [3AU]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (S. 2212), S1848–S1850 [20MR]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, S2322 [16AP], S2540 [19AP]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S4594 [25JN], S5654 [30JY], S6032, S6033 [10SE]

Senate: moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S6032, S6033 [10SE]

——— moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, unanimous-consent agreement, S6025 [10SE]

Reports filed

Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4086) (H. Rept. 112–413), H1390 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 4086, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, H1370 [19MR]

S. 2212, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, S1849 [20MR]

S. Res. 504, recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S4463, S4594 [25JN]

GERRARD, JOHN M.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S15–S21, S23, S24, S26 [23JA]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to decisions on use of electrocution in capital punishment cases, S16–S19, S23, S26 [23JA]

GERSON, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

Charles Colson Found Freedom in Prison, S3163 [15MY], E662 [26AP]

GETTYSBURG, PA

Reports filed

Gettysburg National Military Park Boundary Revision To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1335) (H. Rept. 112–449), H2029 [19AP]

GHANA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

Democracy: efforts, S5294 [24JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Gene A. Cretz To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Tributes

Atta Mills, John, H5696 [2AU]

GHAWI, JESSICA

Obituaries

Personal, H5300 [26JY]

GI BILL CONSUMER AWARENESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

Texts of

S. 2241, provisions, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

GIACOMELLI, LOUIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6509 [29NO]

GIAMBERARDINO, MARCO A.

Letters

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H832 [16FE]

GIBBONS, MATTHEW T.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E872 [18MY]

GIBBS, BOB (a Representative from Ohio)

Articles and editorials

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation: Bob Stallman, Ag Agenda (American Farm Bureau Federation newsletter), E806• [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5860 [11SE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1274 [7MR]

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Budget: provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H1306 [8MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H2033 [19AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3405 [1JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 3982), H1135 [1MR]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2033 [19AP]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2541), H3267 [30MY]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H4869 [13JY]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2072 [24AP]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H2329 [7MY]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H1209 [6MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1571 [26MR]

——— permit certain current loans that would otherwise be treated as non-accrual loans as accrual loans for certain purposes (see H.R. 4029), H2072 [24AP]

Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 615), H512 [6FE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H6312 [19OC]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H1391 [19MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H966 [27FE]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H3577 [6JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2135 [25AP]

Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, London, OH: designate (see H.R. 5984), H3977 [21JN]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1807 [29MR]

Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 5985), H3977 [21JN]

Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Grove City, OH: designate (see H.R. 5983), H3977 [21JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H1846 [16AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H571 [7FE]

NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H3578 [6JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4864 [12JY]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1642 [27MR]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H2040 [23AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6234 [20SE]

——— exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H3661 [7JN]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H1915 [17AP]

——— extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 6226), H5766 [10SE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H4775 [10JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H2072 [24AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H4656 [29JN]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H1915 [17AP]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 2092), H5009 [18JY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H2288 [27AP]

Voting: express that it is not a violation of the equal protection clause to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services or overseas citizens to exercise right to vote (see H. Res. 799), H6232 [20SE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

Remarks

Corps of Engineers: finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3374 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, E806• [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6201, H6202 [20SE], H6237, H6238, H6240 [21SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3374 [1JN]

EPA: prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6240 [21SE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1945 [18AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1945 [18AP]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1945 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1945 [18AP]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H6201 [20SE]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237, H6238 [21SE]

Tributes

Lang, Larry, E1868• [4DE]

GIBBS, DAWN

Letters

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3503 [23MY]

GIBERT, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E197 [15FE]

GIBRALTAR see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

GIBSON, ALTHEA

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see H.R. 4130), H1133 [1MR]

GIBSON, CHARLES C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1235 [11JY]

GIBSON, CHRISTOPHER P. (a Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H5711 [2AU]

——— prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H5923 [12SE]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4606 [28JN]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H5712 [2AU]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6280 [21SE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash (see H. Res. 543), H803 [15FE]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H5293 [25JY]

——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H4686 [9JY]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H27 [17JA]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H4869 [13JY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H27 [17JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3236), H2447 [8MY]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H1018 [28FE]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see H.R. 3666), H5202 [24JY]

——— prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H3915 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H4775 [10JY]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see H.R. 2695), H5292 [25JY]

EPA: partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see H.R. 3097), H6279 [21SE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1543 [22MR]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5526 [31JY]

Government: prioritize payment of pay and allowances to Armed Forces members and Federal law enforcement officers if the statutory debt limit is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 2886), H1915 [17AP]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: permit certain alien elementary and secondary school students to attend U.S. public schools if such aliens reimburse the local educational agency for the cost of providing education (see H.R. 3983), H640 [8FE]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 371), H3976 [21JN]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H3163 [18MY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1848 [16AP]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H3404 [1JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 3387), H2033 [19AP]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H27 [17JA]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H79 [18JA]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H4065 [26JN]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H2033 [19AP]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1916 [17AP]

——— clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3993), H1978 [18AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1756), H3976 [21JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1100 [29FE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H2034 [19AP]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H2072 [24AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H3363 [31MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H6001 [13SE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H5130 [23JY]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (see H.R. 2779), H115 [23JA]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 1050), H3976 [21JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6429 [16NO]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H1978 [18AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5202 [24JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H3267 [30MY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H3405 [1JN]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H4605 [28JN]

——— improve access to health care by expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 2010), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2813 [16MY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H2072 [24AP]

——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 777), H1915 [17AP]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H2288 [27AP]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H2072 [24AP]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H1916 [17AP]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H2033 [19AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H3661 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corps of Engineers: temporarily relieve cost-sharing requirements of watershed mitigation projects and flood damage reduction projects for counties impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 6380), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (see H.R. 4092), H965 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see H.R. 6514), H6275 [21SE]

Immigration: simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 6373), H5859 [11SE]

Rural Electrification Act: amend (see H.R. 5896), H3480 [5JN]

Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H26 [17JA]

——— provide an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid (see H.R. 4096), H1016 [28FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Corps of Engineers: temporarily relieve cost-sharing requirements of watershed mitigation projects and flood damage reduction projects for counties impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (H.R. 6380), H5922 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (H.R. 4092), H966 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (H.R. 6514), H6278 [21SE]

Immigration: simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (H.R. 6373), H5860 [11SE]

Rural Electrification Act: amend (H.R. 5896), H3481 [5JN]

Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (H.R. 3769), H26 [17JA]

——— provide an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid (H.R. 4096), H1017 [28FE]

Letters

Forum on tick-borne diseases: by, H3394 [1JN]

Lists

Speakers at forum on tick-borne diseases, H3394 [1JN]

Poems

‘‘Brick, by Brick,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1899• [11DE]

Remarks

Diseases: promote Lyme disease awareness and treatment programs, H3393 [1JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7562 [1JA]

Time Warner Cable, Inc.: anniversary of Your News Now (YNN) news channel, E1896• [11DE]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, E989• [6JN]

Statements

Forum on Tick-Borne Diseases: Christina T. Fisk and Holly Ahern, H3394 [1JN]

Tributes

Bricker, Paul W., E1899• [11DE]

Geer, Ann, E1262• [17JY]

Meese, Michael J., E1984• [21DE]

Waltemeyer, Robert M., E1973• [19DE]

GIBSON, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E722 [8MY]

GIBSON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E725 [8MY]

GIBSON, JOHN M.

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5153 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5265–S5267, S5283, S5298 [24JY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5282 [24JY]

GIBSON, LYNN H.

Letters

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

GIBSON, ROSE JACOBS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1951 [19DE]

GIESLER, MARSHA

Remarks in House

National Fire Protection Association: Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

GIFFORD, SANFORD R.

Remarks in House

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1793 [16NO]

GIFFORDS, GABRIELLE (a former Representative from Arizona)

Inscriptions

Gabrielle Giffords Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque, H4699 [10JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Association of Former Members of Congress: Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4699 [10JY]

Tribute, E83 [27JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S95, S136 [26JA]

GIFFORDS, GABRIELLE (a Representative from Arizona)

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H114 [23JA]

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H168, H170, H171 [25JA]

Remarks

House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H168 [25JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H118, H119, H131 [24JA], H161, H162, H163–H169, H170 [25JA], E57 [23JA], E69 [25JA]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H168, H170 [25JA]

GILA BEND INDIAN RESERVATION LANDS REPLACEMENT CLARIFICATION ACT

Remarks in House

Arizona: Gila River Indian Community water rights and land claims settlements, H3726–H3728 [18JN]

Enact (H.R. 2938), H3725–H3729 [18JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2938) (H. Rept. 112–440), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2938, provisions, H3725 [18JN]

GILBANE INC.

Remarks in House

GSA: ensure contracts are in compliance with workforce diversity rules, H1829 [16AP], H1854 [17AP]

GILBERT, JAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E731 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2386 [17AP]

GILBY, ND

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4720 [28JN]

GILCHRIST, JOE

Remarks in House

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar (business): anniversary of visit to New York, NY, to support recovery efforts after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E416 [22MR]

GILDER, LARRY

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, TX, Sheriff’s Office: Life Saving Award recipient, E1837 [29NO]

GILL, CAROL

Letters

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3503 [23MY]

GILL, VINCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E955 [1JN]

GILLESPIE, C. KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1563 [19SE]

GILLETTE, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E295 [1MR]

GILLIAM, LEONARD

Articles and editorials

World War II—A Trip Around the World, S2226 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2225 [29MR]

GILLIAM, REGINALD E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E680 [27AP]

GILLIBRAND, KIRSTEN E. (a Senator from New York)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3791 [6JN], S3845, S3854 [7JN], S3907 [11JN], S3993 [12JN], S4205, S4206 [14JN], S4268, S4277 [19JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6952, S6970, S6977, S6978 [27NO], S7011, S7041, S7046, S7056, S7072, S7100, S7102 [28NO], S7156, S7181, S7216, S7218, S7219, S7224, S7225, S7237, S7238 [29NO], S7297, S7306 [30NO], S7329 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6112 [11SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3430 [22MY], S3506, S3517, S3533 [23MY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (H.R. 2527), S4979, S4980 [12JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2657 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S573 [13FE], S790, S791 [15FE], S865, S873 [16FE], S1018 [17FE], S1367 [1MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1811 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6807 [14NO]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5402 [25JY], S5744, S5792 [31JY]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (H.R. 6328), S7750, S7752 [11DE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S9 [17JA], S661 [15FE], S1099 [29FE], S1433 [7MR], S1639 [14MR], S1873 [21MR], S2115 [28MR], S2455 [18AP], S2663 [25AP], S2989 [9MY], S3181 [16MY], S3459 [23MY], S3739 [6JN], S4109 [13JN], S4313 [20JN], S4645 [27JN], S4835 [11JY], S5093 [18JY], S5321 [25JY], S5805 [1AU], S6241 [12SE], S6393 [19SE], S6985 [28NO], S7405 [5DE], S7753 [12DE], S8155 [19DE]

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Agriculture: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 1161), S132 [26JA] (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see S. 2369), S4774 [29JN]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S3840 [7JN]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S3423 [22MY]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Business and industry: establish a pilot program to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing (see S. 1329), S1791 [19MR]

CERCLA: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7346 [3DE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 410), S2166 [28MR]

Children and youth: reduce youth homelessness by extending foster care eligibility and programs and improving programs to keep families together (see S. 961), S6455 [19SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S5305 [24JY]

Colvin, Marie C.: tribute (see S. Res. 404), S2001 [22MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S4637 [26JN]

Community colleges: restore funding to Dept. of Labor Community-Based Job Training Grants for workforce development programs and provide Federal assistance for community college modernization (see S. 1978), S4418 [21JN]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see S. 1821), S495 [9FE]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S5085 [17JY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 1947), S3785 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see S. 2106), S614 [14FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2343), S2825 [26AP]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S3175 [15MY]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S3330 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S568 [13FE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S6895 [26NO]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S2031 [26MR]

——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see S. 1782), S6455 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see S. 1673), S1541 [8MR]

Dept. of HUD: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (see S. 1621), S5047 [16JY]

——— provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4638 [26JN]

Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training (see S. 1168), S2001 [22MR]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S3130 [14MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S1195 [1MR]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2929 [7MY]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (see S. 3457), S5980 [2AU]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 1391), S6745 [13NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S2929 [7MY]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

Diseases: improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 3641), S6947 [27NO]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see S. 1167), S1734 [15MR]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see S. Res. 434), S2655 [24AP]

Drugs: increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (see S. 507), S3329 [21MY]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act (see S. 2297), S2496 [18AP]

Economic Development Administration: modify period used to calculate certain unemployment rates and establish business incubators in economically-distressed, high-unemployment areas (see S. 2140), S1147 [29FE]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1577 [12MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Elections: prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see S. 1994), S43 [23JA]

EPA: prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see S. 1270), S2969 [8MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: establish a toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families (see S. 2293), S2496 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2929 [7MY]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S4822 [10JY]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3394), S6746 [13NO]

——— advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Firearms: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S8139 [18DE]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6746 [13NO]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 3588), S6545 [20SE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S4240 [18JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: measure progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction, and development efforts following earthquake (see S. 1576), S76 [24JA]

——— provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S699 [15FE]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Hamilton College: anniversary (see S. Res. 478), S3729 [5JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S6341 [13SE]

Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy (see S. 3655), S8139 [18DE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see S. 563), S6455 [19SE]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 1045), S5978 [2AU]

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: clarify applicability to condominiums (see S. 3499), S5977 [2AU]

Iran: close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve effectiveness of sanctions on trade in petroleum products (see S. 2058), S261 [1FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2929 [7MY]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4369 [20JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4370 [20JN]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1848 [20MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 227), S5978 [2AU]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S4239 [18JN]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S2928 [7MY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see S. 960), S3234 [16MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S8042 [13DE]

National Public Higher Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 384), S1147 [29FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see S. Res. 369), S388 [7FE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S4204 [14JN]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

Olympic Games: require the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy that requires ceremonial uniforms to be produced in the U.S. (see S. 3387), S5047 [16JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 750), S2824 [26AP]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN]

Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY: designate (see S. 2326), S2546 [19AP]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

SBA: remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

——— temporarily reduce interest rates for certain small business disaster loans (see S. 1709), S8203 [19DE]

Securities: provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (see S. 1970), S1460 [7MR]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5488 [26JY]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see S. 1945), S495 [9FE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S5135 [18JY]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S3633 [24MY]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 697), S5304 [24JY]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S76 [24JA]

——— extend certain Creating Small Business Jobs Act provisions (see S. 2050), S2825 [26AP]

——— increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 1577), S133 [26JA]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see S. 2088), S6456 [19SE]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S3280 [17MY]

——— permanently extend the employer-provided child care credit (see S. 3427), S6746 [13NO]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S3516 [23MY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1397), S4822 [10JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S3174 [15MY]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed clothes recovered at airport security checkpoints to local veterans organizations and other charities (see S. 3640), S7040 [28NO]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 3199), S7345 [3DE]

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S6063 [10SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6548 [20SE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see S. 2004), S1680 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: ensure military leadership reflects the diversity of the population of the U.S. (see S. 3181), S3174 [15MY]

——— require a report on implementation of a termination of the ground combat exclusion policy for female members (see S. 3182), S3174 [15MY]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see S. 3180), S3174 [15MY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Buy American Act: ensure that all items for sale in National Park Service or National Archives and Records Administration gift shops are produced in the U.S. (see S. 2268), S2242 [29MR]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see S. 3435), S5381 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish grant program within rural broadband program (see S. 2275), S2243 [29MR]

——— increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO]

——— permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see S. 2208), S1847 [20MR]

——— provide Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service expedited authority to remove geese that threaten aircraft (see S. 2377), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see S. 3212), S3422 [22MY]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see S. 3549), S6340 [13SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA]

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2267), S2242 [29MR]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S132 [26JA]

National Guard: increase authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see S. 3243), S3631 [24MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE]

War of 1812: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S4725 [28JN]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3606), S6546 [20SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Bacharach, Robert E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5449 [26JY], S5650 [30JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

——— establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S661 [15FE], S1099 [29FE], S1433 [7MR], S1639 [14MR], S1873 [21MR], S2115 [28MR], S2455 [18AP], S2663 [25AP], S2989 [9MY], S3181 [16MY], S3459 [23MY], S3739 [6JN], S4109 [13JN], S4313 [20JN], S4645 [27JN], S4835 [11JY], S5093 [18JY], S5321 [25JY], S5805 [1AU], S6241 [12SE], S6393 [19SE], S6985 [28NO], S7405 [5DE], S7753 [12DE], S8155 [19DE]

Remarks

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1191 [1MR], S1646 [14MR], S1984 [22MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4119 [13JN], S4278 [19JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3754 [6JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8112 [18DE], S8443 [27DE]

Armed Forces: provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156, S7158 [29NO]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, S5965 [2AU]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (S. 847), S3464 [23MY]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S254 [1FE], S298 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1977 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S146 [30JA]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), unanimous-consent agreement, S297, S298 [2FE]

——— prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (S. 1903), S110 [26JA]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S147 [30JA]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization, S6539• [20SE]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3754 [6JN], S4119 [13JN], S4278 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7008, S7011 [28NO], S7156, S7158 [29NO]

——— require each military department to establish policies mandating servicemembers convicted of sex offenses be processed for administrative separation, S7009, S7011 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3001 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S884 [17FE]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs, S3564 [24MY]

FDA: create standards for information provided to patients when receiving prescription medications, S3464 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3564 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3464 [23MY]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S887 [17FE]

Hamilton College: anniversary, S3421• [22MY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8112 [18DE], S8443 [27DE]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8273 [20DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S6032 [10SE]

National Infertility Awareness Week: observance, S2812 [26AP]

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 588), S276 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1106 [29FE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1191 [1MR]

ProLiteracy (organization): tribute, S6053• [10SE]

Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 (S. 1296), S276 [1FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1106 [29FE], S1442 [7MR]

Senate: legislative program, S277, S278 [1FE]

——— moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S6032 [10SE]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4851 [11JY]

Tekakwitha, Kateri: Catholic Church canonization, S6539• [20SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), motion to proceed, S2471 [18AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), S4850 [11JY]

White, Kevin H.: tribute (S. Res. 365), S276 [1FE]

Women: health care for women, S884 [17FE]

Tributes

Malloy, Edward J., S3325• [21MY]

Mikulski, Senator, S1912 [21MR]

Miner, Roger J., S1086• [28FE]

Woods, Sylvia, S5480• [26JY]

GILLIGAN, MARY CATHERINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

GILLIGAN, ROBERT F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5872 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6537 [20SE]

GILLILAND, JOHN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1627 [21SE]

GILLIS, JOHN W.

Letters

Dept. of Justice Crime Victims Fund authorized uses of funds clarification, S8304 [20DE]

GILLISPIE, ILENE

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

GILMAN, BENJAMIN A. (a former Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

World Peace Corps Mission: World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 505, World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient, S4638 [26JN]

GILMORE, FRANK AND ANN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6441 [19SE]

GILMORE, JACOB AND FAMILY

Remarks in House

Escambia County, FL: Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

GILMORE, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E396 [20MR]

GIN, DIANE

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]

GINGREY, PHIL (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3073 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

Cashless Stimulus for Small Business, Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, H1613 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H1101 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H3164 [18MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1498 [21MR]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H802 [15FE]

——— prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1513), H3268 [30MY]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4065 [26JN]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H376 [1FE]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H572 [7FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2663 [11MY]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H441 [2FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H696 [13FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2813 [16MY]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3916 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H5631 [1AU]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H3164 [18MY]

EPA: repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 3098), H1543 [22MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1274 [7MR]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases (see H.R. 2227), H1363 [13MR]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H115 [23JA]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3662 [7JN]

Health: provide adequate technical assistance and other support to States for long-term care partnership program (see H.R. 6300), H5705 [2AU]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving (see H.R. 3808), H6469 [27NO]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— reform the H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers (see H.R. 3443), H512 [6FE]

——— require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 1971), H2715 [15MY]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H476 [3FE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5331 [30JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H115 [23JA]

Medicaid: reform payment to States (see H.R. 5979), H6001 [13SE]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 674), H3480 [5JN]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 598), H1641 [27MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2289 [27AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H1154 [5MR]

OPM: require submittal of an annual report on the use of official time by Federal employees (see H.R. 2066), H3707 [15JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H512 [6FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2647 [10MY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H28 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H115 [23JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6001 [13SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5202 [24JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Taxation: allow a credit to pass-thru entities for hiring unemployed individuals receiving unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3681), H376 [1FE]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1543 [22MR]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1497 [21MR]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H3404 [1JN]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H1428 [20MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (see H.R. 6463), H6231 [20SE]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5103), H2269 [27AP]

National Journeymen Linemen Day: designate (see H. Res. 561), H944 [17FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (see H. Res. 669), H3266 [30MY]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (see H.R. 6374), H5859 [11SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Agriculture: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (H.R. 6194), H5292 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (H.R. 6320), H5710 [2AU]

Executive Office of the President: require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles (H.R. 6463), H6233 [20SE]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (H.R. 5103), H2279 [27AP]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (H.J. Res. 103), H903 [16FE]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate (H.R. 6374), H5860 [11SE]

Letters

FCC development of plan for greater broadband access: by (2010), H1613 [27MR]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: by, H328 [1FE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074 [17MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2623 [10MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1684 [28MR]

Committees of the House: adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees (H. Res. 496), H313 [1FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6008 [14SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3018, H3021, H3074 [17MY], H3135• [18MY], E846•, E865• [18MY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5051• [19JY]

——— expedite strategic ports study, H3135• [18MY]

——— F–35B Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H3021 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5051• [19JY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3018 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6008 [14SE]

Dept. of HHS: implement a voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other disabled individuals, H353 [1FE]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7299 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial (S. 3202), H7446• [30DE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 645), H3074 [17MY]

Economy: importance of job creation, E1468• [10SE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7407 [20DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H908 [17FE]

FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3233 [30MY]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1613 [27MR]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, H3227 [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), H3227 [30MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3866 [20JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5161• [24JY]

Health: cap court-awarded damages in medical negligence claims, H1461 [21MR]

——— delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1506, H1507 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H2623 [10MY], H7407 [20DE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1400 [20MR], H1461, H1467, H1484, H1485, H1486, H1488, H1489, H1494 [21MR], H1501, H1506, H1507 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to F–22 program, H2215 [27AP]

Medicaid: reform, H5187 [24JY]

Medicare: reform, H436 [2FE], H789 [15FE], H1684 [28MR]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H908 [17FE]

National Journeymen Linemen Day: designate (H. Res. 561), E567• [18AP], E591• [19AP]

National security: improve border security (H.R. 1299), H3239• [30MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1493 [21MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1907, H1908, H1909, H1910 [17AP]

——— impact on Medicaid funding, H5187 [24JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H789 [15FE]

——— repeal, H431, H436 [2FE], H1907, H1908, H1909, H1910 [17AP]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322, H327, H338, H341, H344, H347 [1FE], H432 [2FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H353 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1400 [20MR], H1461, H1467, H1484, H1486, H1494 [21MR], H1506 [22MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, E1152• [27JN]

Point of order, H348 [1FE]

Police Week: observance, E861• [18MY]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5744• [10SE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., E865• [18MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3888 [20JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H58, H59 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6177 [20SE]

Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements, H2623 [10MY]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (S. Con. Res. 17), E1486• [12SE]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846• [18MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5587• [1AU]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H908 [17FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1472• [11SE]

Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA: designate, H7446• [30DE]

——— designate (H.R. 6374), H6478 [28NO]

——— opening, E1660• [28SE]

Votes: position on missed, H3142• [18MY], H3687• [8JN], E1372• [1AU]

Tributes

Allen, Norris K., Sr., E14• [13JA]

Brown, Clarence, E1820• [28NO]

Brumby, Otis A., Jr., E1466• [10SE]

Dillard, Lavada, E243• [27FE]

Edwards, Joe, E827• [17MY]

Houston, Tim, E247• [27FE]

Hutchinson, Jeanette, E1878• [5DE]

Mitchell, Lattace M., E16• [13JA]

Mozley, Patty, H3109 [18MY], E834• [17MY]

Pearson, Monica Kaufman, H1431 [21MR]

Pierson, Jay, H7363 [20DE]

Strickland, Winston (Strick), E1857• [30NO]

Vaughn, John L., E11• [13JA]

Williams, Marvin, E244• [27FE]

Wright, Gardner, E1877• [5DE]

GINGRICH, NEWT (a former Representative from Georgia)

Articles and editorials

In Defense of Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood Probes, E1416–E1418 [3AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Birth control: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

Public welfare programs: characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H40 [18JA], H121 [24JA]

Republican Party: campaign for nomination to be Presidential candidate and implementation of national agenda, H121 [24JA]

GINIEWICZ, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E793 [15MY]

GINIS, ALEXANDER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2010 [30DE]

GINSBURG, RUTH BADER (Justice, Supreme Court)

Remarks in Senate

Constitution—U.S.: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

GIORDANO, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

East Islip, NY: Timber Point Elementary School winner of Disney Plant Challenge for New York, E906 [30MY]

GIORGI, FREDERICK J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E399 [21MR]

GIOVANNI, NIKKI

Poems

‘‘We Are Virginia Tech’’, E526 [16AP]

GIRDLER, DONALD E.

Articles and editorials

Political Icon Donnie Girdler Dead at 63, S1537 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E40 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1536 [8MR]

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

Pledge

Girl Scout motto, S1501 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H201 [31JA], H225 [1FE], H444, H445 [3FE], H1219 [7MR], H2146 [26AP], E107 [1FE], E298 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E368 [13MR], E373 [16MR], E380 [19MR], E441 [26MR], E495, E498 [29MR], E910 [30MY], E1070 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1718, E1719 [23OC]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Bunnell, Brett: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1551 [19SE]

Emerson, Mollie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle: anniversary, E1647 [21SE]

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas: tribute, E1718 [23OC]

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey: tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees, E311 [5MR]

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains: tribute, E1719 [23OC]

Jacobson, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E926 [31MY]

Luzier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Madisonville, KY: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 33 Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E591 [19AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

Missouri: tribute to Girl Scouts of Missouri, E498 [29MR]

Rhode Island: tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]

Rochester, NY: Girl Scouts Hippie Pandas (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Gracious Professionalism Award, E971 [5JN]

——— tribute to Hippie Pandas Girl Scout technical team for helping develop a solar-powered pasteurization system for raw milk, E1460 [10SE]

Strickland, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E590 [19AP]

Texas: tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H6609 [4DE]

Tibbs, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1554 [19SE]

Wiebbecke, Brittany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1360 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S1501, S1525 [8MR]

Anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 310, anniversary, S1580 [12MR]

GIRLS INC.

Remarks in House

Davis, Belva: Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1528 [14SE]

Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization): tribute to Ms. Delilah Beasley Tea reception, E1528 [14SE]

GITCHELL, DEBBIE AND BOB

Letters

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6794 [13DE]

GIUBILINI, ALBERTO

Remarks in House

Journal of Medical Ethics: reaction to article supporting after-birth abortions, H1291 [8MR]

GIULIANI, RUDOLF

Addresses

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations, E504 [29MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E503 [29MR]

GIVE FAMILIES BETTER TOOLS TO SAVE FOR EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6115), H4862 [12JY]

GIVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES A VOICE IN TRIBAL GAMING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4033), H801 [15FE]

GLADHILL, T. SUSAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3725 [5JN]

GLADNEY, AMANDA G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1260 [17JY]

GLANCE, STEPHANIE

Remarks in House

Missouri Valley Conference: Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E406 [21MR]

GLANCY, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E949 [1JN]

GLASER, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1895 [11DE]

GLASER, ROBERT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1175 [28JN]

GLASS, THELMA McWILLIAMS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5533 [1AU]

GLASSBORO, NJ

Remarks in House

Rowan University: tribute to RCA Heritage Program Museum, E1053 [18JN]

GLASSER, DIANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E813 [16MY]

GLASTONBURY, CT

Remarks in Senate

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

GLATT, JORDAN

Remarks in House

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

GLAZE, THOMAS A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E549 [17AP]

GLEBOFF, GEORGE D.

Articles and editorials

Kazakhstan Launches ATOM Project To Support Global Movement Against Nuclear Tests, E1510 [13SE]

GLEN ECHO, MD

Remarks in House

Adventure Theatre: anniversary, E539 [16AP]

GLENDALE, CA

Remarks in House

Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]

GLENDON, MARY ANN

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S3534 [23MY]

GLENN, JOHN (a former Senator from Ohio)

Bills and resolutions relative to

NASA: anniversary of first manned orbital mission (see S. Res. 377), S699 [15FE] (see H. Con. Res. 102), H902 [16FE]

Remarks in House relative to

NASA: anniversary of first manned orbital mission (H. Con. Res. 102), E216 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

NASA: anniversary of first manned orbital mission, S344 [6FE]

——— anniversary of first manned orbital mission (S. Res. 377), S690–S692 [15FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 377, first NASA manned orbital mission by John Glenn anniversary, S690, S703 [15FE]

GLENSHAW, PA

Remarks in House

Shaler North Hills Library: Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service recipient, H6515 [29NO]

GLENVIEW, IL

Remarks in House

Glenbrook South High School: anniversary, H644 [9FE]

GLENWILLOW, OH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1634 [21SE]

GLIDDEN, CAROLYN

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA

Bills and resolutions

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

GLOBAL INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN JOBS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5910), H6047 [14SE], H6132–H6134 [19SE], H6257 [21SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5910, provisions, H6132 [19SE]

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ACT

Articles and editorials

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, H7460 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

GLOBAL WARMING see Ecology and Environment

GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAYS

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 421), S2452 [17AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 421, designate, S2399, S2452 [17AP]

GLOVER, DANNY

Remarks in House

Harlem Arts Advocacy Week: observance, E1844 [29NO]

GLOVER, LAMOUNE C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E801 [15MY]

GLOVER, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E325 [7MR], E698 [27AP]

GLOVER, VICTOR

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8374 [21DE]

GLOYD, PATRICK

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

GNEHM, WENDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6091 [11SE]

GOBIN, SEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1327 [25JY]

GODEC, ROBERT F.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S8668 [2JA]

GODFREY, PAT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7742 [11DE]

GODLESKI, NEIL

Remarks in House

Firearms: gun control, E1582 [20SE]

Tribute, H6163 [20SE], E1582 [20SE]

GODMINTZ, ARNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1781 [16NO]

GODWIN, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E599 [19AP]

GOEBELBECKER, NORA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S352 [6FE]

GOFF, KOLBY D.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [15NO]

GOGGINS, UTE AND PATRICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E506 [29MR]

GOGIAN, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Topeka, KS: tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty, S8123 [18DE]

GOHMERT, LOUIE (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3076 [17MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3405 [1JN]

Articles and editorials

Lawmakers Question Gift of 20 F–16s to Morsi’s Egypt, Maxim Lott, FoxNews.com (Internet site), H6802 [13DE]

Obama—Egypt Not an Ally of US, but Not an Enemy (excerpt), Shawna Thomas, NBC, H6804 [13DE]

Return to Regular Order (2010), Major Garrett, National Journal, H7357 [19DE]

Statesmanship and Its Betrayal, Mark Helprin, Imprimis (Hillsdale College publication) (excerpt), H4859 [12JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 94), H4157 [27JN]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 3583), H79 [18JA]

Armed Forces: designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 546), H6310 [16OC]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H376 [1FE]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H3105 [17MY]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H803 [15FE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H7585 [2JA]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1135 [1MR]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H3977 [21JN]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1808 [29MR]

——— transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 3422), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H158 [24JA]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see H. Res. 695), H4606 [28JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: rescind authority to develop a return-free tax system (see H.R. 2528), H802 [15FE]

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6765 [12DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 2145), H376 [1FE]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 3609), H79 [18JA]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2134 [25AP]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see H.R. 4237), H1742 [28MR]

Foreign policy: express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (see H. Con. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Immigration: require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H4656 [29JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H4064 [26JN]

Iran: provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H476 [3FE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5079 [19JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H5130 [23JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1101 [29FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H4907 [17JY]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6765 [12DE]

Power resources: establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, production, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other form of energy (see H.R. 1032), H5202 [24JY]

——— streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H79 [18JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H5631 [1AU]

Taliban: prohibit release of certain Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until Muhammaed Omar has been turned over to U.S. custody (see H. Res. 529), H182 [25JA]

Taxation: allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 3819), H4605 [28JN]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6679 [7DE]

——— permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 3600), H6765 [12DE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H4605 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H3404 [1JN]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 6261), H5630 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (H.R. 4182), H1305 [8MR]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (H.R. 4322), H1806 [29MR]

Letters

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: Lisa Piraneo, ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation: Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, E1212• [9JY]

Petitions

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Prayers

Easter: Peter Marshall, H1796 [29MR]

Remarks

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), H5196 [24JY]

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H5625 [1AU]

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

——— U.S. policy, H2200–H2202 [26AP], H5849–H5851 [11SE]

Appropriations: analysis of levels of unobligated funding relative to request for additional funding, H71 [18JA]

Armed Forces: correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H932–H934 [17FE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7392 [20DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H130 [24JA], H723 [14FE]

——— deficit, H70 [18JA], H723 [14FE]

——— establish biennial cycle, H466 [3FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H420 [2FE], H465–H468 [3FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H5986 [13SE]

Bullard, TX: tribute to Brook Hill School, E119• [2FE]

Congress: eliminate CBO as sole scorer of congressional legislation and create new, competitive scoring system, H6619 [4DE]

Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3078, H3079 [17MY], H3150, H3152 [18MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7392 [20DE]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H3078, H3079 [17MY], H3150, H3152 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2262–H2264 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H436–H438 [2FE], H722 [14FE], H1013 [28FE], H1298 [8MR], H5625 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reform EB–5 visa program, H799 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: arraignment of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H2314 [7MY]

——— decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

——— objection to Texas requirement for individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election, H4824 [11JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: economic effects of Troubled Asset Relief Program, H2314 [7MY]

East Texas Baptist University: anniversary, E241• [27FE]

Easter: observance, H1796 [29MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6620 [4DE], H7357 [19DE], H7519, H7553 [1JA]

——— impact of Government regulations, H1013 [28FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H554 [7FE], H5986 [13SE], H6619 [4DE]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H931, H933 [17FE]

——— U.S. policy, H5850 [11SE]

FBI: national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 921), H931 [17FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H897–H900 [16FE], H2201 [26AP]

——— express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (H. Con. Res. 104), H2200 [26AP]

——— importance of statesmanship, H4859 [12JY]

——— political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H2639–H2643 [10MY]

——— reevaluate plan to gift Egypt with F–16 fighter jets, H6802–H6804 [13DE]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H2642 [10MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

Government: effect of a Government shutdown on Social Security payments, H6393 [15NO]

Health: constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H722 [14FE], H1014 [28FE], H2263 [27AP]

——— establish health savings accounts for all citizens, provide health savings account and high deductible health plan payments in lieu of certain benefits, and require immigrants to have same such plans, H798 [15FE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1524 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4758 [10JY], H4823 [11JY]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1124 [1MR]

Israel: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1139 [5MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2487 [9MY]

——— U.S. policy, H3395–H3398 [1JN], H4825 [11JY], H5850 [11SE]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, H5918–H5920 [12SE]

——— investigate and report on attack on the U.S. mission, H6393 [15NO]

Lufkin, TX: tribute to Hudson High School girls’ softball team, E1164• [27JN]

Medicare: reform, H5986 [13SE]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H4825 [11JY]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (H. Res. 271), H636–H638 [8FE]

Morality and ethics: value of personal responsibility versus Federal aid programs, H466 [3FE]

National Marriage Week: observance, H552 [7FE]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H72 [18JA], H368 [1FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H4073 [27JN], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6265 [21SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H70–H73 [18JA], H2315 [7MY], H4677 [9JY], H6619–H6621 [4DE], H6671 [5DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1298 [8MR], H1912 [17AP], H6265 [21SE]

——— evaluation of Middle East policies, H1299 [8MR], H6391–H6395 [15NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H930–H934 [17FE], H1123 [1MR], H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H6056 [14SE], H6267 [21SE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H2310–H2314 [7MY], H5987 [13SE]

——— remarks at National Prayer Breakfast stating policies are grounded in Christian faith, H464 [3FE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H5686 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, H797 [15FE]

——— impact on small business hiring, H4824 [11JY]

——— impact on tax burden, H4823 [11JY], H6671–H6673 [5DE]

——— repeal, H436 [2FE], H1298 [8MR], H1539 [22MR], H5986 [13SE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4758 [10JY], H4823 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1539 [22MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4427 [28JN], H4646–H4649 [29JN], H4677 [9JY], H4824 [11JY], H6671 [5DE]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H1539 [22MR]

Petraeus, David H.: call for independent review of FBI investigation of allegations leading to resignation as CIA Director, H6393–H6395 [15NO]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1298 [8MR]

Postal Service: decision to close postal facility in Tyler County, TX, H2264 [27AP]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H3078, H3079 [17MY], H3150, H3152 [18MY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5986 [13SE]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), H5409 [31JY]

Priests for Life (organization): anniversary, H5625 [1AU]

Religion: importance of prayer, H7356 [19DE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), Senate amendments, H7519, H7553 [1JA]

——— impact of temporary employee payroll tax cut, H6620 [4DE]

——— provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system, H468 [3FE], H723 [14FE], H6620 [4DE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers, H1911 [17AP]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H1911 [17AP]

Tenaha, TX: tribute to Tenaha High School football team, E95• [31JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5848, H5851 [11SE]

Thanksgiving Day: observance, H6422–H6425 [16NO]

Tyler, TX: tribute to Chapel Hill High School football team, E3• [6JA]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H6619 [4DE]

United Way: anniversary, H4647 [29JN]

Voting: prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office, H2315 [7MY]

Tributes

Boykin, William G., H368–H370 [1FE]

Breitbart, Andrew, H1124, H1127 [1MR]

Caswell, Albert C., H2639 [10MY]

Colson, Charles W., H2804 [16MY]

Hall, Representative, H6448 [27NO]

Milton, Jerome R., H6707, H6711 [12DE]

Pierson, Jay, H6859 [18DE]

GOINS, WENDY

Remarks in House

Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E170 [9FE]

GOLD COAST VETERANS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

White, Colleen Toy: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation General Roger L. Brautigan Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E1748 [13NO]

GOLD EAGLE CO.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Commerce: President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

GOLD STAR DADS OF AMERICA, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 577), H1273 [7MR]

GOLD STAR FAMILY (organization)

Remarks in House

Illinois: tribute to Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall, H1629 [27MR]

GOLD STAR WIVES DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 420), S2393 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 420), S2451 [17AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 420, designate, S2399, S2451 [17AP]

GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S2393 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S2451 [17AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 420, Gold Star Wives Day, S2399, S2451 [17AP]

GOLDBERG, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (organization): tribute to Ohio chapter, E1531 [14SE]

GOLDEN, ARNOLD M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1276 [18JY]

GOLDEN, CO

Remarks in House

Bazewicz, Carrie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1868 [4DE]

Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Colorado Railroad Museum: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1123 [21JN]

Colorado School of Mines: tribute to women’s softball team, E170 [9FE]

Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

Denison, Judy: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]

Dwyer, Don: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1841 [29NO]

EDS Waste Solutions, Inc.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

Evanko, Tracy: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1847 [29NO]

Goins, Wendy: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E170 [9FE]

Golden Parks and Recreation Dept.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award recipient, E172 [9FE]

Kay, Marv: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1837 [29NO]

Kerwin, Julie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1836 [29NO]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Kranz, Ken: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]

Rains, Ted: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1839 [29NO]

USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage Six Team: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award recipient, E174 [9FE]

Van Ness, Meg: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1118 [21JN]

GOLDEN, ED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E569 [18AP]

GOLDEN, JEWELL F. WELLS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E602 [19AP]

GOLDEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Remarks in House

Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization): CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009 [30DE]

GOLDEN LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Denison, Judy: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum recipient of Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award, E1123 [21JN]

Van Ness, Meg: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1118 [21JN]

GOLDEN STATE FOODS, INC.

Biographies

Sanderson, William D., E956 [1JN]

GOLDMAN, ARTHUR E. (GENE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1444 [3AU]

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.

Articles and editorials

Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs, S1670 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Aleynikov, Sergey: overturning of conviction for stealing proprietary computer source codes from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., H6848, H6849 [18DE]

GOLDSTEIN, LORRIE

Articles and editorials

Green ‘Drivel’ Exposed—The Godfather of Global Warming Lowers the Boom on Climate Change Hysteria, H4650 [29JN]

GOLDSTEIN, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

LeRoy T. Walker, a Pioneer of U.S. Olympics, Dies at 93, E696 [27AP]

GOLDSTONE, MARCIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1563 [19SE]

GOLEZ, DALE L.

Remarks in House

Fairfield, CA: tribute to retiring law enforcement officers, E1896 [11DE]

GOMEZ, ANGEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1705 [16OC], E1724 [26OC]

GOMEZ, JOHN, JR.

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula, S694 [15FE]

GOMEZ, JOSÉ H.

Letters

STEM Jobs Act, H6545 [30NO]

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1525 [13SE]

GONZALES, GILDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1762 [15NO]

GONZALEZ, BEATRICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1826 [28NO]

GONZALEZ, CHARLES A. (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6587 [3DE]

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 4285), H3734 [18JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1543 [22MR]

Consumers: provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H2448 [8MY]

——— improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3418), H28 [17JA]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H6300 [2OC]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H2447 [8MY]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H6397 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 799), H966 [27FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (see H.R. 3710), H1135 [1MR]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see H.R. 1462), H6279 [21SE]

——— establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H27 [17JA]

——— expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H441 [2FE]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 2182), H802 [15FE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H1846 [16AP]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H5766 [10SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6623 [4DE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2135 [25AP]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1847 [16AP]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H115 [23JA]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1847 [16AP]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H966 [27FE]

——— provide for coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 2195), H115 [23JA]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 5942), H6001 [13SE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1363 [13MR]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H1805 [29MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H3171 [25MY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Renewable energy: include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and include such fuels in the cellulosic biofuel producer tax credit (see H.R. 1149), H641 [8FE]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H5202 [24JY]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see H.R. 5988), H3974 [21JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H220 [31JA]

——— establish a grant program to ensure that students in high-need schools have equal access to a quality education delivered by an effective, diverse workforce (see H.R. 2902), H1915 [17AP]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1543 [22MR]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2329 [7MY]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1847 [16AP]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see H.R. 3343), H4605 [28JN]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H1978 [18AP]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (see H.R. 5828), H3161 [18MY]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H1363 [13MR]

Remarks

Fort Sam Houston, TX: anniversary of Memorial Services Detachment, E889• [25MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4730 [10JY]

Retirement Housing Foundation: anniversary of Bexton Place Apartments, E325• [7MR]

Rice University: anniversary, E1244• [12JY]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of San Antonio Art League and Museum, E333• [7MR]

——— anniversary of West End Church of God in Christ, E1685• [5OC]

——— tribute to Oak Knoll Villa and the Retirement Housing Foundation, E330• [7MR]

——— tribute to ‘‘Welcome Home’’ Vietnam Veterans Celebration, E406• [21MR]

Votes: position on missed, E1308• [24JY]

Tributes

de Léon, John, E1983• [21DE]

Jacobson, Helen, E1796• [16NO]

Pena, Petra (Pat), E1882• [5DE]

Pulman, Randy and Shari, E327• [7MR]

Roque, Mary J. Gonzalez (Susie), E2005• [27DE]

Trujillo, Loyola R., E147• [6FE]

Valadez, Adolfo J., E1971• [19DE]

Young, Mary Alamar, E146• [6FE]

GONZALEZ, LORETO (BABY LOU)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E20 [17JA]

GONZÀLEZ-SÀNCHEZ, ARLENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1771 [15NO]

GOODBODY, CAROLINE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3048 [9MY]

GOODE, ALEXANDER D.

Remarks in House

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518, H519, H521 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S385 [7FE]

GOODFELLOW, STEPHEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5729 [31JY]

GOODFRIEND, LENORE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E494 [29MR]

GOODINE, BRANDON D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5017 [19JY], E1286 [19JY]

GOODLATTE, BOB (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2174 [26AP]

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House), H928 [17FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H476 [3FE]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H1978 [18AP]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H441 [2FE]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H1543 [22MR]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Bankruptcy: require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see H.R. 4369), H5631 [1AU]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see H.R. 4094), H1978 [18AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6344 [13NO]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H966 [27FE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

——— repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3652), H6701 [11DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H5711 [2AU]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H697 [13FE]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6318 [26OC]

Dept. of the Interior: include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017 (see H.R. 3882), H439 [2FE]

Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H802 [15FE]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

EPA: provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

——— provide that certain rules on emission standards for reciprocating internal combustion engines have no force or effect on certain engines used to generate electricity or operate a water pump (see H.R. 3185), H727 [14FE]

Espionage: increase penalties for foreign and economic espionage (see H.R. 6029), H4155 [27JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H3807 [19JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H4158 [27JN]

FDA: give greatest weight in making critical policy decisions to readily available hard science data, including evidence from the natural, physical, and computing sciences (see H. Res. 98), H7264 [18DE]

FERC: minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses (see H.R. 3663), H476 [3FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3164 [18MY]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H6234 [20SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H966 [27FE]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1367 [16MR]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members’ official allowances be applied to Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 262), H6233 [20SE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H1846 [16AP]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H3808 [19JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5712 [2AU]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2329 [7MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H5328 [26JY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H694 [9FE]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2288 [27AP]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H5711 [2AU]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H3808 [19JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2072 [24AP]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H694 [9FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H79 [18JA]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 832), H6806 [13DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see H.R. 6432), H6150 [19SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H1642 [27MR]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H27 [17JA]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H6152 [19SE]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2134 [25AP]

——— repeal certain tax increases enacted as part of health care reform (see H.R. 6088), H5293 [25JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4775 [10JY]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H5860 [11SE]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5860 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H1272 [7MR]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (H.R. 4153), H1273 [7MR]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6828 [17DE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), E1377• [1AU]

Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available with costs offset by changes to certain conservation programs (H.R. 6233), H5654 [2AU]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1687 [28MR]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (H.R. 4153), E329• [7MR]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 6671), H6849, H6850, H6851 [18DE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E1070• [19JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4745 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6190 [20SE]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (H. Con. Res. 127), H5601 [1AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2174, H2175 [26AP]

——— narrow definitions of what information private-sector cybersecurity entities may share with the intelligence community, H2174, H2175 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H333• [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4745 [10JY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1433), H1001, H1003 [28FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1041• [29FE], H1662• [28MR], H6024• [14SE], E313• [5MR], E1963• [19DE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, H5654 [2AU]

Reports filed

In the Matter of Representative Waters: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 112–690), H6284 [25SE]

Tributes

Slaughter, John R. (Bob), H3582 [7JN]

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to Goodlettsville Little League All-Stars baseball team, H6162 [20SE]

GOODLOE-JOHNSON, MARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1919 [12DE]

GOODMAN, JIMMY

Letters

Nomination of Robert E. Bacharach to be circuit judge, S5646 [30JY]

GOODMAN, STANLEY AND PEARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E529 [16AP]

GOODRIDGE, GAIL A.W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1170 [28JN]

GOODROW, LLOYD

Articles and editorials

Goodrow Reflects on 33-Year Career, S6790 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6790 [14NO]

GOODSON, JEREMIAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1321 [25JY]

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E980 [5JN]

GOODWIN, CARTE P.

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S48 [23JA]

GOODWIN COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

GOODWYN, CALEB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1617 [21SE]

GORDON, BRAD

Letters

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, S3253 [17MY]

Limitations on U.S. assistance, S6572 [21SE]

GORDON, CHESTER E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1937 [17DE]

GORDON, KENDALL

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

GORDON, MICHAEL S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1878 [5DE]

GORDON, NATHAN G.

Remarks in Senate

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

GORDON, PAUL R.

Letters

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2533 [9MY]

GORDON, TERRY

Remarks in House

Akron, OH, Community Foundation: Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]

GOREVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Goreville High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E1495 [12SE]

GORMAN, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E376 [19MR]

GORMAN, LEON

Remarks in Senate

L.L. Bean, Inc.: anniversary, S4669 [27JN]

GORMAN, SIOBHAN

Articles and editorials

China Hackers Hit U.S. Chamber—Attacks Breached Computer System of Business-Lobbying Group—Emails Stolen, S5823 [1AU]

GORSKI, STANLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E577 [18AP]

GOSAR, PAUL A. (a Representative from Arizona)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5029 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6245 [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4055 [26JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1509 [22MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H1571 [26MR]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H2813 [16MY]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H802 [15FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H903 [16FE]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1978 [18AP]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 3356), H2033 [19AP]

Arizona: anniversary of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 100), H726 [14FE] (see H. Res. 551), H802 [15FE]

——— convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 4222), H2072 [24AP]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3808 [19JN]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

BLM: provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting (see H.R. 3440), H28 [17JA]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1742 [28MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 106), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 6009), H4908 [17JY]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H6469 [27NO]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 409), H2288 [27AP]

——— provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1017 [28FE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3981 [25JN]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H5631 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H376 [1FE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3171 [25MY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see H.R. 3409), H1154 [5MR]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require entrance into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas (see H.R. 575), H375 [1FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H1977 [18AP]

Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H2072 [24AP]

——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 2960), H2134 [25AP]

EPA: provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans (see H.R. 3379), H6062 [14SE]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H3363 [31MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7264 [18DE]

Executive Office of the President: define advisors often characterized as ‘‘czars’’ and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 59), H6535 [29NO]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device (see H.R. 3203), H2072 [24AP]

——— reaffirm the Safe Medical Devices Act by requiring establishment of a schedule and issuance of regulations relative to device approval process (see H.R. 3208), H2072 [24AP]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1428 [20MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3363 [31MY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H5202 [24JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H2072 [24AP]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1642 [27MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H27 [17JA]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H2211 [26AP]

——— require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 360), H2072 [24AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H5292 [25JY]

——— repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H3363 [31MY]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H1100 [29FE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H1741 [28MR]

——— gain operational control of the border, reaffirm State and local law enforcement authority to enforce Federal immigration laws, and strengthen visa security (see H.R. 1274), H376 [1FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

——— temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see H.R. 2497), H641 [8FE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2288 [27AP]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H966 [27FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5939), H4158 [27JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3363 [31MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H2288 [27AP]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2134 [25AP]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2288 [27AP]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H2072 [24AP]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H2211 [26AP]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H2072 [24AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H3808 [19JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2134 [25AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H220 [31JA]

Native Americans: allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine requirements for membership in that tribe (see H.R. 3319), H1306 [8MR]

——— clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1642 [27MR]

——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 3973), H727 [14FE]

——— help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see H.R. 3040), H696 [13FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H1807 [29MR]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H2072 [24AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 127), H5292 [25JY]

——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5328 [26JY]

——— prevent from establishing health care provider standards of care in medical malpractice or medical product liability cases (see H.R. 816), H2072 [24AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H476 [3FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2288 [27AP]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H1571 [26MR]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H2288 [27AP]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6001 [13SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5131 [23JY]

——— provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, provide additional work requirements, and provide overall spending limit on means-tested welfare programs (see H.R. 1167), H1367 [16MR]

Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H803 [15FE]

Taxation: permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H115 [23JA]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see H.R. 3877), H950 [24FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2134 [25AP]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H512 [6FE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 3308), H5292 [25JY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H441 [2FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see H. Res. 678), H3734 [18JN]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6429 [16NO]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H2033 [19AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3734 [18JN]

Wilderness areas: provide for reasonable and necessary access to wilderness areas for the restoration of water sources, supplies, or infrastructure during a state of emergency (see H.R. 5791), H3481 [5JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H5631 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: terminate (see H.R. 6321), H5706 [2AU]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of the Interior: take certain land in Pinal County, AZ, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community (see H.R. 6696), H7424 [20DE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 4818), H2203 [26AP]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H2067 [24AP]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY]

Tariff: azadirachtin A mixtures (see H.R. 5645), H2443 [8MY]

——— eptam technical (see H.R. 5641), H2443 [8MY]

——— fenazaquin mixtures (see H.R. 5642), H2443 [8MY]

——— hexythiazox technical (see H.R. 5639), H2443 [8MY]

——— Imidan technical (see H.R. 5643), H2443 [8MY]

——— pyridaben technical (see H.R. 5640), H2443 [8MY]

——— zoxamide (see H.R. 5644), H2443 [8MY]

Taxation: require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 6165), H5130 [23JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: terminate (H.R. 6321), H5710 [2AU]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2031 [19AP]

Dept. of the Interior: take certain land in Pinal County, AZ, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community (H.R. 6696), H7424 [20DE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (H.R. 5744), H2714 [15MY]

ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (H.R. 4818), H2206 [26AP]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (H.R. 6154), H5078 [19JY]

Tariff: azadirachtin A mixtures (H.R. 5645), H2447 [8MY]

——— eptam technical (H.R. 5641), H2446 [8MY]

——— fenazaquin mixtures (H.R. 5642), H2446 [8MY]

——— hexythiazox technical (H.R. 5639), H2446 [8MY]

——— Imidan technical (H.R. 5643), H2446 [8MY]

——— pyridaben technical (H.R. 5640), H2446 [8MY]

——— zoxamide (H.R. 5644), H2446 [8MY]

Taxation: require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (H.R. 6165), H5130 [23JY]

Remarks

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers, H1509, H1510 [22MR]

Arizona: Gila River Indian Community water rights and land claims settlements, H3727 [18JN]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (H.R. 3912), H6483, H6484 [28NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 2842), H1183, H1188 [6MR]

——— require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1188 [6MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3676 [8JN]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582), H402 [2FE]

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 1038), H2046 [24AP]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (H.J. Res. 106), E1448• [7AU]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5029 [19JY]

Dept. of HUD: administrative spending, operations, and management resources funding, H4055 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to bring action against States for implementation of State law requiring voter identification, H2505 [9MY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2495 [9MY], H6794 [13DE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6245, H6246 [21SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4055 [26JN]

EPA: prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246 [21SE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6245 [21SE]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (H.R. 2938), H3727 [18JN]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5232 [25JY]

Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: designate (H.R. 2338), H6482, H6483 [28NO]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1509, H1510 [22MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4741 [10JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4406 [28JN]

Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex, Macomb, MI: designate (H.R. 5738), H6479, H6480 [28NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676 [8JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4833, H4834 [12JY]

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (H.R. 5788), H6478, H6479 [28NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H434 [2FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4741 [10JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3883 [20JN]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (H.R. 3892), H6480 [28NO]

Public lands: facilitate access to local water supply infrastructure in order to repair such infrastructure to restore local water supplies, H6711 [12DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2495, H2505 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2495 [9MY]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (H.R. 5954), H6484, H6485 [28NO]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1877 [17AP]

Translational Genomics Research Institute: anniversary, E1141• [26JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3690• [8JN]

Tributes

Terry, Brian A., H6794 [13DE]

Twist, Steven J., E1448• [7AU]

GOSIEWSKI, PAUL

Remarks in House

Plains, PA: tribute to Plains, PA, Hall of Fame inductees, E1710 [19OC]

GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6000 [13SE]

GOSS, SUZANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1111 [21JN], E1158 [27JN]

GOTTLIEB, DAN

Remarks in House

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Financial institutions: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8374, S8378 [21DE]

Government regulations: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), S6653, S6672 [21SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Articles and editorials

Millions Forgo Foreclosure Reviews Homeowners Don’t Have Much Time To Ask for Accuracy Checks, E2020 [31DE]

Bills and resolutions

Congress: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out (see S. 3361), S4724 [28JN]

Contracts: include in annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relative to bids for contracts (see S. 3690), S8203 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Dept. of Labor: transfer certain functions relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (see H.R. 6371), H5859 [11SE]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

——— reduce discretionary budget authority if financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive an unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 6528), H6275 [21SE]

Financial institutions: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (see S. 3709), S8364 [21DE]

Floods: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6186), H5290 [25JY]

Government regulations: repeal or modify certain mandates (see S. 3315), S4368 [20JN]

GSA: require an annual audit (see H.R. 4629), H2123 [25AP]

Immigration: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Letters

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6732 [12DE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6732 [12DE]

Motions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

Remarks in House

American Samoa: delay increase in minimum wage, H4890–H4892 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: expedite strategic ports study, H3135 [18MY]

——— require audit of financial records, H2837 [17MY]

——— require GAO review of handling, labeling, and packaging procedures for hazardous material shipments, H3129 [18MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), H6731–H6733 [12DE]

Dept. of Labor: transfer certain functions relative to processing of claims for payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of law (H.R. 6371), H6334, H6335 [13NO]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), H5127, H5128 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5241 [25JY]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), H5756 [10SE]

Floods: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6186), H5736, H5737 [10SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5139, H5140, H5150–H5162 [24JY], H5207, H5208, H5232 [25JY], H6222 [20SE], E1322, E1333 [25JY], E1351, E1362 [31JY], E1437 [3AU]

Government: consolidate certain duplicate and overlapping Goverment programs, H1676 [28MR]

——— effectiveness of certain studies, H2722 [16MY]

Government regulations: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), H6771, H6772 [13DE]

GSA: require an annual audit (H.R. 4629), H2080 [25AP]

House of Representatives: impose moratorium on official travel outside the U.S. by Members, officers, and employees until GAO reports on costs of such travel and makes recommendations on such travel (H.R. 638), H655 [9FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program repeal if failure to implement program would increase Medicaid spending, H337 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements, S6785–S6787 [14NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (S. 1998), S7125 [28NO]

Federal agencies and departments: promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S4265 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), S4287 [19JN], S4870 [11JY], S6328 [13SE]

Financial institutions: study potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions (S. 3709), S8265 [20DE], S8378 [21DE]

Floods: study effect of applying mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements to areas of residual risk and voluntary community-based flood insurance options, S4663–S4667 [27JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

Government regulations: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), S6671, S6672 [21SE]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S1512, S1513, S1528 [8MR]

Reports

Border Security—State Could Enhance Visa Fraud Prevention by Strategically Using Resources and Training: (excerpt), H6547 [30NO]

Federal Disaster Assistance—Improved Criteria Needed To Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability To Respond and Recover on Its Own (excerpt), S8244 [20DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1998) (S. Rept. 112–230), S6744 [13NO]

Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

GAO Mandates Revision Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3315) (S. Rept. 112–219), S6451 [19SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 772) (S. Rept. 112–202), S5976 [2AU]

Summaries

GAO Reports Addressing Violence Against Women Act Grants and/or Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, S2780 [26AP]

Tables

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H.R. 459, Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H5150 [24JY]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

H.R. 6186, require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program, H5736 [10SE]

H.R. 6371, Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, H6334 [13NO]

S. 1998, DHS Audit Requirement Target (DART) Act, S7125 [28NO], H6731 [12DE]

S. 3315, GAO Mandates Revision Act, S6672 [21SE], H6771 [13DE]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

S. 3709, GAO study of potential economic benefits enjoyed by ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions, S8378 [21DE]

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES see Executive Departments; Federal Employees

GOVERNMENT CHARGE CARD ABUSE PREVENTION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 300): House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Texts of

S. 300, provisions, H5411 [31JY]

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS see Contracts

GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 538), H5778, H5779 [11SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

Enact (H.R. 538), H5778 [11SE]

GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3850), H218 [31JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3850) (H. Rept. 112–720), H7429 [21DE]

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6016), H7324–H7326 [19DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6016) (H. Rept. 112–686), H6273 [21SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6016, provisions, H7324 [19DE]

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES see Federal Employees

GOVERNMENT LITIGATION SAVINGS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Amendments

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3676, H3677, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3683 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5882), H3404 [1JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Printing: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (see H. Con. Res. 132), H4907 [17JY]

Motions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3688 [8JN]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: reduce allotment of printed copies of the U.S. Code, H3683 [8JN]

Information technology: tribute to online Federal document retrieval system, E461 [28MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3665–H3690 [8JN], E1039 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5882), motion to recommit, H3688, H3689 [8JN]

Printing: provide funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents (H. Con. Res. 132), H5744, H5745 [10SE]

Public documents: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

University of Missouri: Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

Reports filed

Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1974) (H. Rept. 112–663), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 112–511), H3404 [1JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5882) (S. Rept. 112–197), S5976 [2AU]

Tables

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3667–H3669 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 132, GPO funding for printing of updated version of ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’ and production of electronic versions of certain other House documents, H5744 [10SE]

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3671–H3675 [8JN]

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS see Public Documents

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Addresses

FRS on Monetary Policy: Janet L. Yellen, FRS, H5155–H5157 [24JY]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Affidavits

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: Hitesh Patel, H2406 [8MY]

Amendments

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8512, S8517 [28DE], H7455 [30DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8372, S8377 [21DE], H7448 [30DE]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6017, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6211, H6212, H6214, H6216, H6217, H6218 [20SE], H6237, H6239, H6240, H6242, H6243, H6245 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H767, H768, H769, H771, H772, H773, H774, H775, H776, H778, H779, H780 [15FE], H820, H821, H822, H823, H825, H826, H828, H830 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H748 [15FE]

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826 [11SE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1617, H1619, H1620, H1621, H1622, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1596 [27MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8397, S8407, S8452, S8453, S8454 [27DE], S8455, S8508 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5785 [11SE]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), S6653, S6672 [21SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1392 [19MR], H1504, H1505, H1507, H1509, H1511 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1449 [21MR]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S7307 [30NO]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6172 [20SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1681 [14MR], S1693, S1694, S1742, S1747, S1754, S1755, S1756, S1757, S1758, S1759, S1760 [15MR], S1794, S1795, S1796, S1797, S1798, S1799, S1800, S1801, S1804, S1805, S1806, S1808, S1809, S1810, S1811, S1814 [19MR], S1851, S1852, S1853, S1854, S1855, S1856, S1857, S1858, S1860, S1863, S1865, S1868, S1870, S1871 [20MR], S1884 [21MR], H1245, H1249, H1250, H1251, H1252, H1256, H1257, H1259, H1260 [7MR], H1277, H1278, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284 [8MR], H1586 [27MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1231 [7MR]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3601 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3598 [7JN]

Unemployment: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5131 [23JY], H5251, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5266, H5267, H5268, H5269, H5270, H5271, H5273, H5274, H5275, H5276, H5277, H5278, H5280, H5282, H5283, H5284, H5286 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Analyses

America Invents Act Correction and Improvement (H.R. 6621), E2016 [31DE]

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Articles and editorials

Air Rule Will Literally Save Us, S4319 [20JN]

Bizarre Outcome on Generic Drugs, S2499 [18AP]

Cashless Stimulus for Small Business, H1613 [27MR]

Deal Is Closer for a U.S. Plan on Mortgage Relief, H517 [7FE]

EPA Official Not Only Touted ‘Crucifying’ Oil Companies, He Tried It, H2194 [26AP]

In Manchester United’s I.P.O., a Preference for American Rules, H5279 [25JY]

Kind of Woman Who Needs a Late-Term Abortion, H5447 [31JY]

Law Misused for Political Ends, H7322 [19DE]

Measuring the Impact of Regulation—The Rule of More—Rule-Making Is Being Made To Look More Beneficial Under Barack Obama, H5236 [25JY]

More Businesses May Pull Plug on Welfare Cash Cards, H318 [1FE]

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

116 Billion Reasons To Be for the Individual Mandate, S1874 [21MR]

Rare Win for Say on Pay, H1253 [7MR]

Red Tape Diaries—One Small Business Owner’s Struggle Against Bureaucracy, S3620 [24MY]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

They Have Very Short Memories, S1668 [14MR]

U.S. Should Legalize Industrial Hemp, S4138 [13JN]

Why Dodd-Frank Is Necessary, E1311 [24JY]

Will Any Senate Democrat Stand Up to Obama’s NLRB?, S2578 [23AP]

Would Repeal of Key Dodd-Frank Provision Really Save $22 Billion?, H2610 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H1739 [28MR]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 3798), H113 [23JA]

Air pollution: reduce the allowable sulfur concentration in heating oil and allow for certain exemptions and waivers from such limits (see H.R. 6222), H5327 [26JY]

Alaska: promote availability of natural gas to North American markets by facilitating construction of Alaska-based pipelines (see S. 3629), S6800 [14NO]

America Invents Act: correct and improve (see H.R. 6621), H6578 [30NO]

Animals: condemn practice of gassing stray cats and dogs (see H. Res. 761), H5707 [2AU]

——— disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 736), H5078 [19JY]

——— protect birds, rats, and mice (see H.R. 6693), H7424 [20DE]

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see S. 3624), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see S. 3263), S3729 [5JN] (see H.R. 4350), H1845 [16AP]

Bankruptcy: make organization more efficient for small business debtors (see S. 2370), S2821 [26AP]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other digital electronic devices and storage media (see H.R. 6651), H6765 [12DE]

Business and industry: clarify exemptions for captive finance companies from the definition of major swap participant and from the swap clearing requirement (see H.R. 5649), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit executives of financial firms from insuring against having to repay illegally-received compensation or to pay civil penalties to protect personal assets (see H.R. 5860), H3265 [30MY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 6217), H5326 [26JY]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 6570), H6306 [12OC]

CFTC: require a regulation to limit the aggregate positions of nontraditional bona fide hedgers in petroleum and related products (see S. 2238), S2085 [27MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4391), H1977 [18AP] (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H2271 [27AP]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6027), H4064 [26JN]

Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: improve (see H.R. 6065), H4654 [29JN]

Clean Air Act: clarify a certain provision relative to prevention of accidental releases (see S. 3529), S6107 [11SE]

Coast Guard: require development and posting of passenger capacity limits for recreational vessels over a certain length (see S. 3537), S6339 [13SE]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (see S. Res. 616), S8042 [13DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA] (see S. 3607), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 3811), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

——— decrease effect on the economy that a rule must have to be a major rule in order to increase the number of rules for which Congress can use the resolution of disapproval procedure (see H.R. 6486), H6274 [21SE]

——— provide oversight of agency rulemaking (see H.R. 6333), H5706 [2AU]

Conservation of energy: exempt decorative hearth products from certain energy efficiency regulations (see H.R. 6578), H6314 [23OC]

Consumers: protect against abusive debt collectors by regulating medical debt collection practices, prohibit collectors from seeking arrest warrants to collect debts, and provide information about the debt (see S. 3350), S4674 [27JN]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1147 [29FE] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

——— improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6080), H4684 [9JY]

——— increase accountability in contracts for overseas contingency operations (see H.R. 6360), H5727 [7AU]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see S. 3189, 3190), S3234 [16MY] (see H.R. 6312), H5705 [2AU]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see S. 3609), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6480), H6273 [21SE]

Corps of Engineers: facilitate and expedite review of proposed improvements to Federal flood control projects to be constructed by local sponsors (see H.R. 6450), H6230 [20SE]

——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Courts: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 3382), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 3862), H374 [1FE]

——— provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

——— reinstate reporting provision relative to fees and expenses awarded to prevailing parties in civil actions involving the U.S. (see S. 2042), S163 [30JA]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H1390 [19MR]

——— require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see S. 3343), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4326), H1804 [29MR]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see S. 3426), S5304 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— create a Federal charter for National Consumer Credit Corporations (see H.R. 6139), H5008 [18JY]

——— establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 3789), H77 [18JA]

——— prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from guaranteeing, making, or insuring a mortgage secured by a residence in a jurisdiction that has used eminent domain to take a residential mortgage (see H.R. 6397), H5999 [13SE]

——— provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see S. 3484), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 3849), H218 [31JA]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide homeowners with additional protections and safeguards against foreclosure (see H.R. 6395), H5999 [13SE]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see S. 2120), S850 [16FE]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H943 [17FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H2029 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

——— implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5789), H2812 [16MY]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

——— repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6060 [14SE]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Energy: clarify provision of civil penalties for Federal officials who issue loan guarantees in violation of policies of the innovative technology loan guarantee program (see H.R. 5863), H3266 [30MY]

——— create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

——— establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H2644 [10MY]

——— improve energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters (see H.R. 3817), H158 [24JA]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (see H. Res. 779), H5922 [12SE]

——— prohibit enforcement of regulations pertaining to certain battery chargers (see S. 3408), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 5935), H3698 [8JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see S. 3391), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 6118), H4863 [12JY]

——— eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— foster further innovation and entrepreneurship in the health information technology sector (see H.R. 6626), H6586 [3DE]

——— grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see S. 3212), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6514), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 6052), H4603 [28JN]

Dept. of HUD: reform laws relative to small public housing agencies (see S. 3538), S6339 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (see H.R. 6605), H6469 [27NO]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (see H.R. 6189), H5290 [25JY]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see S. 2254), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4292), H1740 [28MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR] (see H.R. 4200), H1366 [16MR]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2390), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— establish alternate guidelines for measuring progress of State and local performance for entrepreneurial training services under the Workforce Investment Act (see H.R. 5805), H3102 [17MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR] (see H.R. 4157), H1272 [7MR]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

——— require State workforce agencies and employers to certify the active recruitment of Americans for job placement prior to hiring H–2B nonimmigrant workers (see S. 2167), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4159), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of State: prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of the Interior: delay further action on the proposed rule regarding well stimulation on Federal and Indian lands until submission of a report examining certain effects of such rule (see H.R. 6235), H5524 [31JY]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H1976 [18AP]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 3450), S5487 [26JY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

——— modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (see S. 3563), S6454 [19SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (see H. Res. 547), H725 [14FE]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H1976 [18AP]

——— temporarily limit the authority to require or authorize the removal or movement of offshore oil or gas facilities (see H.R. 6208), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 6637), H6675 [5DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN] (see H.J. Res. 108), H2645 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 113), H4604 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure that on-duty time for certain commercial motor vehicle drivers does not include waiting time at natural gas or oil well sites (see H.R. 6451), H6230 [20SE]

——— issue categorical exclusions from requirement that an environmental assessment or impact statement be prepared for highway safety improvement projects (see H.R. 6387), H5922 [12SE]

——— issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 6124), H4863 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 4048), H900 [16FE]

——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 5948), H3702 [12JN]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

——— require recipients of grants and other assistance for provision of housing and other services to homeless veterans to comply with certain codes (see H.R. 4079), H943 [17FE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see S. 3694), S8203 [19DE]

Drugs: exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical-marijuana-related conduct authorized by State law (see H.R. 6335), H5706 [2AU]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act (see S. 2297), S2496 [18AP]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

——— permit voluntary economic activity (see S. 2269), S2242 [29MR]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 554), H900 [16FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: remove mandated testing provisions (see H.R. 5654), H2565 [9MY]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 3500), S5977 [2AU]

EPA: allow for a reasonable compliance deadline for certain States subject to the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 2300), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4387), H1976 [18AP]

——— allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (see H.R. 6190), H5290 [25JY]

——— amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 5911), H3660 [7JN]

——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 3559), S6454 [19SE]

——— clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 6345), H5706 [2AU]

——— designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 6378), H5922 [12SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (see S.J. Res. 37), S850 [16FE]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (see S. 3467), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6093), H4774 [10JY]

——— express that ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources—Electric Utility Generating Units’’ will lead to higher energy costs and endanger jobs and the economy (see H. Res. 606), H1805 [29MR]

——— limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

——— prohibit finalization of rules under the Clean Air Act if a State regulatory authority gives notice that such rules will lead to an increase in price of electricity for end-use consumers (see H.R. 6501), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

——— question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy (see H. Res. 635), H2274 [27AP]

——— require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H2317 [7MY]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2039 [23AP]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6545), H6276 [21SE]

——— standardize definition of the term ‘‘small business refiner’’ for purposes of administered laws (see S. 3379), S4950 [12JY]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H181 [25JA]

——— modify regulations governing aircraft maintenance providers (see H.R. 6002), H3974 [21JN]

——— provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see H.R. 6676), H7264 [18DE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

FCC: add an additional purpose (see H.R. 6553), H6276 [21SE]

——— establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (see S. 3703), S8302 [20DE]

——— prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 6624), H6578 [30NO]

——— promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see H.R. 4319), H1804 [29MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (see H. Res. 595), H1570 [26MR]

FDA: enhance oversight of medical device recalls and provide for conditional clearance of certain medical devices (see H.R. 5866), H3266 [30MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (see S. 2113), S699 [15FE]

——— establish procedures and requirements for registration of cosmetic product manufacturing entities, submission of cosmetic product and ingredient statements, and reporting of adverse events (see H.R. 4395), H1977 [18AP]

——— establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (see H.R. 6679), H7264 [18DE]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H1152 [5MR]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs (see S. 2236), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 5334), H2316 [7MY]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H1804 [29MR]

——— help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see S. 2301), S2545 [19AP]

——— improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices (see H.R. 5341), H2317 [7MY]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 4262), H1570 [26MR]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5077 [19JY]

——— include devices in the postmarket risk identification and analysis system and expedite implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices (see S. 2193), S1733 [15MR]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H640 [8FE]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 6509), H6274 [21SE]

——— make corrections relative to user fees (see H.R. 6433), H6150 [19SE]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4384), H1976 [18AP]

——— prevent States from conducting duplicative inspections of establishments in which a drug or device is manufactured, processed, packed, or held by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor (see H.R. 4056), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies and enhance information and transparency of drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (see S. 2292), S2392 [17AP]

——— reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 2067), S323 [2FE]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 6584), H6323 [2NO] (see H.R. 6638), H6675 [5DE]

FDIC: protect certain information (see S. 2055), S261 [1FE]

FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 6259), H5628 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (see H.R. 3786), H77 [18JA]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (see H.R. 6191), H5291 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (see H.R. 6601), H6428 [16NO]

——— hold accountable agencies that fail to meet goals on participation of small business concerns in procurement contracts and authorize preferential treatment of such concerns (see H.R. 3779), H77 [18JA]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see S. 2469), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5332), H2316 [7MY]

——— provide for Inspector General oversight for Federal entities not otherwise subject to such oversight (see H.R. 6723), H7516 [31DE]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (see H.R. 4116), H1133 [1MR]

——— reform and consolidate to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see S. 2129), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4409), H2029 [19AP]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2030 [19AP]

——— require independent regulatory agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to executive agencies (see S. 3468), S5870 [1AU]

——— require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (see H.R. 4631), H2123 [25AP]

——— require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience (see S. 2337), S2601 [23AP]

Federal aid programs: improve effectiveness and performance of financial assistance programs, simplify application and reporting requirements, and improve delivery of services to the public (see H.R. 6420), H6060 [14SE]

Federal employees: prohibit senior Government officers and employees from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or instrumentalities for ten years after leaving office (see H.R. 4343), H1805 [29MR]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (see S. 3552), S6340 [13SE]

FEMA: require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 2303), S2545 [19AP]

——— revise regulations regarding estimated cost of the assistance and localized impacts factors (see H.R. 5870), H3266 [30MY]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S3280 [17MY] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

——— address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 4963), H2206 [26AP]

——— exempt community banks from certain escrow requirements (see S. 2278), S2243 [29MR]

——— exempt debt collectors from liability when leaving certain voice mail messages as long as the collector follows regulations prescribed on the appropriate manner in which to leave such a message (see H.R. 4101), H1016 [28FE] (see H.R. 5794), H3102 [17MY]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (see H.R. 6037), H4156 [27JN]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S1422 [6MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H1914 [17AP]

——— make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 6524), H6275 [21SE]

——— preserve privilege of information provided to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6125), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H3103 [17MY]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5714), H2644 [10MY]

——— specify that courses offered by lenders for their own employees may not satisfy pre-licensing or continuing education requirements of mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 6158), H5077 [19JY]

——— support and promote mutual community banks (see H.R. 4217), H1426 [20MR]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: repeal authority to designate certain non-bank financial institutions as systemically important financial institutions (see S. 3497), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6317), H5705 [2AU]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6685), H7359 [19DE]

——— establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see S. 2188), S1613 [13MR]

——— implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see H.R. 6680), H7264 [18DE]

——— more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H1641 [27MR]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

——— reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (see H.R. 6704), H7429 [21DE]

——— require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 6725), H7516 [31DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see S. 3458), S5658 [30JY] (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Firefighters: modify training requirements for certain fire departments applying for Federal grants (see H.R. 5900), H3577 [6JN]

Fish and fishing: reauthorize certain legislation relative to Atlantic Ocean marine fisheries (see H.R. 6096), H4774 [10JY]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR] (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3677), S7976 [12DE]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5291 [25JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 3574), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

——— require labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains lean finely textured beef (pink slime) (see H.R. 4346), H1811 [30MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see S. 3276), S3838 [7JN] (see H.R. 5949), H3707 [15JN]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H5764 [10SE]

——— provide additional privacy protections (see S. 3515), S5978 [2AU]

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 3524), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 5708), H2644 [10MY]

——— reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement programs (see H.R. 6642), H6679 [7DE] (see H.R. 6656), H6806 [13DE]

——— reform U.S. export control restrictions relative to commercially-available automotive products and technologies (see H.R. 6724), H7516 [31DE]

——— require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4684 [9JY]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 3871), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 4014), H696 [13FE]

——— require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a small business review panel on the qualified mortgage rule before the Bureau can go forward with a final rule (see S. 3571), S6454 [19SE]

——— restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3219), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 6023), H4063 [26JN]

——— treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S494 [9FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

FTC: promulgate rules requiring Internet merchants to disclose use of price-altering computer programs (see H.R. 6508), H6274 [21SE]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (see S. 3315), S4368 [20JN]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (see S. 3455), S5658 [30JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for determining whether the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience has been achieved and clarify regulatory authority of commercial air tours (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

GSA: require an annual audit (see H.R. 4629), H2123 [25AP]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6686), H7359 [19DE]

Health: protect privacy of protected health information by requiring health care providers to encrypt devices that store health information, restricting access, and improving congressional oversight (see S. 3351), S4674 [27JN]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 591), H1426 [20MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (see H. Res. 596), H1641 [27MR]

Higher Education Regulatory Reform Task Force: establish (see H.R. 6557), H6276 [21SE]

Hobby Protection Act: amend to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act (see H.R. 5977), H3914 [20JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H5999 [13SE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H2712 [15MY]

——— modify certain provisions of law relative to refugee resettlement (see H.R. 6460), H6231 [20SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

——— restrict community policing programs funding for States that grant driver’s licenses to certain illegal immigrants (see H.R. 6465), H6231 [20SE]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (see H.R. 6415), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (see S. 3656), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 5648), H2443 [8MY] (see H.R. 5859), H3265 [30MY]

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: clarify applicability to condominiums (see S. 3499), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6337), H5706 [2AU]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H1497 [21MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see S.J. Res. 48), S5732 [31JY] (see H.J. Res. 112), H3733 [18JN]

——— permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR] (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Medicare: modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see S. 2125), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1426 [20MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6428 [16NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of representational allowance for air travel expenses unless an itemized description of expenses is provided and a House credit card is used for such expenses (see H. Res. 580), H1305 [8MR]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6397 [15NO]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3443), S5381 [25JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2029 [19AP]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H4774 [10JY]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (see S. 3251), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5797), H3102 [17MY]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (see H.R. 6694), H7424 [20DE]

Motor vehicles: exempt natural gas vehicles from certain maximum fuel economy increase standards (see S. 2174), S1540 [8MR]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 3502), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6094), H4774 [10JY]

——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 3706), S8364 [21DE]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 2342), S2655 [24AP]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see S. 2277), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 4331), H1804 [29MR]

National objectives: reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

National parks and recreation areas: repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (see H.R. 4063), H901 [16FE]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 583), S6626 [21SE]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 3973), H568 [7FE]

——— provide for community approval before Indian class III gaming opportunities may take effect (see H.R. 4033), H801 [15FE]

New Jersey: exclude from prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the State legislature (see H.R. 3809), H114 [23JA]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

NRC: limit the period in advance of a nuclear reactor license renewal that the application for such renewal may be submitted (see H.R. 6554), H6276 [21SE]

——— retain and redistribute certain collected fines (see H.R. 3822), H158 [24JA]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 3469), S5870 [1AU]

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (see H.R. 6327), H5706 [2AU]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (see H.R. 6602), H6428 [16NO]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen (see H.R. 4274), H1739 [28MR]

Pensions: extend special funding rules for certain plans maintained by commercial airlines (see H.R. 5715), H2644 [10MY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 4318), H1804 [29MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office (see H.R. 4186), H1304 [8MR]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see S. 2170), S1459 [7MR] (see H.R. 4152), H1272 [7MR]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections (see S. 3312), S4299 [19JN]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections, create similar system for congressional elections, and strengthen rules on political action committees (see H.R. 6448), H6230 [20SE]

Political ethics: require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H900 [16FE]

Postal Regulatory Commission: allow to set aside Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate postal facilities that would deny service to rural areas, communities, or small towns (see H.R. 4335), H1804 [29MR]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 2248), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

——— recognize primacy of States relative to regulation of hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 3573), S6454 [19SE]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see S. 2264), S2242 [29MR] (see H.R. 4345), H1811 [30MR]

——— streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4607), H2066 [24AP]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

Public lands: direct land management agencies to report on public access and egress to public lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation and use Land and Water Conservation Fund funds to secure such access (see H.R. 6086), H4684 [9JY]

——— expedite authorizations for private landowners to conduct vegetation removal on National Forest System or BLM lands to reduce risk of wildfires that would threaten residential structures (see H.R. 6519), H6275 [21SE]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities (see H.R. 5967), H3806 [19JN]

——— exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see S. 3543), S6340 [13SE] (see S. 3687), S8071 [17DE] (see H.R. 6007), H3974 [21JN]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE] (see H.J. Res. 118), H5859 [11SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 788), H6150 [19SE]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (see H.R. 4081), H943 [17FE]

——— establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs (see S. 3194), S3234 [16MY]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see H.R. 6504), H6274 [21SE]

——— modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H640 [8FE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S1459 [7MR]

——— submit a National Small Business Index to Congress to assess how policies provide incentives or impediments to small business development (see S. 3200), S3280 [17MY]

Science: eliminate requirements for duplicative clinical testing of new drugs, vaccines, biological products, or medical devices if inconsistent with relevant ethical norms (see S. 3506), S5977 [2AU]

——— establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (see S. 3378), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6106), H4862 [12JY]

SEC: change asset coverage ratio and treatment of preferred stock for, allow acquisition or holding of certain securities by, and revise rules on business development companies (see H.R. 5929), H3698 [8JN]

——— enable national securities exchanges to provide incentives to market-makers that increase liquidity and depth of capital markets and promote enhanced trading and price-discovery for smaller companies (see H.R. 6127), H4868 [13JY]

——— enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (see S. 3416), S5257 [23JY]

——— exempt low-revenue companies from certain regulations (see H.R. 6161), H5078 [19JY]

——— improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see S. 2373), S2821 [26AP]

——— provide for the registration and oversight of national investment adviser associations (see H.R. 4624), H2123 [25AP]

——— require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 6204), H5291 [25JY]

——— require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), S5085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3875), H374 [1FE]

——— require nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to certify that they monitor the accuracy of credit ratings issued by the organization (see H.R. 6512), H6275 [21SE]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (see H.R. 4088), H950 [24FE]

——— protect transactions in the U.S. from enforcement of certain excise taxes imposed by foreign governments (see H.R. 6616), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (see S. 2190), S1613 [13MR]

Securities and Derivatives Commission: establish (see H.R. 6613), H6535 [29NO]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S4417 [21JN] (see S. 3570), S6454 [19SE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (see H. Res. 572), H1209 [6MR]

——— provide certainty for small business concerns (see S. 3572), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5381 [25JY]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H440 [2FE]

——— suspend fines under certain circumstances for first-time paperwork violations (see H.R. 6224), H5327 [26JY]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

——— recognize authority to regulate air ambulance medical standards (see S. 2376), S2821 [26AP]

Tariff: complete digital process control systems designed for use with steam turbine generator sets for use in AP 1000 nuclear powerplants certified by the NRC (see H.R. 5218), H2272 [27AP]

Taxation: disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see H.R. 3852), H218 [31JA]

——— disapprove rule relative to taxable medical devices (see S.J. Res. 51), S8364 [21DE]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H2441 [8MY] (see H.R. 6152), H5077 [19JY]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (see S. 2033), S42 [23JA]

——— expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (see H.R. 4643), H2123 [25AP]

——— extend the time for making S corporation elections (see S. 2271), S2242 [29MR]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 5746), H2713 [15MY]

——— modify credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see S. 3581), S6545 [20SE]

——— permanently extend the reduction in recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations (see S. 3223), S3515 [23MY]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see S. 2083), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3877), H374 [1FE]

——— provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 6102), H4827 [11JY]

——— provide standards for determining employment status (see H.R. 6653), H6765 [12DE]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 6050), H4603 [28JN]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances, reduce deficit, and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 6338), H5706 [2AU]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4321), H1804 [29MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 5906), H3660 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (see H. Res. 679), H3577 [6JN]

Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 6530), H6275 [21SE]

Telecommunications: require disclosures to consumers on the capability of software to monitor mobile device usage and require consent of the consumer prior to monitoring (see H.R. 6377), H5922 [12SE]

Television: provide certain rural counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice (see H.R. 4469), H2030 [19AP]

Transportation: amend certain motor vehicle safety laws (see H.R. 6051), H4603 [28JN]

Travel and tourism: stimulate international tourism by reforming the visa process, encouraging Canadian and Chinese tourism to the U.S., and updating the visa waiver program (see S. 2233), S2030 [26MR] (see S. 3199), S3280 [17MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 3674), S7976 [12DE]

Unemployment: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H439 [2FE] (see H.R. 4124), H1133 [1MR]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S3630 [24MY] (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 4115), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 6008), H3974 [21JN]

Voting: ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote (see S. 3657), S7458 [5DE]

——— establish standards for publication of poll tapes used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5814), H3102 [17MY]

——— increase penalties for crimes involving registration or voting and require use of automated tagging and tracing services for balloting materials transmitted to absent uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6593), H6428 [16NO]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6060 [14SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

——— require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see S. 3620), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide exemptions from municipal advisor registration requirements (see S. 3492), S5977 [2AU]

——— technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4304), H1803 [29MR]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4965), H2266 [27AP]

——— require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see H.R. 4266), H1641 [27MR]

Whistleblowing: streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6000 [13SE]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3606), S6546 [20SE] (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 4122), H1133 [1MR]

——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 4306), H1803 [29MR]

Chronologies

Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislative action, S4179 [14JN]

Cloture motions

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR], S1884 [21MR]

Conference reports

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630), H834–H880 [16FE]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Daniel Casas, E426 [22MR]

——— Ravena Jacob, E340 [8MR]

——— Rohail Dadwani, E409 [21MR]

——— Saydi Wollney, E411 [21MR]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Maureen Donahue Hardwick, International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium (excerpt), H6727 [12DE]

Bureau of Reclamation small conduit hydropower projects requirement to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act: Jim Bradley, American Rivers (organization), H1181 [6MR]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H1181 [6MR]

——— several environmental organizations, H1181 [6MR]

Contaminated Drywall Safety Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6136 [19SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6136 [19SE]

Corps of Engineers finalization of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: several sportsman and conservation organizations, H3376 [1JN]

Dept. of HHS memorandum on waivers relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements: George Sheldon, Dept. of HHS, S6050 [10SE]

——— Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, S6047 [10SE], H6179 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities: A. Anthony Antosh, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, H2400, H2431 [8MY]

——— Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H2400, H2404, H2432 [8MY]

——— Fred Lamback, H2400 [8MY]

——— L. Dara Baldwin and Mark Derry, National Council on Independent Living, H2396, H2401 [8MY]

——— several veterans support organizations, H2399, H2431 [8MY]

——— Susan Henderson, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (organization), H2404 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice investigation into the impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices: Senator Blumenthal, S1774 [19MR]

Dept. of Labor procedures clarification for issuing ‘‘hot goods orders’’ on agricultural enterprises and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act: several Representatives, E1951 [19DE]

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Emerging growth companies’ requirement to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements: Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, H1253 [7MR]

EPA analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy: several public health and medical organizations, H3818 [20JN]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

Estimates of communications collected or reviewed under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities: I. Charles McCullough III, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions: several health advocacy organizations, H3225 [30MY]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Senators Leahy and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act: several health organizations, E975 [5JN]

FCC development of plan for greater broadband access: Representative Gingrey and Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia (2010), H1613 [27MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8394 [27DE]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General Holder, S8129 [18DE], S8395 [27DE]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Health Care Cost Reduction Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3605 [7JN]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., Shereen Arent, American Diabetes Association, and Mark A. Schoeberl, American Heart Association, H3605 [7JN]

——— DeAnn Friedholm, Consumers Union, H3603 [7JN]

——— Ethan Rome, Health Care for America Now (organization), H3604 [7JN]

——— Judy Waxman and Joan Entmacher, National Women’s Law Center, H3603 [7JN]

——— Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), H3605 [7JN]

——— Walter J. Humann, OsteoMed Inc., H3592 [7JN]

Impact of drug approval process on drug prices: Alfred E. Mann, H3585 [7JN]

Improve FDA capacity to prevent drug shortages: Carol Gill, S3503 [23MY]

——— Dawn Gibbs, S3503 [23MY]

Improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements: Chuck Bell and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3552 [24MY]

——— Michael F. Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S3552 [24MY]

IRS enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity: Senator Levin, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6429, S6432 [19SE]

——— Steven T. Miller, IRS, S6430–S6432 [19SE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Jack E. Herstein, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1718–S1720 [15MR]

——— Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, S1720–S1722 [15MR]

——— Mary L. Schapiro, SEC Chair, S1698, S1722 [15MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation: Candace Klein, SoMoLend Holdings, LLC, S1878 [21MR]

——— David Levine, American Sustainable Business Council, S1724 [15MR]

——— Freeman White, S1724 [15MR]

——— John Ducrest, Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, S1724 [15MR]

——— Mercer Bullard, Fund Democracy (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Nick Bhargava, MOTAAVI (business), S1724 [15MR]

——— Sara Hanks, CrowdCheck, Inc., S1879 [21MR]

——— several State Secs. of State, S1723 [15MR]

——— Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion, Startup Exemption (organization), S1878 [21MR]

——— Todd O. McCracken, National Small Business Association, S1877 [21MR]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act investment protections: Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S1718 [15MR]

Limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products: Ellen Bloom and Ami V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, E1619 [21SE]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Tim Spreck, Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance, H5607 [1AU]

NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S854 [16FE]

——— Ann Wilson, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, S2624 [24AP]

——— Cass Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2624 [24AP]

——— Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S2576 [23AP]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S855 [16FE]

——— Geoffrey G. Burr, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, S855 [16FE]

——— Karen W. Penafiel, Building Owners and Managers Association International, S2624 [24AP]

——— National Association of Manufacturers, S854 [16FE]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [23AP]

——— Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S2577 [23AP]

No More Solyndras Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6008 [14SE]

Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act: Allison M. Zieve, Public Citizen (organization), S2499 [18AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP, S2498 [18AP]

——— several consumer organizations, S2499 [18AP]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights: several Senators, S4180 [14JN]

Preserving America’s Family Farms Act: several agricultural organizations, H5166 [24JY]

Prevent FDA approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval: Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, S3496 [23MY]

——— Keith Curley, Trout Unlimited (organization), S3497 [23MY]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: James T. Hay, California Medical Association, H1458 [21MR]

Provide the EPA additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, S1510, S1514 [8MR]

——— W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, S1510 [8MR]

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: several Senators, S7784 [12DE]

Revenue estimate for proposal to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil: Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), E90 [31JA]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act: Tom Hansen and Barbara W. Ballard, National Conference of State Legislatures, H318 [1FE]

——— Tracy L. Wareing, American Public Human Services Association, and Paul Lefkowitz, National Association of State TANF Administrators, H318 [1FE]

We’re OK With the EPA’s New Air-Quality Regulations: several energy company leaders, S4321 [20JN]

Lists

Dept. of Agriculture duplicate Federal aid programs, H1676 [28MR]

Organizations supporting S.J. Res. 36, disapprove NLRB rule relative to representation election procedures, S2576 [23AP]

Persons denied access to compassionate drug use by the FDA, E1408 [3AU]

Vermont towns supporting overturning Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR]

Memorandums

Guidance on Reporting Interest Paid to Nonresident Aliens: IRS, H5287–H5289 [25JY]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

——— D.L. Nichols, Coast Guard, H5607 [1AU]

Waivers Relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Earl S. Johnson, Dept. of HHS, S6048–S6050 [10SE]

Motions

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6022 [14SE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6254 [21SE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H884 [16FE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H92 [23JA], H137 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H356 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615 [8FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4314 [20JN]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1626 [27MR]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1516 [22MR]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4852 [12JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S2568 [23AP]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1694 [15MR], H1287 [8MR]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3616 [7JN]

Unemployment: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5318 [26JY]

Opinion polls

District of Columbia budget autonomy: Purple Insights (organization), H2024 [19AP]

Papers

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas: Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S8395 [27DE]

Press releases

Consumer Groups Oppose H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3604 [7JN]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: AFL–CIO, S1723 [15MR]

New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA To Do More To Reduce Air Pollution—Voters Support Setting Stronger Carbon Pollution Standards To Protect Public Health: American Lung Association, S4321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H3074 [17MY], H3155–H3157 [18MY], H4692 [10JY], H4791 [11JY], H4872 [17JY], H5334, H5440–H5448 [31JY], E1369, E1377 [1AU], E1392 [2AU], E1396, E1399, E1400, E1421 [3AU]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H176 [25JA], H3399 [1JN]

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), H6842–H6844 [18DE]

——— correct and improve (H.R. 6621), Senate amendment, H7455–H7457 [30DE], H7559 [1JA], E2034 [2JA]

Appropriations: prohibit funding for surveys in which money is included or provided for the benefit of the responder, H3462, H3463 [5JN]

——— SEC and CFTC cost-benefit analysis requirements and litigation costs funding, H5277, H5278 [25JY]

Armed Forces: implement certain suicide prevention policies to separate at-risk servicemembers from personal private weapons, H6703 [12DE]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (S. 3624), H6285 [28SE]

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

BLM: prohibit enforcement of a protest fee to challenge the granting of a drilling lease, right of way, or permit, H3906, H3907 [20JN], E1108 [21JN]

——— provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting, H1877 [17AP]

Buffalo, NY: implementation of airline safety reforms in wake of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H4917 [18JY], H5208 [25JY], H5296 [26JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]

——— require small conduit hydropower projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, H1181–H1188 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E343 [8MR]

Business and industry: advantages of foreign outsourcing, H4159 [28JN]

——— clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— require emerging growth companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder vote requirements, H1252–H1255 [7MR]

Buy American Act: increase total domestic content of all steel, iron, and manufactured goods, including rolling stock, H4125 [27JN]

——— require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 6217), H5872 [12SE]

——— require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H19 [17JA], H721 [14FE], H3820, H3879 [20JN], H5193 [24JY], H6454 [27NO]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H3655, H3658 [7JN]

——— strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H19 [17JA], H204 [31JA], H721 [14FE], H3694, H3696 [8JN], H3796 [19JN], H4903 [17JY]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), H6351, H6352 [14NO]

CFTC: implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, H1220, H1264 [7MR], H2798–H2800 [16MY]

——— improve consideration of costs and benefits of regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5228 [25JY]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H1895, H1896 [17AP], H1929 [18AP]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (H.R. 5186), E962 [1JN]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 1895), E1601 [21SE]

——— provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), H7457, H7458 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Clean Air Act: clarify that the term ‘‘public health’’ pertains to the health of people and not corporations or other nonliving entities, H3901 [20JN]

——— impact, H2058 [24AP]

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Public Power proposed gasification plant, E35 [18JA]

Climate: global warming, H4778 [11JY], H5017 [19JY]

Coal: require EPA and Dept. of Transportation report on health, environmental, and public safety impacts of fugitive dust emissions from coal transport, H6242, H6243 [21SE]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

——— provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), E1940 [17DE]

Colleges and universities: impact of Government regulations on research, H5205 [25JY]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations That Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the U.S.: include health effects associated with regulatory costs in analysis of EPA rules and actions, H6217, H6218 [20SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5934 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE], H1220 [7MR], H2001 [19AP], H2252 [27AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3811), H189 [31JA], H974 [28FE]

——— clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— importance of bipartisanship, H6371 [15NO]

Conservation of energy: exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

Consumers: exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— provide reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions, H6163 [20SE]

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 6080), H5796–H5814 [11SE]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, H3868 [20JN]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H4788 [11JY], H5622 [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: approve permit for economic development in Henry County, VA, H3489 [6JN]

——— finalize proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3372–H3377 [1JN], E977 [5JN]

——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees, H3354 [31MY]

Courts: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5125 [23JY], H5141 [24JY], H5233, H5235, H5236, H5238, H5243 [25JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

——— revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, E615 [23AP]

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, E1428 [3AU]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), H6134–H6137 [19SE]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), Senate amendment, H7448–H7450 [30DE]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (H.R. 1498), H385 [2FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (H.R. 4403), H2045 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist in the Armed Forces, H3053, H3054 [17MY]

——— limit salaries of contractor executives, H5042, H5043 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify certain findings from Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) investigation of the innovative technology loan guarantee program, H6018, H6019 [14SE]

——— create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, H6605 [4DE]

——— determine if impact analyses of EPA rules and actions on energy prices are infeasible to conduct, requires data that does not exist, or would generate unreliable or useless results, H3924 [21JN]

——— ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— ensure the innovative technology loan guarantee program is able to continue to accept applications for new loan guarantees, H6016, H6019–H6022 [14SE]

——— innovative technology loan guarantee program nuclear and coal projects funding, H6008, H6009 [14SE]

——— lower energy efficiency standards for service-over-the-counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators, H3921, H3922 [21JN]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H5930, H5932 [13SE], H6004–H6024, H6049 [14SE], E1549 [18SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5934–H5939 [13SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), motion to recommit, H6022, H6023 [14SE]

——— prohibit Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding to oil or gas companies convicted of antitrust violations, H3492 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding for grants requiring recipients to replace any lighting that does not comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce showerhead water restrictor regulations, H3474, H3475 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement energy conservation standards for golf cart battery chargers, H3476 [5JN]

——— provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters, H6606 [4DE], E1880 [5DE]

——— require Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct study on how to shield consumers from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions, H3922, H3923 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), H6140–H6142 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3635, H3636 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: allow public housing agencies to use operating and capital funds directly without going through the Operating Fund Financing Program, H4119 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding for finalizing regulatory standards against the use of discriminatory disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H4144–H4146 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to enforce regulations against veterans’ preferences in Dept. of HUD financed housing for the elderly built on a VA campus or using a VA-enhanced use lease, H4144 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule to expressly prohibit an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing, H4150 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program (H.R. 6605), H6650 [5DE]

——— eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), H5796 [11SE], H6650 [5DE]

——— limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act, H5285 [25JY]

——— make available to the public a redacted summary of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court decisions that permit warrantless surveillance, H5892 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to enforce certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities, H2396–H2406, H2431 [8MY], E749, E753 [9MY], E773 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement Americans With Disabilities Act provision that allows miniature horses to be used as service animals, H2531, H2532 [9MY]

——— report on implementation of surveillance program under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, H5893 [12SE]

Dept. of Labor: clarify procedures for due process after a farm inspection relative to enforcement of labor laws on farms, H6584 [3DE], H6835 [18DE]

——— issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 522), H520 [7FE]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H2080 [25AP]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5162–H5167 [24JY]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (H.R. 5970), H4067 [27JN], E1154 [27JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, H581 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act that reduce the prevalence of certain diseases or reproductive problems in pregnant women and children, H6211, H6212 [20SE]

——— development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty, H3820 [20JN]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, H1276 [8MR]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6147, H6148 [19SE], H6157, H6196–H6219 [20SE], H6236, H6237–H6257 [21SE], E1608, E1609, E1624–E1626, E1630, E1634, E1635 [21SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), motion to recommit, H6255 [21SE]

——— reduce number of onshore leases on which oil and gas production is not occurring as an incentive for oil and gas companies to begin production on currently held leases, H3905, H3906 [20JN]

——— require application for permit to drill be deemed approved if review process is not completed within 60 days, H3925, H3926 [21JN]

——— require companies holding defective leases which allow for off-shore drilling to renegotiate those leases prior to bidding on new leases, H827, H828 [16FE]

——— require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H2062 [24AP]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on climate change from consumption of any oil or gas found under permit, H5181, H5182 [24JY]

——— require offshore oil and gas lease permit applications to include estimates on production and the impact on gas prices as result of any oil or gas found under permit, H5180 [24JY]

——— require oil and gas produced under certain leases to be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3909, H3910 [20JN], H4837 [12JY]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H752–H787 [15FE], H810, H820–H834, H880–H886 [16FE], H5173 [24JY], E209, E213, E217 [16FE], E225, E233 [17FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), consideration (H. Res. 547), H740–H744, H746–H750 [15FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), motion to recommit, H884–H886 [16FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: include existing rule on U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens in any regulatory freeze, H5286–H5289 [25JY], E1335 [26JY]

Dept. of Transportation: permit Federal regulation and review of tolls and toll increases on certain surface transportation facilities (H.R. 3684), E57 [23JA]

——— prohibit funding to implement regulations to mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles, H4149, H4150 [27JN]

——— prohibit Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirement of placement of line markers other than at public road crossings and railroad crossings, H4140, H4141 [27JN]

——— submit report estimating the number of lost jobs, fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by new fuel economy standards for motor vehicles, H6214–H6216 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (H.R. 5948), H6088–H6094 [19SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141, H4142 [27JN]

District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money, H2022–H2024 [19AP], H4643–H4646 [29JN]

Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: require the Energy Information Administration to determine whether implementation of such Act is projected to lower gas prices or create jobs within a certain time period, H3904, H3905 [20JN]

Drugs: address issues relative to composition, marketing, and regulatory approval of OxyContin, H5532 [1AU]

——— encourage development of prescription drug monitoring programs to track the dispensing of controlled drugs to patients, H2335 [8MY]

——— improve safety, H3224 [30MY]

——— increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (H.R. 1925), H5529 [1AU]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, H3224 [30MY]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H560–H563 [7FE], H675, H676 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H5134 [24JY], H5981 [13SE], H6664–H6670 [5DE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA], H207–H213 [31JA], H581, H629 [8FE], H739 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H959–H962 [27FE], H1013 [28FE], H1021 [29FE], H1295 [8MR], H1651 [28MR], H1980 [19AP], H2079 [25AP], H4641–H4643 [29JN], H4855, H4856 [12JY], H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— importance of job creation, H70 [18JA], H93 [23JA], H524–H529, H536 [7FE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H42, H44, H45, H67 [18JA], H92 [23JA], H122 [24JA], H200 [31JA], H228 [1FE], H385, H386 [2FE], H444, H460 [3FE], H478 [6FE], H524–H529 [7FE], H585 [8FE], H643, H644 [9FE], H709–H711 [14FE], H738 [15FE], E159 [8FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, H906, H911–H927, H929, H934 [17FE], H2783 [16MY], E237–E239 [24FE], E261, E265–E267, E272 [28FE], E278 [29FE], E320 [6MR]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 554), H907–H911 [17FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to instruct conferees, H137–H143 [24JA], H356–H361 [1FE], H549 [7FE], H615–H623 [8FE], H659–H661 [9FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5602–H5604 [1AU], E1426 [3AU]

Employment: require publicly traded companies to disclose the number of domestic and foreign employees, H1281, H1282 [8MR]

Endangered species: prohibit importation of polar bear trophies from Canada, H1885, H1886 [17AP]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), H714 [14FE]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), H6724–H6728 [12DE], E1780 [16NO], E1937 [17DE]

——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 3158), H5608, H5609 [1AU]

——— consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, E1624 [21SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, H3743 [19JN]

——— effect of regulations on coal-fired powerplants, H1651 [28MR]

——— establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), H5826–H5829 [11SE], E1493 [12SE]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, H358 [1FE], H4649–H4652 [29JN]

——— impact of regulations on employment and job creation, H1029 [29FE], H3664 [8JN]

——— issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, H5756 [10SE]

——— issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H5756 [10SE]

——— make data and modeling inputs that regulations are based on available to the public and require regulatory impact analysis to undergo external peer review, H6218, H6219 [20SE]

——— prohibit ability to retroactively invalidate water quality permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6239, H6240 [21SE]

——— prohibit consideration of feasibility and cost in revising and supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone, H3901, H3902 [20JN]

——— prohibit delay in finalization of rules to establish clean air standards and to reduce air pollution if such rules will provide protection against asthma and other health effects, H3899, H3900 [20JN]

——— prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

——— proposed rule relative to manganese alloy production, H1583 [27MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H1645 [28MR]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H358 [1FE], H635 [8FE]

——— provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans, H6244, H6245 [21SE]

——— question suitability of Al Armendariz to secure domestic energy development and call for immediate resignation relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H2145, H2193 [26AP]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy, H3818 [20JN]

——— require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions, H6200 [20SE]

——— resignation of Al Armendariz relative to remarks on enforcement philosophy, H3485 [6JN]

——— take action under the Clean Air Act if such action would increase domestic energy independence by reducing demand for oil, H6216, H6217 [20SE]

——— uphold scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare, H6214 [20SE]

——— waive ban on over-the-counter asthma inhalers enacted as part of international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and allow existing stock to be sold until FDA approves replacement, H4872 [17JY]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (H.R. 3824), E76 [25JA]

——— implement reforms to improve aviation safety, H2081 [25AP], H5236 [25JY]

——— improve integration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, H455 [3FE]

——— prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H446 [3FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100–H5102 [23JY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H2457 [9MY]

——— provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H673–H675 [9FE]

FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (H.R. 3310), H3230–H3234 [30MY]

——— eliminate blackout rule relative to television broadcast of National Football League games, H43 [18JA], H385 [2FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— ensure changes to transparency and procedures do not impede implementation of rules to ensure broadband access in rural areas, H1622 [27MR]

——— preserve ability for effective and efficient communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions, H1623 [27MR]

——— preserve ability to protect online privacy, including rules prohibiting licensees or regulated entities from requiring job applicants to disclose passwords to social networking web sites, H1627 [27MR]

——— promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders, H1619, H1620 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1519 [22MR], H1609–H1629 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1593–H1597 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), motion to recommit, H1627 [27MR]

——— provide report on impact of changes to transparency and procedures on agency mandate to promote competition and innovation, H1623, H1624 [27MR]

——— require entities sponsoring political advertising to disclose the identity of donors who have contributed over a certain amount over a 2-year election cycle, H1617, H1620, H1621 [27MR]

——— require the Freedom of Information Act process be more open and transparent, H1621, H1622 [27MR]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, E933 [31MY]

——— create a pathway for premarket notification and review of laboratory-developed tests (H.R. 3207), H952 [27FE]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, H3227, H3230 [30MY]

——— expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions, H3225 [30MY], H3864 [20JN], E974 [5JN]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, H3228 [30MY]

——— expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device, H3228 [30MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (H.R. 2245), H3863 [20JN]

——— improve humanitarian device regulation, H3867 [20JN], E917 [31MY]

——— improve postmarket risk identification and analysis for medical devices, H3224 [30MY], H3865 [20JN]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs, H6836 [18DE]

——— incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (H.R. 6160), H5531 [1AU]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic in rice and rice products (H.R. 6509), E1619 [21SE]

——— make clarifications relative to persons accredited to review reports and make recommendations for initial classification of devices, H3230 [30MY]

——— make corrections relative to user fees (H.R. 6433), H6137 [19SE]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (H.R. 4384), E580 [18AP]

——— regulations concerning safe dietary ingredients in dietary supplements, E342 [8MR]

FDIC: repeal orderly liquidation authority to prevent failure of large financial firms, H2610 [10MY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘cancer free’’ (H.R. 6191), H5212 [25JY], E1320 [25JY]

——— establish programs in regulatory agencies to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as ‘‘carcinogen free’’ (H.R. 6601), E1788 [16NO]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H5141 [24JY], H5235, H5236 [25JY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (H.R. 4116), H5163 [24JY]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), H5127, H5128 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5241 [25JY]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), H5756 [10SE]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (H.R. 4631), H5776–H5778 [11SE], E1531 [14SE]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), H6024–H6042 [14SE]

FERC: prohibit approval of permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline if private property rights have been forfeited through the threat of eminent domain, H769, H770 [15FE]

——— review results from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration study on hazardous liquid pipeline regulations before issuing TransCanada Keystone XL gas pipeline permit, H767 [15FE]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: proposed changes to accounting standards, E342 [8MR]

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: release of report on causes of U.S. financial and economic crisis, H41 [18JA]

Financial institutions: exclude small lenders from certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations (H.R. 3336), H2095–H2099 [25AP], E667 [26AP], E696 [27AP]

——— focus Federal banking regulators on credit availability and provide insured depository institutions with certain authorities when calculating the institution’s capital (H.R. 6037), H4076 [27JN]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), H4664–H4666 [9JY], E1283 [19JY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 5817), H6580–H6584 [3DE], H6723, H6724 [12DE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1315), H516 [7FE]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 1781), H2456 [9MY], E1944 [17DE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows, H1918 [18AP], H5204 [25JY]

——— gun control, H1856 [17AP], H1918 [18AP], H5081, H5117 [23JY], H5135 [24JY], H5204 [25JY], H5634 [2AU], H6163 [20SE], H6703, H6708 [12DE], H6810, H6818–H6824 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6856 [18DE], H7277, H7279, H7280, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], H7476 [31DE], E1582 [20SE], E1944 [17DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H6821 [17DE], H6837 [18DE], H7353 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, H5135 [24JY]

——— restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (H.R. 263), E1944 [17DE]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 4100), E269 [28FE]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), H7528 [1JA]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (H.R. 3553), H6073 [19SE]

——— strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (H.R. 6200), E1327 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H3279 [31MY]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5776 [11SE], H5890–H5901 [12SE], E1533 [14SE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), consideration (H. Res. 773), H5780–H5787 [11SE]

——— increase transparency by requiring certain documentation for acquisition of foreign intelligence be made available to the public, H5782 [11SE]

——— prohibit the use of information on U.S. citizens obtained through the search of a legally amassed data pool without prior warrant authorization, H5891 [12SE]

——— provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H5896, H5900 [12SE]

——— reduce duration of sunset provision, H5897 [12SE]

FRS: move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the Dept. of the Treasury, H2602 [10MY]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1555, H1556 [26MR], E448 [27MR]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), H5139, H5140, H5150–H5162 [24JY], H5207, H5208, H5232 [25JY], H6222 [20SE], E1322, E1333 [25JY], E1351, E1362 [31JY], E1437 [3AU]

FTC: approval of merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E704 [7MY]

——— potential merger between Express Scripts, Inc., and Medco, E673 [26AP]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (H.R. 2938), H3725–H3729 [18JN]

GAO: consolidate certain duplicate and overlapping Goverment programs, H1676 [28MR]

——— repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), H6771, H6772 [13DE]

Government: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (H.R. 538), H5778, H5779 [11SE]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, H1897, H1898 [17AP], H2013 [19AP], E546 [17AP]

——— require an annual audit (H.R. 4629), H2080 [25AP]

Health: constitutionality of mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, H722 [14FE], H1014 [28FE], H2263 [27AP]

——— delay enactment of medical malpractice tort reform until the Dept. of HHS has submitted a report on the potential effect on health care premium reductions, H1505–H1507 [22MR]

——— establish health savings accounts for all citizens, provide health savings account and high deductible health plan payments in lieu of certain benefits, and require immigrants to have same such plans, H798 [15FE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, H2623, H2629 [10MY], H7407 [20DE]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1369, H1370, H1384–H1388 [19MR], H1399, H1400, H1420–H1425 [20MR], H1439, H1440, H1441, H1453–H1490, H1494 [21MR], H1499, H1500, H1501–H1519, H1521, H1522, H1524 [22MR], E415, E416, E418, E421, E423, E425, E427, E429, E431, E433, E434, E435, E436 [22MR], E442 [26MR], E481 [29MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1443–H1452 [21MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1516 [22MR]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), return to House (H. Res. 596), H1593 [27MR]

Health care professionals: prohibit exemption of health care professionals who intentionally harm patients from medical malpractice liability, H1482 [21MR]

House of Representatives: impose moratorium on official travel outside the U.S. by Members, officers, and employees until GAO reports on costs of such travel and makes recommendations on such travel (H.R. 638), H655 [9FE]

Housing: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (H.R. 2446), H5612, H5613 [1AU], E1423 [3AU]

Immigration: expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

Insurance: facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (H.R. 6415), E1543 [14SE]

——— repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (H.R. 5859), H5098–H5100 [23JY]

Intelligence services: shorten extension of intelligence gathering tools, H5893 [12SE]

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: clarify applicability to condominiums (H.R. 6337), E1416 [3AU]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (H.J. Res. 112), H4746 [10JY]

Lobbyists: prohibit Members of Congress from taking hunting or fishing trips paid for by registered lobbyists or foreign agents, H1895 [17AP]

Maritime Administration: prohibit exemption from Federal Acquisition Regulations and disposal of National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels using less than open and transparent competition, H3136 [18MY]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules, H7304–H7306 [19DE], E1998 [21DE]

——— modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (H.R. 1958), H1897 [17AP]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (H.R. 4215), H2144 [26AP], E673 [26AP], E713 [7MY]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (H.R. 6592), E1771 [15NO]

Mining and mineral resources: allow mining projects that have applied for a permit for mining critical minerals and materials access to expedited review process instituted by the lead Federal agency, H4845, H4846 [12JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— authorize lead Federal agency to extend permit review process time period for mining critical minerals and materials if new information is obtained during the review, H4841, H4842 [12JY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ relative to efforts to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4840, H4841 [12JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY]

——— condition new mining permits on disclosure of Federal political contributions made by applicant during preceding five years, H4835 [12JY]

——— exemption of domestic production of critical minerals and materials from environmental review, H4833–H4835 [12JY]

——— permit awarding of attorneys fees to nonprofit entities and individuals in lawsuits against certain Federal agencies issuing a mining permit, H4846, H4847 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4831–H4855, H4856 [12JY], H5173 [24JY], E1245 [12JY], E1258 [17JY], E1301 [23JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4791–H4796 [11JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), motion to recommit, H4852, H4853 [12JY]

——— require mining companies to pay a royalty for value of hardrock minerals mined on Federal lands and designate revenues for cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines, H4842–H4844 [12JY]

——— streamline mining development permitting process, H4836 [12JY]

Minnesota: remove designation of Mille Lacs Lake as a federally navigable body of water to eliminate Federal regulation of certain activities (H.R. 5797), H5606–H5608 [1AU]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889–H1891 [17AP]

Mortgages: amend the definition of mortgage originator to include certain employees of a retailer of manufactured homes (H.R. 6694), E1987 [21DE]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H208–H213 [31JA]

——— require certain safety measures on motorcoaches, E923 [31MY]

National forests: exempt national forest lands producing critical minerals and materials from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4844, H4845 [12JY]

National Fuel Efficiency Month: designate, E1291 [19JY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: development of alcohol detection system to prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities, H4107, H4108 [27JN]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, E142 [6FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, H129, H130, H131 [24JA], H230 [1FE]

——— priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

National Park Service: clarify that all public lands under National Park Service jurisdiction are included in the hunting exemption, H1882, H1883 [17AP]

National parks and recreation areas: codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System (H.R. 1950), H5452–H5504 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

——— repeal certain laws relative to carrying certain weapons in national parks (H.R. 4063), E218 [16FE]

NOAA: prohibit funding to implement rule requiring shrimp fishermen to use turtle excluder devices, H2522, H2523 [9MY]

Nuclear energy: exempt nuclear powerplants from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations, H5272, H5273 [25JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H3399–H3402 [1JN], H3918 [21JN], H4073 [27JN], H5335 [31JY], H5985–H5988 [13SE], H6051–H6054 [14SE], H6265–H6271 [21SE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H39 [18JA], H121 [24JA], H390 [2FE], H470 [3FE], H5634 [2AU]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H1163 [6MR], H1645 [28MR]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 190), E691 [27AP]

Oceans: National Ocean Policy implementation funding, H2510–H2515 [9MY]

OSHA: exempt from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H4794 [11JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]

Patents: exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

——— reform (H.R. 1249), H969 [28FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt implementation from any regulatory freeze, H5267, H5268 [25JY]

——— impact, H4830 [12JY]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1397 [20MR], H1536–H1539 [22MR], H1649 [28MR], H1905–H1911 [17AP]

——— impact on tax burden, H4688, H4728, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4760 [10JY], H4778, H4796, H4799, H4800, H4815, H4817–H4824 [11JY], H6671–H6673 [5DE]

——— implementation of medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance plans, H6514 [29NO]

——— improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (H.R. 6327), E1399 [3AU]

——— modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (H.R. 358), H3279 [31MY]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (H.R. 6602), H6647–H6650 [5DE]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, E1162 [27JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: increase transparency, H385 [2FE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H1163 [6MR], H1395 [20MR], H2060 [24AP]

——— provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (H.R. 1748), H1229 [7MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (H.R. 6342), E1407 [3AU]

——— Pharmaceutical Traceability Enhancement Code (RxTEC) proposal to establish national standard to address drug traceability and pedigree, H3226, H3229 [30MY], E917 [31MY]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743, H5744 [10SE]

——— permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), H7320–H7323 [19DE]

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections (H.R. 414), H6115 [19SE]

Postal Regulatory Commission: allow to set aside Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate postal facilities that would deny service to rural areas, communities, or small towns (H.R. 4335), E593 [19AP]

Postal Service: create a moratorium on closure or consolidation of postal facilities, H2723 [16MY], H3587 [7JN]

——— lift moratorium on closure or consolidation of postal facilities, H2456 [9MY]

——— release details of study relative to impact of closure of post offices, H1583 [27MR]

Power resources: allow oil and gas revenues to be used for coastal wetlands conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or infrastructure projects directly impacted by coastal wetland losses, H778 [15FE]

——— establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1287), H3663 [8JN]

——— exempt regulatory actions that would lower prices for gasoline, diesel, oil, or other motor fuels from any regulatory freeze, H5266 [25JY]

——— impact on the energy sector, H1394 [20MR], H2193–H2197 [26AP], H3743 [19JN], H4691 [10JY]

——— prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S., H776–H778 [15FE]

——— promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases, H828–H830 [16FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President, H5141 [24JY], H5226, H5234 [25JY]

——— prohibit authority to make unilateral reductions to nuclear weapon stockpiles, H3070 [17MY]

Privacy: exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5252, H5253 [25JY]

——— prohibit Federal agencies, employers, or prospective employers from requiring the disclosure of passwords to social networking web sites or personal accounts, H2184 [26AP]

Public lands: make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), H1876 [17AP]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard for certain electric utilities, H6241, H6242 [21SE]

——— exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (H.R. 6007), H5733, H5734 [10SE]

——— exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (S. 3687), H6855 [18DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6174–H6185 [20SE], E1618, E1621 [21SE], E1657 [25SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6165–H6174 [20SE]

——— require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (H.R. 3567), H226, H315–H322 [1FE], E152 [7FE]

Puerto Rico: plebiscite to determine status of territory, H6156 [20SE], H6346 [14NO]

Railroads: positive train control requirements implementation funding, H4047 [26JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels, H1934, H1937, H1938, H1957, H1958 [18AP], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H4623 [29JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H635 [8FE]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable energy standard, H3819, H3884 [20JN]

——— streamline Federal review to facilitate projects, H823–H825 [16FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H33 [18JA]

Roads and highways: streamline environmental reviews and approval requirements for surface transportation projects, H1934, H1953–H1955 [18AP]

Safety: exempt regulations relative to work-related electrocutions or other fatalities from regulatory freeze, H5276, H5277 [25JY]

——— tribute to independent, not-for-profit standards development organizations (SDOs), E943 [31MY]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (H.R. 6504), H6838–H6840 [18DE]

——— modify small business concern size standards, H2836 [17MY]

Science: require each agency to submit and obtain approval from the Office of Science and Technology Policy for guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality of relevant scientific information, H5283, H5284 [25JY], E1339 [26JY]

Sealaska Corp.: prohibit export of unprocessed timber from certain clear-cut areas in the Tongass National Forest, H3776, H3777 [19JN]

SEC: address certain anti-evasion concerns and determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should be changed to mean beneficial owner of the security, H1280, H1281 [8MR]

——— authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1237, H1243, H1245 [7MR]

——— authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act (H.R. 1070), H148 [24JA]

——— change threshold number of shareholders for required registration, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1243 [7MR], H1278, H1279 [8MR]

——— clarify that general advertising regulations only apply to certain securities offerings and permit only qualified institutional buyers to purchase securities from secondary market, H1260, H1261 [7MR]

——— consider burden of internal controls auditing requirements for companies with public float less than a certain amount, H5278–H5280 [25JY]

——— delay effective date of requirement for cost/benefit analysis of regulations until certification that such requirement will not divert resources from mission to protect investors and the financial system, H5282, H5283 [25JY]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1240, H1245 [7MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (H.R. 2940), H120 [24JA]

——— establish new filing fees to discourage frivolous filings, H1259 [7MR]

——— exempt from registration regulations brokers who do not charge fees nor handle investors money and permit only accredited investors to use their platforms, H1277, H1278 [8MR]

——— exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

——— improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders, H5141 [24JY], H5227, H5241 [25JY]

——— preserve anti-fraud enforcement authorities, H655 [9FE]

——— prohibit from enforcing or issuing interpretive guidance on climate change, H5280–H5282 [25JY]

——— provide online information and conduct outreach to inform small businesses and women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses of efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1284, H1285 [8MR]

——— report on increase in initial public offerings, specifically in the manufacturing and high technology industry, resulting from efforts to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies, H1283, H1284 [8MR]

——— require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran, H5572 [1AU]

——— study authority to enforce certain anti-evasion provisions associated with shareholder threshold regulations, H1279, H1280 [8MR]

——— study effects of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices on emerging growth companies, H1259, H1260 [7MR]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1227, H1238, H1240–H1242, H1245 [7MR]

——— exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5253–H5259 [25JY]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1551–H1553 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, H1215, H1223, H1225, H1228, H1240, H1245 [7MR], H1580, H1590–H1592 [27MR]

——— revise requirements related to assets pledged by a surety (H.R. 3534), H2676–H2678 [15MY]

Sharon, MA: support constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures, E1934 [13DE]

Small business: adjust emerging growth company definition for inflation, H1249, H1250 [7MR]

——— expand Federal contracting mentor-protege programs, H522 [7FE]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), H906 [17FE], H1163, H1164, H1166 [6MR], H1214, H1215, H1217, H1219, H1236–H1264 [7MR], H1275, H1277–H1289 [8MR], H1519 [22MR], H5871 [12SE], E339, E342 [8MR], E381 [19MR], E407 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), consideration (H. Res. 572), H1222–H1231 [7MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), corrections in engrossment, H1289 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), motion to recommit, H1287 [8MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), Senate amendment, H1580, H1584, H1586–H1593 [27MR], E517 [30MR], E536 [16AP]

——— modify revenue threshold for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for exemptions from certain regulations, H1250, H1251 [7MR], H5278, H5279 [25JY]

——— prohibit communication between emerging growth companies and accredited investors, H1257–H1259 [7MR]

——— provide additional exemptions from internal control auditing requirements for smaller and newer public companies (H.R. 3213), H5279 [25JY]

——— repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— require that companies not be considered emerging growth companies if they have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt over the prior three years, H1251, H1252 [7MR]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2792 [16MY], H2997, H2998, H3005, H3006 [17MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H971, H976 [28FE], H2016, H2018, H2019 [19AP], H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3959 [21JN], H4835 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5619–H5623 [1AU]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: require officials proposing rules to publish scientific studies relied upon in developing such rules, H6212, H6213 [20SE]

Taxation: disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (H.R. 3852), E90, E97 [31JA]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (H.R. 5542), H4722 [10JY]

——— exempt certain emergency medical devices from the excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 1310), H4764 [10JY]

——— expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (H.R. 4643), H2108 [25AP]

——— modify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (H.R. 5746), E820, E821 [16MY]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (H.R. 6050), E1172 [28JN]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (H.R. 4321), H2331 [8MY], E510 [29MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, H5915 [12SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3366 [1JN], H3584, H3587, H3588, H3601–H3618 [7JN], H3797, H3798 [19JN], H6810 [17DE], E1025, E1031, E1035 [8JN], E1041 [12JN], E1052 [18JN], E1124 [21JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 679), H3589–H3601 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), motion to recommit, H3616 [7JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 5906), H3591 [7JN]

Transportation Security Administration: establish an Ombudsman Office (H.R. 1165), H5825 [11SE]

Unemployment: lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960, H961 [27FE], H5117, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134, H5138 [24JY], H5208, H5209, H5225–H5289 [25JY], H5296, H5307–H5320, H5323 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], E1335, E1339, E1341 [26JY], E1356 [31JY], E1386 [1AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302–H5307 [26JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), motion to recommit, H5318 [26JY]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act, H5126 [23JY], H5141, H5143, H5146 [24JY], H5227 [25JY]

——— ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (H.R. 373), H4024 [26JN]

Veterans: prohibit funding to enter into contracts that do not give small businesses owned and controlled by veterans any available preference, H3134 [18MY], H3341, H3342 [31MY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 4124), H6142–H6144 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, H7279 [19DE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (H.R. 6008), H5138 [24JY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (H.R. 2827), H6125–H6128 [19SE]

——— impact, E1311 [24JY]

——— repeal, H714 [14FE], H1151 [5MR], H5022 [19JY], H5230 [25JY]

Water: exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5251, H5252 [25JY]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H5022 [19JY]

Water pollution: maintain current deadline for comment periods by Federal agencies on water quality permits, H6237–H6239 [21SE]

Waterford, OH: proposed closure of Muskingum River Power Plant, H384 [2FE]

Weather: exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: clarify exemptions from certain Federal regulations regarding maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers during planting and harvest seasons, S1603, S1604 [13MR]

——— exempt farms with aboveground fuel storage tanks of a certain size from EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— expand exemption from certain Federal regulations for farmers to transport their products across State lines in farm vehicles, S1440 [7MR], S1603 [13MR]

——— prohibit issuance of new EPA rule on municipal and industrial stormwater discharges prior to completion of evaluation of current rule, S3960 [12JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S4282 [19JN]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 3239), S3633 [24MY]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S3691 [4JN], S5640 [30JY]

America Invents Act: anniversary, S6427 [19SE]

——— correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8517 [28DE]

Animals: ensure that extras in film and television who bring personal, domesticated household pets do not face unnecessary regulations, S4353 [20JN]

——— prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (S. 810), S8037 [13DE]

Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads, S1129 [29FE], S1437 [7MR]

Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 1274), S56 [24JA], S6771 [14NO]

Armed Forces: permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (S. 3624), S6675 [21SE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (S. 3263), S3731 [5JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza construction collapse killing 28 workers, S2579 [23AP]

Budget: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

Business and industry: impact of tax rates and government regulations on decision to outsource jobs to foreign countries, S4991 [16JY]

——— temporarily suspend certain regulations (S. 1538), S140 [30JA]

CBO: consolidate certain reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 6570), S6870 [15NO]

CFTC: funding, S5960 [2AU]

——— implementation of regulations limiting amount of outside speculator participation in the energy futures trading markets, S1174 [1MR]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2222), S2138, S2139 [28MR], S2207 [29MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (S. 847), S3463–S3466 [23MY], S5839 [1AU]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

China: enforce product safety regulations on imports to the U.S., S379–S381 [7FE]

Clean Air Act: economic and environmental impact, S4284, S4286 [19JN]

——— impact, S488 [9FE]

Coast Guard: provide administrative assistance to facilitate tonnage reduction modifications for the Aqueos Acadian (vessel), S8355 [21DE]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S2069 [27MR], S2535 [19AP], S2671, S2674 [25AP], S2955 [8MY], S5632–S5635 [30JY], S7675 [6DE]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (S. 2032), S44 [23JA], S3742 [6JN]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities (S. Res. 616), S8046 [13DE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S605 [14FE], S1495, S1502–S1505, S1515–S1517, S1519–S1523, S1525, S1530 [8MR], S1596, S1609 [13MR], S1651 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S2142, S2143 [28MR], S5816 [1AU], S6298 [13SE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2041), S165, S174 [30JA], S175 [31JA], S234–S237 [1FE], S366 [7FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 3607), S6558 [20SE], S6559 [21SE]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, S4138, S4139 [13JN], S4399 [21JN]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, S3491, S3503 [23MY], S3546, S3548, S3556 [24MY], S4449 [25JN], S4625, S4630 [26JN]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (S. 605), S680, S681 [15FE]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (S. 3609), S6628 [21SE]

Courts: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (S. 3382), S4958–S4960 [12JY]

CPSC: anniversary of legislation exempting off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions, S5968 [2AU]

——— designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (H.R. 4212), S8377 [21DE]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (S. 3426), S5490 [26JY]

——— encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

——— promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3403–S3405 [22MY], S5960–S5962 [2AU]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations for programs that provide loans to purchasers of highly fractionated Native American lands, S4266 [19JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

——— require more frequent dairy reporting and conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing two classes of milk, S4273 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

——— permit military police and civilian Dept. of Defense police officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines, S7389 [4DE]

——— report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (S. 2146), S1196 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), S6827 [14NO]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs, S3564 [24MY]

Dept. of Justice: eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs (H.R. 6189), S6674 [21SE]

——— establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs, S3555 [24MY], S4630 [26JN]

——— Inspector General report on violations of hiring practices, S5458 [26JY]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2186), S1581 [12MR], S1583 [13MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), S1683 [14MR], S1685 [15MR]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2063–S2065 [27MR]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified, S8399–S8406, S8420–S8424, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8461 [28DE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S3932 [12JN]

——— reform certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming, S371 [7FE], S490 [9FE], S895–S898 [17FE], S1112 [29FE]

Dept. of the Interior: modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (S. 3563), S8552 [30DE]

——— require the offshore oil and gas leasing program to have a domestic strategic production goal, S2141 [28MR]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development, S2145 [28MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway, S665 [15FE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Disasters: provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Drugs: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S4449 [25JN], S4625 [26JN]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 409), S680, S681 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (S. 839), S680, S681 [15FE]

——— make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, S3506 [23MY], S3560, S3564 [24MY], S4183 [14JN], S4408 [21JN], S4605 [26JN]

——— more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 3431), S5383–S5385 [25JY]

Ecology and environment: expedite environmental and judicial review of projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, S2144 [28MR]

——— preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2126 [28MR]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S8245–S8248 [20DE]

——— impact of deregulation of the financial sector, S4658 [27JN], S5124 [18JY]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3823 [7JN], S4113, S4118 [13JN], S4168 [14JN], S4318 [20JN], S4922 [12JY], S6477 [20SE]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3959 [12JN], S4628 [26JN], S5100 [18JY]

——— promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

——— provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans’ business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (S. 1866), S1830 [20MR], S3764, S3765 [6JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S329 [6FE], S362, S368 [7FE], S587 [14FE], S668, S676 [15FE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S830–S836, S838–S842 [16FE], S880, S882, S888–S892, S893, S894 [17FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

EPA: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S3942–S3945 [12JN]

——— delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S3823 [7JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S856–S858 [16FE], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945, S3952–S3954 [12JN], S4164–S4166, S4173, S4185 [14JN], S4231–S4233 [18JN], S4265, S4283–S4293 [19JN], S4313 [20JN], S4411 [21JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4314–S4334 [20JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S4236 [18JN], S4283 [19JN]

——— establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), S6672, S6673 [21SE]

——— establish a moratorium on aerial surveillance of agricultural operations (S. 3467), S5872 [1AU]

——— establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4324 [20JN]

——— establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas, S3932 [12JN]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S6888 [26NO]

——— impact of overregulation on the economy, S3620 [24MY]

——— impact of regulations, S5460–S5462 [26JY]

——— implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule, S2220 [29MR]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

——— provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S331 [6FE], S1508–S1511, S1513, S1514, S1523, S1528 [8MR], S1573 [12MR]

——— use of aerial surveillance of agricultural operations, S4381, S4382 [21JN]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4708 [28JN], S4733, S4740 [29JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4176–S4180, S4182, S4183 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

FCC: establish data usage measurement standards for Internet service providers, ensure proper use of data caps, empower consumers to monitor data usage, and prohibit discrimination against any content (S. 3703), S8303 [20DE]

——— reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

FDA: accelerate investigation into imported pet food from China, S380 [7FE]

——— accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— develop uniform Federal standards for third party logistics providers to ensure safety and security in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, S3414 [22MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health, S3556 [24MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (S. 2113), S702 [15FE]

——— ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities, S3468 [23MY], S3551 [24MY]

——— expedite development, evaluation, and approval of breakthrough drugs, S3417 [22MY], S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (S. 2301), S2547 [19AP]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3301–S3304 [21MY], S3389, S3396, S3418 [22MY], S3460, S3469, S3488, S3498, S3502 [23MY], S3551, S3567 [24MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (S. 296), S106–S108 [26JA]

——— improve medical device approval process, S4615, S4618 [26JN]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3413 [22MY], S3466, S3467, S3482–S3485 [23MY], S3552, S3563 [24MY]

——— institute regulation and oversight of energy drinks as beverages to ensure safe caffeine levels, S6843–S6845 [15NO]

——— make corrections relative to user fees (H.R. 6433), S6671 [21SE]

——— permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (S. 2295), S2497–S2500 [18AP]

——— prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3495 [23MY], S3554 [24MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness, S3494 [23MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (S. 2292), S4616, S4625 [26JN]

——— promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices, S3494 [23MY]

——— provide additional quality control of drugs, S3417 [22MY]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases, S3414 [22MY]

——— regulation and oversight of compounding pharmacies to prevent manufacturing and tainting of medications, S6846 [15NO]

——— require proof of intent for certain prohibited acts, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— revoke drug exclusivity from certain entities for violations of Federal and State laws regulating pharmaceuticals, S3486–S3488 [23MY], S3540, S3543, S3562 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: grant authority to implement rule to improve Federal permitting and review process of infrastructure projects, S2144 [28MR]

——— provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents, S4287, S4288 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S4265 [19JN]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), S4287 [19JN], S4870 [11JY], S6328 [13SE]

——— require use of existing environmental review documents to expedite oil and gas permitting, S2146 [28MR]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: reauthorize (S. 3552), S6370 [13SE]

FEMA: require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 2303), S2548 [19AP]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), S7751 [11DE]

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (S. 3048), S5921–S5923 [2AU]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S2773 [26AP], S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

——— gun control, S1729 [15MR], S5249 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5466 [26JY], S6939 [27NO], S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061 [17DE], S8099–S8103 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 32), S4632 [26JN], S5863 [1AU], S6939 [27NO]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Flood Disaster Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3677), S7988 [12DE]

Food: allow States to require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, S4169 [14JN], S4384 [21JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S6389 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S8385–S8410, S8412–S8425, S8427, S8428 [27DE], S8455–S8462, S8515, S8516 [28DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), unanimous-consent agreement, S8343, S8374 [21DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), S3895 [11JN], S4767 [29JN], S5470–S5472 [26JY], S8130 [18DE]

——— extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (S. 3276), unanimous-consent request, S8129 [18DE]

FRS: establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S5960 [2AU]

——— preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR], S7751 [11DE]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (H.R. 459), S8556 [30DE], S8611 [1JA]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), S6671, S6672 [21SE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

GSA: allegations of misspent funds at a Las Vegas, NV, conference, S2462 [18AP], S2521 [19AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), S2007 [22MR], S2009 [26MR], S2282 [29MR], S2288 [16AP]

——— reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S2113 [27MR]

Hurricanes: provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8469, S8470 [28DE]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction, S8087 [17DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (H.R. 5859), S8378 [21DE]

IRS: enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity, S6428 [19SE]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption, S186 [31JA], S305–S307 [2FE], S1978 [22MR]

Medicare: modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (S. 2125), S910 [17FE]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches, S1188 [1MR], S5178 [19JY]

——— improve safety of motorcoaches (S. 453), S7342 [3DE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S340, S341 [6FE]

——— modify rules protecting rights of workers to organize and negotiate labor terms, S382 [7FE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S57–S59 [24JA], S3110–S3113 [14MY], S4602–S4604 [26JN], S4649, S4653–S4658 [27JN], S4870–S4872 [11JY], S5107 [18JY], S5652–S5654 [30JY], S5806, S5826–S5828 [1AU], S6029–S6032 [10SE], S6480, S6492, S6505–S6507 [20SE]

Native Americans: determine blood quantum requirement for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (H.R. 1560), S5894 [1AU]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), S853–S856 [16FE], S2587, S2588 [23AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2559, S2568–S2579 [23AP], S2616–S2630 [24AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2538 [19AP]

——— provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units (S. 1843), S3270 [17MY]

NOAA: misuse of fishermen fines to purchase luxury boat and demand for greater accountability regarding the misuse of Government vessels, S893 [17FE]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (S. 3469), S5873 [1AU]

Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline consistent with current law, prohibit export of crude oil transported by the pipeline, and require use of U.S. iron, steel, and manufactured goods in construction, S1525, S1529 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration, S402 [9FE], S880–S882 [17FE], S2298 [16AP], S2614, S2616 [24AP], S2991 [9MY]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S52, S53, S56, S61 [24JA], S140 [30JA], S177, S180 [31JA], S550 [13FE], S3931 [12JN], S4110–S4114 [13JN], S4922 [12JY], S5101 [18JY], S5170, S5184 [19JY], S5241–S5243 [23JY], S5281, S5284 [24JY], S5693 [31JY], S5808, S5829 [1AU], S5902 [2AU]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1182 [1MR], S1381 [5MR], S1403–S1407 [6MR], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3690–S3694 [4JN], S3942–S3945 [12JN]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

OSHA: expedite approval of safety standards, S2579 [23AP]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S4194 [14JN]

——— transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S4194 [14JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1564–S1567 [12MR], S1768–S1773 [19MR], S1818–S1821, S1843 [20MR], S1876, S1890–S1894 [21MR], S2042–S2045 [27MR], S2117–S2120, S2131, S2148 [28MR], S2222 [29MR], S3460 [23MY], S3741 [6JN], S4696–S4706, S4709, S4714 [28JN], S5442 [26JY], S5706 [31JY], S6413 [19SE]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility for seniors living in rural and frontier areas receiving Medicare, S6308 [13SE]

——— impact on tax burden, S4706, S4707 [28JN], S4735–S4737 [29JN], S4858, S4863, S4868 [11JY], S4924, S4935 [12JY], S5443 [26JY], S7789 [12DE]

——— implementation of medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance plans, S5712–S5714 [31JY]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: permanently extend and strengthen, S3400–S3402 [22MY], S3477 [23MY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S7783 [12DE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S1773 [19MR], S2018–S2020 [26MR], S2134, S2140 [28MR], S2217 [29MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3467 [23MY], S3537, S3540–S3545, S3557, S3559, S3562 [24MY], S4441–S4446 [25JN], S4849 [11JY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (S. 2170), S1461 [7MR], S7307, S7308 [30NO]

——— require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (S. 1360), S5012 [16JY]

Postal Service: authorize move to a 5-day mail delivery service, S2580–S2582 [23AP], S2644, S2645 [24AP]

——— consider effect of closure or consolidation of post offices on voting by mail and provide for a moratorium on closure or consolidation of post offices to protect voting by mail, S2641 [24AP]

——— consider impact of regulations when developing a profitability plan, S2687 [25AP]

——— create a moratorium on closure or consolidation of postal facilities, S2526 [19AP], S2684, S2691 [25AP]

——— create a moratorium on the closure of rural post offices and ensure future closures meet certain conditions, S2463–S2466, S2475, S2478, S2479, S2488 [18AP], S2528–S2530 [19AP], S2587 [23AP], S2643 [24AP]

——— end mailbox use monopoly, S2650 [24AP]

——— maintain all current door delivery point services, S2692 [25AP]

——— maintain current delivery time for market-dominant products, S2688, S2689 [25AP]

——— modify process for closure or consolidation of post offices and postal facilities, S2638, S2639 [24AP], S2694 [25AP]

——— require State liaisons for States without a district office be located within their respective States, S2685 [25AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (S. 2248), S2166 [28MR]

——— establish commission to analyze and report on cumulative impacts of certain EPA rules and actions on gasoline and diesel fuel prices, S2125 [28MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

——— impact on the energy sector, S3697 [5JN], S4333 [20JN]

——— implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, streamline regulation of other energy projects, and reserve right of States to regulate hydraulic fracturing, S2125 [28MR]

——— national energy policy, S6307 [13SE]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (S. 2264), S2250 [29MR]

Privacy: protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, S1686 [15MR]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (S. 3687), S8088 [17DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S8158–S8160 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6086 [11SE], S6407–S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6407, S6408 [19SE]

Railroads: allow Federal funds made available for purchase of rolling stock to be used to purchase any equipment used for high-speed rail, S1652 [14MR]

——— change railcar procurement rules for transit systems to allow up to 5 years for delivery of railcars after delivery of 1st railcar, S559 [13FE]

——— positive railroad control crash avoidance systems implementation, S820 [16FE]

Reform (S. 602), S4411 [21JN]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 3512), S5986 [2AU], S6516 [20SE]

Roads and highways: assess need for environmental reviews and approval requirements for certain emergency highway construction projects, S1647–S1650 [14MR]

SBA: establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs, S4933 [12JY]

——— extend loan refinancing program, S1728 [15MR]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (S. 2172), S1462 [7MR]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (S. 3378), S4952 [12JY]

SEC: determine if the term ‘‘held of record’’ should include beneficial owners of such class of securities, S1884 [21MR], S1973 [22MR]

——— eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions, S183 [31JA]

——— enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (S. 3416), S5259 [23JY]

——— exempt a certain class of securities from regulations limiting the amount of shares sold to raise capital by small businesses, S1886 [21MR], S1968 [22MR]

——— exempt a certain class of securities from regulations limiting the amount of shares sold to raise capital by small businesses (S. 1544), S1454 [7MR]

——— exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

——— funding, S5960 [2AU]

——— issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, S1968, S1973, S1975 [22MR], S2078 [27MR], S2229 [29MR]

——— amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (S. 1824), S1455 [7MR]

——— amend securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (S. 1791), S1064 [28FE], S1111 [29FE], S2230 [29MR]

——— comprehensively regulate derivatives markets to increase transparency and reduce risks in the financial system, S3403 [22MY]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, S3932 [12JN]

——— provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

——— provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, S1828 [20MR], S1877–S1879, S1884–S1889, S1894 [21MR], S1968, S1972–S1976 [22MR], S2230, S2231 [29MR], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3052 [10MY]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1454 [7MR], S1496 [8MR], S1581 [12MR], S1583–S1586 [13MR], S1667–S1671, S1673–S1675 [14MR], S1686–S1696, S1698–S1700, S1705, S1714–S1729 [15MR], S1764–S1768, S1776–S1783 [19MR], S1817, S1822–S1831, S1834, S1835, S1837–S1842 [20MR], S1875, S1877–S1879, S1883–S1890, S1894 [21MR], S1957, S1963, S1966–S1977, S1995 [22MR], S2078 [27MR], S2229–S2231 [29MR], S2590 [23AP], S4195 [14JN], S5474–S5478 [26JY]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent agreement, S1919 [21MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), unanimous-consent request, S1568, S1569 [12MR], S1585 [13MR]

——— increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (S. 1933), S1455 [7MR]

——— provide certainty for small business concerns (S. 3572), S6461 [19SE]

——— provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (S. 3442), S5386–S5390 [25JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98–S106, S108–S110 [26JA], S285 [2FE]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S1442 [7MR], S3470–S3478 [23MY], S4193 [14JN], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4986, S4988, S4993, S4995, S4997, S5001–S5003, S5017–S5022, S5025–S5044 [16JY], S5056–S5066, S5068–S5071 [17JY], S5180 [19JY], S6428 [19SE], S6562 [21SE]

Taxation: end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (S. 2033), S45 [23JA]

——— extend the time for making S corporation elections (S. 2271), S2251 [29MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, S3412 [22MY], S4924 [12JY], S6508 [20SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), S3829 [7JN], S3929 [11JN], S3931 [12JN]

Transportation: improve consumer protection through regulation of the household goods moving industry, S8197–S8199 [19DE]

Unemployment: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY]

Veterans: require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S6256 [12SE], S6291 [13SE], S7391 [4DE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, S5960 [2AU]

——— impact on concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’, S6510 [20SE]

——— repeal, S140 [30JA], S3298 [21MY]

——— technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S3932 [12JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3932 [12JN], S4168 [14JN]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2245), S3032 [9MY]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (S. 3547), S6343 [13SE]

Reports

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [25JY]

Evidence on the Negative Impact of Commodity Speculation by Academics, Analysts and Public Institutions: Marcus Henn, New England Fuel Institute, H5254–H5258 [25JY]

FISA Amendments Act of 2008: Constitution Project (excerpt), H5896 [12SE]

Report to Congress—Rare Earth Materials in Defense Applications: Frank Kendall III, Dept. of Defense (excerpt), H4838 [12JY]

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

Adjust Date on Which Consolidated Assets Are Determined for Purposes of Exempting Certain Instruments of Smaller Institutions From Capital Deductions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3128) (H. Rept. 112–566), H4654 [29JN]

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6190) (H. Rept. 112–673), H6059 [14SE]

Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2682) (H. Rept. 112–343), H639 [8FE]

Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 112–188), S5084 [17JY]

Clean Up Government Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 112–688), H6273 [21SE]

Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3409) (H. Rept. 112–670), H5999 [13SE]

Codify Into Law as Title 54 of the U.S. Code Certain Laws Relative to the National Park System: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 112–631), H5524 [31JY]

Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 112–131), S131 [26JA]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 554) (H. Rept. 112–400), H900 [16FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 118, Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 591) (H. Rept. 112–416), H1426 [20MR]

Consideration of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act and H.R. 5882, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 679) (H. Rept. 112–518), H3577 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 595) (H. Rept. 112–422), H1570 [26MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 547) (H. Rept. 112–398), H725 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 788) (H. Rept. 112–680), H6150 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 572) (H. Rept. 112–409), H1209 [6MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 112–590), H4774 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 112–660), H5764 [10SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 779) (H. Rept. 112–668), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 112–565), H4654 [29JN]

Contractor Opportunity Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 112–725), H7429 [21DE]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Determine Blood Quantum Requirement for Membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1560), S5731 [31JY]

Disapprove Rule Relative to Waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Work Requirements: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 118) (H. Rept. 112–677), H6068 [18SE]

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3803) (H. Rept. 112–640), H5524 [31JY]

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1910) (S. Rept. 112–257), S8203 [19DE]

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–174), S3838 [7JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276), S5211 [19JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3276) (S. Rept. 112–229), S6545 [20SE]

Farmer’s Privacy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 112–682), H6230 [20SE]

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 112–643), H5628 [1AU]

FCC Consolidated Reporting Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 112–443), H1844 [16AP]

FCC Process Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 112–414), H1390 [19MR]

Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 459) (H. Rept. 112–607), H4906 [17JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Extension of Certain Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 112–645), H5703 [2AU]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

GAO Mandates Revision Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3315) (S. Rept. 112–219), S6451 [19SE]

Gasoline Regulations Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4471) (H. Rept. 112–519), H3577 [6JN]

Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2938) (H. Rept. 112–440), H1844 [16AP]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Government Customer Service Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Government Litigation Savings Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1996) (H. Rept. 112–594), H4827 [11JY]

Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–4631), H5859 [11SE]

Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 112–484), H2811 [16MY]

Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 810) (S. Rept. 112–242), S7302 [30NO]

Hatch Act Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2170) (S. Rept. 112–211), S6339 [13SE]

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (S. 710) (H. Rept. 112–654), H5764 [10SE]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 112–39), H1366 [16MR]

Improve CFTC Consideration of Costs and Benefits of Regulations and Orders: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 112–482), H2811 [16MY]

Improve Enactment of Certain Laws Relative to Public Contracts: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6080) (H. Rept. 112–662), H5764 [10SE]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 52) (S. Rept. 112–132), S131 [26JA]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1209 [6MR]

Limit Fee Disclosure Requirement for an Automatic Teller Machine to the Screen of That Machine: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 112–576), H4654 [29JN]

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3630) (H. Rept. 112–399), H900 [16FE]

Midnight Rule Relief Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 112–513), H3404 [1JN]

Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 112–634), H5524 [31JY]

Motor Vehicle Insurance Cost Reporting Requirement Law Repeal: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5898) (H. Rept. 112–591), H4774 [10JY]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4402) (H. Rept. 112–583), H4684 [9JY]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 112–692), H6314 [23OC]

No More Solyndras Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6213) (H. Rept. 112–652), H5764 [10SE]

North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6007) (H. Rept. 112–657), H5764 [10SE]

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

Preserve Privilege for Information Submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4014) (H. Rept. 112–417), H1426 [20MR]

Preserving Rural Resources Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 112–683), H6230 [20SE]

Prevent EPA or Corps of Engineers Finalization of Proposed Guidance on Identification of Waters Protected by Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4965) (H. Rept. 112–681), H6230 [20SE]

Prevention of Importation of Merchandise Into the U.S. in a Manner That Evades Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3524) (S. Rept. 112–209), S6062 [10SE]

Protect Medical Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 436) (H. Rept. 112–514), H3479 [5JN]

Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3408) (H. Rept. 112–392), H691 [9FE]

Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 112–391), H639 [8FE]

Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 112–531), H3706 [15JN]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3606) (H. Rept. 112–406), H1133 [1MR]

Repeal Certain Indemnification Requirements for Regulatory Authorities To Obtain Access to Swap Data Required To Be Provided by Swaps Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4235) (H. Rept. 112–471), H2565 [9MY]

Repeal Prohibition on Any Federal Bailout of Swap Dealers or Participants: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1838) (H. Rept. 112–476), H2662 [11MY]

Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6189) (H. Rept. 112–648), H5764 [10SE]

Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4273) (H. Rept. 112–586), H4684 [9JY]

RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2446) (H. Rept. 112–633), H5524 [31JY]

Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 112–596), H4906 [17JY]

Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3210) (H. Rept. 112–604), H4906 [17JY]

Safe Chemicals Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 847) (S. Rept. 112–264), S8451 [27DE]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

SEC Regulatory Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2308) (H. Rept. 112–453), H2123 [25AP]

Security in Bonding Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 112–460), H2266 [27AP]

Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2541) (H. Rept. 112–684), H6230 [20SE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3336) (H. Rept. 112–390), H639 [8FE]

Small Business Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3987) (H. Rept. 112–724), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Reorganization Efficiency and Clarity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2370), S3630 [24MY]

Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4383) (H. Rept. 112–528), H3706 [15JN]

Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1063) (H. Rept. 112–715), H7423 [20DE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3862) (H. Rept. 112–593), H4827 [11JY]

Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2586) (H. Rept. 112–345), H639 [8FE]

Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3283) (H. Rept. 112–477), H2662 [11MY]

Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3391), S6451 [19SE]

10 Million Solar Roofs Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1108) (S. Rept. 112–144), S388 [7FE]

U.S. Covered Bond Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 940) (H. Rept. 112–407), H1152 [5MR]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 373) (H. Rept. 112–483), H2811 [16MY]

Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5948) (H. Rept. 112–678), H6150 [19SE]

Women’s Procurement Program Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 112–732), H7435 [27DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to exclude corporations from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate election expenditures: Sharon, MA, E1934 [13DE]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: Sitka, AK, S5036 [16JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1884 [21MR], H1240 [7MR]

Statements

Business Tax Reform: Executive Office of the President, H1225 [7MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Counterterrorism and Intelligence Gathering Tools Extension: Executive Office of the President, S8129 [18DE], S8393 [27DE]

Health Care Cost Reduction Act: Executive Office of the President, H3604 [7JN]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: Executive Office of the President, H1237 [7MR]

——— Luis A. Aguilar, SEC, S1970 [22MR]

Protecting Access to Healthcare Act: Several Representatives and Scholars, H1504 [22MR]

Small Banks’ Regulatory Burdens: Adam Levitin, Georgetown University Law School, H6582 [3DE]

Summaries

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reporting Requirements for Intelligence Collection Targeting Non-U.S. Persons Overseas, S8392 [27DE]

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (H.R. 3606), H1239 [7MR]

Medical Device Industry Overstates Tax Impact: Bloomberg Finance L.P., H3595 [7JN]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S. 1335), S4179 [14JN]

Surveys

Economic State of Small Business: American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority (organization), H5239 [25JY]

Tables

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions affecting small businesses, H6719 [12DE]

Testimonies

Dept. of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: National Disability Rights Network, H2397 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 547, consideration of H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H740 [15FE]

H. Res. 554, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, H907 [17FE]

H. Res. 572, consideration of H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1222 [7MR]

H. Res. 591, consideration of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1443 [21MR]

H. Res. 595, consideration of H.R. 3309, FCC Process Reform Act, H1593 [27MR]

H. Res. 596, return to House of H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1593 [27MR]

H. Res. 679, consideration of H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 5882, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3589 [7JN]

H. Res. 726, consideration of H.R. 4402, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H4791 [11JY]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5302 [26JY]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 5544, Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act and H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5780 [11SE]

H. Res. 779, consideration of H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act and allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5934 [13SE]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 788, consideration of H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, H6165 [20SE]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.J. Res. 118, disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirement, H6175 [20SE]

H.R. 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, H1501–H1503 [22MR]

H.R. 406, permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate, H5743 [10SE]

H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3601 [7JN]

H.R. 459, Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H5150 [24JY]

H.R. 538, Government Customer Service Improvement Act, H5778 [11SE]

H.R. 1950, codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System, H5452–H5504 [31JY]

H.R. 2446, RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act, H5612 [1AU]

H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act, H1551 [26MR]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 2827, clarify Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors, H6125 [19SE]

H.R. 2938, Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act, H3725 [18JN]

H.R. 3158, Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, H5608 [1AU]

H.R. 3310, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act, H3230 [30MY]

H.R. 3336, Small Business Credit Availability Act, H2095 [25AP]

H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, H761–H767 [15FE]

H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act, H6204–H6211 [20SE]

H.R. 3534, Security in Bonding Act, H2676 [15MY]

H.R. 3567, Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H315 [1FE]

H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, H1245–H1249 [7MR]

H.R. 3803, District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H5440–H5442 [31JY]

H.R. 4014, preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, H1555 [26MR]

H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5244–H5251 [25JY]

H.R. 4124, Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act, H6142 [19SE]

H.R. 4157, Preserving America’s Family Farms Act, H5162 [24JY]

H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act, S8377 [21DE], H6134 [19SE]

H.R. 4273, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act, H5602 [1AU]

H.R. 4367, limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine, H4665 [9JY]

H.R. 4631, Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act, H5776 [11SE]

H.R. 5797, Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act, H5606 [1AU]

H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H6580 [3DE], H6723 [12DE]

H.R. 5859, repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting, H5098 [23JY]

H.R. 5948, Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Noble Service Act, H6088–H6092 [19SE]

H.R. 5949, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools extension, H5890 [12SE]

H.R. 6007, North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act, H5733 [10SE]

H.R. 6080, improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts, H5796–H5814 [11SE]

H.R. 6118, Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act, H6140 [19SE]

H.R. 6189, Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act, H5796 [11SE]

H.R. 6190, Asthma Inhalers Relief Act, H6724 [12DE]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

H.R. 6433, FDA User Fee Corrections Act, H6137 [19SE]

H.R. 6504, Small Business Investment Company Modernization Act, H6838 [18DE]

H.R. 6570, consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H6351 [14NO]

H.R. 6602, revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations, H6647–H6649 [5DE]

H.R. 6605, eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA identification grant program, H6650 [5DE]

H.R. 6621, America Invents Act corrections and improvement, H6842 [18DE]

S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5411 [31JY]

S. 710, Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, H5826 [11SE]

S. 1335, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, S4733–S4735 [29JN], H5100 [23JY]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

S. 2032, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S44 [23JA]

S. 2125, Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act, S910–S912 [17FE]

S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act, S1197–S1199 [1MR]

S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act, S1461 [7MR], H7320 [19DE]

S. 2172, Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act, S1462 [7MR]

S. 2248, Fracturing Regulations Are Effective in State Hands Act, S2167 [28MR]

S. 2271, Small Business Election Simplification Act, S2252 [29MR]

S. 2295, Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, S2498 [18AP]

S. 2303, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declaration Act, S2549 [19AP]

S. 3239, provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, S3634–S3636 [24MY]

S. 3315, GAO Mandates Revision Act, S6672 [21SE], H6771 [13DE]

S. 3331, Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act, H7457 [30DE]

S. 3378, Forensic Science and Standards Act, S4952–S4954 [12JY]

S. 3416, Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act, S5260–S5262 [23JY]

S. 3428, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, S5307 [24JY]

S. 3442, Success Ultimately Comes from Capital, Contracting, Education, Strategic Partnerships, and Smart Regulations (SUCCESS) Act, S5390–S5401 [25JY]

S. 3469, Nuclear Waste Administration Act, S5874–S5880 [1AU]

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), S8091 [17DE], H7450 [30DE]

S. 3552, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act, S6370–S6387 [13SE], H6025–H6041 [14SE]

S. 3563, Dept. of the Interior Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project Pilot Project offices modification, S8552 [30DE]

S. 3624, Military Commercial Driver’s License Act, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. 3677, Flood Disaster Protection Act technical corrections, S7989 [12DE], H7528 [1JA]

S. 3687, exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority, S8088 [17DE], H6855 [18DE]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

S. Res. 583, National Preparedness Month, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 616, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on creation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities, S8043, S8046 [13DE]

GOVERNMENT SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY (GSA) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4631), H5776–H5778 [11SE], E1531 [14SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–664), H5859 [11SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4631, provisions, H5776 [11SE]

GOVERNMENT—U.S.

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6468 [19SE], S6501, S6502, S6557 [20SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H542, H544, H545 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H393 [2FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1572 [26MR], H1705, H1710, H1717, H1731 [28MR], H1763, H1776 [29MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1661 [28MR]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H495, H498, H499, H500, H502 [6FE]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7381 [20DE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5891, S5894, S5896 [1AU]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S2978 [8MY], H6293 [28SE]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), S6653, S6672 [21SE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5131 [23JY], H5251, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5266, H5267, H5268, H5269, H5270, H5271, H5273, H5274, H5275, H5276, H5277, H5278, H5280, H5282, H5283, H5284, H5286 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302, H5306 [26JY]

Analyses

Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2949 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Brewing Up Confusion, E2024 [31DE]

Congressional Staffers, Public Shortchanged by High Turnover, Low Pay, H3678 [8JN]

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

History of the Expansion of Presidential Power, E814 [16MY]

Leviathan Is Nibbling Your Religious Freedom Away, S1787–S1789 [19MR]

Norquist’s Phantom Army, S5024 [16JY]

NTSB—An Impartial Forum for Pilots?, S4179 [14JN]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Ronald Hamowy, R.I.P., E1786 [16NO]

Ryan Has a Less-Painful Debt Plan, S2015 [26MR]

Statesmanship and Its Betrayal (excerpt), H4859 [12JY]

Three Views of the ‘Fiscal Cliff’, S3393 [22MY]

USDA—Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation, E806 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 117), H5765 [10SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Armed Forces: provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H901 [16FE]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H511 [6FE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (see H. Res. 534), H373 [1FE]

——— repeal sequestration (see H.R. 6535), H6276 [21SE]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 4966), H2266 [27AP] (see H.R. 6365), H5765 [10SE] (see H.R. 6716), H7469 [30DE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (see H. Res. 778), H5922 [12SE]

——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see S. 3600), S6546 [20SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY] (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 40), S2324 [16AP] (see S. Con. Res. 42), S2824 [26AP] (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1571 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2243 [29MR] (see S. Con. Res. 41), S2393 [17AP] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S2968 [8MY] (see S. Con. Res. 52), S5212 [19JY] (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1570 [26MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (see H. Res. 597), H1641 [27MR]

——— subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6151 [19SE]

Business and industry: establish a pilot program to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by partnering world-class entrepreneurs with Federal agencies (see S. 3222), S3423 [22MY] (see H.R. 6119), H4863 [12JY]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 6217), H5326 [26JY]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see S. Con. Res. 57), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (see S. 2232), S2001 [22MR]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (see H. Res. 537), H475 [3FE]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1195 [1MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN] (see H. Res. 718), H4684 [9JY]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (see H. Res. 706), H4064 [26JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 4263), H1641 [27MR]

——— provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (see S. 2102), S567 [13FE]

Congress: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out (see S. 3361), S4724 [28JN]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors (see H.R. 4017), H725 [14FE]

Consumers: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (see S. 3455), S5658 [30JY]

Contracts: implement controls on salaries of Government contractors by limiting reimbursement for excessive compensation equal to the pay of the President of the U.S. (see S. 2198), S1734 [15MR]

——— require solicitations for Federal procurement contracts to include information about the Buy American Act and whether foreign goods may be used to fulfill requirements of the contracts (see H.R. 4047), H801 [15FE]

Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges (see H.R. 3890), H440 [2FE]

——— provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state secrets privilege in civil cases (see H.R. 5956), H3733 [18JN]

——— reinstate reporting provision relative to fees and expenses awarded to prevailing parties in civil actions involving the U.S. (see S. 2042), S163 [30JA]

——— require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

Credit: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through mortgages having 50-year terms of maturity (see H.R. 6366), H5765 [10SE]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3085 [10MY] (see S. 3522), S6062 [10SE] (see H.R. 6428), H6060 [14SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary (see S. Res. 458), S3087 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Education: amend Impact Aid Program to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 2182), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 5877), H3362 [31MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: create independent advisory panel to assess management structure and capabilities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see H.R. 5913), H3660 [7JN]

——— revoke requirement on use of privately owned communications resources in Executive order on assignment of national security and emergency preparedness communications function (see H.R. 6340), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 4048), H900 [16FE]

——— modify treatment under contracting goals and preferences for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner (see S. 3210), S3329 [21MY]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (see H.R. 6372), H5859 [11SE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 3673), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (see H.R. 6684), H7359 [19DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (see H. Res. 841), H7359 [19DE]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H4862 [12JY]

Equal Access to Justice Act: require disclosure of all payments made from the Judgment Fund (see S. 3415), S5212 [19JY]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 3268), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H218 [31JA]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 6729), H7565 [1JA]

——— create a centralized website for reports issued by inspectors general (see H.R. 4404), H2029 [19AP]

——— develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 2096), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4004), H692 [9FE]

——— hold accountable agencies that fail to meet goals on participation of small business concerns in procurement contracts and authorize preferential treatment of such concerns (see H.R. 3779), H77 [18JA]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

——— limit authority to award bonuses to employees and require approval of, and reporting on high cost conferences (see S. 3481), S5976 [2AU]

——— prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see S. 2469), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5332), H2316 [7MY]

——— prohibit provision of compensation to individuals to encourage the return of, or in exchange for a response to, surveys or mailings (see H.R. 6569), H6302 [5OC]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (see S. 3611), S6625 [21SE]

——— promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (see S. 3676), S7976 [12DE]

——— provide for Inspector General oversight for Federal entities not otherwise subject to such oversight (see H.R. 6723), H7516 [31DE]

——— reduce Federal advertising budgets (see S. 3540), S6340 [13SE]

——— reduce travel expensed for certain Federal employees (see H.R. 4472), H2039 [23AP]

——— reform and consolidate to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see S. 2129), S909 [17FE] (see H.R. 4409), H2029 [19AP]

——— require independent regulatory agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to executive agencies (see S. 3468), S5870 [1AU]

——— require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

——— require purchase of paper and paper products from domestic sources (see H.R. 5908), H3660 [7JN]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (see H.R. 4631), H2123 [25AP]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S5486 [26JY]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 2085), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4237), H1497 [21MR]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal employees: allow continuation of public service while partially retired (see H.R. 4363), H1914 [17AP]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see S. 2079), S388 [7FE] (see H.R. 3835), H186 [27JA] (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

——— prohibit senior Government officers and employees from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or instrumentalities for ten years after leaving office (see H.R. 4343), H1805 [29MR]

——— protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 657), H2713 [15MY]

——— provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H3975 [21JN]

——— provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and Armed Forces members receive competitive service employment preference (see H.R. 5852), H3162 [18MY]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (see S. 2249), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 6042), H4156 [27JN]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 682), H3660 [7JN]

Federal Executive Boards: improve efficiency to enhance coordination, economy, and effectiveness of Federal agency activities, including emergency preparedness and continuity of operations in areas outside of Washington, DC (see H.R. 6305), H5705 [2AU]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: prohibit disposing of certain real estate owned of such Agency and by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 5823), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit investments by mortgage finance agencies that create disincentives to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market (see S. 2072), S350 [6FE]

Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 6315), H5705 [2AU]

Foreign trade: prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H1496 [21MR]

GAO: include in annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relative to bids for contracts (see S. 3690), S8203 [19DE]

——— repeal or modify certain mandates (see S. 3315), S4368 [20JN]

Government regulations: ensure clarity of regulations to improve effectiveness of Federal regulatory programs while decreasing burdens on the regulated public (see H.R. 3786), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (see H. Res. 738), H5130 [23JY] (see H. Res. 741), H5290 [25JY]

——— provide congressional oversight of agency rulemaking (see H.R. 6333), H5706 [2AU]

——— provide for presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (see H.R. 5720), H2645 [10MY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (see H.R. 4116), H1133 [1MR]

——— require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience (see S. 2337), S2601 [23AP]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

GSA: improve functioning (see H.R. 6430), H6150 [19SE]

——— reduce amounts available for acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet (see H.R. 6144), H5008 [18JY]

——— require an annual audit (see H.R. 4629), H2123 [25AP]

Health: urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H1845 [16AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 711), H4604 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (see H. Res. 708), H4155 [27JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (see H. Res. 712), H4604 [28JN]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2031 [19AP]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (see H.R. 4257), H1570 [26MR]

——— optimize Federal data center usage and efficiency (see H.R. 6278), H5704 [2AU]

Legislative branch of the Government: extend post-employment restrictions on lobbying by Members of Congress and officers and employees (see H.R. 4030), H726 [14FE]

Lobbyists: prohibit use of appropriated funds for publicity, propaganda, or certain lobbying purposes (see H.R. 6520), H6275 [21SE]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

——— strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (see S. 2367), S2731 [25AP]

——— strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (S. 2367), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 63), S8139 [18DE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (see H.R. 6592), H6397 [15NO]

Mexico: apply whole-of-government plan, in coordination with Mexican Government, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 6280), H5704 [2AU]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see H.R. 6324), H5706 [2AU]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 6474), H6231 [20SE]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

Native Americans: pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (see H.R. 5862), H3266 [30MY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 668), H3266 [30MY]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

——— require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (see H.R. 5952), H3732 [18JN]

Political ethics: require disclosure of political intelligence activities and enhance prosecution of public corruption (see H.R. 4054), H900 [16FE]

Postal Service: allow provision of nonpostal services (see H.R. 6650), H6765 [12DE]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H567 [7FE]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (see S. 2202), S1734 [15MR]

Presidential appointments: prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

——— specify further conditions under which payment for services of a recess appointee may not be made from the Treasury (see H.R. 4364), H1914 [17AP]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5201 [24JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

——— establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4607), H2066 [24AP]

President’s Youth Council: establish (see S. Res. 608), S7402 [4DE]

Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 2178), S1540 [8MR]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (see S. 3664), S7686 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 98), H8 [13JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (see H. Res. 515), H25 [17JA]

——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see S. 2040), S132 [26JA] (see H.R. 3778), H77 [18JA]

——— prohibit extension of debt limit unless a budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect, spending is cut and capped, and a balanced budget amendment has been sent for ratification (see H.R. 4825), H2203 [26AP]

——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 6643), H6679 [7DE]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

SBA: increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 427), S2546 [19AP]

Small business: improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H640 [8FE]

——— suspend fines under certain circumstances for first-time paperwork violations (see H.R. 6224), H5327 [26JY]

SSA: reform process for closure of field offices (see S. 3489), S5977 [2AU]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (see H.R. 4291), H1740 [28MR]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Veterans: grant veterans access to Federal excess and surplus property (see H.R. 6114), H4862 [12JY]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 5683), H2566 [9MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

Year of the Federal Lab: designate (see H. Res. 815), H6428 [16NO]

Chronologies

Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislative action, S4179 [14JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Allison Mock, E335 [7MR]

——— Amanda Kerstman, E355 [8MR]

——— Bailey Arlinghaus, E335 [7MR]

——— Blake Huddleston, E415 [22MR]

——— Gordon Tsai, E532 [16AP]

——— Irene Cofie, E625 [24AP]

——— Katelyn Moody, E628 [24AP]

——— Madison Weaver, E820 [16MY], E874 [18MY]

——— Mah-Rulch Mohammad, E813 [16MY]

——— Meredith Brandt, E421 [22MR]

——— Milan Doshi, E403 [21MR]

——— Rima Patel, E810 [16MY]

——— Siri Soth, E873 [18MY]

——— Stephanie Lin, E873 [18MY]

——— Stephanie Tsai, E873 [18MY]

Excerpts

U.S. Code: definition of ‘‘marriage’’ and ‘‘spouse’’, H5028 [19JY]

Letters

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H537 [7FE]

——— Robert D. Reischauer, CBO, H535 [7FE]

Budget treatment of Social Security trust funds: several Senators, S6524 [20SE]

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act: Kerry D. Bolognese, George Mason University, H2095 [25AP]

——— several organizations, H2093, H2094 [25AP]

Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1404 [20MR]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1404 [20MR]

Federal information security improvement: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E699 [27AP]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E699 [27AP]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5413 [31JY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5413 [31JY]

Increase contribution by new Federal employees for defined retirement benefits: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H920 [17FE]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H919 [17FE]

——— Joseph A. Beaudoin, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), H920 [17FE]

Investigation of Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Representative Cummings, H4171, H4172 [28JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4409–H4411 [28JN], E1188, E1189 [29JN]

Pilot’s Bill of Rights: several Senators, S4180 [14JN]

Replace sequester established by the Budget Control Act: several Democratic Representatives, H7534 [1JA]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Statutory public debt limit increase: Robert Boudiette, Jr., S92 [26JA]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1659, E1660 [28SE]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1659 [28SE]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1659 [28SE]

Lists

Dept. of Agriculture duplicate Federal aid programs, H1676 [28MR]

Memorandums

Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Dentention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3625 [7JN]

Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent With the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3626 [7JN]

Prosecutorial Discretion in Removal Cases Involving Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs: John Morton, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3627 [7JN]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, S564–S567 [13FE], H702–H705 [14FE]

Statutory Debt Limit: President Obama, S37 [23JA], H7 [13JA]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6405 [19SE], S6502 [20SE], H5969 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H547 [7FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H456 [3FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5967 [13SE]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H531 [7FE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4615 [29JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Economy: provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7410 [20DE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5318 [26JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4412 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4174 [28JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), S83 [26JA]

Preambles

Moment of Truth—Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, H1727 [28MR]

Press releases

NBPC Calls for the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder: National Border Patrol Council, H4171 [28JN]

NGA Opposes DATA Act Legislation: National Governors Association, H2094 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 361), H105 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding of abortions, H1537 [22MR]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), H103 [23JA], H3279 [31MY]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, H398, H399, H403, H404 [2FE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), H5949–H5956, H5969 [13SE], H6047 [14SE], E1522 [13SE], E1537, E1538 [14SE], E1575 [20SE], E1710 [19OC]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to recommit, H5970 [13SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H5757 [10SE]

——— deficit, H69, H70 [18JA], H86 [23JA], H229 [1FE], H585, H589 [8FE], H711–H713, H723 [14FE], H935 [17FE], H1030 [29FE], H1119 [1MR], H1295 [8MR], H1500 [22MR], H1639 [27MR], H1668, H1680, H1692 [28MR], H2002 [19AP], H2057 [24AP], H2110, H2112 [25AP], H2198–H2200 [26AP], H2614 [10MY], H2703 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], H2818 [17MY], H3654–H3657 [7JN], H4025 [26JN], H4098, H4104 [27JN], H4780 [11JY], H5546, H5593 [1AU], H5634 [2AU], H5754 [10SE], H6046 [14SE], H6236, H6258 [21SE], H6572–H6574 [30NO], H6783, H6786 [13DE], H7438 [30DE], E23 [17JA], E41 [18JA], E47 [19JA], E55 [23JA], E68 [24JA], E77 [25JA], E93 [31JA], E108, E111 [1FE], E125 [2FE], E138 [3FE], E144 [6FE], E154 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [9FE], E187 [14FE], E195 [15FE], E218 [16FE], E234 [17FE], E246 [27FE], E271 [28FE], E283 [29FE], E303 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E323 [6MR], E330 [7MR], E355 [8MR], E379 [19MR], E392 [20MR], E409 [21MR], E435 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E455 [27MR], E471 [28MR], E507 [29MR], E527 [16AP], E549 [17AP], E573 [18AP], E601 [19AP], E646 [25AP], E670 [26AP], E701 [27AP], E712 [7MY], E730 [8MY], E776 [10MY], E794 [15MY], E906 [30MY], E976 [5JN], E998 [6JN], E1017 [7JN], E1054 [18JN], E1078 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1140 [26JN], E1157 [27JN], E1172 [28JN], E1198 [29JN], E1204 [9JY], E1220 [10JY], E1231 [11JY], E1244 [12JY], E1262 [17JY], E1277 [18JY], E1288 [19JY], E1311 [24JY], E1324 [25JY], E1347 [26JY], E1433 [3AU], E1472 [11SE], E1566 [19SE], E1595, E1647 [21SE], E1743 [13NO], E1755 [14NO], E1771 [15NO], E1829 [28NO], E1853, E1859 [30NO], E1862 [3DE], E1873 [4DE], E1898 [11DE], E1916 [12DE], E1971 [19DE], E2024 [31DE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

——— establish a commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs, H545, H546 [7FE]

——— establish biennial cycle, H466 [3FE]

——— establish biennial cycle (H.R. 3577), H605 [8FE]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H3148 [18MY], H4078 [27JN]

——— express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (H. Res. 516), H143–H149 [24JA]

——— impact of entitlement programs, H1638 [27MR], H1670 [28MR], H1799–H1802 [29MR]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), H534–H549 [7FE], H644 [9FE], E164 [8FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), consideration (H. Res. 539), H523–H529 [7FE]

——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 3581), motion to recommit, H547 [7FE]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

——— provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (H.R. 3844), H383 [2FE], E119 [2FE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, H806 [16FE], H6432 [27NO], H6565 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6666 [5DE], H6693–H6698 [11DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), H402, H419–H426, H429 [2FE], H456–H458, H465–H468 [3FE], E135 [3FE], E175 [9FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), consideration (H. Res. 534), H387–H395 [2FE]

——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 3578), motion to recommit, H456, H457 [3FE]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H4921–H4925 [18JY]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), H5956–H5969 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], E1522 [13SE], E1541 [14SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5939–H5948 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), motion to recommit, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act with a deficit-reducing increase in tax revenue, H5967, H5968 [13SE]

——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2146), H2082–H2095 [25AP]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), H4855 [12JY], H4918, H4920–H4926 [18JY], H5024 [19JY], H5208 [25JY], H5959 [13SE], H6160 [20SE]

——— sequestration, H5758 [10SE], H5926 [13SE], H6235 [21SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H811 [16FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1441 [21MR], H1500, H1519, H1520, H1521 [22MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1578, H1583, H1584, H1585, H1629, H1638 [27MR], H1644, H1648, H1649, H1651, H1652, H1665–H1738 [28MR], H1743, H1744, H1762–H1795, H1798–H1802 [29MR], H1849, H1857, H1858, H1859, H1860–H1872, H1898–H1905 [17AP], H1922, H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2332, H2333, H2335, H2336, H2338–H2340, H2343 [8MY], H2459 [9MY], H2621 [10MY], H5929, H5982–H5986 [13SE], H6565 [30NO], H6667 [5DE], H6751, H6753 [12DE], E485, E492, E496, E502 [29MR], E514, E515, E516, E518 [30MR], E543 [17AP], E570 [18AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), consideration (H. Res. 597), H1654–H1663 [28MR]

Business and industry: consolidation of certain Government ecomonic development entities into a single entity designed to support business and industry, H42 [18JA]

——— economic role of small business, H6836 [18DE]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 6217), H5872 [12SE]

——— require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H19 [17JA], H721 [14FE], H3820, H3879 [20JN], H5193 [24JY], H6454 [27NO]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (H.R. 6136), H5019 [19JY]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (H. Con. Res. 136), E1443 [3AU]

Civilian Property Realignment Commission: ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, H491–H494 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), H39 [18JA], H464 [3FE], H479, H490–H503 [6FE], H529–H533 [7FE], E151 [7FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 537), H485–H488 [6FE]

——— establish (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H531, H532 [7FE]

——— protect ability of Federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess Federal property as open space, H499 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts to redevelop Federal property, H500–H502 [6FE]

——— provide for review of properties for use for the homeless, H491–H494, H498, H503 [6FE]

——— require use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of Federal buildings meeting certain funding, construction costs, and size requirements, H502, H503 [6FE]

Coast Guard: ensure completion of required energy audits, H3552 [6JN]

Colleges and universities: impact of Government regulations on research, H5205 [25JY]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), H1143 [5MR]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): disapprove of Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 718), H4614 [29JN]

——— hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), H4418–H4421 [28JN], E1196 [29JN], E1405 [3AU]

——— initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— vote by Republican members to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3959 [21JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H1019 [29FE], H3957 [21JN], H5663, H5686, H5687, H5688 [2AU], H5773, H5775, H5852, H5854, H5855, H5856 [11SE], H5865, H5867 [12SE], H5926, H5934 [13SE], H6003, H6007, H6008, H6009, H6047–H6051 [14SE], H6072, H6085, H6112 [19SE], H6162, H6163, H6164 [20SE], H6258–H6265 [21SE], H6758–H6761 [12DE]

——— impact of a bicameral legislature on ability to pass legislation, H5182 [24JY]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Congressional Research Service: funding, H3677–H3679 [8JN]

Constitution Day: observance, E1482 [11SE], E1581 [20SE], E1623 [21SE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), H314 [1FE]

——— differences in interpretation, H1129–H1131 [1MR]

——— uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

Consumers: require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (H.R. 538), H5778, H5779 [11SE]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), H5411–H5414 [31JY], H5599 [1AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, H2666, H2667 [15MY], H2723 [16MY], E774 [10MY], E793, E795, E799, E800, E803, E805, E806 [15MY], E1047 [15JN]

Dept. of Defense: ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

——— provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

——— require audit of financial records, H2837 [17MY]

——— require purchase of U.S. flags manufactured in the U.S. using U.S. materials, H5051, H5052 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure Federal agencies complete required energy audits, H3419 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for subordinating any loan obligation to other financing, H3465, H3466 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: create independent advisory panel to assess management structure and capabilities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness (H.R. 5913), H6434–H6437 [27NO], E1841 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency, H3624 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3625–H3629 [7JN], E1080 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2493–H2496 [9MY], H3813 [20JN], H3918, H3947 [21JN], H6794 [13DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: economic effects of Troubled Asset Relief Program, H2314 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (H.R. 6372), E1474 [11SE]

Ecology and environment: impact of budget sequestration, H6713 [12DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on Chesapeake Bay, H6713 [12DE], E1914 [12DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6831, H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1970 [19DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— disclose impacts of cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and eliminate subsidies for large oil companies, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, H6257 [21SE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, H6456 [27NO], H6706 [12DE], H6794, H6797 [13DE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H85 [23JA], H207–H213 [31JA], H581, H629 [8FE], H739 [15FE], H817 [16FE], H959–H962 [27FE], H1013 [28FE], H1021 [29FE], H1295 [8MR], H1651 [28MR], H1980 [19AP], H2079 [25AP], H4641–H4643 [29JN], H4855, H4856 [12JY], H4913, H4914, H4915 [18JY], H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134 [24JY], H5756, H5759, H5760 [10SE], H6224–H6227 [20SE]

——— impact of stimulus funding, H6797 [13DE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H31 [18JA], H670–H677 [9FE], H808 [16FE], H1530–H1533, H1535 [22MR], H1559–H1563 [26MR], H5854, H5855, H5857 [11SE], E101 [31JA]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), H7362, H7363, H7364, H7395–H7412 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), consideration (H. Res. 841), H7366, H7374–H7383 [20DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), motion to recommit, H7410, H7411 [20DE], E1992 [21DE]

Education: Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S., H1151 [5MR]

Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace, H2792 [16MY]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), H5100–H5102 [23JY]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (H.R. 4004), E174 [9FE]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending, H4781 [11JY]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), H6768–H6771 [13DE]

——— prohibit from establishing a travel or conference policy that takes into account the perception of a possible event location as a resort or vacation destination, H2081 [25AP]

——— require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings (H.R. 4631), H5776–H5778 [11SE], E1531 [14SE]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal employees: allow contractors to perform certain activities currently performed by Federal employees, H2416, H2417 [8MY]

——— clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), H6286, H6296 [28SE], E1664, E1665 [28SE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 3835), H228, H230, H304–H312 [1FE], H391, H392 [2FE], H460 [3FE], E127, E130, E132 [3FE], E145 [6FE], E156 [7FE]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 6726), H7521–H7527 [1JA]

——— increase contribution by employees for defined retirement benefits, H2611–H2613 [10MY], H3319 [31MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN], E966 [1JN]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, H908, H910, H912–H914, H916–H926 [17FE]

——— provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (H.R. 6016), H7324–H7326 [19DE]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (H.R. 6042), E1152 [27JN]

——— tribute, E44 [18JA], E489 [29MR]

——— tribute (H. Res. 682), E1519 [13SE]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board: anniversary, E1204 [9JY]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H2821 [17MY]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (H.R. 4232), H1648 [28MR]

GAO: consolidate certain duplicate and overlapping Goverment programs, H1676 [28MR]

——— effectiveness of certain studies, H2722 [16MY]

——— repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), H6771, H6772 [13DE]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— clarify that definition of annual cost to the economy includes expected change in business revenue, H5274 [25JY]

——— exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5251, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations to protect consumers from any regulatory freeze, H5268, H5269 [25JY]

——— exempt nuclear powerplants from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations, H5272, H5273 [25JY]

——— exempt OSHA from certain obstacles in establishing safety regulations to prevent combustible dust and fire explosions, H5275, H5276 [25JY]

——— exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

——— exempt Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation from any regulatory freeze, H5267, H5268 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations aimed at limiting oil speculations from any regulatory freeze, H5253–H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations on offshore bank account disclosure, middle income tax relief, invasive species, prescription drug safety, and foreclosure relief and predatory lending from regulatory freeze, H5318 [26JY]

——— exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5252, H5253 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations relative to work-related electrocutions or other fatalities from regulatory freeze, H5276, H5277 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

——— exempt regulatory actions that would lower prices for gasoline, diesel, oil, or other motor fuels from any regulatory freeze, H5266, H5267 [25JY]

——— lower threshold at which significant regulatory action is measured relative to the unemployment rate and the economy, H5273, H5274 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960, H961 [27FE], H5117, H5122–H5129 [23JY], H5134, H5138 [24JY], H5208, H5209, H5225–H5289 [25JY], H5296, H5307–H5320, H5323 [26JY], H5336 [31JY], E1335, E1339, E1341 [26JY], E1356 [31JY], E1386 [1AU]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5141–H5150 [24JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 741), H5302–H5307 [26JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), motion to recommit, H5318 [26JY]

——— provide for regulatory accountability and revision of economically burdensome regulations (H.R. 4116), H5163 [24JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, E201 [15FE]

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

GSA: ensure contracts are in compliance with workforce diversity rules, H1829 [16AP], H1854 [17AP]

——— liquidate excess and surplus Federal properties, H3148 [18MY]

——— require an annual audit (H.R. 4629), H2080 [25AP]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4069, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4076, H4077 [27JN], H4161, H4162, H4163, H4402–H4418, H4425 [28JN], E1157 [27JN], E1180 [28JN], E1184, E1191, E1193, E1196, E1199 [29JN], E1247 [12JY], E1405 [3AU]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4164–H4175 [28JN]

——— find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), motion to refer, H4412, H4413 [28JN]

——— recommend against finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 712), H4177 [28JN]

——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 112, Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1789 [29MR]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H3279, H3281 [31MY], H6357–H6362 [14NO], E956 [1JN]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 1537), H3809 [20JN]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2187–H2192 [26AP], E668 [26AP]

Medicare: reform, H1583, H1585 [27MR], H1650, H1651, H1656–H1658, H1667, H1669–H1689, H1693 [28MR], H1771–H1773, H1784–H1788 [29MR], H1863–H1870 [17AP], H1922 [18AP], E502 [29MR], E612 [23AP], E769 [10MY]

Mental health: strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (S. 2367), H6656 [5DE]

——— strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (S. 2367), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 63), H7276 [19DE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (H.R. 6592), E1771 [15NO]

Morality and ethics: value of personal responsibility versus Federal aid programs, H466 [3FE], H5926 [13SE], H6161 [20SE]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H6097–H6099 [19SE]

National objectives: priority assignments, H6362–H6367 [14NO]

——— role in everyday life, E1138 [26JN]

National Telework Week: observance, E372 [16MR]

Native Americans: extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (H.R. 783), H5304 [26JY]

——— pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets (H.R. 5862), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (H. Res. 668), H7280–H7282 [19DE], E1987 [21DE]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H380 [2FE]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (H. Res. 532), H382 [2FE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, H478 [6FE], H896 [16FE], H905, H939–H942 [17FE], H1147 [5MR], H1294–H1297 [8MR], H5634 [2AU]

——— expansion of executive power, E814 [16MY]

——— remarks at National Prayer Breakfast stating policies are grounded in Christian faith, H464 [3FE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require Federal agencies to submit and obtain approval to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information (H.R. 5952), E1062 [18JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require list of all Federal agencies receiving cyber threat intelligence information from the intelligence community, H2173 [26AP]

OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal Pilot Program (H.R. 665), H1401–H1405 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of repeal on enrollment of Members of Congress in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H4748 [10JY]

——— impact on budget deficit, H4717, H4742 [10JY]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 406), H5743, H5744 [10SE]

Postal Service: decision to maintain services to rural areas, H2638 [10MY]

——— prohibit closing of any post office which results in more than a certain distance between any 2 post offices (H.R. 3370), H2458 [9MY], H2638 [10MY]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (H.R. 3591), H2460 [9MY]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuities and eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, H5536 [1AU]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas, H1629 [27MR]

——— restore financial solvency and ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 2309), H6259 [21SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President, H5141 [24JY], H5226, H5234 [25JY]

——— Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties, H3709, H3710 [18JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H5932 [13SE], H6786 [13DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), H37, H45, H54–H69 [18JA], E47, E48 [19JA], E69 [25JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H46–H53 [18JA]

——— impact on job creation and economy, H5754–H5760 [10SE]

——— increase statutory limit, H1578 [27MR], H2826 [17MY], H5752 [10SE]

Renewable energy: impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), H1548–H1551 [26MR], E479 [28MR]

Secret Service: call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia, H1829 [16AP]

——— call for investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by personnel in Colombia and El Salvador, H2138 [26AP]

Separation of powers: importance, H6168 [20SE]

Small business: improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors, H2704 [15MY]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (H.R. 3985), H816 [16FE]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H660 [9FE], H709 [14FE], H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6538, H6565–H6568 [30NO], H6613 [4DE]

——— effect of a Government shutdown on payments, H6393 [15NO]

——— reform budget treatment of Social Security disability trust fund, H3488 [6JN]

——— solvency, H2079 [25AP], H6795–H6797 [13DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H86, H102–H108 [23JA], E51 [23JA], E74 [25JA]

Taxation: history and development of U.S. tax system, H2253 [27AP]

——— rates, H2041 [24AP]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H391, H422 [2FE], H522 [7FE], H1964–H1967 [18AP], H2111, H2114 [25AP], H2343 [8MY], H5691 [2AU], H6666–H6670 [5DE]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (H.R. 4291), E467 [28MR]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act, H5126 [23JY], H5141, H5143, H5146 [24JY], H5227 [25JY]

——— ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (H.R. 373), H4024 [26JN]

Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works, H5870 [12SE]

Western States: impact of Federal control over land, H2059–H2061 [24AP]

Women: impact of budget sequestration on maternal and child health programs and resesarch, H6486–H6491 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S898 [17FE], S3298 [21MY], S4434 [25JN]

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 1274), S56 [24JA], S6771 [14NO]

——— making continuing, S5963 [2AU]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S6501–S6504, S6524 [20SE], S6595, S6596, S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405, S6416, S6417 [19SE], S6492, S6495, S6496, S6499 [20SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S7714 [11DE]

——— balance, S29 [23JA]

——— clarify procedures of sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S5923 [2AU]

——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, S6093–S6095 [11SE]

——— cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S2990 [9MY], S3154 [15MY], S5053 [17JY], S7286 [30NO]

——— deficit, S65 [24JA], S368 [7FE], S546–S549, S551–S554 [13FE], S589, S591–S593, S600–S603 [14FE], S682–S685 [15FE], S810, S822, S824, S830 [16FE], S882 [17FE], S1659 [14MR], S2562 [23AP], S2679 [25AP], S2747–S2750 [26AP], S3113–S3116 [14MY], S3143 [15MY], S3204, S3217, S3218, S3219, S3222 [16MY], S3745, S3756–S3758, S3800 [6JN], S3945 [12JN], S4134 [13JN], S4191, S4193 [14JN], S4623 [26JN], S4655, S4660 [27JN], S4931 [12JY], S5067 [17JY], S5124 [18JY], S5448 [26JY], S6030 [10SE], S6083–S6085 [11SE], S6308 [13SE], S6400, S6409 [19SE], S6478 [20SE], S7133 [29NO], S7665 [6DE], S7731 [11DE], S7993, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8641 [2JA]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S3143 [15MY]

——— impact of entitlement programs, S3114 [14MY], S3144 [15MY], S3191, S3193, S3219 [16MY]

——— impact of sequestration, S8566 [31DE]

——— increase statutory debt limit, S4623 [26JN]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (S. 2065), S323 [2FE], S3758 [6JN], S3938 [12JN]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (S. 1651), S6257 [12SE], S6317 [13SE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— reform entitlement programs, S590, S591 [14FE], S685 [15FE], S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S6771 [14NO], S7133 [29NO], S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7421 [5DE], S7665 [6DE], S7760 [12DE], S8241 [20DE], S8614 [1JA]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act, S3671 [4JN], S3756–S3758 [6JN]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5117, S5119 [18JY], S5173, S5174, S5238 [19JY], S5264 [23JY], S5413 [25JY], S6293, S6296 [13SE], S6412 [19SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (S. 3228), S3740 [6JN]

——— sequestration, S6242, S6243 [12SE], S6479 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2522–S2526 [19AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S2015 [26MR], S2231 [29MR], S6031, S6039–S6042, S6044–S6046 [10SE], S6087–S6091, S6095 [11SE], S6250 [12SE], S6295–S6300, S6309–S6312, S6323–S6325 [13SE], S6409–S6411, S6414 [19SE], S6485–S6488 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3221 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3143, S3144, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3220 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3154 [15MY], S3182–S3222 [16MY], S3246, S3275 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [15MY]

Business and industry: economic role of small business, S5101 [18JY], S5809 [1AU]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (S. Con. Res. 57), S5993 [2AU]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 1466), S4631 [26JN]

Commission on Postal Reorganization: establish, S2630–S2632, S2640, S2641 [24AP]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): release of report entitled ‘‘Red Tape Making Americans Sick—A New Report on the Health Impacts of High Unemployment’’, S2949 [8MY]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 35), S1368 [1MR]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429–S5433, S5435, S5438 [26JY], S5699, S5700, S5715 [31JY], S5814, S5850 [1AU], S5908, S5917, S5942 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1201–S1205 [1MR], S2458 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S6778, S6781, S6782 [14NO]

——— provide authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats and improve sharing of cybersecurity information (S. 2102), S568 [13FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S823 [16FE], S3812, S3873 [7JN], S4783 [9JY], S6476–S6488 [20SE], S6592–S6595 [21SE]

——— encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

Constitution Day: observance, S6424 [19SE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), S5627, S5628 [26JY]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 3522), S6066 [10SE], S6075 [11SE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), House amendment, S6672 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3164–S3169 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S3273 [17MY], S3509 [23MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 458), S3103 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: audit financial statements, S1672 [14MR]

——— economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (S. 2060), S265 [1FE]

——— report to Congress on impact of budget sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (S. 2182), S1542 [8MR]

Dept. of HUD: combat fraud, waste, and abuse at public housing authorities, S1706 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: Inspector General report on violations of hiring practices, S5458 [26JY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR], S3954–S3956 [12JN]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for disaster victims and relief volunteers, S8474 [28DE]

Ecology and environment: expedite environmental and judicial review of projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, S2144 [28MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent, S5178 [19JY], S6774 [14NO]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S7991–S7994, S7996, S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8157, S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, S1036 [27FE], S1450 [7MR], S4434 [25JN], S6326–S6329 [13SE], S8179 [19DE]

——— impact of free enterprise system on charitable giving, S3063 [10MY]

——— impact of Government bailout of automobile industry, S3892 [11JN]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2676–S2679 [25AP], S2948–S2950 [8MY], S3823 [7JN], S4113, S4118 [13JN], S4168 [14JN], S4318 [20JN], S4922 [12JY], S6477 [20SE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S831 [16FE], S3392 [22MY], S3745 [6JN], S3959 [12JN], S4628 [26JN], S4659 [27JN], S5100 [18JY], S7767 [12DE]

——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 3673), S7978 [12DE]

——— provide for spending reductions through reform and repeal of certain Federal and State programs (H.R. 6684), S8324 [21DE]

Education: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

Executive departments: clarify application of mortgage disclosure requirements to certain executive branch employees, S246–S248 [1FE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4708 [28JN], S4733, S4740 [29JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4176–S4180, S4182, S4183 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S3144 [15MY]

——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government trade programs, S5904–S5907 [2AU]

——— grant authority to implement rule to improve Federal permitting and review process of infrastructure projects, S2144 [28MR]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (H.R. 4053), S8308 [20DE], S8357 [21DE]

——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (S. 1409), S5894, S5896 [1AU]

——— limit conference expenses, S2521 [19AP], S2640 [24AP]

——— prohibit purchase of merchandise subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders (S. 3611), S6629 [21SE]

——— promote high-quality, cost-efficient, and effective administrative support services to agencies overseas (S. 3676), S7981 [12DE]

——— provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents, S4287, S4288 [19JN]

——— require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts, S8432, S8434, S8439, S8441 [27DE], S8467, S8468 [28DE]

——— require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (S. 3444), S5726 [31JY]

——— require use of existing environmental review documents to expedite oil and gas permitting, S2146 [28MR]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S1707 [15MR], S2978, S2985 [8MY], S6761 [13NO]

——— extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (S. 2079), S392 [7FE], S395 [9FE]

——— increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, S831, S835 [16FE], S893, S894 [17FE]

——— reduce the size of the Federal workforce and extend salary freeze, S3110 [14MY]

——— reform the Senior Executive Service (S. 2249), S2168 [28MR]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2582–S2585 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2690, S2691 [25AP]

Freedom of Information Act: anniversary, S4631 [26JN]

GAO: repeal or modify certain mandates (S. 3315), S6671, S6672 [21SE]

Government: increase transparency, S881 [17FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), S5689 [30JY], S5691 [31JY]

——— reform (S. 602), S4411 [21JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

——— prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the term of any conservatorship, S184–S186 [31JA], S304 [2FE]

——— suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (S. 2054), S263 [1FE]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 675), S8267, S8268 [20DE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 821), S1842 [20MR]

——— exempt refugees who are employed by the Federal Government overseas from 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, S8087 [17DE]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption, S186 [31JA], S305–S307 [2FE], S1978 [22MR]

Medicare: reform, S2231 [29MR], S3190, S3192, S3196 [16MY], S6032, S6046 [10SE]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

——— strike the word ‘‘lunatic’’ from Federal law (S. 2367), S2734 [25AP], S3534 [23MY], S8152 [18DE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S4653–S4658 [27JN]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 555), S6678, S6679 [21SE]

National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA], S149–S151 [30JA], S286 [2FE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S4110–S4114 [13JN]

Postal Service: encourage colocation of an employee at a commercial or government entity to maintain local access to postal services, S2642 [24AP]

——— establish citizen’s protection advocates and require Strategic Advisory Commission on Postal Service Solvency and Innovation to develop inter-agency agreements to provide additional services, S2648, S2649 [24AP]

——— establish pilot program to test alternative methods for the delivery of postal services, S2686 [25AP]

——— impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

——— maintain services to rural areas, S2562 [23AP]

Preparedness and Resilience Foundation: establish to assist the Government in providing disaster assistance (S. 2202), S1737 [15MR]

Privacy: modernize and improve Federal privacy laws, S5913 [2AU]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7435 [5DE], S7644, S7645 [6DE], S7714 [11DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7663, S7664, S7668, S7670, S7688 [6DE], S7692 [10DE]

——— allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), unanimous-consent request, S7664 [6DE]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S83–S87, S89–S95 [26JA]

——— disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), unanimous-consent agreement, S77 [24JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S2399 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2779), S2113 [27MR], S2115 [28MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S7652 [6DE]

Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S189, S191 [31JA], S307 [2FE], S1512, S1513, S1518, S1528 [8MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S6522–S6524 [20SE], S6986–S6989, S7016 [28NO]

——— solvency, S551 [13FE], S1770 [19MR], S2524 [19AP]

Sports: violation of Budget Control Act by legislation to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S6885–S6891 [26NO]

Taxation: make the Federal income tax system simpler, fairer, and more fiscally responsible (S. 727), S4838 [11JY]

——— rates, S6403 [19SE]

Transparency: increase, S881 [17FE], S1706 [15MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (S. 3713), S8507 [28DE]

Reports

Continuing Oversight of Regulatory Impediments to Job Creation—Job Creators Still Buried by Red Tape: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [25JY]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177–H4401 [28JN]

‘‘Ten Thousand Commandments’’: Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Competitive Enterprise Institute (excerpt), H5147 [24JY]

Reports filed

Baseline Reform Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 112–378), H218 [31JA]

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3581) (H. Rept. 112–380), H218 [31JA]

Building Better Business Partnerships Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3985) (H. Rept. 112–723), H7429 [21DE]

Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–689), H6273 [21SE]

Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 112–384), H373 [1FE]

Clean Up Government Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 112–688), H6273 [21SE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 112–423), H1641 [27MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Initiation or Intervention in Proceedings To Enforce Subpoenas Issued to Attorney General Holder: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Certain Subpoenas: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 112–553), H4155 [27JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 98, Disapprove the President’s Exercise of Authority To Increase the Debt Limit: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 112–365), H25 [17JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 778) (H. Rept. 112–667), H5922 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 112–385), H475 [3FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 112–383), H373 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 112–388), H511 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 738) (H. Rept. 112–616), H5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 112–623), H5290 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 841) (H. Rept. 112–708), H7359 [19DE]

Data Breach Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1408), S350 [6FE]

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1910) (S. Rept. 112–257), S8203 [19DE]

Early Stage Small Business Contracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4121) (H. Rept. 112–727), H7429 [21DE]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Equity in Government Compensation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1221) (H. Rept. 112–366), H25 [17JA]

Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 665) (H. Rept. 112–402), H965 [27FE]

Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4363) (H. Rept. 112–535), H3706 [15JN]

Federal Information Security Improvement: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4257) (H. Rept. 112–455), H2203 [26AP]

Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 112–241), S6947 [27NO]

GAO Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 237) (S. Rept. 112–159), S2655 [24AP]

GAO Mandates Revision Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3315) (S. Rept. 112–219), S6451 [19SE]

Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. 300) (H. Rept. 112–376), H186 [27JA]

Government Customer Service Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 112–534), H3706 [15JN]

Government Employee Accountability Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6016) (H. Rept. 112–686), H6273 [21SE]

Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 112–4631), H5859 [11SE]

Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 112–484), H2811 [16MY]

Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 112–181), S4950 [12JY]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4053) (H. Rept. 112–698), H6578 [30NO]

Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 379) (S. Rept. 112–201), S5976 [2AU]

Interagency Personnel Rotation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1268) (S. Rept. 112–235), S6744 [13NO]

Legally Binding Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3575) (H. Rept. 112–379), H218 [31JA]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 112–198), S5976 [2AU]

Midnight Rule Relief Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 112–513), H3404 [1JN]

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 675) (S. Rept. 112–251), S8071 [17DE]

Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 241), S8203 [19DE]

Permit Candidates for Federal Office To Designate an Individual Authorized To Disburse Campaign Funds in the Event of the Candidate’s Death: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 406) (H. Rept. 112–628), H5330 [30JY]

Postal Reform Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H25 [17JA]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 2309) (H. Rept. 112–363), H1803 [29MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 419), S2730 [25AP]

Recommend Finding of Attorney General Holder in Contempt of Congress for Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 112–546), H3981 [25JN]

Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H5130 [23JY]

Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4078) (H. Rept. 112–461), H2266 [27AP]

SEC Exemption of Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place Under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 112–344), H639 [8FE]

Sequester Replacement Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4966) (H. Rept. 112–469), H2565 [9MY]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Sequestration Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5872) (H. Rept. 112–577), H4683 [9JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2022: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 112–421), H1570 [26MR]

Small Business Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4118) (H. Rept. 112–726), H7429 [21DE]

Taxpayers Right To Know Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3609) (H. Rept. 112–635), H5524 [31JY]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 373) (H. Rept. 112–483), H2811 [16MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 743) (S. Rept. 112–155), S2545 [19AP]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 112–508), H3265 [30MY]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1307–H1359 [9MR], H5338–H5405 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Statements

Dallas Healthcare Policy Conference: Representatives Sessions, Burgess, Fleming, and Cassidy, E1138 [26JN]

Fair Market Values and the Budgetary Treatment of Federal Credit—Comment on Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ Release on H.R. 3581: Marvin Phaup, H539 [7FE]

Representative Dingell’s Criticism of Attorney General Holder Contempt of Congress Resolutions Vote in the House of Representatives: Brian A. Terry Family, H4166, H4407 [28JN]

Summaries

Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S. 1335), S4179 [14JN]

Surveys

Economic State of Small Business: American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority (organization), H5239 [25JY]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H1975 [18AP], H3101 [17MY], H3165 [22MY], H3575 [6JN], H3659 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 90, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, H314 [1FE]

H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1699–H1705 [28MR]

H. Res. 515, consideration of H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H46 [18JA]

H. Res. 516, express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance, H143 [24JA]

H. Res. 534, consideration of H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act and H.R. 3582, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H387 [2FE]

H. Res. 537, consideration of H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H486 [6FE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 3581, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H523 [7FE]

H. Res. 597, consideration of H. Con. Res. 112, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, H1654 [28MR]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 668, refer to the Court of Federal claims H.R. 5862, pay Quapay (O-Gah-Pah) Tribe of Oklahoma and its members for trust damages for mismanagement of assets, H7280 [19DE]

H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4418 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 706, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder, H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 708, consideration of H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4164 [28JN]

H. Res. 711, House of Representatives finding of Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4402 [28JN]

H. Res. 712, recommend against the House of Representatives finding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4177 [28JN]

H. Res. 718, disapprove of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Chairman Issa’s actions relative to certain ongoing criminal investigations and statements relative to Attorney General Holder, H4614 [29JN]

H. Res. 738, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act and H.R. 6082, Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, H5141 [24JY]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5302 [26JY]

H. Res. 778, consideration of H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations and consideration of H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5939 [13SE]

H. Res. 841, consideration of H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act and Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 66, Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Small Businesses Act, H7374 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 98, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, H54 [18JA]

H.J. Res. 117, continuing appropriations, H5949–H5953 [13SE]

H.R. 406, permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate’s campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate, H5743 [10SE]

H.R. 538, Government Customer Service Improvement Act, H5778 [11SE]

H.R. 665, Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act, H1401–H1403 [20MR]

H.R. 1734, Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), H495–H498 [6FE]

H.R. 2146, Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act, H2082–H2091 [25AP]

H.R. 2779, exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain SEC regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H1548 [26MR]

H.R. 3578, Baseline Reform Act, H419 [2FE]

H.R. 3835, extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees, H304 [1FE]

H.R. 4053, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, H6768–H6770 [13DE]

H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act, H5244–H5251 [25JY]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4257, Federal information security improvement, H2187–H2189 [26AP]

H.R. 4631, Government Spending Accountability (GSA) Act, H5776 [11SE]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 5872, Sequestration Transparency Act, H4920 [18JY]

H.R. 5913, DHS Accountability Act, H6434 [27NO]

H.R. 6016, Government Employee Accountability Act, H7324 [19DE]

H.R. 6324, Cutting Federal Unnecessary and Expensive Leasing (Cutting FUEL) Act, H6097 [19SE]

H.R. 6365, National Security and Job Protection Act, H5957 [13SE]

H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act, H7395–H7402 [20DE]

H.R. 6726, Congressional Pay Freeze and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H7521 [1JA]

S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, H5411 [31JY]

S. 743, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, S2978–S2985 [8MY], H6286, H6293–H6296 [28SE]

S. 1335, Pilot’s Bill of Rights, S4733–S4735 [29JN], H5100 [23JY]

S. 1409, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, S5896–S5898 [1AU]

S. 2065, Down Payment To Protect National Security Act, S324 [2FE]

S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act, S1736 [15MR]

S. 2202, Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act, S1738–S1740 [15MR]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2249, Senior Executive Service Reform Act, S2168–S2171 [28MR]

S. 2367, 21st Century Language Act, S3534 [23MY], H6656 [5DE]

S. 3315, GAO Mandates Revision Act, S6672 [21SE], H6771 [13DE]

S. 3664, allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order, S7686 [6DE]

S. 3676, Reducing Duplication Overseas Act, S7981 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) establishment, S1209, S1368 [1MR], H1143 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2259 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 39, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2265 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 40, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2326–S2333 [16AP]

S. Con. Res. 41, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2401–S2405 [17AP]

S. Con. Res. 42, setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022, S2833–S2840 [26AP]

S. Con. Res. 44, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S2971–S2977 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 52, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022, S5218–S5224 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 57, acknowledge census surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare, S5994 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 63, corrections in enrollment of S. 2367, 21st Century Language Act, S8140, S8152 [18DE], H7277 [19DE]

S. Res. 419, Public Service Recognition Week, S2398 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]

S. Res. 427, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 458, Dept. of Agriculture anniversary, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 555, support goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, S6345 [13SE], S6679 [21SE]

S. Res. 608, President’s Youth Council establishment, S7403 [4DE]

S.J. Res. 34, disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, S45 [23JA]

GOWDY, TREY (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2376, H2448 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H115 [23JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H1978 [18AP]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

——— require an abortion provider, before performing an abortion, to wait for a certain period (see H.R. 3802), H182 [25JA]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6328 [9NO]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1135 [1MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H1273 [7MR]

Census: celebrate release of 1940 census and commend Bureau of the Census and National Archives and Records Administration efforts to maintain information (see H. Res. 637), H2274 [27AP]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs relative to sex offender management and registration (see H.R. 3796), H160 [24JA]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transactions by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H27 [17JA]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H512 [6FE]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Energy: repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program (see H.R. 3306), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1808 [29MR]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see H. Res. 695), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H4158 [27JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H3807 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

——— require federally elected officials to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust (see H.R. 3639), H28 [17JA]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 4625), H2123 [25AP]

Health: repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 2206), H1846 [16AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H220 [31JA]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H5079 [19JY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1306 [8MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H1543 [22MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H2033 [19AP]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H1428 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H5078 [19JY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President (see H.R. 4093), H1016 [28FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 6185), H5290 [25JY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Representative Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr., Post Office, Ravenel, SC: designate (see H.R. 6379), H5922 [12SE]

Securities: revise requirements related to assets pledged by a surety (see H.R. 3534), H1017 [28FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Taxation: repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H1018 [28FE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H79 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1359 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (see H.R. 6620), H6578 [30NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (H.R. 6620), H6578 [30NO]

Remarks

Bureau of the Census: prohibit funding to enforce criminal penalty on individuals who choose not to participate in the American Community Survey, H2507 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), Senate amendment, H7491, H7492, H7493, H7495 [31DE]

——— funding, H2376 [8MY]

——— John. R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program funding through reductions in NASA Mars Next Decade Program funding, H2496, H2498 [9MY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H2494 [9MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), H5895 [12SE]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), H4163, H4413 [28JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H1565 [26MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H1565 [26MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: eliminate certain limitations on length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their children (H.R. 6620), H6647 [5DE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H51 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6183 [20SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2376 [8MY], H2494, H2496, H2498, H2507 [9MY]

——— prohibit funding to knowingly and willfully subvert congressional inquiries and investigations, H2494 [9MY]

Taxation: expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (H.R. 6169), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5540 [1AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 747), H5540 [1AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2774 [16MY]

Tributes

Hicks, Channing (Bo), H6471 [28NO]

Ross, Adam, H5536 [1AU]

GOYAL, DES R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5728 [31JY]

GRABILL, DAVID

Remarks in House

Northern California American Civil Liberties Union: Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]

GRACE, ALEXIS

Remarks in House

Memphis, TN: tribute to Emissaries of Memphis Music honorees, E514 [30MR]

GRACELY, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E415 [22MR]

GRACIE, WAYNE R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2813 [26AP]

GRADY, IESHA

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E741 [9MY]

GRAETTINGER, IA

Remarks in House

Johnston, Tiffany: National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Mentor Award recipient, E1432 [3AU]

GRAFTON, VT

Remarks in Senate

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

GRAFTON VILLAGE CHEESE CO.

Remarks in Senate

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

GRAHAM, LENWOOD, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E360 [9MR]

GRAHAM, LINDSEY (a Senator from South Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3791, S3797 [6JN], S3868 [7JN], S3917 [11JN], S3985 [12JN], S4159 [13JN], S4206 [14JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S170 [30JA], S184 [31JA], S323 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7042, S7113 [28NO], S7216, S7227, S7254 [29NO]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4727 [28JN]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2173 [28MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S538 [9FE], S1460 [7MR], S1544 [8MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1755 [15MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4830 [10JY], S4896, S4898 [11JY], S5048 [16JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5687 [30JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S2245 [29MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S3977 [12JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and replace sequester with other budget cuts (see S. 3482), S5976 [2AU]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and extending the Federal employee pay freeze (see S. 2065), S323 [2FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (see S. Res. 594), S6800 [14NO]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S5134 [18JY]

——— prohibit and deter theft of metal (see S. 3631), S6855 [15NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S496 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2186), S1576 [12MR] (see S. 2191), S1679 [14MR]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see S. 3612), S6625 [21SE]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S3839 [7JN]

——— require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5871 [1AU]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

——— prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China becomes a party to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3449), S5487 [26JY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S5085 [17JY]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see S. 20), S1089 [28FE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S4725 [28JN]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 2173), S2825 [26AP]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (see S. Res. 518), S6948 [27NO]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S3785 [6JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 451), S3042 [9MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 519), S5047 [16JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S495 [9FE]

——— repeal health insurance tax (see S. 1880), S7459 [5DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S1614 [13MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6342 [13SE]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 3512), S5977 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Senior citizens: provide higher-quality, lower-cost health care to seniors (see S. 2196), S1734 [15MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S1195 [1MR]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S3839 [7JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 1461), S1384 [5MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (see S. 2061), S261 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see S. 2390), S2821 [26AP]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule on the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment (see S.J. Res. 38), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: include areas off the coast of South Carolina in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program (see S. 3284), S3900 [11JN]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see S. 2176), S1540 [8MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3042 [9MY]

Letters

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into disclosure of identity and employment of Valerie Plame: several Senators (2003), S3941 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice appointment of special counsel to conduct investigation into scandals associated with criminal activities of Jack Abramoff: several Senators (2006), S3941 [12JN]

Remarks

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

Air Force: impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, S408, S409, S410 [9FE]

Appropriations: legislative process, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8471 [28DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7183, S7186 [29NO], S8328, S8329 [21DE]

Classified information: appoint a special counsel to investigate leaks of certain classified information, S5819 [1AU]

Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya (Senate, Select): establish (S. Res. 594), S6804 [14NO]

Corps of Engineers: port deepening projects funding, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8328, S8329 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7180, S7183, S7186 [29NO]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S4746, S4747 [29JN]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7180 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S3940, S3942 [12JN]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, S6571 [21SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S8568 [31DE]

Egypt: tribute to release of U.S. citizens, S1176, S1177, S1178 [1MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

Eximbank: limit financing to transactions subsidized by other countries or for which private sector financing is unavailable or prohibitively expensive, S3149 [15MY]

——— reauthorize, S1823 [20MR]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3149 [15MY]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6573, S6580 [21SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573 [21SE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8471 [28DE]

——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8471 [28DE]

Immigration: reform, S6570 [21SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S. Res. 380), S3256, S3257 [17MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S6577, S6578, S6581, S6601 [21SE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3255 [17MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent agreement, S3317 [21MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6253 [12SE]

——— U.S. policy, S6253 [12SE]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S4706 [28JN]

National security: impact of leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S5819 [1AU]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2616 [24AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2118 [28MR]

——— impact on Medicare funding, S2118 [28MR]

——— impact on tax burden, S4706 [28JN]

——— repeal, S2118 [28MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S288 [2FE]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4706 [28JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S2118 [28MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1823 [20MR]

Statements

Resignation of Ryan C. Crocker as Ambassador to Afghanistan: by, S3511 [23MY]

Tributes

DeMint, Senator, S7666 [6DE]

Frampton, John E., S845• [16FE]

Gross, Richard C., S2236• [29MR]

Meador, John D., II, S4745 [29JN]

Rawl, Ryan D., S4745 [29JN]

Thomas, Brad, S4745 [29JN]

GRAHAM, MARCUS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3870 [7JN]

GRAMBLING, LA

Remarks in House

Grambling State University: anniversary, E1430 [3AU]

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1430 [3AU]

GRAMITH, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E811 [16MY]

GRANADA HILLS, CA

Remarks in Senate

Granada Hills Charter High School: tribute to academic decathlon team, S3081 [10MY]

GRAND CANYON TOURISM JOBS PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4198), H1366 [16MR]

GRAND COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (see H.R. 4027), H725 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (H.R. 4027), H3712, H3713 [18JN]

Reports filed

Ute Indian Tribe and Utah State Institutional Trust Land Administration Land Exchange: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4027) (H. Rept. 112–509), H3362 [31MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4027, Ute Indian Tribe and the Utah State Institutional Trust Land Administration land exchange, H3712 [18JN]

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Remarks in House

Steelcase, Inc.: anniversary, E2042 [3JA]

GRANDSTAFF, BRUCE A.

Remarks in House

Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA: designate (H.R. 3197), H7330, H7331 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 3197, Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA, H7330 [19DE]

GRANGER, IA

Remarks in House

Theisen, Brandon A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1075 [19JN]

GRANGER, KAY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3061 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H2034 [19AP]

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see H. Res. 507), H115 [23JA]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4606 [28JN]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H641 [8FE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6536 [29NO]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H376 [1FE]

——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 6365), H5860 [11SE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 4295), H1811 [30MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H2134 [25AP]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H376 [1FE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H1209 [6MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H182 [25JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H1846 [16AP]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1808 [29MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2813 [16MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1847 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent from establishing health care provider standards of care in medical malpractice or medical product liability cases (see H.R. 816), H5526 [31JY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H1209 [6MR]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6765 [12DE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6284 [25SE]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H3363 [31MY]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H6578 [30NO]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3105 [17MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H1915 [17AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Remarks

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Congregation Ahavath Sholom, E1823• [28NO]

MICA Corp.: anniversary, E334• [7MR]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861• [3DE]

Reports filed

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, H2292 [7MY]

Tributes

Beauchamp, Clayton R., E1475• [11SE]

Gandy, Shirlee J. and Taylor, E1739• [13NO]

Hall, Representative, H6446 [27NO]

Hickman, Holt, E260• [28FE]

GRANNUM, COLVIN W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1806 [27NO]

GRANT, AMY

Remarks in House

Cecil Scaife Visionary Award: recipient, E1986 [21DE]

GRANT, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1449 [10SE]

GRANT, PEDRO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1275 [8MR]

GRANT, RICHARD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1365 [31JY]

GRANT, ROBERT C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1265 [7MR], E270 [28FE], E525 [16AP]

GRANT, ROBERT D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1378 [1AU]

GRANT COUNTY, NM

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

GRANT COUNTY, WA

Letters

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

GRANT REFORM AND NEW TRANSPARENCY (GRANT) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 112–484), H2811 [16MY]

GRANTS PASS, OR

Remarks in House

Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E749 [9MY], E1658 [25SE]

GRAPEVINE, TX

Remarks in House

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District: anniversary, E571 [18AP]

Unity Church in Grapevine: anniversary, E1472 [11SE]

GRASSLEY, CHUCK (a Senator from Iowa)

Addresses

Cedar Rapids, IA, Courthouse Dedication: David R. Hansen, S8036 [13DE]

Affidavits

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Sopuruchi V. Chukwueke, S5413 [25JY]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3792 [6JN], S3852 [7JN], S3986 [12JN], S4269, S4300 [19JN]

America Invents Act: correct and improve (H.R. 6621), S8512, S8517 [28DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8141 [18DE], S8462 [28DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S220 [31JA], S296 [2FE]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S1430, S1431 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6964, S6966 [27NO], S7071 [28NO], S7272 [29NO], S7294 [30NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (S. 3250), S8549 [30DE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3332, S3335 [21MY], S3430, S3455, S3456 [22MY], S3490, S3491, S3517 [23MY]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S6002, S6003, S6007 [2AU]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S1050 [27FE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2603 [23AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2093 [27MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1090 [28FE], S1463 [7MR]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4827 [10JY], S4894, S4899 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5519, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5579, S5591 [26JY], S5748, S5760 [31JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2865 [26AP]

Articles and editorials

Colleagues Call Rose a Good Choice for Federal Bench, Trish Mehaffey, Cedar Rapids (IA) Gazette, S6036 [10SE]

Rose Picked for Federal Bench, Trish Mehaffey, Cedar Rapids (IA) Gazette, S6035 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4726 [28JN]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 91), S567 [13FE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 2103), S3088 [10MY]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4419 [21JN]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Bankruptcy: make organization more efficient for small business debtors (see S. 2370), S2821 [26AP]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 1086), S1195 [1MR]

Budget: require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see S. 3228), S3516 [23MY]

Business and industry: increase penalties for economic espionage (see S. 678), S5732 [31JY]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S3631 [24MY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Contracts: implement controls on salaries of Government contractors by limiting reimbursement for excessive compensation equal to the pay of the President of the U.S. (see S. 2198), S1734 [15MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 1086), S1195 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S6457 [19SE]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see S. 1381), S6546 [20SE]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S1680 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see S. 2221), S1932 [21MR]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see S. 3551), S6627 [21SE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S1422 [6MR]

Education: enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 2148), S1194 [1MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S8204 [19DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see S. 3280), S5213 [19JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 42), S3729 [5JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU]

FDA: include devices in the postmarket risk identification and analysis system and expedite implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices (see S. 2193), S1733 [15MR]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5382 [25JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S1847 [20MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S261 [1FE]

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S3631 [24MY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1148 [29FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S4151 [13JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 504), S75 [24JA] (see S. 2173), S2825 [26AP]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S43 [23JA]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (see S. Res. 518), S7215 [29NO]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S5659 [30JY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S2924 [7MY]

——— extend reasonable cost contracts (see S. 1497), S3174 [15MY]

——— modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see S. 2125), S909 [17FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Res. 520), S5047 [16JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission and goals (see S. Res. 374), S614 [14FE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3234 [16MY]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3269), S6271 [12SE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8204 [19DE]

Patent Law Treaty: implement (see S. 3486), S5977 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S389 [7FE]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S850 [16FE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6107 [11SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S. 3397), S5133 [18JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: disapprove law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of the law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see S. Res. 628), S8589 [31DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S5134 [18JY]

SEC: enhance civil penalties under Federal securities laws (see S. 3416), S5257 [23JY]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 1086), S1195 [1MR]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Syria: condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S5213 [19JY]

Taxation: increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see S. 3594), S6545 [20SE]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see S. 3257), S4300 [19JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S4675 [27JN]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see S. Res. 482), S3781 [6JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3174 [15MY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2166 [28MR]

Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 3462), S5732 [31JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 3545), S6340 [13SE]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 3382), S4950 [12JY]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (see S. 2276), S2243 [29MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2201), S1734 [15MR]

Letters

FAA Sunsets Extension Act: by, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4767 [29JN]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: by, S5965 [2AU]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk and decisions and position on the death penalty: several organizations, S3885 [11JN]

Suitability of Andrew D. Hurwitz to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk: Andrea Lafferty, Traditional Values Coalition, S3884 [11JN]

——— Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life (organization), S3884 [11JN]

——— Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S3883 [11JN]

——— Jay A. Sekulow, American Center for Law & Justice, S3884 [11JN]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

——— Thomas McClusky, Family Research Council, S3884 [11JN]

Lists

Economic research studies on impact of tax rates on economic growth, S6841 [15NO]

Senators who would have voted against the confirmation of Andrew D. Hurwitz as circuit judge if there had been a rollcall vote, S4148 [13JN]

Memorandums

Violence Against Women Act Provision Clarifying Tribal Court Jurisdiction to Issue Protection Orders and Due Process: Jane M. Smith, Congressional Research Service, S2786 [26AP]

Press releases

Key Vote Alert—‘‘No’’ on the Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz: Heritage Action for America (organization), S3883 [11JN]

Privilege of the floor

Dishman, Lake, S1760 [15MR]

Lu, Yajuan, S7359 [3DE]

Remarks

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1983 [22MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4269 [19JN], S5366 [25JY], S5457 [26JY]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3831 [7JN]

——— economic impact of ethanol production, S5828 [1AU], S6326 [13SE]

——— make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (S. 2141), S1150 [29FE]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 2217), S1935 [21MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: economic impact of stimulus funding, S4434 [25JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S2460 [18AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5203 [19JY]

Armed Forces: report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, S5458 [26JY]

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5250 [23JY]

Baer, William J.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S8528 [30DE]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S2909 [7MY]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 3545), S6342 [13SE]

Bencivengo, Cathy A.: nomination to be district judge, S420 [9FE]

Berner, Richard B.: nomination to be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director, S6793 [14NO]

Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S411 [9FE]

Brodie, Margo Kitsy: nomination to be district judge, S1040 [27FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S822 [16FE]

——— deficit, S822 [16FE], S882 [17FE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S7321–S7323 [3DE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

Cedar Rapids, IA: dedication of U.S. courthouse, S8035 [13DE]

Chukwueke, Sopuruchi: relief (S. 285), S5412 [25JY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5850 [1AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S6778 [14NO]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S295, S296, S308 [2FE], S486 [9FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1964–S1966 [22MR]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1983 [22MR]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, S3491 [23MY], S4449 [25JN]

——— place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (S. 605), S680 [15FE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7372 [4DE]

——— ratify, S7372 [4DE]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S2760 [26AP]

Courts: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (S. 410), S1707 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit payments for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments, S4269 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: audit financial statements, S1672 [14MR]

——— provide for auditable financial statements, S6785–S6787 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S880 [17FE]

——— provide whistleblower protections for the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Act, S3468, S3491 [23MY]

Dept. of HUD: combat fraud, waste, and abuse at public housing authorities, S1706 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: Inspector General report on violations of hiring practices, S5458 [26JY]

——— investigate alleged policy which prohibits journalists from quoting or recording certain Dept. of Justice attorneys, S4933 [12JY]

——— Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion on authority of President Obama to make recess appointments, S149 [30JA]

——— release of report relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6585 [21SE]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S410–S412 [9FE], S1706 [15MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and refusal to provide administrative documentation to Congress, S6793 [14NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5203 [19JY]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: identify and relocate vehicles in the District of Columbia that are used for non-operational purposes for use as replacement of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy, S8261 [20DE], S8462 [28DE]

Drain, Gershwin A.: nomination to be district judge, S5928 [2AU]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (S. 2159), S1424 [6MR]

Drugs: address increase in synthetic drug use, S679 [15FE]

——— ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S4449 [25JN]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S2151 [28MR]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to sanction by court after failure to raise lack of subject matter jurisdiction as a reason to dismiss case, S2151 [28MR]

Durkin, Thomas M.: nomination to be district judge, S8064 [17DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6839 [15NO], S7737 [11DE], S7779 [12DE]

——— Federal Government control versus free enterprise, S4434 [25JN], S6326–S6329 [13SE]

——— impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S7737 [11DE]

——— promote global economic recovery through reduction in government spending and taxes, S4434 [25JN]

Elections: contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections, S881 [17FE]

FCC: investigation regarding approval of satellite spectrum access by LightSquared (company), S1706 [15MR], S3393 [22MY]

FDA: ensure safety and quality of medical products and enhance authorities, S3468 [23MY]

——— investigation into allegations of monitoring of protected communications of Federal employees suspected to be whistleblowers, S5074–S5076 [17JY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3491 [23MY], S3541 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3468 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 299), S6328 [13SE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), S1707 [15MR]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1712 [15MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (H.R. 5949), S8396 [27DE]

Foreign trade: establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture, S7653 [6DE]

Fowlkes, John T., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S4803 [10JY]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S887 [17FE]

Gerrard, John M.: nomination to be district judge, S24, S26 [23JA]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: assessment of statements made relative to the U.S. Constitution and comparisons made to certain other foreign constitutions, S2206 [29MR]

Government: increase transparency, S881 [17FE], S1706 [15MR]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (S. 3382), S4958–S4960 [12JY]

Grimm, Paul W.: nomination to be district judge, S7333 [3DE]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1712 [15MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S2760 [26AP]

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S3770 [6JN]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S3675 [4JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8462 [28DE]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: confirmation as circuit judge, S4148 [13JN]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S3881, S3882 [11JN], S3949, S3950 [12JN]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to decisions and position on the death penalty, S3881 [11JN]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to involvement in decisions on abortion as a law clerk, S3882 [11JN]

Hydroelectric power: encourage research and development of hydropower technologies, S3126 [14MY]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S5064 [17JY]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S4889 [11JY]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S5064 [17JY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7422 [5DE]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S557 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers indicted in State courts for actions related to protection of a victim of a violent crime to petition to remove case to Federal court (S. 2276), S2253 [29MR]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S2909 [7MY]

Lewis, Mary Geiger: nomination to be district judge, S4229 [18JN]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of political intelligence activities, S296, S308 [2FE], S486 [9FE], S1964–S1966 [22MR]

Mazur, Mark J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Tax Policy, S4668, S4685 [27JN], S5655 [30JY]

McNulty, Kevin: nomination to be district judge, S5005 [16JY]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S4736 [29JN], S6614–S6616 [21SE]

——— reform, S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7779 [12DE]

Medicare: reform, S7321–S7323 [3DE], S7779 [12DE]

Medine, David: nomination to be Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Chairman, unanimous-consent request, S8640 [2JA]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7653 [6DE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 462), S3236 [16MY]

National objectives: protect First Amendment rights of citizens, S5457 [26JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8064 [17DE]

Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2909 [7MY]

NIH: provide a deadline for issuance of regulations regarding clinical trial registration and report requirements, S3491 [23MY]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1983 [22MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S880–S882 [17FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA], S149–S151 [30JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S4939 [12JY], S5829 [1AU]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S2460 [18AP]

Olguin, Fernando M.: nomination to be district judge, S8064 [17DE]

Pai, Ajit Varadaraj: nomination to the FCC, S3393 [22MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1890, S1892 [21MR]

——— impact on Medicare funding, S1891 [21MR]

——— repeal, S1890, S1891, S1892 [21MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4736 [29JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, S3808 [7JN]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2460 [18AP]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S3541 [24MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2694 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2129 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: clarify Committee on Finance (Senate) vetting process relative to request for nominee’s tax returns, S6421 [19SE]

——— disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S149 [30JA]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S420 [9FE], S557 [13FE], S1040 [27FE], S1606–S1608 [13MR], S1671 [14MR], S1712 [15MR], S2151 [28MR], S2311 [16AP], S2909 [7MY], S3120 [14MY], S3315 [21MY], S3675 [4JN], S3770 [6JN], S4229 [18JN], S4609 [26JN], S4803 [10JY], S5005 [16JY], S5250 [23JY], S5647 [30JY], S5964 [2AU], S6036 [10SE], S7333 [3DE], S7446 [5DE], S8064 [17DE]

Rose, Stephanie M.: nomination to be district judge, S6035, S6036 [10SE]

Rosenbaum, Robin S.: nomination to be district judge, S4609 [26JN]

Rosenworcel, Jessica: nomination to the FCC, S3393 [22MY]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S3120 [14MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7653 [6DE]

Rutherford, Matthew S.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Financial Markets, S4668, S4685 [27JN], S5655 [30JY]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S6767 [14NO]

——— impact of partisanship, S557 [13FE], S4229 [18JN], S5250, S5251 [23JY]

——— legislative priorities, S1607 [13MR], S5845 [1AU]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S7411–S7414 [5DE]

Shea, Michael P.: nomination to be district judge, S7446 [5DE]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5250 [23JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4798–S4800 [10JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (S. 2201), S1737 [15MR]

——— extend production tax credit for nuclear power, S2130 [28MR]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S2129 [28MR], S4797, S4798 [10JY], S7717 [11DE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), unanimous-consent request, S5845 [1AU]

——— rates, S823 [16FE], S4798–S4800 [10JY], S4939 [12JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5850 [1AU], S6778 [14NO]

Thacker, Stephanie D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2312 [16AP]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S3120 [14MY]

Unemployment: rates, S823 [16FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), unanimous-consent request, S5845 [1AU]

——— reauthorize (S. 1925), S2762, S2785, S2787 [26AP], S5845 [1AU]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3315 [21MY]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5457 [26JY]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S2586 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: tribute for casting 11,000th vote, S6765–S6767 [14NO]

Reports

Hurwitz—The ‘‘The Architect’’ and ‘‘Lone Remaining Defender’’ of Roe v. Wade: Judicial Action Group, S3885 [11JN]

Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization and the SAVE Native Women Act: Jane M. Smith and Richard M. Thompson II, Congressional Research Service, S2787 [26AP]

Statements

Tribute to Representative Boswell, H6791 [13DE]

Texts of

S. 2141, make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter, S1150 [29FE]

S. 3545, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Tax Clarification Act, S6343 [13SE]

Tributes

Beckett, Mary K. (Katie), S3416 [22MY]

Buttry, Brandon, S6729 [13NO]

Fuller, John, S5419 [26JY]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8116 [18DE]

Morris, Taylor, S5250 [23JY]

Richardson, Joseph A., S6940 [27NO]

Riddick, Travis, S122• [26JA]

Ristau, Michael E., S5255 [23JY]

Shain, Robert B., S3081• [10MY]

Skalberg, James, Jr., S4815 [10JY]

GRAVELINE, ROBERT B.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

GRAVES, BARBARA KYDD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E920 [31MY]

GRAVES, BILL

Letters

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement, H4152 [27JN]

GRAVES, DWIGHT C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E132 [3FE]

GRAVES, SAM (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3620, H3621 [7JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3364 [31MY], H3471 [5JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H4864 [12JY]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (see H.R. 6582), H6578 [30NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal rule on nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6418), H6234 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4158 [27JN]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4685 [9JY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1916 [17AP]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1497 [21MR]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2447 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require new policies and procedures to address duplication and inefficient spending in the Federal grants process (see H.R. 4370), H1914 [17AP]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H4656 [29JN]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H4065 [26JN]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2329 [7MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5860 [11SE]

Foreign trade: require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 5513), H2320 [7MY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H2663 [11MY]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H5923 [12SE]

——— improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H5765 [10SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1367 [16MR]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H476 [3FE]

——— reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H1846 [16AP]

——— temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see H.R. 2497), H3808 [19JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2570 [9MY]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see H. Res. 702), H4158 [27JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4157 [27JN]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H2569 [9MY]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3363 [31MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 2418), H376 [1FE]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2320 [7MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1154 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

SBA: modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H1210 [6MR]

——— reform role of procurement center representatives in the Federal contracting acquisition process (see H.R. 3980), H1018 [28FE]

Small business: improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H1018 [28FE]

——— increase penalties for contracting fraud (see H.R. 4206), H1390 [19MR]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H966 [27FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H79 [18JA]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see H. Res. 701), H4158 [27JN]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H726 [14FE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H6318 [26OC]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H3976 [21JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5202 [24JY]

——— expedite consideration of comprehensive tax reform legislation (see H.R. 6169), H5328 [26JY]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H6152 [19SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5328 [26JY]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H6234 [20SE]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1543 [22MR]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H5711 [2AU]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2813 [16MY]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2072 [24AP]

——— prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H1154 [5MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H726 [14FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 6364), H6701 [11DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1273 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: prevent cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (see H.R. 6239), H5525 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 6052), H4603 [28JN]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H158 [24JA]

Foreign trade: improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 5393), H2317 [7MY]

National objectives: reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (see H.R. 4081), H943 [17FE]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (see H.R. 3851), H218 [31JA]

——— modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 3850), H218 [31JA]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6232 [20SE]

Tariff: Caramba fungicide (see H.R. 5399), H2318 [7MY]

——— clothianidin and bacillus firmus strain I–1582 mixtures (see H.R. 4695), H2124 [25AP]

——— clothianidin mixtures (see H.R. 4696), H2124 [25AP]

——— cyprosulfamide (see H.R. 4699), H2124 [25AP]

——— E-5-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol (see H.R. 5395), H2318 [7MY]

——— ethofumesate mixtures (see H.R. 4698), H2124 [25AP]

——— Fastac (see H.R. 4692), H2124 [25AP]

——— Frequency herbicide (see H.R. 4691), H2124 [25AP]

——— methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl) -N-methoxycarbanose (see H.R. 5396), H2318 [7MY]

——— 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (see H.R. 4700), H2124 [25AP]

——— pyraclostrobin (see H.R. 5397), H2318 [7MY]

——— pyrasulfotole, bromoxynil octanoate, and bromoxynil heptanoate mixtures, including application adjuvants (see H.R. 4697), H2124 [25AP]

——— spiromesifen mixtures (see H.R. 4694), H2124 [25AP]

——— 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3’,4’,5’- trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide (see H.R. 5394), H2318 [7MY]

——— topremazone (see H.R. 5398), H2318 [7MY]

——— 2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid (see H.R. 4693), H2124 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (H.R. 6575), H6310 [16OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: prevent cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (H.R. 6239), H5525 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (H.R. 6052), H4605 [28JN]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (H.R. 3816), H159 [24JA]

Foreign trade: improve trade promotion policies and programs (H.R. 5393), H2323 [7MY]

National objectives: reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (H.R. 4081), H944 [17FE]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (H.R. 3851), H219 [31JA]

——— modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (H.R. 3850), H219 [31JA]

Tariff: Caramba fungicide (H.R. 5399), H2324 [7MY]

——— clothianidin and bacillus firmus strain I–1582 mixtures (H.R. 4695), H2129 [25AP]

——— clothianidin mixtures (H.R. 4696), H2129 [25AP]

——— cyprosulfamide (H.R. 4699), H2129 [25AP]

——— E-5-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol (H.R. 5395), H2323 [7MY]

——— ethofumesate mixtures (H.R. 4698), H2129 [25AP]

——— Fastac (H.R. 4692), H2129 [25AP]

——— Frequency herbicide (H.R. 4691), H2129 [25AP]

——— methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl) -N-methoxycarbanose (H.R. 5396), H2323 [7MY]

——— 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (H.R. 4700), H2129 [25AP]

——— pyraclostrobin (H.R. 5397), H2323 [7MY]

——— pyrasulfotole, bromoxynil octanoate, and bromoxynil heptanoate mixtures, including application adjuvants (H.R. 4697), H2129 [25AP]

——— spiromesifen mixtures (H.R. 4694), H2129 [25AP]

——— 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3’,4’,5’- trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide (H.R. 5394), H2323 [7MY]

——— topremazone (H.R. 5398), H2324 [7MY]

——— 2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid (H.R. 4693), H2129 [25AP]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Small Business (House), E869 [18MY]

Economic climate for small businesses: Stephanie Rumford, Rumford Industrial Group, E1539• [14SE]

Remarks

Alshouse, Alex J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567• [18AP]

Anderson, Dan: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, E1556• [19SE]

Bradshaw, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613• [21SE]

Brand, Morgan: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1056• [18JN]

Brown, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75• [25JA]

Brown, Tom: Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc., Phoenix Community Achievement Leader Award recipient, E1341• [26JY]

Calton, Todd M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401• [21MR]

Carrollton, MO: anniversary of Carrollton Area Chamber of Commerce, E297• [1MR]

Catton, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1754• [14NO]

Cook, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318• [6MR]

Costanzo, David D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755• [14NO]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523• [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, E1992• [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2832 [17MY]

——— small business contracting reforms, E1992• [21DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3620, H3621 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives, H3620, H3621 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4125, H4126 [27JN]

Deters, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318• [6MR]

Duer, Jeffrey J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320• [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3471, H3472 [5JN]

Ewing, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297• [1MR]

FAA: Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for sports stadiums implementation funding, H4125, H4126 [27JN]

Fagerstone, Nathan V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E185• [14FE]

Goff, Kolby D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769• [15NO]

Greenfield, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940• [17DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4759, H4764 [10JY]

Independence, MO: Palmer Center recipient of National Institute for Senior Centers accreditation, E30• [18JA]

Jones, Leechia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in the Workplace award recipient, E1054• [18JN]

Jones, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75• [25JA]

Judah, Linda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1054• [18JN]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Entrepreneur Day, E1135• [26JN]

——— tribute to Staley High School football team, E32• [18JA]

Klender, Thomas W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E72• [25JA]

Kopp, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E399• [21MR]

Lanning, Richard L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E261• [28FE]

Matthews, Timothy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E400• [21MR]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

Moore, Jacob: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1753• [14NO]

Morgan, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E263• [28FE]

Nagorney, Samuel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74• [25JA]

Nelson, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E260• [28FE]

Nolting, Stephen D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320• [6MR]

Norris, Christi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Support Services award recipient, E1053• [18JN]

Oborny, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E73• [25JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4759, H4764 [10JY]

P’Pool, Zachary M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E568• [18AP]

Prussman, Lori: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1055• [18JN]

Rumford Industrial Group: tribute, E1539• [14SE]

Schmidling, Benjamin S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1930• [13DE]

Schmidling, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1931• [13DE]

Stein, Sara Summers: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1057• [18JN]

Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions, LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1051• [18JN]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1997 [19AP]

Taylor, Blake: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74• [25JA]

Taylor, Gregory B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E267• [28FE]

Thomas, Connor S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319• [6MR]

Thomas, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262• [28FE]

Tully, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1768• [15NO]

Votes: correction, H3691• [8JN]

——— position on missed, H458• [3FE], H5684• [2AU], H6024• [14SE], H7559• [1JA], E1034• [8JN], E1309• [24JY]

Ward, Jacob W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E887• [25MY]

Watson, Diane: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism award recipient, E1053• [18JN]

Watson, Saxton T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E269• [28FE]

Weston, MO: anniversary, E1525• [13SE]

Whitaker, Quinton C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567• [18AP]

Wilks, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74• [25JA]

Zink, Robert J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393• [20MR]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 112–554), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 112–729), H7435 [27DE]

Building Better Business Partnerships Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3985) (H. Rept. 112–723), H7429 [21DE]

Contracting Oversight for Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4206) (H. Rept. 112–728), H7429 [21DE]

Contractor Opportunity Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 112–725), H7429 [21DE]

Early Stage Small Business Contracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4121) (H. Rept. 112–727), H7429 [21DE]

Government Efficiency Through Small Business Contracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3850) (H. Rept. 112–720), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Advocate Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3851) (H. Rept. 112–721), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Opportunity Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 112–722), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4118) (H. Rept. 112–726), H7429 [21DE]

Small Business Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3987) (H. Rept. 112–724), H7429 [21DE]

Subcontracting Transparency and Reliability Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 112–731), H7435 [27DE]

Women’s Procurement Program Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 112–732), H7435 [27DE]

Tributes

Arter, Robert, E1476• [11SE]

Bar, Charles L., III, E51• [23JA]

Boswell, Representative, H6789 [13DE]

Caldwell, Simon, E1203• [9JY]

Carpenter, David, E1268• [18JY]

Cole, Jim, E566• [18AP]

Fisher, Dennis, E580• [18AP]

Fisher, Kent, E1901• [11DE]

Golden, Ed, E569• [18AP]

Hurlbert, Josh, E424• [22MR]

Koirtyohann, Barbara, E1880• [5DE]

Lyle, Joe, E557• [17AP]

Wright, Louie A., E43• [18JA]

GRAVES, TOM (a Representative from Georgia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H476 [3FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1742 [28MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H1807 [29MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H2134 [25AP]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H5202 [24JY]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3362 [31MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2134 [25AP]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Employment: require Federal contractors and other recipients of Federal funds to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification and permanently reauthorize the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6112), H5202 [24JY]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H2072 [24AP]

Federal-State relations: allow States and localities to return unused Federal grant funds to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3994), H2134 [25AP]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3267 [30MY]

Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H1807 [29MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H3733 [18JN]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H476 [3FE]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H1154 [5MR]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5079 [19JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2134 [25AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H2033 [19AP]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6199), H5291 [25JY]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6701 [11DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H2569 [9MY]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H5767 [10SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H4828 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H903 [16FE]

——— provide that the individual mandate shall not be construed as a tax (see H.R. 6334), H5766 [10SE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H903 [16FE]

——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 605), H2040 [23AP]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H1100 [29FE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H2072 [24AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H5923 [12SE]

——— establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, production, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other form of energy (see H.R. 1032), H5202 [24JY]

——— streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6680 [7DE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.J. Res. 118), H6062 [14SE]

——— prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1808 [29MR]

Taxation: allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 3819), H4605 [28JN]

——— amend extension of temporary employee payroll tax holiday to give individuals the choice of whether to participate (see H.R. 3551), H513 [6FE]

——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 3444), H3163 [18MY]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H2072 [24AP]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see H.R. 3877), H476 [3FE]

——— repeal certain tax increases (see H.R. 4064), H901 [16FE]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 3308), H2134 [25AP]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H476 [3FE]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H28 [17JA]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3171 [25MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H374 [1FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (H.R. 3867), H375 [1FE]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H733 [15FE]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1708 [28MR], H1774, H1785 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4426, H4427, H4429, H4430, H4431, H4432 [28JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), consideration (H. Res. 515), H49 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.J. Res. 118), H6176 [20SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3489 [6JN]

Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H1964, H1965, H1967 [18AP]

Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, H732 [15FE]

——— authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs (H.R. 7), H732 [15FE]

Unemployment: rates, H3489 [6JN]

Votes: correction, E211• [16FE]

——— position on missed, E1447• [7AU]

GRAVLEY, MILBURN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1737 [9NO]

GRAY, DAVID R.

Remarks in House

Horse Shoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to award recipients, E1916 [12DE]

GRAY, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7743 [11DE]

GRAY, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E9 [10JA]

GRAY, MARION

Remarks in House

French Legion of Honor: Medal of Chevalier recipient, E104 [1FE]

GRAY, WALTER D.

Proclamations

Walter D. Gray U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1539 [14SE]

GRAY, WILLIAM H., III (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E215 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1037 [27FE]

GRAY MARKET DRUG REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5853), H3166 [22MY]

GRAZING IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4234) (H. Rept. 112–533), H3706 [15JN]

GREAGOR, HOWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1689 [9OC]

GREAR, EFFIE C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E863 [18MY]

GREAT APE PROTECTION AND COST SAVINGS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 810), S8037 [13DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 810) (S. Rept. 112–242), S7302 [30NO]

GREAT BASIN COLLEGE

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

GREAT BRITAIN see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

GREAT LAKES ASSURANCE PROGRAM VERIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4162), H1272 [7MR]

GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404), H3713, H3714 [18JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Modification of Land Grant Patent Issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 404) (H. Rept. 112–433), H1844 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 404, Dept. of the Interior modification of a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, H3713 [18JN]

GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

Letters

Redesignate Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, as Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Western Aeronautical Test Range as Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H7487 [31DE]

GREATER CLEVELAND COMMUNITY SHARES (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1162 [27JN]

GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Community Foundations National Standards Board: National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]

GREATER LANSING BUSINESS MONTHLY (publication)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1055 [18JN]

GREATER ROCHESTER AREA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY (G.R.A.P.E.)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E138 [3FE], E182 [13FE]

GRECO, VICTOR F.

Remarks in House

UNICO National (organization): Marconi Science Award recipient, E347 [8MR]

GREECE

Articles and editorials

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, E112 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions

Independence: anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 627), H2031 [19AP] (see H. Res. 639), H2274 [27AP] (see H. Res. 650), H2645 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Alafoyiannis, Loula Loi: Association of Greek American Professional Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E1558 [19SE]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, E1389, E1391 [2AU]

Independence: anniversary, H1582 [27MR], E429 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E457 [27MR], E476 [28MR], E573 [18AP]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (H. Res. 627), E598 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Independence: anniversary (S. Res. 398), S1761 [15MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 398, independence anniversary, S1741, S1761 [15MR]

GREEK AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, E1794 [16NO]

GREELEY (CO) TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Reforms From Affordable Care Act Will Improve Access to Care, S4866 [11JY]

GREEN, ACKEEM P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1120 [21JN], E1471 [11SE]

GREEN, AL (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1623 [27MR]

Appointments

Donald M. Payne funeral attendees, H1828 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5079 [19JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H1017 [28FE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6807 [13DE]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1571 [26MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H2447 [8MY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see H.R. 3653), H1741 [28MR]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H6061 [14SE]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H1017 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3486), H3662 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5079 [19JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H2134 [25AP]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H966 [27FE]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 6257), H5628 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1543 [22MR]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3662 [7JN]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H6675 [5DE]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H376 [1FE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H1571 [26MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (see H.R. 3710), H1101 [29FE]

Disabled: provide certified trainers of service animals access to the same public transportation and public accommodations afforded disabled persons with service animals (see H.R. 1878), H3661 [7JN]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H6061 [14SE]

Employment: create an emergency jobs program (see H.R. 2914), H6304 [9OC]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H4158 [27JN]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 1781), H1101 [29FE]

——— prohibit trafficking (see H.R. 2554), H1017 [28FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 819), H159 [24JA]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H1915 [17AP]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3977 [21JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6318 [26OC]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5202 [24JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1916 [17AP]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1363 [13MR]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H441 [2FE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 3618), H2072 [24AP]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H1571 [26MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H4864 [12JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3707 [15JN]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5079 [19JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1135 [1MR]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1306 [8MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H1017 [28FE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1392 [19MR]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H1210 [6MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H6765 [12DE]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H3976 [21JN]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5860 [11SE]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 3522), H3700 [8JN]

Veterans: exclude certain pension payments from consideration as income relative to certain housing assistance (see H.R. 6361), H5923 [12SE]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H6807 [13DE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H4908 [17JY]

Virgin Islands: provide for direct appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court (see H.R. 6116), H4862 [12JY]

Voting: condemn passage of State legislation that unduly burdens the ability to vote and oppose any election law or proposed legislation that has a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 542), H640 [8FE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6304 [9OC]

——— prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 3316), H115 [23JA]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3317), H115 [23JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see H. Res. 460), H803 [15FE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 567), H1100 [29FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (see H.R. 6381), H5922 [12SE]

Minimum wage: provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 6076), H4655 [29JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans (H.R. 6381), H5923 [12SE]

Minimum wage: provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 2, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (H.R. 6076), H4656 [29JN]

Remarks

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, E1416• [3AU]

Black History Month: observance, H509 [6FE]

Crime: condemn senseless acts of violence, H1919 [18AP]

——— provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H1852 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H930 [17FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (H.R. 3298), H1554, H1555 [26MR], H1744 [29MR]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1522 [22MR], H1580 [27MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6379 [15NO], H6838 [18DE], E1874• [4DE]

FCC: preserve ability for effective and efficient communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions, H1623 [27MR]

——— provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1623 [27MR]

FRS: preserve privilege for information submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 4014), H1556 [26MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4783 [11JY]

Houston, TX: anniversary of AFL–CIO local chapter 716, E355• [8MR]

Israel: independence anniversary, E700• [27AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2487 [9MY]

Martin, Trayvon: condemn shooting death, H1501 [22MR]

Medicaid: funding, H819 [16FE]

Medicare: reform, H5933 [13SE]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, E1490• [12SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1381 [19MR], H1396 [20MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H347 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4783 [11JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H3589 [7JN]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1552, H1553 [26MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1375 [19MR]

Votes: position on missed, H7309• [19DE], E1220• [10JY], E1272• [18JY], E1589• [21SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H509 [6FE]

Women: health care for women, H1381 [19MR]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E41• [18JA]

Tributes

Clooney, George, H1401 [20MR]

Clooney, Nick, H1401 [20MR]

Hadnott, Delores Thomas, E655• [25AP]

Jefferson, Howard E., E1193• [29JN]

Jefferson, Robert C., E1180• [28JN]

McMillan, Doris B., E777• [10MY]

Nash, Bryon, H126 [24JA]

Payne, Donald M., H1193 [6MR]

Poindexter, Zeb F., Jr., E773• [10MY]

Roberson, J.J., E1340• [26JY]

GREEN, CHRISTINA-TAYLOR

Remarks in House

Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation: tribute to Birdies & Butterflies fundraiser, E1732 [2NO]

GREEN, CLAIRE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S136 [26JA], S1098 [28FE], S6284 [12SE]

GREEN, DONALD

Remarks in House

Santa Rosa, CA: tribute to opening of Santa Rosa Symphony Green Music Center, E1821 [28NO]

GREEN, DOUGLAS J.

Addresses

Leesburg, VA, War Memorial to Fallen Soldiers Dedication: John Epperly, E1711 [19OC]

Remarks in House

Leesburg, VA: dedication of war memorial to fallen soldiers, E1711 [19OC]

GREEN, GENE (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3901 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Texans Cement Supremacy in Division and Look Beyond, Tom Spousta, New York (NY) Times, E1969• [19DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H6397 [15NO]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H696 [13FE]

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer Post Office Building, Gainesville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6589), H6587 [3DE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H6505 [28NO]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 6055), H4603 [28JN]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H948 [21FE]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3808 [19JN]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4828 [11JY]

CBO: make all data and other information relating to the estimating of the cost of legislation available on its public website (see H.R. 6136), H4907 [17JY]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see H.R. 4390), H2072 [24AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2715 [15MY]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H641 [8FE]

Copyrights: adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting (see H.R. 6480), H6302 [5OC]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H221 [31JA]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2134 [25AP]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5712 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H1018 [28FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1912), H4685 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H696 [13FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1571 [26MR]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H1543 [22MR]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H2134 [25AP]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H187 [27JA]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 4091), H2569 [9MY]

——— establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H903 [16FE]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see H.R. 4083), H1154 [5MR]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 6155), H6535 [29NO]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H1154 [5MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6672), H6828 [17DE]

——— revise and expand the 340B Drug Pricing Program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2674), H1017 [28FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (see H.R. 3298), H1571 [26MR]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 3814), H945 [17FE]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H641 [8FE]

——— provide grants to the National Urban League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 683), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and the feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 3792), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify role in providing a benefit or service related to the interment or funeral of a veteran (see H.R. 2720), H5526 [31JY]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1642 [27MR]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H2134 [25AP]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H2813 [16MY]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 329), H220 [31JA]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H5766 [10SE]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 2505), H6578 [30NO]

Education: increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 2226), H2072 [24AP]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see H.R. 4273), H1739 [28MR]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H26 [17JA]

——— establish certification system for the validity of credits to comply with the renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6444), H6230 [20SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 631), H966 [27FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 327), H1100 [29FE]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H966 [27FE]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H3363 [31MY]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H5526 [31JY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5526 [31JY]

——— provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H5711 [2AU]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1099 [29FE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H2288 [27AP]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H6675 [5DE]

——— extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H5331 [30JY]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5713 [2AU]

Health care facilities: protect interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in certain class action lawsuits and Dept. of Justice actions (see H.R. 2032), H1915 [17AP]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3482 [5JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H966 [27FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1274 [7MR]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H1154 [5MR]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H1391 [19MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H3267 [30MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H376 [1FE]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 5800), H3102 [17MY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H28 [17JA]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H966 [27FE]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1306 [8MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 4120), H6623 [4DE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5712 [2AU]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 2954), H5202 [24JY]

NASA: preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 6491), H6274 [21SE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H4605 [28JN]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 238), H5767 [10SE]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2570 [9MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take action to obtain Russia’s full compliance with commitments under the protocol on their accession to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 6149), H5293 [25JY]

Petersburg National Battlefield: modify boundary (see H.R. 1296), H2072 [24AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H4157 [27JN]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H3267 [30MY]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H115 [23JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4606 [28JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5079 [19JY]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H696 [13FE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see H.R. 3352), H2329 [7MY]

——— encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 5542), H4908 [17JY]

——— exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 1533), H159 [24JA]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend rule disregarding tax refunds in the administration of Federal or federally-assisted programs (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property (see H.R. 4847), H2204 [26AP]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4157 [27JN]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H6069 [18SE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5078 [19JY]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H5078 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H1135 [1MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H79 [18JA]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H1017 [28FE]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vicksburg National Military Park: authorize acquisition of core battlefield land at Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and Raymond, MS, for addition (see H.R. 2083), H2033 [19AP]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H1544 [22MR]

——— promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H1497 [21MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Tariff: brodifacoum (see H.R. 4705), H2124 [25AP]

——— chloroacetone (see H.R. 4704), H2124 [25AP]

——— fludioxonil (see H.R. 4708), H2124 [25AP]

——— mandipropamid (see H.R. 4706), H2124 [25AP]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile (see H.R. 4707), H2124 [25AP]

——— paclobutrazol (see H.R. 4703), H2124 [25AP]

——— para-methoxyphenol (see H.R. 4919), H2205 [26AP]

——— paraquat and emetic mixtures (see H.R. 4702), H2124 [25AP]

——— phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped (see H.R. 4922), H2205 [26AP]

——— propiconazole (see H.R. 4701), H2124 [25AP]

——— tertiobutyl catechol flakes (see H.R. 4921), H2205 [26AP]

——— yttrium phosphate and cerium phosphate mixtures or coprecipitates (see H.R. 4920), H2205 [26AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain State foster care program payments made to the biological parents of disabled children (see H.R. 4111), H1100 [29FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Tariff: brodifacoum (H.R. 4705), H2130 [25AP]

——— chloroacetone (H.R. 4704), H2130 [25AP]

——— fludioxonil (H.R. 4708), H2130 [25AP]

——— mandipropamid (H.R. 4706), H2130 [25AP]

——— 1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile (H.R. 4707), H2130 [25AP]

——— paclobutrazol (H.R. 4703), H2129 [25AP]

——— para-methoxyphenol (H.R. 4919), H2210 [26AP]

——— paraquat and emetic mixtures (H.R. 4702), H2129 [25AP]

——— phosphoric acid, lanthanum salt, cerium terbium-doped (H.R. 4922), H2210 [26AP]

——— propiconazole (H.R. 4701), H2129 [25AP]

——— tertiobutyl catechol flakes (H.R. 4921), H2210 [26AP]

——— yttrium phosphate and cerium phosphate mixtures or coprecipitates (H.R. 4920), H2210 [26AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain State foster care program payments made to the biological parents of disabled children (H.R. 4111), H1100 [29FE]

Inscriptions

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Magnolia Park, TX, Texas Historical Marker, E193• [15FE]

Obituaries

Chan, Chiu Moon: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E949• [1JN]

Gallegos, Mario, Jr.: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E1797• [16NO]

McPherson, Harry C., Jr.: New York (NY) Times, E349• [8MR]

Remarks

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1640• [21SE]

American Bureau of Shipping: anniversary, E92• [31JA]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E283• [29FE]

——— U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E1727• [26OC]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2626• [10MY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (H.R. 3596), H3751 [19JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3751 [19JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General Holder (H. Res. 706), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4168 [28JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6265• [21SE]

DAN-LOC Bolt & Gasket (company): tribute, H1980 [19AP]

Democratic Party: support Make It in America plan, H5022 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3136• [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6014 [14SE]

——— phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), consideration (H. Res. 779), H5936 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6672), H7292 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H772 [15FE]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H644 [9FE]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (H.R. 4273), H5604 [1AU]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H1980 [19AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), E953• [1JN]

EPA: allow for the distribution, sale, and consumption of remaining inventories of over-the-counter chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) epinephrine inhalers (H.R. 6190), E1937• [17DE]

——— establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), E1493• [12SE]

——— prohibit consideration of feasibility and cost in revising and supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone, H3901, H3902 [20JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), H2481• [9MY]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), H1616• [27MR]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, E927• [31MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (H.R. 5651), E927• [31MY]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5740), Senate amendment, E932• [31MY]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), E592• [19AP]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (H.R. 4105), H1173• [6MR]

Galveston Bay Foundation: anniversary, E1141• [26JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), E592• [19AP]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, E592• [19AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1455 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4728 [10JY]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 711), consideration (H. Res. 708), H4168 [28JN]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 779), H5936 [13SE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 716, E305• [1MR]

——— Port of Houston dredging project funding, E953• [1JN]

——— tribute to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, E298• [1MR]

——— tribute to League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund, E1434• [3AU]

Houston Texans (football team): tribute, E1969• [19DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2692• [15MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5578• [1AU]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, E1784• [16NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2490• [9MY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E915• [31MY]

Journal: question of approval, H1979 [19AP]

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391• [20MR]

Magnolia Park, TX: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church recipient of an official Texas Historical Marker, E193• [15FE]

Maritime Administration: prohibit exemption from Federal Acquisition Regulations and disposal of National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels using less than open and transparent competition, H3136• [18MY]

Medicare: provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (H.R. 1386), E1640• [21SE]

NASA: consolidation of Arc Jet facilities, H2503 [9MY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2777• [16MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H6265• [21SE]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements, E1031• [8JN]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4728 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1455 [21MR]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4162 [28JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3890•, H3901, H3902 [20JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6265• [21SE]

Rice University: anniversary, E1230• [11JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), E592• [19AP]

San Jacinto College: anniversary, E418• [22MR]

——— receipt of grant to fund collaborative programs with local secondary school districts to increase college readiness and completion of post-secondary education courses, E418• [22MR]

San Jacinto Day: observance, H2042 [24AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2503 [9MY]

Syria: impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H5578• [1AU]

Taxation: increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements, E1031• [8JN]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H2001• [19AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), E1031• [8JN]

Texas Independence Day: observance, H1219 [7MR], E292• [1MR]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify project labor agreement for Texas relative to TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline construction, H772 [15FE]

University of Houston: anniversary of Center for Mexican American Studies, E1683• [5OC]

——— tribute to Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, E606• [19AP]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2777• [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2777• [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H752• [15FE], H1113• [1MR], H1452• [21MR], H2010 [19AP], H2491• [9MY], H3945• [21JN], H4711• [10JY], H6120• [19SE], H6855 [18DE], E1042• [12JN]

Tributes

Brooks, Jack, H6662 [5DE]

Chan, Chiu Moon, E949• [1JN]

Gallegos, Mario, Jr., E1797• [16NO]

McPherson, Harry C., Jr., E349• [8MR]

Montgomery, Cleothus, E1562• [19SE]

Vasquez, Margarito Cano (Gunny), E343• [8MR]

GREEN, JENNIFER D. SPICER

Obituaries

Personal, S6504 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6504 [20SE]

GREEN, MARTHA

Remarks in House

Redlands, CA: Congregation Emanu El Tzedakah Award recipient, E904 [30MY]

GREEN, MAUREEN

Remarks in House

Santa Rosa, CA: tribute to opening of Santa Rosa Symphony Green Music Center, E1821 [28NO]

GREEN, STEVEN D., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E156 [7FE]

GREEN BAY, WI

Remarks in Senate

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: anniversary, S6262 [12SE]

GREEN BAY PACKERS (football team)

Articles and editorials

Young Adam Merchant, Teenager Fighting Cancer, Gives NY Giants Inspired Pep Talk Before Rout of Green Bay Packers, S7301 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Kramer, Jerry: endorse Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, E1148 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Kramer, Jerry: endorse Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, S3898 [11JN]

GREEN COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Xenia, OH: tribute to American Veterans Traveling Tribute mobile memorial, E1865 [4DE]

GREEN LAKE, WI

Remarks in House

Green Lake School District: tribute for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

GREENBELT, MD

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6620 [21SE]

GREENBERG, SANFORD AND SUSAN

Remarks in Senate

Health: establishment of Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize To End Blindness by 20/20, S7790, S7791 [12DE]

GREENBERG, STUART J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1069 [19JN]

GREENBERG, WILLIAM S.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8375 [21DE]

GREENBURY, JESSICA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E814 [16MY]

GREEN-BYRD, DANIELLE

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768 [10MY]

GREENE, CHARLES H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1888 [7DE]

GREENE, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E202 [15FE]

GREENE, MICHELLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E395 [20MR]

GREENE, MILTON B. (DUKE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E209 [16FE]

GREENE, TREVOR

Remarks in House

MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals: National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1579 [20SE]

GREENE COUNTY, MO

Remarks in Senate

Meyer, Duane: Greene County, MO, Historical Society Life Time Achievement Award recipient, S6735 [13NO]

GREENE COUNTY, MO, HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in Senate

Meyer, Duane: Greene County, MO, Historical Society Life Time Achievement Award recipient, S6735 [13NO]

GREENEBAUM, MARLENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E310 [5MR]

GREENERT, JONATHAN W.

Letters

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7144 [29NO]

GREENFIELD, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940 [17DE]

GREENHOUSE EFFECT see Ecology and Environment

GREENSBORO, NC

Remarks in House

Brady Services, Inc.: anniversary, E908 [30MY]

Northern Guilford High School: tribute to football team, E103 [1FE], E1966 [19DE]

Walter H. Page High School: tribute to football team, E106 [1FE]

GREENSBORO, VT

Remarks in Senate

Circus Barn, Inc.: anniversary of Circus Smirkus, S1730 [15MR]

GREENSPAN, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1532 [14SE]

GREENVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Greenville Elementary School: tribute to students and staff, E981 [5JN]

GREENVILLE, MS

Remarks in House

Elks Serene Lodge 567: anniversary, E1768 [15NO]

Greenville Industrial College: tribute, E483 [29MR]

GREENVILLE, NC

Remarks in House

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

GREENVILLE INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E483 [29MR]

GREENVILLE (SC) NEWS

Articles and editorials

Fallen Soldiers, Families Are Heroes, E1213 [9JY]

GREENWALT, SOPHIA

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: Everyday Hero Award recipient, E754 [9MY]

GREENWICH, CT

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

GREENWOOD, JAMES C.

Letters

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7294 [19DE]

GREENWOOD, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1708 [19OC]

GREENWOOD, MS

Remarks in House

Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc.: tribute, E197 [15FE]

GREGOIRE, CHRISTINE (Governor of Washington)

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2480 [9MY]

GREGORIUS, ROBIN

Remarks in House

SBA: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831 [17MY], E947 [1JN]

GREGORY, COLT

Remarks in House

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

GREGORY, KRISTIE JOHNSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4607 [29JN]

GREGORY, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1071 [19JN]

GRENADA

Reports filed

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

GRESKY, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E551 [17AP]

GREYSTONE SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]

GRIFFIN, ANTHONY H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E609 [23AP]

GRIFFIN, CLAIRE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S606 [14FE]

GRIFFIN, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1928 [13DE]

GRIFFIN, FAYE

Remarks in House

West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO: Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]

GRIFFIN, GEORGE W. (G.W.)

Articles and editorials

George Washington ‘G.W.’ Griffin—Owner of Laurel Grocery Company, S6424 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E38 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6423 [19SE]

GRIFFIN, GLORIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1453 [10SE]

GRIFFIN, JERRY

Remarks in House

Louise, MS: tribute to Griffin Auto Repair Shop (business), E1840 [29NO]

GRIFFIN, RICHARD F.

Bills and resolutions

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

——— exercise of recess appointment power during a congressional recess of less than 3 days (see H. Res. 604), H1805 [29MR]

Letters

Constitutionality of Presidential appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days: several Senators, S317 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, H38, H74–H76 [18JA], H519 [7FE], H677–H680 [9FE]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S24–S26 [23JA], S87–S89, S113 [26JA], S149 [30JA], S179 [31JA], S286, S316–S318 [2FE], S833 [16FE], S1640 [14MR], S4439 [25JN]

GRIFFIN, THOMAS H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1808 [27NO]

GRIFFIN, TIFFANY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3457 [22MY]

GRIFFIN, TIM (a Representative from Arkansas)

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House), H928 [17FE]

Articles and editorials

Newspaper Celebrates 25 Years, Eileen Feldman, Jacksonville (AR) Arkansas Leader, E509• [29MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H476 [3FE]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1498 [21MR]

Air Force: limit authority to retire or transfer certain aircraft of the Air National Guard (see H.R. 6690), H7423 [20DE]

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see H. Res. 507), H441 [2FE]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H6234 [20SE]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3977 [21JN]

——— encourage commercial air carriers to provide certain benefits to members traveling on official military orders and are being deployed or are returning from an overseas deployment (see H. Con. Res. 60), H28 [17JA]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H803 [15FE]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 186), H6312 [19OC]

——— support designation of ‘‘Initial Success or Total Failure’’ as official motto of explosive ordnance disposal organizations (see H. Res. 624), H3405 [1JN]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Bankruptcy: increase maximum pay for services rendered by trustees and repeal trustee administration of certain employee pension plans (see H.R. 6349), H6001 [13SE]

——— require disclosure by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos and filing of such reports (see H.R. 4369), H5923 [12SE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5923 [12SE]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H78 [18JA]

——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 3844), H218 [31JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H3700 [8JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H3177 [29MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2135 [25AP]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H6622 [4DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H6397 [15NO]

——— require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H3577 [6JN]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see H.R. 4045), H1847 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see H.R. 6118), H5766 [10SE]

——— eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H6535 [29NO]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H5923 [12SE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3700 [8JN]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H6152 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3261), H116 [23JA]

——— prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4200), H1808 [29MR]

——— revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4051), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of State: require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure Federal oil and natural gas lease sales occur, eliminate redundant leasing bureaucracy, and provide leasing certainty (see H.R. 4382), H3481 [5JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 4381), H3578 [6JN]

——— streamline the application for permits to drill process and increase funds for energy project permit processing (see H.R. 4383), H3481 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H182 [25JA]

——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H3734 [18JN]

——— require consideration of veterans before non-veterans for departmental employment in the competitive service (see H.R. 6372), H6323 [2NO]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H5860 [11SE]

——— amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H803 [15FE]

——— require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H3481 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 4377), H2813 [16MY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see H.R. 4155), H4158 [27JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H1915 [17AP]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2647 [10MY]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H3915 [20JN]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2900), H2033 [19AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 13), H2648 [10MY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H6307 [12OC]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6152 [19SE]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 4105), H1135 [1MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H1847 [16AP]

Health: repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H7425 [20DE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Housing: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (see H.R. 2446), H2033 [19AP]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H6233 [20SE]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H6001 [13SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H6304 [9OC]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H4685 [9JY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H948 [21FE]

——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H6280 [21SE]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H1978 [18AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2810), H5860 [11SE]

Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 498), H4864 [12JY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H512 [6FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H5630 [1AU]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H115 [23JA]

——— create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 6446), H7264 [18DE]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6302 [5OC]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6469 [27NO]

——— establish a program to provide incentive payments to participating beneficiaries who voluntarily establish and maintain better health (see H.R. 6232), H5524 [31JY]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H5766 [10SE]

——— repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H6397 [15NO]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H5923 [12SE]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H6302 [5OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H5712 [2AU]

Members of Congress: clarify whether a House Member is subject to a deduction in pay due to absence by defining absent as missing any vote held in the House on a given day (see H.R. 6085), H5079 [19JY]

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H513 [6FE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H1978 [18AP]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: provide certain exemptions relative to taking of migratory game birds (see H.R. 6665), H6806 [13DE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H4605 [28JN]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1112), H3404 [1JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 624), H3405 [1JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4864 [12JY]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 1111), H5130 [23JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office (see H.R. 4186), H4686 [9JY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H3481 [5JN]

——— protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 668), H115 [23JA]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H4158 [27JN]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see H.R. 4607), H2447 [8MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5079 [19JY]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1306 [8MR]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 718), H220 [31JA]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2072 [24AP]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H3363 [31MY]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6250, 6267), H5766 [10SE]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 8), H5328 [26JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 4336), H3105 [17MY]

——— increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H5009 [18JY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H7264 [18DE]

——— make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends (see H.R. 3091), H1741 [28MR]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H694 [9FE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H6151 [19SE]

——— prohibit requirement that taxpayers reconcile amounts relative to reportable payment transactions to amounts related to gross receipts and sales (see H.R. 3877), H1367 [16MR]

——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions and return previously distributed funds for deficit reduction (see H.R. 5912), H3660 [7JN]

——— provide exception to additional estate tax for severance of standing timber harvested consistent with a forest management plan (see H.R. 6439), H7360 [19DE]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 2382), H5923 [12SE]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H5078 [19JY]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4656 [29JN]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H2329 [7MY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5860 [11SE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H1847 [16AP]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6318 [26OC] (see H.R. 333), H6312 [19OC]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see H.R. 4115), H3267 [30MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3915 [20JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H79 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 4078), H943 [17FE]

Labor unions: require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (see H.R. 6322), H5706 [2AU]

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (see H.R. 3870), H374 [1FE]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (see H.R. 3869), H374 [1FE]

Taxation: repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6279), H5704 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H944 [17FE]

Labor unions: require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (H.R. 6322), H5710 [2AU]

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (H.R. 3870), H375 [1FE]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (H.R. 3869), H375 [1FE]

Taxation: repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 6279), H5708 [2AU]

Letters

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4874 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4874 [17JY]

Lists

Rotary Club of Little Rock, AR, veterans, E859• [18MY]

Remarks

Arkansas Nurses Association: anniversary, E1879• [5DE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1651 [28MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H957, H958, H962 [27FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (H.R. 1775), H5795 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3016 [17MY]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), H4873, H4874 [17JY]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H959, H961, H962 [27FE]

——— importance of job creation, H957, H958, H959, H960, H961, H962 [27FE]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H1938 [18AP]

Government regulations: clarify procedure for considering requests for Presidential waivers from any regulatory freeze, H5269, H5270 [25JY]

——— exempt clean drinking water regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5252 [25JY]

——— exempt patent application process regulations from any regulatory freeze, H5265 [25JY]

——— exempt Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation from any regulatory freeze, H5267 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations pertaining to privacy from any regulatory freeze, H5253 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that promote energy efficiency from regulatory freeze, H5259 [25JY]

——— exempt regulations that protect the public from extreme weather events from regulatory freeze, H5260 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H960 [27FE], H5237, H5252, H5253, H5259, H5260, H5265, H5267, H5269, H5270, H5271 [25JY]

——— require attorneys fees or costs be paid from administrative budget of regulatory agency if a small business substantially prevails in lawsuit on a regulatory action taken during regulatory freeze, H5271 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1938 [18AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1384, H1385, H1386, H1387, H1388 [19MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4819 [11JY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6191 [20SE], H6551 [30NO]

Jacksonville (AR) Arkansas Leader: anniversary, E508• [29MR]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, H1264 [7MR]

——— tribute to MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History ‘‘Vietnam—America’s Conflict’’ exhibit, E1347• [26JY]

——— tribute to Rotary Club of Little Rock veterans, E858• [18MY]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112• [21JN]

Medicare: reform, H1384, H1385, H1386, H1387, H1388 [19MR], H1651 [28MR]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, E937• [31MY]

Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office, Rose Bud, AR: designate (H.R. 3870), H5111 [23JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, H1567, H1568 [26MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4819 [11JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1384, H1385, H1386, H1387, H1388 [19MR]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H1567, H1568 [26MR]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3820 [20JN]

——— national energy policy, H957, H958 [27FE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H1938 [18AP]

Sidney ‘Sid’ Sanders McMath Post Office Building, Little Rock, AR: designate (H.R. 3869), H7334 [19DE]

Taxation: reform the Federal tax code, H960, H962 [27FE]

Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3016 [17MY]

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to women’s basketball team, H1291 [8MR]

Votes: position on missed, H2051• [24AP], E1031• [8JN], E1090• [20JN], E1997• [21DE], E2038• [2JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2062 [24AP], H3731 [18JN], H6763 [12DE], H6826 [17DE]

Tributes

Bakke, Dan F., E1097• [20JN]

Bowmaster, Jason, E500• [29MR]

DiMatteo, Daniel, E500• [29MR]

Helms, Leon, E81• [27JA]

Jones, Donald, E500• [29MR]

Meek, Jeffrey, E1239• [12JY]

Tinsley, Michael, E1337• [26JY]

GRIFFITH, ANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1204 [9JY]

GRIFFITH, H. MORGAN (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4141 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H1134 [1MR]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H5131 [23JY]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H2647 [10MY]

Armed Forces: prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1285), H3807 [19JN]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 3785), H1135 [1MR]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H6152 [19SE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H5711 [2AU]

CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H4157 [27JN]

Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed (see H.R. 4153), H5712 [2AU]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

CPSC: designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 4212), H5712 [2AU]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H1101 [29FE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 6288), H5704 [2AU]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H5328 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: construct a reinforced fence along a certain length of the U.S.-Mexico border and gain operational control over such border (see H.R. 1091), H2715 [15MY]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a review of forms related to obtaining workers’ compensation benefits under the Federal Black Lung Benefits Program (see H.R. 4298), H2647 [10MY]

——— prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of the Interior: include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012–2017 (see H.R. 3882), H439 [2FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H1642 [27MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H3981 [25JN]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 6172), H5200 [24JY]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1978 [18AP]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1274 [7MR]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

FERC: minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses (see H.R. 3663), H572 [7FE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H6062 [14SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 3586), H4157 [27JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3700 [8JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1100 [29FE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1101 [29FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2448 [8MY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H3481 [5JN]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H5766 [10SE]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2447 [8MY]

——— recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H6069 [18SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H6234 [20SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H5766 [10SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H4656 [29JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1135 [1MR]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H5711 [2AU]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H5711 [2AU]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H4158 [27JN]

——— promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H5712 [2AU]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H5767 [10SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H1642 [27MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1807 [29MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H6234 [20SE]

Postal Service: suspend bonus authority for certain postal officials in any year in which a postal retail facility or mail processing facility is closed (see H.R. 4270), H1641 [27MR]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H27 [17JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2715 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5712 [2AU]

Sports: recognize hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters and shooters, industry, State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies for restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources (see H. Res. 801), H6680 [7DE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5712 [2AU]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H5711 [2AU]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H3363 [31MY]

Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H1101 [29FE]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H3578 [6JN]

——— terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H5712 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H1641 [27MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (H.R. 4269), H1641 [27MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2818, H3080 [17MY]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H3080 [17MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD: prohibit funding for grants under the Dept. of Transportation livable communities program and the Dept. of HUD sustainable communities program, H4141 [27JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4141 [27JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H961, H962 [27FE]

——— importance of job creation, H957, H961, H962 [27FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H961 [27FE]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H367 [1FE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H957 [27FE]

Powers, Francis G.: Silver Star recipient, E1092• [20JN]

Tributes

Battel, Philip, H7576 [2JA]

Bowling, Clyde W., E172• [9FE]

Conrad, T.J., H956 [27FE]

Jervey, Thora, E162• [8FE]

Lawrence, Richard L., E467• [28MR]

Morris, Howard C., E690• [27AP]

Mullins, Steven A., E1093• [20JN]

Pace, Gerald M., Sr., E649• [25AP]

Prior, David J., E146• [6FE]

Sheffey, Dorothy Hall Fowler, E30• [18JA]

Starnes, Bill R., E1500• [12SE]

Wampler, William C., H3275 [31MY]

Wells, M.L. (Pug), E351• [8MR]

Williams, Glen, E1760• [15NO]

GRIFFITH, TOM

Remarks in House

Issaquah, WA: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E766 [10MY], E1053 [18JN]

GRIFFITH, WENDELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1060 [18JN]

GRIFFITHS, DOUGLAS M.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4298 [19JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

GRIJALVA, RAÚL M. (a Representative from Arizona)

Amendments

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1392 [19MR], H1415 [20MR]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3781 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988 [28FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4847 [12JY]

Minnesota: expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5884 [12SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1883 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle (see H.R. 3704), H221 [31JA]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1543 [22MR]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 3359), H1210 [6MR]

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see H.R. 3787), H77 [18JA]

Arizona: anniversary of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 100), H726 [14FE] (see H. Res. 551), H802 [15FE]

Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H2813 [16MY]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2648 [10MY]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2814 [16MY]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H221 [31JA]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H3105 [17MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Brubeck, David W.: tribute (see H. Res. 831), H6806 [13DE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H6469 [27NO]

——— establish a pilot program to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by partnering world-class entrepreneurs with Federal agencies (see H.R. 6119), H6280 [21SE]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H376 [1FE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 6216), H5326 [26JY]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H5526 [31JY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Census: acknowledge surveys and information derived from those surveys are crucial to national welfare (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5707 [2AU]

Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 130), H4686 [9JY]

CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 3665), H2288 [27AP]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP] (see H.R. 5186), H3578 [6JN]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H187 [27JA]

Chinese Americans: express regret for passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the U.S., including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 683), H3699 [8JN]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H3914 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see H.R. 1564), H27 [17JA]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 6421), H6060 [14SE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H1428 [20MR]

Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 727), H5079 [19JY]

Consumers: provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H692 [9FE]

Contracts: increase requirement for American-made content and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2722), H4065 [26JN]

Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 6483), H6273 [21SE]

——— encourage mortgage loan modifications and suspending foreclosures and evictions (see H.R. 4848), H2204 [26AP]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4084), H943 [17FE]

Crime: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act while a juvenile (see H.R. 1552), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 2795), H1571 [26MR]

——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 6457), H6231 [20SE]

——— recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

——— treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as States for purposes of carrying out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4280), H1739 [28MR]

Dept. of Defense: reduce budget to level provided for fiscal year 2008 and freeze budget at such level (see H.R. 413), H27 [17JA]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H28 [17JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 2637), H3703 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H5130 [23JY]

——— ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H5202 [24JY]

——— establish a grant program to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses and develop a campaign to educate campus communities about mental health (see H.R. 1833), H6304 [9OC]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H79 [18JA]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 3679), H966 [27FE]

——— improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see H.R. 3418), H28 [17JA]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide grants to support job creation initiatives under the Social Services Block Grants Program (see H.R. 3701), H5526 [31JY]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 3266), H3163 [18MY]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H6279 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H1915 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H3105 [17MY]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: allow acceptance of bids on new oil and gas leases of Federal lands only from bidders certifying that all petroleum products produced from such leases will be offered for sale only in the U.S. (see H.R. 4325), H1847 [16AP]

——— authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H27 [17JA]

——— carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see H.R. 3353), H1306 [8MR]

Dept. of Transportation: delay certain target compliance dates for minimum retroreflectivity level standards applicable to traffic signs (see H.R. 3536), H476 [3FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 812), H802 [15FE] (see H.R. 3612), H1571 [26MR]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H6298 [28SE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H4685 [9JY]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 3687), H2715 [15MY]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see H.R. 5996), H5712 [2AU]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6087), H5712 [2AU]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see H.R. 3030), H220 [31JA]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5008 [18JY]

——— commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

——— establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 1394), H5923 [12SE]

——— recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H2072 [24AP]

——— support goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease by a certain date and other goals of the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease draft (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2067 [24AP]

Drugs: provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 6134), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 6606), H6469 [27NO]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 6311), H5705 [2AU]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 2738), H1306 [8MR]

——— implement integrated pest management systems to minimize pesticide use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of such use (see H.R. 4225), H1427 [20MR]

ERISA: provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H4685 [9JY]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H2716 [15MY]

Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 1366), H3267 [30MY]

FAA: establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements (see H.R. 3824), H803 [15FE]

Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 1821), H1359 [9MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1306 [8MR]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H694 [9FE]

——— limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H1210 [6MR]

——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 4972), H2447 [8MY]

Federal Railroad Administration: require a percentage of funding be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3513), H945 [17FE]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3976 [21JN]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 591), H6828 [17DE]

——— limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H476 [3FE]

——— prevent illegal sale (see H.R. 1642), H6828 [17DE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 6092), H4864 [12JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (see H.R. 1330), H1273 [7MR]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H2072 [24AP]

Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 3646), H1274 [7MR]

Forests: improve response to insect infestations and forest diseases, change the Healthy Forests Reserve Program funding source, codify stewardship end result contracting, and improve post fire rehabilitation (see H.R. 5960), H3806 [19JN]

Foster Children’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 660), H3578 [6JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H4685 [9JY]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3528), H641 [8FE]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6280 [21SE]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1741 [28MR]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2329 [7MY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6280 [21SE]

Housing: extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H5009 [18JY]

——— require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5905), H3660 [7JN]

Immigration: provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities (see H.R. 3881), H803 [15FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Information technology: specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see H.R. 2168), H1273 [7MR]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H6151 [19SE]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2289 [27AP]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3782), H77 [18JA]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5079 [19JY]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H1807 [29MR]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5939), H4065 [26JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2814 [16MY]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4026), H1391 [19MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1017 [28FE]

Medicaid: provide access to certified professional midwives for enrollees (see H.R. 1054), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: amend provisions relative to payment for partial hospitalization services (see H.R. 3442), H512 [6FE]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 905), H2134 [25AP]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H4686 [9JY]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H3363 [31MY]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H5860 [11SE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H77 [18JA]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H2072 [24AP]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6536 [29NO]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5959), H3806 [19JN]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H115 [23JA]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1274 [7MR]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4655 [29JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 341), H1101 [29FE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H219 [31JA]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 538), H475 [3FE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H3163 [18MY]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National Family Reunification Month: designate (see H. Res. 693), H3807 [19JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 655), H3482 [5JN]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 6175), H5200 [24JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H3700 [8JN]

National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 781), H6000 [13SE]

National Safe Place Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 593), H1497 [21MR]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5293 [25JY]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see H.R. 4154), H1642 [27MR]

——— establish a position for a representative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal communications service (see H.R. 4059), H901 [16FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 3760), H159 [24JA]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H6314 [23OC]

Oil Pollution Act: establish oil spill research committee, program, and interagency plan (see H.R. 1568), H159 [24JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1101 [29FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by encouraging grassroots participation in the funding of campaigns (see H.R. 6426), H6060 [14SE]

——— require disclosure to shareholders of any expenditure made by companies in support of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or local public office (see H.R. 2728), H803 [15FE]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H2034 [19AP]

Postal Service: reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1018 [28FE]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H5010 [18JY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H220 [31JA]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: amend relative to grants for economic adjustment (see H.R. 6099), H5712 [2AU]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: extend (see H.R. 6670), H6806 [13DE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H4158 [27JN]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5292 [25JY]

Rotary International: commend efforts to prevent and eradicate polio (see H. Res. 704), H4064 [26JN]

Rural areas: improve safety of high risk rural roads (see H.R. 2107), H641 [8FE]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H5331 [30JY]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (see H.R. 5944), H5079 [19JY]

Schools: establish a grant program to ensure that students in high-need schools have equal access to a quality education delivered by an effective, diverse workforce (see H.R. 2902), H79 [18JA]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

SSA: ensure continuation of services under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. 6061), H4654 [29JN]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2448), H5711 [2AU]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H3481 [5JN]

Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children: establish (see H.R. 6207), H5326 [26JY]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs (see H.R. 6120), H5293 [25JY]

——— allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 2888), H5766 [10SE]

——— allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H1846 [16AP]

——— deny any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food at fast food restaurants or food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 6599), H6428 [16NO]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H5079 [19JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5525 [31JY]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H1154 [5MR]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H1808 [29MR]

——— extend qualified school construction and zone academy bonds, treat zone academy bonds as specified tax credit bonds, and modify private business contribution requirement for zone academy bonds (see H.R. 2394), H5860 [11SE]

——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see H.R. 2151), H2033 [19AP]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 6411), H6234 [20SE]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H4908 [17JY]

——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 4032), H1210 [6MR]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6061 [14SE]

——— provide for employment tax treatment of professional service businesses (see H.R. 3840), H441 [2FE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H2647 [10MY]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2134 [25AP]

——— repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see H.R. 2280), H4775 [10JY]

Telecommunications: adopt technology allowing 9-1-1 call centers to receive and respond to emergency text messages (see H.R. 3654), H476 [3FE]

Trucking industry: improve truck parking facilities (see H.R. 1803), H220 [31JA]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: clarify responsibilities of small businesses relative to employment and reemployment rights of veterans (see H.R. 3860), H697 [13FE]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H5526 [31JY]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H512 (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6152 [19SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1498 [21MR]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Whistleblowing: streamline administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees (see H.R. 6409), H6234 [20SE]

Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see H.R. 5864), H3266 [30MY]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 4122), H1572 [26MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— protect breastfeeding, provide performance standards for breast pumps, provide tax incentives to employers to encourage breastfeeding, and provide reasonable break time for nursing mothers (see H.R. 2758), H1978 [18AP]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2316 [7MY]

——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H5292 [25JY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H5631 [1AU]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3363 [31MY]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6369 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arizona: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 4222), H1427 [20MR]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see H.R. 6609), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Postal Service: prohibit closure or consolidation of any postal facility located in a ZIP code with a high rate of population growth (see H.R. 4161), H1272 [7MR]

Research Corp. for Science Advancement: anniversary (see H. Res. 550), H802 [15FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Arizona: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (H.R. 4222), H1427 [20MR]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (H.R. 6609), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (H.R. 3776), H27 [17JA]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (H.R. 5749), H2714 [15MY]

Postal Service: prohibit closure or consolidation of any postal facility located in a ZIP code with a high rate of population growth (H.R. 4161), H1273 [7MR]

E-mails

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Jim Johnson, Cook County, MN, Commissioner, H5876 [12SE]

Letters

Exempt exchange of Federal lands for State trust lands in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, MN: Rich Sve, Lake County, MN, Board of Commissioners, H5877 [12SE]

Remarks

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1412, H1414, H1415 [20MR]

——— remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), consideration (H. Res. 587), H1406, H1407 [20MR]

——— require appraisal and payment of fair market value for a parcel of public land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, H1415 [20MR]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: resolve land claims of the Bering Straits Native Corp. (S. 292), H3439, H3440 [5JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), E1710• [19OC]

Arizona: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (H.R. 4222), H3443 [5JN]

——— Gila River Indian Community water rights and land claims settlements, H3726, H3728 [18JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Arizona killed in military action in Afghanistan, H4945 [18JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1738 [28MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074 [19SE]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3761, H3762, H3763, H3764, H3776, H3781 [19JN]

Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (H.R. 2512), H3436 [5JN]

Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR (H.R. 2060), H3433 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H5027 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4945 [18JY]

——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H4945 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H988, H989 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988, H989 [28FE]

——— report on extent to which certain high-need students are being taught by alternative route teachers-in-training who have been deemed ‘‘highly qualified’’, E1710• [19OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding, H3537 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain, H3776 [19JN]

——— allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Gateway National Recreation Area (H.R. 2606), Senate amendment, H6351 [14NO]

——— allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project in Oklahoma (H.R. 3263), H3437 [5JN]

——— authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1082 [29FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), E209• [16FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, H3761, H3762, H3763, H3764, H3781 [19JN]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States, H3776 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

Forest Service: prohibit from banning use of dogs while deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest, H1886, H1887 [17AP]

Gambling: prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona (H.R. 2938), H3726, H3728 [18JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY]

Illabot Creek: designate segment as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 1740), H3441 [5JN]

Kotzebue, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Maniilaq Association (H.R. 443), Senate amendment, H7491 [31DE]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (H.R. 241), H3438 [5JN]

Mental Illness Awareness Week: observance, E1677• [2OC]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4847 [12JY]

Minnesota: exempt exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest from calculation of payments to St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties, H5874, H5876 [12SE]

——— expedite exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest (H.R. 5544), H5873, H5878, H5879, H5884 [12SE]

——— require land appraisals based on accepted Federal standards before exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5884 [12SE]

——— restore public participation with environmental review relative to exchange of certain Federal lands for State trust lands located in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest, H5878 [12SE]

Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence (S. 925), H7319, H7320 [19DE]

Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments, H1889 [17AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1503• [12SE]

Native Americans: allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine requirements for membership in that tribe (H.R. 3319), H6076 [19SE]

——— authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (H.R. 1461), H6075 [19SE]

——— decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2778• [16MY]

NOAA: convey property to Pascagoula, MS (S. 363), H3441 [5JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY]

Point of order, H1406 [20MR], H7320 [19DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, H4074 [27JN]

Public lands: make new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below a certain acreage, H1883, H1884 [17AP]

——— protect opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation from domestic production of critical minerals and materials promotion activities, H4847 [12JY]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, H3776 [19JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1051 [29FE]

San Luis, AZ: tribute to Gadsden Elementary School District #32 marching band, E318• [6MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 4089), H1875, H1877, H1878, H1882, H1883, H1884, H1886, H1887, H1889 [17AP]

Taxation: provide payroll tax relief, H592 [8FE]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to organizations supporting lives of shelter animals, E125• [2FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H592 [8FE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2778• [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2778• [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2778• [16MY]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H6159 [20SE]

York River: designate segments and associated tributaries for study and inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 2336), H3442 [5JN]

Tributes

Johnson, Michael, E900• [30MY]

Teves, Alex, E1341• [26JY]

GRIMM, MICHAEL G. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3026 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3533 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3331 [31MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2374, H2393, H2448 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 374), H2211 [26AP]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H3703 [12JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see H.R. 6304), H6369 [14NO]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

Armed Forces: provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H1543 [22MR]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Army: expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see H.R. 3981), H727 [14FE]

Aviation: ensure certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations (see H.R. 4350), H3105 [17MY]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H1543 [22MR]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4657 [29JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1390 [19MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H2569 [9MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H803 [15FE]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Consumers: provide that the payment of a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, if made by mail, shall be considered to have been made on the date with which the envelope used to transmit such payment is postmarked (see H.R. 4003), H727 [14FE]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 4323), H2813 [16MY]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see H.R. 6063), H4654 [29JN]

——— increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see H. Res. 676), H5328 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see H.R. 6600), H7469 [30DE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3734 [18JN]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H2569 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 3855), H218 [31JA]

——— require inclusion as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement under the Transit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 3857), H219 [31JA]

Dept. of Transportation: modify the Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program by disallowing toll facilities in North Carolina (see H.R. 4174), H3163 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1391 [19MR]

Developing countries: improve access to microenterprise by the very poor (see H.R. 2524), H5292 [25JY]

Education: develop 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring skills to think critically and solve problems, communicate, collaborate with others, and create and innovate (see H.R. 2536), H79 [18JA]

——— increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with greater flexibility on assessment design (see H.R. 507), H3363 [31MY]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see H.R. 5871), H6807 [13DE]

Federal agencies and departments: require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H3164 [18MY]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H2034 [19AP]

——— make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 6524), H6275 [21SE]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H2033 [19AP]

Gateway National Recreation Area: name Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station in honor of James L. Buckley (see H.R. 5958), H3733 [18JN]

Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal federally subsidized loan program for non-profit health insurance and provide for association health plans (see H.R. 6299), H6505 [28NO]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6280 [21SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to, commend resiliency and courage of, and provide necessary resources for relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see H. Res. 820), H6505 [28NO]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H3164 [18MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H5711 [2AU]

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: clarify applicability to condominiums (see H.R. 6337), H5706 [2AU]

Investments: repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities (see H.R. 4235), H2329 [7MY]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H2329 [7MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H903 [16FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1642 [27MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3162 [18MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H1915 [17AP]

Law enforcement officers: recognize importance of Federal law enforcement officers to U.S. national security and counterterrorism (see H. Res. 776), H6280 [21SE]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H3267 [30MY]

Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act: amend (see H.R. 4253), H1542 [22MR]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 627), H2289 (see H. Res. 639), H2274 [27AP] (see H. Res. 650), H2645 [10MY]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 5987), H5766 [10SE]

Medicare: create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 6446), H7264 [18DE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H7264 [18DE]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H3662 [7JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H6328 [9NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 6598), H6505 [28NO]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3363 [31MY]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5293 [25JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H374 [1FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H696 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H903 [16FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H5711 [2AU]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3700 [8JN]

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office (see H.R. 4186), H3700 [8JN]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1915 [17AP]

——— reduce operating costs and provide for continued postal services for certain areas (see H.R. 3916), H1018 [28FE]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2648 [10MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H1392 [19MR]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve (see H.R. 4018), H1916 [17AP]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H2330 [7MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 6156), H5293 [25JY]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H2447 [8MY]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1648), H3363 [31MY]

SEC: change asset coverage ratio and treatment of preferred stock for, allow acquisition or holding of certain securities by, and revise rules on business development companies (see H.R. 5929), H3698 [8JN]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H3267 [30MY]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified elementary and secondary education tuition (see H.R. 4075), H943 [17FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H6307 [12OC]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H1741 [28MR]

——— express that the current property tax deduction on private residences should not be further restricted (see H. Res. 557), H2329 [7MY]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H27 [17JA]

——— increase the rehabilitation credit for commercial buildings and provide a rehabilitation credit for principal residences (see H.R. 5930), H3698 [8JN]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H1367 [16MR]

——— provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1635), H5130 [23JY]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 6683), H7359 [19DE]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H6318 [26OC]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1273 [7MR]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H187 [27JA]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H1017 [28FE]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

Veterans: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts (see H.R. 3721), H2072 [24AP]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H5923 [12SE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

World War II: ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H187 [27JA]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H3268 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (see H.R. 6118), H4863 [12JY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Financial institutions: support and promote mutual community banks (see H.R. 4217), H1426 [20MR]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6441), H6151 [19SE]

Roads and highways: stop excessive toll hikes (see H.R. 6515), H6275 [21SE]

Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 684), H3699 [8JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), H4864 [12JY]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Financial institutions: support and promote mutual community banks (H.R. 4217), H1427 [20MR]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 6441), H6151 [19SE]

Roads and highways: stop excessive toll hikes (H.R. 6515), H6278 [21SE]

Poems

‘‘G Forces,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E211• [16FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H7569 [2JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3031 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: clarify standards relative to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification (H.R. 6118), H6141 [19SE]

——— ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H591 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3533 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (H.R. 3298), H1555• [26MR]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2393 [8MY]

——— Regional Information Sharing Systems Program funding through reductions in NOAA climate research funding, H2374 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Gateway National Recreation Area (H.R. 2606), H482 [6FE]

——— allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in Gateway National Recreation Area (H.R. 2606), Senate amendment, H6351 [14NO]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3331, H3334, H3337 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3331, H3334, H3337 [31MY]

FEMA: National Urban Search & Rescue Response System funding, H3533 [6JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3510, H3512 [6JN]

Greece: independence anniversary, E429• [22MR]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3510, H3512 [6JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4732 [10JY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7562 [1JA], H7569 [2JA]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (H.R. 365), H2675 [15MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6413 [16NO]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H3031 [17MY]

NOAA: prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H2428, H2429 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4732 [10JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H3510, H3512 [6JN]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), H6413 [16NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2374, H2393, H2428, H2429 [8MY]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (H.R. 2682), H1552 [26MR]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (H. Res. 177), E847• [18MY]

Taxation: restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H3510, H3512 [6JN]

Time Warner Cable, Inc.: anniversary of NY1 news channel, E1815• [27NO]

Transportation: authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 897), H5606 [1AU]

Tributes

Ansaldi, Joseph C., E900• [30MY]

Dolan, Timothy, H737 [15FE]

Khan, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali, E818• [16MY]

Silverstein, Moshe (Mike), E1216• [10JY]

GRIMM, PAUL W.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S7332–S7336 [3DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7307 [30NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

GRIMMETT, JEANNE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1357 [31JY]

GRIMMETT, RICHARD F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1742 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6050 [10SE]

GRINNELL, IA

Remarks in House

Grinnell College: tribute to men’s basketball team, E1824 [28NO]

GRINNELL COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team, E1824 [28NO]

GROCOCK, RACHEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

GROENHOF, SAMANTHA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E978 [5JN]

GROFF, HOWARD AND SUSAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1967 [19DE]

GROGAN, SHAWN

Bills and resolutions

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (see S. Res. 355), S132 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Ogden, UT: honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant (S. Res. 355), S114 [26JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 355, honor and express condolences to family of Jared Francom of the Ogden, UT, Police Dept., and wish a speedy recovery to other officers wounded while serving a search warrant, S114, S135 [26JA]

GROH, GINA M.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1710–S1714 [15MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1682 [14MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1677 [14MR], S1711–S1714 [15MR], S6494, S6495 [20SE]

GRONER, IRWIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2027 [1JA]

GRONER, PAT N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1990 [21DE]

GROSE, PHILIP G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E219 [16FE]

GROSHEN, ERICA L.

Remarks in Senate

BLS: nomination to be Commissioner, S8666 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

GROSS, ALAN P.

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H6662 [5DE], E1859 [30NO]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

——— call for release of political prisoners, S54 [24JA], S3324 [21MY], S5826, S5853 [1AU], S5957 [2AU], S7030 [28NO], S7301 [30NO], S7320 [3DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 609, call for immediate and unconditional release of Alan P. Gross from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment, S7459, S7637 [5DE]

GROSS, RICHARD C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2236 [29MR]

GROSSE POINTE, MI

Remarks in House

Grosse Pointe South High School: tribute to girls’ tennis team, E1195 [29JN]

——— tribute to girls’ track and field team, E1195 [29JN]

GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT (business)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5482 [26JY]

GROSSETETE, CHLOE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E671 [26AP]

GROTHE, JOHN P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1384 [1AU]

GROVE CITY, OH

Bills and resolutions

Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 5983), H3914 [20JN]

GROVER, FREDERICK L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1873 [4DE]

GROVES, MATT

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO]

GROWER SHIPPER ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

GROWING POWER (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1758 [15NO]

GROWTH TO EXCELLENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

GRUBBS, BONITA

Remarks in Senate

Community Mediation (organization): Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897 [11JN]

GRUBER, BROOKS S.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V–22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H1206–H1208 [6MR], H1796–H1798 [29MR], H2020–H2022 [19AP], H3261–H3263 [30MY], H3729–H3731 [18JN], H4895–H4897 [17JY]

GRUBER, GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1722 [26OC]

GRYZBEK, TOM

Remarks in House

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

GUADAGNO, KIMBERLY M.

Letters

Election of Donald M. Payne, Jr., to the House of Representatives, H6388 [15NO]

GUADERRAMA, DAVID C.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2758–S2761 [26AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2722 [25AP]

GUALTIER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1059 [18JN]

GUAM

Bills and resolutions

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4195), H1359 [9MR]

Dept. of Labor: include Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4316), H1804 [29MR]

Health: extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories (see H.R. 6585), H6326 [6NO]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 5824), H3103 [17MY]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3812), H158 [24JA]

Letters

Expand Navy restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands: Eddie Calvo, Governor of Guam, H3060 [17MY]

——— Mathews Pothen, Guam Shipyard, H3060 [17MY]

Memorandums

Display of District of Columbia and U.S. Territorial Flags During Official Ceremonies: Erin C. Conaton, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, H6498 [28NO]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6834 [18DE], E1822 [28NO]

Chiang, Elvin Yu-Ling Duncan: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E449 [27MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (H.R. 5897), E974 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: require Navy or U.S.-flagged vessels that provide services to the Federal Government to be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard located in the U.S. or Guam, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

Estabrook, Tove E.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675 [26AP]

Filipino Community of Guam (organization): anniversary, E1731 [2NO]

Guam Diabetes Association: tribute to Guam Diabetes Conference, E1732 [2NO]

Gurusamy, Ruth: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447 [27MR]

Lai, Richard K.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E448 [27MR]

Medicaid: adjust cap on payments and statutory matching rate for territories, H2607, H2611, H2614, H2627, H2628, H2630 [10MY], E1247 [12JY]

Olympic Games: tribute to Guam participants, E1411 [3AU]

Pablo, Benjamin C.: SBA Guam Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E453 [27MR]

Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (H.R. 5824), H2820 [17MY]

Roberto, Joseph: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E452 [27MR]

Salvation Army Guam Corps: anniversary, E557 [17AP]

Sgro, Peter R.: SBA Guam Small Business Entrepreneurial Success award recipient, E450 [27MR]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 3812), H130 [24JA]

University of Guam: anniversary, E348 [8MR]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, E1427 [3AU]

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Alumni Association: anniversary of Guam chapter, E1733 [2NO]

Ysrael, Diana Z.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E673 [26AP]

Zhao, Mark: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E451 [27MR]

GUAM BUSINESS (publication)

Remarks in House

Estabrook, Tove E.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675 [26AP]

Ysrael, Diana Z.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E673 [26AP]

GUAM DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Health professionals: tribute to Guam Diabetes Conference, E1732 [2NO]

GUANA, SOFIA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5866 [1AU]

GUARDIAN ACCOUNTABILITY AND SENIOR PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1744), S4950 [12JY]

GUATEMALA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5858 [1AU], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

Human rights: condemn international human rights violations against women and human trafficking, S2477, S2478 [18AP]

Reports filed

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin Modification: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5986, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) textile and apparel rules of origin modification, S5920 [2AU]

GUEMMER, PAUL H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1445 [3AU]

GUERIN, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc.: Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E131 [3FE]

GUERRA, FRANCISCO

Remarks in House

Richardson, Representative: tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]

GUETZKE, KENNETH

Remarks in House

French Legion of Honor: Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

GUILL, ASHLEY

Remarks in House

Richardson, Representative: tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]

GUILLEN, NANCY E.

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]

GUINEA, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Alexander M. Laskaris To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Mark L. Asquino To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

GUINN, COLLEEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8041 [13DE]

GUINTA, FRANK C. (a Representative from New Hampshire)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H4685 [9JY]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H6151 [19SE]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H1978 [18AP]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H4686 [9JY]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6234 [20SE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H641 [8FE]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H6069 [18SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H2034 [19AP]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4158 [27JN]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H1428 [20MR]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H3662 [7JN]

——— require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (see H.R. 1325), H3703 [12JN]

Diseases: require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H2329 [7MY]

Federal employees: provide for administrative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 6016), H4065 [26JN]

Fish and fishing: provide additional flexibility for fishery managers, additional transparency for fishermen, a referendum for catch shares, and additional sources for fishery survey funding (see H.R. 6350), H5707 [2AU]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H1016 [28FE]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see H.R. 4208), H1390 [19MR]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 6200), H5712 [2AU]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5631 [1AU]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Insurance: repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H696 [13FE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1808 [29MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2329 [7MY]

LIHEAP: establish minimum level of assistance for certain States (see H.R. 6533), H6275 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3267 [30MY]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H696 [13FE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6505 [28NO]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H3163 [18MY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1756), H115 [23JA]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4656 [29JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H641 [8FE]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H115 [23JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H5766 [10SE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H3163 [18MY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1543 [22MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H3105 [17MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H5630 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see H.R. 4168), H1303 [8MR]

Tariff: bitolylene diisocyanate (see H.R. 4968), H2267 [27AP]

Constitutional authority statements

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (H.R. 4168), H1305 [8MR]

Tariff: bitolylene diisocyanate (H.R. 4968), H2275 [27AP]

Remarks

Arlen, Victoria: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1689• [9OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1669 [28MR], H1785 [29MR]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H207 [31JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E380• [19MR]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H5233 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5233 [25JY]

Kennett, Bayard: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1732• [2NO]

Laconia, NH: anniversary of Mount Washington Cruises, E931• [31MY]

Medicare: reform, H1785 [29MR]

Mount Washington Cruises, Inc.: anniversary, E1001• [6JN], E1059• [18JN]

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV): anniversary, E1715• [23OC]

Pinkham, Peter: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1733• [2NO]

Provencher, Philip D.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E26• [17JA]

Russell, Cindy: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1734• [2NO]

Star Island Corp.: tribute to restoration of Gosport Regatta, E1052• [18JN]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H5138 [24JY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4114), H4660 [9JY]

Votes: position on missed, E984• [5JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3360 [31MY]

Resignations

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5538 [1AU]

Committee on the Budget (House), H5538 [1AU]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5538 [1AU]

Tributes

Cargill, Kenneth, E1731• [2NO]

Conway, Barry E., E1669• [28SE], E1684• [5OC]

Dubois, David, E1054• [18JN]

Gorski, Stanley, E577• [18AP]

Levenson, Marc, E1670• [28SE]

Moody, Shannon, E21• [17JA]

Rustici, Christophe, E1296• [23JY]

Silk, Lissa, E301• [1MR]

Wieczorek, Raymond J., E392• [20MR]

GULDNER, CODY

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1937 [17DE]

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Council on Foundations: Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY SECURITY ACT

Remarks in House

Federal-State relations: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H779, H780 [15FE], H3910, H3911 [20JN]

Repeal, H810 [16FE]

GULF OF THE FARALLONES AND CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES BOUNDARY MODIFICATION AND PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]

GULLA, JACOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E731 [8MY]

GUMM, ANNETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E459 [27MR]

GUMUCIO, OSCAR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1901 [11DE]

GUN SHOW BACKGROUND CHECK ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 35), S2773 [26AP], S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

GUNN, ROBBIE DAVIS

Proclamations

Robbie Davis Gunn U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E612 [23AP]

GUNNOE, CHARLES E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E422 [22MR]

GUNS see Firearms; Weapons

GUO YANGLING

Testimonies

China Forced Abortion Policy, E1228 [11JY]

GUPTA, NEHA

Remarks in House

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

GURROLA, ARISAI

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E646 [25AP]

GURUSAMY, INC.

Remarks in House

Gurusamy, Ruth: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447 [27MR]

GURUSAMY, RUTH

Remarks in House

SBA: Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447 [27MR]

GUS GALLUCCI CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

GUTER, DONALD

Press releases

Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation: Human Rights First (organization), H3079 [17MY]

GUTHRIE, BRETT (a Representative from Kentucky)

Articles and editorials

Causey Is Hailed as Public Servant; Guthrie Aide Retiring at the End of January, S255 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H221 [31JA]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H159 [24JA]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Business and industry: promote growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 5865), H3808 [19JN]

Buy American Week: designate (see H. Res. 705), H4657 [29JN]

Census: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see H.R. 5321), H2274 [27AP]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (see H. Res. 517), H78 [18JA]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6273 [21SE]

Crime: increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3668), H2813 [16MY]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H2033 [19AP]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1742 [28MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6231 [20SE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H641 [8FE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2679), H6429 [16NO]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from liver cancer (see H.R. 3381), H1363 [13MR]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 5998), H4686 [9JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide with an accurate definition of ‘‘cross-border violence’’ and develop measures to quantify cross-border violence data (see H.R. 2124), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1642 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and the feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 3792), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of Transportation: terminate the Transportation Enhancement Program and transfer funding to critical emergency transportation projects (see H.R. 3085), H6344 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1363 [13MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 1505), H1209 [6MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 5911), H5712 [2AU]

——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H6314 [23OC]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H2212 [26AP]

——— extend period for a first applicant relative to a generic drug and to obtain tentative approval without forfeiting the exclusivity period (see H.R. 4332), H1804 [29MR]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1363 [13MR]

——— improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 4095), H1363 [13MR]

——— provide for regulation of medical gases (see H.R. 2227), H1363 [13MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H6307 [12OC]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H5331 [30JY]

——— improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 157), H1497 [21MR]

——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H727 [14FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H1544 [22MR]

House Rules: prohibit Members and House employees from buying or selling securities while in possession of material or nonpublic information obtained by reason of employment in the House (see H. Res. 480), H187 [27JA]

Housing: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (see H.R. 2446), H2033 [19AP]

Immigration: provide for expedited removal of certain aliens (see H.R. 2952), H1154 [5MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2447 [8MY]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1807 [29MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3733 [18JN]

Medicare: create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 6446), H6701 [11DE]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2108), H4864 [12JY]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H6429 [16NO]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H115 [23JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H6312 [19OC]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H696 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent from establishing health care provider standards of care in medical malpractice or medical product liability cases (see H.R. 816), H5526 [31JY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 1179), H220 [31JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Roads and highways: waive requirement that existing traffic signs meet minimum retroreflectivity standards on or before the compliance dates established by the Federal Highway Administration (see H.R. 2257), H6397 [15NO]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H27 [17JA]

Taxation: exclude certain farm rental income from self-employment net earnings if the taxpayer enters into a lease agreement relative to such income (see H.R. 5990), H3974 [21JN]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H4157 [27JN]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H3808 [19JN]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6701 [11DE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4064 [26JN]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 1860), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H6397 [15NO]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 4128), H1133 [1MR]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 622), H1977 [18AP]

Veterans: issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H5704 [2AU]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1846 [16AP]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1808 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Tariff: basketballs made of leather (see H.R. 4711), H2124 [25AP]

——— basketballs made of other than leather or rubber (see H.R. 4714), H2124 [25AP]

——— basketballs made of rubber (see H.R. 4713), H2124 [25AP]

——— carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,6-hexanediol (see H.R. 4710), H2124 [25AP]

——— e-caprolactone-neopentylglycol copolymer (see H.R. 4716), H2124 [25AP]

——— e-caprolactone-2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol polymer (see H.R. 4715), H2124 [25AP]

——— polymer, e-caprolactone-diethylene glycol (see H.R. 4709), H2124 [25AP]

——— 2,2’-bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane homopolymer (see H.R. 4717), H2124 [25AP]

——— volleyballs (see H.R. 4712), H2124 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (H.R. 3827), H182 [25JA]

Tariff: basketballs made of leather (H.R. 4711), H2130 [25AP]

——— basketballs made of other than leather or rubber (H.R. 4714), H2130 [25AP]

——— basketballs made of rubber (H.R. 4713), H2130 [25AP]

——— carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,6-hexanediol (H.R. 4710), H2130 [25AP]

——— e-caprolactone-neopentylglycol copolymer (H.R. 4716), H2130 [25AP]

——— e-caprolactone-2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol polymer (H.R. 4715), H2130 [25AP]

——— polymer, e-caprolactone-diethylene glycol (H.R. 4709), H2130 [25AP]

——— 2,2’-bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane homopolymer (H.R. 4717), H2130 [25AP]

——— volleyballs (H.R. 4712), H2130 [25AP]

Remarks

Bardstown, KY: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ‘‘Most Beautiful Small Town in America’’ designee, E1284• [19JY]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H3274 [31MY]

Clermont, KY: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest inclusion in Yahoo! Travel ‘‘America’s Prettiest Parks’’ list, E1576• [20SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), H3866 [20JN]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1460 [21MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H325 [1FE]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1460 [21MR]

Votes: correction, E747• [9MY]

Tributes

Farrisee, Gina, E1359• [31JY]

Lickert, Perryene, E1556• [19SE]

Russell, Michel, E1123• [21JN]

Utley, Daniel H., E715• [7MY]

GUTIERREZ, ALFREDO, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E854 [18MY]

GUTIERREZ, LUIS V. (a Representative from Illinois)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1210 [6MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H3163 [18MY]

——— prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see H.R. 2966), H441 [2FE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H27 [17JA]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H1101 [29FE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H2330 [7MY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 6117), H4862 [12JY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H2211 [26AP]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see H.R. 4457), H2030 [19AP]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 2957), H945 [17FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H1807 [29MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H966 [27FE]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2659), H1543 [22MR]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 2086), H1273 [7MR]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H4157 [27JN]

——— provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3781), H77 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: recognize significance of and support adequate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 564), H965 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H5861 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H1391 [19MR]

——— provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H1808 [29MR]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3977 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that immigration status alone is not a disqualification for foster child placement and clarify State and local laws on parental rights in foster care cases (see H.R. 6128), H6623 [4DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 2607), H6344 [13NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to reduce up-front premiums on FHA mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers who complete a homeownership counseling program to help reduce default rates (see H.R. 5884), H3404 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H2072 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H571 [7FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 3086), H641 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H945 [17FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 300), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H945 [17FE]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H3363 [31MY]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5328 [26JY]

——— reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 2159), H1391 [19MR]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H6807 [13DE]

Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 2315), H2647 [10MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2364), H1915 [17AP]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 1350), H27 [17JA]

FDA: limit the quantity of arsenic and lead in beverages containing fruit juice pursuant to certain tolerances (see H.R. 3984), H1101 [29FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 327), H1273 [7MR]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H2211 [26AP]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3267 [30MY]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H5923 [12SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (see H.R. 1330), H966 [27FE]

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3057), H1428 [20MR]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H115 [23JA]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3528), H1017 [28FE]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see H. Res. 759), H5707 [2AU]

——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H1273 [7MR]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 5781), H2811 [16MY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H512 [6FE]

——— require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child’s congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1955), H1428 [20MR]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H5079 [19JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 4123), H1133 [1MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2570 [9MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2570 [9MY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H1154 [5MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H694 [9FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 3364), H1428 [20MR]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H1543 [22MR]

——— establish a pilot program providing for monthly fee-based payments for direct primary care medical homes for Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles and other beneficiaries (see H.R. 3315), H1391 [19MR]

——— improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 2020), H1846 [16AP]

——— include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H2447 [8MY]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1741 [28MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H441 [2FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 5901), H3700 [8JN]

——— provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 560), H1274 [7MR]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 19), H1018 [28FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H945 [17FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment on the use of public funds to pay for campaigns for election to Federal office (see H.J. Res. 100), H6284 [25SE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1135 [1MR]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H4064 [26JN]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Real estate: prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3841), H218 [31JA]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1190), H1846 [16AP]

——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H1367 [16MR]

——— expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 2555), H1306 [8MR]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H115 [23JA]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2088), H6152 [19SE]

——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness and provide exclusions from income for certain payments under the National Mortgage Settlement (see H.R. 4290), H2212 [26AP]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H1101 [29FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1916 [17AP]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2669), H6279 [21SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H5712 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H2716 [15MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6280 [21SE]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6536 [29NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H441 [2FE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H1498 [21MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H4828 [11JY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 589), H1427 [20MR]

Letters

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1275 [8MR]

Remarks

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Logan Square Neighborhood Association, E795• [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H808 [16FE]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

——— characterization of remarks on number of individuals on food stamps due to economic policies of the Obama administration, H580 [8FE]

Hispanic Americans: oppose inflammatory rhetoric toward Latinos, H1430 [21MR]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 821), H6519 [29NO]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5015 [19JY]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6519 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155 [20SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6191 [20SE], H6508 [29NO], H6548, H6552 [30NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6519 [29NO]

——— reform, H1021 [29FE]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

Limbaugh, Rush: condemn comments relative to women and access to birth control, H1213 [7MR]

Puerto Rico: proposal for construction of natural gas pipeline, H729 [15FE], H4777 [11JY]

Republican Party: relationship with Hispanic American community, H6372 [15NO]

Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Arizona relative to law enforcement use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement, H4068 [27JN], H5015 [19JY]

Votes: position on missed, H91• [23JA], H200• [31JA], H709• [14FE], H1374• [19MR], H1828• [16AP], H2303• [7MY], H4028• [26JN], H4725• [10JY], H6338• [13NO], E965• [1JN], E1084• [19JN], E1196• [29JN], E1278• [18JY]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H5909• [12SE]

Grant, Pedro, H1275 [8MR]

GUTIERREZ, SARAH RANGEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E551 [17AP]

GUTIERREZ, SONIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1476 [11SE], E1553 [19SE]

GUY, GEORGE (BUDDY)

Remarks in Senate

Kennedy Center Honors Award: recipient, S7699 [10DE]

GUYOT, LAWRENCE T., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1882 [5DE]

GYARI, LODI G.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 557, tribute, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

H.H. DORJE CHANG BUDDHA III

Bills and resolutions

World Peace Corps Mission: World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 505, World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient, S4638 [26JN]

HA, GLORIA

Remarks in House

Urbana, IL: tribute to University Laboratory High School robotics team, E456 [27MR]

HAACKE, OWEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6284 [12SE], S7460 [5DE]

HAAS, BRENDAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E966 [1JN]

HAAS, KAREN L.

Letters

Election of David Alan Curson to the House of Representatives, H6338 [13NO]

Election of Donald M. Payne, Jr., to the House of Representatives, H6388 [15NO]

Election of Ron Barber to the House of Representatives, H3753 [19JN]

Election of Suzan K. DelBene to the House of Representatives, H6339 [13NO]

Election of Suzanne Bonamici to the House of Representatives, H530 [7FE]

Election of Thomas Massie to the House of Representatives, H6339 [13NO]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of California, North Valley District, H1654 [28MR]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

Remarks in House

Manassas, VA: tribute to Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, E954 [1JN]

HACKBARTH, ANDY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1682 [14MR]

HACKLEBURG, AL

Remarks in House

Tornadoes: tribute to first responders in Alabama, E651 [25AP]

HACKLEY, CRISTINA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4947 [12JY]

HADASSAH, THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 448, anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]

HADDAM, CT

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

HADLER, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E851 [18MY]

HADNOTT, DELORES THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E655 [25AP]

HAENNY, LESLEY K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E831 [17MY]

HAGAN, ELIZABETH EVANS

Prayers

Senate, S5169 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5169 [19JY]

HAGAN, KAY R. (a Senator from North Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3979, S3992 [12JN], S4152 [13JN], S4240 [18JN], S4279 [19JN], S4370 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7056, S7085 [28NO], S7144 [29NO]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7977, S7983 [12DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S851 [16FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1742, S1755 [15MR], S1804 [19MR], S1856, S1857 [20MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5237 [19JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see S. 1956), S5659 [30JY]

Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S850 [16FE]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see S. 2372), S2821 [26AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3522), S6271 [12SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S8042 [13DE]

——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S7346 [3DE]

Dept. of Defense: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE]

Dept. of HHS: provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S4299 [19JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S5305 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S6947 [27NO]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

Federal Helium Reserve: ensure expedient and responsible drawdown in manner protecting private industry, scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies (see S. 2374), S6547 [20SE]

FHA: ensure fiscal solvency of mortgage insurance programs (see S. 3678), S8072 [17DE]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204, 3394), S5085 [17JY]

——— implement rule banning proprietary trading by commercial banks after regulatory agencies have issued their final rules (see S. 2223), S2001 [22MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Fish and fishing: exclude ecosystem component stocks of fish from certain annual catch limits (see S. 1916), S6745 [13NO]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2099), S699 [15FE] (see S. 3394), S5085 [17JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S1148 [29FE]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S2929 [7MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S4460 [25JN]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S8139 [18DE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S6627 [21SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S1384 [5MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S2825 [26AP] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

SEC: exempt a certain class of securities from regulations limiting the amount of shares sold to raise capital by small businesses (see S. 1544), S1460 [7MR]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 3480), S5870 [1AU]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 3525), S6271 [12SE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S5085 [17JY]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S7215 [29NO]

——— increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 1577), S3130 [14MY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S5732 [31JY]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S5047 [16JY]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 705), S3042 [9MY]

——— provide that the value of certain historic property shall be determined using an income approach in determining the taxable estate of a decedent (see S. 2209), S1847 [20MR]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Transportation: help leverage private investment for transit-oriented development near transit stations (see S. 2053), S496 [9FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (see S. Res. 414), S2243 [29MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S351 [6FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3280 [17MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN]

Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 3448), S5487 [26JY]

FDA: ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (see S. 2113), S699 [15FE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 3605), S6546 [20SE]

SBA: establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs (see S. 3194), S3234 [16MY]

Tariff: acetic acid, cyano-(3-[(6-methyoxy-2-benzothiazoyl)amino]-1H-isoindol-1- ylidene}-, pentyl ester (see S. 3115), S3085 [10MY]

——— acid blue 324 (see S. 3104), S3085 [10MY]

——— acifluorfen (see S. 3146), S3086 [10MY]

——— acrylic fiber tow (see S. 3129), S3086 [10MY]

——— acrylic filament tow (see S. 3087), S3085 (see S. 3127, 3128, 3154, 3155, 3156, 3157, 3159), S3086 [10MY]

——— acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3097), S3085 [10MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers (see S. 3086), S3085 (see S. 3123, 3124, 3125, 3126), S3086 [10MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers, dyed, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3094, 3095), S3085 [10MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3158), S3086 [10MY]

——— acrylic staple fibers, not dyed, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3093, 3096), S3085 [10MY]

——— ceiling fans for permanent installation (see S. 3507), S5977 [2AU]

——— chemical mixtures (see S. 3101, 3102, 3103, 3105, 3114), S3085 [10MY]

——— cobaltate(1-), bis[4-(hydroxy-k O)-3-[2-[2-(hydroxy-k O)-1-naphthalenyl]diazenyl-k N1]benzenesulfonamidato(2-)]-, sodium (1—1) (see S. 3111), S3085 [10MY]

——— confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents instead of sugar (see S. 3143), S3086 [10MY]

——— cuprate (4-), [2-[[3-[[substituted]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-hydroxy-5-sulfophenyl](substituted)azo], sodium salt (see S. 3112), S3085 [10MY]

——— cypermethrin (see S. 3139), S3086 [10MY]

——— disperse blue 77 (see S. 3110), S3085 [10MY]

——— disperse red 60 (see S. 3119), S3085 [10MY]

——— disperse yellow 64 (see S. 3118), S3085 [10MY]

——— ethanediamide, N-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-N’-(4-isodecylphenyl)- (see S. 3169), S3087 [10MY]

——— ethanol, 2,2’-[[4-[2-(3,5-dinitro-2-thienyl)diazenyl]phenyl]imino]bis-, 1,1’-diacetate (see S. 3108), S3085 [10MY]

——— ethanoyl chloride (see S. 3172), S3087 [10MY]

——— eyelash curlers (see S. 3147), S3086 [10MY]

——— fenamidone (see S. 3135), S3086 [10MY]

——— fenhexamid (see S. 3133), S3086 [10MY]

——— flubendiamide (see S. 3132, 3162), S3086 [10MY]

——— fluopicolide (see S. 3134), S3086 [10MY]

——— fluopyram (see S. 3130), S3086 [10MY]

——— 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro- a,a,a- trifluorotoluene (see S. 3099), S3085 [10MY]

——— Hostanox P-EPQ (see S. 3168), S3087 [10MY]

——— Hostapur SAS (see S. 3142), S3086 [10MY]

——— Hostavin 3055 (see S. 3170), S3087 [10MY]

——— Hostavin 3058 (see S. 3141), S3086 [10MY]

——— imidacloprid (see S. 3136), S3086 [10MY]

——— indaziflam (see S. 3131, 3161), S3086 [10MY]

——— lithium carbonate (see S. 3153), S3086 [10MY]

——— lithium chloride (see S. 3152), S3086 [10MY]

——— made up articles (see S. 3107), S3085 [10MY]

——— manicure and pedicure sets (see S. 3148), S3086 [10MY]

——— modacrylic staple fibers (see S. 3121), S3085 (see S. 3122), S3086 [10MY]

——— mucochloric acid (see S. 3098), S3085 [10MY]

——— nail clippers (see S. 3149), S3086 [10MY]

——— Nylostab Seed (see S. 3171), S3087 [10MY]

——— oxyfluorfen (see S. 3145), S3086 [10MY]

——— pigment yellow 151 (see S. 3167), S3087 [10MY]

——— pigment yellow 154 (see S. 3165), S3086 [10MY]

——— pigment yellow 175 (see S. 3166), S3087 [10MY]

——— plaiting material products suitable for use in window shades (see S. 3150, 3151), S3086 [10MY]

——— preparations intended to assist smokers to stop smoking (see S. 3144), S3086 [10MY]

——— rayon filament tow (see S. 3088), S3085 [10MY]

——— reactive black 5 (see S. 3106), S3085 [10MY]

——— reactive black 31 (see S. 3164), S3086 [10MY]

——— sodium monochloroacetate (see S. 3163), S3086 [10MY]

——— spiromesifen (see S. 3160), S3086 [10MY]

——— staple fibers of rayon, carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3092), S3085 [10MY]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon (see S. 3091), S3085 [10MY]

——— staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 3089, 3090, 3120), S3085 (see S. 3140), S3086 [10MY]

——— trinexapac-ethyl (see S. 3138), S3086 [10MY]

——— 2,4-dichloroaniline (see S. 3137), S3086 [10MY]

——— 2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3,3’-[carbonylbis(imino-4,1-phenylene-2,1-diazenydiyl)]bis[4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1—4) (see S. 3109), S3085 [10MY]

——— [2,2’-bi-1H-indole]-3,3’-diol, potassium sodium salt (see S. 3100), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2-anthracenesulfonic acid, 1-amino-9,10-dioxo-4-[[3-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]amino]-, sodium salth (1—2) (see S. 3113), S3085 [10MY]

——— 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5,5’[carobnylbis(imino-4,1-phenylene-2,1-diazenediyl)]bis[8-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-, sodium salt (1—4) (see S. 3116), S3085 [10MY]

——— vat blue 66 (see S. 3117), S3085 [10MY]

Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 3561), S6454 [19SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), motion to proceed, S7664 [6DE], S7723 [11DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

Letters

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

Remarks

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5933 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4279 [19JN]

Animal Welfare Act: modify definition of ‘‘exhibitor’’ (S. 3666), S7688 [6DE]

Appropriations: legislative process, S1044 [27FE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members for service overseas, S8265 [20DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5933 [2AU]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3704 [5JN]

Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals and make technical corrections to Federal energy efficiency laws (H.R. 6582), S7688 [6DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: require Risk Management Agency and FCIC to use plain language and improve website to make crop insurance more accessible, S4279 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8331, S8332 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7029 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S7144 [29NO]

——— protect and enhance domestic supply chain of battery-grade lithium metal, S7390 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3005 [9MY]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (S. 3583), S6549 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5933 [2AU]

Eximbank: amend membership of Advisory Committee to include a representative from the textile industry, S1782 [19MR]

——— reauthorize, S1782 [19MR]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8091 [17DE]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health, S3556 [24MY]

——— ensure a clear and effective pathway that will encourage innovative products to benefit patients and improve public health (S. 2113), S702 [15FE]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3556, S3564 [24MY]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5025 [16JY]

Public debt: allow increase of debt ceiling by Executive order (S. 3664), S7688 [6DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S2206 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4281), S2206 [29MR]

SBA: establish a small business common application and web portal for purposes of Federal small business assistance programs, S4933 [12JY]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S7688 [6DE]

——— legislative program, S7688 [6DE], S8092 [17DE], S8323 [21DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1782 [19MR]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5025 [16JY]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4933 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S1703 [15MR], S2767 [26AP]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 611), S7688 [6DE]

Texts of

S. 3583, Community Parks Revitalization Act, S6549–S6552 [20SE]

Tributes

Brazas, Sean E., S6490 [20SE]

Hicks, Darrion T., S6490 [20SE]

Levy, Christopher P.J., S6490 [20SE]

Linnabary, Daniel L., S8266 [20DE]

Marquez, Justin C., S8266 [20DE]

McSwain, Tom, S2814• [26AP]

Mikulski, Senator, S2206 [29MR]

HAGEE, MICHAEL W.

Letters

Provide limitations on U.S. assistance, S6571 [21SE]

HAGEL, CHUCK (a former Senator from Nebraska)

Articles and editorials

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, S5057 [17JY]

HAGEMAN, ERIC

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5317 [24JY]

HAGER, SALWAN

Remarks in House

Peace Corps: anniversary, E322 [6MR]

HAGERSTOWN, MD

Remarks in House

Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: tribute to annual JFK 50 mile run, E1615 [21SE]

HAGMAN, LARRY M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7342 [3DE]

HAH, PHILLIP

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7460 [5DE]

HAHN, JANICE (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537, H3556 [6JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3383 [1JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3300 [31MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 780), H726 [14FE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H1306 [8MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3733 [18JN]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— permanently extend period of mortgage foreclosure protections (see H.R. 544), H79 [18JA]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H966 [27FE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Aviation: ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight (see H.R. 729), H182 [25JA]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5328 [26JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 2152), H2647 [10MY]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Business and industry: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H441 [2FE]

Cecil E. Bolt Post Office, Fowler, CA: designate (see H.R. 4389), H1976 [18AP]

Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 130), H2329 [7MY]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see H.R. 6027), H4064 [26JN]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see H.R. 5978), H4908 [17JY]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 494), H476 [3FE]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 2016), H1017 [28FE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 3067), H159 [24JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H4686 [9JY]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify application of the words people, person, or citizen in the Constitution to corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities (see H.J. Res. 88), H641 [8FE]

——— constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 90), H641 [8FE]

Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 5831), H3161 [18MY]

Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H1101 [29FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding (see H. Res. 760), H6280 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H1209 [6MR]

——— establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 2152), H2647 [10MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H221 [31JA] (see H.R. 4816), H2329 [7MY]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2187), H694 [9FE]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H2569 [9MY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H512 [6FE]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 5711), H2644 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H1209 [6MR]

——— authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (see H.R. 4251), H1742 [28MR]

——— prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 6003), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 284), H512 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6019), H4063 [26JN]

——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 83), H115 [23JA]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H726 [14FE] (see H.R. 4277), H2072 [24AP]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H2329 [7MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program (see H.R. 4352), H1845 [16AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 5976), H3914 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H513 [6FE]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 2717), H1807 [29MR]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H512 [6FE]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

Diseases: bring an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 6138), H5631 [1AU]

——— recognize potential for virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive (see H. Con. Res. 123), H2645 [10MY]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H1274 [7MR]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 3502), H1741 [28MR]

——— create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (see H.R. 3638), H182 [25JA]

——— provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (see H.R. 3425), H1428 [20MR]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 694), H4158 [27JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 1903), H220 [31JA]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H220 [31JA]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4302), H2447 [8MY]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H945 [17FE]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1210 [6MR]

Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 5691), H2566 [9MY]

——— exclude credit union loans made to Main Street businesses from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4293), H1808 [29MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3734 [18JN]

——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 1489), H5860 [11SE]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 308), H159 [24JA]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 6241), H5525 [31JY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5526 [31JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6062 [14SE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see H.R. 192), H440 [2FE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 104), H1391 [19MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H159 [24JA]

Homeless: eliminate involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3662 [7JN]

House of Representatives: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in House parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (see H.R. 1402), H512 [6FE]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6152 [19SE]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see H.R. 3125), H6578 [30NO]

——— provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see H.R. 2310), H1017 [28FE]

——— require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 4470), H2447 [8MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 713), H4686 [9JY]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2329 [7MY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1742 [28MR]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5850), H3808 [19JN]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2329 [7MY]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 6166), H5130 [23JY]

Lieutenant Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office, Mountain View, CA: designate (see H.R. 6260), H5766 [10SE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H476 [3FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H1846 [16AP]

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see H.R. 2969), H2447 [8MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3858), H376 [1FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 640), H2274 [27AP]

Minimum wage: provide for increases consistent with inflation (see H.R. 6211), H5326 [26JY]

Motor vehicles: establish a program to accelerate, provide incentives for, and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the deployment of electric drive vehicles (see H.R. 1685), H2447 [8MY]

——— protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H1915 [17AP]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3510), H727 [14FE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H1808 [29MR]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1978 [18AP]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see H. Res. 758), H5707 [2AU]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5526 [31JY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 4062), H901 [16FE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5010 [18JY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 2775), H7264 [18DE]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5628 [1AU]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 190), H1571 [26MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 191), H512 [6FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2970), H476 [3FE]

Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (see H.R. 1748), H1391 [19MR]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 965), H512 [6FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H692 [9FE]

——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H571 [7FE]

Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 6587), H6623 [4DE]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1741 [28MR]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 5684), H4908 [17JY]

Private First Class Victor A. Dew Post Office, Roseville, CA: designate (see H.R. 3892), H440 [2FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public welfare programs: permit States to exempt single parents with children under a certain age from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program participation rate requirements (see H.R. 4379), H2034 [19AP]

Real estate: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to disclose minimum price on the short sale of a residence financed by a mortgage purchased by them in order to make short sales a viable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 3164), H1101 [29FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see H.R. 14), H1496 [21MR]

SBA: improve microenterprise technical assistance and capacity building grant program and establish an Office of Youth Entrepreneurship (see H.R. 2809), H2033 [19AP]

——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 4203), H1390 [19MR]

——— increase small business participation in multiple award contracts (see H.R. 4118), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide for a program to provide Federal contracts to early-stage small businesses (see H.R. 4121), H1133 [1MR]

——— provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (see H.R. 3042), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 6296), H5704 [2AU]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 458), H5292 [25JY]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see H.R. 3875), H476 [3FE]

Small business: encourage initiatives for appropriate and accessible financial products for entities that do not have access to the financial mainstream (see H.R. 3635), H572 [7FE]

——— modify certain assistance and goals for procurement contracts (see H.R. 2921), H1915 [17AP]

——— provide for higher goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 6078), H4655 [29JN]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see H.R. 1085), H182 [25JA]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H1428 [20MR]

——— treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2152), H2647 [10MY]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1916 [17AP]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see H.R. 3572), H803 [15FE]

Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2329 [7MY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (see H.R. 15), H5330 [30JY]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1367 [16MR]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see H.R. 3313), H903 [16FE]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H4907 [17JY]

——— modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see H.R. 1267), H440 [2FE]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H2715 [15MY]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H1018 [28FE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H1741 [28MR]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see H.R. 3903), H1847 [16AP]

——— repeal certain tax breaks for gas and oil companies and refund the revenue savings to registered vehicle owners (see H.R. 4231), H1496 [21MR]

Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1515), H1741 [28MR]

——— provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 572), H79 [18JA]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H571 [7FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H641 [8FE]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H694 [9FE]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6536 [29NO]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1846 [16AP] (see H.R. 333), H726 [14FE]

——— issue a Victory for Veterans stamp (see H.R. 6121), H4863 [12JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H512 (see H.R. 3884), H513 [6FE]

——— provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 287), H512 [6FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4271), H1641 [27MR]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

——— permit an individual who is required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet such requirement by signing an affidavit attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 6419), H6300 [2OC]

——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5816), H3103 [17MY]

——— require States to establish minimum early voting period and ensure that no individual be required to wait for longer than one hour to cast a ballot at a polling place in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 6591), H6397 [15NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1741 [28MR]

Water pollution: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H2647 [10MY]

Wildlife refuges: issue a Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 2236), H3976 [21JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 5647), H2443 [8MY]

——— improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H512 [6FE]

——— provide protections against violence against immigrant women (see H.R. 5331), H2316 [7MY]

——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3102), H7264 [18DE]

World War II: ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1193), H4775 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 4006), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 4005), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (see H.R. 3838), H186 [27JA]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 3837), H186 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 4287), H1740 [28MR]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (see H.R. 4288), H1740 [28MR]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (see H.R. 5813), H3102 [17MY]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (see H.R. 3836), H186 [27JA]

Taxation: increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (see H.R. 6323), H5706 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient officers at certain U.S. international airports to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities (H.R. 4006), H693 [9FE]

Dept. of Education: restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 4005), H693 [9FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), H187 [27JA]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), H187 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (H.R. 4287), H1740 [28MR]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (H.R. 4288), H1740 [28MR]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (H.R. 5813), H3104 [17MY]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (H.R. 3836), H187 [27JA]

Taxation: increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (H.R. 6323), H5710 [2AU]

Letters

U.S. freight transportation system investment and improvement: Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations, H4152 [27JN]

——— Kurt J. Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, H4153 [27JN]

Motions

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H4028 [26JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H4028 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), H4028 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H42 [18JA], H736 [15FE], H1857 [17AP]

Remarks

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2824 [17MY], H5029 [19JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1857 [17AP], H2335 [8MY]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system, H4151, H4153 [27JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), concur in Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 825), H6642 [5DE]

Congressional Ports, Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus: inaugural event, H1221 [7MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2824 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H5029 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2081 [25AP]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465• [28MR]

Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding through reductions in Fossil Energy Research and Development Program funding, H3383 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3537 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5855), H3537, H3556 [6JN]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 4005), H4010 [26JN], E175• [9FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), E81• [27JA]

——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 3837), E83• [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (H.R. 4287), E478• [28MR]

——— provide grants to States to assist veterans who were trained to drive large vehicles while serving in the military in obtaining State commercial drivers licenses (H.R. 4288), E469• [28MR]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6379 [15NO], H6474 [28NO], H7478 [31DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H738 [15FE]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H43 [18JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3383 [1JN]

Faith & Politics Institute: tribute to Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, E454• [27MR]

FEMA: Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556 [6JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), H4151 [27JN]

——— transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H4151 [27JN]

Firearms: gun control, H6836 [18DE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H4151 [27JN]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4708 [10JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), H3301 [31MY]

LaBonge, Tom: Los Angeles Police Historical Society Jack Webb Award recipient, E1514• [13SE]

Los Angeles Kings (hockey team): tribute, E1206• [9JY]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H738 [15FE]

Motor vehicles: provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, development, and manufacturing, H976 [28FE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H2727 [16MY]

Obama, President: State of the Union Message, H386 [2FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 3523), H2146 [26AP]

——— ensure that coordination and training between the intelligence community and local law enforcement agencies not violate the civil rights of minorities, H3301 [31MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1398 [20MR], H1650 [28MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H340 [1FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4708 [10JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H1221 [7MR]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (H. Res. 592), E393• [20MR]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3814 [20JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H4151, H4153 [27JN]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (H.R. 5813), E837• [17MY]

——— make permanent the Small Loan Advantage program (H.R. 3836), E84• [27JA]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H5140 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (H.R. 15), H6596 [4DE], H6768 [13DE]

——— increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (H.R. 6323), E1427• [3AU]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H590 [8FE], H738 [15FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5775 [11SE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H590 [8FE], H738 [15FE]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H2727 [16MY]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H2727 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), H2724 [16MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2727 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, E154• [7FE]

Women: health care for women, H1398 [20MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H473 [3FE]

Tributes

Anderson, Lee M., E1661• [28SE]

Barbieri, Van P., E1519• [13SE]

Bogert, John, E1381• [1AU]

Brookins, Hamel H., E904• [30MY]

Buscaino, Joe, E215• [16FE]

Calas, Kay A., E1211• [9JY]

Ciaramitaro, Salvatore, E1881• [5DE]

Diomartich, Felix S., E1386• [1AU]

Greenwood, John, E1708• [19OC]

Herrera, Frank, E154• [7FE]

Jones, Stancil G., E1096• [20JN]

Perisho, Albert, E1525• [13SE]

Robinson, Willie A., III, E907• [30MY]

Rossi, Ryan, E187• [14FE]

Weitzman, H. Michael, E600• [19AP]

Wesson, Herb J., Jr., E151• [7FE]

HAIK, SPENCER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1229 [11JY]

HAINSWORTH, JAMIE A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

HAITI, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorize to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

Earthquakes: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Human rights: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

Remarks in House

Disasters: anniversary of earthquake, E53 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Earthquakes: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Nomination of Pamela A. White To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

HAITI REFORESTATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

HALADAY, JESSE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1156 [29FE]

HALDEMAN, ED

Articles and editorials

Fannie, Freddie Dole Out Big Bonuses, S184 [31JA]

HALES, ED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E246 [27FE]

HALL, ALEX

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5729 [31JY]

HALL, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1120 [21JN]

HALL, HORACE C., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1377 [1AU]

HALL, JARROD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2012 [30DE]

HALL, KATIE (a former Representative from Indiana)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H955, H956 [27FE], E241 [27FE]

HALL, KENNETH L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E249 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S845 [16FE], S2384 [17AP]

HALL, NICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1211 [9JY]

HALL, RALPH M. (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety, H192 [31JA]

——— H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

——— H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

NASA Administration Meets With Apollo Astronauts; Agency Will Work Cooperatively To Resolve Artifact Ownership Issues, David Weaver and Bob Jacobs NASA News (publication), H6086 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H114 [23JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H115 [23JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H3164 [18MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1916 [17AP]

Armed Forces: further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2289 [27AP]

Armstrong, Neil A.: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H6000 [13SE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H159 [24JA]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H1153 [5MR]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H1741 [28MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H5526 [31JY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA] (see H.R. 4000), H803 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H512 [6FE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H3976 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H3363 [31MY]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 2960), H1134 [1MR]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 6612), H6578 [30NO]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 3773), H697 [13FE]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H1642 [27MR]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (see H.R. 6586), H6328 [9NO]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H903 [16FE]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H3105 [17MY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H2033 [19AP]

Health: repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H1978 [18AP]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H218 [31JA]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H2212 [26AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2134 [25AP]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H2288 [27AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H5526 [31JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H3481 [5JN]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2813 [16MY]

Medicare: clarify use of private contracts by beneficiaries for professional services and allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see H.R. 1051), H2813 [16MY]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2715 [15MY]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6152 [19SE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6578 [30NO]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5079 [19JY]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 3831), H1808 [29MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 53), H3105 [17MY]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6280 [21SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1306 [8MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H1847 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H3105 [17MY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H6234 [20SE]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H1804 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H79 [18JA]

——— prevent payment for services to individuals appointed during a Senate recess to fill a vacancy that existed when the Senate was in session (see H.R. 3770), H115 [23JA]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2033 [19AP]

——— clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2466), H5711 [2AU]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6250), H5712 [2AU]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3976 [21JN]

——— provide for death and disability protection for loans from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3656), H6234 [20SE]

——— require individuals to provide their Social Security number in order to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 1956), H3105 [17MY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H3404 [1JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H1134 [1MR]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see H. Res. 618), H4828 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize surface transportation research, technology, training, intelligent transportation, and university transportation programs, and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (see H.R. 3833), H186 [27JA]

EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (see H.R. 3834), H186 [27JA]

Insurance: provide savings by permitting pass-through funding for State authorized public entity health benefits pools (see H.R. 6234), H5524 [31JY]

Medicare: include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4165), H1303 [8MR]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6489), H6274 [21SE]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6675 [5DE]

Power resources: authorize research, development, and demonstration activities that enable the safe and responsible production of U.S. domestic unconventional oil and gas resources (see H.R. 6603), H6469 [27NO]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see H.R. 6007), H3974 [21JN]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (see H.R. 4158), H1272 [7MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize surface transportation research, technology, training, intelligent transportation, and university transportation programs, and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (H.R. 3833), H187 [27JA]

EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (H.R. 3834), H187 [27JA]

Insurance: provide savings by permitting pass-through funding for State authorized public entity health benefits pools (H.R. 6234), H5525 [31JY]

Medicare: include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (H.R. 4165), H1305 [8MR]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 6489), H6277 [21SE]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (H.R. 6633), H6675 [5DE]

Power resources: authorize research, development, and demonstration activities that enable the safe and responsible production of U.S. domestic unconventional oil and gas resources (H.R. 6603), H6469 [27NO]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (H.R. 6007), H3976 [21JN]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (H.R. 4158), H1273 [7MR]

Letters

American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act: by, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6602 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E841 [17MY]

Federal information security improvement: by, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E699• [27AP]

No More Solyndras Act: by, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6008 [14SE]

NOAA storm warning systems funding: by, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2356 [8MY]

Ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions: Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., H6087 [19SE]

Poems

‘‘Battle Cry, a Call to Action,’’ Dona J. Cassel, E1224• [11JY]

Remarks

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 2096), H2220 [27AP]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (H.R. 6213), H6012 [14SE]

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), consideration (H. Res. 788), H6170 [20SE]

Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 6612), H7485 [31DE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, H450 [3FE]

——— extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), H6336 [13NO]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H450 [3FE]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5229 [25JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4619 [29JN]

High-Performance Computing Act: authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research (H.R. 3834), H2222, H2225, H2227 [27AP]

House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H6450, H6451 [27NO]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6452 [27NO]

——— moment of silence in tribute to Jack Brooks, H6659 [5DE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6188 [20SE]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2192• [26AP]

Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (H.R. 6633), H7318• [19DE]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3818 [20JN]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (H.R. 6007), H5734 [10SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, H4619 [29JN]

Rockwall, TX: tribute to Rockwall High School girls’ basketball team, E1227• [11JY]

——— tribute to Rockwall-Heath High School baseball team, E1136• [26JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2355 [8MY]

Space policy: confirm full ownership rights for astronauts of certain artifacts from space missions (H.R. 4158), H6086, H6096 [19SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6444–H6452, H6453 [27NO], E1819 [28NO], E1837 [29NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H. Rept. 112–555), H4603 [28JN]

——— Committee on Science, Space and Technology (House) (H. Rept. 112–745), H7585 [2JA]

Advancing America’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3834) (H. Rept. 112–420), H1541 [22MR]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3479) (H. Rept. 112–666), H5922 [12SE]

Statements

Tribute to Cary. M. Maguire: by, S3275• [17MY]

Summaries

NASA Policy on Permission To Carry Personal Mementos on Space Vehicles They Flew, H6087 [19SE]

Tributes

Cassel, Dona J., E1224• [11JY]

Maguire, Cary M., E168• [9FE]

Murray, John J., E169• [9FE]

Pierson, Jay, H7490 [31DE]

Schranz, James, E167• [9FE]

HALL, RYAN P.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

HALL, STANLEY H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1121 [21JN]

HALLER, SCOTT

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7275 [29NO]

HALLETT, KAREN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H227 [1FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H227 [1FE]

HALLIBURTON CO.

Remarks in House

Houston, TX: provide assistance to at-risk youth in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

HALLIGAN, CAITLIN J.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S3880 [11JN], S3948 [12JN]

HALLISEY, WILLIAM B.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

HALT INDEX TRADING OF ENERGY COMMODITIES (HITEC) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5186), E962 [1JN]

HALVORSEN, PETER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO]

HAMANN, PAUL

Remarks in House

Presidential Champion of Change: award recipient, E1243 [12JY]

HAMBURG, NY

Remarks in House

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: tribute to hiring of reservists and returning veterans, E1726 [26OC]

HAMEL, ALAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6054 [10SE]

HAMILL, EDWARD J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5205 [19JY]

HAMILL, MARK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S386 [7FE]

HAMILTON, BRUCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E267 [28FE]

HAMILTON, EMMA

Essays

State of the Union, S156 [30JA]

HAMILTON, GREG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E12 [13JA]

HAMILTON, HURMON E., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1730 [15MR]

HAMILTON, JOSEPH D.

Letters

BIA Indian Reservation Roads program revised funding formula, S694 [15FE]

HAMILTON, RETA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5137 [24JY]

HAMILTON, SAM D.

Remarks in Senate

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 588), S276 [1FE]

HAMILTON COLLEGE

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 478), S3729 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E804 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S3421 [22MY]

Anniversary (S. Res. 478), S3736 [5JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 478, anniversary, S3732, S3736 [5JN]

HAMLIN, JEROME AND KATHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1678 [2OC]

HAMMAR, JON

Remarks in House

Mexico: call for the release of Jon Hammar, H7268 [19DE]

HAMMELL, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1591 [21SE]

HAMMERSCHMIDT, JOHN PAUL (a former Representative from Arkansas)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3116, S3117 [14MY]

HAMMOND, IN

Remarks in House

Citizenship: tribute to naturalization ceremony, E1170 [28JN]

Cohen, Howard and Patricia: Rotary Club of Hammond, IN, Heinze Vocational Service Award recipients, E726 [8MY]

Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic Club: anniversary, E1487 [12SE]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

HAMMOND, TONY

Reports filed

Nomination to the Postal Regulatory Commission: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

HAMMONDS, PHILLIP

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1870 [4DE]

HAMNER, BURT

Letters

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, H4668 [9JY]

HAMOWY, RONALD

Articles and editorials

Ronald Hamowy, R.I.P., E1786 [16NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1786 [16NO]

HAMPTON, RONALD E.

Letters

Nomination of Donna M. Murphy to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S4451 [25JN]

HAMPTON, VA

Remarks in House

Hampton High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E443 [26MR]

NASA Langley Research Center: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]

West End Baptist Church: anniversary, E1441 [3AU]

HAMPTON BAYS, NY

Remarks in House

Church of St. Mary: anniversary, E637 [24AP]

HAMRA, SAM F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1683 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6540 [20SE]

HAN DUK-SOO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E259, E270 [28FE]

HANABUSA, COLLEEN W. (a Representative from Hawaii)

Amendments

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3782 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H822 [16FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4103 [27JN]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3925 [21JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2373, H2448 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see H.R. 4164), H5712 [2AU]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see H.R. 6293), H6323 [2NO]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H1642 [27MR]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see H.R. 6456), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide behavioral health services to members of Reserve components necessary to meet pre-deployment and post-deployment readiness and fitness standards (see H.R. 948), H5711 [2AU]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4103), H1978 [18AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 621), H1914 [17AP]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 6159), H5328 [26JY]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3003), H694 [9FE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3179), H2072 [24AP]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H1498 [21MR]

Children and youth: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 469), H2329 [7MY]

Chin, Vincent J.: recognize anniversary of death as a time to reflect on the dangers of xenophobia and scapegoating (see H. Res. 698), H3975 [21JN]

Civil liberties: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see H.R. 4192), H2212 [26AP]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H1391 [19MR]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization (see H. Res. 823), H6535 [29NO]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6428), H6587 [3DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2072 [24AP]

——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 885), H2211 [26AP]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 4055), H1808 [29MR]

——— strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see H.R. 2794), H5711 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see H.R. 4083), H5009 [18JY]

——— implement demonstration projects at federally qualified community health centers to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being through parenting practices and skills (see H.R. 5841), H3162 [18MY]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5202 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4051), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide growth and stability funding for Detroit, MI (see H.R. 4308), H1803 [29MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H1808 [29MR]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H2033 [19AP]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 6527), H6304 [9OC]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 2985), H6469 [27NO]

——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H182 [25JA]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H641 [8FE]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 5893), H4775 [10JY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7425 [20DE]

FDA: incentivize development of tamper-resistant drugs (see H.R. 6160), H5712 [2AU]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H79 [18JA]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H5631 [1AU]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 4100), H4828 [11JY]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 3341), H1391 [19MR] (see H.R. 5741), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6234 [20SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see H. Res. 837), H7360 [19DE]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1210 [6MR]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1642 [27MR]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1017 [28FE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H2072 [24AP]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5923 [12SE]

——— count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1543), H1915 [17AP]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H2134 [25AP]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1915 [17AP]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

NOAA: establish an expedited award process for grants to address marine debris emergencies (see H.R. 6251), H5860 [11SE]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 4010), H1391 [19MR]

Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuities, eliminate requirement to pre-fund health benefits fund, restrict facility closures, and create incentives to maintain levels of service (see H.R. 3591), H1741 [28MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 689), H3977 [21JN]

Renewable energy: establish a pilot program to provide assistance for partnerships supporting applied sciences in renewable energy (see H.R. 288), H5766 [10SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 1084), H802 [15FE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1497 [21MR]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4609), H2066 [24AP]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H2134 [25AP]

——— expand availability of cash method of accounting for small businesses (see H.R. 4643), H6284 [25SE]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H5631 [1AU]

——— modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see H.R. 1267), H1017 [28FE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H4685 [9JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3238), H6001 [13SE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H3733 [18JN]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H4605 [28JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H2288 [27AP]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H1101 [29FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2715 [15MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H1741 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1363 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1016 [28FE]

Hawaii: permit Native Hawaiian Organizations to have status as HUBZone small business concerns (see H.R. 5729), H2645 [10MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Hawaii: permit Native Hawaiian Organizations to have status as HUBZone small business concerns (H.R. 5729), H2647 [10MY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H3013 [17MY]

Budget: maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, H3489 [6JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1858 [17AP]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3782 [19JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), H2293, H2294 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2826, H3013, H3018, H3050, H3060 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6778 [13DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6778 [13DE]

——— ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050 [17MY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3018 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2081 [25AP], H2337 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H819 [16FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt public lands in Hawaii from regulations waiving certain conservation laws relative to border security impedement, H3782 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program funding, H4103 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: require consultation with independent drilling safety organization and completion of mandatory safety and environmental reviews before issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits, H822, H823 [16FE]

——— set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (H.R. 3408), H822, H823 [16FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: include in Quadrennial Strategic Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy the best estimate of expected increase in production of renewable energy sources on Hawaiian Home Lands, H3925 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5972), H4103 [27JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6379 [15NO], H6473 [28NO], H7280 [19DE], H7477 [31DE]

——— promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3744 [19JN]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), H45 [18JA]

Foreign policy: enhance peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region, H2826 [17MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (H. Res. 839), H7339 [19DE]

Nakasone, Lynne Yoshiko: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H6164 [20SE], E1480• [11SE]

National objectives: economic recovery, H130 [24JA]

Navy: expand certain restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands, H3060 [17MY]

NOAA: Marine Debris Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

Obama, President: State of the Union Message, H386 [2FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1442 [21MR], H1584 [27MR]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), H4710 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, H4608 [29JN]

——— Supreme Court review of constitutionality, H4078 [27JN]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H1222 [7MR]

——— gasoline price levels, H1222 [7MR]

Point of order, H4104 [27JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 4010), H4919 [18JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3925 [21JN]

——— national energy policy, H1222 [7MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2373 [8MY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, H5140 [24JY]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), H5689 [2AU]

——— provide payroll tax relief, H592 [8FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5775 [11SE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, H592 [8FE]

Women: health care for women, H1442 [21MR]

Tributes

Inouye, Daniel K., H6863 [18DE]

Te’o, Manti, H6714 [12DE]

HANAGAN, TONY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8625 [1JA]

HAND, LLOYD AND ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E862 [18MY]

HAND IN HAND (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E975 [5JN]

HANDICAPPED see Disabled

HANFORD, WA

Bills and resolutions

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3300), S4203 [14JN] (see H.R. 5987), H3974 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (H.R. 5987), H6128–H6132 [19SE], E1652 [21SE], E1657 [25SE], E1659 [28SE]

Reports filed

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5987) (H. Rept. 112–676), H6068 [18SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5987, Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act, H6128–H6130 [19SE]

HANISCH, ALYSSA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3039 [9MY]

HANKS, SARA

Letters

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act crowdfunding regulation, S1879 [21MR]

HANLON, JAMES A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3511 [23MY]

HANLON, SANDRA

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, H1003 [28FE]

HANLON, SETH

Articles and editorials

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

HANNA, CHRISTOPHER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7460 [5DE]

HANNA, RICHARD L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2998 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4956, H5011 [18JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1968), H6279 [21SE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull Post Office Building, Mastic Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3912), H567 [7FE]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H950 [24FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3700 [8JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6314 [23OC]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H221 [31JA]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1831), H6069 [18SE]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization (see H. Res. 823), H6535 [29NO]

Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building, Baldwinsville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5837), H3161 [18MY]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H7436 [27DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3662 [7JN]

——— permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see H.R. 3914), H966 [27FE]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 5962), H3806 [19JN]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 5910), H3660 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H694 [9FE]

——— implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H1978 [18AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H376 [1FE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H4908 [17JY]

——— improve utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for veterans’ health care (see H.R. 4023), H1154 [5MR]

Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 1145), H2329 [7MY]

District of Columbia: support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1498 [21MR]

Drugs: address critical drug shortages (see H.R. 3839), H694 [9FE]

EPA: provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H2647 [10MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7425 [20DE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H1391 [19MR]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs (see H.R. 2269), H2211 [26AP]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 3461), H1498 [21MR]

——— limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3578 [6JN]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H3267 [30MY]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H3976 [21JN]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H1017 [28FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3976 [21JN]

Government: require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1474), H5130 [23JY]

GSA: reduce amounts available for acquisition of new vehicles for the Federal fleet (see H.R. 6144), H6280 [21SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 6388), H6535 [29NO]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see H.R. 4259), H6302 [5OC]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H6807 [13DE]

——— facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see H.R. 5741), H4158 [27JN]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3171 [25MY]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 5796), H6280 [21SE]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 2569), H2715 [15MY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H159 [24JA]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 6636), H6675 [5DE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H1847 [16AP]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6578 [30NO]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H3734 [18JN]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 2499), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H4064 [26JN]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1807 [29MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 1589), H945 [17FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 3993), H2033 [19AP]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 644), H2320 [7MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 5840), H6062 [14SE]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2320 [7MY]

National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 6150), H5131 [23JY]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 544), H640 [8FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1498 [21MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 6342), H5706 [2AU]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2447 [8MY]

Rihani, Ameen: tribute to life and work and anniversary of publication of the first Arab-American novel, ‘‘The Book of Khalid’’ (see H. Res. 608), H3164 [18MY]

Rural Electrification Act: amend (see H.R. 5896), H3480 [5JN]

SBA: consolidate and revise guidelines relative to contract bundling (see H.R. 4081), H1154 [5MR]

——— modify small business concern size standards (see H.R. 3987), H1210 [6MR]

——— reform role of procurement center representatives in the Federal contracting acquisition process (see H.R. 3980), H1154 [5MR]

Small business: empower Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Federal agencies to better advocate on behalf of small businesses in the contracting process (see H.R. 3851), H1154 [5MR]

——— improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 1050), H4864 [12JY]

——— improve operation of mentor-protege programs involving small contractors (see H.R. 3985), H1274 [7MR]

——— modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 3850), H1154 [5MR]

——— reform limits and increase Federal subcontracting opportunities, require agencies to publish insourcing processes, and provide opportunities to challenge insourcing decisions (see H.R. 3893), H727 [14FE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 793), H6280 [21SE]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 6681), H7264 [18DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4089), H1392 [19MR]

——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 2834), H115 [23JA]

St. Bonaventure University: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams (see H. Res. 588), H1390 [19MR]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H3733 [18JN]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5130 [23JY]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2655), H5202 [24JY]

——— improve access to health care by expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 2010), H5009 [18JY]

——— increase amount of low-income housing credit that may be allocated in States damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee (see H.R. 3769), H187 [27JA]

——— increase quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes (see H.R. 5320), H2274 [27AP]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 2962), H2211 [26AP]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H4685 [9JY]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1327), H2447 [8MY]

——— repeal the unearned income Medicare contribution (see H.R. 1549), H1154 [5MR]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2072 [24AP]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: anniversary (see H. Res. 678), H3480 [5JN]

Veterans: exempt health care programs from sequestration (see H.R. 3895), H2447 [8MY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 4124), H1498 [21MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 6291), H6765 [12DE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H3707 [15JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H2329 [7MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 3658), H6828 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see H.R. 6324), H5706 [2AU]

Tariff: gallium unwrought (see H.R. 4925), H2206 [26AP]

——— germanium oxides (see H.R. 4924), H2205 [26AP]

——— germanium unwrought (see H.R. 4923), H2205 [26AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) (see H.R. 6325), H5706 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H5710 [2AU]

Tariff: gallium unwrought (H.R. 4925), H2210 [26AP]

——— germanium oxides (H.R. 4924), H2210 [26AP]

——— germanium unwrought (H.R. 4923), H2210 [26AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) (H.R. 6325), H5710 [2AU]

Remarks

Air Force: research, development, test, and evaluation programs funding through reductions in operations and maintenance, H4956 [18JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1715 [28MR]

Cortland, NY: Cortland Junior Senior High School students winners of NASA Space Settlement Contest, E1221• [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4956 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5165 [24JY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H1966 [18AP]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2103 [25AP], H3045 [17MY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2103 [25AP], H3045 [17MY]

Hamilton College: anniversary, E804• [15MY]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E803• [15MY]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (H.R. 6324), H6097 [19SE]

National security: cybersecurity funding, H1715 [28MR]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S., H3045 [17MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), motion to instruct conferees, H2103 [25AP], H3045 [17MY]

Securities: revise requirements related to assets pledged by a surety (H.R. 3534), H2677 [15MY]

Votes: position on missed, H3121• [18MY], E1378• [1AU]

Tributes

Combs, Peggy, E1482• [11SE]

Czyscon, John S., E111• [1FE]

Puccio, Sylvester, E199• [15FE]

HANNER, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E707 [7MY]

HANNIGAN, JOHN F. (JACK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H190 [31JA]

HANNITY, SEAN

Lists

Fifteen earmarks from Sean Hannity’s list of most egregious earmarks, S294 [2FE]

HANNOLD, JAMES E.

Remarks in House

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

HANNON, SHAWN T.

Bills and resolutions

Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Grove City, OH: designate (see H.R. 5983), H3914 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E674 [26AP]

HANOVER, NH

Remarks in House

Dartmouth College: tribute to men’s rugby team, E1020 [7JN]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA

Remarks in House

Hanover Township Police Dept.: anniversary, E725 [8MY], E753 [9MY]

Sallie Mae Loan Servicing Center: anniversary, E661 [26AP]

HANSCOM AFB, MA

Remarks in Senate

National security: impact of proposed change in leadership rank structure on cybersecurity, S4230 [18JN]

HANSEN, CHRISTOPHER W.

Letters

Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H3605 [7JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2241 [27AP]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1133 [29FE]

HANSEN, DAVID R.

Addresses

Cedar Rapids, IA, Courthouse Dedication, S8036 [13DE]

HANSEN, GINA

Remarks in House

Virginia: tribute to students selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band, E1 [6JA]

HANSEN, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Game Over for the Climate, S3073 [10MY]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, S3074 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: global warming, S3073–S3075 [10MY]

HANSEN, JUSTIN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1393 [3AU]

HANSEN, MIKE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7125 [28NO], S8086 [17DE]

HANSEN, TOM

Letters

Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act, H318 [1FE]

HANSON, RYAN

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1287 [19JY]

HANSON, TYLER

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

HAPPAUGE, NY

Remarks in House

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Teachers Federal Credit Union, E6 [10JA]

HAQQANI NETWORK TERRORIST DESIGNATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1959), S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4874 [17JY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4874 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1959), H4873–H4875 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1959): House amendment, S5624, S5625 [26JY]

Texts of

S. 1959, provisions, S5624 [26JY], H4873 [17JY]

HARBISON, CECILIA A. McINTYRE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E455 [27MR]

HARBOR BEACH, MI

Remarks in House

Harbor Beach High School: tribute to football team, E1822 [28NO]

HARBORS

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (see H.R. 4251), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (see S. 2061), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 5739), H2662 [11MY]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 4005), H692 [9FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (see H.R. 3838), H186 [27JA]

FEMA: authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for mandated security personnel (see H.R. 5803), H3102 [17MY]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities (see H.R. 5802), H3102 [17MY]

Maritime Administration: make grants to States or port authorities to cover the cost of repair and construction activities relative to certain strategic commercial seaports (see H.R. 6253), H5628 [1AU]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (see H. Res. 592), H1427 [20MR]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (see H.R. 5813), H3102 [17MY]

Letters

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Edward Wytkind, Transportation Trades Dept., AFL–CIO, H4007 [26JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1175 [28JN]

——— Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1176 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Congressional Ports, Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus: inaugural event, H1219, H1221 [7MR]

Corps of Engineers: ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance, H3355 [31MY]

——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

——— operation and maintenance funding, H3463 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for development or submission of proposals to expand authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, H3460, H3461 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: expedite strategic ports study, H3135 [18MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination (H.R. 4251), H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4003–H4009 [26JN], E1151 [27JN]

——— provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (S. 2061), H4672, H4673 [9JY], E1216 [10JY]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 4005), H4009–H4011 [26JN], E175 [9FE], E1181 [29JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to make grants to ports to enable ports to employ high school students during the summer (H.R. 3838), E81 [27JA]

FEMA: authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for mandated security personnel, H4008 [26JN]

——— authorize use of Port Security Grant Program funds for replacement of certain security equipment or facilities, H4008 [26JN]

——— Port Security Grant Program funding through reductions in National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility funding, H3556, H3557 [6JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H1926, H1934, H1938, H1944–H1946 [18AP], E592, E599 [19AP]

——— ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (H.R. 104), H3950 [21JN]

Highlands, NJ: anniversary of Twin Lights Historical Site, E1701 [16OC]

Houston, TX: Port of Houston dredging project funding, E953 [1JN]

Maritime Administration: Maritime Security Program and Cargo Preference Program funding, H4623 [29JN]

Ports: recognize importance to the U.S. economy and national security, strengthen seaport-related infrastructure, and express gratitude to port employees (H. Res. 592), E393 [20MR]

SBA: establish the Ports as Small Business Incubators Program to provide eligible small businesses with access to commercial real property (H.R. 5813), E837 [17MY]

St. Paul Port Authority: anniversary, E1889 [7DE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, E1906 [11DE]

——— allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (H.R. 3173), H4015–H4017 [26JN], H4422 [28JN], E1171 [28JN]

——— ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials, H3502, H3503 [6JN], H4007 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: port deepening projects funding, S1045, S1046 [27FE]

——— Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S609 [14FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (S. 2061), S3735 [5JN]

Reports filed

Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2061) (S. Rept. 112–171), S3630 [24MY]

Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 112–499), H3265 [30MY]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]

Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4251) (H. Rept. 112–521), H3702 [12JN]

Transportation Security Administration Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Applicants To Remotely Apply for Issuance, Renewal, or Activation: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3173) (H. Rept. 112–523), H3706 [15JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3173, Transportation Security Administration allowance of transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H4015 [26JN]

H.R. 4005, Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act, H4009 [26JN]

H.R. 4251, Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-Based Targeting for (SMART) Port Security Act, H4003–H4007 [26JN]

S. 2061, Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act, S3735 [5JN], H4672 [9JY]

HARCUM COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Main Line Chamber of Commerce: Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

HARDEN, ALICE VARNADO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1914 [12DE]

HARDEN, E.E. (GENE)

Remarks in House

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

HARDEN, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1347 [26JY]

HARDIN, BONIFACE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E507 [29MR]

HARDIN COUNTY, KY

Articles and editorials

Swopes Celebrate 60 Years in Business, S2159 [28MR]

HARDWICK, MAUREEN DONAHUE

Letters

Asthma Inhalers Relief Act (excerpt), H6727 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H7294 [19DE]

HARDY, GENE

Remarks in Senate

Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication): Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

HARDY, JOHN, JR.

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2472 [9MY]

Export Promotion Reform Act, H3255 [30MY]

HARDY, MARIAN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

HARDY, RYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1358 [31JY]

HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP, NJ

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E250 [27FE]

HARGET, FRANK E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3769 [6JN]

HARGETT, GUS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1731 [15MR]

HARKIN, TOM (a Senator from Iowa)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3991 [12JN], S4210 [14JN], S4370 [20JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8366 [21DE], S8442 [27DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7046, S7110 [28NO], S7218, S7219 [29NO], S7347 [3DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S1475, S1484 [7MR]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3335 [21MY], S3545, S3546 [24MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2507 [18AP], S2547 [19AP], S2646 [24AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S791 [15FE], S1367 [1MR], S1395 [5MR], S1426, S1429 [6MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1747 [15MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139 [18JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5777, S5778 [31JY], S5980 [2AU]

Articles and editorials

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, Dan Berschinski, Washington (DC) Post, S7395 [4DE]

More Time for Justice, New York (NY) Times, S2894 [7MY]

No Longer Just ‘‘Adult-Onset,’’ New York (NY) Times, S2894 [7MY]

Study Predicts 42 Percent of Americans Will Be Obese in 2030, David Brown, Washington (DC) Post, S2948 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Agriculture: make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 2141), S1147 [29FE]

——— promote biobased manufacturing (see S. 2155), S1384 [5MR]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 2217), S1932 [21MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S1734 [15MR]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S4789 [9JY]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S262 [1FE]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 43), S4951 [12JY]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S3632 [24MY]

China: recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S6458 [19SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions (see S. 2032), S42 [23JA]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 1483), S4789 [9JY]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see S. 2149), S1194 [1MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2225), S2001 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2343), S2732 [25AP]

——— protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE]

Dept. of the Interior: use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 3385), S5047 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S2546 [19AP]

——— deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S3329 [21MY]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: extend authorization (see S. 2159), S2732 [25AP]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

Employment: permit employees to request, and ensure employers consider requests, for flexible work terms and conditions (see S. 2142), S1460 [7MR]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S8139 [18DE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

Financial institutions: provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3041 [9MY]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S8302 [20DE]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3338), S4460 [25JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 1983), S209 [31JA]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

——— observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S2928 [7MY]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S5305 [24JY]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see S. 1309), S2031 [26MR]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 2620), S5213 [19JY]

——— modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see S. 2125), S5047 [16JY]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see S. 891), S2546 [19AP]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 829), S42 [23JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3443), S5381 [25JY]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S8042 [13DE]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

NLRB: modify the definition of ‘‘supervisor’’ relative to rights to collective bargaining and labor union membership (see S. 2168), S1459 [7MR]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S2928 [7MY]

SBA: establish an Office of Entrepreneurial Support (see S. 3638), S7040 [28NO]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY]

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see S. 3392), S5085 [17JY]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Taxation: extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2201), S1734 [15MR]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S7977 [12DE]

——— extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S568 [13FE]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S3632 [24MY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S6108 [11SE]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3280 [17MY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S6340 [13SE]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S3729 [5JN]

Treaties and agreements: report on countries with which the U.S. negotiates trade agreements, establish terms for future trade agreements, and enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see S. 3347), S6456 [19SE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see S. 2017), S3088 [10MY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3087 [10MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S1791 [19MR]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 3565), S6454 [19SE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S1613 [13MR]

America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see S. 2133), S1049 [27FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 55), S5871 [1AU]

Budget: allow taxpayers the opportunity to specify their choice of Federal budget priorities (see S. 2260), S2242 [29MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve energy programs (see S. 2270), S2242 [29MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3566), S6454 [19SE]

Economy: rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (see S. 2252), S2242 [29MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see S. 3578), S6545 [20SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (see S. 2516), S2922 [7MY] (see S. 3187), S3174 [15MY]

Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see S. Res. 453), S3087 [10MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 3453), S5487 [26JY]

Money: improve circulation of $1 coins in order to phase out production of $1 bills (see S. 2049), S208 [31JA]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act: extend limited antitrust exemption (see S. 3715), S8548 [30DE]

Tariff: captan (see S. 2512), S2922 [7MY]

——— drive-axles (see S. 2510), S2922 [7MY]

——— forged ring gear components and certain other parts of crankshafts and connecting rods (see S. 2511), S2922 [7MY]

——— fosamine (see S. 2513), S2922 [7MY]

——— o-toluidine (see S. 2514), S2922 [7MY]

——— programmable controllers (see S. 2509), S2922 [7MY]

Taxation: increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see S. 3594), S6545 [20SE]

——— modify and extend the making work pay credit (see S. 3680), S8041 [13DE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), motion to proceed, S4313 [20JN], S4400 [21JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1372 [2MR], S1410 [6MR]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

Letters

Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund funding: Joseph A. Antolin, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc., S842 [16FE]

——— Judy Sherman and Emily J. Holubowich, Coalition for Health Funding, S840 [16FE]

——— Margo G. Wootan, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S841 [16FE]

——— Miriam A. Alexander, American College of Preventive Medicine, S840 [16FE]

——— Nancy A. Brown, American Heart Association, S841 [16FE]

FDA medical device user-fee program: Dept. of HHS, S8277–S8295 [20DE]

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Organizations supporting S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3305 [21MY]

Motions

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3561, S3563 [24MY]

Press releases

President’s Budget Presents Dangerous, Costly Setback to Obesity Epidemic, Campaign Warns: Campaign To End Obesity Action Fund (organization), S841 [16FE]

Privilege of the floor

Agan, Shauna, S5688 [30JY]

Berry, Anne, S6661 [21SE]

Bischoff, Tyler, S2005 [22MR]

Boroughs, Bryan, S5688 [30JY]

Boyer, Lauren, S3457 [22MY]

Brennan, Ryan, S4831 [10JY]

Buchanan, Keagan, S5688 [30JY]

Burda, Nicole, S2005 [22MR]

Burgess, Kevin, S5793 [31JY]

Cullen, Jessica, S6065 [10SE]

Dorando, Douglas, S5688 [30JY]

Duggan, Abby, S6661 [21SE]

Edenfield, Paul, S2603 [23AP], S2659 [24AP]

Flannery, Jessica, S6238 [11SE]

Florczak, Alexis, S6370 [13SE]

Fremgen, Jimmy, S3457 [22MY]

Geake, Ladimir, S6066 [10SE]

Goebelbecker, Nora, S352 [6FE]

Hurt, Nikki, S6661 [21SE]

Iglehart, Brendan, S2342 [16AP]

Jarcho, Andrea, S2342 [16AP], S5688 [30JY]

Jones, Sam, S2005 [22MR]

Kaldenberg, Erica, S3048 [9MY]

Lazar, Katrine, S3239 [16MY]

LeBuhn, Mac, S6066 [10SE]

Ledoux, Chris, S4729 [28JN]

Love, Lindsey, S4483 [25JN]

McConagha, William, S3385 [21MY], S4483 [25JN]

Mederos, Michael, S6370 [13SE]

Monreal, Tiffany, S4483 [25JN]

Newman, Sarah, S2272 [29MR]

Nizamoff, Jenna, S1872 [20MR]

O’Connor, Oliver, S5793 [31JY]

Rasheed, Mehreen, S2517 [18AP]

Robinson, Shaun, S3735 [5JN]

Rodriguez, Bryan, S4483 [25JN]

Sadwick, Rebecca, S6238 [11SE]

Sands, Laura, S3239 [16MY]

Shaner, Alex, S4831 [10JY]

Shepherd, Madeline, S1872 [20MR]

Smith, Shannon, S3735 [5JN]

Smithart, Kelsey, S4831 [10JY]

Sobaski, Mike, S6469 [19SE]

Stein, Lucy, S2272 [29MR], S5688 [30JY]

Visser, Peter, S6469 [19SE]

Watt, Sarah, S3048 [9MY]

Wise, Kathleen, S3385 [21MY]

Wizig, Marissa, S2978 [8MY]

Worthen, Maria, S2342 [16AP]

Zinter, Courtney, S6065 [10SE]

Remarks

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (S. 2189), S1615 [13MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4389, S4394 [21JN], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5472–S5474 [26JY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8470 [28DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8338 [21DE]

Arts Advocacy Day: observance, S2315 [16AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, S6586 [21SE]

——— deficit, S6409 [19SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3216, S3221 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S6040 [10SE], S6087–S6091 [11SE], S6309–S6312 [13SE], S6409–S6411 [19SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3216, S3220 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3216, S3221 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3708 [5JN]

Climate: global warming, S3613 [24MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2838), House amendment, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

——— require study on provision that no survival craft allow a person to be submerged in water include consideration of specific needs of individuals with disabilities, S7972, S7973 [12DE]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S5632–S5635 [30JY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY]

——— tribute to staff who worked on S. 3187, FDA Safety and Innovation Act, S3608 [24MY]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, S3546 [24MY]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7370 [4DE]

——— ratify, S6513, S6514 [20SE], S6929 [27NO], S7370, S7394, S7395 [4DE]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (S. 1947), S7394 [4DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary, S3166 [15MY]

——— improve energy programs, S4396 [21JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S6087 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8338 [21DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S3216 [16MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3610 [24MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2892, S2895, S2902, S2905 [7MY], S2941, S2943, S2946, S2948 [8MY], S2996, S3033 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S381 [7FE]

——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S840–S842 [16FE], S2893–S2896, S2902, S2905 [7MY], S2941, S2943, S2947 [8MY], S2996, S3034 [9MY]

——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs, S3564 [24MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit administration or enforcement of certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (S. 2191), unanimous-consent request, S2064 [27MR]

Drugs: make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, S3506 [23MY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7784 [12DE], S8557, S8583 [31DE]

——— create jobs through infrastructure investment, S6410 [19SE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S838–S842 [16FE]

——— rebuild middle class by creating jobs, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code (S. 2252), S2483 [18AP]

Education: funding, S6088–S6091 [11SE]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S339, S340, S341 [6FE]

FDA: accelerate patient access to new medical treatments, S3564 [24MY]

——— ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3500 [23MY]

——— ensure transparency in drug and medical device user fee agreement negotiations by allowing Members of Congress or designated staff to attend negotiation meetings, S3494 [23MY]

——— improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements, S3482, S3484, S3485 [23MY], S3563 [24MY]

——— prohibit FDA employees from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, S3561 [24MY]

——— promote accountability, transparency, innovation, efficiency, and timeliness (S. 2292), S4625 [26JN]

——— provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products, S4624 [26JN]

——— require a portion of employee performance awards be connected to employee’s ability to review drugs and medical devices in a timely manner, S3490 [23MY]

——— require proof of intent for certain prohibited acts, S3501 [23MY], S3561 [24MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3482, S3484, S3485, S3490, S3494, S3500, S3501, S3503, S3506, S3507, S3509 [23MY], S3538, S3541, S3546, S3550, S3559, S3561, S3563, S3564, S3567, S3608 [24MY]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), House amendment, S4437 [25JN], S4611, S4624, S4625, S4626 [26JN]

——— revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), motion to proceed, S3265 [17MY], S3304 [21MY], S3394 [22MY]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (H.R. 4367), S7751 [11DE]

Grassley, Senator: tribute to casting 11,000th vote, S6766 [14NO]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), S4808–S4810 [10JY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8470 [28DE]

——— provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy, S8274 [20DE]

——— provide for nonapplication of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery projects, S8470 [28DE]

Iowa: tribute to Everybody Wins! Iowa program, S67• [24JA]

——— tribute to Iowa Arts Council Big Yellow School Bus grant program, S2315 [16AP]

Medicaid: funding, S2904 [7MY]

Medicare: funding, S6586, S6589 [21SE]

Michigan: State legislature passage of right-to-work law protecting the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, S7999 [13DE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (S. 3453), S5491 [26JY]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S341 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S339, S340 [6FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2570, S2574 [23AP], S2617, S2621, S2625, S2628, S2629 [24AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4389 [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1882 [21MR], S1957 [22MR], S4808–S4810 [10JY], S5696 [31JY], S6042 [10SE], S6586–S6589 [21SE]

——— repeal, S5696 [31JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), S4808–S4810 [10JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4693 [28JN], S4808 [10JY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480• [26JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S87 [26JA]

Public Health Service: nominations, S6453 [19SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S6040, S6042 [10SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1604 [13MR]

Rose, Stephanie M.: nomination to be district judge, S6026, S6037 [10SE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S3708 [5JN]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1824, S1826 [20MR]

Social Security: reform, S7785 [12DE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8583 [31DE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S7784 [12DE]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2902, S2905 [7MY], S2941, S2943, S2947 [8MY], S3034 [9MY]

——— provide payroll tax relief, S840 [16FE]

——— rates, S6088 [11SE], S6409 [19SE]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5696 [31JY]

Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, S1604 [13MR]

Women: health care for women, S381 [7FE], S5696 [31JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 418), S3071, S3072 [10MY]

Reports filed

Dept. of HHS Reduction of Preterm Labor, Delivery, Risk of Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Complications Due to Pregnancy, and Infant Mortality Caused by Prematurity: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1440), S6451 [19SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

FDA Safety and Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2516), S2922 [7MY]

Nomination of Adam Gamoran to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Bonnie L. Bassler to the NSF National Science Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of David J. Chard to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Deborah J. Jeffrey To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Inspector General: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

Nomination of Deborah S. Delisle To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Erica L. Groshen To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

Nomination of Hirokazu Yoshikawa to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Judith D. Singer to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2730 [25AP]

Nomination of Kamilah O. Martin-Proctor to the National Council on Disability: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4151 [13JN]

Nomination of Larry V. Hedges to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4150 [13JN]

Nomination of Sara A. Gelser to the National Council on Disability: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4151 [13JN]

Nomination of Susanna Loeb to the National Board for Education Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4151 [13JN]

Public Health Service Nominations: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3566), S6451 [19SE]

Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3391), S6451 [19SE]

Texts of

S. 2189, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S1616 [13MR]

S. 3453, Fair Minimum Wage Act, S5492 [26JY]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S8032 [13DE]

Beckett, Mary K. (Katie), S3415 [22MY]

Bennet, Senator, S3503 [23MY]

Bern, Chris, S4236• [18JN]

Berschinski, Dan, S7394 [4DE]

Bingaman, Senator, S8111 [18DE]

Conrad, Senator, S8032 [13DE]

Dart, Justin, Jr., S7394 [4DE]

Dole, Bob, S7394 [4DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8110, S8111 [18DE]

Kibbie, John (Jack), S5864 [1AU]

Kohl, Senator, S7998 [13DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S8237 [20DE]

Lugar, Senator, S8032 [13DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S2028 [26MR]

Nelson, Senator Ben, S8237, S8238 [20DE]

Rutherford, Matt, S2218 [29MR], S2293 [16AP], S2482 [18AP]

Snowe, Senator, S8111 [18DE]

Webb, Senator, S8237 [20DE]

Yudin, Lory, S4147 [13JN]

HARLEM ARTS ALLINACE

Remarks in House

Harlem Arts Advocacy Week: observance, E1844 [29NO]

HARMER, TODD P. (SLEDGE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1058 [18JN]

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND HYPOXIA RESEARCH AND CONTROL ACT

Reports filed

Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Forecasting and Monitoring, and Mitigation and Control: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1701) (S. Rept. 112–237), S6744 [13NO]

HARMON, FRENCH B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1631 [21SE]

HARMON, KENNETH L.

Bills and resolutions

Kenneth Leslie Harmon Post Office, St. Thomas, VI: designate (see H.R. 5567), H2442 [8MY]

HARMOTTO, CHRISTA

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1366 [31JY], E1404 [3AU]

——— tribute to Pittsburgh, PA, area participants, E1497 [12SE]

HARNEY, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E575 [18AP]

HARP, DIONDRA J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1829 [28NO]

HARPER, GREGG (a Representative from Mississippi)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3131 [18MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3683 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1498 [21MR]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H1846 [16AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6001 [13SE]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H1847 [16AP]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H187 [27JA]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

Cooperative Forestry Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 797), H6232 [20SE]

Courts: realign divisions within two judicial districts (see H.R. 5512), H2320 [7MY]

Credit: provide exception from definition of loan originator for certain loans made relative to manufactured homes and amend Truth in Lending Act to modify definition of high-cost mortgage (see H.R. 3849), H1498 [21MR]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4403), H3177 [29MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H3163 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: phase out the innovative technology loan guarantee program and provide taxpayer protections from pending program participants (see H.R. 6213), H5326 [26JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tree (see H.R. 4209), H1741 [28MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H5860 [11SE]

Dept. of State: designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4228), H1742 [28MR]

Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see H.R. 6459), H6231 [20SE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Elvis Presley Day: designate (see H. Res. 818), H6469 [27NO]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6765 [12DE]

EPA: require analyses of cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions that impact gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices, jobs, and the economy (see H.R. 4471), H2813 [16MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H5860 [11SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H1571 [26MR]

Federal employees: extend pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 6726), H7565 [1JA]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H513 [6FE]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 4269), H2716 [15MY]

First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building, Canton, MS: designate (see H.R. 3772), H160 [24JA]

Freedom of Information Act: provide that exemptions shall not apply to matters relating to certain transactions executed by the Federal Government operating in a commercial manner (see H.R. 4232), H2716 [15MY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H3481 [5JN]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see H.R. 3429), H3662 [7JN]

Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3497), H3105 [17MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 6000), H3974 [21JN]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (see H.R. 5648), H2443 [8MY]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H3105 [17MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H950 [24FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1572 [26MR]

Labor unions: require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (see H.R. 6322), H6701 [11DE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H1210 [6MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3481 [5JN]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H4907 [17JY]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6469 [27NO]

——— exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies furnished by small retail community pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (see H.R. 1936), H5860 [11SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H3164 [18MY]

——— study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see H.R. 1845), H2211 [26AP]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4657 [29JN]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1808 [29MR]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H3164 [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H2715 [15MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2813 [16MY]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H4908 [17JY]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Securities: provide one-time payments from the SIPC Fund for customers during a pending lawsuit by the SEC against the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (see H.R. 4002), H692 [9FE]

Taxation: clarify that any person who, for commercial purposes, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (see H.R. 4134), H1978 [18AP]

——— extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H3267 [30MY]

——— provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (see H.R. 9), H1641 [27MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2715 [15MY]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (see H.R. 5859), H3265 [30MY]

Medicare: permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (see H.R. 6326), H5706 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (H.R. 5859), H3266 [30MY]

Medicare: permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (H.R. 6326), H5710 [2AU]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1643 [28MR], H2451 [9MY], H4159 [28JN], H6589 [4DE], H7471 [31DE]

Remarks

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 105), H2292, H2293 [7MY]

Committees of the House: adjust amount provided for expenses of certain committees (H. Res. 496), H313 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3067• [17MY]

——— request review of decision to cancel or consolidate Air National Guard Component Numbered Air Force Augmentation Force, H3067• [17MY]

Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H15 [17JA]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3548), H587 [8FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4731 [10JY]

House of Representatives: reduce allotment of printed copies of the U.S. Code, H3683 [8JN]

Insurance: repeal law requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting (H.R. 5859), H5099 [23JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5882), H3683 [8JN]

Montgomery GI Bill: anniversary, H3272 [31MY]

National Marriage Week: observance, H550 [7FE]

Obama, President: decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H84 [23JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4731 [10JY]

Votes: position on missed, H3722• [18JN], E1501• [12SE]

Tributes

Townsend, Taylor, H1395 [20MR]

HARRELL, WILLIAM F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1365 [31JY]

HARRELL, WOODY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1844 [20MR]

HARRELSON, PATTY

Remarks in House

Florida Dept. of Education: Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

HARRIET TUBMAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARKS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 112–105), S41 [23JA]

HARRIGAN, THOMAS M.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be DEA Deputy Administrator: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1540 [8MR]

HARRINGTON, BRUCE

Remarks in House

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

HARRINGTON, ME

Bills and resolutions

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 611), S7686 [6DE]

Remarks in Senate

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 611), S7688 [6DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 611, Wreaths Across America Day, S7687, S7688 [6DE]

HARRIS, ANDY (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6218 [20SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3405 [1JN], H3461, H3482 [5JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2330 [7MY], H2373 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H572 [7FE]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H5328 [26JY]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

Aviation: require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H441 [2FE]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 790), H6280 [21SE]

Budget: cap Federal spending (see H.R. 4060), H1018 [28FE]

——— eliminate adjustment for disaster funding (see H.R. 4386), H1976 [18AP]

——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 3883), H439 [2FE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3481 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H79 [18JA]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H5079 [19JY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 824), H7360 [19DE]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 3806), H1101 [29FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 3511), H5766 [10SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see H.R. 1775), H5130 [23JY]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H2033 [19AP]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2514), H3733 [18JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and other related parts (see H.R. 5710), H5131 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see H.R. 6320), H5705 [2AU]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H3105 [17MY]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4908 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H3734 [18JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3916 [20JN]

——— provide with an accurate definition of ‘‘cross-border violence’’ and develop measures to quantify cross-border violence data (see H.R. 2124), H1101 [29FE]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to temporary non-agricultural employment of H–2B aliens in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

——— prohibit finalization of proposed rule relative to domestic service employees (see H.R. 5970), H5923 [12SE]

Dept. of State: improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (see H.R. 1856), H1391 [19MR]

——— require investigations into and a report on attacks on the U.S. missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen (see H.R. 6511), H6275 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an ophthalmologic service and Director of Ophthalmologic Services in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3216), H441 [2FE]

Diseases: raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H5766 [10SE]

——— reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 2159), H1846 [16AP]

——— require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer’s disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H1846 [16AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 2885), H3915 [20JN]

EPA: prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4255), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 6564), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide reasonable limits, control, and oversight over use of aerial surveillance of farmers (see H.R. 5961), H3806 [19JN]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H3915 [20JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: preserve companionship services exemption for minimum wage and overtime pay (see H.R. 5969), H5923 [12SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 107), H1805 [29MR] (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

FDA: allow fast track approval of certain orphan drugs (see H.R. 3737), H1847 [16AP]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3059), H5766 [10SE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 2145), H696 [13FE]

——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 4454), H2134 [25AP]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 5817), H5202 [24JY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H6397 [15NO]

Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 3862), H2033 [19AP]

Health: provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H2288 [27AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H2072 [24AP]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H572 [7FE]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H1018 [28FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1274 [7MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H1101 [29FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1978 [18AP]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1847 [16AP]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H3163 [18MY]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3915 [20JN]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H4685 [9JY]

——— ensure home health agencies can assign appropriate skilled professional to conduct initial assessment visit and complete assessment for beneficiaries requiring rehabilitation therapy (see H.R. 2468), H187 [27JA]

——— promote public notification and provide incentives to reduce drug shortages (see H.R. 6611), H6535 [29NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 4066), H2647 [10MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3976 [21JN]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H6152 [19SE]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 803), H6276 [21SE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H1976 [18AP]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 735), H5078 [19JY]

——— prevent from establishing health care provider standards of care in medical malpractice or medical product liability cases (see H.R. 816), H3267 [30MY]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H2329 [7MY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 4322), H5923 [12SE]

——— streamline regulatory permitting procedures and increase domestic energy production (see H.R. 4301), H1803 [29MR]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H26 [17JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 98), H28 [17JA]

——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6675 [5DE]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5131 [23JY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see H.R. 4405), H3578 [6JN]

SBA: reform the HUBZone program for small business concerns (see H.R. 2131), H966 [27FE]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: permit hospitals to make incentive payments to physicians to promote quality and efficiency (see H.R. 6176), H5766 [10SE]

——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1306 [8MR]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 39), H6505 [28NO]

——— resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 122), H6369 [14NO]

——— strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 2918), H4775 [10JY]

Tariff: men’s footwear (see H.R. 4502, 4503), H2212 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear (see H.R. 4504, 4505), H2212 [26AP]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H5766 [10SE]

Taxation: allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H4065 [26JN]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H6001 [13SE]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H1101 [29FE]

——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H1134 [1MR]

——— permit health plans without a deductible for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to be treated as high deductible plans relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6162), H5078 [19JY]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5526 [31JY]

——— provide a business tax credit for resilient construction (see H.R. 5839), H6280 [21SE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H1978 [18AP]

Telecommunications: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 3481), H5923 [12SE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H1846 [16AP]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H803 [15FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see H.R. 3173), H2072 [24AP]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H1210 [6MR]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H1391 [19MR]

Voting: require driver’s license applicants in a new State to indicate whether that State is the applicant’s residence for purposes of registering to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 6386), H5922 [12SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1210 [6MR]

Water pollution: impose penalties and provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units (see H.R. 3393), H1642 [27MR]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H1303 [8MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H5631 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 6623), H6578 [30NO]

Tariff: men’s footwear (see H.R. 4927, 4928), H2206 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear (see H.R. 4926, 4929), H2206 [26AP]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 4007), H692 [9FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 6623), H6578 [30NO]

Tariff: men’s footwear (H.R. 4927), H2210 [26AP]

——— men’s footwear (H.R. 4928), H2210 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear (H.R. 4926), H2210 [26AP]

——— women’s footwear (H.R. 4929), H2210 [26AP]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (H.R. 4007), H693 [9FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7 [13JA], H189 [31JA], H699 [14FE], H947 [21FE], H1813 [16AP], H3173 [29MY], H3979 [25JN], H4659 [9JY], H5081 [23JY], H6063 [18SE], H6303 [9OC], H6327 [9NO], H6677 [7DE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H947 [21FE], H3173 [29MY], H3979 [25JN], H6063 [18SE], H6327 [9NO], H6677 [7DE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 3803), H5443 [31JY]

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1413 [20MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced, H470 [3FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), H1685 [28MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H5688 [2AU]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for certain Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international activities, H3461 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H430 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H584 [8FE], H929 [17FE]

Dept. of the Interior: development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development funding, H3355 [31MY]

——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (H.R. 3409), H6218, H6219 [20SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3336, H3337 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3336, H3337 [31MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3355 [31MY], H3461 [5JN]

EPA: make data and modeling inputs that regulations are based on available to the public and require regulatory impact analysis to undergo external peer review, H6218, H6219 [20SE]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1399 [20MR], H1463 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4720 [10JY]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E381• [19MR]

Medicaid: reform, H5184, H5186, H5187, H5188 [24JY]

Medicare: reform, H788 [15FE], H1685 [28MR], H5914 [12SE]

NOAA: Climate Portal Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H470 [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicaid funding, H5184, H5186, H5187, H5188 [24JY]

——— impact on Medicare funding, H468–H470 [3FE], H788 [15FE], H5914 [12SE]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H889 [16FE]

——— repeal, H430, H435 [2FE], H468–H470 [3FE], H584 [8FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H469 [3FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), consideration (H. Res. 724), H4720 [10JY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1399 [20MR], H1463 [21MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5688 [2AU]

Salisbury University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team, E942• [31MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), H2373 [8MY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1689• [9OC]

Tributes

Daly, Patrick H., Jr., E253• [27FE]

O’Brien, Edwin F., E236• [21FE]

HARRIS, BRICE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1437 [3AU]

HARRIS, BROWNIE

Remarks in House

HeartsApart.org (organization): tribute, E647 [25AP]

HARRIS, KEIRA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8625 [1JA]

HARRIS, LaDORIS GUESS

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: nomination to be Office of Minority Economic Impact Director, unanimous-consent request, S603 [14FE]

HARRIS, NOVELEAN (MOTHER)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E106 [1FE]

HARRIS, ROBERT H.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6541 [20SE]

HARRIS, SHELBY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5959 [2AU]

HARRIS, VINCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E888 [25MY]

HARRIS COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

Veteran’s Court Program: tribute, E1970 [19DE]

HARRISBURG, IL

Remarks in House

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Harrisburg, IL, H1079 [29FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Illinois, S1571 [12MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1114 [29FE]

HARRISBURG, MO

Remarks in House

Harrisburg High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E519 [16AP]

HARRISBURG, NE

Remarks in Senate

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

HARRISON, ANJELICA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E645 [25AP]

HARRISON, CECELIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1433 [3AU]

HARRISON, E.J.

Remarks in House

E.J. Harrison and Sons, Inc.: anniversary, E1817 [27NO]

HARRISON, KAYLA

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, E1544 [14SE], E1575 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute for participation, S6533 [20SE]

HARRISON, TODD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1849 [29NO]

HARRISON COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

East Texas Baptist University: anniversary, E241 [27FE]

HARRISVILLE, NH

Eulogies

Schwartz, Harvey L.: by Senator Shaheen, S3778 [6JN]

HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6004, S6005 [2AU]

HART, DAVID A.

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization, H2479 [9MY]

HARTFORD, CT

Letters

Tribute to Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey: Representative Larson, E1135 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Flag Day: observance, E1040 [12JN]

Kirkley-Bey, Marie Lopez: Hartford Communities That Care (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1135 [26JN]

United Technologies Corp.: tribute to Employee Scholars Program, E225 [17FE]

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

HARTFORD, ROBERT AND WILMA

Remarks in Senate

Upright Frameworks (business): tribute to assistance provided to reduce home heating costs, S3232 [16MY]

HARTFORD COMMUNITIES THAT CARE (organization)

Letters

Tribute to Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey: Representative Larson, E1135 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Kirkley-Bey, Marie Lopez: Hartford Communities That Care (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1135 [26JN]

HARTFORD (CT) COURANT

Articles and editorials

East Hartford Mother Left Legacy of Involvement and Action, E1909 [12DE]

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING

Remarks in Senate

Council on Foundations: Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program’s Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

HARTFORD MUSIC CO.

Remarks in House

‘‘I’ll Fly Away’’: anniversary, H6809 [17DE]

HARTGE, NICHOLAS S.

Remarks in House

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (H.R. 3501), H3998, H3999 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (H.R. 3501), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3501, SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN, H3998 [26JN]

HARTKE, JASON

Articles and editorials

Our Heritage Forests—An American Legacy, E376 [19MR]

HARTLE, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5531 [1AU]

HARTSFIELD, WALLACE S., SR.

Remarks in House

Missouri Walk of Fame: inductee, E1564 [19SE]

HARTSHORNE, OK

Remarks in House

Warren Lindley Post Office: designate (H.R. 1369), H5114 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Warren Lindley Post Office: designate (H.R. 1369), S5894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 1369, Warren Lindley Post Office, Hartshorne, OK, H5114 [23JY]

HARTZLER, VICKY (a Representative from Missouri)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6782 [13DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3805), H182 [25JA]

——— prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H114 [23JA]

Agriculture: ensure viability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural sector (see H.R. 6194), H5766 [10SE]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5766 [10SE]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Budget: express that passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance (see H. Res. 516), H82 [19JA]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5872), H3362 [31MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1742 [28MR]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H27 [17JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 6575), H6429 [16NO]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H3405 [1JN]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H4065 [26JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H694 [9FE]

Corps of Engineers: notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H4158 [27JN]

——— take into account all available hydrologic data in conducting Missouri River basin operations (see H.R. 2579), H4064 [26JN]

Courts: prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H3 [6JA]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 745), H1100 [29FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify maximum distance between Farm Service Agency county offices for purposes of the closure or relocation of a county office (see H.R. 4330), H1804 [29MR]

——— define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 6470), H6397 [15NO]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3662 [7JN]

——— repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3652), H1808 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H3808 [19JN]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H6061 [14SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 6052), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide certain information to intellectual property right owners of semiconductor chip products to facilitate identification of suspected counterfeit microchips (see H.R. 6012), H4828 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 4256), H1570 [26MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of State: require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5822), H5010 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H571 [7FE]

Economy: extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1497 [21MR]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H572 [7FE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3703 [12JN]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 3848), H1017 [28FE]

Financial institutions: limit fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine (see H.R. 4367), H3976 [21JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H5078 [19JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 1940), H3481 [5JN]

Health: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2951), H2033 [19AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see H.R. 2497), H3808 [19JN]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1100 [29FE]

——— repeal medical loss ratio requirements for health insurance (see H.R. 2077), H3577 [6JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H966 [27FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1367 [16MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2212 [26AP]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H6061 [14SE]

Major League Baseball: recognize Kansas City, MO, as host city of the All-Star Game and baseball-related events benefiting charities and fan appreciation (see H. Res. 702), H3981 [25JN]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H4869 [13JY]

——— provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1044), H6397 [15NO]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H5328 [26JY]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H1101 [29FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 809), H6397 [15NO]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Guard: provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (see H.R. 1811), H27 [17JA]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2320 [7MY]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H1807 [29MR]

NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H2288 [27AP]

——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 4385), H4656 [29JN]

Obama, President: appoint special counsel to investigate operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms (see H. Res. 532), H513 [6FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H571 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 4971), H2267 [27AP]

——— repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify that Executive orders infringing on congressional powers and duties or requiring expenditure of funds not specifically appropriated has no force or effect (see H. Con. Res. 98), H219 [31JA]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2569 [9MY]

Public debt: retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 826), H6765 [12DE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5526 [31JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 4160), H1543 [22MR]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see H. Res. 701), H3981 [25JN]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 6075), H4655 [29JN]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H6234 [20SE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5860 [11SE]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5766 [10SE]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H5766 [10SE]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 6410), H6060 [14SE]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit certain employees from using title of ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing uniforms and badges resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3608), H1498 [21MR]

——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H903 [16FE]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5846), H5079 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H1571 [26MR]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H5766 [10SE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see H.R. 938), H27 [17JA] (see H.R. 6364), H6701 [11DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 4296), H1803 [29MR]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (see H.R. 6244), H5628 [1AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (H.R. 4296), H1805 [29MR]

FERC: permit States to prohibit enforcement of certain requirements of a license (H.R. 6244), H5629 [1AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1743 [29MR]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H106 [23JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3024 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H7392 [20DE]

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3024 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (H.R. 4157), H5165 [24JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6754 [12DE]

Financial institutions: exclude small lenders from certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations (H.R. 3336), H2097 [25AP]

Monsanto, Inc.: tribute to Sustainable Yield Pledge Award recipients, E922• [31MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H1744 [29MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H106 [23JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2739 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, H5116• [23JY], E1073• [19JN], E1182• [29JN], E1957• [19DE]

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CLUB OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO

Remarks in Senate

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

HARVARD HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE

Articles and editorials

SpyLab—How a Team of Harvard Grads Is Using a Satellite—Plus a Little Help From George Clooney—To Rewrite the Rules of Humanitarianism, E717 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Satellite Sentinel Project (organization): tribute, E717 [7MY]

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Addresses

Harvard Medical School Commencement: Donald M. Berwick, E1262–E1264 [17JY]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

HARVEY, KEN

Articles and editorials

Longest-Serving Tourism Director in State, S256 [1FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S255 [1FE]

HARVEY, THOMAS L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E245 [27FE]

HARWICH, MA

Remarks in House

Cape Verdean Historical Trust: tribute to So Sabi! exhibit, E1030 [8JN]

Family Pantry of Cape Cod (organization): tribute, E941 [31MY]

HARWOOD, JORDAN

Remarks in House

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

HASAN, ANUM

Remarks in House

Hasan family: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

HASAN, ASNA

Remarks in House

Hasan family: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

HASAN, DURRESHAHWAR

Remarks in House

Hasan family: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

HASAN, IQRA

Remarks in House

Hasan family: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

HASAN, NIDA

Remarks in House

Hasan family: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

HASAN, NIDAL

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, S5458 [26JY]

HASAN FAMILY

Remarks in House

Citizenship: tribute to naturalization ceremony, H1919 [18AP]

HASKELL, NEAL H.

Remarks in House

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

HASLAM, BILL (Governor of Tennessee)

Remarks in House

Tennessee: decision to not set up State health insurance exchanges, H6767 [13DE]

HASQUET, JULIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6261 [12SE]

HASSANN, ALHAJI A. (A.J.)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6406 [19SE]

HASSON, D. LEIGH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7275, S7276 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7399 [4DE]

HASSON, MATT C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8664 [2JA]

HASTINGS, ALCEE L. (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Accomack County, VA: remove deed restriction from a parcel of land next to NASA Wallops Flight Facility (H.R. 2087), H1392 [19MR], H1416 [20MR]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 6365), consideration (H. Res. 778), H5946 [13SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5855), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Dept. of the Interior: replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), H5179, H5181 [24JY]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

FCC: provide greater transparency and efficiency in procedures (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 595), H1596 [27MR]

Government regulations: prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), H5251 [25JY]

——— prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (H.R. 4078), consideration (H. Res. 738), H5147 [24JY]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 591), H1449 [21MR]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5743), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4841, H4846 [12JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5326), consideration (H. Res. 643), H2344 [8MY]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 620), H1987 [19AP]

Bills and resolutio